Jane Goodall Hike for Hope

Jane Goodall Hike for Hope – October 3-4, 2026

The Jane Goodall Hike for Hope is a nationwide fundraising journey that turns hope into action for animals, people, and the environment.

The first-ever Hike for Hope took place across Canada on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, 2026. More than 800 took part and raised more than $100,000 in support of community-led conservation and youth-led environmental projects through the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada.

Want to take part in the 2027 Hike for Hope? Sign up here to learn more – and we’ll let you know when you can register for the hike.

Memorial Event

Official Canadian Memorial – November 22, 2025

The official Canadian memorial, Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall: A Celebration of a Life of Hope, took place on Saturday, November 22nd, at Convocation Hall in Toronto, Ontario.

A recording of the event is available here.

Past Events

2025

September 6th: Ottawa, Ontario
September 3rd:
Toronto, Ontario
April 16th:
 Calgary, Alberta
April 14th: 
Vancouver, British Columbia

2024

October 9th: Kitchener, Ontario
April 12th:
Vancouver, British Columbia
April 6th: Toronto, Ontario

2023

October 12th: Toronto, Ontario
May 27th: Halifax, Nova Scotia
May 24th: Montreal, Quebec

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Inspire your group or class with a thought-provoking workshop, webinar or presentation from one of our experts. Topics covered include:

  • Community-centred conservation
  • Storytelling and change-making
  • Gender and conservation
  • The convergence of three crises: climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental inequity
  • Looking for something else? Just ask!

Email info@janegoodall.ca to inquire!

Jane Goodall speaks at a podium with a toy chimpanzee beside her, gesturing thoughtfully.

I think the best evenings are when we have messages, things that make us think, but we can also laugh and enjoy each other’s company.

Jane Goodall