Best Cheap Camping In Toronto Near Me

4worldlovers: High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.

On this website you can find information about High Park to help you plan your visit and to learn what makes this beautiful park a true gem in the Southwestern part of Toronto.

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High Park is home to a many cherry trees, called Sakura trees, that bloom in April or May - depending on weather. The beautiful white and pink cherry blossoms attract thousands of visitors to the park each year.

From wild forests to the Chinese gardens High Park has a truly genuine and beautiful vegetation - well taken care of by the city. Regardless of when you visit the gardens are always beautiful.

A walk along the Grenadier Pond on the west side of High Park will make you forget you are in the largest city in Canada. You will find ducks, geese and hiking trails by the lakeside. A popular destination by runners, hikers and families alike.

The park has a designated off-leash area for dogs and several paths where dogs are allowed to run free. While the dog park is not completely fenced in it is surrounded by natural borders such as thick bushes and trees.

The mini-zoo at High Park has llamas, buffalo, bison, deer, peacocks and a few other animals including cats and pigeons:) The zoo is open from 7am until dusk. Free admission.

Tennis courts, baseball diamonds and soccer fields are all present inside the park but many other sports can be played on the large grassy fields.

The Jamie Bell Adventure Playground is a large, unique play area designed in part by children. Make sure to include a visit to this adventure park this summer with your kids!

The 18 designated picnic areas seat hundreds of people. Reservation required for larger groups.

Whether you are taking your bicycle, the subway or your car these maps can help you get to the park and to find your way around the park once you arrived.

I've been to High Park many times but each time I bump into something new, discover yet another hidden corner or see a beautiful tree I never noticed before. Let me give you an idea just how large the park is: me and my two-year-old Golden Retreiver were zig-zagging through the park one day to take pictures but she got tired so I had to return with my camera two more times to take some more shots. Few other dogs have as much energy than young Goldens. Yup, that's how big it is.

If you really want to see the many faces of High Park you need to go in spring when nature is wide awake and everything is in full bloom, you also need to go in the fall when golden leaves cover the ground as far as the eye can see and you need to go in the winter to see just how beautiful ice and snow can be. Don't always come during the busiest times; High Park is most peaceful and relaxing early in the morning and after twilight. Here is a list of holidays in Canada 2023 to help you plan your visit.

Another beautiful park is located in nearby Brampton about a 40 minute drive away from High Park: Chinguacousy Park. This park has a small ski hill, a curling rink, snowtubing, a large splash pad and wading pool, beach volleball courts, a track and field stadium, a petting zoo, pony rides, long trails and a great playground. If you're ever nearby, set aside an afternoon to visit Chinguacousy Park - it's well worth it!

Around blooming season I visit the park occassionally with my camera to take new pictures and post new info and updates to this site.

4worldlovers: We regret to inform you that we have decided not to operate the Toronto Jellystone Park location during the 2023 camping season. This was not an easy decision for us but it’s one that we feel is in the best interest of our guests. We pride ourselves on providing our guests with great family camping experiences at Jellystone Park. Unfortunately several factors are occurring this year that will preclude us from fully doing so.


Rather than risk not providing our guests with the level of service and family entertainment they deserve, we have decided not to operate this year. We apologize for any possible inconvenience our decision may cause you and your family. Thank you for your understanding regarding this situation.


At Jellystone Park, we’re all about traditional family fun in a healthy outdoor environment. Our campground is conveniently located in the Toronto area and sits high and dry on 52 beautiful acres. Jellystone Park is perfect for any camping experience, whether you prefer a tent or an RV. We also have amazing furnished Canadian Habitat rental units for you to enjoy. Our park resort camping is ideal for grandparents, parents and children alike!


A family campground with lots of fun activities for everyone to enjoy!

There is always a lot to do at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park. Take a swim in our heated in-ground swimming pool, play a round of mini-putt golf, watch Yogi Bear cartoons, enjoy the traditional “Hey, Hey, Hey, Wagon Ride”, and much, much, more. You can also take part in any of our planned special events. There’s never a dull moment at Jellystone Park!

Meet Yogi Bear and all of his friends as part of your Jellystone Park camping experience.

4worldlovers: Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park (FoTBP) are volunteers from the community that work together to improve and maintain the green space, cultural and recreational activities of Trinity Bellwoods Park. Since 2001, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods has been recognized by Parks, Forestry & Recreation, the City and by the Councillor as the vehicle of community consultation for the park. We are a diverse group who are willing to share new ideas, respect other points of view, and participate in a collaborative process to create a vibrant community park.

Our Mission? We hope to ensure that the park will be maintained as a healthy public green space for decades to come. Toronto’s parks are often referred to as the “lungs” of our city. Besides providing a welcome refuge from the hurly burly of city life, park trees and public greens help clean our air of pollutants. Historically designated as an arboretum, Trinity Bellwoods Park, contains some of the oldest and most unique trees in Toronto. We want to take care of the existing natural environment and gradually improve it over time.

4worldlovers: We are following the advice and guidance of local health authorities to ensure we are providing the safest possible environment to MEC members and staff.

We aim to provide a safe environment that respects everyone’s comfort level and risk tolerance. Thanks for looking out for each other.

MEC is closely monitoring provincial government guidelines to ensure the safety of all members and staff.

Masks are optional for staff and customers. We support every individual’s personal preference and model our respect for those choices in how we treat each other.

Hand sanitizer stations are set up for members and staff to use.

Staff practice and promote everyday preventive behaviours including frequent hand washing and social distancing.

Common areas including doors, staircases, cash desks, and bike fitting areas are regularly disinfected.

Clinics and events are being offered, community room bookings are available.

4worldlovers: Sunnybrook Farm was the 154-hectare country estate of Joseph Kilgour in the late 1800s. It is located north of Leaside and south of the Bridle Path. After Kilgour's passing, his wife Alice donated Sunnybrook Farms to the city in 1928 to be used as a park. The Kilgour barns were preserved and currently serve as a public riding school. The Metropolitan Police stabled here until moving to the stables at Exhibition Place in 2005.

The Dogs Off-Leash Area is fenced, allows Commercial Dog Walkers and has a separate area for dogs weighing less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs). This park also has bike trails and sports fields.