High Park Nature Centre

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375 Colborne Lodge Dr
Toronto, ON Canada Get Directions

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  • Groundhog Day: Rodents in High Park

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Forget Punxsutawney Phil. What’s it gonna be, Wiarton Willie? Join us for family-friendly nature walk where we’ll dig through the history behind groundhog day, get to know some world-famous woodchucks, and learn about the many other diverse members of the rodent family who call High Park and Toronto home. Price: Pay What You Can ($5, […]

  • Winter Holiday Camp at High Park Nature Centre

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Have your child spend their Winter Holidays in High Park! Are you ready to put on your nature detective hat? Each day, campers will learn how to track different animals and gather skills that allow us to “read” the landscape. We’ll look for animal clues, staying warm through a balance of active hikes, games, and […]

  • Light the Nigh: A Winter Solstice Celebration

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Join the Nature Centre for a family-friendly event celebrating the longest night of the year. Together, we’ll craft lanterns to help light the night then we’ll head outside, gathering around a fire, to watch the sun set on the shortest day of the year. All materials for the lanterns will be provided by the Nature […]

  • Felt & Feathers: Birding Walk & Cozy Crafting

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Chase away the winter blues with birds and cozy crafting! We’ll head out into the High Park on a casual birding walk then return to the cottage where we’ll create hand-sewn felt bird ornaments inspired by the feathered winter residents of High Park. All materials will be provided by the Nature Centre. Skill Level: Ambitious […]

  • Halloween Howl in High Park

    Halloween Howl in High Park
    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada
    Halloween Events

    Come and celebrate all things spooky at this fun family Halloween event. This all outdoor event will begin with a hike through the woodlands. We’ll stop to learn the not-so-scary truth about owls, spiders, bats, decomposers, Witch Hazel trees and more. After the hike, your group can warm up around our campfire and make Halloween […]

    Free – $15

  • Guano! Bat Trivia & Nighttime Walk in High Park Details

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Test your knowledge about bats in a high-energy, bat-filled trivia challenge inspired by the classic Uh-Oh! game show. Enjoy fast-paced questions and fun challenges that keep everyone on their toes. After the trivia excitement, head out on a guided night walk with bat detectors to listen for real bat calls and spot these amazing creatures […]

  • Family Nature Games Day In High Park

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Ready, set, explore! Stroll through High Park with Jen Ball (Sticks, Stones & Pinecones) to collect pinecones, pebbles, and twigs—nature’s game pieces. Then, head to OURSpace for an afternoon of playful competitions. From ancient classics to fresh twists, these games turn the outdoors into your very own board game café. Perfect for families with kids […]

  • The Birds are Back: Family Birding in High Park

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Let’s get outside on World Migratory Bird Day to welcome migrating birds to High Park and Toronto! Join us for this family-friendly event to learn about birds returning from their winter break or passing through the city on their way to Canada’s Boreal Forest. Through engaging activities and games, we’ll learn about the challenges migrating […]

    $10

  • High Park Eggventure

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Head out on an eggventure with the Nature Centre! Explore the park and discover which animals lay eggs, the cool adaptations these eggs have, and the challenges they face. From eggs high up in nests to those buried underground and everywhere in between, learn all about the fascinating world of egg layers. Get ready for […]

    $10

  • Journey of a Rain Drop Nature Walk In High Park

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Follow the journey of a raindrop on this April nature walk! As we explore High Park, discover how water moves through the cycle—from April showers to the Great Lakes, down the St. Lawrence Seaway, and all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about Toronto’s water systems, the science behind the flow, and how rain […]

    $10

  • Love (Seed) Bombing High Park with the Nature Centre

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    How do we show a park we love it? Words of affirmations? Acts of kindness? It’s never easy being open with our feelings. On this light-hearted nature walk, we’re going to show our love by spreading native plant seeds, sharing stories, and exploring how we feel about nature in urban environments. *Seeds used in making […]

  • Frost Fairies of High Park

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Due to overwhelming popular demand, we’re hosting another Frost Fairies walk! Dryads, Wood Nymphs, Fairies & Gnomes! High Park’s magical woodland creatures work hard to create a winter wonderland. On this walk, we’ll try to find signs of their handiwork, learn about fairy folklore and how they connect to animals and plants. This is a […]

  • April Showers Family Nature Walk in High Park

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    April showers bring May flowers! Join us as we explore High Park at this very special time of year. We will celebrate the warmer and longer days, and life-renewing rain! On the walk we will learn where the rain goes when it falls in Toronto plus how green spaces and wetlands help limit runoff and […]

  • Great Backyard Bird Count in High Park

    High Park Nature Centre 375 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Join us with your friends and family for one or all four days of our Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) community science birding event. We’ll walk through High Park identifying, learning about and counting the birds we spot. The data we collect will be submitted to eBird. Note: This is a beginner and family friendly […]

    Free