Little Norway Park

Located on Toronto's Harbourfront at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Queen's Quay West, Little  Norway Park is a perfect place to visit in March to catch first rays of Spring sun.

How to get here: You can hop on the 509 Harbourfront replacement bus from Union Station (as no streetcars are currently running on Queens Quay) and get off at Bathurst Street. Alternatively, take a 511 Bathurst Streetcar and get off at Queens Quay. If its warm enough out, hop on your bike, or rent a Bixi and reach the park by a bike route along Queens Quay and Lakeshore. The sustainable way to go!

Little Norway Park commemorates Norwegian Air Force training base during the World War II. In 1976, a Norwegian boulder was placed in the park to serve a monument to the time Norwegian Force trained there. In the 1980's the location was cleared and some of the land was used for building a housing complex, while the rest of the area was devoted to the park. In 1987 the park has officially received its current name during which King Olav V of Norway was present.

The park offers an array of sporting activities. There is a baseball diamond, a soccer pitch, a winding jogging paths and a children’s playground. In the Spring and Summer time, the park is blooming with flower gardens and healthy green grass.  If you are walking a dog put it on a leash so the fluffy one doesn’t break the flowers, this way you are helping to preserve the natural habitat.

Things you can do in March: As the spring takes its stroll, the snow starts to melt and uncover the garbage that has been left in the snow all winter. You can help by bringing a garbage bag with you on a stroll and pick up any debris you might see. The park is located right on the edge of the lake and offers a great lake view. Bring your cameras and snap some Spring-inspired shots of awakening nature.