The park was once the site of the W.P. Bull estate, known as 'Glendon Hall' lands.
The amphitheatre features a capacity for thousands and is built directly into the natural slope of the valley.
It hosts a winterized chalet facility that operates specifically during the ski season.
The park contains a Holocaust memorial dedicated to the victims of the Shoah.
The ravine area is part of a larger ecological corridor that supports local wildlife including deer and coyotes.
Earl Bales Park is a sprawling 127-acre green space in North York featuring one of Toronto’s few municipal ski and snowboard hills. The site is situated on a former estate and includes a massive amphitheatre used for summer concerts and theatrical productions. Active facilities include tennis courts, playgrounds, and paved trails winding through the Don River valley landscape. The park also contains a sensory garden and designated picnic sites available for group permits. It serves as a major hub for cross-country skiing in the winter months when snow conditions allow. The topography is defined by the West Don River, which flows through the ravine portion of the grounds.
The top of the ski hill overlooking the valley amphitheatre during sunset.
Bring a picnic blanket as the amphitheatre hill is the most popular spot for lounging.
Check the City of Toronto winter report website before visiting if you plan to ski, as availability depends on snow-making capabilities.
Use the paved perimeter trails if you want to avoid the steeper elevation changes of the ravine paths.
Attempting to hike the ravine trails in spring, as they are prone to significant mud and flooding during the thaw.
Ski facilities operate seasonally only during winter; the amphitheatre events are summer-exclusive.
Leash your dogs in all areas except the designated off-leash zones.
