Toronto is getting an enchanting floral trail with high tea and a flower market

It's free to explore.

A flower installation. Right: Beauty-themed high tea.

A flower installation. Right: Beauty-themed high tea.

Courtesy of Bloor-Yorkville, @wtoronto | Instagram
Lead Writer, Travel

Something beautiful is blossoming in Toronto! You can celebrate spring by taking a trip along this enchanting floral trail that's opening soon in the city.

This floral celebration is taking place from May 8 to 12, 2024, featuring five days of flower-filled fun just in time for Mother's Day.

You can wander along a trail filled with over 30 blossoming pop-ups as well as enjoy attractions like a flower market and floral high tea.

The best part is, the trail is completely free to explore.

Here's what to know about this sweet-smelling event coming to Toronto.

Fleurs de Villes is returning to the city for its 100th show, Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE, this May. The flower-filled event features a self-guided tour through the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood filled with 35 fresh floral installations.

You can see dreamy flower displays all themed around artistic expression through history. Installations include an Andy Warhol-inspired Cambell's Soup Entranceway, "Irises" by van Gogh, a painter's palette, Monet's "Women in a Garden", and more.

The W Hotel is hosting several activities throughout the event, such as floral-inspired High-Beau Tea, a flower power workshop, a floral chocolate paint and wine and floral-inspired St. Germain cocktails.

Other highlights include a fresh flower market at the Village of Yorkville Park & Manulife Centre on Saturday, May 11 from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as street performances from local musicians.

If you're looking for some floral fun, you'll want to head to Bloor-Yorkville this May.

Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE

Price: Free

When: May 8 to 12, 2024

Address: Bloor-Yorkville, Toronto, ON

Bloor Yorkville website

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.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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