Key facts
- Toronto's Old Town neighborhood is hosting "The Great Beaver Quest," a World Cup-themed scavenger hunt.
- The event features 51 beaver sculptures, each hand-painted by a local artist.
- Forty-nine beavers represent competing nations in the World Cup, with two representing FIFA and all nations.
- Participants scan QR codes on the sculptures to access a free digital scavenger hunt.
- The contest runs until August 16, with weekly prizes and a charity auction of the beavers to follow.
- The initiative is designed to attract tourists and encourage exploration of the neighborhood and its businesses.
Berczy Park in Toronto is currently hosting a unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt called "The Great Beaver Quest." The event features 51 beaver sculptures, each approximately 4-feet-high and hand-painted by local artists, scattered throughout the Old Town Toronto neighborhood. Forty-nine of these sculptures represent the nations competing in the World Cup, with two dedicated to FIFA and all participating nations.
The initiative, organized by the neighborhood's Business Improvement Area, aims to attract visitors and encourage them to explore the area and its businesses. Participants can engage with the hunt by scanning QR codes accompanying each beaver, which lead to a free digital scavenger hunt. Weekly prizes are awarded to top scorers and through a random drawing.
The contest, which officially began on June 1, had already attracted 4,500 participants as of Tuesday. The chosen theme of beavers, Canada's national animal, was selected for their appeal and suitability for the project. The event runs until August 16, after which the beaver sculptures will be auctioned off for charity.