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Enjoy a picnic at this lakeside park while watching boats moor, or play a game at the rugby pitch or baseball diamond. At the north end, the Martin Goodman bicycle trail (see Martin Goodman Trail) meets the Beach boardwalk (see The Beach).
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Dramatic sandstone cliffs rise 350 ft (110 m) above Lake Ontario, providing a spectacular backdrop to this east-end park. Marina and seasonal snack bar.
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The Toronto Islands’ lagoons are ideal for paddling; rent a canoe on Centre Island or the mainland at Harborfront Canoe & Kayak Centre, which also offers one-evening classes and local outings.
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Many major roads and parks have bike lanes. A terrific recreational cycle is on the Martin Goodman Trail (see Martin Goodman Trail) or at Leslie Street Spit.
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Nature has reclaimed the quarry of this historic former brickworks: the ponds and meadows of what is now known as Weston Quarry Gardens attract birds and wildlife. Stop by the world-famous excavated “wall” to marvel at the fossils of Toronto’s early flora and fauna and the region’s geologic history; some of its many layers of deposits are over one million years old (see Don Valley Brickworks).
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Marvellous flowerbeds showcasing roses, rhododendrons, and much more make this formal oasis very popular in summer, when wedding parties crowd the manicured lawns for photographs. The Teaching Garden lets kids explore an alphabet of plants and learn hands-on about nature. The Toronto Botanical Garden, a horticultural center, is also here (see Edwards Gardens).
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Magnificent floral displays are to be found in this large park by the Wilket Creek ravine. Kids’ activities at the superb teaching garden.
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The famous Glen Abbey is just 30 minutes west of Toronto; there are also five golf courses in the city.
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Enjoy gardens and naturalized areas full of woodland wildflowers at this Scarborough Bluff park. Intriguing architectural artifacts saved from demolished buildings dot the grounds.
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Toronto’s largest downtown park has extensive trails through woodlands and oak savanna, along with playgrounds, tennis courts, a small zoo, historic Colborne Lodge, and a snack bar and restaurant.
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