I originally thought I was looking at a group of people doing a barbecue, but after a closer look, I realized it was a bonfire. The radio even had exotic South Asian music playing . I'm proud to say I won the 10-second ethnic guess game with a fantastic time of 1.27 seconds! read more

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What an amazing spot to watch the sunrise! Absolutely breathtaking! There's a few parks where you can enjoy a family picnic or take a relaxing stroll along the water. And if you are heading here like us to catch the sunrise, park your car in the bluffer's beach parking. We'll definitely be back to explore the area when it gets warmer. read more

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I visited on Good Friday, it was a beautiful spring afternoon and it seemed like everyone in the area was visiting Bluffer's Park at Scarborough Bluffs. There is a network of wide gravel paths with nice water views of Lake Ontario. I was disheartened to see a lot of trash in the park. There were benches and tables throughout the park, but most people were enjoying sitting on the rocks. Many were taking photos. There were also grills and the smell of barbeque hit me. The bluffs are quite majestic. There is a restroom near the start of the path. The day I visited there was an ice cream food truck onsite. There is a large parking area which I had to circle multiple times before a space became available and when I left it took me over 20 minutes to get out of the lot and onto the main road. The Scarborough Bluffs are approximately 40 minutes from the Toronto airport. read more

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My guilty pleasure, though I also have a love-hate relationship with this place during the summer! It is such a beautiful spot in Toronto; many people come here for photoshoots, and to enjoy the beach and the scenery around :) It is a huge area to explore, and it is perfect for a cute beach date or a family picnic outing. I had the perfect day one a the Bluffs this summer. It was late June; it JUST stopped pouring, and the sky cleared up so well. We spontaneously hopped into the car and drove straight there. Plentiful parking, the beach had very few people... I think others are probably still processing the bizarre weather we had at that time. We set out our umbrella tent (it was a ginormous umbrella lol), and enjoyed the nice breeze, summer sun, and the most beautiful sunset :) . . . On the down side, it is super busy during the summer, so don't even think about coming in the afternoon. Police will be in the area to monitor and limited how many people can go in. Parking is ridiculous. I've actually seen many people hike in from Kingston Road just to get to the Bluffers beach/park. It's a love/hate relationship lol. read more

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These bluffs stretch for about 15 km along the Lake Ontario shore, from the Eastern Beaches of Toronto in the west, to East Point Park in the east. The Scarborough Bluffs are a significant geological feature resulting from the accumulation of sedimentary deposits over 12,000 years ago. They were formed by the natural processes of wind and water erosion from Lake Ontario. There are 11 parks along this entire area and about of them have parking lots for people to access and hike around the area...most of them do not have access to the beach. read more

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This is a great spot to have a barbecue with family and/or friends or to bring people visiting from out of town. I knew that parking wasn't free and we'd have to pay (there's a Green P lot), but we were pleasantly surprised to find that it's free Monday to Friday until 5 pm.  It was a very sunny, hot, and humid summer day, and with the park mostly out in the open, there wasn't much tree shade to get some relief. The walking paths are wide, so it's unlikely you'll bump into other people visiting the park. There's a pond with two bridges that go across it. One of the bridges was open, and there was even someone fishing there. Not sure if they caught anything though. Just a little further is a small beach. read more

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Doesn't look like much when you walk by, but thats because most of the roads/schools near it are at the top of the Bluffs. When you venture down, or drive to the bottom, you'll see an amazing area full of photographic potential. The Bluffs themselves are so futuristic; carved from a brave man or woman, whoever designed these really knew what they were doing. The cuts and edges of imperfection speak to the reality of the designs themselves, the team that put this together must have worked for at least weeks to construct this. Pros: The Peak and top areas are really great for photo content Cons: The Peak itself is not swept/mopped on a daily basis making the path dirty for your feet/footware read more

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One of my favourite places to enjoy quality time with some friends or family. You can hike, bbq, have a picnic, go swimming - there are countless activities! Many great spots to take photos plus enjoy the beautiful view! read more

Scarborough Bluffs - Bluffer's Park - Parks Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Scarborough Bluffs, also known as The Bluffs, are essentially a very steep cliff located above the shoreline of Lake Ontario. The Bluffs used to extend a lot further west along the coastline, but extensive erosion as well as urban development has caused it to shrink considerably. The Yelp address will most likely take you to the top of The Bluffs, or Scarboro Crescent Park. I had originally found instructions on how to by-pass any major hiking, which told me to go to Crescent Park. There are fences and signs warning visitors not to go near the edge, so you really can't see from the top of the Bluffs. Despite the fences, we saw a bunch of people - at least 5-10 at each spot we stopped at - just hop the fence and walk right up to the edge for their pictures. After visiting Scarboro Crescent Park, we decided to drive down to Bluffer's Park, which is the park that runs along the Bluffs and has direct access to the lake. This was a nice walk and allowed us to see the Bluffs from the bottom up. There are a ton of nice picturesque spots along the walk and it's not a hard walk at all. Some of the road is paved; other parts have gravel or sand. There are no steep inclines or anything of that sort - very walker friendly for all ages. There are also a ton of picnic benches and park benches all around if you want to take a break. I can imagine this place being a hit during the spring and summer months! If you're in Toronto and want to see some nature - drive out to Scarborough for a look at these Bluffs! read more

Scarborough Bluffs is a 15 kilometer long cliff with 11 different parks. The Yelp address will take you to the Scarborough Crescent Park (give you top view of the cliff) while Bluffer's Park (1 Brimley Road S, Toronto, ON M1M 1T9) offers an amazing landscape view of the entire cliff. Scarborough Crescent Park (based on the Yelp address - 61 Under Cliff Drive, Toronto, ON M1N 3Z5): It is a pretty small park and the edge is barricaded with the fences. Due to the fences and tall trees, I could only get somewhat limited view of the cliff. Bluffer's Park: This is the park that will give you one of the best bottom level view of the bluffs. Not only does the park have free designated parking lot, there is even a scenic trail to lakefront and a restroom near the parking lot. If you want to get the most out of this trip and are short on time, then just drive directly to Bluffer's Park and skip Scarborough Crescent Park. It is worth an exra 30-minute drive from downtown Toronto for this breathtaking view. read more

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I almost forgot to post this. A nice place for a walk on a not too hot weekday during the pandemic. It's not fully open but still worth the free visit. Washrooms open and ice cream truck on site. read more

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Scarborough Bluffs, Scarborough Bluffs Park, Bluffer's Park - a newbie's head would be swimming trying to figure out what is what. Scarborough Bluffs "stretch for about 15 km along the Lake Ontario shore, from the Eastern Beaches of Toronto in the west, to East Point Park in the east"..."The Scarborough Bluffs are made up of several different parks. To visit the waterfront, beach and marina at 'The Bluffs', please follow Brimley Road South to the Lake". The only public access to the lake is at Bluffer's Park." (excerpt from the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation webpage). So in plain English if you want to see the park, marina or beach at the bottom of the bluffs go to Bluffer's Park 1 Brimley Road S. Toronto. If you want to see the Scarborough Bluffs from the top view you want to go Scarborough Bluffs Park. Now to get to Scarborough Bluffs Park plug in the address 61 Under Cliff Drive Toronto into your GPS, then when you get to the park you can park your car in the neighborhood or if you are lucky you can turn into Cecil Crescent in between the tennis courts and find a parking space even closer to the edge of the bluffs, free parking can you believe it? There are crowds that are there just to take pictures at the edge of the bluffs, but there is lots of room at the park to have a nice picnic, play some volleyball or a game of frisbee. Bring the dogs, bring the kids but keep them away from the edge of the bluffs. There is a playground, splash pad (there's no rule saying that only kids can play in the water), drinking fountains and porta potties. The view is breathtaking! The marina, beach, spires, and the deep blue expanse which is Lake Ontario can all be seen from here. Don't just be a tourist and take selfies at the edge of the bluffs. Put down a blanket have a picnic, play some touch football, play fetch with your dog then take off your shoes and walk through the fountains at the splash pad. Life is too short to speed walk through this lovely park. read more

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This location has many pathways for walking with the family. A great spot for sunrises and sunsets alike. The Bluffer's Park (best view of that iconic landscape) is at the west end and the beach is at the east end. Although I would be hasty if walking under the cliffs is your reason for visiting, the bluffs a constantly being eroded by the weather and are not safe to walk on or be under. With that being said, if you were completely hellbent on walking/being under them, I'd suggest picking dry days (when there hasn't been much rain) or going when the ground is frozen. Be mindful of where you stand. Make sure the ground isn't cut away beneath you. read more

Warning: yelp address is wrong. Takes you to a weird place that is definitely not the Bluffs. Also tried the google maps address which takes you to a small park at the top of the bluffs. There's a nice view of Lake Ontario but not much else. Take Brimley all the way south. Parking lot is at the very end. Bluffs are decent. It doesn't take long to visit/ take pictures of the actual Bluffs though. But there are some walking paths there that are nice. read more

Scarborough Bluffs - Rates from may-sep - Parks Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful spot for heading to the beach or sitting at the lakeside. Ideal for BBQing with family and friends. I enjoyed walking along the lakeshore at Scarborough Bluffs. Serene spot! read more

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Perfect place to stroll and walk about getting steps with resistance for a perfect cardio exercise

cant say i was ever here as a kid, it was very much not an attraction growing up outside of Toronto that was deemed worthy of a trip, even with the family going out and enjoying the best of Ontario, which this park would be considered in my mind to be one of the best parts of Ontario. i never had an interest in coming here until i saw some awesome photos of the bluffs, and i made an effort to come here myself on the next opportunity i could. i was fortunate to come on a really warm day in the spring time, which i found out that certain times of the year, the parking is completely free, BONUS! parked my car and made a venture out to the beach porition of the park which is at the bottom of the cliffs, so im taking photos, and slowly moving around, without any warning, next thing i know my right foot goes downwards and I'm up to my knee in mud/sand causing me to somewhat to the splits, i try to get myself out of this situation, and next thing i know both feet are to my knees in this sludge, after struggling for about ten minutes i managed to get both feet and body out of this situation, but i had to crawl back over and retrieve my shoe that was stuck a foot in the ground, with the hole filling back up with the sludge. the sludge also completely encased my shoe on the inside, so i was completely soiled and had to walk 1.5 km back to my car with one shoe in my hand, only wearing a sock and yeah WALK OF SHAME much? thankfully the only thing hurt was my pride on this one, my camera was complete unscathed, but i got some great shots before this incident, the only causality was my shoes and day was ruined. i love this park for the views, literally every single spot here is picturesque, and if you don't enjoy the views, its a nice spacious piece of land to come and hang out at. would highly recommend everyone to come experience this park! transit options are the seasonal 175 directly, and the 12 kingston bus indirectly with a huge walk, lots of parking available here, but it does fill up quickly during the summer months, you know when you have to pay for parking. read more

Scarborough Bluffs CAPTURES THE HEARTS OF SCABOROUGHIANS and A TON of people around the area. Whether it is taking a nice walk, barbequeing, heading out onto the waters, picnics, playing on the beach, or skipping rocks, Scarborough Bluffs IS THE PLACE TO BE. My favourite time at the Bluffs is catching the morning sunrise. the sky turns into layers of blues, reds, pinks, orange and yellow right over the layer of water. One of the best views are just as the sun just touches the horizon right onto the beach. Talk about picture perfect. read more

You know Billy Joel's Uptown Girl? Well replace the Up with Down and switch pearls and penthouses for costume jewelry and dive bars and you've got me. Getting me out of the downtown core, and into a car no less, ain't easy. I'll kick, scream, and develop the suburban sweats. "How long until we return? Should I bring a snack!!? Where are the cyclists?!?!" Enter an afternoon romp to Scarberia. It took far less time than I was expecting, and I was absolutely floored by the beauty of the Bluffs! I know, I know, Scarborough isn't like the Miss or Markham and is actually part of Toronto, but I still thought it would take much longer. We did get a little bit lost right around the Bluffs, but once there what a hike! What a white sand beach! What kind of wild Mediterranean-looking paradise is this just to the east of Toronto! I imagine if you go on a Saturday in the summer it's grossly packed, but on any other day I look forward to working towards my Bluff buff status. read more

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I saw in another Yelper's post that it had the price for Green P (Municipal) parking but when I was there and it was the month of May I didn't see any posting for lot number or machine to actually accept payment for either Bluffer's park lots. I was like... OK so I'm not going to pay then... If you're looking for the address for the park itself (low ground level) and not the cliffs above you're looking for: 1 Brimley Road South as a GPS address. I'm not quite sure what the 1859 Kingston road is all about... During the week and time we went it was VERY quiet and there were hardly any people around at all which was a nice change from the last time I can even remember going to see the Bluffs. Perhaps the parking enforcement which is only certains months of the year will actually be enforced this week? Calm water on good days, walkways on the inlet side and good, green areas to walk. Lots of bugs now though but not mosquitoes thankfully... This is one of the very few places in the city of Toronto that actually make you feel that you're not in the 4th largest city on the continent because besides the houseboats and a handful of homes on the cliff you can barely see any buildings at all. On a good day it can be a quiet oasis and on during hotter months on a weekend (prime time) it can be packed. Either way it's definitely a nice place to get a little variation of "relief" in our mostly flat town. When I say flat I mean no mountains flat... and no the Niagara escarpment doesn't count as a "mountain" because it's barely a hill. read more

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Who knew this existed? You need to get to the right spot at the top of the Park to see the beautiful and stunning cliff views. The views here are like something you would see in the Pure Michigan slogan and worth the trek. Make sure to check out the whole area, and all the different views from different locations. read more

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It's nice to see the Bluffs then you've seen it all Unfortunately, it needs an overhaul. There is nowhere to grab a coffee or drink. No seating. Not a large waterfront area. Not super convenient for walking. Bus rarely comes. read more

Nothing but pros, baby! Pros + Go to Bluffers Park. It's the best view of the Bluffs. + Parking is 70c per half hour. If you're lucky, you might find a spot on a weekend. Some people hike up/down the hill. If you're up for it, perhaps the parking is free. + Great place to host picnics, stop for a stroll or attraction to visit if you have a tourist visiting. read more

This is an awesome place in Toronto that not many venture out to. You can visit the top or the bottom of the bluffs. I always opt for the top so I can get the birds eye view of the water, and the surrounding areas. Park your car near the playground, and walk over to the grass ledge. There is a small wooden fence that nearly EVERYONE hops over to get better views of the Bluff's. Brave ones will crawl to the tip of the ledge for that Instagram photo. I did, and I was shaking the whole way down. Nice place to visit for sunsets, or even in the morning. Be careful, but have fun and enjoy the views. You will not feel like you are in Toronto. read more

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Great place to relax and have a picnic or just walk around and feed the birds. read more

Scarborough Bluffs - Sign near the water - Parks Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love this park! Clean and bustling with families and picnics. Lots of seating and trails to walk. Large parking lots and a couple restaurants. A very photogenic park! read more

Wow Great view, Lovely and peaceful combination of lake and cliffs edge, nobody would ever imagine such a scenery in Toronto, Great read more

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My favorite place to hang out and take pictures in the summer. Many wild animals spotted, people come here to host BBQ or picnic, parking is for free, beach walk and splendid scenery. This place can get really crowded on weekends on warm days, make sure to come early to ensure a parking spot. read more

I agree with the author of one of the reviews here. There seem to be a huge confusion for tourists about the Scaborough bluffs and Scaborough bluffs beach/water front. If you want to see the top view where you can see the water horizon, harbor, beach, parks , etc.. below along with stunning selfie pictures from the bluffs; insert this address into your GPS 61 Under Cliff Drive, Scaborough, ON M1N 3Z5, Canada The bluffs have stunning view, but it is illegal to be there on the bluffs looking down. Most if not all people going there just ignore the warning signs, climb the fence, and do whatever they plan on doing. If you want to hit the beach, swim in the water, or going to the harbor which you were looking at from the bluffs ealier, insert this address into your GPS. 1 Brimley Rd S, Scaborough, Ontario M1N 3Z5, Canada Both places worth a visit, but they are not the same (especially the address used for your GPS/Satellite) read more

For my 300th review, I want to write about the outdoors. I have fond memories of the Scarborough Bluffers Park. It is one of my secret places where I escape the city while in the city. Whether I am sitting on a bench in the park, standing along the shore or on top of the bluff, the sound of the waves crushing towards the boulders forms a fierce symphony. The scent of the lake swirls in the air, and I take it in deep. Under the blue sky and white clouds, white sails glide across the lake. Birds are common scenes, so are people walking their pets, a slow scroll on a boardwalk along the majestic view of the escapement. When the night draws and stars rise, the glittering velvet provides a backdrop for children stories and romantic novels. I envy the residents of the houses along the bluffs; they have a million-dollar view on their patios and through the windows. Though not allowed, many have climbed the cliff. I did, bare handed, when I was young, strong and idiotic. There are a few sailing clubs and yacht clubs on one side of the park. There is a restaurant, too, where you can have lunches and dinners. The food is okay, the price is high and the view is romantic. You have to pay for the view if you eat there. It gets windy. Bring a jacket and a pair of sunglasses. read more

A really nice beach with surprisingly clear water. I had only recently discovered this spot, after spending so many years visiting the toronto island beaches... this is a new favourite spot. I saw many cool hiking photos but when taking on the hiking trails it was nothing as expected. I would recommend this spot more for a relaxing beach day! read more

How to get to the bluffs? Drive to the end of Cecil Crescent. Once you find the children's playground, walk as far as you can into the park hop over the fence, and be rewarded with this epic view. No need to risk your life climbing anything. It's easily accessible. read more

From the view up top: Such a beautiful sight that sometimes you feel like you're staring at a tropical island. Very high up so caution is needed. A lot of young people will also come here to drink and smoke as you'll probably notice with all the empty bottles laying around. Lots of people also hike up and down the hill which I'd consider some day. For the beach: love it here. Parking can be almost impossible during the summer though so be prepared to either show up early or wait for a spot to become available. Lots of people put up their own tents during the summer, lots of families BBQ, lots of places to walk around and explore, and of course very kid friendly and family oriented. read more

A very nice walk. We had fun. A round trip took us about an hour. We realy liked the sound of the water at the stream. read more

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I sent a photo of The Bluffs to a few of my friends and they all believed me when I told them I spent a weekend in Hawaii..! THAT's how great the views are, how green the trees are, and how clear the water looks on a sunny summer day. My boyfriend and I visited The Bluffs one Monday morning. It was our first time and we had little to no knowledge as to where and how to reach the various lookout points as seen in photos online. We decided to just do a bit of exploration on our own... We started the day by driving all the way down Brimley Road South. To the right is a big Green P parking lot with a bunch of signs that say parking costs $0.75/half hour, but if you check the Green P website, it says parking is FREE on Monday to Friday before 5:00 PM. We took a stroll along the water, but there was no sign of a nice beach or a trail nearby. But we did notice some people up on the cliffs, so we decided to drive back up Brimley Road South to search for those lookout points. We hopped back in our car and at the intersection of Brimley Road South and Bluffers Park, I saw a sign that said 'Beach' so off we went! The path led us to a smaller parking lot that was about half full around noon. I kept thinking to myself, wow...I can't imagine how busy this beach is on the weekends! It was a nice, clean beach with soft sand. The only downside was there were quite a few seagulls flying around... We had an umbrella, so it was not a huge problem. ;) When we left the beach around 2:30 PM, the parking lot was PACKED (it was only Monday...). Our next stop was to the top of the cliffs to check out the lookout points, so we headed back up Brimley Road South. 1) West of Brimley Road South, we found our way past some tennis courts to the end of Cecil Crescent. There, we caught a beautiful view of the Yacht Club and its surroundings. 2) East of Brimley Road South, we ended up Lyme Regis Crescent (near Fairmount Public School). We had an amazing view of luscious greens, clear blue water, sandy beach, and the marina filled with yachts. We only had time to explore these two areas, but we'll definitely be back to spend more time at the beach and perhaps check out the Rosetta McClain Gardens, too. But...I'm fairly certain we will only return if we have time off again on a weekday. read more

Really just a beautiful place, year round. Even in winter, the bluffs are full of nature. The wind off the lake is harsh, but hundreds of mallards are encamped near shore, waiting for handouts. The trees are full of sparrows and a kingfisher is flying laps along the inlet, looking for anything that moves. The bluffs are at the bottom of a long, steep hill, so I wouldn't walk it unless that's your bag, but bring a camera and, if it's warm, a picnic. This place is an absolute gem hidden along the waterfront where west-siders fear to tread, but it's worth the trip and that's before we even talk about the beauty of the bluffs themselves. Ansel would have a field day. Pro-tip: dress warmer than you expect to need. The lake and bluffs seem to have reached an agreement that this is where all the cold goes. read more

As a Scarborough girl at heart, I guess I will always have a soft spot for this place. I don't get down here very much any more because I am carless, but once a year I descend the hill for our work's annual end of the year brunch. And each year I remember why this tucked away beauty is still breathtaking. This is a great place to go for a walk with a canine friend in order to enjoy the cliffs and the water. The only downside is the goose poo and the fact that it can be very crowded, and not everyone is a dog fan. Still, I love seeing the elaborate picnic set ups so many families have and taking in the smells and sounds of friends and families sharing a meal. A total must see in the eastend. read more

Living in Toronto for over a decade I did not manage to visit the Bluffs park until about a year or so ago, and I was completely in shock. Its AWESOME. The bluffs are beautiful there is a large sand beach and decent washroom facilities. Several volleyball nets and a large number of places to set up camp. This is a popular park so any long weekend be prepared to see and (smell!) a large number of families with food grilling on hibachis. You can hike up to the top of the Bluffs as well. There is parking but it is often full on weekends. You can bike, but there is a MASSIVE hill to contend with. Absolutely gorgeous and completely unique place to visit in TO. read more

I've only been to the Bluffs a few times (I'm more of a west-side girl). The area is gorgeous and unlike anything in Toronto. The Blufffs are an escarpment along the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Bluffer's Park is great to wander around and there's sailing at the Marina. An important note is that the Bluffs are quickly eroding - so I'd recommend checking it out with caution and care. (Just recently chunks of the Bluffs disappeared, and visitors have been injured attempting to climb around the rocks.) read more

Nothing to do so over crowded the beaches are great lif you find a spot parking is a joke not even able to drive down so go early if at all !! The private club is fantastic though !! read more