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March 2019
Guided Night Snowshoe Hikes at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre 2018-19
Strap on your snowshoes for a night-time hike, where stars and shadows create a dramatic setting for adventure. Your experienced guides lead your group on a 1 ½ to 2 hour romp through an enchanting winter wonderland. Experience beautiful trails that wind through a mature forest of 100 foot tall trees, sparkling views of the countryside at the Suspension Bridge and breathtaking lookouts from the top of the Niagara Escarpment. No experience is required and the pace is moderate. Recommended…
Find out more »Lake Country & Springwater Tap into Maple
Running until May 27. Located in Central Ontario and only a short drive from the GTA, Ontario's Lake Country and Springwater are the perfect place for maple trees, and celebrating all things maple.
Find out more »Spring Early Bird Discount on Nordic Season Pass 2019-20 at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Until March 31, 2019 NEW! Spring Early Bird Nordic Season passes now on sale for the 2019-20 season. Spring discount only until March 31, 2019. Bonus: buy now and you can cross country ski/ snowshoe for the remainder of this season for free! Nordic Season Pass may be used seven days a week for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing plus access to the Suspension Bridge. Season passholders receive numerous benefits, bonus offers and additional special discounts. Nordic Centre operates December –…
Find out more »April 2019
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival
A springtime tradition! Visit our sugar shack to learn how maple syrup is made, then enjoy a pancake breakfast with sausages and Simcoe County maple syrup. Enjoy wagon rides, live music, a Zoo-to-You show and more.
Find out more »Easter Egg Hunts at Rounds Ranch
Hip! Hop! Hooray! Easter’s on its way, and we couldn’t be more egg-cited! The Easter Bunny has been busy working all winter to prepare for the Rounds Ranch annual Easter Egg Hunt (he told us he has something eggstra-special planned this year!).
Find out more »Kemble Maple Syrup Tour
Join us for the 10th annual Kemble Maple Syrup Tour! Visit one or all of this year's tour stops to experience the unique methods of maple syrup production, from small-scale to commercial, used to make some of Canada’s finest maple syrup. While touring, get up close to friendly farm animals, stop by the Big Bay General Store for some old fashioned hospitality and treats, stop by the arena for the artisan market and Family Fun Zone and of course enjoy our famous, homemade, maple-themed meal. A…
Find out more »Collingwood Downtown Great Easter Egg Hunt
Pick up your Easter Egg Hunt form from the Town Hall Activity Centre and count the eggs that have been hidden in the store windows throughout downtown. Don’t forget to make a craft to take home and keep your eyes open for the Easter Bunny who will have treats for kids of all ages. Make sure you don’t miss counting any of the eggs as there will be prizes awarded for boys and girls in all four categories.
Find out more »Easter in the Village
Celebrate Easter in the Village with easter egg scavenger hunts, horse and wagon rides, groove dancing, and more! Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt (All Weekend) Pick up your scavenger hunt at the Visitor's Information Centre and find the pictures of the easter eggs that are scattered throughout the Village! Find them all? Hand in your scavenger hunt to redeem your prize! Hose and Wagon Rides (Saturday April 20, 1-4pm) Take a scenic horse-drawn wagon ride around the base of Blue Mountain…
Find out more »Earth Day at Wye Marsh
Come out and enjoy a day in support of responsible living on our beautiful Earth! We have a host of activities designed for families to learn about stewardship in a hands-on way, such as an invasive species pull, BlioBlitz, and live animal demonstrations. There will also be visiting environmental groups, and a seedling tree for the first 50 families to plant at home! Entry to our Earth Day Celebration is by donation - there is no admission charge.
Find out more »Wasaga Beach Easter Eggstravaganza!
Free fantastic family fun with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt at 10:30 am, face painting, bouncy castles, games, balloon twisting, arts & crafts, magnetic wall and more!
Find out more »Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival
Every year the sleepy town of Elmvale explodes in a celebration of Nature’s rites of Spring – the running of liquid gold – Ontario Pure Maple Syrup. The town transforms into a shoppers’ mall.
Find out more »May 2019
Family Nature Days at Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Join us for a fun, outdoor, family-friendly environmental education program. Perfect for families that homeschool or those wanting to spend PA/PD Days outside! Ma 3 - Wilderness Survival Early May Program - Head out into the woods for a day of navigation, shelter building, and foraging at the Tiffin Centre. See our Family Nature Days page for registration information.
Find out more »Family Nature Days at Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Join us for a fun, outdoor, family-friendly environmental education program. Perfect for families that homeschool or those wanting to spend PA/PD Days outside! Friday, May 31 - Predators & Prey Explore the forest ecosystem at the Tiffin Centre and find the hidden geocached treasures, then become part of the ecosystem as part of a predator-prey role playing game. See our Family Nature Days page for registration information.
Find out more »June 2019
Family Nature Days at Tiffin Centre for Conservation
Join us for a fun, outdoor, family-friendly environmental education program. Perfect for families that homeschool or those wanting to spend PA/PD Days outside! Thursday, June 28 - Pond Living Spend the day on Papa Bear Pond! Learn about the plants, bugs, fish and other animals that make their home in the pond, build a model sailboat, then take to the water and try your hand paddling a canoe. See our Family Nature Days page for registration information.
Find out more »July 2019
The STEAM Project Summer Camp
The vision at The STEAM Project is to prepare youth for a world that increasingly demands scientific and technological innovation, thoughtful design, and a focus on empathy. Our mission at the STEAM Project is to foster empathy through a human-centred approach to design that we call “Design with Purpose.” Designing with Purpose is empathy driven and places the understanding of the needs of others at the center of designing solutions. Our programs encourage thinking about how new designs and invention…
Find out more »Peak To Shore Music Festival
Five days, 10 Venues, 30+ free concerts! Featuring some of Canada’s finest talent on stages throughout Thornbury,Blue Mountain Village and Collingwood.
Find out more »August 2019
Creemore Springs Copper Kettle Festival
There's a Party Brewing! Join us for some good old fashioned fun at the annual Creemore Springs Copper Kettle Festival. Help Creemore Springs celebrate our 31st anniversary in the beautiful village of Creemore! Poke along the main street of Creemore & enjoy live music, great food & drink, fun games, kids' activities, wagon rides, brewery tours, classic car exhibit, makers market & more! The charming village of Creemore, Ontario is nestled in a valley between the Mad and Noisy Rivers…
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