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Little Norway Park is a net-new Toronto listing for Excitorama, adding stronger coverage for waterfront park experiences in Harbourfront. This listing is useful for users searching for things to do in Toronto, local venues, date night ideas, group outings, culture, entertainment, and neighbourhood-based discovery.
Our Story
Little Norway Park strengthens Excitorama's Toronto coverage with a net-new waterfront park listing. This free listing can later be claimed by the organization to manage photos, events, promotions, and upgrades.
Amenities & Features
Live Intelligence
AI-gathered from public sources · Updated Jun 25
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Why People Love It
- ♥ Unique WWII history and memorial boulder from Norway
- ♥ Perfect vantage point for watching planes at Billy Bishop Airport
- ♥ Beautifully landscaped gardens and quiet atmosphere away from the city core
- ♥ Accessible playground and direct access to the Martin Goodman Trail
Upcoming Features & Improvements
Provincial Expropriation Proposal
The Province of Ontario has introduced legislation to expropriate approximately one-third of Little Norway Park to facilitate the potential expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The City of Toronto and local community groups have voiced strong opposition to the plan.
Source: CBC News
TPA Commitment to Park Space
The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) has stated that if airport expansion proceeds, they will work with the city to ensure 'equal or greater' park space for the community, potentially by converting nearby parking lots into green space.
Source: TorontoToday.ca
Known For
Accessibility
The park features a wheelchair-accessible children's playground located in the northwest corner. Walking paths throughout the park are paved and suitable for strollers and mobility devices.
Parking
Limited on-street metered parking is available on Queens Quay West. Commercial paid parking lots are available nearby at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Queens Quay, and at Eireann Quay.
Transit
Accessible via the 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst streetcars (stop at Bathurst St and Queens Quay West). Bus routes 114, 121, and 63 also serve the immediate area.
Seasonal Note
The wading pool is open seasonally from late June to Labour Day. Public washrooms and drinking fountains are typically available from May through October.
Why Excitorama Recommends This
Recommend Little Norway Park for Toronto users looking for waterfront park experiences in Harbourfront, especially for local discovery, outings, and curated things to do.
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Details
Address
659 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5V 3N4
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