TRCA Celebrate the Humber

Join TRCA on September 11 for the Celebrate the Humber event

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2023 TRCA Celebrate the Humber event!

children enjoy an introduction to fishing in the Humber River at TRCA Celebrate the Humber

Explore a part of the Humber River Recreation Trail in Toronto and view historic landmarks such as the bridge at Étienne Brulé Park, while making stops along the way at interactive and educational stations.

Stations include:

  • Education about the history of the Humber River and how to protect it through hands on activities
  • Understanding of how the Humber came to be designated a Canadian Heritage River
  • Lesson on how to cast a fishing rod
  • Canoeing and kayaking part of the Humber River
  • And more!
a young family enjoys an introduction to fishing in the Humber River at TRCA Celebrate the Humber
visitors to TRCA Celebrate the Humber check out one of the many activity booths in Etienne Brule Park
families try their hand at canoeing along a portion of the Humber River

The GTA’s Only Canadian Heritage River!

  • The Humber River is designated as a Canadian Heritage River and is the only river to receive this designation in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
  • Due to its rich cultural and recreational history and the important role it played during the settlement of Peel Region and Canada, the Humber River is one of only 41 designated heritage rivers in Canada to receive this title!
  • People have lived along the banks of the Humber River for at least 10,000 years!