As spring blankets the city in soft pink petals, cherry blossom season arrives once again in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). From late April through May, parks and gardens across the region burst into colour with blooming Sakura trees — a spectacular yet fleeting natural wonder that draws crowds year after year.
Whether you’re a photographer, nature lover, or just looking for a peaceful spring stroll, here are 20 must-visit locations to enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Top Cherry Blossom Spots in Toronto:
1. High Park
Toronto’s most famous cherry blossom destination, with hundreds of Sakura trees along the trails.
📍1873 Bloor St W | Admission: Free
2. Exhibition Place
A quieter option near the lake with lovely trees around Bandshell Park and the Liberty Grand.
📍Exhibition Place | Free
3. Cedarvale Park
A local favourite with bike paths, off-leash dog park, and fitness equipment under blooming trees.
📍443 Arlington Ave | Free
4. Robarts Library (U of T)
See 70 trees blooming near Huron and Harbord Street – right in downtown Toronto.
📍130 St George St | Free
5. Centre Island
Take a ferry and find 30 Sakura trees near the William Meazy Maze — a perfect spring day trip.
📍Ferry from 9 Queens Quay W | Ferry: $9.11/adult
6. Trinity Bellwoods Park
A trendy west-end park with 70 Sakura trees and plenty of space for picnics and play.
📍790 Queen St W | Free
7. Woodbine Park
Home to 70+ cherry trees and host of the Cherry Blossom Festival since 2018.
📍1695 Queen St E | Free
8. Birkdale Ravine
Enjoy 45 trees along the peaceful ravine in Scarborough, donated by a Japanese sister city.
📍71 Lyon Heights Rd | Free
9. University of Toronto Scarborough Campus
50 trees near the Humanities Wing – perfect for a quiet campus stroll.
📍1265 Military Trail | Parking fees may apply
10. Centennial Park
One of the city’s largest cherry tree collections with 463 trees across the grounds.
📍256 Centennial Park Rd | Free
11. Broadacres Park
A peaceful Etobicoke park with 100 cherry trees and fewer crowds.
📍35 Crendon Dr | Free
In the GTA and Beyond:
12. Kariya Park (Mississauga)
A serene Japanese garden, symbolizing Mississauga’s sister city relationship with Kariya, Japan.
📍3620 Kariya Dr | Free
13. Joyce Archdekin Park (Brampton)
Small but stunning — known for producing abundant blossoms with easy parking.
📍Main St S | Free
14. Gairloch Gardens (Oakville)
A lakeside gem for blossoms, weddings, and peaceful walks.
📍Lakeshore Rd E | Free
15. Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington)
Explore Canada’s largest botanical garden with cherry trees and scenic trails.
📍680 Plains Rd W | Adults: $19.50
16. Spencer Smith Park (Burlington)
Cherry trees with a lakeside view – perfect for relaxing on a bench under falling petals.
📍1400 Lakeshore Rd | Free
17. Burlington Waterfront
Donated by twin city Itabashi, the Sakura here offer a beautiful urban-meets-nature vibe.
📍2020 Lakeshore Rd | Free
18. Bayfront Park (Hamilton)
A waterfront park where Sakura trees bloom alongside wildflowers and picnic spaces.
📍200 Harbour Front Dr | Free
19. Queenston Heights Park (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Historic park with cherry blossoms and monuments — a great spring getaway.
📍14184 Niagara Pkwy | Free
20. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
A 99-acre floral paradise with Sakura and a world-famous rose garden.
📍2565 Niagara Pkwy | Free
12. Kariya Park (Mississauga)
A serene Japanese garden, symbolizing Mississauga’s sister city relationship with Kariya, Japan.
📍3620 Kariya Dr | Free
13. Joyce Archdekin Park (Brampton)
Small but stunning — known for producing abundant blossoms with easy parking.
📍Main St S | Free
14. Gairloch Gardens (Oakville)
A lakeside gem for blossoms, weddings, and peaceful walks.
📍Lakeshore Rd E | Free
15. Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington)
Explore Canada’s largest botanical garden with cherry trees and scenic trails.
📍680 Plains Rd W | Adults: $19.50
16. Spencer Smith Park (Burlington)
Cherry trees with a lakeside view – perfect for relaxing on a bench under falling petals.
📍1400 Lakeshore Rd | Free
17. Burlington Waterfront
Donated by twin city Itabashi, the Sakura here offer a beautiful urban-meets-nature vibe.
📍2020 Lakeshore Rd | Free
18. Bayfront Park (Hamilton)
A waterfront park where Sakura trees bloom alongside wildflowers and picnic spaces.
📍200 Harbour Front Dr | Free
19. Queenston Heights Park (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Historic park with cherry blossoms and monuments — a great spring getaway.
📍14184 Niagara Pkwy | Free
20. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
A 99-acre floral paradise with Sakura and a world-famous rose garden.
📍2565 Niagara Pkwy | Free
