On Sunday, September 24, 2023 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) celebrated the annual salmon migration with the TRCA Adventures of Salmon event at Morningside Park in Scarborough!
This event saw visitors of all ages engaging with interactive displays and exploring the natural beauty of Highland Creek while learning about salmon on self-guided tours!
Paul Ainslie, Chair of TRCA’s Board of Directors, commenced the event with a land acknowledgement and introduced Indigenous Elder and Knowledge Keeper Cat Criger, who gave a spiritual blessing.
Adventures of Salmon attendees enjoyed learning how to cast a fishing rod, taking part in salmon run relay races, exploring techniques of lure making, salmon skin tanning and leathering, trying their hands at button making, and discovering many other learning opportunities.
Every fall, Toronto Region’s waters witness an incredible spectacle, as the salmon embark on their annual migration, traveling upstream to spawn.
Lake Ontario and its tributaries are home to several fall spawning Salmonid species. TRCA ensures the sustainability of these fascinating fish through research, monitoring of fish communities, and restoration of aquatic habitat.
Despite facing many natural and human-created obstacles, the spirit of salmon prevails in Toronto’s waters, thanks to the collaborative efforts of TRCA, alongside local and provincial organizations and community involvement, promising a positive future for these remarkable aquatic travelers.
Help Keep Our Salmon Safe
Get involved in local salmon conservation by reporting salmon sightings and tracking their movements through TRCA’s salmon reporting tool.
TRCA is also hosting educational salmon walks, at which attendees can learn about salmon – and even have a chance to spot salmon in migration.
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TRCA Adventures of Salmon event is a unique way to inspire and educate the community on the incredible adventures of salmon during their migration phase, the various species that live in our lakes, and the work TRCA is doing to help them thrive in our waters.
See the fun for yourself!
