Crowds flocked to Toronto’s High Park on Thursday to view cherry or sakura trees while in their peak flowering season.
Known as hanami in Japan, the centuries-old tradition of flower growing usually attracts hundreds of Toronto residents, with flowering usually lasting four to 10 days, depending on the weather.
On Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Mayor John Torrey announced on Twitter that the trees were officially in peak flowering season and encouraged residents to enjoy the views.
Not long after, on Tuesday night, crowds could be seen moving around the area, taking pictures and enjoying the views. On Wednesday morning, the crowds began to gather again at 7:30 am. Both days there was a police presence in the park.
The trees in High Park are located mainly on the west side of Grenadier Pond, where 50 were planted between 2017 and 2018. There is no vehicle access to this area.
High Park is not the only place where you can see cherry blossoms in Toronto – they can be found in Trinity Bellwoods Park, Woodbine Park and the Japanese Cultural Center – among others. To see a complete list of sakura tree locations in the city, click here.
For those who can’t make it in person, the city is launching a live broadcast of the colors of High Park.
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