National Parks
The following parks are owned by the federal government of Canada (and not part of the National Parks system).
- Downsview Park - converted military base CFB Downsview
- Harbourfront - waterfront promenade and urban park amongst residential and commercial development along Queen's Quay from Yonge Street west to Bathurst Street
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