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  • 5/5 David O. 2 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Philosopher's Walk is one of Toronto's hidden gems. Stand in the middle, close your eyes and listen to the sounds of nature (e.g. for different birds plus squirrels) and you forget that you're about 200 minutes from busy Bloor Street. The park is simply beautiful and we'll maintained. I recommend late April to early May to catch the flower blossoms in spring.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Petre D. 7 months ago on Google • 214 reviews
    What it was a little ravine has became a little park that helps the connectivity at Saint George campus. It is a pleasant walk specially during spring and summer.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rahim K. 1 year ago on Google
    This scenic stroll in the University of Toronto connects some of the major Toronto landmarks including ROM and the Royal Conservatory of Music. A perfect quiet spot to read and relax.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita W. 6 years ago on Google • 1012 reviews
    Don't just walk past it if you are on Bloor Street! The entrance is marked by the Queen Alexandra Gateway, two lovely stone pillars with wrought iron decorations. Visit the Toronto Plaques website for a description of its significance.

  • 5/5 Nayef M. 7 months ago on Google • 196 reviews
    Absolutely wonderful place for a walk. Truly serene and calm, it would definitely help you recharge
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaitlyn J. 5 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    This is my new favorite mini relaxation spot. I came across it by accident while I was just roaming the city and I think I’ll visit it more. Especially during the fall where the leaves are beautiful, it’s a great place to just casually go through or sit on a bench with your plus one.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kris B. 4 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    There is some work being done off the path for a significant amount of this lovely little walkway. All the same it was very nice once we got past the area being repaired. Sitting under an oak tree and admiring the surrounding buildings that make up some the older parts of the University of Toronto can somehow occupy quite a lot of the afternoon. Unlike a park of size, you never really forget you're in the big city. I always enjoy those places that allow escape from the city but this time I was visiting and enjoyed instead the history and importance of the place; you can almost imagine those scholars that made Canada the country it is walking under these trees and through these gates and archways.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay A. 2 months ago on Google • 162 reviews New
    A beautiful area to sit and walk through in the city. A bit of calm. An oasis in the summer. Nestled in the heart of U of T.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peng L. 1 year ago on Google • 310 reviews
    Philosopher's Walk is beautifully located on the campus of the University of Toronto's downtown campus. The Philosophers Trail features several Toronto landmarks such as the Royal Ontario Museum, the Royal Academy of Music and Trinity College.

  • 5/5 Chie M. 8 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    It was a beautiful pathway ‼️ strongly recommend to stop by
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 金玫Barrie 华人地产经纪 Mei J. 2 years ago on Google
    It's quiet and beautiful with colourful leaves.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex S. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful path with willow, locust and oak trees. Great place to read or have lunch for a midday nature-filled scene
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajang 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Located at UofT and besides the Royal Ontario Museum, the philosopher’s walk is a great place to relax, unwind and enjoy the lovely scenery and the green space. It’s very safe and you can use it any time of the day all year long. It’s also a good place for picnics, either by yourself or as group. I can’t recommend this place enough!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G 3 years ago on Google
    A scenic footpath bounded by the ROM, Royal Conservatory of Music and Trinity College. Look for the balancing rock guy and the white headed squirrel!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashmit D. 8 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Philosopher's Walk is one of Toronto's hidden gems. Stand in the middle, close your eyes and listen to the sounds of nature (e.g. for different birds plus squirrels) and you forget that you're about 200 minutes from busy Bloor Street. The park is simply beautiful and we'll maintained. I recommend late April to early May to catch the flower blossoms in spring.

  • 5/5 guy fieri f. 1 year ago on Google
    This is, without a doubt, my favourite place in Toronto. UofT's architecture makes me feel like I'm at Hogwarts, and the RCM evokes fun (and slightly painful) memories of my childhood. Also, the ROM! Wow!

  • 5/5 Johnny S. 8 months ago on Google
    Good walk. Nothing particularly special, but it's just a park to walk through. Clean and tidy, and nice atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Nick B. 8 months ago on Google
    Very pleasant gentle walk with trees with some squirrels and the odd skunk apparently, plenty of benches to chill out on.

  • 5/5 A B. 1 year ago on Google
    Super stunning - a hidden gem. There is a path with lots of shade in the summer thanks to lots of trees. A peaceful place to relax

  • 5/5 Ashok T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is really peaceful and spiritual place with history of thousands of years. Take a walk and you’ll realize the difference.

  • 5/5 Jalal 7 months ago on Google
    Morning bliss for walkers, joggers, and bikers alike! 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️🚲 Serene and refreshing, a nature escape in the heart of the city.

  • 5/5 Minh Hien L. 6 months ago on Google
    Peaceful walk with lots of benches to sit down.

  • 5/5 Nick K. 6 years ago on Google
    Quiet place to walk to clear your head, dark at night, but relatively safe environment with students bustling around during the term even at night

  • 5/5 Hitesh P. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful park, you experience freshness and peace here. Positive vibes always.

  • 5/5 mousumi m. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the beautiful place to walk in downtown specially now with cherry blossoms.


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