In early Spring (weather-dependent of course), the Cherry Blossoms (aka Sakura) in west-end’s High Park, put on a spectacular show.
2024: Timing of Blooms
The Cherry Blossoms are predicted to be in FULL BLOOM (75%+) from approx. April 18 to April 24. They will increase to 100% if we get warm/dry weather and will only last as long as the weather permits.
Try to GO EARLY if you don’t want a swarm of people in your pictures 😉
Parking
During the Cherry Blossom PEAK bloom days, High Park is will be CAR FREE.
- There will be NO Vehicle Access into High Park during peak cherry blossom bloom days.
- There is NO Parking inside the Park during peak cherry blossom bloom days
- Parking illegally on the side streets in the vicinity of High Park will also be monitored – so please be vigilant when trying to park your car nearby!!
This is to ensure public safety and relieve traffic congestion that has become an issue in and around the Park during this time. (Only exception to the above is TTC’s Wheel Trans)
Take Public Transit
Save yourself the headache of getting stuck in traffic and trying to find parking – consider taking Transit (TTC) to see the Cherry Blossoms or, if you can, walk or bike.
Subway: High Park Stn (Line 2 / Bloor-Danforth)
Streetcar:
~ 508 Lakeshore (Stops: Parkside or Colborne Lodge)
~ 506 Carlton (Stop: Parkside Dr)
Bus: 80 Queensway (Stop: Howard Park Ave)
There is a website dedicated to the Sakuras in High Park where they predict the budding – usually pretty accurate [LINK]
Other Cherry Blossom Viewings
If High Park is too far for you to visit, you can check out the other areas throughout the City for one closest to you. You’ll find them all listed HERE.
General Information
The Cherry Blossoms in High Park attract HUGE crowds, especially when (& if) the weather co-operates.
The blooms are only around for a short time (even shorter if high winds and rains are in the forecast), so if you can, try and get out to see Mother Nature at her best.
Visiting High Park can be more than just seeing the Cherry Blossoms. The Park is so big and offers much more – if you’re travelling a distance, make a day of it
- High Park Zoo (LINK) is nearby – FREE
- Off-Leash dog park/trail
- Trails for those who enjoy long walks/hikes (off-road)
- Colbourne Lodge/museum (LINK) – FREE
This is one of Toronto’s best attractions in the spring (& even in the summer) and costs nothing to see!
REMEMBER: The Park is closed to traffic on the weekends (Saturdays/Sundays)!
The City of Toronto now accepts donations [LINK] to help maintain existing trees and plant future ones.