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Philosopher's Walk — Attraction in Toronto

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Philosopher's Walk
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The Philosopher's Walk is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, Japan between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji. First opened in 1890 and extended again in 1912, the path follows the course of a shallow irrigation channel bringing water from the Lake Biwa Canal.
Nearby attractions
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada
Queen's Park
111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2, Canada
Koerner Hall
273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6, Canada
Varsity Centre
299 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 0A9, Canada
University of Toronto Faculty of Law
78 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C5, Canada
Gardiner Museum
111 Queens Park 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
Victoria University
73 Queens Park #106, Toronto, ON M5S 1K7, Canada
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7, Canada
Church of the Redeemer
162 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1M4, Canada
Art Museum at the University of Toronto - Justina M. Barnicke Gallery
7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3H3, Canada
Nearby restaurants
Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar
78 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 1K7, Canada
Amal Toronto
131 Bloor St W 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5S 1R1, Canada
Writers Room Bar
4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
Acacia Café UofT (formerly known as The Innis Cafe)
5 Hoskin Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 1H7, Canada
Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)
335 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7, Canada
B Espresso Bar
273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2, Canada
CLAY Restaurant
111 Queens Park 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
Proof Bar & Patio
220 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 3B7, Canada
Gallery Grill
7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 2W2, Canada
L'Espresso Bar Mercurio
321 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1S5, Canada
Nearby local services
The Royal Conservatory of Music
273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2, Canada
John P. Robarts Research Library
130 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 0C2, Canada
WeCloudData Academy
180 Bloor St W #1003, Toronto, ON M5S 1T6, Canada
Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor
351 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7, Canada
Art Museum at the University of Toronto - University of Toronto Art Centre
15 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3H7, Canada
SEPHORA
77 Bloor St W Unit #1, Toronto, ON M5S 1M2, Canada
University of St. Michael's College
81 St Mary St, Toronto, ON M5S 1J4, Canada
Legislative Assembly of Ontario
1 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M7A 1A8, Canada
Pala 148
148 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A8, Canada
DIOR Toronto Colonnade
131 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1R1, Canada
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4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8, Canada
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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
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310 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W4
QuickStay - Luxury in Yorkville (Yonge & Bloor)
155 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 0B4, Canada
The Anndore House - JDV by Hyatt
15 Charles St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 1S1, Canada
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Philosopher's Walk

78 Queens Pk Cres W, Toronto, ON M5S 2C5, Canada
4.7(243)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Philosopher's Walk is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, Japan between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji. First opened in 1890 and extended again in 1912, the path follows the course of a shallow irrigation channel bringing water from the Lake Biwa Canal.

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attractions: Royal Ontario Museum, Queen's Park, Koerner Hall, Varsity Centre, University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Gardiner Museum, Victoria University, Bata Shoe Museum, Church of the Redeemer, Art Museum at the University of Toronto - Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, restaurants: Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar, Amal Toronto, Writers Room Bar, Acacia Café UofT (formerly known as The Innis Cafe), Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor), B Espresso Bar, CLAY Restaurant, Proof Bar & Patio, Gallery Grill, L'Espresso Bar Mercurio, local businesses: The Royal Conservatory of Music, John P. Robarts Research Library, WeCloudData Academy, Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor, Art Museum at the University of Toronto - University of Toronto Art Centre, SEPHORA, University of St. Michael's College, Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Pala 148, DIOR Toronto Colonnade
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Nearby attractions of Philosopher's Walk

Royal Ontario Museum

Queen's Park

Koerner Hall

Varsity Centre

University of Toronto Faculty of Law

Gardiner Museum

Victoria University

Bata Shoe Museum

Church of the Redeemer

Art Museum at the University of Toronto - Justina M. Barnicke Gallery

Royal Ontario Museum

Royal Ontario Museum

4.7

(14.8K)

Closed
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Queen's Park

Queen's Park

4.5

(1.9K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Koerner Hall

Koerner Hall

4.9

(705)

Open 24 hours
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Varsity Centre

Varsity Centre

4.5

(291)

Open 24 hours
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Philosopher's Walk

Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar

Amal Toronto

Writers Room Bar

Acacia Café UofT (formerly known as The Innis Cafe)

Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)

B Espresso Bar

CLAY Restaurant

Proof Bar & Patio

Gallery Grill

L'Espresso Bar Mercurio

Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar

Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar

4.6

(42)

Closed
Click for details
Amal Toronto

Amal Toronto

4.4

(1.4K)

$$$

Closed
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Writers Room Bar

Writers Room Bar

4.3

(550)

$$$

Closed
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Acacia Café UofT (formerly known as The Innis Cafe)

Acacia Café UofT (formerly known as The Innis Cafe)

4.9

(42)

Closed
Click for details

Nearby local services of Philosopher's Walk

The Royal Conservatory of Music

John P. Robarts Research Library

WeCloudData Academy

Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor

Art Museum at the University of Toronto - University of Toronto Art Centre

SEPHORA

University of St. Michael's College

Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Pala 148

DIOR Toronto Colonnade

The Royal Conservatory of Music

The Royal Conservatory of Music

4.1

(141)

Click for details
John P. Robarts Research Library

John P. Robarts Research Library

4.4

(272)

Click for details
WeCloudData Academy

WeCloudData Academy

4.6

(46)

Click for details
Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor

Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor

4.2

(323)

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Reviews of Philosopher's Walk

4.7
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4.0
6y

There is some work being done off the path for a significant amount of this lovely little walkway. All the same it was very nice once we got past the area being repaired. Sitting under an oak tree and admiring the surrounding buildings that make up some the older parts of the University of Toronto can somehow occupy quite a lot of the afternoon. Unlike a park of size, you never really forget you're in the big city. I always enjoy those places that allow escape from the city but this time I was visiting and enjoyed instead the history and importance of the place; you can almost imagine those scholars that made Canada the country it is walking under these trees and through these gates...

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5.0
1y

Philosophers Walk truly is a hidden gem in downtown Toronto, tucked away in the bustling heart of the city. The park is concealed between the Royal Ontario Museum, the Varsity Center, and Trinity College. With immaculately groomed grounds lined with mature and young trees, it is an oasis within the urban landscape of Toronto. The park invites people to its beautiful surroundings, whether indulging in bird watching, observing people passing by, or simply...

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4.0
9y

I found the Philosopher's walk entrance just off bloor street and took it through the back of the ROM and the Royal Conservatory and ended up at Queen's Park. The walk was very busy with students go to and from class. The green space has a few plaques outlining what used to be on the walk before it became a park. A Great walk and park to sit and watch the city happen before your eyes. - A...

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There is some work being done off the path for a significant amount of this lovely little walkway. All the same it was very nice once we got past the area being repaired. Sitting under an oak tree and admiring the surrounding buildings that make up some the older parts of the University of Toronto can somehow occupy quite a lot of the afternoon. Unlike a park of size, you never really forget you're in the big city. I always enjoy those places that allow escape from the city but this time I was visiting and enjoyed instead the history and importance of the place; you can almost imagine those scholars that made Canada the country it is walking under these trees and through these gates and archways.
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Philosopher's Walk is one of Toronto's hidden gems. Stand in the middle, close your eyes and listen to the sounds of nature (e.g. for different birds plus squirrels) and you forget that you're about 200 minutes from busy Bloor Street. The park is simply beautiful and we'll maintained. I recommend late April to early May to catch the flower blossoms in spring.
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There is some work being done off the path for a significant amount of this lovely little walkway. All the same it was very nice once we got past the area being repaired. Sitting under an oak tree and admiring the surrounding buildings that make up some the older parts of the University of Toronto can somehow occupy quite a lot of the afternoon. Unlike a park of size, you never really forget you're in the big city. I always enjoy those places that allow escape from the city but this time I was visiting and enjoyed instead the history and importance of the place; you can almost imagine those scholars that made Canada the country it is walking under these trees and through these gates and archways.
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Philosopher's Walk is one of Toronto's hidden gems. Stand in the middle, close your eyes and listen to the sounds of nature (e.g. for different birds plus squirrels) and you forget that you're about 200 minutes from busy Bloor Street. The park is simply beautiful and we'll maintained. I recommend late April to early May to catch the flower blossoms in spring.
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