Spring in Toronto and Beyond. May, 2022

Spring has arrived in Toronto! As always, it comes unexpectedly and disappears just as quickly a couple of weeks later, giving way to the hot summer. But during this short season of renewal and spectacular blooms, we always try to make the most of its beauty.

Today, I'll show you Toronto's cherry blossoms, try to capture the fragrance of lilacs at Niagara, and take you for a stroll through a beautiful tulip farm

High Park is Toronto's largest natural park.

Nature lovers will enjoy its countless trees and gardens, a large pond, scenic walking trails, playgrounds, soccer and baseball fields, an outdoor swimming pool, and even a small zoo. Every spring, the park also becomes one of the city's most popular destinations when its cherry blossoms come into bloom. The story of High Park's cherry trees began more than 60 years ago, when Japan gifted Toronto nearly 2,000 cherry tree saplings as a symbol of friendship. The blooming season is brief — lasting only about two weeks — and thousands of people come to admire this spectacular display.

To beat the crowds, we woke up early and arrived first thing in the morning. It was absolutely worth it

Here are a few of the residents of the park's small zoo... and, of course, our own little miracle 

The cherry blossoms have faded, and a couple of weeks later the lilacs begin to bloom. Not everywhere just yet, but around Niagara Falls they are now at their peak.

This time, we headed to Centennial Lilac Garden, located not far from the falls. As soon as we stepped out of the car, we were greeted by my favorite fragrance in the world — the sweet scent of lilacs

With some regret, we leave the lilacs behind and head to TASC Tulip Pick Farm.

This was our first time visiting the farm. Endless rows of colorful tulips in different varieties stretch across the fields. The beauty is truly indescribable!

We also saw some unusual varieties 

And each visitor could also pick their own bouquet directly from the field 

Such a short, but incredibly beautiful spring we have