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District of Toronto, Canada
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Scarborough is the easternmost of the six former municipalities which formed Metro Toronto.
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Formal gardens with rose gardens and a rock fountain surrounded by a pergola, with spectacular views of Lake Ontario from the top of Scarborough Bluffs
Scarborough Historical Museum has a small collection of rural 19th-century buildings. Free guided tours are offered during the hours of operation.
Scarborough Bluffs
On a 14-km stretch along the shoreline of Lake Ontario. The highest cliff is 65 m and the views of the waves crashing along the shore are beautiful. Definitely a must see and there are no entry fees but parking is paid and very limited on summer weekends. Warning for those walking in: There is a steep road down to Bluffer's Park. Bus 175 eliminates the steep walk.
formerly known as Guildwood Park
The park has some beautiful gardens holding the pillars and facades of many elegant temple-like buildings that were demolished to make way for glass and steel skyscrapers.
Augustus Jones, who surveyed Scarborough, built this cabin in 1795. This is the oldest building in Scarborough, and the second oldest in Toronto after Scadding Cottage in Exhibition Place in the Harbourfront district.
Beautiful park with a large pond, marshes, wildlife, flower beds, picnic tables, children's playground, WC. The pond is stocked with goldfish visible from the wharf near the main pavilion. In mid-May, the rolling hills are picturesque with yellow dandelions in bloom.
Canada's premier zoo showcasing over 3,000 animals representing over 300 species, the Toronto Zoo is divided into seven zoogeographic regions (Indo-Malaya, Africa, Americas, Tundra Trek, Australasia, Eurasia, and the Canadian Domain) featuring both indoor and outdoor displays. It worth a visit in both the winter and summer months. It is the largest zoo by area in the world, so prepare for a long walk if you plan to see everything. Toronto Zoo is a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive™ certified facility, with accessibility tools to help guests with sensory needs or invisible disabilities.
The Gorilla Rainforest is the world’s largest indoor habitat for the western lowland gorilla, and one of the zoo's most popular pavilions.
Named after Canadian abstract landscape artist, the gallery features temporary exhibitions and hosts art events.
Dedicated to the history of WWII in Asia.
A federal park full of nature and wildlife, featuring a sandy beach, forests & rolling hills where visitors can hike, swim, canoe & fish.
Nature paths through wooded ravine along the West Highland Creek, ball diamond, multipurpose sports field, tennis courts, picnic areas, off-leash dog area, wading pool and playground.
Large park with a creek running through a forested area; trails, picnic areas, playgrounds & a splash pad.
Old-fashioned diner in Highland Creek. A bit of a historical site.
Traditional 'fish and chips', and deep-fried Mars bars.
Known for having the best wings in Scarborough, King Georges Arms is also a pub and attraction for late night drinks.
This fast food restaurant with good pizza and burgers. It's a mainly take-out restaurant with small seating environment and is open for late-night requirements.
雅瓊海鮮酒家
Popular Chinese restaurant. Serves dim-sum at lunch, and a large selection of items at dinner. Open at all times.
Ample seating with pool tables.
3 star, with high-speed internet access, continental breakfast, fitness centre and business facilities.
Includes continental breakfast each morning, high speed wifi, cableTV with movies. 20,000² ft atrium houses a large swimming pool, saunas, whirlpool, exercise room and squash court.
Suburban shopping mall.
Suburban shopping mall.
Suburban shopping mall.
Suburban shopping mall.
This large 2-level suburban mall offers big-box & brand-name shops & a cinema. Post office outlet within Shoppers Drug Mart.
Suburban shopping mall with food court, bakeries, and supermarkets.
By car
The borough's major freeway is Ontario Highway 401, Canada's busiest highway.
By train
By bus
With the temporary closure of the Scarborough Centre Bus Terminal until about 2030, the following bus services have various on-street, curb-side stops near Scarborough Town Centre (mall) and near on…
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