{"id":7049,"date":"2022-03-23T00:01:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T04:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/?p=7049"},"modified":"2024-03-26T21:31:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T01:31:35","slug":"spring-photo-locations-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/spring-photo-locations-in-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Places in Toronto You Can Take Beautiful Spring Photos With Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking to take some beautiful spring photos with your dog in Toronto?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for manicured spring gardens, cherry blossom tree dog photoshoots, or just some breathtaking scenery, today\u2019s post showcases a curated collection of some of the best dog-friendly spots to visit in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus<\/strong>: Each location includes the nearest off-leash area or dog park to help you burn off some extra energy before you start snapping those pictures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>P.S. If you notice that most of the listings are Cherry Blossom related &#8211; well that\u2019s because that\u2019s what I\u2019m most excited about this coming spring, so naturally there will be few listings made specifically for this pretty spring event.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map of All Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script>window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=window.wanderlogEmbedKeys||[];window.wanderlogEmbedKeys.push('cgwqgzeurd');window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={\"alwaysShowRouteLines\":true,\"omitExternalLinks\":false,\"omitWebsitePhone\":false,\"version\":2};!function(){var c=document.querySelectorAll(\"script\"),r=!1;if(c.forEach((function(c){\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\"===c.src&&(r=!0)})),!r){var t=document.createElement(\"script\");t.async=!0,t.src=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\",document.body.appendChild(t)}}();<\/script><div id=\"Wanderlog__mapEmbed_cgwqgzeurd\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%\"><div style=\"font-size: smaller; margin-bottom: 8px\">Trip map courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanderlog<\/a>, a vacation planner on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wanderlog\/id1476732439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.wanderlog.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry blossoms in the foreground with Lake Ontario and some high rise buildings. Image is taken at High Park, Toronto, by Brandon Law from Unsplash.com\" class=\"wp-image-7052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Cherry Blossoms in High Park &#8211; Image taken by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@brandonlaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Law from Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. High Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Toronto\u2019s largest public park featuring a plethora of hiking trails, diverse vegetation, lakefront views, greenhouses, and of course cherry blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no wonder that this park consistently makes it to the top of the lists for one of the best places to visit in the spring in Toronto.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2017 and 2018, <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#42a639\" class=\"has-inline-color\">over 50 Cherry Blossom trees<\/mark><\/strong> were planted in High Park &#8211; with most of them located on the <strong>west side of Grenadier Pond<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf8f9\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><br><em>Visit before 10:00 AM if you want to find space in the nearby parking lots around High Park. Any later and you may find it tough to find a parking spot &#8211; even around the streets. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without the cherry blossom blooms, High Park still offers plenty of beautiful landscapes and gardens to enjoy with your dog during the rest of the spring &#8211; be sure to visit the other recommended locations within the park too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2hPj83wPxWHF5v318\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3<\/a><br><strong>Parking<\/strong>: To help manage traffic, <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#42a639\" class=\"has-inline-color\">all parking lots in High Park are closed during the cherry blossom season<\/mark><\/strong>. Public transit is recommended. However, if you really need to find parking, you can find street parking around the neighborhoods if you arrive early in the day or you can search for parking lots nearby (using apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.parkopedia.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parkopedia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honkmobile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HonkMobile<\/a>, etc.)<br><strong>Nearest off-leash dog park<\/strong>: High Park Off-Leash Dog Park&nbsp;(check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-many-dog-parks-are-there-in-toronto\/#toronto-dog-park-map-70-off-leash-areas\">map of Toronto Dog Parks<\/a> for other nearby dog parks)<br><strong>Best time to visit<\/strong>: early morning (i.e. before 10:00 AM) in the Late April &#8211; early may if you\u2019re trying to catch the cherry blossom trees<br><strong>Dog Restrictions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dogs are to remain on-leash at all times (6ft maximum length) excluding the off-leash area.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dogs are not permitted (with the exception of service animals) inside buildings including the High Park Greenhouse, The Grenadier Cafe, and the High Park Nature Centre, Wading Pool &#8211; basically use your best judgment &#8211; in general dogs should be allowed on most outdoor trails and areas that don\u2019t post any sanitary or health concerns<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Park &#8211; Recommended Photo Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1867\" data-id=\"7052\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Cherry-Blossoms-Photo-by-Brandon-Law-Unsplash-2800x1867-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>1. Cherry Blossom Tree Trail (located southwest of the Grenardier Cafe) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@brandonlaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandon Law Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1862\" data-id=\"7055\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1.jpg\" alt=\"High Park - Landscaped waterfall garden - Image from Wikipedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-7055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Landscaped-Gardens-Photo-from-Wikipedia-2800x1862-1-1400x931.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>2. Landscaped Garden (located south west of the Grenardier Cafe) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/High_Park#\/media\/File:HighPark_July_2006.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Sunken-Garden-Peter_Weis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"826\" data-id=\"7056\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Sunken-Garden-Peter_Weis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Sunken-Garden-Peter_Weis.jpg 606w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Sunken-Garden-Peter_Weis-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Sunken Garden off Colborne Drive South &#8211; image by Peter Weis \/<a href=\"https:\/\/highparknature.org\/article\/gardens-in-high-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> HighParkNature.org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Recommended-Photoshoot-Locations-Marked.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"646\" data-id=\"7057\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Recommended-Photoshoot-Locations-Marked.png\" alt=\"High Park Recommended Spring Photoshoot Locations Marked on a Map\" class=\"wp-image-7057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Recommended-Photoshoot-Locations-Marked.png 610w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/High-Park-Recommended-Photoshoot-Locations-Marked-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Map of recommended locations in High Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"James Garden Bridge and Pond in Toronto\" class=\"wp-image-7058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>James Garden Bridge and Pond &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Category:James_Gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. James Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>West Toronto folks will appreciate this Etobicoke\/Toronto estate-turned-public-park if they\u2019re looking to take spring photos with their dogs in Toronto relatively near their home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the west bank of the Humber River, James Gardens is well-known for its flower gardens, terraced stone pathways, terraced pathways, and its gazebo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The James Garden also connects to the Humber Recreational Trail overlooking the Lambert Golf Course which provides additional trail walking for dog owners looking to add a long walk to their garden visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf8f9\"><strong>Note<\/strong> <br><em>Prey-driven or bird-loving dogs &#8211; please be aware that this is one of the top places in Toronto for bird watching too &#8211; spring is an especially busy month so you may want to visit other parks instead if you\u2019re having a hard time keeping your dog focused on you when snapping photos!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/E7QmNZEziEowsNNn9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">99 Edenbridge Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9A 3G4<\/a><br><strong>Parking<\/strong>: Free Parking Onsite<br><strong>Nearest off-leash dog park<\/strong>: See my review of <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/raymore-dog-park\/\">Raymore Dog Park<\/a> (check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-many-dog-parks-are-there-in-toronto\/#toronto-dog-park-map-70-off-leash-areas\">map of Toronto Dog Parks<\/a> for other nearby dog parks)<br><strong>Best time to visit in the spring<\/strong>: Anytime before 12:00 PM to secure a parking spot<br><strong>Dog Restrictions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dogs are to remain on-leash at all times (6ft maximum length)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">James Garden &#8211; Recommended Photo Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" data-id=\"7058\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg\" alt=\"Duck pond with Tortoise Statue (not pictured) near the parking lot at James Garden Park in Etobicoke. \" class=\"wp-image-7058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-Bridge-and-Pond-Wikimedia-Commons-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>1. Duck Pond with Torotoise Statue (not pictured) near the parking lot &#8211; Image from <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/James_Gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Flowering-Almond-Wikimedia-Commons-2800x1867-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7059\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Flowering-Almond-Wikimedia-Commons-2800x1867-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Almond Tree in bloom at James Garden Park - on one of the pathways. \" class=\"wp-image-7059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Flowering-Almond-Wikimedia-Commons-2800x1867-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Flowering-Almond-Wikimedia-Commons-2800x1867-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Flowering-Almond-Wikimedia-Commons-2800x1867-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Flowering-Almond-Wikimedia-Commons-2800x1867-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Flowering-Almond-Wikimedia-Commons-2800x1867-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Flowering-Almond-Wikimedia-Commons-2800x1867-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>2. Diverse Trees on James Garden Pathway &#8211; Image from <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/James_Gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7060\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"James Garden Park in Etobicoke - Limone, a red and white corgi is while Maria, her owner is kneeling on the ground and kissing the top of Limone's head. Together, they are standing in front of dried cattails during the early spring at James Garden Park. \" class=\"wp-image-7060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds-1400x2100.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Garden-Maria-and-Limone-in-Front-of-Tall-Weeds.jpg 1867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>3. Dried Cattails surrounding the pond taken in the early spring (behind pond)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-in-Bloom-City-of-Torono.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"7061\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-in-Bloom-City-of-Torono-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"James Garden Park in Etobicoke - Terrace Garden in full bloom - taken in the Spring. Image from the City of Toronto Website\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-in-Bloom-City-of-Torono-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-in-Bloom-City-of-Torono-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-in-Bloom-City-of-Torono-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/James-Gardens-in-Bloom-City-of-Torono.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>4. James Garden Flower Beds &#8211; Image from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/3\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Toronto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"646\" data-id=\"7062\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked.png\" alt=\"Map of James Garden Park with Recommended Photoshoot locations marked.\" class=\"wp-image-7062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked.png 610w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-Horizonal-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-Horizonal-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-Horizonal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-Horizonal-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-Horizonal-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-Horizonal-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-Horizonal-1400x935.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Trinity Bellwoods Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting at 36 acres, Trinity Bellwoods Park is the largest park in the downtown core of Toronto. If you\u2019re looking to add some springtime European flair to your photoshoot, look no further than the gates at the southern entrance to the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Spring, Trinity Bellwoods Park is likely the second best known Toronto park to visit for Cherry Blossom Tree viewing. However, for the past two years, the 70 cherry blossom tree pathways have been fenced off to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hopefully this year, they will be open for public viewing and enjoyment again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of the cherry blossom trees, Trinity Bellwoods Park, there are still plenty of beautiful flowers and trees to enjoy at this park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faf8f9\"><strong>Note<\/strong><br><em>I\u2019d recommend staying away from the off-leash dog bowl area for several days after rainfall and stick to the pathways during your visit to avoid any mud!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sUoNtNAbA3guBjXN6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">790 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3<\/a><br><strong>Parking<\/strong>: Public transit is recommended. However, if you really need to find parking, you can find street parking around the neighborhoods if you arrive early in the day or you can search for parking lots nearby (using apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/en.parkopedia.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parkopedia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honkmobile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HonkMobile<\/a>, etc.)<br><strong>Nearest off-leash dog park<\/strong>: Trinity Bellwoods Park Dog Bowl (check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-many-dog-parks-are-there-in-toronto\/#toronto-dog-park-map-70-off-leash-areas\">map of Toronto Dog Parks<\/a> for other nearby dog parks)<br><strong>Best time to visit in the spring<\/strong>: early morning (i.e. before 10:00 AM) if you\u2019re looking to secure a picnic spot or avoid crowds<br><strong>Dog Restrictions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dogs are to remain on-leash at all times (6ft maximum length) excluding the off-leash area<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trinity Bellwood Park &#8211; Recommended Photo Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1869\" height=\"2800\" data-id=\"7065\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Front-Gate-Maria-and-Limone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Front-Gate-Maria-and-Limone.jpg 1869w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Front-Gate-Maria-and-Limone-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Front-Gate-Maria-and-Limone-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Front-Gate-Maria-and-Limone-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Front-Gate-Maria-and-Limone-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Front-Gate-Maria-and-Limone-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Front-Gate-Maria-and-Limone-1400x2097.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1869px) 100vw, 1869px\" \/><figcaption>1. Southern Gate Entrance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1869\" height=\"2800\" data-id=\"7067\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone.jpg 1869w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Tree-Tunnel-Maria-and-Limone-1400x2097.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1869px) 100vw, 1869px\" \/><figcaption>2. Pathway on the West side of Trinity Bellwoods Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1869\" data-id=\"7064\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Dog-Bowl-Platform-Maria-and-Limone.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Dog-Bowl-Platform-Maria-and-Limone.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Dog-Bowl-Platform-Maria-and-Limone-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Dog-Bowl-Platform-Maria-and-Limone-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Dog-Bowl-Platform-Maria-and-Limone-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Dog-Bowl-Platform-Maria-and-Limone-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Dog-Bowl-Platform-Maria-and-Limone-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trinity-Bellwoods-Dog-Bowl-Platform-Maria-and-Limone-1400x935.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><figcaption>3. Dog Bowl Viewing Platform<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Featured-Image-Scarborough_Bluffs_-_Laslovarga_61-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Scarborough Bluffs Cliff and Bluffers Beach with turquoise waters. Image is for featured image for the blog post: Are Dogs Allowed At Scarborough Bluffs?\" class=\"wp-image-6855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Featured-Image-Scarborough_Bluffs_-_Laslovarga_61-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Featured-Image-Scarborough_Bluffs_-_Laslovarga_61-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Featured-Image-Scarborough_Bluffs_-_Laslovarga_61-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Featured-Image-Scarborough_Bluffs_-_Laslovarga_61-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Featured-Image-Scarborough_Bluffs_-_Laslovarga_61-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Featured-Image-Scarborough_Bluffs_-_Laslovarga_61-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Scarborough Bluffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the towering cliffside of The Bluffs, to beachside fun, to manicured gardens set beside architectural facades, Scarborough Bluffs has plenty of potential photoshoot opportunities for you and your dog to enjoy in the spring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most of Scarborough Bluffs is dog-friendly &#8211; there are certain areas that are not &#8211; be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/are-dogs-allowed-at-scarborough-bluffs\/\">this post to find out which parks are dog-friendly in Scarborough Bluffs<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on visiting multiple spots to take spring photos with your dog in Scarborough Bluffs, you should definitely consider starting at Sylvan Park &#8211; which is centrally located to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Bluffers Park and Beach<\/strong> &#8211; Bluffers Beach is dog-friendly from November 1 to March 31st and is a great location for a quiet dog-friendly beach stroll in the early spring<\/li><li><strong>Guild Park and Gardens<\/strong> &#8211; for its mix of manicured gardens and architectural facades<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a family picnic spot with picturesque views of the sandstone cliffs &#8211; then be sure to check out <strong>East Point Park<\/strong> instead &#8211; it is one of the largest parklands in the city and a popular location for bird watching too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bluffers Park and Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NdemLgXMVqaiYCoJ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 Brimley Rd S<\/a><\/li><li>Guild Park and Gardens &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/A1sHjQys95ujgjJB8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">201 Guildwood Parkway<\/a><\/li><li>East Point Park &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/101 Copperfield Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 3T9\" target=\"_blank\">101 Copperfield Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 3T9<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking<\/strong>:&nbsp;Parking lot available at all listed addresses<br><strong>Nearest off-leash dog park<\/strong>: Scarborough Heights Dog Park (check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-many-dog-parks-are-there-in-toronto\/#toronto-dog-park-map-70-off-leash-areas\">map of Toronto Dog Parks<\/a> for other nearby dog parks)<br><strong>Best time to visit in the spring<\/strong>: early morning (i.e. before 10:00 AM) if you\u2019re looking to secure parking spot on the weekends<br><strong>Dog Restrictions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dogs are to remain on-leash at all times (6ft maximum length) excluding the off-leash area<\/li><li>If visiting Guild Park, dogs should keep away from heavily trafficked areas of the Guild Inn Garden Area (i.e. where wedding photos, events, and public art)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scarborough Bluffs &#8211; Recommended Photo Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1357\" data-id=\"6857\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guild-Park-and-Garden-Image-by-Jeff-Hitchcock-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Architectural fragment - now a sculptural piece at Guild Park and Garden. Image by Jeff Hitchcock - Flickr\" class=\"wp-image-6857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guild-Park-and-Garden-Image-by-Jeff-Hitchcock-Flickr.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guild-Park-and-Garden-Image-by-Jeff-Hitchcock-Flickr-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guild-Park-and-Garden-Image-by-Jeff-Hitchcock-Flickr-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guild-Park-and-Garden-Image-by-Jeff-Hitchcock-Flickr-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guild-Park-and-Garden-Image-by-Jeff-Hitchcock-Flickr-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guild-Park-and-Garden-Image-by-Jeff-Hitchcock-Flickr-1400x928.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption>1. Guild Park and Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" data-id=\"6854\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/East-Point-Park-Image-by-Vladislav-Litvinov-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Sandstone cliffs at Scarborough Bluffs taken from East Point Park - Image by Vladislav Litvinov - Flickr\" class=\"wp-image-6854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/East-Point-Park-Image-by-Vladislav-Litvinov-Flickr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/East-Point-Park-Image-by-Vladislav-Litvinov-Flickr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/East-Point-Park-Image-by-Vladislav-Litvinov-Flickr-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>2. East Point Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script>window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=window.wanderlogEmbedKeys||[];window.wanderlogEmbedKeys.push('zegdciolwu');window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={\"alwaysShowRouteLines\":true,\"omitExternalLinks\":false,\"omitWebsitePhone\":false,\"version\":2};!function(){var c=document.querySelectorAll(\"script\"),r=!1;if(c.forEach((function(c){\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\"===c.src&&(r=!0)})),!r){var t=document.createElement(\"script\");t.async=!0,t.src=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\",document.body.appendChild(t)}}();<\/script><div id=\"Wanderlog__mapEmbed_zegdciolwu\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%\"><div style=\"font-size: smaller; margin-bottom: 8px\">Map created using <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanderlog, a road trip planner<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wanderlog\/id1476732439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.wanderlog.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-1400x935.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>A lovely photoshoot done by my partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afmanalac.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.afmanalac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angelo Manalac<\/a> at Toronto Centre Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Toronto Centre Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An always fun day trip &#8211; Toronto Centre Island is only a short ferry ride away from the Harbourfront in downtown Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally have very fond spring memories celebrating the annual Dragon Boat festival racing down the Alan A. Lamport Regatta Course during my high school and university years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island is such a great place for spring photos with your dog in Toronto. It offers so many little nooks and crannies with great photoshoot options. From shrub mazes to manicured gardens, to quiet scenic boardwalks,&nbsp; you\u2019re sure to find plenty of great photoshoot opportunities on this island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s even a small grove of 30 Cherry Blossom Trees and a lighthouse on the island too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite location when visiting the islands is the quiet neighborhood on the Eastern Channel. Here, you can navigate through some of the parkettes and boardwalks mostly enjoyed by the permanent residents of the island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eastern Channel is a long walk from the central area &#8211; but well worth it for the skyline views, and cozy gardens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/s1vq5X3kbhAnT9ex5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toronto, Ontario<\/a><br><strong>Parking<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to find parking near the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Hk9A1kzCMWcLhZnH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Layton Ferry Terminal<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parking lots nearby include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Hk9A1kzCMWcLhZnH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pay Public Parking<\/a> just east of the ferry terminal<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/19sx4ZghndUwf2SH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Queens Quay East<\/a> further east past Pay Public Parking<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/V6f8kkKFnj9gK2N88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">33 Harbour Square Visitor Parking<\/a> south west of the terminal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest off-leash dog park<\/strong>: David Crombie Dog Park (check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-many-dog-parks-are-there-in-toronto\/#toronto-dog-park-map-70-off-leash-areas\">map of Toronto Dog Parks<\/a> for other nearby dog parks) &#8211; note: there are no off-leash areas on the island itself. <br><strong>Best time to visit in the spring<\/strong>: late April &#8211; early May for Cherry Blossoms, mid-June for the Dragon Boat Festival <br><strong>Dog Restrictions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dogs are to remain on-leash at all times (6ft maximum length)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toronto Centre Island &#8211; Recommended Photo Locations:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" data-id=\"7080\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline.jpeg\" alt=\"Man and Woman sitting on a small boat at one of the beaches at Toronto Centre Island. The man is pointing to the horizon, where the Toronto city skyline appears in the horizon. Image is taken close to sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-7080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Skyline-1400x935.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>1. Waterfront skyline east of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Cherry-Blossom-Trees-Torontisland.com_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"281\" data-id=\"7081\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Cherry-Blossom-Trees-Torontisland.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry Blossom Trees at Toronto Centre Island in bloom. Image is taken from TorontoIsland.com\" class=\"wp-image-7081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Cherry-Blossom-Trees-Torontisland.com_.jpg 720w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Cherry-Blossom-Trees-Torontisland.com_-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>2. 30 Cherry Blossom Trees by the Amazing Maze <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Fountain.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"7082\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Fountain.jpg\" alt=\"Toronto Centre Island Fountain - Image taken from City of Toronto \" class=\"wp-image-7082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Fountain.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Fountain-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Fountain-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Fountain-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>3. Main fountain in Centre Island Park &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/2725\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Toronto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gardens-Toronto.ca_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"7083\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gardens-Toronto.ca_.jpg\" alt=\"Toronto Centre Island Gardens - Image from City of Toronto\" class=\"wp-image-7083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gardens-Toronto.ca_.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gardens-Toronto.ca_-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gardens-Toronto.ca_-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gardens-Toronto.ca_-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>4. Gardens in Centre Island Park &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/2725\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Toronto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gibraltar-Point-Lighthouse-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"7084\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gibraltar-Point-Lighthouse-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gibraltar-Point-Lighthouse-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gibraltar-Point-Lighthouse-Wikimedia-Commons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Gibraltar-Point-Lighthouse-Wikimedia-Commons-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>5. Gibraltar Point Lighthouse &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Gibraltar_Point_Lighthouse_seen_from_the_water,_1995_(1).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1867\" data-id=\"7085\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel.jpg\" alt=\"Maria is on a bike rounding a corner of a parkette in Toronto Centre Island - Eastern Channel Parkette. In the distant horizon, you can se the Toronto CN Tower and the city skyline in through the haze.\" class=\"wp-image-7085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Eastern-Channel-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>6. Eastern Channel Point Parkette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1867\" data-id=\"7086\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk.jpg\" alt=\"Maria is wearing a blue short sleeved shirt and shorts walking a bike rental on the northern boardwalk at Toronto Centre Island.\" class=\"wp-image-7086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk.jpg 2800w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Centre-Island-Northern-Boardwalk-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2800px) 100vw, 2800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>7. Northern Boardwalk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked-1-1024x678.png\" alt=\"Toronto Centre Island - Spring Photoshot\" class=\"wp-image-7087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked-1-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked-1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked-1-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Spring-PhotoShoot-Locations-Marked-1.png 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Toronto Music Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy an enchanting garden in the heart of Toronto. The Toronto Music Garden was designed by landscape architects and renowned cellist, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yo-Yo_Ma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yo-Yo Ma<\/a>. The garden\u2019s design was inspired by Bach\u2019s First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello and features classical music performed in the summer months too..&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Toronto Music Garden is most famous for its open air classical music in the summer months, the garden\u2019s landscape is well worth a visit in the quieter spring months too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the spring, you can look forward to walking through a wildflower meadow, views of the harbor from the giant grass steps and enjoy the various forest groves designed throughout the park. The City of Toronto offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/1707\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a highly descriptive explanation of the garden\u2019s design<\/a> that is worth reading before visiting the garden too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bDEYMqn4bGJJsuo4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">475 Queen\u2019s Quay West<\/a><br><strong>Parking<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to find parking near the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Hk9A1kzCMWcLhZnH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Layton Ferry Terminal<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parking lots nearby include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Hk9A1kzCMWcLhZnH7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pay Public Parking<\/a> just east of the ferry terminal<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/19sx4ZghndUwf2SH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Queens Quay East<\/a> further east past Pay Public Parking<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/V6f8kkKFnj9gK2N88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">33 Harbour Square Visitor Parking<\/a> south west of the terminal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest off-leash dog park<\/strong>: David Crombie Dog Park (check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-many-dog-parks-are-there-in-toronto\/#toronto-dog-park-map-70-off-leash-areas\">map of Toronto Dog Parks<\/a> for other nearby dog parks) &#8211; note: there are no off-leash areas on the island itself.&nbsp;<br><strong>Best time to visit in the spring<\/strong>: early May &#8211; mid-June so wildflowers have time to bloom <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dog Restrictions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dogs are to remain on-leash at all times (6ft maximum length)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Photo Locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/1707\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"7089\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-City-of-Toronto-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-City-of-Toronto-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-City-of-Toronto-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-City-of-Toronto-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-City-of-Toronto.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>1. Giant grass steps of the amphitheatre at Toronto Music Garden &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/1707\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Toronto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-Wildflower-Garden.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"7091\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-Wildflower-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Toronto Music Garden - Image from City of Toronto\" class=\"wp-image-7091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-Wildflower-Garden.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-Wildflower-Garden-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-Wildflower-Garden-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Toronto-Music-Garden-Wildflower-Garden-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Brightly coloured wildflowers at Toronto Music Garden &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/1707\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Toronto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Birkdale Ravine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 45 trees donated by Sagamihara &#8211; Toronto\u2019s sister city in Japan-&nbsp;and planted in 2015, and 2016, Scarborough dog owners looking to take cherry blossom photos with their dogs can breathe a sigh of relief from the downtown Toronto crowds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This short 1.4 KM footpath is a lovely option if you&#8217;re looking for a quick, relatively painless, photoshoot of your dog with the sakura trees in Toronto.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the spring you can also look forward to seeing Forget-Me-Not\u2019s and Dame\u2019s Rockets blooming along the ravine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra bonus: Birkdale Ravine conveniently connects to the Thomson Memorial Park, which has an off-leash area to enjoy too!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yFFrgbLCXkarwhWLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1100 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 3X9<\/a> <br><strong>Parking<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Free parking at the <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9zXRnmPtQVQ2K6Bc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birkdale Community Centre<\/a> (map) if you\u2019re starting from the North point of Birkdale Ravine<\/li><li>Parking at <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/f4to61zShg9nt4u99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thomson Memorial Park<\/a> (map) if you\u2019re visiting the park and making yourway to the ravine.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nearest off-leash dog park<\/strong>: Thomson Memorial Dog Off-Leash Area (check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/how-many-dog-parks-are-there-in-toronto\/#toronto-dog-park-map-70-off-leash-areas\">map of Toronto Dog Parks<\/a> for other nearby dog parks) &#8211; note: there are no off-leash areas on the island itself. <br><strong>Best time to visit in the spring<\/strong>: early May &#8211; mid-June so wildflowers have time to bloom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dog Restrictions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dogs are to remain on-leash at all times (6ft maximum length) excluding the off-leash area at Thomson Memorial Park<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/COIr4vQAR0p\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/COIr4vQAR0p\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/COIr4vQAR0p\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by blogTO (@blogto)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for places to take beautiful photos of your dog in Toronto in Spring, then then be sure to check out one of the 6 locations listed in today\u2019s post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>High Park<\/li><li>James Garden<\/li><li>Trinity Bellwoods Park<\/li><li>Scarborough Bluffs<\/li><li>Toronto Centre Island<\/li><li>Toronto Music Garden<\/li><li>Birkdale Ravine<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a dog-friendly hike to see Spring Wildflowers outside of Toronto? Be sure to check these locations out too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/dog-friendly-guide-to-bronte-creek-provincial-park\/\">Bronte Creek Provincial Park<\/a> &#8211; great wildflower meadows<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/is-mccormack-trail-the-prettiest-hiking-trail-in-hamilton\/\">McCormack Trail in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area<\/a> &#8211; rolling meadows and a cozy woodland pond<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Did you visit any of these locations in the spring? Let me know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to take spring photos with your dog in Toronto? 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