Canoe Landing Park, Urban park in CityPlace neighborhood, Toronto, Canada
Canoe Landing Park is an 8-acre green space in Toronto's CityPlace neighborhood with two multipurpose sports fields, walking paths, and a designated dog area. The park sits beside the Gardiner Expressway and features artistic elements including red canoe sculptures, colorful fishing bobbers, and a sculptural beaver dam installation.
The park officially opened in 2009 following a city-wide naming contest that replaced its original designation as CityPlace Park. Vancouver-based landscape architects Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg partnered with Toronto's Planning Partnership and artist Douglas Coupland to shape its design.
The name reflects the canoe as a key transportation method in Canadian history and culture. Red canoe sculptures and beaver dam artworks throughout the space connect visitors to water-based traditions and natural heritage that remain central to how people experience the park.
The park is freely accessible and offers ample space for walking, exercising, and relaxing with family or pets. It is advisable to visit during quieter times if you prefer a calmer experience, as it can get busy during peak hours with players and runners.
The park includes a Miracle Mile running track dedicated to Terry Fox, the marathon runner and activist who became a symbol of perseverance. This special track allows visitors to connect with his legacy while exercising in the space.
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