Here's where you can see cherry blossoms in Toronto beyond High Park
It's the most beautiful time of year — cherry blossom season in Toronto. The blossoms are starting to bloom all over the city, and while it's going to be gorgeous, the displays of flowers draw in some massive crowds. People come from all over to see the pink and white blooms at hot spots such as High Park and Trinity Bellwoods.
If you're willing to venture off from the usual locations for something a little lesser known, you may be able to skip the large groups, and I'm here to help you find them.
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Back in 2005, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, located at 111 Wellesley Street West, was gifted three cherry blossom trees, and they're still there today. Located within Queen's Park, this smaller area still has beautiful views of the blooms.
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus
While there may be a handful of students here, the crowds are much smaller than the downtown ones.
Fifty trees can be found in front of the Humanities Wing at 1265 Military Trail.
John P. Robarts Research Library
The John P Robarts Research Library is located on the corner of Harbord and Huron streets at 130 St. George Street in Harbord Village.
The path outside the library is lined with 70 cherry blossom trees to check out.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Head to North York to check out the blooms at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, located at 6 Garamond Court.
The parking lot is surrounded by trees, with more on the north side of the building.
Happy cherry blossom exploring, Toronto. And don't forget to snap some photos!
Fareen Karim
