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This page highlights featured events. For a full calendar of events at each park, visit the park’s page.

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Date: July 17, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Free Day-Use at all Ontario Provincial Parks.

Visit with family, friends, neighbours, co-workers or community group!

Suggested DIY activities:
1. Have a picnic
2. Find Gnome Road
3. Complete our Adventure Lab - Geocache trail guide.
4. Climb the scenic lookout hill
5. Tour the Nature Centre
6. See our Farm animals (rabbits, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, cows).
7. Jump and climb in the Playbarn (ages 1-10 only)
8. Find the Heritage White Oak Tree
9. Relax in the shade of a tree
10. Meet Bob - Storywalk

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Date: July 28, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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New Location - Parking Lot C

Offered at no additional fee to park visitors. (after park entry).
All levels welcome for this weekly yoga practice.
Please bring a mat or towel and some water.
Dress in comfortable clothing.

Participants must obtain and display a valid park permit.

**any cancellations or changes will be announced via Stacey's Instagram account @karmabhaktiyoga (stories)

Yoga, like any physical activity, involves risks and individual's results may vary. By participating in this yoga class, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk and release myself, Bronte Creek Provincial Park and Ontario Parks from any and all liabilities arising from your participation.

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Date: August 1, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Join us for two days filled with events and activities showcasing the history of Presqu'ile.
Picnic games, boat building and races, a parade and more!
A full schedule of events will be posted around the park and on our social media pages closer to the event.

Date: August 7, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Join us on August 7th or 8th for Ghost Walks at Spruce Lane Farmhouse!

Come explore the spooky side of Spruce Lane Farmhouse as we share some of the spiritualistic traditions of the Victorian Era and staff stories of paranormal activity! If that’s not spooky enough for you, come see the farmhouse after dark and authentically lit with oil lamps, as main rooms will be set up to reveal various Victorian traditions around death.

Starting at 7:30pm, tours will leave every 15 minutes, with the last tour leaving before 9pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. No registration required.

Parking lot F is closest to the farmhouse. Park in the furthest area and take the park path up to the farm area. Please meet at the fire pit that will be located along the pathway towards Spruce Lane Farmhouse.

We hope to see you there!

Follow the conversation on Facebook - we will be posting images and updates there.

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Date: August 8, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Join us to discover more about Species at Risk in Presqu'ile
10am - Guided Walk
2pm - 4pm - Fun Fair - activities, crafts, info stations and more!
7pm - Live animal demonstration with Scales Nature Park

Date: August 8, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Join us for Ghost Walks at Spruce Lane Farmhouse!

Come explore the spooky side of Spruce Lane Farmhouse as we share some of the spiritualistic traditions of the Victorian Era and staff stories of paranormal activity! If that’s not spooky enough for you, come see the farmhouse after dark and authentically lit with oil lamps, as main rooms will be set up to reveal various Victorian traditions around death.

tours will leave every 15 minutes, with the last tour leaving before 9pm. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. No registration required.

Parking lot F is closest to the farmhouse. Park in the furthest area and take the park path up to the farm area. Please meet at the fire pit that will be located along the pathway towards Spruce Lane Farmhouse.

We hope to see you there!

Follow the conversation on Facebook - we will be posting images and updates there.

More information:

Date: August 18, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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NEW location - parking lot C.

Offered at no additional fee to park visitors. (after park entry).
All levels welcome for this weekly yoga practice.
Please bring a mat or towel and some water.
Dress in comfortable clothing.

Participants must obtain and display a valid park permit.

**any cancellations or changes will be announced via Stacey's Instagram account @karmabhaktiyoga (stories)

Yoga, like any physical activity, involves risks and individual's results may vary. By participating in this yoga class, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk and release myself, Bronte Creek Provincial Park and Ontario Parks from any and all liabilities arising from your participation.

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Date: September 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Say goodbye to the Monarch butterflies as they head south on their long migration!

Join us for guided butterfly hikes, Monarch tagging demonstrations, the popular 'Adopt-a-Monarch' program, children's crafts, a native plant sale, local vendors and more!

Call the Visitor Centre for more information at 519-674-1768.

Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Enter a chili of your own creation or come out and help judge our contestants.
Held at the playground between Middle-Creek and Two-Creeks campgrounds

Date: September 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Experience harvest season as it might have been over 100 years ago at Bronte Creek Provincial Park's historic Spruce Lane Farm.

The Friends of Bronte Creek Park are planning 2 amazing days of demonstrations and activities.
So many activities and demonstrations!

Pick your own pumpkins (donation)
Seasonal refreshments and food ($)
Tour the 124 year old farmhouse
Apple Cider pressing demonstrations
Make a souvenir using a 4 foot long cross cut saw
Tour the Park on a tractor drawn wagon ride.
Plus Heritage demonstrations

We reserve the right to change activities due to weather or other public health requirements.

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Date: September 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Experience harvest season as it might have been over 100 years ago at Bronte Creek Provincial Park's historic Spruce Lane Farm.

The Friends of Bronte Creek Park are planning 2 amazing days of demonstrations and activities.

Pick your own pumpkins (donation)
Seasonal refreshments and food ($)
Tour the 127 year old farmhouse
Apple Cider pressing demonstrations
Make a souvenir using a 4 foot long cross cut saw
Tour the Park on a tractor drawn wagon ride.
Plus Heritage demonstrations

We reserve the right to change activities due to weather or other public health requirements.

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Date: October 10, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Come join us for our annual trick or treating. Decorate your site or come enjoy the Halloween Spirit at Wheatley Provincial Park.

Date: October 16, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 AM

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A favourite time of year for our ghosts and goblins. Campers on this weekend are invited to decorate their sites (enviro friendly - see blog), dress up, trick-or-treat (pending health guidelines) and join in on any Discovery programs offered that weekend. More Information will become available as we get closer to the Fall.

More information? See our facebook page - link can be found on our park webpage.

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Date: October 23, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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A favourite time of year for our ghosts and goblins. Campers on this weekend are invited to decorate their sites (enviro friendly - see blog), dress up, trick-or-treat (pending health guidelines) and join in on any Discovery programs offered that weekend.

Friday night drop-in at the Amphitheater - 7:30pm
Saturday evening guided hike - 8pm meet at the amphitheater.

Other activities and schedule will be handed out to campers upon registration.

More information? See our facebook page - link can be found on our park webpage.

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Date: December 30, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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A special treat awaits you and your family - once the hustle and bustle of the day is over and you have time to relax and enjoy the school holiday with your family.

Step back in time to 1899 to see how an early settler family celebrated the season. You will learn about why and how some of the traditions started and continue to this day.

There will be house tours, crafts, refreshments, music and story time.

Plan to spend around 2 hours enjoying all the activities.

No additional charge to participate -- after purchase of park daily vehicle permit. Food and beverages are extra.

This event is supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek Park. To learn more about this dedicated group of volunteers and how you can become a member --www.BronteCreek.org.

**please note dates and times may vary due to inclement weather and health regulations. We will post updates as soon as we become aware any changes. See link below.

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Date: January 1, 2027 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Are you ready to start a new tradition next year? A First Day Hike is a fun and healthy way to kick off the New Year.

We offer 13km of multi-use trails to walk, jog, ski or cycle along.

Remember to take along a park map or use your mobile phone map app to keep track of your location, it's easy to get turned around.

Stay on marked trails. Dress in layers. Take some snacks along.

Plan to start your hike either in parking lot A in our Day-Use Only area or the Campground main lot on our campground access area. (incase of inclement weather park hours may be adjusted. We will notify visitors through Facebook and Instagram, stories/ posts).

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Date: March 6, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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9:30am - 3:00pm
Plan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival! Join a guided tour of Maple Lane, watch as maple candy or taffy is poured and tour the 120+ year old house. Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite. Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up a jug or 2 of syrup from our maple express shop. The Pancake house staff will be serving up pancakes and those yummy sausages every weekend in March + the week of March Break.

$18 per car
Food and purchases extra

Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.

Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.

6 more reasons to visit!

Date: March 7, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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9:30am - 3:00pm
Plan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival! Join a guided tour of Maple Lane, watch as maple candy or taffy is poured and tour the 120+ year old house. Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite. Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up a jug or 2 of syrup from our maple express shop. The Pancake house staff will be serving up pancakes and those yummy sausages every weekend in March + the week of March Break.

$18 per car
Food and purchases extra

Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.

Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.

6 more reasons to visit!

Date: March 13, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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9:30am - 3:00pm
Plan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival!

We specialize in the Victorian Era - our park interpreters are dressed in period attire!

Join a guided tour of Maple Lane
Maple candy and/ or taffy making demonstrations
Visit farm animals
Play old thyme games in the Family Centre or sing along with the maple shows. (11am and 1:30pm)

Roast Marshmallows
Saw a branch with a cross cut saw.
Tour the 120+ year old house.
Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite.

Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up a jug or 2 of syrup from our maple express shop.

The pancake house staff will be serving up pancakes and yummy sausages every weekend in March + the week of March Break.

$18 per car
Food and purchases extra

Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.

Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Wagon ride to and from pancake house is not stroller friendly.

6 more reasons to visit!

Date: March 27, 2027 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

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9:30am - 3:00pm
Plan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival!

We specialize in the Victorian Era - our park interpreters are dressed in period attire!

Join a guided tour of Maple Lane
Maple candy and/ or taffy making demonstrations
Visit farm animals
Play old thyme games in the Family Centre or sing along with the maple shows. (11am and 1:30pm)

Roast Marshmallows
Saw a branch with a cross cut saw.
Tour the 120+ year old house.
Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite.

Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up a jug or 2 of syrup from our maple express shop.

The pancake house staff will be serving up pancakes and yummy sausages every weekend in March + the week of March Break.

$18 per car
Food and purchases extra

Dogs not allowed in buildings or on wagon.

Wheelchair/ stroller accessibility is weather dependent.
Wagon ride to and from pancake house is not stroller friendly.
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