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High Park is one of the places in Toronto that sparks the spirit of adventure in all that visit. It has beautiful gardens, walk and jogging trails, cafes, restaurants, and cafes. Families both local and those visiting Toronto rarely miss going to spend the day or a few hours in the park.
The park’s West Beaches Boardwalk is located in the southern part of the park. The boardwalk is the perfect place to take a stroll, jogging, or cycling as it winds its way around the lake and Humber Bay. Colborne Lodge is to the north of the boardwalk. The lodge is a 19th Century home housing the Toronto Museum. The museum displays various pieces of art and furnishing from the 17th century and offers guests a chance to learn the history of the neighboring areas.
A Paradise At The Heart Of The City
People who love nature relish taking a walk in the park. The ornamental garden beautifies the landscape with a carpet of flowers and other plants. The maple leaf shaped flower bed being a very notable feature. The park has a rock garden on a hill that is adjacent to the Grenadier Café. Also, there is a hanging garden with fountains, and a sunken garden. The gardens are a heavenly treat to nature lovers a natural paradise located in the middle of a big city.
Activities In The Park
Visitors can engage in yoga or paddle boarding at the Humber River. Stand-up paddle boarding is trending watersport in Toronto and other parts of the country. North to the Grenadier Café is the Chartres pattern, a labyrinth drawn on a concrete circle. It is a fun place to take the kids and let them run around the maze trying as they try to make it to the center of the circle and try to come back out faster than they went into the center. It is hard to have your full of the park in a single visit, even if you spend an entire day; this would probably be possible if you visit the park for three consecutive days.
Eating Out At The Park
If you fill that you’ve had your full of the park, you can go the north of the park to relax at Bloor Street. Villa Restaurant is an Italian eatery located there that makes some fantastic pizzas and one of the best places to grab a bit. The Green Mango is yet another restaurant in the same areas that offers Thai cuisine at reasonable prices. The Yellow Griffin is a quaint pub where folks are treated to various drinks and more than 35 kinds of burgers. High Park also has several bars such as The Bar with No Name and Shakey’s.
High Park is a treasure trove of adventure, and this extends to its surrounding areas. If you are hunting for some fun and adventure when visiting Toronto, you now know where you can find all that and more.