Coming soon: catch the dazzling cherry blossom trees at this Mississauga park
Published March 29, 2022 at 1:42 pm
It might be a little hard to believe given the freezing rain expected to arrive tomorrow morning (March 30) in Mississauga, but cherry blossom season in the city and across the GTA is just around the corner.
And the best place to catch glimpses of the blossoms and their ethereal beauty, come late April and early May when peak cherry blossom season arrives, is Kariya Park near Mississauga’s downtown core.
The tranquil, Japanese-style park, named for Mississauga’s sister city of Kariya, Japan, is often described by Mississauga officials and visitors alike as “a little oasis in the middle of a bustling city.”
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In fact, the quaint park and its cherry blossom trees often serve as a backdrop for May wedding photo shoots and other small gatherings.
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So, it can get busy during late April and into May as visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful replication of a Japanese garden, which also includes magnolia trees.
Also, don’t delay your outing to Kariya Park, or any number of other GTA locations where you’ll find the cherry blossoms, too long or you might miss them.
Peak bloom season lasts only a week to 10 days or so.
Mississauga has called Kariya its sister city since 1981. The Japanese city features a Mississauga Park, opened in 2001, that’s complete with a replica of Mississauga’s City Hall.
Kariya Park in Mississauga opened in July 1992.
The sister city initiative began in the 1950s as a way to promote communication between cities around the world. The original goal was to reduce conflict between nations in the aftermath of World War II.
Outside of Mississauga, people can catch cherry blossom season at High Park in Toronto, Centennial Park in Etobicoke (near Mississauga’s border), Broadacres Park in Etobicoke, Spencer Smith Park and Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington and, a little farther away, in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
