The City of Toronto has placed ‘coyote hotspot’ signs in the Liberty Village area, as attempts to tackle a growing number of sightings in Downtown neighbourhoods continue.
The yellow signs have been placed in areas where coyotes are commonly seen, including one sign at Stanley Park, located near King and Shaw streets.
The city has also placed signs with information detailing what people should do if they see a coyote or if one approaches them.
The signs come nearly one month after the city released recommendations from an expert wildlife panel to address the coyote issue in the Spadina – Fort York Ward and across the city.
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The third-party independent panel gave five recommendations for the city to better handle the uptick in coyote sightings including increasing community education for the public about how garbage dumping, wildlife feeding, and off leash dogs impact coyote activity.
In response to that recommendation, the city says in a report released on Tuesday that it has worked with community members to design two new coyote signs.
“These signs will inform residents about coyotes in their area and provide tips on what to do if they see a coyote and if a coyote approaches them,” the report said.
The city says it received 310 reports of coyotes in the Spadina Fort-York Ward between Nov. 1 2024 and April 14 2025, with 38 of those reports involving dangerous acts such as a bite or attack.
“Since November 2024, incidents in the Ward have resulted in the deaths of two dogs,” the report said.
On social media, some Torontonians say they’re still feeling uneasy about the many coyote sightings and interactions taking place across the city.
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“I live in [Liberty Village], it’s a problem!” one Reddit user said.
While others sympathize with the animals.
“Can’t help but feel so bad for these displaced animals,” another user said.
In addition to new signage, the report says staff continue to deliver educational pamphlets to all condo buildings in Liberty Village and Fort York.
In March, city council passed a motion to develop an Urgent Downtown Coyote Action Plan targeting residents in City Place, Fort York, and Liberty Village to which staff are still in the process of developing.
