Published: 06/07/2023
Monarchs have made good progress and are being spotted as far north as Saskatoon, SK, with the leading edge hovering around latitude 51–52°N.
First observations of monarchs continue to pick up in Ontario, and monarchs are now being spotted in Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Eastern and Western monarchs are nearing the northern limits of their breeding grounds. Please keep reporting your observations of adult monarchs, eggs, larvae, and milkweed.
Published: 05/31/2023
The leading edge of migration is hovering between latitude 46–49°N. Southern Ontario and Manitoba are hotspots of activity. At this same time last year, there were no reports yet from Manitoba.
Explore our Monarch Adult (FIRST sighted) map to compare migration year-to-year.
June is almost here and monarchs are still on the move. Manitoba and southern Ontario are hotspots of activity. Western monarchs reports were few as the spring migration winds down. Please keep reporting your observations!
