Cherry blossom trees in High Park, Toronto are set to reach peak bloom, defined by at least 70% blossom opening, lasting between 4 to 10 days. With peak bloom commencing later this week, the city urges visitors to avoid climbing trees or removing any blossoms. Effective May 5, vehicle access to High Park will be restricted, though TTC Wheel-Trans will still service the area for visitors. Originally planted in 1959, the Sakura trees symbolize Torontoâs appreciation for Japanese-Canadians relocated post-World War II. Visitors can enjoy similar sights at several city parks and local university campuses.
Tens of thousands of people head to High Park every year to admire the blossoms, with peak bloom expected to last between four to ten days depending on weather.
Visitors are asked to avoid climbing the trees and removing blossoms or branches to protect these precious blooms and also to stay on paved pathways.
The first Sakura trees were planted in Toronto in 1959 as an appreciation gesture towards the acceptance of re-located Japanese-Canadians after WWII.
No vehicle access will be allowed inside High Park starting May 5, with TTC Wheel-Trans vehicles still able to drop off visitors during peak bloom.
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