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Date: June 25, 2027 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

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Connect with nature through songs, stories and movement with musician and storyteller, Pete Moss. Families will actively participate in songs and stories about Ontario plants, birds, wildlife and weather. Followed by family-friendly karaoke hosted by Pete.

7-7:45pm concert. 8-8:45pm karaoke.

Sponsored by the Friends of Bonnechere Parks.

Date: June 26, 2027 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Please join Knowledge Keeper Jason Newby and helper to drum and craft right here at Bonnechere Provincial Park! Drums and craft kits will be supplied for all who attend.

NOTE: A valid Day Use pass is required for park access to all events. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Date: July 1, 2027 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Join us in celebrating Canada Day at Bonnechere! Activities will be held for all ages: Giant yard games, photo booth, and Canada Day crafts! Look forward to face painting (10:30 am - 1:00 pm), a sandcastle building competition (10:00 am - 11:30 am), BINGO at 1:00 pm, and a Discovery Station (2:30 pm). Popcorn and cotton candy will be available for purchase. Don’t forget your red and white and get ready to show your Canadian pride in our annual Bonnechere Canada Day Campsite Decorating Competition!



Please note: a valid park permit is required to access the park and activities. Follow our social media for updates and sneak peeks.!

Date: July 9, 2027 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Please join Knowledge Keeper Jason Newby and helper to drum and craft right here at Bonnechere Provincial Park! Drums and craft kits will be supplied for all who attend.

NOTE: A valid Day Use pass is required for park access to all events. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Date: July 10, 2027 Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Join Ottawa Chapter OAS members from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM to mend ceramics, view a flintknapping demo, learn Bonnechere Park history, view local artifacts, and meet local authors to learn about Indigenous and Kashubian cultures.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM be sure to check out “Saturday Night ‘Live’”. A lively slide show presentation about archeology and research with artifacts!

Date: July 11, 2027 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Before email and text, archeologists sent postcard around the world - create your own personalized postcard ready to mail!

Date: July 17, 2027 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

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Join this lively interactive musical romp in learning about everything from stinkpots to swindlers, and pirates to poison ivy! Sponsored by the Friends of Bonnechere Parks.

Date: July 24, 2027 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Marc Audet is a local folk music singer/songwriter specializing in historical songwriting. Enjoy an evening of live folk music under the pines! Sponsored by the Friends of Bonnechere Parks.

Date: July 31, 2027 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Mark and his crew of local musicians return to Bonnechere for an evening of traditional Ottawa Valley old-time fiddle music. Listen for Canadian classics like Maple Sugar and other jigs.

Date: August 7, 2027 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Once a year, the forest comes alive with echoes of the past. As darkness falls, join us as we go back in time and meet the spirits of those who lived, worked, and walked this land long before us. Our talented park staff will bring history to life through skits and stories that honour the rich heritage of this area.

Date: August 14, 2027 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Get ready for a summer celebration at Bonnechere! Join us for a day of sun, games, food, music, and fun! Giant yard games, photo booth, crafts, face painting (10:00 am - 1:00 pm), giant slip n' slide, and Little Ray's Reptile Show (1:00 pm) will all be part of the fun. BBQ bites, cotton candy, and popcorn will be available for purchase.

Please note: a valid park permit is required to access the park and activities. Follow our social media for updates and sneak peeks!

Date: August 20, 2027 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Step back in time with Pam and Ken. Dressed in historic costumes, they’ll have you laughing, clapping and singing along to songs about history. Sponsored by the Friends of Bonnechere Parks.

Date: August 21, 2027 Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Join award winning Naturalist/Photographer/Author/Carleton University Professor Michael Runtz in exploring the life of the Eastern Wolf through a highly visual presentation. Following the presentation, wander to the beach where Michael will demonstrate wolf howling.

Date: August 28, 2027 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Get ready for a day of excitement and hands-on fun! Join us for our Touch-a-Truck event, a family-friendly event where kids (and kids at heart!) can get up close with a wide variety of vehicles. This is your chance to climb inside these vehicles and meet the heroes who operate them. Perfect for curious minds and adventurous spirits.
A valid permit is required to enter the park.

Date: September 4, 2027 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Please join Knowledge Keeper Jason Newby and helper to drum and craft right here at Bonnechere Provincial Park! Drums and craft kits will be supplied for all who attend.

NOTE: A valid Day Use pass is required for park access to all events. Children must be accompanied by an adult.