Registration
How do I register?
Click the Register button from the main navigation bar and choose which event location you would like to participate in. Complete all the steps to ensure you are fully registered. During this process you will have the option to create or join a team. Once completed you will receive two emails.
During registation you choose your event date and arrival time slot. Note: As the event approaches arrval times sell out and we are unable to make changes to your arrival time.
Once on your Dashboard, you’ll find tools to set up your fundraising web page, send fundraising emails, check your fundraising progress and earn badges!
Check out the other registration tips on this page if you need additional help. Or give us a call or email at 416-484-7700 or events@wwfcanada.org.
I have participated in a previous WWF CN Tower Climb and am having trouble logging in with my past username and password.
This year we have a new event website to enhance your user experience. If you participated in the WWF Climb for Nature in 2023 or earlier you will need to register and create an new user account and upload any contacts and information you had previously saved in your account.
If you are still having trouble registering please contact us at 416-484-7700 or events@wwfcanada.org.
Is there a registration fee and minimum fundraising amount?
CNTower, Toronto
There is a registration fee of $25 for the CN Tower climb event.
There is a $75 registration fee for the Elite athlete/climber time slot (6am Sunday April 21)
The registration fee is non-refundable, non-receiptable and non-transferrable. This fee is not included in the minimum fundraising total that is required to be eligible.
The minimum fundraising amount for the CN Tower climbers is $125 per climber to be eligible to participate.
BC Place, Vancouver
There is a registration fee of $25 for the BC Place climb event.
**The next 1000 registrations for the BC Place climb will be FREE thanks to a generous donation by an anonymous sponsor. Register now using the promo code FREE1000.**
The registration fee is non-refundable, non-receiptable and non-transferrable. This fee is not included in the minimum fundraising total that is required to be eligible.
There is a minimum fundraising requirement of $125 to participate. For children 12 and under there is a suggested fundraising amount of $50.
Anywhere/DYI
There is no registration fee for the Anywhere/DYI climb.
The suggested fundraising goal is $125 per person. If you meet or surpass the goal within two weeks of your selected climb day you will receive your climb t-shirt and fundraising rewards.
Can children particpate in the Climb for Nature Events?
CN Tower
Participants must be 13 (thirteen) years of age on event day and must be at least 42 inches tall (or 3½ feet) to be eligible to participate in the CN Tower Climb for Nature 2024. Climbers between ages 13 to 17 years old must have a parent or legal guardian accept this waiver at time of registration.
Vancouver
All ages are welcome.
Anywhere/DIY
This is a family friendly event that is open to all ages.
Teams
How do I set up a team?
Click on the Register button from the main navigation bar at the top of the page. During the registration process choose the option to Create a Team and follow the steps to set up your team page where you can choose a unique team name, set a team fundraising goal and make your team public or by invite only. Complete all the rest of the steps to register.
You do not need to add your team members at the time of registration. You can invite them to join after completing registration and creating your team page, by sharing the Invite others to join your team link from your My Team dashboard.
*For the CN Tower Climb, if you want your team to climb at the same time be sure to let your team members know your preferred arrival time so they can select it when registering.
As a team captain, you will be able to toggle between your own personal fundraising dashboard My Page and you team dashboard My Team.
What are the benefits of signing up as a team?
Signing up as a team is great way to connect with your networks, keep each other motivated and work together towards making a greater collective impact. You will be able to create a Team fundraising page to track your team members' progress, collect team donations and share your story as a group.
The team works collectively towards a larger team fundraising goal, that your team captain can set/adjust. Any donations made to a team member’s individual fundraising page or directly to the team fundraising page will count towards the team’s total fundraising goal.
Note: Each climber must raise $125 to be eligible to climb. On the event day, donations made directly to the team fundraising page will be equally divided among the team members for qualification purposes. This is not reflected on the website.
Can team members choose a different event location when registering?
Yes, team members can select a different location (CN Tower, BC Place, Anywhere). When joining a team, the initial pop-up window will have the event options for the team’s default location and a link below to switch to a different location.
If you accidentally registered for the wrong location, please contact us at events@wwfcanada.org or 416-484-7700.
Fundraising & Donations
How do I start fundraising?
Fundraising can be fun and easy to do. There’s two simple ways to get started:
1) Fundraise online: Login to your personal fundraising dashboard. Update your personal page and share why you are climbing for nature. Kickstart your fundraising by making a personal donation then ask for support by sharing the link to your fundraising page on social media or by emailing friends and family. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #wwfclimb
2) Fundraise offline: Download and print the pledge form to share with friends and family and ask for donations. Host a fun event to raise funds like a raffle, garage sale or craft sale.
Click here for more fundraising tips and support.
What is the best way for people to sponsor my climb?
Online donations, made on our secure website, are by far the best method for individuals to sponsor your climb. Your sponsors will immediately be sent their e-receipts. Your personal fundraising page will register new donations towards your fundraising goal as soon as they have been made online.
Can I use Facebook’s fundraising platform to raise funds for my climb?
Facebook or Instagram may prompt you to create a fundraiser. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to connect donations that come through Facebook or Instagram fundraising pages to your personal fundraising page, so it is important to NOT USE these for your fundraising. This includes adding a “Donate” button to your Facebook or Instagram page.
Fundraising on social media is still strongly encouraged and should be done so by sharing your fundraising page link from your Dashboard.
Where do my donations go?
The funds you raise will support Regenerate Canada, WWF-Canada’s 10-year plan to restore at least one million hectares of degraded habitat and steward at least 100 million hectares of ecologically-rich ecosystems. Those ecosystems store carbon and provide essential wildlife habitats, so while you climb for nature, you’re also supporting our efforts to recover wildlife, restore nature and reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Conquer your personal goals and be a part of something bigger. Together we can create a future where nature and people thrive.
For more information, visit https://wwf.ca/regeneratecanada/
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I have received donations in the form of cash or cheques (in my name). How do I turn them in?
Add cash donations to your personal or team fundraising page by:
- Login to your Dashboard
- Either under My Page select My Donations or under My Team select Team Donations then click on the Add Offline Donation button.
- If entering a donation on behalf of someone else click on Add Another Donation. Enter the donation amount. Please note that any money received for good sold (e.g., bake sale, raffle tickets, etc.) are not tax-deductible.
- If you are entering a donation on someone else’s behalf and they wish to receive a tax receipt, ensure you include their correct name, email and mailing address.
- Use your credit card to make the donation. A tax receipt will be issued to your donor if applicable.
If you prefer to fundraise completely offline, you can use our fundraising pledge form and mail it with your credit card information or a cheque payable to WWF Canada to WWF-Canada 410 Adelaide St. West, Suite 400 Toronto, ON M5V 1S8. Or you can bring the pledge form and cash to advanced check-in or check-in on the event day.
I have received donation cheques written out to WWF-Canada. How do I turn them in?
Cheques written out to WWF-Canada can be brought to in-person events, advance check-in or can be mailed to WWF-Canada 410 Adelaide St. West, Suite 400 Toronto, ON M5V 1S8 with the donor’s full name, email address and mailing address. Please indicate the full name of the individual or team this donation is supporting. Downloadable pledge forms can be used to collect and submit donor information.
Tax receipts (for donations of $20 or more) will be emailed (or mailed out if necessary) 3-4 weeks after each event.
Are all donations eligible for a tax receipt?
All donations made online through the WWF Climb For Nature website will automatically be issued and emailed a tax receipt.
If you are entering a donation on someone else’s behalf, ensure you include their correct name and email so they will receive the tax receipt.
If you have received funds from an event or bake sale, these are not eligible for a tax receipt.
For mailed-in donations of $20 or more, tax receipts will be emailed (or mailed out if necessary) 3-4 weeks after the Climb event.To help reduce waste, please provide the email address of the donor for the tax receipt to be sent electronically.
The Cause
Where do my donations go?
The funds you raise will support Regenerate Canada, WWF-Canada’s 10-year plan to restore at least one million hectares of degraded habitat and steward at least 100 million hectares of ecologically-rich ecosystems. Those ecosystems store carbon and provide essential wildlife habitats, so while you climb for nature, you’re also supporting our efforts to recover wildlife, restore nature and reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Conquer your personal goals and be a part of something bigger. Together we can create a future where nature and people thrive.
For more information, visit https://wwf.ca/regeneratecanada/
CN Tower Event FAQ's
Advanced check-in
To save time on event day you can come to one of our below advanced check-in dates/ locations. Drop off cash and cheques and collect your timing device and tower entry wristband.
1) Tuesday, April 9th between 12 - 6 p.m.
2) Saturday, April 13th between 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
@ WWF-Canada Office
410 Adelaide St. W., Suite 400, Toronto, Ont., M5V 1S8
3) Friday, April 19th between 2 - 4 p.m.
@ Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Hall A
255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
Event day details
An email with important event details will be sent to you prior to the event.
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), North Building, Hall A, 255 Front Street West. Arrive at the MTCC and head to climber check-in. If you have already attended advance check-in you can go directly to coat-check then proceed to the queue to climb at MTCC.
Date and arrival time: Please arrive on the day you registered for and ahead of your scheduled arrival time to ensure your spot. Your arrival time and day can be found in your account's home page under "Your Climb Information".
Note: As we aproach the climb date, arrival times sell out and we are unable to make changes to arrival times.
What can I bring up the CN tower?
This is a HANDS & POCKETS FREE climb. For safety reasons, climbers must be hands-free and cannot carry anything during the climb, including water.
The only items permitted are one piece of ID, a key and/or prescription medication in a zippered pocket. Secured Fitbits/pedometers may be worn (if there's no camera).
Water will be provided onsite, pre climb at the MTCC and post climb at the top of the CN Tower. No water is permitted during the climb.
Our complimentary coat check is led by WWF staff and volunteers, and we do our best to keep all items safe and secure. WWF-Canada and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Attire: All climbers must wear proper closed-toe athletic shoes; climbers will not be allowed to climb in sandals, flip-flops, crocs, boots or other inappropriate footwear. No costumes or first responder equipment/attire is permitted besides clean bunker pants.
Health and Safety: We have paramedics stationed throughout the stairwell who can assist if you feel you no longer can complete the climb, however there is space to step aside and rest if you need to take a break on your way up.
After your Climb: Get your official Climb time and pick up your free Climb t-shirt and fundraising rewards in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Friends and Family that are joining you but not climbing can either meet you at the MTCC ‘Meet Me Here’ area or purchase a Sunrise Special to meet you at the top of the CN Tower. These special tickets save you 50% off the CN Tower general admission price and must be purchased onsite at the CN Tower between 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the event day.
