About this Event
SAME DUCK TIME. SAME DUCK PLACE.
DEFINITELY NOT THE SAME DUCK ALLIANCE.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… WEIRD. DUCK. SEASON.
And once again, the waterfowl world braces itself as Toronto vs. Hamilton return for the FBC Annual DUCK OFF 🦆🔥
This is not casual birding.
This is a full-feathered feud.
On one side: Team Hamilton, led by the Hollander Crew — seasoned shoreline strategists, local-water loyalists, and unapologetic swan whisperers.
On the other: Team Toronto, captained by the Rozanov Squad — big-city optics, long-range binocular confidence, and absolutely no shame about counting ducks twice (we’re watching you 👀).
This January 25, we meet on neutral territory as both teams battle to out-duck, out-spot, and out-quack the opposition. Species counts will be tallied. Bragging rights will be earned. Feelings may be ruffled.
📍 GAME DAY DETAILS
Date: January 25 11 am to 1 pm
Location: LaSalle Park, Burlington
(Prime wintering habitat. Maximum duck density. Perfect conditions for chaos.)
Meet-Up Spot:
Down by the water at the end of LaSalle Park Road
🚗 Park at the LaSalle Park Marina Association Parking Lot (FREE — unlike Toronto parking 👀)
Pace & Terrain:
- Slow and steady (this is duck watching, not duck chasing)
- Boardwalk + paved/gravel waterfront trail
- Dress for cold, wind, and potential trash talk
- Binoculars available for those who left theirs on the GO Train
🦢 HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE?
LaSalle Park is famous for its Trumpeter Swans — the largest waterfowl in North America and a true conservation comeback story. Once gone from Ontario by 1886, they’ve returned in force thanks to decades of volunteer effort.
Today, Ontario boasts 2,000+ Trumpeter Swans, with 100–200 regularly holding court along LaSalle’s shoreline. They were even voted Burlington’s unofficial city bird — a neutral referee… or are they?
Hollander says yes.
Rozender says “we’ll see.”
🚻 ACCESS & TRANSIT
- Free parking
- Washrooms on site
More info: https://www.haltonhikers.com/lasalle-park
Hamilton Transit:
Bus #1 → Get off at Plains & Waterdown
Walk ~10 minutes down LaSalle Park Road to the marina
Toronto Transit:
Lakeshore West GO → Aldershot GO
~25-minute walk to LaSalle Park (plenty of time to rehearse excuses)
Bring your warm layers.
Bring your sharpest ID skills.
Bring your city pride.
Because on January 26, it’s Hollander vs. Rozender,
Hamilton vs. Toronto,
and only one team will rule the water.
🦆 DUCK AROUND AND FIND OUT.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lasalle Marina, 839-841 Lasalle Park Road, Burlington, Canada
CAD 0.00
