Trinity Bellwoods Park Toronto is the kind of place that nudges you to slow down. First, the canopy shifts to reds and golds; then, the Great Lawn glows at golden hour; finally, the city hum softens into footsteps and camera shutters. Because it’s a straight shot from Union Station, you can plan a spontaneous escape and, afterward, unwind at your RivetStays suite—no endless scrolling through generic toronto hotels required.
Why Trinity Bellwoods Park Toronto shines in fall
To begin with, the tree-lined paths form a natural photo tunnel. Moreover, open lawns make picnicking easy, and Queen West cafés are steps away. As a result, even a short stroll feels like a proper mini-getaway.
Spread across 14.6 hectares (36 acres), Trinity Bellwoods drifts from Queen Street West to Dundas Street West, with most of the park resting in the old Garrison Creek ravine—there’s even a beloved off-leash “Dog Bowl” formed by the natural dip.
Look for the stone-and-iron gates at Queen & Strachan—the last whisper of the historic Trinity College that once stood here—and you’ve found the classic fall photo spot.
Bonus lore: locals still talk about the white squirrels around Bellwoods—a neighborhood legend that continues to charm visitors (and spark sightings). Keep your eyes peeled.
Getting to Trinity Bellwoods Park Toronto from Union
In most cases, the 501 Queen streetcar is simplest: connect from Union and ride west to Queen & Strachan for the south gates. Alternatively, you can walk ~2–3 km and sample coffee along King and Queen. However, while the UP Express is perfect for Union ↔ Pearson, it doesn’t serve the park—so the TTC remains your best bet.
A perfect afternoon at Trinity Bellwoods Park Toronto
- Leaf-peeping loop: Enter through the Queen Street gates, wander the central promenade toward Dundas, then spill onto the Great Lawn. Golden hour turns the trees into stained glass.
- The Dog Bowl pause: Grab a bench on the rim of the bowl and watch pups zip through the valley carved by long-ago Garrison Creek. It’s peak “Toronto wholesome.”
- Tuesday treat: Visiting May–October? Swing by the Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market at Dundas & Shaw (typically Tuesdays, 3–7 pm) for cider, produce, and local snacks.
When to go (and how to savor it)
Peak color often lands mid–late October in Toronto—though shoulder weeks can be just as dreamy with thinner crowds. The park is generally open 5:30 a.m. to midnight; sunrise walks are quiet, and late afternoons serve that honeyed light photographers love.
Where to stay (skip ordinary Toronto hotels)
You could sift through long lists of Hotels near Toronto or generic toronto hotels…or you could stay with us. RivetStays apartments put you minutes from Queen West—close to Trinity Bellwoods and an easy ride from Union—so you’re leaf-peeping by day and sipping something warm in your living-room-sized lounge by night. It’s why travelers choose RivetStays as their resting place.
Quick facts (for skimmers)
- Size: ~14.6 ha (36 acres); span: Queen St W to Dundas St W.
- History underfoot: Park sits in the Garrison Creek ravine; creek now flows underground.
- Hours: 5:30 a.m.–midnight (respect quiet hours).
