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Alexander Muir Memorial Garden
9 km
I can never get enough of how beautiful this garden is. It is a hidden paradise in a ...
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This is a really neat use of garden space along the Lake Ontario Waterfront in Toronto. It is part of a series of connecting parks and green space, butting up against the Spadina Quay Wetland to the east and to the west the Little Norway Park by way of Queen's Quay W. The park was designed by Julie Moir Messervy with contribution from cellist Yo-Yo Ma and opened to the public in 1999.nnWhat you find a charming waterfront space with three sections featuring mature trees with shade, lovely landscaping and flowerbeds full in bloom during our July visit, winding walking paths and lots of quiet spaces to sit and read a book.nnThis is a great little park to leisurely stroll through especially during the warm summer months. Of the various parks visited along the Waterfront, this is one we really enjoyed spending time.
What a beautiful place to spend some time on a warm summer day. We got here very easily on the streetcars. There are very nice views of Lake Ontario and the boats docked on the harbor side. Lots of monarch butterflies to see as well. Obviously the main attraction here are the musicians who perform in the park, which really adds a lot to the ambiance.
Free to see and visit. Very beautiful garden. Well-kept and maintained. There is clearly a theme to the garden and you can follow the signs to get a better understanding to this Garden. The middle has an area which resembles two stages. From time to time there are events or just buskers playing. Nice to walk through for sure. Take your time and enjoy it. The paths are a little narrow. Do not suggest running through here.
The garden feels designed for reflection. Winding paths pull you gently through shifting landscapes, each section inspired by the movements of a Bach suite. The air itself seems to carry a kind of harmony, a reminder that nature has its own music if you pause long enough to hear it. It’s a space where you can sit with a book and let the words linger a little longer, or where you can close your eyes and meditate, feeling the stillness seep into your bones.nnOn warm days, the serenity deepens: children’s laughter drifts like notes, the lake sparkles in the distance, and time seems to suspend itself. The Toronto Music Garden is more than just a park — it is a living composition, a tranquil refuge where art and nature entwine. Whenever I am there, I leave with the sense that I’ve not only rested but also been gently restored.
This is an accessible garden at the waterfront. Along the North edge, is a sidewalk along Queens Quay and a wide paved pathway ongoing the Southern edge of this park.nnThere is a winding pathway, throughout the garden. All sections are accessible.nnThere are sections, each with a collective musical theme.nThere are various plants, natural areas, and others that are groomed and strategically planted to fit with the overall theme.nnThere is an amphitheater atmosphere with accessible areas at the top, and at the front on grass.nnThis garden has free concerts weekly, Thurs & Sun. evenings and other interesting community musicians, throughout the summer.nnThere is some seating throughout the pathways. The terrain is fairly flat, with small cracks, and edges in areas with cobblestone, and similar.
Alexander Muir Memorial Garden
9 km
I can never get enough of how beautiful this garden is. It is a hidden paradise in a ...
