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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: 5,400 climbers raise $1.53 million at WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature amid growing conservation need

April 6, 2025

More than 5,400 people challenged themselves to journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 stairs this weekend as part of the WWF-Canada’s Climb for Nature fundraiser, presented by Aviso. Supported by nearly 23,000 donors, sponsors and volunteers, climbers raised $1.53 million (and counting) for conservation efforts across Canada.

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Hey Canada, it’s time to take action for nature during Earth Hour

March 20, 2025

This year, Earth Hour aims to mobilize people worldwide in spending a collective two million hours taking action for our planet.

Two people celebrate climbing the CN Tower by showing the times on the back of their T-shirts.

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Aviso steps up for wildlife as presenting sponsor of the 2025 WWF Climb for Nature

February 20, 2025

Aviso employees will also be climbing and volunteering at the annual fundraising event

Tyler Kruschenske taps his wrist and at the top of the CN Tower stairwell.

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WWF-Canada has a record-breaking CN Tower Climb for Nature, raising more than $1.5 million for wildlife conservation

April 21, 2024

The 32nd annual WWF Climb for Nature saw nearly 6,000 people ascend the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps for wildlife this weekend.

A blue and black bird sits on a branch with coloured steps in the background. The text says "WWF Climb for Nature x BC Place. May 26."

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WWF-Canada’s Climb for Nature is coming to Vancouver – at the iconic B.C Place

February 20, 2024

Registration opens today for World Wildlife Fund Canada’s Climb for Nature x BC Place.

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WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature comeback sees nearly 5,000 people raise $1.36 million

April 16, 2023

Nearly 5,000 people made the challenging journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps this weekend as part of World Wildlife Fund-Canada’s annual CN Tower Climb for Nature fundraiser. Together they raised an incredible $1.36 million for conservation efforts that will help protect and restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and...

Blake Moynes wearing safari gear, looking forward.

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CN Tower Climbers helping WWF raise more than $1 million for conservation

March 30, 2023

Melissa Grelo, Blake Moynes and thousands more will step up for wildlife with WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature on April 15 and 16

Shaun Stephens-Whale is the first to the top of the CN Tower's stairwell, climbing in under 10 minutes.

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Record-setting tower climber to defend his title at WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

March 7, 2023

Shaun Stephens-Whale is the fastest climber in the fundraising event’s three-decade history, tackling the 1,776 steps in under 10 minutes.

Emily Giles and comedian Jean Paul lean back on the EdgeWalk.

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WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature is back after a three-year hiatus

December 13, 2022

To raise awareness for species on the edge of extinction, WWF-Canada’s Emily Giles announced the CN Tower Climb for Nature’s return from atop the EdgeWalk.

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COVID-19 closed the CN Tower, but WWF supporters still plan to “virtually climb” for nature

April 3, 2020

This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature. For the first time ever, the beloved event will transition into a virtual climb for nature. On Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5, our climbers will step up for nature by engaging in their own personal...

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CN Tower Climb for Nature Goes Virtual

March 13, 2020

Even though the CN Tower is closed, you can still take your steps for wildlife. Toronto, ON, March 13, 2020 – The health and safety of our climbers, staff and volunteers is our top priority. COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation and the CN Tower is closed until at least...

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Amphibians and reptiles face more threats than other at-risk species: WWF-Canada study

February 4, 2020

A new WWF-Canada study published in the scientific journal FACETS reveals that amphibians and reptiles face more threats than any other group of at-risk species in Canada. WWF-Canada specialist Jessica Currie, who led the study, found that Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife (COSEWIC) assessed at-risk species across the country...

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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: 5,400 climbers raise $1.53 million at WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature amid growing conservation need

Hey Canada, it’s time to take action for nature during Earth Hour

Aviso steps up for wildlife as presenting sponsor of the 2025 WWF Climb for Nature

WWF-Canada has a record-breaking CN Tower Climb for Nature, raising more than $1.5 million for wildlife conservation

WWF-Canada’s Climb for Nature is coming to Vancouver – at the iconic B.C Place

WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature comeback sees nearly 5,000 people raise $1.36 million

CN Tower Climbers helping WWF raise more than $1 million for conservation

Record-setting tower climber to defend his title at WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature

WWF’s CN Tower Climb for Nature is back after a three-year hiatus

COVID-19 closed the CN Tower, but WWF supporters still plan to “virtually climb” for nature

CN Tower Climb for Nature Goes Virtual

Amphibians and reptiles face more threats than other at-risk species: WWF-Canada study

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