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Sakura Watch, April 26, 2019 - Surprise! Cherry Blossoms will open sooner than predicted after witnessing the buds have all jumped into the fourth development stage much faster than expected! During today's visit to High Park, I could see nearly all the buds had their florets partially extended, including many with vibrant, pink bulbs. Keep reading for more details and photos below or watch my latest YouTube video
https://www.sakurainhighpark.com/blog/2019/4/27/sakura-watch-april-26-2019-surprise-cherry-blossoms-will-open-sooner-than-predicted Sakura Watch, April 23, 2019 - Third stage begins, and I predict the peak bloom are the key highlights of today’s update. When I first arrived at High Park, I could clearly see the cherry blossom trees were dotted with bright green buds. Once I to a closer look, I was pleased to have seen the buds had moved into the third stage of development.
Watch the latest Youtube video update This will be the 60th anniversary of the sakura cherry blossoms in High Park.
Sakura Watch, April 17, 2019 - All blossom buds now have green tips throughout High Park which means the trees are well into the second stages of development. The shape and overall health of the buds are also excellent indicators that the next stages shouldn’t be too far behind. Watch the latest YouTube video update APRIL 16, 2019/METROLINXHe protects customers on the Lakeshore East line by day and Toronto Raptors players by night. This Customer Service Ambassador might just be the best guard around. “Please stand clear of the doors. Doors are now closing.” It’s one of the familiar voices you hear every morning on Lakeshore East trains. On one train in … Continue reading
GREEN TIPS SIGNAL SECOND STAGEEpisode 5 of Sakura Watch 2019 has been posted (read the latest update here). Few days of warmer weather has finally helped the trees to begin moving into the next stage of bud development. The blossom buds are now larger, well rounded and showing green tips.
WAITING FOR THE WARMTHThough we are now seeing signs of bud progression, consistent warmer weather is still needed to help keep everything moving along smoothly. Unfortunately, the weather forecast, for now, is still a bit up and down, making accurate predictions, well, unpredictable. For now, all things continue to point to the usual bloom dates which range from of end of April or early May. But again, it’s too early for an accurate prediction, and more observation is needed. Thanks for visiting and be sure to read the latest post to see the video and photos. As always, watch for more updates soon! https://www.sakurainhighpark.com/predicting-blooms April 25 to May 5th Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival, offers an outstanding selection of over 200 films from Canada and around the world to Toronto audiences of more than 200,000. The 2019 Hot Docs Festival will run April 25 to May 5, 2019. FIND FILMS & TICKETS Festival tickets and packages are on sale now. Between April 25 and May 5, venues across Toronto will be taken over by Hot Docs screenings, audiences and international delegates. Locations
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Celebrate Easter Sunday with Mariposa Cruises aboard a two-hour cruise along Toronto's harbour. Enjoy a delicious market-fresh buffet brunch and scenic views of the city's iconic skyline and harbour. The perfect way for families to spend an afternoon, activities include an Easter Egg hunt, face painting and Easter crafts for the kids. https://mariposacruises.com/public-cruises/special-event-cruises/easter-sunday-brunch-cruise/ EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE Date: Sunday, April 21, 2019 – 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM Location: Mariposa Cruises – Toronto – Northern Spirit Boarding Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Cruising: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Seating: Reserved-Communal EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE PRICES
Also - the Park will be CAR FREE during peak blossom. High Park will be car-free during the cherry blossom peak bloom Changes aim to increase public safety and ease traffic congestion both in the park and surrounding neighbourhood. Read on to learn more … Updated April 2, 2019 - The City of Toronto made an important announcement for the 60th anniversary of the cherry blossoms in High Park - this will be the first year that vehicles will not be allowed to park or drive through the park during the peak bloom period between late April to early May. Read the complete post on the Toronto.ca website. He also went on to specify that “There will be a significant increase in the number of Parking Enforcement Unit officers (PEOs)” and that “they will be patrolling the streets around the Park.” Local residents in the past have complained of cars blocking driveways or double parking on streets and this year cars found illegally parked will be ticketed and even towed as necessary. Missed original exhibition. Now on permanent display - Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
May 25 - ongoingLocated in the Signy Eaton North Gallery on Level 2. Access to the artwork is via Galleria Italia. This exhibition is included with General Admission. Donors' Previews: April 5 - May 24, 2019 Members' Viewing: April 23 - May 24, 2019 Opens to the public on May 25, 2019 Thanks to the generosity of the David Yuile & Mary Elizabeth Hodgson Fund and over 4,700 #InfinityAGO donors, Yayoi Kusama’s INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM - LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER is now a part of the AGO’s Collection…forever. |
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