Top Rated Parks to Visit in Oakville

"If you’re a fan of natural locations, Scarborough Bluffs should be at the top of your list for a romantic photoshoot. Whether it is a save the date, engagement or wedding photoshoot, the glittering lake and the distant view of the iconic Toronto skyline will make your photos memorable and extraordinary. You can also pack a picnic and have a picnic-themed photoshoot with your partner and add a domestic element to your photos."

"The stunning Scarborough Bluffs on Lake Ontario are a geological wonder. This escarpment stretches along the eastern portion of Toronto’s waterfront and serves as a relaxing retreat for the city residents. The Bluffer’s Park beach nestled at the foot of the bluffs is considered the most beautiful beach in Toronto."

"The 6.5-hectare park is one of the best parks to visit in Toronto. The place provides an Olympic-size public swimming pool and tennis courts. Besides having a beachfront fire pit on winter weekends or enjoying ice-skating in the ice-skating rink, is no less than a divine pleasure."

"Kew-Balmy is located in Toronto on Queen Street E, next to Woodbine Beach. Where Woodbine is bustling, Kew-Balmy is has a more laid-back vibe. This beach is smaller than Woodbine but is perfect for getting away from busy crowds while still being in the city."

"If you have a dog, you may want to check out the off-leash dog park at Kew-Balmy Beach. Otherwise, this beach is a great way to spend the day because it offers a nice boardwalk to traverse and plenty of sand to spread out on."

"Originally known as the Don Valley brickworks a factory dedicated to produce the bricks that build Toronto, after closing its doors in the 1980s all that was left was crumbling buildings and a damage ecosystem. The journey to transform this space started in 2002 by evergreen a Canadian environmental charity with the idea to build an ecological center with a social enterprise, the design and construction was a joint venture between Du Toit Allsopp Hiller Architects and Diamond and Schmitt Architects who developed in what it is now, the first large-scale community environmental centre in Canada."

"Located in the Don Valley, Brick Works Park showcases Toronto’s dedication to healthy and diverse ecosystems. The area is one of the city’s most valued natural environment parks and is home to wetlands, wild flower meadows, forest habitats, and steep cliff faces, not to mention the many species that call the park home. Transformed from a quarry site into a nature sanctuary, the park is directly north of the fabulous Evergreen Brick Works."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user mark.watmough used under CC BY 2.0. Evergreen Brick Works is a favorite spot for families. It has an award-winning suite of programs and focuses on creating and sustaining healthy urban environments in transit systems, housing, schools, public spaces, and the communities themselves."

"255 & 371 Concession Street Sam Lawrence Park, situated on the Mountain brow at the top of the Jolley Cut, is one of the jewels in Hamilton's park system. Its features include a rock garden with perennial flowers, ornamental benches and lighting, walkways (most of which are accessible), wildflowers and prairie grasses, and an extensive system of interpretive signs. The park also offers spectacular, panoramic views of the lower city and the harbour."

"Sam Lawrence Park offers up the most incredible skyline views of Hamilton, whether you’re visiting during the day or at night. It’s one of my favourite spots to visit in Hamilton – it’s a view you’d never get sick of looking at!. You can park right in front of the viewpoint, then take a little walk around to see the pretty florals and greenery surrounding the park."

"33 Clinton Street by Barnesdale Avenue North Lucy Day Park is geared to children and has two new play structures from 2010, swings, and a new spray pad for 2011."

"75 Balsam Avenue North Brian Timmis Parkette is situated on the corner of Balsam and Cannon, and is currently under construction as part of the Tim Horton's Stadium Complex."

"This massive swatch of green space runs along the Don River and connects many other Toronto trails and green spaces, like Don Valley Brickworks Park. The area is home to a ton of trails through varying landscapes, a honey kiln from 1800, and in numerous spots offers epic views of Toronto. This is also where you’ll find Crothers Woods, known for picturesque winding trails and popular for mountain biking."

"Now, if you are looking for fun and amusement, you can’t skip going to Oriole Park. It features tennis and baseball courts, a junior splash pad, sandpit, wading pool, and open spaces where families usually gather for picnics. Moreover, replete with huge trees, Oriole Park is a definite fun time for all."

"This newly remodeled, 2.9-hectare park is replete with large trees and lots of picnic opportunities. You’ll see adults playing tennis and baseball and kids in bathing suits splashing around the wading pool and playing with toy boats. Oriole Park is a definite fun-time for all."

"This is a midtown park that is located few meters away from Davisville station. It is one of the best places for all abilities. The flat surface makes it accessible for wheelchairs."

"565 Aberdeen Avenue at Scenic Drive Scenic Park is a narrow strip of land along the edge of the escarpment leading to a parking lot and seating area at the entrance to the Chedoke Radial Trail. It offers excellent views of the lower city and areas to the northwest."

"A tried and true favourite for brunch in the city, you’ve got to hit up Old School for a taste of what’s good. Savoury, sweet, light or carb-heavy, this spot is serving the goods to the best of the brunch crowd, and it’s well worth waiting for if there’s a line when you arrive. Address: 800 Dundas Street WestPhone:  416-815-8790"

"School meets diner vibes at this adorable brunch spot on Dundas West. I’d say Old School is definitely up there on my list of the best brunch places in Toronto – the food here is absolutely incredible!. Their Blueberry Hill Pancakes are life – definitely some of the best pancakes I’ve ever had in Toronto."

"A photo posted by Toronto (@hypetoronto) on Jan 21, 2017 at 7:54am PST. They don’t call this dish “blueberry hill” for nothing; it’s stacked tall with candied bacon, blueberries, brown sugar butter and cream. Address: 800 Dundas Street West, TorontoInstagram:@oldschoolyyz"

"Sambucas on Church believes in providing only the best of dishes given the freshest of ingredients. They have already been serving their customers amazing Italian cuisine for years. That being said, the restaurant has a very wide array of menu items."

"Lords and ladies of the kingdom are cordially invited to the castle to cheer on the knights at this incredible jousting tournament. At this grand event, the land’s bravest have it out on horseback as they fight for the Queen’s honour. The kindest serfs in the land will present you with your dinner, so you fine noble people must only enjoy the spectacle and dine on your four course meal featuring the finest medieval fare."

"Others want to sink their teeth into a pound of meat and bare witness to an “an epic battle of steed and steel.” For the latter, Medieval Times offers dinner and a show like no other. In the course of an evening, men on horseback joust to the death (ok, not really, it is a family show). For birthday parties or pure entertainment, the appeal behind Medieval Times is legendary for a reason."

"One is to have a dinner and show at Medieval Times (seriously it’s even fun if you don’t have kids). You eat your 4-course dinner with your hands like they would have in the 11th century and you get assigned a team to cheer behind for you knight during the tournament. Make sure to buy tickets in advance."