The Toronto Islands are one of the city’s most treasured green spaces and a popular recreational destination. Located a short ferry ride from downtown, the Islands boast picnic areas, an amusement park, The Franklin Children's Garden, yacht club, restaurants, a farm and much more. Some 325 hectares in size, about 230 hectares are maintained as public parkland.
Fronting on Toronto’s inner harbour, the Toronto Music Garden is one of the city’s most enchanted locations. The park design is inspired by Bach’s First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello, with each dance movement within the suite corresponding to a different section of the garden.
The result of an international design competition, the park celebrates the history of the Village of Yorkville and reflects the diversity of the Canadian landscape. Unusual and popular features include a 700-ton Muskoka granite outcrop, a rain curtain/icicle fountain and gardens featuring distinct plant communities.
The park, over one-third of which remains in a natural state, is home to many species of wildlife, including birds, fish and animals. Recognized as one of the most significant natural sites within the City of Toronto, the park contains an outstanding concentration of rare plant species. The park offers many popular attractions as well as activities for visitors to enjoy.
Riverdale Farm represents a 19th century Ontario farm. Tour the Farm’s scenic 7.5 acres along pathways through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens. Visit the heritage / rare breed farm animals, chat with the farmer during daily chores and explore the historic barns and houses on site. An educational and enchanting site for children and adults of all ages.
A sculptural sanctuary, beautiful gardens and a history recounting famous artists, powerful political figures and contributions made to the art community. Although the park is not open to weddings, wedding photography permits are allowed. The backdrops are incredible and out of the ordinary.
Bluffs stretch for about 14km along the Lake Ontario shore, from the Eastern Beaches of Toronto in the west, to West Hill in the east. The Scarborough Bluffs are a significant geological feature resulting from the accumulation of sedimentary deposits over 12,000 years ago. They were formed by the natural processes of wind and water erosion from Lake Ontario.
Rouge Beach Park is located at the mouth of the Rouge River. The Rouge River and its main tributary, Little Rouge Creek, flow through an area that remains largely undeveloped. Red clay in the river’s banks give the water a distinct colour as it flows towards Lake Ontario and hence its name given by early eighteenth century explorers.
Located in Toronto's Inner Harbour, this unique park includes grassy hills, a long sand beach extending along the water's edge, stationary yellow shade umbrellas and Muskoka chairs Billed as 'Toronto's Urban Beach', HTO park is an inviting space that highlights contemporary landscape design.
The Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat is an ecological restoration project that provides critical habitat for a variety of native butterfly species. Located along the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto’s west end, the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat incorporates a diversity of native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, sedges and a variety of physical features known to support butterflies throughout all life cycles