9 Secret Spots In Toronto Where You Can Take In Breathtaking Views Of The City

It's sweater weather!
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Are you looking for great places to admire the skyline? With fall in full swing, there are many Toronto spots with views to soak in the colours. 

From less-visited bridges to parks that aren't Trinity Bellwoods, there are tons of places you may not have visited where you can get a fresh view of the 6ix


Toronto is full of obscure parkettes and bike trails that will take you off the beaten path and let you experience the city like you haven't before. 

Head out to some of these more elusive locations where you can take a cute picture while enjoying the autumn leaves. 

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Chester Hill Lookout

Address: Chester Hill Lookout, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This observation deck near Broadview Station has a beautiful view of the city. 

Governor's Bridge Lookout

Address: 550 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This cute spot at the Don Valley Brickworks Park has an amazing view of the city. 

Riverdale Park

Address: 550 Broadview Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You will feel up close to the city while sitting at the top of a steep hill at this serene park in the east end. 

Leslie Street Spit

Address: 1 Leslie St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: The pedestrian bridge is only open on weekends, so make it a trip on your day off. 


Leaside Bridge

Address: Leaside Bridge, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This bridge above the Don Valley Parkway lets you see the fall colours as well as the skyline.


Garrison Crossing

Address: 10 Ordnance St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This newly built path and pedestrian bridge in Toronto lets you get up close to the CN tower. 

Grange Park

Address: Beverley St & McCaul St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This cute park near OCAD has a great view of the CN tower and is right by Queen Street. 

Simcoe WaveDeck

Address: 243 X Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You'll be super close to the CN tower when you visit this wavy deck, but your view of the rest of the city buildings and the islands will be perfect. 

Miles Road End Parkette

Address: 4 Miles Rd., Etobicoke, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can sit and play chess while soaking in the view of the skyline at this park on Lakeshore.

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