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High Park

Overview

High Park is a large municipal park in Toronto. It features cultivated gardens, natural woodland trails, children's playgrounds, and an animal zoo. Travellers visit primarily for outdoor walking, birdwatching, and escaping the urban core without leaving the city.

Getting There

From downtown Toronto, take the TTC subway Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) westbound directly to High Park Station at the north entrance. The trip from the city centre takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes.

Time to Allow

Plan to spend between 2 and 3 hours to cover the main paved routes, gardens, and animal enclosures. If you intend to hike the unpaved trails or sit down for a picnic, set aside half a day.

When to Visit

Weekday mornings are best for avoiding crowds. The grounds become very busy on warm summer weekends and during the spring blossom period. Autumn provides good conditions for walking among changing foliage, while winter visits require care on slippery paths.

Nearby Attractions

Consider combining a visit with these nearby destinations:

  • Jami Mosque (1 km): A long-standing local Islamic centre located to the northeast.
  • Roncesvalles (1.1 km): A commercial and residential neighborhood lined with casual dining spots and independent shops.
  • Humber River (1.8 km): A river corridor to the west featuring waterside trails and natural scenery.
  • Parkdale (2.2 km): An urban neighborhood southeast of the grounds offering diverse eateries and vintage stores.

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Jami Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Jami Mosque

Jami Mosque is located east of High Park in Toronto and is known as Canada's oldest Islamic center. It offers a glimpse into the long history of the local Muslim community in the heart of the city.

1.0 km away
Roncesvalles

Shopping & districts

Roncesvalles

A neighborhood east of High Park and north of Lake Ontario, centered on Roncesvalles Avenue. It's a pleasant place for a walk along the stretch running from King and Queen Streets up to Dundas Street West.

1.1 km away
Humber River

Nature

Humber River

One of the two rivers running through Toronto, flowing into Lake Ontario. Its scenery is beautiful enough to have earned Canadian Heritage River status in 1999, making the riverside a lovely place to walk.

1.8 km away
Parkdale

Shopping & districts

Parkdale

Parkdale is a neighborhood west of downtown Toronto, bordered by Lake Ontario to the south. It's a great place for a relaxed walk along streets lined with distinctive shops and cafés, taking in the area's unique character at your own pace.

2.2 km away
Little Portugal

Shopping & districts

Little Portugal

Little Portugal is a neighborhood of Portuguese immigrants west of downtown Toronto. Portuguese restaurants and shops line Dundas Street West and College Street, giving the area an exotic, distinctive atmosphere.

2.2 km away
Humber Bay

Nature

Humber Bay

A bay on Lake Ontario south of Toronto, situated between Ontario Place and Mimico Creek. It's a pleasant spot for a lakeside stroll or taking in the scenery.

2.4 km away