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Park Events

Participate in a wide range of events and unforgettable experiences across Ontario Parks.

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

Join a Discovery Park Ranger for an evening guided hike. Each week we will explore a variety of topics from Creature of the night to trees and most everything in between.

Details will be posted as information becomes available. Please check back a few days before or message us on social media.

Campers and day visitors welcome - Yes your day-use permit will allow you into the campground until 10pm.

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

Free day use at all Ontario Parks. We are opening our doors to everyone in Ontario; there will be no charge for day use visitation during the celebration. Explore a new park, sample our facilities and services or enjoy a fun event in a great natural setting!
The time to strengthen and rediscover our connection to nature is now! Ontario’s provincial parks are home to some of the most inspiring and beautiful landscapes in the country. We want to increase the awareness and uptake of the strong benefits linked to spending time in nature.

On Friday, July 18th, we’re celebrating Healthy Parks Healthy People Day with free day-use admission to Pancake Bay Provincial Park (and all Ontario Parks)!

Explore our hiking trails, dip your toes in Lake Superior, enjoy the beach and close the day with a Whiskey Jack concert at 7:00PM at our amphitheatre.

Secure your spot and book your day use permit in advance! Day use permits can be reserved online up to 5 days in advance at https://www.ontarioparks.ca/.

It's clear that nature is beneficial for both our mental and physical health. Take a moment to be mindful of the feelings nature inspires. Tune into your senses as you follow the prompts on this self-guided hike. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Offered by: Lisa Leskien
Cost: $175

Join local Artist Lisa Leskien as she leads you on a 3k hike of the beautiful trails in Frontenac park where you will gather your inspiration, and then Lisa will lead you through her process of creating a happy trails landscape painting in acrylic paint. You will leave the workshop with a beautiful 12x16 painting showing the colour and energy of Frontenac Park. All painting supplies and step-by-step instruction will be provided. Participants need to bring comfortable clothes and shoes for the hike, a camera (cell phone works well), and a water bottle. A delicious bagged lunch from Lavallee’s Cookery in Inverary will be provided. No experience necessary - beginners welcome! Space is limited. If you’re interested in painting the Happy Trails of Frontenac Park, don’t delay. Tickets are $175 (includes all painting materials, step-by-step instruction, a bagged lunch, snacks & coffee/tea, park admission and a surprise registration gift).

Register: www.lisaontheloose.com

Healthy Parks, Healthy People is a world-wide movement that recognizes the connection between nature and our health. Bring your mat and join us this HPHP Day for Yoga in the Park with Riley Hope Yoga. Riley is an Ottawa Valley–based yoga teacher who loves guiding soulful, grounding classes that invite you to slow down and reconnect. In this one-hour program, Riley will guide us through meditative yoga exercises and discuss how the benefits of spending time in Nature. BYOM – Bring your own Mat!

Experience the Old Ausable Channel right from the water! Join naturalists for a paddle along the channel and learn about the species that call it home. Rent one of our canoes or bring your own. Please arrive by 9:15 AM if renting a canoe or kayak. Please meet at the park store dock.

Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult. The program will take place at the Main Beach!

Location: Amphitheatre

From stealthy escapes to fierce displays, learn about the defence strategies that animals use to survive and thrive.

All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. This program is delivered in English.

Explore Marten River’s old growth forest and discover hidden stories of struggle, survival and triumph. Learn how these trees use their strategic alliances and tactics to protect their seeds and ensure their legacy. This is a moderate 3km trail.
Location: Hiking trail.
This program is delivered in English.

Travel back in time and experience Victorian Fern Fever as you discover unique fern species along the Maidenhair Fern Trail.
Location: Maidenhair Fern Trail
Please note, Discovery programs are only offered in English.

Nancy Island Historic Site is located at 119 Mosley Street.

Visit the Welcome Centre which includes displays about the park's ecology and history as well as a park store, TackleShare program, and tourism information.

The site also features a theatre with a video presentation and a museum which houses the remains of HMS Nancy as well as exhibits and interactive activities.

Costumed Discovery staff will be on site to answer questions and help facilitate your visit.

Friends of Bon Echo Festival of the Arts - Friday, July 18th to Saturday, July 19th:

Various artists will be showing and selling their works at this Friends of Bon Echo event. Come to enjoy local art and stop in for a hot dog, sausage, or hamburger at the BBQ!

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Main Beach

Join our park staff for a guided tour down the Silver Queen Mine Trail and into the historic mica mine!
You must pre-register for this tour through the gatehouse or by calling the park at 613-267-5060 x0.
Please note that while pets are allowed on the hike (on leash), they are not allowed in the mine or buildings. Wearing suitable footwear such as running shoes or hiking boots is strongly recommended.
This program is offered in English.

Dive into the wonders of aquatic life! Grab a net and explore alongside Discovery staff as you search for creatures big and small. From tiny fairy shrimp to majestic Great Blue Herons, every discovery is worth celebrating. Don’t forget to record your findings in your nature journal! All ages are welcome.

For safety reasons, nets will only be given to adults, who will be responsible for supervising their use.

Location: Day Use Beach

Join us at Beach Area 1 for Ploverpalooza as we celebrate Piping Plovers in Wasaga Beach!

An endangered species in Canada, the Piping Plover has nested in Wasaga Beach since 2008. Ploverpalooza will include family friendly activities and games for all ages focusing on the Piping Plovers at Wasaga Beach.

Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

Healthy Parks Healthy People Day - Yoga on the Beach with WildRoga! - Friday, July 18th:

To celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day on July 18, we invite you to join us for yoga on the beach with instructor Ro from WildRoga! There will be a special sunset yoga session taking place at 8:00 pm that you won't want to miss. All are welcome!

Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Pumphouse Beach (near Amphitheatre parking lot)

Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

It's clear that nature is beneficial for both our mental and physical health. Take a moment to be mindful of the feelings nature inspires. Tune into your senses as you follow the prompts on this self-guided hike. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult. Hike Length: 2.8km.

Attention is one of the most generous gifts we can give. Take a moment to pause, observe, question, and connect with the natural world. Use the "I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of" observation routine to explore a single leaf – you’ll be amazed by what you discover. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.
Location: Day Use Beach
This program is delivered in English.

All living things leave signs of their presence on the land, and it takes a keen observer to notice and interpret them. Join us in discovering and interpreting the signs left behind by some of our smallest kin: insects and their relatives. Record and celebrate your discoveries in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome.

Drop by the park store to learn about a few animals you may encounter while camping!
Location: Park Store
Please note, Discovery programs are only offered in English.

Location: Outlet Beach- Across from Park Store

Discover the importance of our beaches and learn how you can make a positive impact through stewardship.

This program is delivered in English.

There’s no such thing as a boring bird! Join us for a guided walk around the campground and get a crash course on birding and get to know some of our favourite common birds. Binoculars are recommended but not required.

LOCATION: Comfort Station #1

Up for a challenge? Become a community scientist by turning your nature observations into valuable data! Using the iNaturalist app, see how long it takes you to complete the challenge. Record and celebrate your observations in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

To prepare, download the iNaturalist app onto your smartphone before the program. Don’t want another app? A camera works too!

Location: Camp Office
Our friendly and knowledgeable Discovery staff are here to help! Whether you're interested in activities to do during your stay, looking for insider tips, or have any other questions, drop by to ask us!

Campground or Black Bear Habitat? You're standing in both! Join us for a meaningful conversation about living alongside Black Bears and discover practical tips to keep your campsite safe—for people and bears.
Location: Gatehouse
This program is delivered in English.

You are in bear country! Drop by to learn about these fascinating creatures, and get some tips on how to be respectful guests in their home.

LOCATION: Gatehouse

No camping trip is complete without a campfire! Join us to discover tips and techniques for building, starting, and maintaining the perfect campfire. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a beginner, you'll learn valuable skills to make your campfire experience safe and enjoyable.

No camping trip is complete without a campfire! Join us to discover tips and techniques for building, starting, and maintaining the perfect campfire. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a beginner, you'll learn valuable skills to make your campfire experience safe and enjoyable.

Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder where we are. Join us to discover where we are in the universe and how you can use the galaxy to find your way on Earth.

LOCATION: Visitor Centre indoor theatre

Healthy Parks Healthy People Day - Yoga on the Beach with WildRoga! - Friday, July 18th:

To celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day on July 18, we invite you to join us for yoga on the beach with instructor Ro from WildRoga! There will be a special sunset yoga session taking place at 8:00 pm that you won't want to miss. All are welcome!

Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Pumphouse Beach (near Amphitheatre parking lot)

Location: Amphitheatre

Ready to show your knowledge? Join Elle and enjoy some friendly competition against your fellow campers!

This program is delivered in English.

Join Edward to learn about the amazing adaptations that make owls the masters of the night sky! After a short talk around the campfire, there will be a night hike prowling for Rondeau’s owls!

Join us at Beach Area 1 for Ploverpalooza as we celebrate Piping Plovers in Wasaga Beach!

An endangered species in Canada, the Piping Plover has nested in Wasaga Beach since 2008. Ploverpalooza will include family friendly activities and games for all ages focusing on the Piping Plovers at Wasaga Beach.

Join us at Beach Area 1 for Ploverpalooza as we celebrate Piping Plovers in Wasaga Beach!

An endangered species in Canada, the Piping Plover has nested in Wasaga Beach since 2008. Ploverpalooza will include family friendly activities and games for all ages focusing on the Piping Plovers at Wasaga Beach.

Join us at Beach Area 1 for Ploverpalooza as we celebrate Piping Plovers in Wasaga Beach!

An endangered species in Canada, the Piping Plover has nested in Wasaga Beach since 2008. Ploverpalooza will include family friendly activities and games for all ages focusing on the Piping Plovers at Wasaga Beach.

Nancy Island Historic Site is located at 119 Mosley Street.

Visit the Welcome Centre which includes displays about the park's ecology and history as well as a park store, TackleShare program, and tourism information.

The site also features a theatre with a video presentation and a museum which houses the remains of HMS Nancy as well as exhibits and interactive activities.

Costumed Discovery staff will be on site to answer questions and help facilitate your visit.

Join a Discovery Park Ranger for an evening guided hike. Each week we will explore a variety of topics from Creature of the night to trees and most everything in between.

Details will be posted as information becomes available. Please check back a few days before or message us on social media.

Campers and day visitors welcome - Yes your day-use permit will allow you into the campground until 10pm.

This summer you can try your hand at a heritage craft.

Takes place at Spruce Lane Farm - Close to Parking lot F on our day-use only side of the park off Burloak Drive.

Join a Discovery Park Ranger for an evening guided hike. Each week we will explore a variety of topics from Creature of the night to trees and most everything in between.

Details will be posted as information becomes available. Please check back a few days before or message us on social media.

Campers and day visitors welcome - Yes your day-use permit will allow you into the campground until 10pm.

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.

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.
Taking place around Picnic Shelter F. See map.
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.

Join us on August 8th or 9th 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.

Join us to discover more about Species at Risk in Presqu'ile
10am - 12pm - Mini Bio Blitz
2pm - 4pm - Fun Fair - activities, crafts, info stations and more!
7pm - Live animal demonstration with Sciensational Snakes!

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.

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.
Taking place around Picnic Shelter F. See map.
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.

As the summer comes to a close many of our birds and insects are set to begin their migration south for the winter.
Bird banding, guided walks, monarch butterfly tagging and more!
A full schedule of events will be posted on our social media pages and around the park closer to the event.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Come join the fun Thanksgiving Weekend. Participants can take part in a pumpkin carving contest, site decorating contest, trick-or-treating through the campgrounds, as well as a scavenger hunt. Don't forget your costume and candy!

Scavenger hunt due to Office - 3PM
Pumpkin Carving and Site Decorating Contest Judging - 4PM
Trick-or-Treating - 5-7PM

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

Spend an enjoyable day explore the park trails, barns and out door play equipment.

Do-it-yourself activities:
Search for Gnome Road, climb to the top of the toboggan hill and marvel at the vista from the ravine scenic lookout.

Playbarn hours 9am-4pm (for kids 10 and under)
Children's Farm - visit with a variety of farm animals
Outdoor play equipment various locations
IS there SNOW? Toboggan, ski or snowshoe. (bring your own equipment).
Winter picnic?? Sure!
Birding and Winter photography!
GPS tours - Adventure Lab or PocketSights.
Play a round of disc golf.

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.

Dates and times may be changed or adjusted without notice.

Plan to enjoy two to three hours exploring the Maple Syrup Festival, a springtime natural and cultural phenomenon!

Join a guided tour of maple lane and watch as a fresh batch of maple sugar or taffy is poured.

Kids will enjoy seeing the farm animals and singing along with during the Maple Show.

Then hop on a wagon ride that will take you to the pancake house, where meals are served up with fresh maple syrup!

See our Facebook or Instagram accounts for further information.

A daily vehicle permit is required to access Bronte Creek by vehicle. You can purchase your daily vehicle permit up to 5 days before your visit on our reservation website.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dates and times may be changed or adjusted without notice.

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.

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.

Join us for Victorian Easter as we share some Easter traditions from over 100 years ago!

Visit the Children's Farm (located by parking lot C) for an Easter Egg Hunt and other Egg-cellent activities:

Story Trail
Victorian Games
Farm Animals
Scavenger Hunt
Gnome Road
Playbarn

The Friends of Bronte Creek Park will also be selling cotton candy, with all proceeds going back towards projects in the park.

Participating in this program is included in your park permit fee.

Celebrate the arrival of Spring like a Victorian!
10:00am - 4:00pm

Plus a special program brought to you by the Friends of Bronte Creek: Victorian Tea with services at 12:00 and 2:00. No reservations required. First come first serve.

Ongoing activites:
Old-tyme games
Live demonstrations
House Tours
Heritage Farm Animal
Story Trail
and more!

TODAY is World Wide Knit in Public Day.
However - We welcome all fibre arts!
Sew. Quilt. Crochet. Weave. Spin. Hook and Knit.

Marketplace vendors
Demonstrations
Workshops

Marketplace will have fibre, accessories, tools and finished products.

We encourage all fiber/needle crafters to join us for some outdoor creativity.

Bring a folding chair, personal snack/ refreshments and of course your WIP's! (work in progress)

All guests must obtain a valid park permit. No additional fee to participate.

If you have non-fibre fans in your entourage the park offers an 18hole disc golf course, 13km of multi-use trails, 2 working farms with farm animals, gnome road and plenty of open grassy fields for a game of soccer!

Vendor applications will be available via Facebook in January.

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.

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.

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.

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.