The Snap and Share Photo Contest is a City of Toronto Photo Contest sponsored by Nikon Canada. The contest theme is around getting outdoors to create and share memorable moments and experiences with the City of Toronto’s parks, urban forest or engaging in recreation activities. These may be personal moments from the contestant’s experiences or experiences of others that illustrate how the City’s parks, forestry and recreation contributes to enhancing the quality of life for Toronto residents.

The City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry and Recreation division has a mission to improve the quality of life of Toronto’s diverse communities by providing safe, beautiful parks, a healthy, expanding urban forest, and high quality, community focused recreational experiences.

Any submissions must be an original photo taken in the City of Toronto during the contest period, and fall into one of the following categories:

Parks: The parks category includes pictures taken in Toronto’s parks which show their beauty or the many different ways that people use, experience or enjoy parks. Examples include pictures showcasing:

• the natural beauty of Toronto park landscapes, flowers, and views
• families and friends using Toronto parks for picnics, barbeques, socializing and other activities
• the quality of life parks bring to an urban area

Forestry: The forestry category includes photos that showcase the beauty of Toronto’s natural environment. Photos include pictures of animals, people, trees and trails. Examples include pictures showcasing:

• Toronto trees
• hiking or biking through Toronto’s trails and ravines
• Toronto’s tree canopy
• wildlife in the city

Recreation: The recreation category includes photos of people participating in outdoor recreational activities and being active in Toronto. Examples include pictures showcasing people:

• keeping active in Toronto beaches and parks
• participating in outdoor sports
• enjoying activities such as yoga, Frisbee, volleyball soccer, cricket, and more