When is Philosopher's Walk open?
Open 24 hours, every day.
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Philosopher's Walk
- 4.7447 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Philosopher's Walk is a peaceful, tree-lined park winding between University of Toronto campuses, offering a leafy escape in the heart of the city. Specialties include tranquil walking trails, historic landmarks and seasonal blooms — ideal for a reflective stroll, photography, or a quiet break from nearby bustle.
Quick answers
Philosopher's Walk in short
When is the best time to visit Philosopher's Walk?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Philosopher's Walk indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Philosopher's Walk?
78 Queens Pk Cres W,Toronto, ON M5S 2C5,Canada.
Right now · 4:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
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- Feels
- 13°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 5pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
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- Open 24 hours
Where and how
- 1 Philosopher's Walk
- 2 Writers Room Bar · 5 min
- 3 Duke of York · 7 min
- 4 Bata Shoe Museum · 7 min
- 5 Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 447 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Morning walks
- Walking trails
- Scenic views
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Quiet
- Historic
- Spacious
- University students
- Tourists
- Pet owners
What people say
Nice little walkway in between the university buildings and up to the Museum. A bit barren in winter, must be super-nice in summer and spring.
Loverly trees, nice angle of sunshine, well-maintained benches, good people strolling around..
Around Bloor Street Culture Corridor
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Writers Room BarCocktail bar · 5 min walk
Good nowDuke of YorkPub · 7 min walk
Bata Shoe MuseumMuseum · 7 min walk
Good nowHemingway's Restaurant and BarNew Zealand · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 5 pm. Jacket from 5 pm.
JacketFrom 5 pm
Light layerUntil 5 pm