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Guild Park & Gardens

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Green space surrounding an estate, with baroque & neoclassical structures, flowers & walking trails. People often mention park, beautiful, walk, area, sculptures, Toronto, wedding, trails, good, parking,


Address

201 Guildwood Pkwy, Scarborough, ON M1E, Canada, Canada

Website

www.toronto.ca

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.4K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (28) beautiful (12) walk (12) area (11) sculptures (10) Toronto (10) wedding (9) trails (9) good (9) parking (9)
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  • 5/5 Karrina P. 2 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful place to spend the day. Fun location to play Pokemon as well ๐Ÿ˜ but really great place to see wonderful architecture and sculptures. Lots of people come and take wedding and grad pics here as well. There's also a few trails where you can see the Bluffs. The weather was quite nice today and it surprisingly wasn't too busy! Definitely hope to come back in the summer and fall when there's more flowers!
    10 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Booyaka Stubbs (. 2 years ago on Google
    I really thought that I reviewed this location years ago. I guess not, but as you can tell, this is not my first trip here. I wanted to see how the place looks since I moved to Victoria. There was a wedding venue here so I didn't want to walk into their personal space and ruin any of their pictures. This place is very relaxing with plenty of space to walk around and look at all of the beautiful flowers and art installations. Enjoy your time here, perhaps have a picnic in the midst of the gardens. Highly recommended for good exercise, fresh air and an awesome atmosphere. ๐Ÿ‘Œ
    7 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Palwasha 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place for itโ€™s beautiful connection to some old pieces that were brought up from downtown Toronto old buildings. Kinda gives you Ancient vibes. Plus a great place for a photoshoot. Nice, clean, well maintained, not many people and has a hall for weddings and events plus parking. Not only that you can hike around the park and the village to see the amazing view of The Great Lake Ontario or walk down to enjoy some relaxing time near water front area. Picnic and Dogs are not allowed inside the garden ๐Ÿชด if you have a dog, but no issues Iโ€™m the village area.
    7 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Patrick X. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to visit at any season. Liked the scenery, the sculptures, the garden and the trails nearby. Hiked westward along the shore lines to Guild wood park, then northward to the walkboard and back. Felt not enough, went to eastward along the shore lines to east end and returned. It was about 5km in length. The weather was beautiful and so was the hiking.
    6 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Hannah C. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden gem in Toronto! Great garden and large outdoor space with fabulous display of old building parts. Centrepiece is of course the remnant of the Bank of Toronto Headquarters back in 1912. Absolutely stunning. Free admission and free parking. We stumbled across the park and were so excited to see so many great sculptures and historic carvings.
    6 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Bee K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of nice sculptures. Loads of people doing photo shots when we visited. Ran into hoards of flying insects; thankfully they didnโ€™t bite. The beach trail offers some very steep inclines that keeps things interesting.
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Michelle L. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful hidden gem we stumbled upon. I recommend this beautiful park! We got lucky and also enjoyed a great band playing at the wedding!
    5 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 V Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Itโ€™s an unique park in Toronto. Itโ€™s nice and beautiful with historical feel. Itโ€™s a nice wedding photo or just normal photo place. Riding bike is not allowed in the park, but there are trails around the park. It also has lots of free parking space.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Farrah A. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely gorgeous park. This park is at the back of the convention centre. So, if itโ€™s the first time that youโ€™re traveling there, look for the convention centre, park your vehicle and walk in. Thereโ€™s also a public washroom. This is a lovely place to take photos for special occasions such as weddings, corporate meetings, celebrations, etc.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Allan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park by the lake/bluffs within a wedding venue. Surprisingly not too busy with free parking. Tough to get a photograph with the monuments on weekends as there are many weddings happening.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Peter A. M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing Place for an Evening Stroll Guildwood Park and Gardens is a nice little spot for a stroll. With nicely kept walking paths, gardens, sculptures and an outdoor stage give it a try yourself. It is also home to the Guild Inn Estate, where you book events and rent it out as a banquet facility. We spent the day exploring the water and were looking for somewhere to take a nice walk just before we left the area. This park is connected to other parks and trails along the Scarborough Bluffs. It's good for groups, families, couples, bike riding and the solo traveller. If you're ever in the area check it out yourself.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Victoria S. 2 years ago on Google
    Most interesting park I have ever been to! What a hidden gem in the east end of Toronto, incredible chance for those interested in architecture and Toronto industrial history to get a look at what many of the old buildings downtown used to look like before they were torn down. Great area for taking photos, walking the dog, or just going on a quiet stroll.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Prabu R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, calm and big park. Many sculptures and buildings with nice carvings. Lots of trees including apple trees. Having spaces for private party events. Seen a wedding happening in the party hall and some photo shoots. Not much crowded. Having good number of parking spaces Short trail in the park and a long lake side trail at the bottom of the bluff. Pathway inside the park having mud during rainy days which makes kids stroller wheels very dirt (can be cleaned in the lawn). No much activity for kids as they donโ€™t have interest to walk and see the nature beauty. Fall colors are not yet changed. Only 20% of trees have some colors. Didnโ€™t see any picnic tables.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Wajeeha H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a gem people keep missing. 10/10 would recommend. If you don't have a car, you can reach easily by GO Transit. And you can even see the bluffs from the walking trails next to it. There's elegant architecture, Greek art, walking trails that take you in the forest, and great views of the bluffs. The walking trails are 10 min walk from the buildings, so won't be difficult to find. Some of the other trail users told us they spotted two deers in the trails, but we didn't. You may if you are lucky.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 preet m. 2 years ago on Google
    Wasn't too crowded, great park with clean paths. It's like an outdoor museum with collections of old architecture. Some hiking paths are steep but still safe and easy to use. There is a main building with washrooms but unfortunately I believe there's no access currently. Parking is free and easy to find. Overall a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Atheena J P. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful spot to relax. If you walk further down there is a small beach area and it is usually never crowded.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Nusa F. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place for photoshoot. Get ready to view a lot of newlyweds posing to lock their memories. Usually very crowded. Will recommend you to visit during weekdays. You can have a mesmerizing view of the Blufferโ€™s from above. The place is really quite and the falls view is mesmerizing.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Shelamaze 1 year ago on Google
    Just absolutely beautiful! Itโ€™s a perfect venue for wedding photos or any special photos. You are required however to get a permit from the city for photo shoots at the location.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Sunalini R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful. It has a decent size of free parking. Even the drive to the park is lovely. It was a happening place. 2 Weddings were Taking Pl. there. It has a garden, a park, and a trail, and actually many courses. We encountered a small snake. But that didnโ€™t deter us from exploring the area. It shows the Bluffs and the Ontario lake from some areas and the dense forest from the others. The forest area is Full of blooming and vibrant flowers.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 L M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Not many people. Free parking. Saw a few brides and grooms taking photos. It certainly made a difference after the renovation. You can take your lawn chairs and spend a few hours there. It's a good place to have weddings and corporate events.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 ARUN A. 2 years ago on Google
    This was our first time and totally loved it. We had gathered to celebrate a birthday and the place did add it to the joy! This place has few structures brought in from demolished buildings. Also has the oldest cabin in Scarborough built in 1700s. There is also party venues and gazebos. As it was pretty late in the evening that we landed here, didn't get much time to explore. Also if you walk to the south, can get a peek of the bluffs... Will certainly come back to explore.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Blue B. 2 years ago on Google
    Whether you are a history buff or romanticism, this is a very fascinating place. I like to come here in the evening when the weather is good. It is so quiet that I can hear my own heartbeat, the night lights are slowly turned on, and the remains are looming in the distance, which is very reassuring and refreshing. During winter days after a night of snowing, it is full of the spiritual energy of zen. A peaceful place to clear your mind.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 dimaberezovski 2 years ago on Google
    Nice park to stroll around. The sculptures add photo worthy scenery. If considering going down to the water beware that the climb back to the parking lot is not easy as there is about 120ft vertical change. I would still recommend getting down to the water as the waves braking on the rocks offering somewhat serene environment.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 nick 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool place! I love how it is free to explore. Not many parks in Toronto that are still free with so much cool things to look at. Fantastic venue and good access to the bluffs as well as the lake. It is alot of walking to traverse the whole area

  • 5/5 Rahim K. 9 months ago on Google
    From outdoor Greek stage to an 1800s-era log cabin, there is a lot to explore in this well-maintained park full of sculptures, art deco limestone blocks, stone panels and doorways. My favourite were the two terra-cotta Ionic columns from the University of Toronto Medical Building where Banting and Best did their research on Insulin.

  • 5/5 Arunava M. 8 months ago on Google
    This place has architectural remnants from lots of demolished historical buildings.. which are impressive. Besides, there's also a Beautiful nature walk, and water is close by.. if lucky you can catch glimpse of one or many yellow spotted deers ๐ŸฆŒ

  • 5/5 Strumin P. 6 months ago on Google
    We consider Guild Park & Gardens one of the best places in Toronto for taking stunning wedding photos and videos. There are more than several spots that can be used and overall the place is absolutely amazing!

  • 5/5 Ramon C. 7 months ago on Google
    a truly wonderful place, with dozens of locations for photographs, paths through the forest, sculptures, flowers, and a collection of architectural fragments of historical value... including the oldest building in Scarborough... simply spectacular

  • 5/5 Steven S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place for a walk and wedding photos. So many historical unique pieces of antiques to explore.

  • 4/5 Richa J. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful. The trails were easy to navigate and time flew by in this place.

  • 5/5 A W. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely LOVE the beauty, serenity and history we find here! Did you know that the oldest building in Scarborough is at the Guild Park and Gardens? It sure is!! Go check it out!

  • 5/5 Rupinder S. 2 years ago on Google
    Hidden beaches and waterside path ..you can enjoy swimming or bonfireโ€ฆor long evening stroll โ€ฆ. Follow on insta for more spots - #flawsome_thinker

  • 5/5 J B. 10 months ago on Google
    Guild Park and Gardens, a veritable Eden nested within Toronto's urban sprawl, is a horticulturalist's dream. As you meander along the lush, well-kept paths, the verdant canopy of ancient trees โ€“ mighty oaks and sentinel pines โ€“ stretches overhead, whispering tales of the centuries they've silently witnessed. Each tree's bark is a tactile tapestry, woven with the intricate threads of time. The stately cliff edges, a mere stone's throw away, flirt with the cobalt waters of Lake Ontario, providing heart-stopping vistas that would make even the most stoic of poets wax lyrical about the marriage of land and sea. The floral diversity is a vibrant tableau, boasting a rainbow of blooms that punctuate the park with pops of color. The radiant reds of the rose mallow, the sublime blues of the chicory, and the striking yellows of the goldenrod form a living kaleidoscope that dances in the dappled sunlight. Each blossom is a testament to the intricate artistry of Mother Nature, and an open invitation for pollinators to partake in the grand dance of life. Bountiful benches dot the landscape, each a private perch offering serene solitude for weary wanderers. They serve as the park's unsung heroes, bearing silent witness to countless stories, whispered secrets, and stolen kisses. And let's not forget the squirrels, those mischievous jesters of the park, who provide a delightful dash of comedy amidst the bucolic beauty. In the end, Guild Park and Gardens is more than a park โ€“ it's a symphony of natural wonders that makes one's heart sing and soul dance in harmony with the rhythm of the Earth.

  • 5/5 Nicholas C. 11 months ago on Google
    This is a well maintained area. Very peaceful, very tranquil, very picturesque. Iโ€™ve witnessed weddings and other events at this location. If youโ€™re and artsy person, itโ€™s a place youโ€™d enjoy. Staff is very professional. I recommending visiting.

  • 5/5 Rai S. 10 months ago on Google
    I love the park and gardens. It's unique from other parks because of the sculpture. I went there morning and I saw chipmunk, cardinal, robin and sparrow while walking in the wooden area. It's a good place to hear the sound of the birds. It has access to the Great Waterfront Trail too. I most probably go back there again. In addition, it very accessible. It was just right on the TTC bus stop.

  • 5/5 Joseph A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good place. Great for photography or videography. Amazing structures. The pieces of architecture that's placed all around the park are amazing. It gives several frame options for photographers. Also the fact that the park is completely free to photograph (no permit required) makes it even better. The view of the beach from the top of the cliff is also beautiful.

  • 4/5 Sayan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to take a walk and click pictures. The cliffs are mainly blocked, the lake is not really visible. Difficult to find parking on weekends as there might be other events going on.

  • 5/5 U S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden gem in Scarborough,Toronto.Peaceful garden ๐Ÿชด with different sculptures & Statues. It pretty to look at it. Marvelous experience, clean & delighted to be there.if you want to take beautiful pictures with your family/friends, come visit this garden.

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful and tranquil little park and hiking trail that are unlike any others I know of in the GTA. This is definitely a hidden gem so please take good care of it!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • โœ“๏ธ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • โœ“๏ธ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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