Coronation Park

Located on Remembrance Drive off Fort York Blvd, Coronation Park boasts a large area of green land. The park is kept in excellent condition all year round due to its historical significance. Coronation Park was established in 1934 when conservationists and war veterans decided to expand the role of the park by commemorative coronation planting. On May 12, 1937 the largest ceremonial planting of its time in Canada took place. A royal oak tree surrounded by a ring of oak trees was planted to create a central focus in the park. A grove of maple trees was also planted in memory of the many Canadian troops who fought overseas. 
 
Recreation 
Those war buffs in you can visit Battery Park to see a warplane, tank and artillery gun. For those who are looking for an active recreation, the park features a regional softball center with three slo-pitch softball diamonds are illuminated for night games.

Things to do in March
This park is perfect for a historical type of tourism. For those who are looking to learn about Toronto’s military history, include this park on your list along with Historic Fort York located just steps away. Fort York National Historic Site is a birthplace of urban Toronto. It is the location where the Battle of York came to its violent climax in 1813 during the War of 1812. The Fort served as the city's primary harbour defence between the 1790s and the 1880s, and was the home of a military garrison until the 1930s.

Rouge Park

Located at the Eastern edge of Toronto bordering Pickering lies a vast beautiful natural oasis called Rouge Park. Rouge Park is Canada’s first national urban park. With major events happening monthly, a kid’s zone, and a variety of hikes and activities, this park has everything to satisfy the nature lover from young to old. The park is also located next to the Toronto Zoo, so if you wanted to really jam-pack your day, you could always end your day at the park with a trip to the zoo, or vice versa!

Something you probably didn’t know: The Rouge River got its name from riverbank day causing the stream to look red, or “rouge” in French, hence the name Rouge Park.

Things to do in March: The month of March brings the first sights and sounds of spring, including blossoming flowers, leaves, and birds. March is the perfect time to take a guided hike in Rouge Park. Guided hikes happen 4 to 5 times a week at Rouge Park, and about 3 times daily. Each guided hike has a different challenge and activity level, so there’s something for everyone. You can download the walking schedule from The Rouge Park official website. Groups for the hike can be up to 15 people. 

Toronto Music Garden

Toronto Music Garden is located along Toronto’s Harbourfront in downtown Toronto, located at 475 Queen's Quay West on the waterfront between Bathurst Street and Spadina Avenue. 

This park is called a “Music Garden” because the landscape was designed to reflect Bach’s Suite No. 1 in G Major. It was designed by famous international cellist Yo Yo Ma and landscape designer Julie Moir Messery. For more information on the unique design, click the link below:

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/thewaterfront/parks/musicgarden.cfm

The music garden is best known for its Summer Music in the Garden performances and its audio guided tours which happen between June until September. The garden is also perfect for any flower or garden lover, as it boasts a vast array of plant species and wildlife. 

Although the park is significantly quieter during March, the park is open all year around and is the perfect time to explore the paths and musical landscape of the garden. Sitting right at the waters edge makes for breathtaking and peaceful views. If you are looking for more recreational activities, just to the east of the park sits Harbourfront center and the Natrel skating rink as well as many restaurants. Who wouldn’t love to skate and eat right on the waterfront?

For more information on the various recreational activities at Harbourfront Center, click on the link below: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/thewaterfront/parks/musicgarden.cfm

Environmental Tip: The Toronto Music Garden and Harbourfront center are located just a short walk from Union Station. Instead of wasting gas by driving, take the TTC or go bus to Toronto’s oldest train station and enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of the waterfront as you walk to the garden.