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Nothing beats a picnic along with beautiful views of the city. With the sun out and the warm weather, remember to take advantage and enjoy a nice picnic. Here are the 10 best picnic spots you can find in the GTA. 

Table of Contents:

1). Toronto Islands

2). Guild Park & Gardens

3). Riverdale Park East

4). R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant

5). Toronto Music Garden

6). High Park

7). Rosetta McClain Gardens

8). Trinity Bellwoods

9). HTO Park

10). Sugar Beach

1). Toronto Islands

Toronto Islands (Centre Island, Hanlan's Point, Ward’s Island) is a great spot for a picnic. Take the ferry and experience the beautiful city views. Enjoy a nice picnic on the grass, soak in the sun at the beach, and spend the day right in nature, while enjoying the city from afar. 

2). Guild Park & Gardens

Guild Park & Gardens is home to a sculptural sanctuary and a beautiful greenery oasis. It's stunning outdoor space and historical sculptures make this a peaceful and calming picnic spot. 

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

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3). Riverdale Park East

If you’re looking for a beautiful picnic spot that lets you see the skyline of Toronto, Riverdale Park is a great spot. The park offers amazing views of the city.

Where: Riverdale Park (550 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2N6)

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4). R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant

If you're looking for a quiet and peaceful picnic spot that isn't overcrowded with people, the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant is a perfect spot. It's vast array of green space overlooking the water alongside the historical R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant makes this a great picnic spot. Go grab your picnic essentials and enjoy a picnic date here at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant.

Where: 2701 Queen St E, Scarborough, ON M4E 1H4

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5). Toronto Music Garden

Toronto Music Garden offers a magical and enchanting spot for a picnic. With tons of green scenery, majestical trees, views of the CN Tower, and on the edge of the waterfront, soak in the beautiful crisp fresh air while enjoying your favourite foods. 

Where: 479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8

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6). High Park

High Park is a popular destination for a picnic out in the city. With acres and acres of space, flowers, trees, and even designated areas for picnics. What's best is that after your picnic, you can walk around the mini zoo at High Park. 

Where: 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3

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7). Rosetta McClain Gardens

Rosetta McClain Gardens offer amazing views of Lake Ontario and is the perfect spot for a picnic if you love to be surrounded by flowers, birds, and butterflies. The park also features special braille signage, rose gardens, and even a rock fountain surrounded by a pergola. 

Where: 5 Glen Everest Rd, Scarborough, ON M1N 1J2

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8). Trinity Bellwoods Park

When it comes to a great picnic spot, you can't go wrong with Trinity Bellwoods Park. This park is a popular spot for many to head over for a picnic and offers a vast amount of green space. Go grab your picnic essentials and head over to Trinity Bellwoods Park and enjoy nice food and vibes. 

Where: 790 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3

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9). HTO Park

HTO Park is home to the perfect picnic spot in downtown Toronto. With its grassy hills, sandy beach, yellow shade umbrellas & Muskoka chairs, and being close to the water's edge make this spot a serene picnic location. 

Where: 339 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 1A2

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10). Sugar Beach

If you're looking for a picnic spot at the beach, we recommend Sugar Beach. Right next to the water gives this spot an amazing view of Toronto's waterfront. This spot features iconic pink umbrellas and Muskoka chairs. Spend the afternoon enjoying a nice picnic, reading, playing in the sand, admiring the beautiful views, soaking in the sun and smelling the crisp fresh air. 

Where: 11 Dockside Dr

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