Cherry Blossom Season in Toronto

Did you know that parks across the city have cherry blossom (Sakura) trees that will soon be in bloom? Typically lasting four to 10 days, the blossoms are expected to peak in early May, depending on weather. There are many locations to see blooms across the city. Learn more and find the park nearest you on the City’s Cherry Blossoms web page.

Can I pick the cherry blossoms?

Don't climb the trees, pull on branches or remove the blossoms. Healing from this kind of damage takes energy and can make a tree more susceptible to drought or disease, which can contribute to the tree's decline. Help keep our cherry blossom trees healthy by staying on trails and avoiding walking under them.

Are there any access restrictions at High Park?

To manage the high volume of visitors to High Park during cherry blossom season, there will be no vehicle access (except for TTC) or parking inside High Park beginning Friday, May 1 for the duration of peak bloom. Learn more at toronto.ca/CherryBlossoms.

Is High Park the only place to see cherry blossoms in Toronto?

There are more than a dozen City parks in which to enjoy cherry blossoms, including Centennial Park, Edwards Gardens, Cedarvale Park, Trinity Bellwoods Park and Cedar Ridge Park. There are also public locations such as York University campus, the Exhibition grounds and the Scarborough and St. George campus locations of the University of Toronto. More locations, including detailed maps and accessibility information, can be found at toronto.ca/CherryBlossoms.

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Cherry Blossom Season in Toronto

Can I pick the cherry blossoms?

Are there any access restrictions at High Park?

Is High Park the only place to see cherry blossoms in Toronto?

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