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Colonel Samuel Smith Park also organizes several special events in the summer, which are famous with the locals and attract visitor from near and far. The Brass in the Grass is a Lakeshore summer tradition with jazz and blues bands playing all weekend well into the night, special attractions and
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activities for the kids, food stands and more. A number of traveling fairs and amusement parks stop by Samuel Smith during the summer as well, especially on the long weekends. Children and parents flock from the entire southern
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along a peninsula on Lake Ontario provides access to the waterfront, and to several rocky beaches with views of the lake or for birdwatching. A nearby
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There are picnic areas along the trail and on the beaches, as well as a sheltered area with tables for group gatherings on the south side of the
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Parking is available on the bottom of Kipling Avenue, along Lake Shore Blvd. or on the numerous side streets in the area (some fees may apply).
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campus adjacent to the cricket pitch. The park offers playground area with double slide and swing set a short walk from the picnic shelter.
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and lands were part of his property in the 1800s. The park was developed from the 1970s onwards and opened in 1996.
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provides opportunities for boat watching. The park offers a panoramic view of the city, with the iconic
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visible on a clear day, as well as prime fishing spots and other outdoor activities.
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for the rides, roller-coasters, carnival games, cotton candy and face painting.
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at Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront
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Great blue heron catches fish at Colonel Samuel Smith Park
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at Virtual tour of Toronto's waterfront, City of Toronto
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Colonel Samuel Smith Park is located in Toronto
Urban park
Toronto
Ontario
Coordinates
43°35′44″N 79°30′41″W / 43.595560°N 79.511425°W / 43.595560; -79.511425


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