Toronto Music Garden

The Toronto Music Garden is a delightful and beautifully landscaped 3 acre garden, inspired by the music of Bach, located on the Toronto Harbourfront

A flower lined pathway invites visitors into the Toronto Music Garden
A flower lined pathway invites visitors into the Toronto Music Garden cc licensed photo by Mike Miley

The Toronto Music Garden is a celebration of music and art inspired by the first of a six part film series by Renowned Cellest Yo-Yo Ma titled 'Inspired by Bach'. In the first film of the series, Yo-Yo Ma and renowned landscape designer, Julie Moir Messervy worked together to interpret Bach's first suite in nature. The garden was originally planned for Boston, but after that fell through the project was embraced by Toronto.

The 3 acre garden is divided into 6 sections inspired by the movements of Bach's Suite No. 1 for Unaccompanied Cello. The sections are Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabnade, Menuett, and Gigue. The park is a beautiful spot to quietly meditate on art and nature.

Be sure to take advantage of the 'Summer Music in the Garden' concert series held in the gardens on Thursdays at 7 pm and on Sundays at 4 pm.

You will find the Toronto Music Garden located in the Harbourfront District. For more information about the park visit the official site link below.



Facts For Your Visit

Fee: No

Toronto Music Garden Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Address: 479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8, Canada

Phone: 0346 7047080

Official Website: Toronto Music Garden

Toronto Music Garden Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating A beautiful public garden right next to the harbor. Plenty of areas to sit and picnic. Several benches to relax on as well. Beautiful flowers and trees. The area was very clean and well maintained. There is also a public restroom there that is open until 7 PM.
Samantha deManbey - 5 months ago

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5 Star Rating The Toronto Music Garden, one of the city's most picturesque locations, hosted the New Year’s Eve 2025 celebration. Unfortunately, the event was plagued by several issues that left attendees disappointed. First, the event lacked proper planning. The venue was not suitable for the large crowd that gathered, and the space felt insufficient. Coordination between different elements of the event was noticeably poor. A countdown was projected on a wall near the main stage, and people excitedly began counting down. However, before the countdown even finished, fireworks unexpectedly started on the opposite side of the park. This caught the crowd off guard, as most attendees assumed the fireworks would only happen near the stage. The sudden shift caused many people to rush toward the opposite end of the park, creating a potentially dangerous situation, especially since the event was held near the waterfront. Moreover, the end of the event was just as chaotic. Public transportation services were very limited, forcing many attendees to wait in the rain for an extended period before they could head home. This lack of organization and preparation added to the frustration. While the idea of hosting the celebration at the Toronto Music Garden was appealing, the poor execution and lack of attention to safety and logistics turned what should have been a joyous occasion into a disappointing and disorganized experience.
farhad zarabi nia - 2 months ago

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5 Star Rating Best place to spend new year's eve! This place has both garden as well as harbour views which makes it a covered place and it is worth the visit. It has long path trailing across lake that makes it ideal for evening/morning walks.
MUZAMMIL KHAN - a month ago

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4 Star Rating It's Amazing! This charming little space is situated near the waterfront. The public can easily access the well-maintained gardens. This garden hidden gem downtown. A must visit for anyone new of the city!
ritu ghosh - 6 months ago

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5 Star Rating Toronto Music Garden is one of the city's most enchanted locations. It is a small but well-maintained garden right on the waterfront. My visit this November was not that great as flowers do not bloom any longer because of the Fall season. The best way to enjoy this area is during Summer as you can hear the music in the garden. It is very nice looking at the harbour and also the view of the CN Tower.
Shirley Jaracz - 3 months ago

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Directions

TTC Subway Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Yonge-University-SpadinaUnion Station1 Minute

How to get to Toronto Music Garden by TTC Subway

From Union Station catch the #509 Harbourfront Replacement Bus bus southbound on Bay Street and get off at Spadina Avenue. You can enter the park at the corner of Spadina Ave and Queen's Quay W.

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