September 28, 2025<\/p>
The Humber River <\/strong>in Toronto is one of the key rivers in the Lake Ontario watershed. It has a long history tied to Indigenous communities, early European settlers, and the development of Toronto. Today, it is recognized as a Canadian Heritage River because of its cultural and natural significance.<\/p> One of the most remarkable seasonal events in the Humber is the salmon run. <\/strong>Each fall (usually late September to early November, depending on water temperature and flow), Chinook salmon and sometimes Coho salmon swim upstream from Lake Ontario into the Humber River and its tributaries to spawn.<\/p> Salmon Run: <\/strong>Salmon are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, and then return to the same river<\/strong> to reproduce. After spawning, most Pacific salmon (like Chinook) die, leaving nutrients that enrich the river ecosystem.<\/p> Where to see it: <\/strong>One of the best places is Etienne Br\u00fbl\u00e9 Park, <\/strong>near Old Mill subway station in Toronto. There, people can actually watch large salmon leap up the river\u2019s small waterfalls and fish ladders.<\/p> Date and Time: <\/strong>September 28th, 2025 , Sunday, 9:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p> Location: Area along Humber River<\/strong><\/p> Fees:<\/strong><\/p> \u2022 Members: Free<\/p> \u2022 Non-members: $10\/ family (e-transfer: ownature21@gmail.com)<\/p> \u2022New member registration below:<\/p>