Top Rated Parks to Visit in Ajax

"If you’re in the mood to escape the city for a few hours, head east and you’ll find yourself surrounded by some of the most scenic views in all of Ontario. It’s hard to believe such a stunning place exists in Toronto, as the blue water and sandy beaches are more reminiscent of something you might come across in Europe."

"Lakeshore cliffs with cathedral-spire formations expose evidence of five glacial periods at Scarborough Bluffs. Spanning 14km, from Rosetta McClain Gardens to East Point Park, this is a stunning landscape as well..."

"Why You Need To Go: A summer trip to the bluffs will have you feeling like you're on a tropical vacation."

"Be it dog walkers, joggers, paddlers or sunbathers, this enormous beach is quite attractive for all kinds of folks around. You can try some rollerblading or biking on the days you’re particularly feeling active as the Martin Goodman Trail ensures a smooth adventure for the same. Other facilities available at the site include a playground, outdoor fitness equipment, a snack bar and an off-leash dog area."

"The long sandy beach is popular with everyone from sunbathers and paddlers to dog walkers and joggers. The Martin Goodman Trail runs through Balmy Beach Park parallel to the boardwalk and beach so there's ample space for bikers, walkers and rollerbladers. Kew Balmy Beach Park is also home to bike trails, an off-leash dog area, outdoor fitness equipment, a snack bar, a playground and bowling greens."

"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."

"Seven-thousand years ago, Indigenous groups settled around the Don River to catch wild salmon. A lot has changed since then (including Canada paying $145 million reparations to the Mississauga for stealing their land), but you can still see salmon jumping in the Don River while walking or biking along a nearly 10-kilometer trail beside the riverbanks. When you get to the Don River Valley Park, keep an eye out for temporary and permanent public art, including huge murals, gargoyles sculpted out of concrete blocks, and pop-up dance performances."

"A post shared by @joycemacfarlane on Jun 28, 2017 at 10:15am PDT. Brickworks is another great spot in the city where you can spend the whole day. The park and community space offers a ton of programming: from the locally grown produce available at the Saturday farmer’s market, to guided walks and hikes through the area."

"The Evergreen Brick Works, a reclaimed quarry in the lush Don Valley, is a showcase for sustainable and green living, as well as for urban design. A community has been established in thisonce-derelict industrial site and former landfill."

"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."

"A post shared by Jae Yang (@silentjae) on May 6, 2018 at 7:23pm PDT. Right on the University of Toronto campus is Queens Park. A gorgeous spot in the core of the city, you can spend the entire day exploring the pretty little nooks and crannies at UofT."

"In the 1920s Pickering Beach was a prestigious vacation destination for many upper-class Ontarians. Today this beautiful beach remains a great place to enjoy the sun and sand. It has volleyball courts, picnic areas and a lovely, scenic boardwalk for walking and running."

"If you’re on the east side of Toronto looking for another angle of Toronto’s skyline, head to Riverdale Park East. This 18-hectare park is a recreational hub year-round; with baseball diamonds, a running track, tennis courts, a pool, and a children’s playground, plus an ice rink and one of the best toboggan hills in the city during the winter months. It’s from this hill, sloping down from Broadview Avenue, that you get another impressive view of the city."

"At Riverdale Park East, you can capture a hillside view of the Toronto Skyline. The park covers over 104 acres, so there are a lot of different locations and angles that you can take advantage of. (credit: @shannonkwan_ / Instagram)"

"This spot has all the fresh-baked deliciousness and carb fan would love. From croissants to sourdough to chocolate filled beignets. There’s no going wrong with an order from here."

"Walk up to the third floor of this little Dundas Street ‘mall’ and you’ll reach what is perhaps the largest Dim Sum restaurant in Toronto. With an extensive selection of dishes on offer at all hours of the day, weekday mornings are the best time to go for reduced prices. Alternatively, head there on Friday evening for some post-Dim Sum ballroom dancing – an activity sorely missing from other restaurants serving the same fare."

"Why go: Delectable dim sum for takeout and also, dining here is an experience. Fresh food comes around on pushcarts, inviting you to try something new or revisit an old favourite. What to order: Dumplings of all kinds, bbq pork buns, chive and seafood pancakes."

"Small bite size traditional breakfast foods prepared to perfection at Dim Sum King in Toronto is what keeps the masses flocking."

"The piles of reviews that rave about the brunches served at this quirky restaurant are all you need to see before heading on over to Aunties and Uncles and trying some of the delicious fayre for yourselves. And to tempt our taste buds here are a few of the specials on offer on the brunch menu."

"A photo posted by Dr. Katie • YYZ • 🇨🇦 (@drkatieau) on Nov 7, 2016 at 8:15am PST. These banana oatmeal pancakes are so big, they fold them in half to get them on the plate. Address: 74 Lippincott Street, TorontoInstagram: @auntiesanduncles"

"You'll always find a lineup outside of Aunties and Uncles tucked away on charming Lippincott Street, a block east of Bathurst and College."

"If you’re looking for the best baklava in town, most locals will point you in this direction. Located in Scarborough, you’ll find a huge assortment of Middle Eastern sweets on display. Everyone has their own favourites but their baklava, knafeh, and mafrouka are superb."

"Nugateau is an all-eclair patisserie known for authentic French baking techniques and high-quality products with no artificial flavourings. Nugateau has a brilliant selection of creative flavours like Roseabelle (Raspberry Rose & Mascarpone Cream, Raspberry Compote, White Chocolate Glaze, Dried Raspberry and rose petals, Candied Almonds) and Belleviolette (Cassis cremeux,Violet glaze, Fresh Blackberry) meaning their eclairs are guaranteed to delight."

"A post shared by Nügateau Patisserie (@nugateau) on Mar 5, 2020 at 10:15am PST. While this french pastry shop is mostly dedicated to eclairs, cakes are to be found on the menu, and they’re made with just as much care as the tinier offerings. Made with no artificial flavourings, each of these works of art is decorated so elaborately that you almost won’t want to eat it."

"After a period of celebrating the jack-of-all-trades, it is nice to see some specialization in the dessert world. Nugateau is a bakery that uses French baking techniques to result in fantastic eclairs, and only eclairs. This doesn't mean that creativity is out of the window."