A stone labyrinth on the boardwalk near Kew Gardens that volunteers have maintained for over 20 years. Not marked on any tourist map. Used by locals for quiet reflection, meditation, and morning rituals. On a foggy autumn morning with the lake behind it and no other people around, it's one of the most unexpectedly peaceful places in Toronto.
Area: Beaches (Queen East & Woodbine) · Address: Kew Gardens Boardwalk, Toronto, ON M4E 3B5 · Best time: Early morning
Insider tip
It's located near the volleyball courts west of the Kew Gardens bandstand — look for it on the boardwalk between the beach and the park lawn. Visit at sunrise on a weekday — you'll likely be the only person there. The 501 Queen streetcar stops a 5-minute walk away at Beech Ave.
Getting there
Streetcar 501 Queen east to Beech Ave. Walk south to the boardwalk (2 minutes), then west along the boardwalk toward Kew Gardens. The labyrinth is on the park-side edge of the boardwalk near the bandstand.