{"id":13900,"date":"2026-06-10T17:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T17:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=13900"},"modified":"2026-06-10T17:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T17:33:11","slug":"join-the-beaver-hunt-toronto-neighborhood-offers-unique-world-cup-themed-scavenger-hunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=13900","title":{"rendered":"Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt"},"content":{"rendered":"

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER<\/strong><\/p>\n

TORONTO (AP) \u2014 Berczy Park is home to a much-loved fountain featuring canine sculptures that shoot water out of their mouths. But now, there\u2019s a new dog in town.<\/p>

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Or rather, a new Doug in town.<\/p>\n

Thousands already have flocked to the Toronto park to catch a glimpse of a beaver sculpture, nicknamed Doug, that is part of a World Cup-themed contest. The Great Beaver Quest challenges participants to find 51 beaver statues on display in the city\u2019s Old Town Toronto neighborhood.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe expect that it\u2019s going to be something that people who are coming in from out of town and looking for something to do and keep their kids busy will love to do. It\u2019s easy to participate,\u201d said Robyn Posner with the neighborhood\u2019s Business Improvement Area.<\/p>\n

Old Town is about 2.5 miles from Toronto Stadium, which will host six World Cup matches, starting Friday when Canada \u2014 one of three host nations \u2014 takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\n

With city officials expecting 300,000 visitors to descend on Toronto over the course of three weeks, Posner said the Beaver hunt is intended as an enjoyable diversion and will encourage tourists to get to know the neighborhood and its businesses.<\/p>\n