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Trails, parks, and seasonal guides to North York's ravine system, Edwards Gardens, and the Don Valley.

Chinook salmon leaping upstream during the fall run
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Salmon Run 2026

When and where to watch salmon spawn in North York — peak is the first two weeks of October.

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