Toronto has launched a city-wide scavenger hunt featuring FIFA-themed beaver statues placed throughout the city [1].

The event aims to engage the public and celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup by encouraging residents and visitors to explore the city's neighborhoods [2].

CTV News reporter Heather Butts said Toronto visitors and residents will have to search throughout the city for a chance to see the FIFA-themed beavers on display [1]. The statues are placed at various notable locations, including Berczy Park [1, 2].

Berczy Park is already a popular destination, known for a fountain featuring canine sculptures that shoot water from their mouths [2]. Reports said thousands of people have already flocked to the park to catch a beaver [2].

Organizers designed the treasure hunt to create a festive atmosphere as the city prepares for the global soccer tournament [2]. The installation of these themed sculptures serves as a public art project intended to build anticipation for the World Cup events taking place in the region [2].

Participants are encouraged to navigate different districts to find all the hidden figures. The initiative combines urban exploration with sports branding to attract both local crowds and international tourists visiting for the tournament [2].

“Toronto visitors and residents will have to search throughout the city for a chance to see the FIFA-themed beavers on display.”

The scavenger hunt represents a strategic effort by Toronto to integrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup into the city's daily landscape. By using the beaver—a national symbol of Canada—alongside FIFA branding, the city is leveraging public art to drive foot traffic to local parks and businesses while fostering a sense of community engagement ahead of the tournament.