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Find the nearest rinks and schedules. Plus guides for swimming, parks, and kids activities.
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Find the nearest rinks and schedules. Plus guides for swimming, parks, and kids activities.
Discover the top trails for experiencing beautiful autumn colours right here in our community.
Know exactly when to catch the salmon run, the best fall trails, and other seasonal highlights in North York.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse in North York with our curated list of events, galas, decorations shops, and traditional treats.
Discover new restaurant openings, hidden-gem cafes, and the best eats across the community.
Find the best parks, trails, and outdoor activities to enjoy the natural beauty of North York.
Good morning, North York!
It's that time of year again! One of the most spectacular natural events is happening right in our backyard. Thousands of Chinook Salmon are making their incredible journey upstream to spawn, and there are several fantastic spots in and around North York to witness it.
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Each fall Toronto's streams come alive as Atlantic and Pacific salmon push upriver to spawn. In mid-September through October (often peaking around Thanksgiving) our rivers — especially after heavy rains and cooler weather — fill with jumping Chinook and Coho salmon. Witnessing these powerful fish leaping over rocks and small falls is both awe-inspiring and family-friendly.
Where to see the salmon run
Charles Sauriol Conservation Area (Don River) – Located at 1391 Lawrence Ave E, this North York nature park offers gentle wooded trails along the East Don. From the bridge (heading), large Chinook salmon are often visible fighting upstream...
As a long-time resident of North York, I've always believed our community is full of incredible events, businesses, and stories that too often go unnoticed. I started the North York Guide to change that.
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