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Cherry blossoms are blooming in Toronto. Here's where to see them in High Park and beyond

Cherry blossoms are blooming in Toronto. 'Cherry Blossom Watch' in High Park reports High Park cherry blossoms are in Stage 4 of the bloom development process as of April 28. 'In a few days, we will be able to predict when peak bloom in High Park will occur,' the cherry blossom watch reads. Spring is finally here and ever since first being planted in Canada almost 70 years ago, the blooming of the cherry blossoms has attracted locals and tourists alike. Toru-Hagiwara, the Japanese ambassador to Canada, first presented 2,000 Japanese Somei-Yoshino trees in 1959 to the citizens of Toronto on behalf of the citizens of Tokyo, planted in appreciation of the city accepting relocated Japanese-Canadians following the Second World War, according to the City of Toronto . Thousands of Canadians and tourists gather annually at parks to partake in the centuries-old tradition of hanami, which is the Japanese term for flower viewing. A post shared by High Park Nature Centre 🌿 (@highparknaturecentre) Each year, the peak bloom dates of the cherry blossoms vary, with April 18 being the big day in 2024. Ahead of this year's bloom, the City of Toronto has released the different locations to witness the spectacle across the GTA. For a full list of locations across the GTA, visit . The City of Toronto has provided some advice for those heading out to any of the locations. Do not climb trees, pull off branches or pluck any blooms, which can damage the trees. Visitors are also advised to stay on existing trails to protect ecologically sensitive areas, as well as put litter in designated spots to keep the area beautiful. To track the development of the cherry blossoms in the famous High Park location, has a detailed and updated tracker so you can plan your visit. Typically, late April to early May is the peak bloom time, depending on the weather. Additionally, a Cherry Blossom Hotline offering information about bloom predictions can be reached at 647-946-2547 .