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The 2025 Bowmanville Maplefest is on Saturday, May 3rd in Downtown Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

The start of Spring means it is time for the 2025 Bowmanville Maplefest!
Bring your friends and family to Historic Downtown Bowmanville for a fun day!
*Local Maple Syrup Producers *Businesses *Handmade Crafts *Musicians *Food Trucks *Community Groups
Come early and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast!
Stroll along four city blocks turned into pedestrian zones with over 250 participants for your browsing enjoyment.
The kids will be thrilled with the many kid-friendly activities.
FREE shuttle service!
Park for free at Clarington Fields 2375 Baseline Rd (soccer facility)
just north of Hwy 401 hop on a shuttle bus leaving approximately every 15 minutes and get dropped off right in the action.
When you’re done, jump on a return shuttle. No hassle. No stress. Just fun!
(Note: shuttles are not accessible, accessible parking is available in Municipal lots and on Church Street)

Brooks Farm Maplefest 2025 will be held from Saturday, March 8th to Sunday, March 30th in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada.

The whole family will enjoy Brooks Farm Maplefest with Fun Activities,
Bon Fires and an Indoor Pancake House.
*Train or Wagon Ride
*Self Guided & Guided Educational Tours
*Camp Fire in Sugar Bush
*Evaporator Demos
*Small maple syrup tasting
*Marshmallows to roast over the bonfires
*Maple Sugar Products (additional cost)
*Pancakes Breakfast (additional cost)
*Barnyard Playland (weather permitting)

Maplefest Ticket: $12.99 + HST
Adult Maplefest Ticket + Pancake Breakfast: $25.99 + HST
Child Maplefest Ticket + Pancake Breakfast: $21.99 + HST
Buy Your Tickets Online

Open Weekends and March Break, 2025

Tours run at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and the FINAL tour of the day is at 2 pm

My favourite maple experience is Maple Madness at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation area, just north of Kingston, Ontario.

This year, the festival will run every weekend in March, as well as daily throughout the week of March Break (March 10-14, 2025). The event is open from 9AM - 4PM. Admission is $5.25 for adults, $3.75 for children, pets are free!

Visitors can take a tractor drawn wagon ride to the sugar bush and learn how maple syrup is made in the olden days and how we make it today. Take a stroll through the interpretive trail and be sure to stop by the sugar shack for freshly made pancakes with warm maple syrup.

Online registration is now required to attend Maple Madness. There is no fee to register and you will pay the entrance fee at the gatehouse when you arrive on your selected day.

It is a very small team that runs Maple Madness and they have over 13,000 visitors during the festival! Here is a list of all of the things a visitor can do while attending Maple Madness:
- Self-guided sugar bush tour.
- Visit the interpretive stations where staff, students, and community volunteers will teach you about the process of making maple syrup (closes at 3:30).
- Wagon rides: pick-up and drop-off at the Outdoor Centre and the top of the hill at the sugar bush. First wagon is at 9:00 am and the last wagon back to the sugar bush is 2:30 pm.
- Sugar shack (pancakes & drinks) and maple shop (syrup & candy) are available for sale
- Face painting at the Outdoor Centre by donation.
- Maple themed crafts, activities, and displays from Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in the Outdoor Centre.
- Maple Madness photo contest

Treats available at the Sugar Bush:
Single pancake with maple syrup - $2.50
Double stack of pancakes with maple syrup - $5.00
Triple stack of pancakes with maple syrup - $7.50
Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate - $2.25
Water, juice, pop, ice tea - $2.25
Maple lollipop - $3.00
Maple candy, 3 pack - $3.25

Treats available at the Maple Shop - Outdoor Centre
2L syrup - $53.00
1L syrup - $27.00
500 ml syrup - $17.00
250 ml syrup - $13.00
50 ml leaf bottle - $5.50
Maple butter - $13.00
Maple lollipop - $3.00
Maple dip - $4.00
Maple candy 3 pack - $3.25

Important Things to Know:
- Maple Madness runs rain or shine except in adverse weather conditions like a snow storm, freezing rain event, or very high winds. If you are unsure please check the website or call 613-546-4228 ext. 222.
- Dogs are welcome at Maple Madness and they must be on a leash at all times while in the Conservation Area. At this time dogs are not allowed on the wagons.
- Please do not walk on the road by the warming huts (causeway). It is very narrow and for tractors only.
- Please access the walking trails at the back of the Outdoor Centre. When a wagon approaches on the road please step to the side and let it pass.

NEW for 2025! Little Cataraqui is piloting a bus program!
How it works: On the schedule listed below Cataraqui Conservation will have a school bus at pre-determined City of Kingston transit hubs to pick you up and take you to Little Cataraqui Creek and then back to that same transit hub it picked you up at. There will be a morning pick-up/drop-off and an afternoon pick-up/drop-off offered only on select days of the program.
- Tickets are required: You must book and pay for your ticket to have access to the bus. The bus is free and you are simply paying for your entrance to the event ahead of time. Cost is $3.75 for children and $5.25 for adults. 

Bus Schedule:
1. Wednesday March 12 - Invista Centre - Route 7 |Kingston Transit
Morning Bus: 8:30 am pick-up at Invista that will take you to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. At 11:30 am meet where the bus dropped you off at Little Cat to take you back to the Invista Centre.
Afternoon Bus: 12:15 pick-up at Invista that will take you to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. At 3:00 pm meet where the bus dropped you off at Little Cat to take you back to the Invista Centre.

2. Sunday March 23 - Montreal Street Carpool - Express 801 | Kingston Transit
Morning Bus: 8:30 am pick-up at the Montreal Street Carpool Lot that will take you to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. At 11:30 am meet where the bus dropped you off at Little Cat to take you back to the Montreal Street Carpool Lot.
Afternoon Bus: 12:15 pick-up at the Montreal Street Carpool Lot that will take you to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. At 3:00 pm meet where the bus dropped you off at Little Cat to take you back to the Montreal Street Carpool Lot.

3. Saturday March 29 - Kingston East Community Centre - Express 601 | Kingston Transit
Morning Bus: 8:30 am pick-up at the Kingston East Community Centre that will take you to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. At 11:30 am meet where the bus dropped you off at Little Cat to take you back to the Kingston East Community Centre.
Afternoon Bus: 12:15 pick-up at the Kingston East Community Centre that will take you to Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. At 3:00 pm meet where the bus dropped you off at Little Cat to take you back to the Kingston East Community Centre.

How to Get your Ticket for the Bus: Click on the link below to go to our ticket page. On that page click on one of the green highlighted dates to start the ticket process. If a date is red that means it is sold out. We use PayPal to process tickets, you do not have to have a PayPal accounty click on the 'guest checkout' or 'check out with credit card'. Tickets open Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025.

Enjoy your time at Little Cataraqui Maple Madness!

Elliott Tree Farm Maple Syrup Experience 2025 is from February 15th to April 6th in Erin, Ontario, Canada.

Join Elliott Tree Farm for their Annual Maple Syrup Experience.
While the sap is not yet flowing as of February 14th due to the cold temperatures, your Maple Syrup Experience pass grants you access to the Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario, all-you-can-eat pancakes along with a side of bacon and breakfast sausage, all topped with their award-winning Ontario pure maple syrup.
Take a stroll on the sugar shack trail leading to the maple sugar shack, where you can learn about the maple syrup process
while tasting maple taffy over snow, maple syrup, and maple sugar.
Open from 9 AM to 3 PM, with the last serving of pancakes at 12:30 PM.

• Reservations online only.
• Dogs are welcome on a leash, including inside the Horse Barn Canteen dining area.

The Cold Creek Maple Festival 2025 will be held on Saturday, March 1st at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, Schomberg, Ontario.

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Cold Creek Maple Festival.
Join in for a day filled with fun activities.
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, learn about the process of syrup making, take a guided hike to the sugar bush, and see tree-tapping demonstrations.

Cold Creek Conservation Area offers a large selection of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Weather permitting, try your hand at Archery, Snowshoeing or Cross-Country Skiing.
Let the kids enjoy face painting while you bask in the magic of the strolling magic show.
Explore the vendor market featuring local artisans and discover unique treasures to take home.

Buy your tickets online
General Admission (Single): $12.00
General Admission (Family): $10.00

The 2025 Muskoka Maple Festival is on Saturday, April 26th in Downtown Huntsville, Ontario, Canada.

Mark your calendar for the sweetest party of the year, the 2025 Muskoka Maple Festival!
A family-friendly event that celebrates the maple harvest in Muskoka.
A full day of fun and activities, vendors and displays, live music, street performers, and, best of all, delicious food!
With local restaurants, bakeries, and cafés serving up unique maple-inspired offerings, the biggest challenge will be deciding which tasty
treats to try.
Bring your appetite and sense of adventure and eat your way through the amazing lineup.
Discover pure Maple Syrup, Maple Beer, and unique maple-inspired dishes.
Kiwanis Sap Run: 10 AM - 11 AM

Pancakes Rotary Pancake Breakfast - 9 AM -1 PM

Adult Meal: $10
3 Pancakes
3 Sausage
1 Drink (Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Juice or Water)

Kids Meal: $5
1 Pancake
1 Sausage
1 Drink (Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Juice or Water)



Tickets at the door

The 2025 Powassan Maple Syrup Festival is on Saturday, April 26th in Powassan, Ontario, Canada.

Plan to bring your family & friends to the 2025 Powassan Maple Syrup Festival on the 4th Saturday in April.
This outdoor family-friendly event offers visitors a fun-filled day with many activities and events.
Be sure to sample the many wonderful Maple Treats!
Free & Ticketed Events

McLachlan Maple Syrup and Pancake House 2025 invite you to see how they make real Maple Syrup on their farm in Komoka, Ontario, Canada.

Learn how the McLachlan family makes maple syrup,
enjoy a walk on the nature trail and of course, enjoy some delicious pancakes with their delicious maple syrup.

Hours of operation are 9 am - 3 pm on the following dates:
February 14,15,16,17
February 22,23
March 1,2
March 6,7,8,9
March break 10-14,15,16
March 20,21,22,23
March 27,28,29,30
April 5,6,7,8

The pancake house is a quaint restaurant, nestled among maple trees that have been tapped by the McLachlan family for over 100 years.
Wagon Rides - Available on weekends only (Saturdays and Sundays) and also during the week of March Break $1.00/person
Playground - There is a small playground for kids of all ages to enjoy.
The self-guided tour explains how the process of maple syrup production has evolved over the years. The end of the trail will lead you to the red buildings where their maple syrup is made.
All production is done on the farm by the McLachlan family.
This is done at your own pace and no set times.

The third annual Ottawa 'I Heart Beer & Taco Festival' will run from Friday, February 28 - March 1, 2025. This event promised to be two fun-filled days and nights of beer, cider and spirits sampling with games, dancing, and tacos!

When: Friday, February 28 (6:00pm - 11:00pm) and Saturday, March 1 (12:00pm - 10:00pm), 2025
Where: EY Centre, Eastern Ontario's Largest Exhibition Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa
Cost: Tokens (used for both food and drink) are $2.50 each, cash only
Average sample cost: 1 token
Beer sample size: 5 oz

Curious about which breweries will be onsite? Here's a list of what to expect:
Cowbell Brewing Co.​ (Blyth, ON)​
​Junction 56 Distillery (Stratford, ON)
Founder's Original (Burlington, ON)
Rice Lake Hard Cider (Baltimore, ON)
Lake of Bays Brewing Co. (Baysville, ON)
​​Black Fly Beverage Company (London, ON)
Sandbagger Hard Seltzer (Toronto, ON)
Dunrobin Distilleries (Ottawa, ON)
Orleans Brewing Co (Ottawa, ON)
Black Rapids Brewing Company (Ottawa, ON)
Cold Bear Brewing Company (Arnprior, ON)
Broadhead Brewing Co. (Ottawa, ON)
Latina Beer (Niagara Falls, ON)
Paniza Brewing Co. (Toronto, ON)
Stray Dog Brewing Company (Orleans, ON)
Big Rig Brewery (Kanata, ON)
Flora Hall Brewing (Ottawa, ON)
Bicycle Craft Brewery (Ottawa, ON)
Bond Brewing Company (Orleans, ON)
Kichesippi Beer Co. (Ottawa, ON)
4 Degrees Brewing & Distilling (Smith Falls, ON)
Dominion City Brewing Co. (Ottawa, ON)
Black Lab Brewing (Toronto, ON)

Curious about your food options? Here are some examples:
Chucky Habanero Hot Sauce
Bitten on Locke
​El Patcho’s Tacos
Fiesta Empanada
LeSher Kitchen
Mona's Taqueria
Picante mx
Mexi-can cocina
Junior & The Kid BBQ
Curry Curry
Maria's Tacos
SmokeBox Catering
Unique Choice
La Mesita Restaurante
Fiesta and Tequila
La Catrina
El Gringo Taqueria

Here's what you need to know:
➡️ All General Admission Tickets include admission to the Festival and an official 10 ounce I❤︎BEER sampling cup. Tokens can be purchased at the festival (cash only) at the designated token tent or online when purchasing tickets.
​
? Designated Driver Tickets are $10 at the Door. DD Tickets give you admission to the event but you are not permitted to consume any alcohol at the Festival (If caught consuming alcohol of any kind, you'll be removed from the venue). Non Alcoholic drinks and food can be purchased using tokens at the local food vendor booths and the snack shack.
​
​? Volunteer prior or during the event to get FREE Tickets and Tokens. Start times are flexible and the work is pretty easy.
​
? The Earlier you buy your admission ticket, the cheaper it is. Tickets start at just $9.99 for Session #2 and $14.99/$15.99 for Session #1 & #3 (Plus HST and Ticket Fees) and slowly make their way up to our regular ticket price of $14.99/$19.99 (Plus HST and Ticket Fees)

See their website for further detail on ticket pricing and packages.

Most importantly - have fun!!

The 2025 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival is on Saturday, April 5th in Downtown Elmira, Ontario, Canada.

Bring your family and friends to the 61st Annual Elmira Maple Syrup Festival!
This wonderful community tradition is known as the World’s Largest one-day Maple Syrup Festival.
Enjoy a full day of fun maple syrup festivities, delicious food, and unique activities for all ages!

*Pancake Breakfast at 7 am - Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Sausages and Drinks (located at the Lions Hall)
*Vendor Market - Explore the streets filled with local artisans, crafters, and vendors offering handmade goods, delicious treats, and more!
*Sugar Bush Tours - Take a local sugar bush guided tour.
*Maple Syrup Taffy Cones - Maple Syrup Taffy Cones - a favorite everyone loves!
*Kids’ Activities & Games - Games, Face Painting, and family-friendly activities.
*Live Entertainment - Enjoy live music and performances throughout the day.
*Parking & Shuttle Service - Convenient parking and shuttle services are available.
Bring CASH to pay for parking!

Admission: Free to enter the festival.

The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival has something for everyone!

The 2025 Pefferlaw Creek Farms Maple Syrup Festival is from Saturday, March 8th to Saturday, April 19th in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada.

Celebrate Pefferlaw Creek Farms' 10th Maple Syrup Season!

Sugar Shack and Tapping Tours, Maple Syrup Tastings, Live Music, Pancake Meal, and Maple Taffy every weekend starting
March 8 & 9 until April 19, from 10 am to 3 pm at the 2025 Pefferlaw Creek Farms Maple Syrup Festival!

Only $10 per person - Kids Under 12 are FREE - Tickets at the door only

#MapleSyrupFestival #MapleSyrupFestivals2025

The 2025 Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Maple Shop is open from Saturday, March 1st to Sunday, April 20th in Pakenham, Ontario, Canada.

Bring the whole family for some Springtime Maple fun at Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Maple Shop.
Located between Almonte and Pakenham, just 1 hour from Ottawa, Ontario, Fulton’s is one of Lanark County’s best-loved and well-known Sugar Bushes.
Enjoy the beauty of this 400-acre Sugar Bush filled with young and decades-old maple, pine, spruce, cedar, and white birch trees.
Ski or Snowshoe the 8km of widened and lengthened trails, take in the sights and sounds of the birds, and watch for animals and their tracks.
Take a Horse-drawn sleigh ride and let the kids play on the playground.

$10 site fee/VEHICLE/day

Open:
March 1st – April 20th, 2025
Monday - Friday - 10 am – 3 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10 am – 4 pm

Get your tickets online

The 2025 Agape Valley Sugar Bush Experience runs from Saturday, March 1st to Saturday, March 29th in
Ridgeville, Ontario, Canada.



Plan your visit with family and friends to the 2025 Agape Valley Sugar Bush and take a FREE Sugar Bush Tour.
This 140-acre Sugar Bush is located in the heart of the Niagara Region where you can see how Maple Syrup is made and enjoy some Pancakes and Maple Taffy!

Pancake House
Menu - Pancakes and Sausage.
There will be no bookings/reservations for tables
Sugarbush Tours are FREE
Take a free hayride shuttle with your family/group down into the Sugar Bush where you will be taken on a walk through the forest
with a tour guide to see how the collection of sap has evolved over the years and how they transform maple sap into delicious maple syrup!

The Maple Store
Purchase delicious Maple Syrup that is made on-site!
Delicious maple treats!
Maple Taffy
A Sugar Bush favorite!
Made from our Maple Syrup, our Taffy on snow is 100% Maple Syrup, and 100% delicious!
This is available for purchase for $2 a Taffy.


Free, The reserved ticket will be free only one pass is required per carload.

A Parking Pass (one per carload) will be required for admission to come and enjoy the pancake house and sugar bush tours.

Buy Tickets Online

Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
March Break – March 10 -14, 2025
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Hours: 8:30 AM – 3 PM final dining room seating at 3 PM

Stanleys Olde Maple Lane Farm Sugarbush 2025 is from Saturday, March 1st to Sunday, April 20th in Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

The 2025 Maple Syrup season has finally arrived at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm!

Bring the family to visit the Sugar Shack, and watch the sap to syrup process unfold while enjoying taffy on the snow.
Take a walk, or snowshoe through over 2km worth of trails.
The Sugar Shack is an age-old log cabin, with a wood-burning evaporator, go inside and learn how maple sap becomes syrup.
The Sugar Shack has been used to make maple syrup for over 200 years.
Swing by the Heritage Barn, built in 1867, to visit all the animals. They love making new friends!
Hop on a tractor-drawn ride and be taken through an area of the farm and Sugarbush that is inaccessible on foot!
Of course, there will be taffy on the snow. The Taffy Shack will be making and serving Maple Taffies all day long!

Saturdays & Sundays March 1st – April 20th
Pancake House: 9 am – 2 pm (last seating @1:30pm)
Sugarbush & Farm: 10 am – 3 pm
March Break - March 11th – 14th (Tuesday – Friday)
Pancake House - 10 am – 2 pm (last seating @1:30pm)
Sugarbush & Farm: -10 am – 2 pm

$8.85 - General Admission General Admission - Ages 2 - 64
$4.42 - Seniors 65+
Tickets at the Gate
Under age 2 FREE
$42 Family Passes Up to 5 guests - All guests must arrive at the same time in the same vehicle - AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY

Sugarbush at the Log Farm is open from March 1st, 2025 to April 6th, 2025 in Nepean, Ontario, Canada.

Canadas' once-a-year tradition doesn’t last long as winter gently eases into spring.
Plan to bring the family and take a wagon ride out to the Sugarbush to see
how maple syrup is made.
Walk through the trails of the sugar maples and taste some sweet taffy on the snow.
At the log farm, they only use pails on the trees, all the sap is collected by hand.
This is a special hands-on experience for Log Farm guests.
You and your family can help gather the sap around the sugarbush.
The kids love running from tree to tree looking for a pail with some sap in it!!!
Please remember that the sap flow is completely weather-dependent
When you visit during the sugarbush season you will also have access to the main farmyard, where you can visit with all the farm animals.
There are lots of friendly animals to see, feed, and touch around the farm.
There are play areas for the kids.
The pioneer farmhouse will be open for guided tours, where you will step back in time and see what family life would have been like in the 1860s.
Prices
CA$11.50 Adults Ages 13+
CA$11.50 Children Ages 1 to 12
Free Infants Under 1 Years Old
Prices for Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Please Book Online

The 2025 Warkworth Maple Festival will be held on Saturday, March 8th, and Sunday, March 9th in Warkworth, Ontario, Canada.

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Warkworth Maple Festival!
Bring the family for a fun weekend of Maple Magic!

*Pancake Breakfast
*FREE shuttle to Sandy Flat Sugar Bush
*Live music & entertainment
*Maple taffy making
*Artisan Show & Sale at Warkworth Town Hall
*Beer garden & local eats
Whether you visit for the sweet treats or the small-town fun, there’s something for everyone!

PANCAKES, SAUSAGES & FAMOUS WARKWORTH MAPLE SYRUP
Served by, and a fundraiser for, the Warkworth Community Service Club.
Adults: $15 | Children (12 years & Under) $10 – CASH ONLY
All funds go back into the Warkworth community for healthcare and youth initiatives.
Entry to the Sugar Bush is $5 per person, and children under 2 are free.
**CASH ONLY**
No Pets Please (Service Dogs Accepted)
No Parking At Sugar Bush (Permit Req’d)
No Pedestrian Traffic On The Road To The Sugar Bush

#maplesyrupfestivals2025

The Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival, held annually in Sunderland, Ontario, Canada, celebrates the rich tradition of maple syrup production in the region. This beloved event typically takes place in early spring when maple trees are tapped for their sap, which is then boiled down to create delicious maple syrup. The festival offers visitors a delightful array of activities, including tours of local sugar bushes where they can see firsthand how maple sap is collected and processed. Attendees can indulge in a variety of maple-themed treats such as maple taffy, pancakes drizzled with fresh syrup, and maple-infused baked goods. Live music, artisanal crafts, and demonstrations of traditional syrup-making techniques add to the festive atmosphere, making it a cherished community event that highlights both the cultural significance and culinary delights of Ontario's maple syrup industry.

2025 Events

Air Bounce Adventures 2025
Bath Tub Races 2025
Bus Tours 2025
Lexy the Rap Dad 2025
Maple Leaf Painting Contest 2025
Maple Sugaring at Harlaine’s 2025
Petting Zoo & Pony Rides 2025
Saint Andrew’s United Church – Warming Centre, Beverages and Cake
Salem Alpacas 2025
Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue 2025

The 2025 Sukanen Pioneer Village & Ship Museum Antiques & Collectibles Show is on Friday, March 21st and Saturday, March 22nd at the Exhibition Grounds in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.


The Sukanen Pioneer Village & Ship Museum invites you to their 42nd Annual Antique Show/Vehicle Parts Sale at the Convention Centre on the Exhibition Grounds in Moose Jaw!
Doors will be open to anyone and everyone from 12-8 on Friday the 21st and 9-5 on Saturday the 22nd. Admission will be $6 for adults, and children under 15 will get in for free if they are accompanied by and adult.
Visitors can not only expect vehicle parts and timeless treasures, but also a concession and free parking!
There will truly be something for everyone and we hope to see you there!

#sukanenpioneervillage
#antiqueshow2025
#vehiclepartssale2025
#moosejaw

The 2025 Tweed Winter Carnival will be from Friday, February 14th to Sunday, February 16th in Tweed Ontario Canada.

Family Day weekend fun at the 2025 Tweed Winter Carnival!
Just 35 minutes up Highway 37 from Belleville will be a fun weekend of family-friendly winter events you don't want to miss.
The Tweed Winter Carnival will have activities everyone will enjoy including the Snowman Contest, Chili Contest, Craft Sale, Demo Derby, Fireworks, Bonfire, Maple Syrup Tasting, and More!
See Tweed Winter Carnival website for full schedule
*Polar Plunge - Saturday, February 15th at Noon
*Fireworks - Sunday, February 16th at 8 pm

This family-friendly festival celebrates winter in Algonquin Park through indoor and outdoor events held at various locations throughout the Highway 60 Corridor of Algonquin Park, including many at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre. All activities are free with the purchase of a valid park permit. Take part in snowshoeing, winter camping demonstrations, winter bird walk, ice skating, or a night walk! BBQ at Mew Lake Campground. For more details check out algonquinpark.on.ca

Snowfest 2025 will be held from Friday, February 14th to Monday, February 17th in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.

Snowfest 2025 is four days of winter fun the whole family can enjoy!
Start the day off with a Pancake Breakfast
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Bobby Orr Community Centre
Price - Adults: $8.00 - Students/Seniors: $5.00 - Children Under 4: Free
**Cash Only**
All You Can Eat Pancakes:
Dive into delicious stacks of fluffy goodness!
Sausage Serving:
A savory side to complement your breakfast
Beverages:
Coffee, tea, and juice included

Spend some time outdoors enjoying all the winter fun *Toboganning *Ice Fishing and *Skating then come inside the Bobby Orr Community Centre and warm up with a hearty meal and let loose on the dance floor.
Don’t miss the breathtaking fireworks show at 7:00 PM that will light up the winter sky and leave you in awe.

Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival is on Friday, February 14th, and Saturday, February 15th in Dorset, Ontario, Canada.

The 2025 Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival is a FREE family-friendly event featuring fun winter activities for the whole family!
Snowball Winter Carnival will feature a parade, skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, pancake breakfast, a silent auction, archery, snowshoe races, cardboard toboggan races, hockey shoot-out,
Hockey Night in Dorset and more!
A Family Skate Party will have music, a campfire, and hot chocolate at the Dorset Ice Palace.
Shows - Great Canadian Lumber Jacks and the Wildlife Caller
Treat yourself to some delicious maple taffy and take a virtual dog sled tour.
Enjoy some great food and shopping at the Snowball vendor booths.
Be sure to stop by The Dorset Heritage Museum between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival wraps up with Hockey Night in Dorset on Saturday evening
at the Dorset Ice Palace on Main Street across from the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Come out and cheer on the teams playing for the Dorset Cup!
Dorset vs. Lake of Bays

Hours:
Friday, Feb 14, 2025, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 6 p.m. Hockey Night
Check the website for the full Carnival Schedule

What better thing to do on a rare snowy and wintry day in Victoria BC than to partake in a Hot Chocolate Festival!

The Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival is back for its second year, and is on from February 1 to 28, 2025.

Not only will participating local business showcase their creativity and community spirit by creating hot chocolate experiences but $1 of each purchase goes to support the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.

This year there are over 25 participating businesses, a big increase from last year. Just wait, Victoria will soon rival Vancouver's Hot Chocolate Festival, perhaps next year!

Following are just a few samples of hot chocolate creations awaiting your tastebuds. Check out the website for a map to the locations and details on all the participating businesses this year and of course mouthwatering descriptions of all the delicious hot chocolates! There is even an opportunity on the website to vote for your favorite!

Q Bar & Veranda at the Fairmont Empress (721 Government St)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Marshall's Marshmallow Melt - Inspired by Paw Patrol's fire-fighting dalmatian, this hot chocolate includes a spiced dog bone cookie, milk chocolate cremeux, roasted hazelnut and gooey marshmallows. The drink is fired up with red sprinkles to match Marshall's red-hot gear and fire truck.

Pendray Inn and Tea House (309 Belleville Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Traditional Hot Chocolate: A focus on quality ingredients without any additives, syrups, or artificial flavorings. Chocolate/Cacao is Organic and Fairtrade and served with freshly made whipped cream and other true ingredients.

Working Culture Bread (2506 Douglas Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Passionfruit dark hot chocolate with a buttery shortbread cookie to dip.

Blue Crab Seafood House 9146 Kingston Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Callebaut Belgium chocolate, smoked lapsang souchong syrup, homemade whipping cream, double smoked bacon powder and orange.

Selkirk Cafe (C-2960 Jutland Road)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Majestic Strawberry Hot Chocolate - Rich dark hot chocolate topped with real strawberry.

L'Apero Wine and Cheese Bistro (1028 Blanshard Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate: (FONDUE)
Hot Chocolate Fondue! Discover how cheese and chocolate is the pairing you didn't know you needed. Belgian Dark and Milk Chocolate with Red Wine Reduction and three Fine Cheeses for Dipping!

The Ruby (642 Johnson Street and 3110 Douglas Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Mexican Hot Chocolate - Rich, indulgent, and with a little spice to keep things interesting. Infused with cayenne, cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of nutmeg, it's topped off with a cinnamon sugar whipped cream. Feeling adventurous? Add a shot of creme de cacao for an extra kick.
Biscoff Hot Chocolate - This caramel-infused delight is topped with a caramel and chocolate dusted whipped cream, making it the perfect cozy treat.

Faro Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room (1175 Beach Drive)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Indulge in a Fog Hot Chocolate, featuring steamed milk infused with chocolate sauce and Earl Grey tea, finished with whipped cream, honey drizzle and chocolate flakes. Served with a chocolate dipped biscotti topped with pistachio.

and proving that there is really something for everyone:

Beacon Brewing (9829 Third Street, Sidney) 
Featured Hot Chocolate: (BEER)
Yes, throughout the month of February, Beacon Brewing will offer 3 rotating hot chocolate inspired beers! The base of all 3 will be a Chocolate Stout, with rotating flavors of peppermint, marshmallow and Mexican hot chocolate.

Craving chocolate yet! Don't just stop at one, try them all contributing to a great cause while doing so!

The 2025 Gravenhurst Winter Carnival will be held from Friday, February 14th to Monday, February 17th at various venues in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada.

Family Day Weekend fun at the 2025 Gravenhurst Winter Carnival!
The Gravenhurst Winter Carnival is a weekend full of entertainment and activities for the whole family!
Demo Derby, Doggy Dash, Horse & Buggy Rides, Life-sized games, and more!
Be sure to check out the Brent & Sarah Comedy Magic Show, new in 2025!

Demolition Derby is on Sunday, February 16th, 2 pm - 5 pm
at the Severn Bridge Fairgrounds

Cost:
Buy a Carnival Button
$10 (ages 13+)
$5 (ages 6-12)
FREE (5 and under)

The 2025 Niagara Ice Wine Festival is from Friday, January 10th to Sunday, January 26th in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada.

Buy your tickets to the 2025 Niagara Ice Wine Festival now!
Come for a wonderful winter experience the whole family will enjoy!
Step into a winter wonderland at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village!
Queen Street in the historic district transforms into a cozy, family-friendly festival featuring Niagara’s finest VQA Icewines, gourmet food pairings, and memorable winter activities.
Warm up by bonfires, sip Icewine, and enjoy live entertainment in this festive outdoor setting.
Perfect for wine lovers and families alike, the Icewine Village is your destination for winter magic and friendly Niagara hospitality.
Ticket Packages are available for purchase online.

Ice Follies 2025 will be held from Friday, February 7th to Friday, February 21st
on the shores of Lake Nipissing, North Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2025 Ice Follies where art lovers and adventure seekers can experience original contemporary
Northern Ontario and local Indigenous art in its most unexpected forms.
The winter landscape of Lake Nipissing is transformed into an extraordinary and interactive outdoor museum at North Bays Shabogesic Beach.

Schedule of Events for 2025

Ice Follies 2025 Opening Night:
February 7th, 2025
Opening Remarks at 6:00 PM EST | Performance at 7:00 PM EST
Shabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)
Kick-off Ice Follies 2025 with our Opening Night Reception on February 7th at Shabogesic Beach. Enjoy free refreshments to warm you up
before experiencing a dynamic performance at 7:00 PM by Aanmitaagzi,
a renowned community-based Indigenous performing group celebrated for their captivating and culturally rich presentations.

Tours Offered Throughout the Festival:
Join us for a guided walking tour led by Artist, Colin Davis, offering unique insights and in-depth information about each artwork. Day and night tours feature slightly different experiences. Tickets are $10 per person, with a free tour on Family Day.

Register for a tour online

Sunday 9th @ 10 am
Wednesday 12th @5:30 pm with ASL Interpretation
Saturday 15th @ 2 pm
Monday 17th @ 11 am
Monday 17th @ 6 pm with ASL Interpretation

February 8th-9th, 2025, Noon – 4 pm
Capitol Centre Theatre (150 Main St E, North Bay)
Join us at the Spotlight Lounge in the Capitol Centre on opening weekend to hear insightful and engaging talks by this year’s featured artists.
Discover the inspiration and stories behind their incredible works.

February 8th, 2025 from Noon – 4 pm:
• Nico Glaude
• David Chops
• Aanmitaagzi

February 9th, 2025 from Noon – 4 pm
• Anyse Ducharme
• Studio Nude Beach

February 15 – 16th, 2025
Olmstead Beach (Trout Lake, North Bay)
Experience immersive audio-visual performances at Trout Lake’s Olmstead Beach. These special events provide opportunities to engage with art
through captivating soundscapes and stunning light installations.

7:00 PM – NAISA Listening Party
Immerse yourself in New Adventure in Sound Arts (NAISA) captivating audio installation amidst the festival grounds! Drop in, grab a seat by the
bonfire, and enjoy an evening of contemplative soundscapes. Perfect for a cozy, reflective moment under the stars.

8:00 PM – Ice Shift/Elevations Performance by Hyperboreal
Witness Ice Shift/Elevations, an hour-long performance on the ice that blends electronic soundscapes, video projections, and interactive elements.

Ice Follies Community Choir
Family Day, February 17, 2025 at 2 pm
Shabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)
Back by popular demand, on Family Day we will be hosting a free-to-participate community choir amidst the artworks, facilitated by our friends,
Lindsay Sullivan and Rose Erin Stokes. All are invited to join and sing along or listen!

Aanmitaagzi Drumming and Dancing
Family Day, February 17, 2025 from Noon – 3 pm
Shabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)
Aanmitaagzi will be on-site during Family Day, activating their area with drumming and dancing! All are invited to come out and participate.

Frozen Frames: An Ice Follies Retrospective
Photo Documentation by Liz Lott
February 7th – March 8th, 2025
WKP Kennedy Gallery (150 Main St E, North Bay)
Presented in partnership with the WKP Kennedy Gallery, this exhibit celebrates two decades of art on ice, showcasing one stunning photograph for every participating artist since the festival’s inception in 2004. Liz Lott’s breathtaking images highlight the innovative installations and performances that have transformed Lake Nipissing into a vibrant canvas of creativity.

Visit the WKP Kennedy Gallery from February 7th to March 8th, 2025, and experience the magic of Ice Follies through Liz’s lens!

Dress warmly and wear good footwear as the ice can be slippery.

Penetanguishene Winterama 2025 is on Saturday, February 16th, and Sunday, February 16th at the Town Dock in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada.

Family Day Weekend is the 77th Annual Penetanguishene Winterama!
2 Days of Winter Fun with a Parade, Polar Plunge, Cardboard Toboggan Races, Crokicurl, Poker Run, Axe Throwing, Horse Wagon Rides, Craft Show, Soup & Chili Sale, Ice Fishing and More!

Get your Winterama Buttons Today!
Winterama Buttons sold before the event will cost $3.00, and buttons sold at event locations
during Winterama Weekend will cost $5.00.
Your contribution helps to support all Town-planned events taking place both indoors and outdoors
throughout Winterama weekend.
Buttons are now for sale at the Town Hall, Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives, and the Penetanguishene Library.
Craft Sale will be at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum.

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