Local Events

Volunteers from across Kenora participate in the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade! This collection of homemade floats, candy and Christmas cheer really brightens up the Christmas season! The parade starts and ends at the Kenora Curling Club, taking a route that covers the downtown core. Come out and bring the kids to see all of the beautiful floats.

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The New Liskeard Lions Santa Claus Parade is a hallmark holiday event in Temiskaming Shores, traditionally held on the fourth Saturday of November. It typically serves as the grand finale to the Village Noël Temiskaming festivities.

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• Northeastern Ontario

This special centennial-themed parade celebrates a century of Christmas celebrations in North Bay. This beloved community tradition draws crowds downtown for an afternoon of holiday magic, festive floats, and of course, Santa Claus himself!

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• Northeastern Ontario

Santa Claus is coming to town…Sault Ste. Marie that is! The annual Rotay Santa Claus Parade is a celebration of twinkling lights, that refreshing nip in the air, and the upcoming holiday season. The parade attracts more than 35 entries each year with thousands of spectators lining Queen Street. It’s the city’s kick-off to the Christmas season. It’s fun for the whole family!

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The Wiarton Santa Claus Parade brings the community together for a festive evening procession through the downtown core featuring creatively decorated floats and seasonal music. Following the parade, the celebration continues with a local market and opportunities for children to meet Santa Claus for holiday treats.

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• Georgian Bay

The Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade transforms the River District into a festive celebration featuring illuminated floats, marching bands, and community displays. The procession winds through the downtown core to welcome Santa Claus and officially launch the holiday season alongside the Festival of Northern Lights.

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• Georgian Bay

Kingston Pride is a grassroots community festival that celebrates and advocates for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through a vibrant parade and inclusive public gatherings. The event features diverse programming including live performances, local vendor fairs, and educational resources designed to foster visibility and connection across the city.

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• Frontenac

The smallest community to host Ribfest in Canada welcomes over 19,000 visitors every year. The Rotary & Lions Clubs of Gananoque give 100 percent of proceeds back to the community. They support charities, families and students and lead projects that positively change Gananoque and the 1000 Islands area. 1000 Islands Family Ribfest is a safe and clean event that everyone can enjoy!

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• Leeds & Grenville

MUSICwestport is an annual, single-day outdoor festival that brings the village of Westport to life with a diverse mix of homegrown Canadian talent and eclectic international acts. This free community event features live performances across multiple stages, complemented by a vibrant vendor market, a dedicated KidzZone, and local food trucks

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• Rideau Lakes

Join us for a magical evening filled with live music, colourful characters, festive floats, and the big guy himself. Kingston's Nighttime Santa Parade is the best way to kick off the holiday season!

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• Frontenac

The Picton Santa Claus Parade brings the community together for a festive procession of creative floats, marching bands, and local performers along the town's historic Main Street. Spectators gather to celebrate the holiday spirit as Santa Claus makes his grand appearance to mark the official start of the season in Prince Edward County.

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• Prince Edward County

The annual Cobourg Santa Claus Parade is a cherished community tradition that officially kicks off the holiday season with a vibrant procession of themed floats, marching bands, and festive performances. Spectators line the downtown streets of King Street to enjoy the arrival of Santa Claus while volunteers collect food bank donations and children’s letters to the North Pole along the route.

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• Northumberland

This festive procession transforms downtown streets into a winter wonderland, featuring elaborate floats, marching bands, and local community groups. The evening concludes with a vibrant tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display to celebrate the start of the holiday season.

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• Simcoe County

The largest Christmas parade north of Toronto! Over 100 floats, bands & Santa himself usher in the season!

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This year’s parade will be part of a fun-filled day in Downtown Collingwood as we officially launch the holiday season. Enjoy the many merchant Open Houses … carolers on the street…. strolling entertainers … plus lots more, including the traditional “lighting” of the town Christmas Tree.

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• Georgian Bay

Come together with us as we celebrate the heartfelt memories & traditions that make this season so special. Mark your calendars and be prepared to be transported into the warm world of Christmas nostalgia on parade day!

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• Simcoe County

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• Gravenhurst
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The Huntsville Santa Claus Parade is an annual evening tradition typically held on the last Friday of November in downtown Huntsville, Ontario.

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• Muskoka

The Bracebridge Santa Claus Parade is a major annual holiday event featuring festive floats, marching groups, and Santa Claus himself, typically held in early December in downtown Bracebridge, Ontario.

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The Atikokan Bass Classic, often referred to as the "funnest bass tournament in the Northwest," is an annual smallmouth bass fishing competition held in Atikokan, Ontario. Since its inception in 1987, it has become a premier regional event, attracting anglers to the "Floodwaters" of Upper and Lower Marmion Lake.

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The Dryden Fall Fair is a vibrant community celebration that showcases the region’s agricultural roots through livestock shows, equestrian competitions, and home-grown exhibits. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring midway rides, local food vendors, and a signature parade that brings the community together.

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The Red Lake Fall Classic is a premier catch-and-release walleye fishing tournament held on the Red Lake Chain of Lakes in Northwestern Ontario. The event brings together over 130 teams to compete for significant cash prizes and merchandise while promoting a family-friendly atmosphere that includes a dedicated junior division for younger anglers.

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Every August long weekend, generations of creative people gather in Sioux Narrows to demonstrate, exhibit, share and market their unique talents and original creations. A popular and longstanding tradition on the shores of Lake of the Woods, this festival attracts hundreds of visitors and offers the familiar alongside trending and exclusive artistic experiences.

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The Winter Weekend of Wonder is an annual outdoor festival in the City of Kenora celebrating the season with activities and events for the whole family. This three-day celebration is family friendly and a great way to get involved in all of the outdoor activities available in Northwestern Ontario.

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The Kenora Agricultural Society Fair is a community-focused celebration featuring a lively midway, local vendor markets, and traditional agricultural exhibits. Families can enjoy a variety of entertainment ranging from petting zoos and magic shows to competitive horseshoe tournaments and craft displays.

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The LOWISA (Lake of the Woods International Sailing Association) Regatta is a premier seven-day sailing event held annually on Lake of the Woods, often departing from Northern Harbour near Kenora, Ontario. Self-described as "the greatest freshwater sailing race on earth," it attracts sailors from across North America for a week of point-to-point racing and wilderness cruising.

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The North Bay Summer Concert Series is a community-focused outdoor event that showcases a wide range of musical talent against the scenic backdrop of Lake Nipissing.

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The Cochrane Winter Carnival is a celebration of all things winter! Spanning a number of days, the Winter Carnival boasts a unique variety of events that provides something for all. The Cochrane Winter Carnival is the oldest winter festival in Ontario and it adds to the history of Cochrane, celebrating its roots and all the citizens who live here.

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Save the date for the best event since 1926!!! 4 days of live entertainment, food, family activities, music, art + more

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New Liskeard's annual agricultural fair featuring livestock and homecraft exhibits, midway rides, food vendors, local artisans, live entertainment, and family-friendly competitions. A classic community celebration of rural Ontario traditions.

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Lace up your sneakers and get ready to walk a Michigan landmark. The annual International Bridge Walk takes an easy pace and provides spectacular views of the twin Saults, the St. Marys River rapids, and the Soo Locks. Young and old, physically fit and fitness challenged, all enjoy the fantastic views and the resulting pictures that will last a lifetime.

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Rotaryfest 2026, Sault Ste. Marie's premier summer festival. Centred at Clergue Park on the waterfront, this three-day community celebration features free live music, family-friendly activities, and the city's signature summer parade.

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The Bon Soo Winter Carnival is Northern Ontario's largest winter festival, held annually in Sault Ste. Marie. It celebrates winter culture through outdoor fun, community spirit, and its iconic snowball mascot, Mr. Bon Soo.

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The communities of Trent Hills love the magic of the holiday season! Come for great shopping, festive folks and special holiday events.

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The community of Brighton, in eastern Ontario, is surrounded by rich agricultural land with an abundance of apple orchards and roadside farmers' stalls. To bear witness to the bountiful apple harvest at the height of the harvesting season, Brighton celebrates its annual Applefest festival over the last full weekend of September.

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The Candlelight Festival begins with carolling along Walton Street to Memorial Park for the magical lighting of holiday decorations. Join the crowd as the festival opens with a candlelit walk down Walton Street, leading to the magical lighting of holiday decorations in Memorial Park. Stay for the carols, the live music, and the beauty of the night. And while you’re here, stop into the nearby Capitol Theatre to see their festive Capitol Christmas trees and holiday shows.

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Experience some of Port Hope's most enticing rural charms: giant gourds, a tractor pull, equestrian show and barnyard animals on display. This is real farm country. The fair celebrates harvest season and the fruits of the hard labour, with crop displays and tasty homebaking and preserves. Check out the dill pickle competition!

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• Northumberland

The Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games is a long-standing cultural celebration that honours Scottish heritage through traditional competitions, music, and community gatherings. The event features pipe and drum band performances, Highland dancing championships, and "heavy events" like the caber toss, alongside family-friendly activities in the Wee Highlanders area and evening Ceilidhs with live Celtic music.

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• Northumberland

The Prince Edward County Studio Tour is one of Ontario’s longest-running and most diverse self-guided art events. Established in 1993, the tour invites visitors into the private creative spaces of dozens of local artists throughout the scenic "County".

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• Prince Edward County

As Canada’s largest small county marathon, with more than 1,600 runners, it’s no secret that the Prince Edward County region offers an unparalleled running experience for all, no matter the distance you choose.

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