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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
Gardiner Museum
111 Queens Park 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, 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
Mazzoleni Hall
273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6, Canada
Village of Yorkville Park
115 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6, Canada
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
79 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 3L8, 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
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
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Gallery Grill
7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 2W2
Proof Bar & Patio
220 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 3B7, Canada
L'Espresso Bar Mercurio
321 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1S5, Canada
Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar
142 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A8, Canada
Nearby local services
Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor
351 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7, Canada
DIOR Toronto Colonnade
131 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1R1, Canada
Hero's Barbershop
38 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2G2, Canada
A Medical Spa Inc. 一间瑿美 医美诊所
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Lilliane's Fine Jewellery
89 Bloor St W 204 W #204, Toronto, ON M5S 1M1, Canada
Sandbox VR
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J.French Beauty and Spa
106 Cumberland St 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6, Canada
Careers by Design
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Liss Gallery
112 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6, Canada
ALO
60 Bloor St W Unit 1, Toronto, ON M4W 3B8, Canada
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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
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310 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W4, Canada
QuickStay - Luxury in Yorkville (Yonge & Bloor)
155 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 0B4, Canada
The Anndore House - JDV by Hyatt
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Philosopher's Walk

78 Queens Pk Cres W, Toronto, ON M5S 2C5, Canada
4.7(248)
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, Gardiner Museum, Bata Shoe Museum, Church of the Redeemer, Art Museum at the University of Toronto - Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, Mazzoleni Hall, Village of Yorkville Park, Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse, restaurants: Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar, Amal Toronto, Writers Room Bar, Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor), B Espresso Bar, CLAY Restaurant, Gallery Grill, Proof Bar & Patio, L'Espresso Bar Mercurio, Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar, local businesses: Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor, DIOR Toronto Colonnade, Hero's Barbershop, A Medical Spa Inc. 一间瑿美 医美诊所, Lilliane's Fine Jewellery, Sandbox VR, J.French Beauty and Spa, Careers by Design, Liss Gallery, ALO
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Nearby attractions of Philosopher's Walk

Royal Ontario Museum

Queen's Park

Koerner Hall

Gardiner Museum

Bata Shoe Museum

Church of the Redeemer

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

Mazzoleni Hall

Village of Yorkville Park

Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse

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
Click for details
Koerner Hall

Koerner Hall

4.9

(710)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
Gardiner Museum

Gardiner Museum

4.4

(287)

Closed
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Philosopher's Walk

Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar

Amal Toronto

Writers Room Bar

Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)

B Espresso Bar

CLAY Restaurant

Gallery Grill

Proof Bar & Patio

L'Espresso Bar Mercurio

Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar

Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar

Terima Coffee + Pantry Bar

4.6

(40)

Closed
Click for details
Amal Toronto

Amal Toronto

4.4

(1.4K)

$$$

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details
Writers Room Bar

Writers Room Bar

4.3

(545)

$$$

Closed
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Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)

Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)

4.8

(3.5K)

Closed
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Nearby local services of Philosopher's Walk

Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor

DIOR Toronto Colonnade

Hero's Barbershop

A Medical Spa Inc. 一间瑿美 医美诊所

Lilliane's Fine Jewellery

Sandbox VR

J.French Beauty and Spa

Careers by Design

Liss Gallery

ALO

Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor

Galleria Supermarket Express Bloor

4.2

(335)

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DIOR Toronto Colonnade

DIOR Toronto Colonnade

3.6

(71)

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Hero's Barbershop

Hero's Barbershop

5.0

(81)

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A Medical Spa Inc. 一间瑿美 医美诊所

A Medical Spa Inc. 一间瑿美 医美诊所

4.9

(41)

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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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Kris BacksKris Backs
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.
Ashmit DeepAshmit Deep
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.
David OkoliDavid Okoli
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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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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