World Cup-inspired beavers take over downtown Toronto
These beavers are some of the 48 sculptures for the “Great Beaver Quest” in Toronto during the World Cup. Each is designed with paintings unique to every country participating in the tournament.
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Pedestrians pass around the Old Toronto beaver sculpture, near the St. Lawrence Market, in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini Pedestrians pass around the Old Toronto beaver sculpture, near the St. Lawrence Market, in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" A man takes a photo as pedestrians pass around the Old Toronto beaver sculpture, near the St. Lawrence Market, in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Other beaver installations around downtown Toronto. (CTV News) Other beaver installations around downtown Toronto. (CTV News)
José and Jonas Lobo with their beaver statue downtown Toronto. (CTV News) José and Jonas Lobo with their beaver statue downtown Toronto. (CTV News)
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" A beaver sculpture representing Portugal that is part of The Great Beaver Quest, a World Cup-themed contest, stands outside a restaurant Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
Beaver statues in downtown Toronto. (CTV News) Beaver statues in downtown Toronto. (CTV News)
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Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" A beaver sculpture representing Canada that is part of The Great Beaver Quest, a World Cup-themed contest, stands in a park Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" Visitors sit around the Canada beaver sculpture in a park in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" The Canada beaver sculpture is seen in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" The Turkiye beaver sculpture is seen in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Margaret Cresswell with her 'Kilted Canuck' beaver, downtown Toronto. (CTV News) Margaret Cresswell with her 'Kilted Canuck' beaver, downtown Toronto. (CTV News)
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" A beaver sculpture representing the United States that is part of The Great Beaver Quest, a World Cup-themed contest, stands in a park Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
Beaver sculpture A sculpture of a beaver created by Barrie, Ont. artist Monica Loney, part of a public art display to be featured in Toronto for the FIFA World Cup. (Monica Loney)
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" The Ecuador beaver sculpture is seen inside a pet and pet supplies store in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" The Ecuador beaver sculpture is seen inside a pet and pet supplies store in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" A beaver sculpture representing Norway that is part of The Great Beaver Quest, a World Cup-themed contest, stands inside an office building Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" Natalie Pieri, a tourist visiting from France, takes a photo of the New Zealand beaver as her husband Patrick looks on in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" Pedestrians pass around the Old Toronto beaver sculpture, near the St. Lawrence Market, in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" The Cabo Verde beaver sculpture is seen in Toronto, Friday, June 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini
Beaver statues in Toronto as part of the "Great Beaver Quest" A beaver sculpture representing Iraq that is part of The Great Beaver Quest, a World Cup-themed contest, stands outside at the entrance to a courtyard walkway Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
Beaver Toronto Alyah Holmes with her USA painted sculpture on display in Toronto. (Chloe Plante/Provided)
Ottawa artist Alyah Holmes showing the design of her USA beaver on display in Toronto. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa)
Ottawa artist Alyah Holmes and vandalized beaver statue Left: Ottawa artist Alyah Holmes stands next to the U.S.-themed beaver she designed. (Chloe Plante/Provided)
Right: The vandalized and destroyed beaver found on Sunday. (Bassam Melhem/Provided)
Beaver A sign posted near the site of the U.S.-themed beaver in Toronto after it was destroyed by vandals. (CTV News Toronto)
