The event will run rain or shine but will be cancelled if there is a high chance of thunderstorm, other hazardous weather or an unforeseen emergency. Please check this page as well as our social media channels for updates on a cancellation due to hazardous weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

May 23, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy a day of guided bird tours, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, a free tree and shrub give-a-way, children’s activities and plenty of booths from local bird, community and environmental groups. Bird tours start regularly throughout the festival. If you are coming out with your four-legged friend, please keep your dog on a leash.

About

Toronto is home to hundreds of bird species. Some stay year-round, while others visit briefly during seasonal migrations. This annual festival celebrates the diversity of birds that call Toronto home and invites everyone to experience the wonder of spring migration as millions of birds journey across North America.

Location

Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke. Festival grounds at the end of Colonel Samuel Smith Park Road.

Parking

Parking within Colonel Samuel Smith Park can be limited. Please consider arriving by alternate modes of transportation, including public transportation.

Guided Bird Tours

Guided bird tours will run regularly throughout the day. On the day of the festival, participants will be required to get a free ticket for tours they would like to attend from the City of Toronto tour tent near the festival entrance.

Gallery of Toronto Birds

Partners

Cancellation Policy

The event will be cancelled if there is a high chance of thunderstorm, other hazardous weather or an unforeseen emergency.

Date modified: May 22, 2026