Popular Gardens in York

"Named after London’s Kew Gardens, Toronto’s Kew Gardens is much different. Located in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto, the park is 6.5 hectares and runs from Lake Ontario up to Queen Street. The park is home to a few historic buildings, tennis courts, trails, and in the winter there’s even a skating rink."

"Kew-Balmy is located in Toronto on Queen Street E, next to Woodbine Beach. Where Woodbine is bustling, Kew-Balmy is has a more laid-back vibe. This beach is smaller than Woodbine but is perfect for getting away from busy crowds while still being in the city."

"While not technically outdoors, the Allan Gardens Conservatory delivers a whiff of nature any time of year: even if it's 10 degrees below freezing. Founded in 1858, the 16,000-square-foot greenhouse inside Allan Gardens park is home to hundreds of plants from around the globe, including tropical orchids, palms, banana trees, and jade vine. There are benches where you can pass an afternoon with a book, or you can opt for a paid tour to learn more about flora you likely won’t find in the wild anywhere in Canada."

"Designated as a national historical site, RBG is revered world-wide for its extensive 400 acres of display gardens. What makes RBG unique is that it also protects and stewards over 2300 acres of environmentally sensitive lands and diverse ecosystems that connect the Niagara escarpment to Lake Ontario."

"A post shared by VIVIEN TRINH (@vivientrinh) on Aug 1, 2018 at 6:24pm PDT. It’s always summer at Allen Gardens!. This gorgeous conservatory is huge and within the city’s east end – from 10 a.m."

"Considered Toronto’s urban beach, HTO Park is located just west of Harbourfront Centre. The name, HTO is a play on words, combining both water, H20, and the city’s often used abbreviation, TO. HTO Park is definitely one of the city’s most quirky parks."

"This park is at Don River and spreads over 18 acres with tons of trees and wildlife. The playground itself is updated and there are swing sets and a fun sprinkler area as well as a fireplace, permanent barbeque, large picnic tables and nearby washrooms."

"Next we have the quaint Beverly Rooftop which features Mexican eats on a small rooftop. This is a lesser known spot but is a great spot to hit if you’re looking to sip on cocktails during the day and enjoy Tacos on the side. This spot has a nice ambiance with a nice view of the CN Tower, despite its small size."

"The unique Toronto ice cream business seeks to empower individuals with social and developmental barriers to employment by creating training and job opportunities in a supportive, community based environment. Owner Denise Soueidan-O’Leary explains the history of The Lansdowne Cone, ” I bought it for myself for my 30th birthday in 2014!. The parlour was given its name by the former owners who were inspired by its location."

"This small-batch ice cream shop consistently sells out of their delicious handmade flavours that include pandan, banoffee pie, oolong, ribena and mango. Just make sure you get there early enough in the day to get your hands on one of the scoops or pints."

"Mahjong is a west end hidden gem, that at first look appears to be a convenience store. Located at 1276 Dundas Street West, you enter through the convenience store (where you can actually buy late night snacks). Through the hidden key hole entrance you’ll find unique cocktails, along with a spread of delicious bites."

"What is it: Pass through a neon-lit corner store to enter this retro bar inspired by the Cantonese game of Mahjong. Playful cocktails blend flavors from east and west while the kitchen serves small plates like Sichuan fried chicken. Why go: Drinking at Mahjong feels like being part of a cool, secret club."