Colonel Samuel Smith Park

Colonel Samuel Smith Park is an urban park in Toronto and a former weekend get-away destination for Victorian Torontonians. The park has a variety of attractions, including a children's playground located only steps from Lake Ontario. A scenic hiking trail along a peninsula on Lake Ontario provides access to the waterfront, and to several rocky beaches with views of the lake or for birdwatching. A nearby yacht club provides opportunities for boat watching. The park offers a panoramic view of the city, with the iconic CN Tower visible on a clear day, as well as prime fishing spots and other outdoor activities. Throughout the park are observation decks, from which visitors may spot wildlife engaged in various activities, such as turtles...