Hard Bastion Historical Site
Fortified bastion structure in Bavaria, Germany
Hard Bastion at a Glance#
Address: High Park (near Colborne Lodge), Bloor St W & Parkside Dr, Toronto, ON
Website: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/parks/high-park/
How to Get to Hard Bastion#
From downtown Toronto: take TTC Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) to High Park station, then walk south about 10-15 minutes (approximately 800-1,000 m) to the Colborne Lodge entrance. Alternatively, enter from Keele Street or Parkside Drive; there are several bus connections (routes 80, 506) that stop close to the park.
Tips for Visiting Hard Bastion#
- Enter High Park from the west side (Colborne Lodge Road) to reach the oak savannah without crossing the busy Bloor Street entrance.
- Visit in late April-May for the best wildflower display and again in late afternoon for long shadows through the oak trunks.
- Respect restoration work: some areas are fenced for habitat recovery - do not shortcut the barriers.
Best Time to Visit Hard Bastion#
Best in spring for flora, quieter in shoulder seasons for solitude.
Weather & Climate near Hard Bastion#
Hard Bastion's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (752 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 2° | -5° | 48 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 4° | -3° | 45 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 9° | 2° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 14° | 6° | 52 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 71 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 89 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 90 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 76 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 19° | 14° | 61 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 59 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 6° | 1° | 57 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 3° | -3° | 58 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
