Top Rated Parks to Visit in Ontario

"Twelve-thousand years ago, a glacier retreated from what’s now Scarborough in the east end of Toronto, leaving clay cliffs and white sandy beaches that face turquoise water. The Bluffs are like nothing else in the greater Toronto area, giving off tremendous Mediterranean vibes. Aside from the beach, the Bluffs include terrific walking paths, just be careful of routes that are blocked off and be sure to stay away from the base of the cliffs as they’ve been known to collapse."

"For stunning outdoor views, head to Scarborough Bluffs where lakeshore cliffs with cathedral-spire formations expose evidence of five glacial periods. Spanning 14km from Rosetta McClain Gardens to East Point Park, there are several trails that allow visitors to enjoy meadows, forests, beaches, wetlands and spectacular views across Lake Ontario. The highest section, grassy Cathedral Bluffs Park (65m), makes a great photo op."

"Take a bus towards Cliffside and hike through Scarborough Bluffs Park. The park northeast of central Toronto is famous for its crystal clear waters and bright white cliffs overlooking it!"

"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 6.5-hectare park is one of the best parks to visit in Toronto. The place provides an Olympic-size public swimming pool and tennis courts. Besides having a beachfront fire pit on winter weekends or enjoying ice-skating in the ice-skating rink, is no less than a divine pleasure."

"Kew Gardens is a large park in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto. The park stretches from Queen Street East to Lake Ontario at Kew Beach. Kew Garden is castle themed!"

"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."

"Famed for the transformation of its once-deteriorating heritage buildings into a prime location for all things geotourism, this dynamic, LEED-certified environmental center and park hosts interactive workshops... Top ChoiceArea in Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District"

"While it’s well known for its off-leash dog area, Concord Thornhill Regional Park has a little bit of something for everyone. Its trails, ponds, and gardens make this a great place for nature lovers, while the playground is perfect if you have little ones. That said, one of the best things about this charming park is a recent addition."

"At the south west corner of Islington Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive West is community park that has all the sports fixings including baseball diamond, bocce field, basketball court, skateboard park, soccer field, tennis courts, and a water park. This makes it awesome for kids. What you might not know though is that there is a really beautiful and relaxing paved, easy, and loop walk that takes you from Sonoma Heights District Park all the way to Napa Valley Park in the south."

"Since its opening in 1996, the mission of Angell Gallery has been to support both emerging and mid-career artists. The gallery specialises in representing artists who are known for taking risks in their work. The works shown at Angell Gallery often challenge contemporary culture and the critical norms of art-making."

"Working exclusively with art produced by high-calibre artists from Canada, the United States, Britain, Germany, the Czech Republic and Denmark, the Christopher Cutts Gallery is one of the leading commercial fine art galleries in Toronto. The gallery has been operational since 1986 and deals solely in critically acclaimed, new and historical works of modern and contemporary art. Their extensive programme includes Estates of historically significant Canadian artists, established senior artists, recognised mid-career artists and important emerging artists from around the works."

"If you’re really hungry but don’t want to spend a lot of money on food, head over to Patties Express for cheap eats in Toronto. Two patties and a can of pop will cost you just $4.88. The spicy chicken is a must have and is sure to satisfy your cravings, and your wallet."

"This Markham restaurant does a grand buffet for $18.99 weekdays and $21.99 weekends, where you can dig into Indian vegetarian, meat, and rice dishes to your heart’s content."