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Toronto Attractions -
Parks And Gardens
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High Park
1873 Bloor Street West
(Near Bloor West Village)
(416) 769-9870
Free
http://www.toronto.ca/parks
High Park is the largest park in Toronto, located in the city's west end, near the Bloor West Village. It's a favored place with tourists and Torontonians, popular for outdoor activities and simply relaxing.
The beautiful gardens throughout the park and the Grenadier Pond are especially charming in the spring when trees are in full bloom and in the fall with its mosaic of colors. The park spans 161 hectares (399 acres), providing a unique and unusual sense of wilderness within a major urban centre. Over one-third of the park remains in a natural state and it is home to many species of wildlife, including birds, fish and animals.
Surrounding highlights include the historic Colborne Lodge, trackless train ride and outdoor theatre where visitors can watch the annual Dream in High Park productions throughout the summer.
Also found on the High Park grounds are: tennis courts, swimming pool, cozy restaurant, playgrounds, small zoo and an ice rink.
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