Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossom trees are located in parks and other locations throughout Toronto. Take part in the centuries-old tradition of hanami, the Japanese term for flower viewing. Called sakura in Japan, these cherry blossom trees bloom at the end of April to early May.

Follow High Park Nature Centre as they share the stages of the bloom in High Park.

Donate to the Sakura Cherry Trees Project and support planting new cherry trees and maintaining existing trees.

Cherry trees next to a curved pathway with benches. There are big buds beginning to open on the branches. — Trinity Bellwoods Park, April 28.

Cherry trees in rows on grassy parkland. There are many buds on the trees that are beginning to bloom. — Broadacres Park, May 2.

Cherry trees next to a straight paved pathway. There are many blooming buds on the trees. — Birkdale Ravine, May 2.

Cherry trees in the middle of grass parkland with benches dotted around. There are many buds on the trees. — Edwards Gardens, May 2.

Etiquette

Climbing the cherry trees, pulling on the branches and plucking off the blooms can damage the trees. Stay on existing trails to protect ecologically sensitive areas. Be mindful of local wildlife. Keep a respectful distance and avoid disturbing their natural habitat. Keep the area beautiful by putting litter in its place.

Title	Description
Birkdale Ravine	1100 Brimley Rd. Scarborough The pedestrian bridge north of Pomeroy Street is closed for bridge replacement and creek bank restoration until Spring 2026. An alternative bridge is located just north, near Waterfield Drive. Birkdale Ravine tree location Cherry trees are planted as a tree tunnel near the Pomeroy Street and Lyon Heights Road entrance 45 trees were donated by Sagamihara, Toronto’s sister city in Japan, and planted in 2015 and 2016 Birkdale Ravine is close to Thomson Memorial Park. Accessibility There are sloped, paved paths from the north end at Birkdale Community Centre and from the parking lot off Brimley Road to the trees There is a level paved pathway from the Pomeroy Street and Lyon Heights Road entrance TTC has service along Ellesmere/Brimley
Broadacres Park	35 Crendon Dr. Etobicoke Broadacres Park tree location Cherry trees are located in rows near the southwest corner of the park near Elderfield Crescent 100 trees were planted in November 2002 Find out what facilities are at Broadacres Park. Accessibility There are no paved pathways to the trees Trees can be seen from the road TTC has bus service along Burnhamthorpe Road and along The West Mall
Cedar Ridge Park	225 Confederation Dr. Scarborough Cedar Ridge Park tree location Cherry trees are located north of the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre Five trees are planted in this location Find out what facilities are at Cedar Ridge Park. Accessibility There is an interlock driveway from the parking lot to the tree location
Cedarvale Park	443 Arlington Ave. York Cedarvale Park tree location Find out what facilities are at Cedarvale Park. Accessibility There are paved paths near the trees There is free parking at Phil White Arena
Centennial Park	151 Elmcrest Rd. Etobicoke Centennial Park tree location Cherry trees are located along Rathburn Road, on Centennial Park Boulevard and northeast of Centennial Park Conservatory 463 trees have been planted in this park: November 2002, June 2005, April 2009, April 2010, April and May 2011 Find out what facilities are at Centennial Park. Accessibility There are no paved pathways Trees can be seen from the road TTC has bus service along Rathburn Road Free parking is available in Centennial Park and is within walking distance of the trees
Cherry Street and Villiers Street	309 Cherry St, Toronto There is construction in the area and access may be restricted. Cherry Street and Villiers Street tree location Cherry trees are at the northeast corner of this intersection 45 trees were planted in July 2006 Accessibility There are paved pathways to the trees The trees can be viewed from the road
Edwards Gardens	755 Lawrence Ave. E. North York Edwards Gardens tree location 8 medium trees are located near the water fountain near the Edwards Garden courtyard 2 mature trees are close to the bridal path entrance on the west side of the ravine Find out what facilities are at Edwards Gardens. Accessibility There are paved pathways There is a parking lot off Leslie Street at the Toronto Botanical Gardens TTC service on Lawrence Avenue East and Leslie Street
Exhibition Place	100 Princes Blvd. Toronto East York Tree locations: Manitoba Dr. and Canada Boulevard Princess Margaret Fountain 109 Prince Edward Island Cres Yukon Place 25 additional trees were planted in 2024 and are throughout the Exhibition Grounds. There are a total of 93 trees on the grounds. Accessibility There are paved pathways Paid parking is available on the grounds TTC and GO service nearby
High Park	142 Colborne Lodge Dr. Toronto Tree locations: 1873 Bloor St W. High Park Cherry Blossom Hill Side Gardens High Park Picnic Site #26 Grenadier Pond High Park-Swansea 50 trees were planted between 2017 and 2018 and are primarily located on the east side of Grenadier Pond. Find out what facilities are at High Park. There is no vehicle or parking access to High Park during the cherry blossom peak bloom period. Only Wheel-Trans vehicles will be allowed into High Park during peak bloom. Check out the High Park Nature Centre Blossom Watch to find out when the trees are in bloom. Accessibility: Cherry Hill is not located close to paved pathways and is a sloped area Accessible portable washrooms will be provided on-site during peak bloom days
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre	6 Garamond Crt. North York Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre tree location Cherry trees are located on the north, south and east sides of the parking lot with more on the north side of the building Trees were planted in September 2002, June 2004 and September 2012
John P. Robarts Research Library	130 St George St. Toronto John P. Robarts Research Library tree location Cherry trees are at the corner of Huron Street and Harbord Street, lining the walking path 70 trees were planted in October 2005 The John P. Robarts Research Library is close to Queen’s Park.
Legislative Assembly of Ontario	111 Wellesley St. W. Toronto Legislative Assembly of Ontario tree location Three cherry trees were gifted to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2005. The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is in Queen’s Park.
Toronto Island Park	Take the ferry at 9 Queens Quay W. Toronto Toronto Island Park tree location Approximately 30 cherry trees are located on Centre Island beside William Meany Maze Trees were planted in 2011 See what facilities are on Centre Island. Accessibility There are level paved pathways to the trees Accessible washrooms are located nearby
Trinity Bellwoods Park	790 Queen St. W. Toronto Trinity Bellwoods Park tree location Find out what facilities are at Trinity Bellwoods Park.
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus	1265 Military Tr. Scarborough University of Toronto Scarborough Campus tree location Cherry trees are in front of the Humanities Wing 50 trees are planted here The U of T Scarborough Campus is close to Morningside Park.
Woodbine Park	1695 Queen St. E. Toronto Woodbine Park tree location Cherry trees are planted as a tree tunnel along the curved path next to the pond 20 trees are planted here Trees are not mature Find out what facilities are at Woodbine Park. Accessibility There are paved pathways to the trees TTC service nearby
York University	4700 Keele St. North York 100 blossoming trees can be found across the campus. York University’s main grove can be found along Arboretum Lane. Visit York University’s interactive map for specific tree locations and walking directions. Accessibility There are paved pathways to the trees TTC service nearby Paid parking is available across campus

History of Cherry Trees in High Park

1959 – The Japanese ambassador to Canada, Toru-Hagiwara, presented 2000 Japanese Somei-Yoshino Sakura trees to the citizens of Toronto on behalf of the citizens of Tokyo. The trees were planted in appreciation of Toronto accepting re-located Japanese-Canadians following the Second World War. Many were planted on the hillside overlooking Grenadier Pond.

1984 – A grove of Japanese cherry trees were planted along a pathway west of the Children’s Adventure Playground. The trees were donated by Yoriki and Midori Iwasaki as a special gift to the people of Toronto and “a joyful symbol of life”.

2001 – Through the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto’s “Sakura Project”, 34 Yoshino ‘Akebono’ and Kwanzan ‘Fugenzo’ Sakura trees were donated and planted on the east shore of Grenadier Pond near the Maple Leaf garden.

2006 – Sixteen additional Yoshino Sakura trees were planted near the original 1959 planting site.

2019 – New trees planted in a special ceremony to celebrate the 60^th anniversary of the Sakura trees donated to High Park in 1959 by the citizens of Tokyo