Top Rated Parks to Visit in Whitby

"On the east side of Toronto along Lake Ontario is a nine-mile stretch of cliffs known as the Scarborough Bluffs, home to a series of 11 different parks. The area’s natural beauty is the main draw, with scenic views from the top of the bluffs over the lake. Hiking is the No. 1 activity; you can choose to hike the 300-foot cliffs on foot or simply drive up."

"The stunning Scarborough Bluffs on Lake Ontario are a geological wonder. This escarpment stretches along the eastern portion of Toronto’s waterfront and serves as a relaxing retreat for the city residents. The Bluffer’s Park beach nestled at the foot of the bluffs is considered the most beautiful beach in Toronto."

"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!"

"Since the 1800s, when the Beach boasted amusement rides and quaint cottages, both tourists and Torontonians alike have flocked to this east-end neighbourhood. With tennis courts, a baseball diamond, wading pool in the summer and ice rink during the winter, not to mention the picturesque bandstand and playgrounds, it’s no wonder that Kew Gardens is the go-to venue for those in the know. The park regularly hosts events, with movie nights a favourite throughout the summer; it’s also home to the Beach Guild of Fine Art, a group of local artists who regularly host exhibits and sales in the Historic Gardener’s Cottage."

"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!"

"Evergreen Brickworks is a former industrial site that has become a love letter to the green movement. Download a self-guided tour brochure or pick one up at the welcome desk and trod your own path along 40 acres of wilderness. Breathtaking nature is surprisingly accessible from the city center and if you need more reason to go, National Geographic shortlisted this space as one of the world's top 10 geo-tourism hotspots."

"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."

"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."

"Bird lovers flock to Sunnybrook Park to admire the several species that call the green space home. The space, just north of Leaside, is huge (154 hectares!) and boasts many bike and hiking trails. Feel free to bring your pooches along: there is an off-leash dog area on premise as well."

"Located north of Leaside and south of Bridle Path, Sunnybrook Park is one of the large parks of Toronto. It hasbiking trails and hiking trails, and Sunnybrook Stables, to spend quality time with your loved ones. Wholly, the parkland spreads across 60 hectares."

"Why You Need To Go: You'll find plenty of wide-open green spaces in this large Toronto park. It's a perfect picnic area, just watch those peak times!"

"Continuing along Toronto’s waterfront is the city’s newest green space Trillium Park. This man-made park is built on the former grounds of a parking lot, measures 7.5 acres in space and is perfect for those who enjoy walking, jogging, cycling, or a spot to sit and relax and watch the planes come and go from Billy Bishop Airport. The main feature of Trillium Park is the William G. Davis Trail."

"Trillium Park is located at Ontario Place, and it offers up one of the most gorgeous skyline views in all of Toronto. It’s a fairly new park in the city, and it’s a nice spot to bike in Toronto or just take a walk around. Pay a visit during sunset for even prettier views of the skyline, and maybe even bring some snacks for a fun picnic!"

"This brand new 7.5-acre park is right on the water at the eastern edge of Ontario Place. Thoughtfully constructed, the park has walkways that wind their way through the rocks and near pebble beaches. A rock climbing area with a sandy base is the perfect place for those with excess energy (i.e. children) to burn it off."

"Edwards Garden is one of the most beautiful parks in Toronto which can proffer you with this amazing experience. The garden is beautifully embellished with a wading pool, sand to build castles, a playground & reflexology footpath, a skateboard area, and a sports field. Besides, you can also treat your eyes with the splendid view of tall and pretty sugar maples, the canopy of old-grown trees, wide-ranging swamp willows, and hackberries."

"On any given summer evening, you will see kids running barefoot and laughing around Dufferin Grove Park. Located just south of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street, the 5.3 hectares are occupied by families and friends enjoying the great outdoors. There is a cool reflexology footpath, sand to build castles, a wading pool, a playground, a skateboard area and a multipurpose sports field."

"There are lots of sand boxes and wooden fun zones at Dufferin Grove Park. It is surrounded by lots of trees that you can have a picnic lunch under from the farmers market to escape some heat. Don’t forget to bring extra clothes and towels for the splash park area!"

"What makes this nightclub appealing to many is the fact that it manages to combine a classy and laid-back design perfectly well. The club is known for its timeless cocktails and the variety of foods offered via the “Food Dudes."

"King West has long been waiting for a spot that combines a laid back neighbourhood feel with a creative flair."

"For the comfort food that hits the spot with classics like burgers and wings. Their burgers come in chicken and beef, along with chili cheese fries or regular fries. You can place orders via Uber Eats."

"7 No other creature has been monopolized in the name of food as often as the unicorn. Edible odes to the mythical beast have included sparkly cakes, lattes, milkshakes and toast. Taiyaki NYC, a Big Apple–based Japanese dessert chain that’s now in T.O., has doubled up on the creature feature by filling a freshly baked fish-shaped waffle cone with a swirl of sprinkle-coated soft-serve, finishing it off with twee ears and an alicorn (yes, that’s the proper name for the spiralled uni-horn) made of fondant."