Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens

I just happened to discover this place as I cycled by and omg it's gorgeous! So serene even though you're only a few meters away from Yonge street. It also happens to be a perfect day. There's small secluded not lit up areas here today just adds to the charm of this place. I love it!

great garden that's quite peaceful even during weekends. Not very big, but there's some good open and shaded spots for a picnic as well as photos in general. Definitely an urban oasis away from the busy city right outside the gates!

Alexander Muir Memorial Park gets 5 stars from not for the park itself but because it is the unofficial trailhead of probably my favourite hike in the city, especially in the later fall. You start at Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens and head south, making your way through the Bylthwood Ravine and into Sherwood Park. You walk through Sherwood and head into the off-leash dog park and follow that up to Bayview where you do a tricky street crossing into Sunnydene Park where the trail continues across the road just behind the yellow road gate posts. Once past the posts, you can take the trail to left or up the hill to the right. To the right is my favourite route, it gives you great views from the top of the ravine but it has very steep inclines with sharp declines - so be prepared with good shoes and have a buddy This meandering route will lead you into Sunnyside Park. Go left at the park and find the trailhead that loops you back - it's directly before the Sunnyside dog park. This is about a 8.5 k hike through forest and by streams. Go in the later part of the day and you will have the trails mostly to yourself. The fall colours are astounding.

Such a magical garden and totally worth taking a coffee and to just enjoy the moment. Very quiet and very clean!

Very nice, well organized park . It's connected to other parks it's like 5 km way with different parks .

Our favorite nearby short getaway. Maintained beautifully. We have seen people bring their pets to play, wedding parties doing photoshoots, and people of all ages enjoying here.

Small, yet beautiful park. The flowers are yet to bloom. Yonge Street is just next to it and traffic sounds intermingle with birds chirping.

Very quite place, great for picnics, tennis club, lots of parking spacePlayground: YesOff-leash dog area: NoPicnic tables: NoBarbecue grills: No

Nice small garden in the city. The landscaping is interesting and good varieties of flowers. There are plenty of benches nestled among the vegetation and garden paths. We really enjoyed it.

What a lovely getaway! Right besides the busiest street of Toronto but yet so quiet and calm! It's literally like stepping into another world closer to nature. Best time to visit is now, need not think twice. Beautiful shades of fall. A great walk around evening sunsets. Carry your waterbottle if you might need to. Good cellphone signal strength! If you're a photographer, this place is a bliss.

Directions to Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens with public transportation

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