Founded in 1876, Toronto´s largest public park spans 161 mostly but not entirely hilly hectares (400 acres) west of downtown. Highlights include serene ponds and lakes; meandering trails; ornamental gardens; picnic areas; a zoo; three eateries including the Grenadier Café, an amphitheatre; tennis courts; a pool; playgrounds; a wintertime skating rink; a "trackless train" running tours through the grounds; and 187-year-old Colborne Lodge, a Regency cottage now a museum with period furnishings. High Park is lovely all year round, but particularly comes alive in late April and early May, thanks to its stunning Japanese cherry blossoms.
Read more in Tripatini comtributor Patricia Hart´s post The Top 8 Musts of Toronto.
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