MEDIA ADVISORY: WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature returns this weekend

Thousands are literally stepping up to fight wildlife loss and climate change by raising over $1 million for conservation

TORONTO, April 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Thousands of people will be conquering the CN Tower's 1,776 steps this weekend as part of the 33^rd annual WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature, presented by Aviso. WWF-Canada and climbers are aiming to once again raise more than $1.5 million to restore and protect habitats for Canada's most at-risk species.

The landmark event, held at the CN Tower since 1991, set a fundraising record in 2024 after 5,500 climbers conquered the tower's 144 floors while raising an incredible $1.53 million.

WWF's Climb for Nature is back on April 5 and 6, 2025. (CNW Group/World Wildlife Fund Canada)

Bachelorette alum and conservationist Blake Moynes (back, left of panda) and his team at the 2023 Climb for Nature x CN Tower © Justin Kielly (CNW Group/World Wildlife Fund Canada)

Tyler Kruschenske of Brantford Ont. was the fastest climber at the 2024 WWF Climb for Nature with 10 minutes and 56 seconds. (CNW Group/World Wildlife Fund Canada)

Lianne Gravitis will be climbing for the 18th time this weekend. (CNW Group/World Wildlife Fund Canada)

Though Saturday's climb is sold out, people in the GTA and beyond can still register to climb on Sunday at wwf.ca/cntower.

WHERE: CN Tower

WHO:

• Megan Leslie, WWF-Canada president and CEO
• Scott Sandison, WWF-Canada VP of Community & Legacy Giving and former Team Canada Olympian
• Blake Moynes, reality TV star and conservationist, will be tackling the CN Tower for the second time with his team from the Save Our Species Alliance (SOSA)
• Tyler Kruschenske, WWF's 5x fastest CN Tower Climb for Nature climber
• Nearly 6,000 other climbers, including a pet care pro climbing for the 18th time, a winged architect climbing for the 33rd time, a writer and marathon runner recovering from cancer, a nature-lover climbing for his 60th birthday, and a Deadpool fan climbing for wolverines
• See more inspiring climber stories here

WHEN: Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

• 5:30 a.m. Media desk opens at the base of CN Tower
• 6 a.m. Climbers start up the tower
• 8 a.m. Megan Leslie climbs the CN Tower
• 8 a.m. Blake Moynes and team SOSA climb the CN Tower
• 9:30 a.m. Last climber enters the CN Tower
• 10:30 a.m. Last of the climbers should have cleared the tower

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

• 5:30 a.m. Media desk opens at the base of CN Tower
• 6 – 6:15 a.m. Elite Climbers (competitive) will vie for the fastest time up the CN Tower
  Elite Climbers will be available for interviews at the top of the tower until 7 a.m. The fastest climber presentation takes place in the MTCC at 7:30 a.m.
• 6:15 – 9:30 a.m. Individual climbers start up the tower
• 9:30 a.m. Last climber enters the tower
• 10:30 a.m. Last of the climbers have cleared the tower

STORYTELLING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Capture the energy and stories of thousands of climbers, from 13 to 82, as they come together to climb Canada's tallest landmark for nature and wildlife.
• Gather breathtaking visuals and soundbites from the CN Tower's Main Observation Level. Document the moment climbers victoriously reach the finish line, volunteers cheering them on, and teams celebrating at the top with WWF's panda mascot.
• Interview interesting and inspirational climbers of all abilities and ages against the city backdrop — whether they're racing for the fastest time, recovering from cancer or celebrating a milestone birthday.
• Have a reporter do the CN Tower Climb for Nature! While cameras are not allowed in the main stairwell, you can film at the start and finish lines.
• During such a heavy news moment, the WWF CN Tower Climb for Nature provides a refreshingly positive story about people challenging themselves to help conserve nature in Canada.

Please note that all media will be required to sign a security waiver available at the media desk in the base of the tower.

We will do our best to accommodate interviews throughout the weekend. For a photo-op or interview with a specific climber, please contact WWF-Canada to arrange in advance. 

About WWF-Canada's Climb for Nature
WWF-Canada's most significant fundraising event, the CN Tower Climb for Nature, presented by Aviso, raises more than $1 million annually to protect habitats and species across Canada and around the world. The Climb for Nature has grown to include events at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on May 10 and an Anywhere Climb for Nature. For more information, visit wwf.ca/climb.

About World Wildlife Fund Canada
WWF-Canada is committed to equitable and effective conservation actions that restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and fight climate change. We draw on scientific analysis and Indigenous guidance to ensure all our efforts connect to a single goal: a future where wildlife, nature and people thrive. For more information visit wwf.ca.

SOURCE World Wildlife Fund Canada

For further information: Emily Vandermeer, senior communications specialist, [email protected], 519-616-1556