As someone who loves nature, I love going for long walks and bike rides! Toronto has so many beautiful and scenic parks that are worth visiting for the day. This list features some of the best nature trails and parks in the city! โ๏ธ
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This beautiful beach is surrounded by large bluffs and nature! Great for swimming in the summer and well-known as a fun park for families.
Bluffer's Park and Beach โฑ๏ธ
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To get here, you have to take a ferry or water taxi but it's totally worth it! The Toronto Islands feature green scenic parks with the perfect view of the Toronto skyline! There's also lots to do like a mini theme park, restaurants and bike trails ๐ฒ
Toronto Island Park โด๏ธ
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Toronto's largest public park that has so much to do such as hiking trails, sports facilities, a dog park, lake front and even a petting zoo! If you're going to visit one park in the city, I'd say this is the one!
High Park ๐๏ธ
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โThe beachesโ is an area in Toronto that covers the majority of the lakeshore. It's also a small community that feels like you're visiting a small town full of local shops- highly recommend if you haven't been to Toronto's east end!
The Beaches ๐๏ธ
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One of the best places for bird watching in the city- there are over 300 recorded bird species that have been spotted here! This park is surrounded by the lake and has a beautiful view of the Toronto skyline ๐
Tommy Thompson Park ๐ณ
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Nestled in the downtown core, this park is packed with history and nature! It features many important monuments and statues- perfect for those who love reading while following a path.
Queen's Park ๐
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This botanical garden has a rainbow of flowers and even a veggie garden! I love riding my bike through here on a hot summer day and admiring how well maintained it is ๐
Edwards Gardens ๐
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One of the best parks for families! Has a pool, skatepark, basketball court, playground and splash pad. It's like one of those cute lil parks you see in movies!
Christie Pits Park ๐งโ๐งโ๐งโ๐ง
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An amazing park that features several different hiking trails! Also has many events throughout the week like farmers markets so be sure to check out their website before visiting! ๐ง๐ผโ๐พ
Evergreen Brick Works ๐งฑ
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Taylor Creek park is perfect if you want to go for a nice hike or bike ride. It has a well paved path and many picnic areas!
Taylor Creek Park ๐ท
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A beautiful and scenic trail that's perfect for biking! The paths are nicely paved with lots of signs and water fountains along the way. I used to pass by this on my way to college every morning and it was breathtaking!
Humber River Trail ๐
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A cute little community park that features a dog park, tennis courts and a childrens area. It also has an ice rink for skating and hockey in the Winter โ๏ธ
Withrow Park ๐
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Well known for its famous dog fountain, this park is near the heart of downtown Toronto! Many people use this location for photoshoots because of the unique artwork surrounding the area ๐๏ธ
Berczy Park ๐ถ
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This park has a farm! This is honestly one of my favourite parks to visit in the city because there's always so much to see and it's the perfect area for a picnic.
Riverdale Farm ๐ท
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This vibrant park in the middle of the city has some of the most beautiful light installations! In the winter, they also do an ice sculpture festival which is a must-see for art lovers! ๐ง