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High Park

South of Bloor St. to the Gardiner Expwy. | West End, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2, Canada
As featured in 3 days in Toronto and 1 other guide
Ranked #13 of 227 attractions in Toronto
4.5 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: Parks, Zoos
Activities: Biking, Sailing
Fee: No
Description: Popular urban oasis offers a variety of outdoor recreation including ice-skating, baseball games, nature hikes and exploring the park's greenhouse.
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Saskatchewan
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

High Park has been one of my favorite places for over 40 years in all seasons. It's an oasis of beauty and relaxation in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Canada. It's family friendly, dog friendly and easy to get lost in without any sense of worry. I highly recommend a picnic here with family where making new friends... More

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Halifax, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

High Park is a wonderful nature reprieve in the city. Whether going for a romantic stroll or a frisbee game with friends, it's a great space. More

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Peterborough, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

There is a refurbished playground as of May, 2012 along with a miniature zoo in this park near Grenadier Pond which is actually a small lake. This park has a reputation for Wedding background photos due to the pond plus a curving bridge. Vehicular traffic is restricted on certain days of the week which allows the nearby residents to enjoy... More

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Kingston, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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It's quite pricey to stay in that area. But definitely worth the price. More

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Toronto
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Especially in the spring, High Park is a great place to go. It is a beautiful park and the cherry bllossoms are out. Even with lots of people around you never feel it is crowded. There are places to wander, a restaurant, a zoo and it is free. It is worth a visit. More

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Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Decent park, pretty chilling atmosphere. There are a lot of things to do here, I just went for a walk or so with the SO. Not bad. More

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Toronto
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Okay, don't get me wrong, I llke High Park; I live in the area and enjoy escaping "the city" for an hour or so. But if you are a tourist and travel to High Park, you will likely ask yourself why the park got such high reviews. The park is a calming oasis in the city, nothing more: certainly not... More

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Canada
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We took the College Street tram to the park and spent a pleasant few hours exploring. More

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Toronto, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
2
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Toronto's answer to Central Park (we didn't win that fight) but it's beautiful nonetheless. Great way to spend a leisurely day but only if you've seen a bunch of other stuff first. More

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toronto
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is one of the best park in Toronto in my opinion. It is a great place for families as there are plenty of play grounds, for cyclists having great bike paths and dog lovers with a designated off leash dogs area. There is also tennis courts and a great restaurant too. If you're going with the kids, dont forget... More

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