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Ontario · 1,500+ trees tracked
Toronto's cherry blossom season is anchored by High Park, where hundreds of Somei-Yoshino trees gifted by Tokyo in 1959 cascade down a hillside. But Toronto's Sakura Project has since planted over 1,500 trees across 20+ parks — from Centennial Park's 463-tree collection to Birkdale Ravine's Instagram-famous tunnel in Scarborough.
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Toronto
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High Park (Hillside Gardens)
1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
The flagship Canadian sakura site. Cherry trees originally presented by Japanese Ambassador Toru Hagiwara on April 1, 1959, from the citizens of Tokyo. Park closes to vehicles during peak bloom.
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
~70 cherry trees from the Sakura Project (c.2010). Southeast of Trinity Circle offers CN Tower backdrop.
Exhibition Place
100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON
62–68 trees planted 2002 as Sakura Project site. Notable areas include Yukon Place, Princess Margaret Fountain, Bandshell Park.
Centennial Park (Etobicoke)
151 Elmcrest Rd, Etobicoke, ON
463 cherry trees — Ontario's second-largest collection after High Park. Much less crowded.
Birkdale Ravine (Scarborough)
71 Lyon Heights Rd, Scarborough, ON
45 cherry trees gifted in 2016 by Toronto's sister city Sagamihara, Japan. Famous tree tunnel near Pomeroy St & Lyon Heights Rd.
Robarts Library (U of T)
130 St. George St, Toronto, ON
70 cherry trees planted October 2005 via the Sakura Project. Among the first to bloom in the city — typically a week earlier than High Park.
Queen's Park (Ontario Legislature)
111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON
3 Japanese flowering cherry trees gifted in 2005 by the Japanese Consulate as part of the Sakura Project.
Woodbine Park (The Beaches)
1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
Tree tunnel along curved path next to pond.
Toronto Island Park (Centre Island)
Centre Island, Toronto, ON
~30 cherry trees planted 2011. Ferry required from Jack Layton Terminal.
Broadacres Park (Etobicoke)
35 Crendon Drive, Etobicoke, ON
100 Sakura trees planted November 2002. One of the least-crowded Toronto sakura spots.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, North York, ON
JCCC hosts annual Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival. Co-leads Sakura Project plantings across Toronto.
Edwards Gardens / Toronto Botanical Garden
755 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON
~8 medium trees near courtyard water fountain + 2 mature trees at Bridle Path entrance.
Cedarvale Park (York)
443 Arlington Ave, Toronto, ON
Small grove adjacent to off-leash dog park.
York University (Keele Campus)
4700 Keele St, Toronto, ON
100+ Sakura trees remaining from 250 originally planted 2003 — York was the first Canadian university in the Sakura Project.
U of T Scarborough — Sakura Grove
1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON
~50 cherry trees between Humanities Wing and Social Sciences building.
Historical Peak Bloom Dates
| Year | Peak Bloom Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22–28 (est.) | High Park Nature Centre |
| 2025 | May 3 | High Park Nature Centre |
| 2024 | April 22 | High Park Nature Centre |
| 2023 | April 20 | High Park Nature Centre |
| 2022 | May 5 | High Park Nature Centre |
| 2021 | April 22 | High Park Nature Centre |
| 2020 | May 2 | High Park Nature Centre |
Planning Your Visit
🚌 Getting There
- High Park: TTC subway to High Park station (Line 2)
- During peak bloom, High Park closes roads to vehicles — pedestrian, cyclist, and TTC bus only
- TTC bus route 80 runs through the park during road closures
- Trinity Bellwoods: TTC 501 streetcar to Strachan Ave
🅿️ Parking
High Park vehicle access restricted during peak bloom weekends. Use transit.
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