Toronto Cherry Blossom Express: Hamilton West Side (April 30th Update)

🌸 Royal Botanical Gardens (⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended!) 📍 Location: Royal Botanical Garden - Arboretum (Use this for navigation!) (Photos 1-8) Summary: GO NOW! 🏃♀️💨 Petals are starting to fall (🌸🌧️), and green leaves 🍃 are sprouting—late bloom alert! Head straight to the 6 ancient trees at the farthest corner (150m past the electric box + bench in Photo 8). You’ve got 3-4 days left to catch the glittering cherry blossom rain! 🌸✨ Added some portrait photos for your reference 📸 (Authorized to share!). 💡 Photography Tips: Golden Hour Magic: Late afternoon sun = dreamy backlight on hair/shoulders 👩🦰🌞 (see sample shots!). Aerial Angle: Shoot from above with cherry blossoms as foreground 🌸, model seated below 🧚. Cosplay/Wedding Vibes: This spot = fairy tale magic 👰✨! Pro Move: The sun peeked out briefly today—seize those rays! ☀️📸 🅿️ Parking: Limited spots, but wait 5-6 mins for a slot. Must navigate to the Arboretum address! 🚗💡. After May 1st: Entrance fee applies (still $10 CAD today!). 🌸 Spencer Smith Park 📍 Location: 1400 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 1B3 (Photos 9-10) Summary: Peak bloom! 🌸🎉 Tiny cherry corridor (~12 trees). Best for couples/family portraits 👨👩👧👦—but weekdays only! Weekends = crowds + queueing. 💡 Photography Tips: Phone Hack: Flip camera downward 📱🔄 for epic perspective shots! Telephoto Tricks: Zoom in for layered depth 🔭🌸. 🅿️ Parking: Paid lot nearby (9 AM–6 PM, hourly rates). Walk ~200m to the blossoms. 🌸 Final Verdict: RBG = Priority: Bigger trees, more secluded, easier for photos 📸🌳. Spencer Smith = Quick Stop: 10-min drive from RBG—worth it for portraits, skip otherwise. 🚗 Pro Tip: Follow me for real-time blossom updates! No copy-paste fluff here 🚫. DM for photoshoot bookings 📩 (portraits shared with consent!). #CherryBlossomSeason #TorontoSakura #HamiltonFlowers 🌸🍁