You can spend your days walking along flower-filled trails or exploring a new immersive experience.
Here are the best 11 things to do in Toronto this spring to make the most out of the season.
See the cherry blossoms in High Park
Price: Free
When: End of April to the beginning of May, 2024
Address: 1873 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: One of the most magical things to experience in Toronto during the spring is the High Park cherry blossoms.
You can step into a pink and white wonderland as you wander beneath a canopy of beautiful blooms. The park is home to an array of blooming trees, many of which are located on the east side of Grenadier Pond.
There is no vehicle or parking access to High Park during the cherry blossom peak bloom period, so be sure to plan accordingly.
High Park Nature Centre website
Explore a floral trail
Price: Free
When: May 8 to 12, 2024
Address: Bloor-Yorkville, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Bloor-Yorkville is going to smell sweet this spring with the arrival of Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE. This flower show features 35 floral installations scattered throughout the neighbourhood, just in time for Mother's Day.
You can see a range of installations including floral mannequins and enjoy floral refreshments and live music along the trail. There will also be a floral workshop and a Saturday flower market where you can shop for blooms.
Fleurs de Villes website
See a Blue Jay's game
Price: Ticket prices vary
Address: One Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: With the weather starting to warm up, it's the perfect time to head to the Rogers Centre and enjoy a baseball game.
You can dig into a variety of food, boozy beverages and more as you watch the Blue Jays play.
For every Tuesday home game of the 2024 season, you can enjoy a $1 hot dog.
Rogers Centre website
Step into a giant Lite-Brite
Price: $38.50 per adult
When: Opening May 8, 2024
Address: 28 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Get ready for some nostalgia! The Illuminarium at The Distillery District is hosting a new immersive experience called LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder.
The 60-minute attraction features "glowing pictures through three imaginative worlds filled with thousands of interactive lights and twelve playable games," according to a press release.
You'll explore luminous worlds and travel through "the depths of a magical ocean, to lush forests where dinosaurs roam, to a futuristic sci-fi city."
Illuminarium website
Brunch at Eataly
Price: Prices vary
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address: 55 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Craving something new for brunch? Head to La Piazza, a "light-filled restaurant" in Eataly to try the new brunch menu which launched on April 13.
You can dig into all sorts of brunch favourites with an Italian twist, including Tiramisù Pancakes, steak and eggs, French toast, carbonara and more drool-worthy dishes.
On warm and sunny spring days, you can "enjoy the open-air atmosphere with [the] doors opening up to Bay St. Experience the unique atmosphere, and take a moment to enjoy la dolce vita," according to the website.
Eataly website
Head to Canada's Wonderland
Price: $44.9 + per day
When: Opening May 3, 2024
Address: 1 Canada's Wonderland Dr., Vaughan, ON
Why You Need To Go: Located just outside of Toronto in Vaughan, Canada's Wonderland is a warm-weather favourite. The massive amusement park features rides, rollercoasters, games, eateries and more for a fun-filled day.
This year, the park is adding a new attraction to its 20-acre Splash Works Waterpark for some extra excitement.
You don't want to leave without digging into an iconic funnel cake.
Canada's Wonderland website
See Cirque du Soleil
Price: $73 + per person
When: May 8 to July 21, 2024
Address: 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Prepare to be amazed! Cirque du Soleil is bringing its show ECHO to Toronto and you can enjoy an incredible performance beneath the Big Top.
The "spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share," according to the website.
Cirque du Soleil website
Visit the Toronto Islands
Price: $9.11 return ferry fee per adult
Address: 9 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: With the weather warming up, it's time to plan a trip to the Toronto Islands. This beautiful destination comes alive during the spring and you can enjoy all sorts of activities.
During cherry blossom season, you can wander amidst blooming trees and snap some beautiful photos.
The Toronto Island Bicycle Rental opens May 1, 2024 and offers everything from a single bicycle to a four-seater quadricycle. You can pedal your way around the island and take in the views.
Centreville Amusement Park opens May 4, 2024 and and has over 30 rides and attractions to enjoy.
Toronto Islands Park website
Enjoy Doors Open Toronto
Price: Free
When: May 25 and 26, 2024
Address: Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Doors Open Toronto is your chance to explore some incredible locations and buildings around the city for free.
You can enjoy "rare access to buildings not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee," according to the website.
This year's theme is "Hidden Histories" and you'll learn all about Toronto's past through a variety of spaces and stories. The event includes guided tours and talks about the sites.
City of Toronto website
Go to a flower market
Price: Free
When: Select dates from May to October, 2024
Address: CAMH, 1001 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Toronto Flower Market is returning this May and it makes for a dreamy spring outing. The market features an array of colourful blooms to brighten up your day.
You can shop from a range of local vendors and bring home some sweet-smelling bouquets.
The attraction is the "city’s first outdoor flower market" and connects "growers and florists directly with the city," according to the website.
Toronto Flower Market website
Indulge in delicious street food
Price: Free
When: June 14 to 16, 2024
Address: Bathurst to Shaw St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Who's hungry? The Taste of Little Italy is returning for another year and you can indulge in all sorts of delicious street food.
This year, there is a new immersive projection art installation to check out.
Little Italy website
Toronto has so much going on during the spring, so call up your friends, make some plans, and enjoy this beautiful season to the fullest.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
