Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 TRCA Butterfly Festival at Tommy Thompson Park!
About the TRCA Butterfly Festival
The TRCA Butterfly Festival is a FREE public event at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) to celebrate an iconic insect as it embarks on an epic journey to Mexico over the winter months.
Located on the Toronto waterfront at the convergence of two major migratory flyways, Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) is Toronto’s largest greenspace and provides a critical roosting spot for migrating butterflies.
More then 50 butterfly and moth species have been recorded at the park to date! READ MORE.
Join us at TRCA’s Butterfly Festival to learn about the incredible 4,000 km migration that takes place between August and November and begins with the gathering of Monarch butterflies at places like TTP.
A variety of activities will be offered for people of all ages! Go on a butterfly walk with a knowledgeable guide, take part in kid-friendly games and activities, learn about pollinator conservation at a community outreach booth, and more!
While the cost of this event is entirely FREE, a donation of any amount to the Monarch Teacher’s Network of Canada is one way you can directly support conservation of this iconic species.
Planning Your Visit to TTP
Make the most of your experience at Tommy Thompson Park! Check out TTP’s Visitor Information page for trail maps, park guidelines, and directions for getting to the park.
Here are the approximate distances and directions for key locations at the Tommy Thompson Park:
- Nature Centre – approximately 700m from Main Entrance (10 minute walk)
- Cell 1 – 2km from Main Entrance (25 minute walk)
- Pedestrian Bridge – 3km from Main Entrance (40 minute walk)
- Bird Research Station – 2.7km from Main Entrance (35 minute walk)
Select the image below to download the Tommy Thompson Park trail map.
We love your pets, but please leave them at home! To protect wildlife in the park, TTP has a No Pets Policy.
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