Kemi Chima

Been wanting to visit the Gardiner Museum because it is right opposite the ROM. Finally visited today, and I was not disappointed. The museum specializes in clay and ceramic works . It has beautiful displays from all over the world both contemporary and ancient. If you want a quiet place to look at art without being overwhelmed then this is the place to visit. Was so lucky to even meet one of the local Canadian artists Silvana Michetti. She took time to explain to me how she makes her pieces. Her art is exquisite! Tickets are $15 for adults but admission is free on Wednesday afternoons from 4pm. And presto card holders get 20% off.
Pro-tip: You can get in for free if you have a reservation at the Clay Restaurant but note that the restaurant is only open from 11am-3pm.

I had a lovely time at Center Island! Beautiful walking trails, plenty of cozy spaces. Perfect for a picnic, small family parties, time alone on the beach/ water front, hiking, and cycling. Don't miss the William Meany Maze and the beautiful kid friendly gardens. The bike rental place on the Island closes by 5pm so bring your own bike or rent from harborfront before getting on the ferry if you plan to go later in the day. Not too many options for food so bring yours if possible. Long wait lines for ferry but you can choose to take a water taxi which costs more. I'm definitely going back again!

Lovely well shaded park with free parking and washrooms sprinkled at strategic locations throughout the park. Lots of trails- both main trails and unpaved side trails. It's contenders to a network of other parks. Excellent park for cycling and having a picnic. Came here for a 5k/8k race. The trail we took was relatively flat so it was an easy race.