Free Things to Do in Scarborough
No admission required, parks, public art, waterfront walks, and community events across Scarborough on a budget.
- 01 Guild Park & Gardens
Free parking may apply on busy days; park itself is free.
- 02 Scarborough Bluffs lookouts
Cathedral Bluffs and Bluffs Trail viewpoints cost nothing except transit or gas.
- 03 Rouge National Urban Park trails
Parks Canada access is free; some programs require registration.
- 04 Albert Campbell Square events
Farmers markets, cultural festivals, and seasonal programming near Civic Centre.
- 05 Waterfront Trail (east Scarborough)
Continuous lakefront path, walk or bike any segment.
- 06 Scarborough Public Library branches
Programs, Wi-Fi, and warm indoor space. Check tpl.ca for schedules.
You do not need to spend money to experience Scarborough well. This list favours places we return to repeatedly, not one-off gimmicks.
Pro tip
Follow community boards and the City of Toronto events calendar for free concerts, night markets, and park activations through the summer.
Try this weekend
Pick one landmark from our Landmarks index and one neighbourhood walk from Neighbourhoods. That is a full afternoon at zero cost.