Toronto High Park

11/01/2020

All good things are wild and free

10/01/2020

High Park in 1912!

High Park on January 12, 1912. The trees, the bridge, and wetland plants, were all covered in a gentle blanket of white snow. With the park looking like a textbook winter wonderland (like those you see in the movies or the inside of a snow globe), its no surprise that the person in the background went out for a winter stroll.
This incredibly beautiful snow scene was captured by John Boyd Sr.

01/01/2020

We want to wish all of you a Happy New Year and hope for nothing but blessings in 2020. #2020

29/12/2019

Amazing...

to sometime in the 1890s! This is a snapshot of the railway crossing which was located by High Park, south of John and Jemima Howard’s estate (also known as Colborne Lodge). The sand bar which separated Grenadier Pond from Lake Ontario was filled in to support the rails and an outlet weir was installed to try to control water levels by the tracks.

21/12/2019

Since the last back-to-the-past photo did so well. Here is another from Historic photos High Park Toronto. 26 Jan 1918 Two boys going down hill on a toboggan, standing up High Park, Library and Archives Canada

18/12/2019

getting into the holiday spirit. He made sure to visit his friends at the park to show off his new outfit.

13/12/2019

07/12/2019

It's the holiday season and there is much to do in the . See what blogTO has to say about the best light shows are around town.

Nothing says holiday spirit quite like a tunnel so sparkly it transports you to another world. Thankfully, a handful of light tunnels are popping u...

01/12/2019

It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays 🎄🎄🎁

26/11/2019

Our little furry friends preparing for the cold months ahead. Read the full story below =)

The High Park Chipmunks are still out and hard at work prepping for the coming season. During the winter months, they will spend most of their time sleeping in the elaborate underground burrows, which they made by digging and carrying away the dirt in their pouched mouths. These burrows can be as much as 30 feet long and 3 feet deep, with multiple rooms and entrances. 🐿
Get the full story on our website: https://highparknaturecentre.com/index.php/blog/2019/the-eastern-chipmunk
📷: Andrew Yee

21/11/2019

to the cherry blossom season. One of the favourite seasons here at the park. FuN FaCt: The Cherry Blossom trees were given to us by the citizens of Tokyo in 1959. We'd love to see your pictures with cherry blossom trees, post and comment below!

16/11/2019

The fresh breeze of late Fall and the early smell of winter.

11/11/2019

Remembrance Day. In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Between the crosses, row on row….... They gave their lives so we could live ours.

07/11/2019

Just want to shout out all my brother and sister parks around the world. You are all truly beautiful. pic 1: Central Park pic 2: pic3: Yellowstone-Nationalpark pic 4: Freycinet National Park

04/11/2019

November is here and the last of the leaves fall….......

31/10/2019

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Please be safe and make sure to watch out for gals and ghouls crossing the road. It's going to windy and cold so bundle up and bring the umbrella.

28/10/2019

That wake up and go for a run type of day.

24/10/2019

🏅🥳🥳WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT🏅🥳🥳

Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest and helped us redeem a winner! By the count of 37 - 24, the winner is PUMPKIN #2!!! Congratulations@Blinera Karroqe!! you are the winner of this year's Halloween Howl Contest.

We will be having a holiday contest, so stay tuned for more details~

As one of Toronto's awesome communities, please watch out for kids and ensure everyone's safety. Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

Happy Halloween everyone!

21/10/2019

🧟‍♂🧟‍♀👻🎃TORONTO!! WE NEED YOUR HELP! We have two contestants for our Halloween Howl Contest and we need your help in deciding who made it best.🧟‍♂🧟‍♀👻🎃

Please comment below whether you think pumpkin 1 made it best or pumpkin 2.

The judging period will end on Oct. 23 at 11:59PM local time.

The winner will receive 4 free tickets to Halloween Howl event happening at High Park Nature Centre.🙌🙌

Click the link to buy yours! http://bit.ly/2Jbb5Md🎃🎃

21/10/2019

Welcome to Grenadier Cafe - YEAR ROUND DINING IN THE HEART OF HIGH PARK. View the menu here http://bit.ly/2lvSod1

19/10/2019

Who is ready for the twilight pumpkin float!?

Details can be found below!

Carve a pumpkin and set it afloat at the 24th Annual Twilight Pumpkin Float in High Park on October 27! 🎃
This family-friendly event will take place at the wading pool in the northwest corner of High Park. Be sure to meet everyone there from 4PM-6PM!
$3 minimum donation to carve a pumpkin and set it afloat.
Get the details and register on our website: https://highparknaturecentre.com/special-events
📷: Tanguy Coignion

17/10/2019

Reader's Digest ranks their top 10 best halloween candies. What are some of your favourites?

Bring your sweet tooth and check out this exhaustively exciting list of the 10 greatest Halloween candies of all-time.

15/10/2019

HALLOWEEN HOWL CONTEST!🎃👻

Is pumpkin carving a tradition of yours?

Well, here is your chance to show it off! is running a contest and we want to see all Jack and Jill O' Lanterns that you can create with friends and family. At the end of our contest, you will all decide who the winner is~ Details below. Prize? 4 free tickets to High Park's Halloween Howl Event (VALUE $60).

CONTEST DETAILS
1. Dates
Collection period: Oct 14 - Oct 20
Judging period: Oct 21 - Oct 23

2. Must like and tag page

3. Post a comment/Tag Toronto High Park with a picture of your Jack or Jill O' Lantern

4. Winner will be decided by the pumpkin with the most likes (ends Oct 23 11:59pm EST)

14/10/2019

Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🦃 Celebrate and enjoy with those you love. From our park to your families~

11/10/2019

What kind of wildlife and plants can you see at the park? High Park is heaven for those looking for one of Toronto's most significant natural areas. Click to find out more! http://bit.ly/2jVEy3b

10/10/2019

Check out this great event put on by our friends at High Park Nature Centre!

A friendly reminder that the Indigenous Family Nature Walk will take place THIS SATURDAY from 3PM-6PM!
This FREE event will feature a wreath making activity led by Elder, Wyandot Multimedia Artist, and Tradition Keeper, Catherine Tammaro.
Registration required for those who do not identify as Indigenous.
Learn more and register on our website: https://highparknaturecentre.com/special-events

08/10/2019

Did you know that High Park land was given to the city by John Howard on one condition that it never be sold and kept as a park? Find out more about this historic landscape here http://bit.ly/2luSnWV.

07/10/2019

Look at this amazing shot taken from our beautiful park. Share your photos with us in the comments below!!

02/10/2019

As we bring in Fall, the air crispins and the leaves change. A perfect time for a stroll with a warm drink and some good company.

30/09/2019

Date Night. Thank you blogTO. http://bit.ly/2kc02Jr

High Park is famous for many things: the cherry blossom trees which draw thousands of visitors to its grounds in the spring, for example, or its am...

27/09/2019

Did you know that areas of our park can be rented out for weddings and special events? Make memories that will last a lifetime. DM us for more details

26/09/2019

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on September 21, 2019 in Toronto, ON M6S near Swansea Toronto

Message from Finder: Please help us find the owner of this lovely, gentle dog!

Description: Buff 6/7 year old American Cocker spaniel. No tags, no microchip. Please help us get this dog home!

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/5770278

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpf

23/09/2019

Monitoring and knowing what is going on within your park is crucial to its survival. If you see anything out of the ordinary in our beloved High Park, send us a message and we'll send it to the right people.

The City's Forest Health Care staff are always on the look out for pests and diseases that may threaten Toronto's urban forest.

For more information on the pests and diseases we monitor: https://www.toronto.ca/forest-management/

20/09/2019

Come out and enjoy the final weekend of summer with some quality time with the friends of high park. Remember to share your photos with all of our furry friends

19/09/2019

First time to the park? Need to know where you're going? Click the link to get all the information you need to get here and have fun! http://bit.ly/2lW5Wih