Cherry Blossoms Set to Bloom at Exhibition Place

April 16, 2025

Exhibition Place is Toronto’s Hidden Gem for Cherry Blossom Viewing

Each spring, Toronto comes to life with the arrival of cherry blossom season, and Exhibition Place offers the perfect setting to experience this short-lived natural phenomenon.

The cherry blossoms at Exhibition Place can be found throughout the west side of the grounds, with the best spots for viewing at:

• The Princess Margaret Fountain
• The Queen Elizabeth Building
• Bandshell Park (along the walkway south of the Toronto Event Centre)
• Liberty Grand

With wide walkways, open spaces, and a lakeside setting, Exhibition Place offers a less crowded alternative to High Park.

When to Visit

Cherry blossoms, or Sakura, bloom for a limited time each year, typically reaching their peak in Toronto between late April and early May. The exact timing varies depending on weather conditions. At Exhibition Place, buds have already begun to appear, and the trees are expected to reach full bloom in the coming weeks.

Once in bloom, the flowers generally remain for approximately 7 to 10 days. However, adverse weather conditions such as wind or rain can shorten this period, making it important for visitors to monitor conditions closely and plan their visit accordingly.

Find Cherry Blossoms at Exhibition Place Using this Map 

Free Cherry Blossom Photo Walks

To mark the occasion, Exhibition Place will be hosting a series of free guided Cherry Blossom Photo Walks from April 26 to May 1. Led by Phil Sutherland and his team from West Toronto Photography Group, the sessions are designed to support photographers of all skill levels in capturing the blossoms at their peak.

Each walk will last approximately one hour and will begin at Bandshell Park. Participants will receive guidance on techniques including framing, lighting, and visual storytelling.

In addition to the general sessions, special sunset walks will also be offered for intermediate photographers using SLR or DSLR cameras. These sessions will focus on flash photography.

Space is limited, register now to reserve your spot.

Register for photo walk sessions here.

Plan Your Visit

Exhibition Place is open to the public year-round and is easily accessible by both TTC and GO Transit. The grounds are located just west of downtown Toronto, off Lakeshore Boulevard West. Visitors can reach the site via the 509 Harbourfront or 511 Bathurst streetcar lines (currently being serviced by TTC Buses during service disruption), or by taking the Lakeshore West GO train to Exhibition Station. The 29C Dufferin bus has stops throughout the grounds. Check online for up-to-date transit schedules.

Public parking is also available on-site for those arriving by car, with multiple lots located throughout the grounds. Bicycle racks can be found near most major buildings and park areas.

For real-time bloom updates, photography walk registration, and accessibility information, follow Exhibition Place on Facebook, Instagram and X, or visit explace.on.ca/community-event/.

CONTACT: Brandon Pickard, Exhibition Place, Manager, Marketing and Communications, bpickard@explace.on.ca.

About Exhibition Place

Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention site; hosting 2,029 events, attracting 5.5 million visitors a year, and generating an economic impact of $594.5 million to the regional and national economy. The 192-acre location is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sports, festivals, recreation, culture, and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED® Gold Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Automotive Building LEED® Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart, which promotes sustainable development, environmental initiatives, and leading-edge green technologies and practices.