Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2009 - (Page 53) Attractions Cummer Skateboard Park 6000 Leslie St.; 416-395-7803 www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_ gardens/cummer.htm This 1,440-sq.-m facility is designed to replicate elements of the street including stairs, railings, benches and curbs. Free. Open daylight hours only. Edwards Gardens 777 Lawrence Ave. E.; 416-397-1340 www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_ gardens/edwardsgdns.htm Features colourful floral displays, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, theme gardens, secluded pathways, picturesque bridges over Wilket Creek with its geese and ducks and is the home of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Franklin Children’s Garden, The Centre Island; 416-338-0338 www.toronto.ca/parks/franklin/ index.htm Inspired by Franklin the Turtle, the garden is a special place to play in and learn from, to discover nature, and to enjoy the great adventure of learning. High Park 1873 Bloor St. W.; 416-338-0338 www.toronto.ca/parks/treasures A 400-acre wilderness park right on the subway system. Enjoy miles of nature trails plus a Trackless Train, zoo, children’s garden, adventure playground and a restored 1837 cottage. HtO Park 399 Queen’s Quay W.; 416-560-8726 www.toronto.ca/harbourfront/ index.htm From the urbanity to the north and the islands to the south, this picturesque atmosphere is the perfect place to rest and relax by the waterfront. Toronto Music Garden, The 475 Queen’s Quay W.; 416-338-0338 www.toronto.ca/parks/music_ index.htm The garden design interprets in nature, Bach’s First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello, with each dance movement within the suite corresponding to a different section in the garden. Open year-round. Free. Niagara Parks Commission Table Rock Centre 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls 1-877-642-7275 www.niagaraparks.com www.SeeTorontoNow.com 53 Ashbridge’s Bay Park Lakeshore Blvd. E. and Coxwell Ave. 416-392-1111 www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_ gardens/ashbridge.htm A park, marina, natural habitat, softballs venue, and one of Toronto’s best places to be in the warmer seasons. Bronte Creek Provincial Park 1219 Burloak Dr., Oakville 905-827-6911, 1-888-6687275 www.ontarioparks.com Camping convienence. Located between Niagara Falls and Toronto just min. north of the QEW in Oakville. Camp season Apr. to Oct., 144 electric sites, laundry, showers, trailer filling station. Campground access off Bronte Rd. Centennial Park Conservatory 15 Elmcrest Rd.; 416-394-8543 www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_ gardens/centennialgdns.htm Features 12,000 sq. ft. of interesting plant collections in three glass houses. Free admission and parking. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Photo: Simon Hayter http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/cummer.htm http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/edwardsgdns.htm http://www.toronto.ca/parks/franklin/index.htm http://www.toronto.ca/parks/highpark.htm http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/ashbridge.htm http://www.toronto.ca/harbourfront/index.htm http://www.ontarioparks.com http://www.toronto.ca/parks/music_index.htm http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/centennialgdns.htm http://www.niagaraparks.com http://www.SeeTorontoNow.com
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