Hordes of people attend Toronto’s High Park for peak cherry blossoms
Posted May 5, 2022 4:59 pm.
Last Updated May 6, 2022 9:05 am.
It’s officially peak cherry blossom season, and, typically, that leads to crowds of people visiting High Park to witness and capture all of the beauty it has to offer.
On Thursday, Sakura in High Park previewed a cherry blossom in peak form. As of Wednesday, about 40 to 50 per cent of the flowers have opened. High Park’s Nature Centre says they hit peak bloom when at least 70 per cent of the blossoms open.
What followed was hundreds visiting the park.
I visited the Sakura ???? in High Park today briefly during my bike ride. Google's magic eraser feature works wonders in that environment.#pixel6pro pic.twitter.com/cFnkydeQZh
— I'll be Frank with you (@syncros) May 5, 2022
Full bloom in High Park FYI! #cherryblossoms pic.twitter.com/tQKIWAGTvj
— Toronto Mike (@torontomike) May 5, 2022
Went for a midday walk.#HighPark #CherryBlossoms #Sakura #flowers #blooms #spring #Toronto @normsworld @SarahEDoucette pic.twitter.com/oFq8KxPJt5
— The Last Linda (@TheLastLinda) May 5, 2022
“Toronto’s cherry blossom trees have reached peak bloom. Encouraging Torontonians and visitors to view and enjoy the blossoms in High Park and other locations across the city,” Mayor John Tory said.
“This year, residents can also watch the Bloom Cam live stream.”
Tens of thousands of people are known to visit the park annually this time of year in what has evolved into a Toronto rite of spring: viewing blossoming Sakura.
The City of Toronto says that blossoms typically last four to ten days, depending on weather conditions.
Though High Park is generally the go-to for locals to witness peak bloom, there are several other parks across the city and GTA that people can check out.
Birkdale Ravine and Cedar Ridge Park in Scarborough and Broadacres Park, and Centennial Park in Etobicoke are a few examples.
