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Special Events and Festivals in Northwestern Ontario

Kenora Teddy Bear PicnicThere's plenty of things to do in Sunset Country, including watching or taking part in the year-round special events and festivals throughout the region. The following is a list of events in Northwestern Ontario. Make sure you don't miss out on all the activities, whether you are a resident or a tourist visiting for a day, weekend or week.

January 2009

1
Lion's Club Polar Plunge, Fort Frances, 274-1982
11
Beaten Path Nordic Trails-Sawmill Classic, Atikokan, 597-1599
11
Tour-de-fort Presents BeBop Cowboys, Fort Frances, 274-2544
24
Sunset Trail Riders Poker Derby, Kenora, www.strkenora.com
25
Snow-A-Rama, Atikokan Sno-Ho Club, Atikokan, Larry 597-6196
31
Winter Carnival, Atikokan, 597-2226

February 2009

8
Atikokan SnoHo Events-Rally & Poker Derby, Atikokan, Kim,929-2245
8
Family Snowmobile Ride, Kenora www.strkenora.com
11
Vermilion Bay Kin Carnival Scott, 227-2904
15
Beaten Path Ski,Chocolate Cup Races,Atikokan cstromber@shaw.ca
20-22
Pond Hockey Tournament, Sioux Lookout, 737-1937
20-22
Sioux Mountain Winter Festival, Sioux Lookout 737-1937
27-Mar.1
Nestor Falls Winter Carnival 226-5293
28
Morson Ice Fishing Derby 488-5905
TBA
Emo Heritage Luncheon 486-3535

March 2009

8-15
First Nations Hockey Tourn., Sioux Lookout 737-2662 ext. 233
14
Cross Quetico Lakes Tour, Atikokan, cstromber@shaw.ca
19
Fort Frances Centennial Celebration 274-5773
27
Tour-de-fort presents "House of Doc", Fort Frances, 274-2544
27-29
Ignace Ladies Hockey Tournament 934-2022
TBA
Winter Carnival, Sioux Narrows, 226-2643
TBA
Ear Falls Winterfest 222-3716

April 2009

9-12
N.A. First Nations Winterfest, Harbourfront467-4650
15
Tour-de-fort presents Aaron Lines, Fort Frances 274-2544
16-18
Emo Spring Fever Days, 482-1811
16-18
Dryden C.C. Sport & Home Show 938-6943
24-25
Let's Go Outdoors Show, Atikokan 597-1599
24-26
Kenora Home and Leisure Show, Kenora, Kenora Rec Centre
25
Rainy River Trade & Health Show 852-3343

May 2009

2
Sportsman's Dinner & Dance, Red Lake, 727-3021
2
Home and Leisure Show, Fort Frances, 274-5773
2
Business Excellence Awards, Dryden 223-2622clear="all">
10
Mothers' Day 10K Road Race, Kenora, Harbourfront, 467-4644
23
Gigantic Flea Market and Craft Sale, Kenora
29
Vintage Iron Club Annual Show N Shine, Atikokan, 597-1599
31
Walk for Guide Dogs, Kenora
TBA
Manitou Fish Fry, Emo-Manitou Reserve, 482-2479
TBA
Spring BBQ, Sioux Narrows, 226-2643

June 2009

5-6
Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kenora Harbourfront
6-7
Annual Float Fly, Rabbit Lake, Kenora, 467-4637
7
RCMP Musical Ride, Kenora
17
Rotary Golf Tourney, Kenora, 467-4644
19-21
Kenora District Dog Show
25
David Thompson Brigade, Rainy River 852-3978
26
Downtown Fort Frances BIA Mall Days, Fort Frances, 274-7502

30
Quest for the Best, Fort Frances, Location TBA, 274-5773
TBA
Teddy Bears Picnic, Fort Frances, 274-9870
26-Jul 5
MooseFest, Dryden, 223-2622
TBA
Chapple Museum Spring Tea, 487-2655

July 2009

1
Canada Day Celebrations Local Information Centres
1-31
White Otter Days, Ignace 934-2202
1
Dryden Dragon Boat Festival, Dryden, 223-2622(Chamber)
1
XY Company's 30k Pursuit Canoe Race, Atikokan, 597-2320
1-5
E.S.C.A.P.E. Powerboat Excursion, KenoraLake of the Woods
3-5
Black Fly Festival, Pickle Lake
17-19
Railroad Daze, Rainy River, 852-4446
24
Max the Moose's Birthday, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)
24-26
Norseman Festival, Red Lake, 727-3021
25
Norseman Festival Open House, Red Lake Heritage Centre, 727-3006
25
Annual First Avenue Street Festival, Kenora, First Street S.
25
John Ricci Memorial Music Festival, Ignace, 934-2202
25
Tops and Bottoms Rowing Regatta, Rabbit Lake, Kenora, 548-8983
25-26
Souris River Canoe Challenge, Atikokan, 597-1292
30-Aug 1
Kenora Agricultural Fair, Kenora, Kenora Rec Centre, 467-4644
31-Aug. 2
Harbourfest Kenora, www.harbourfest.ca
31-Aug. 9
Blueberry Festival - Sioux Lookout 737-3227
TBA
Christmas in July, Sioux Narrows, 226-5610
31-Aug. 2
Eagle Lake Pow Wow, Dryden, 223-2622
TBA
Lakewood Men's Open Golf Tournament, Ear Falls Golf Club, 222-3470

August 2009

1-3
Pakwash Play Day, Ear Falls, www.ear-falls.com
1-8
LOWISSA Sailing Regatta, Kenora 467-4637
2
Sioux Narrows Arts Festival 226-9791
2
Kenora Classic Car Show Harbourfront
2
Nestorfest Pig Roast Picnic, Nestor Falls 484-2722
3
Tops and Bottom Rowing Regatta, Kenora, Rabbit Lake
6-7
Sioux Lookout Trade Show 737-1937
7-9
Big Grassy Pow Wow, Morson 488-5614
7-9
Trout Forest Music Festival, Ear Falls 222-2404
8-9
Atikokan Mudslingers 4x4 Race, Atikokan Charleston Pits
9
Dragon Boat Festival, Kenora Rabbit Lake
9
Family Fun Day, Bergland 488-9775
13-15
R.R. Valley Agric. Soc. Fall Fair, Emo 482-2428 or 274-3988
14-16
Kakabeka Street Fair, Kakabeka Falls 473-9211
15
Gun and Collectable Show, Dryden, 223-7353
19-20
Kiwanis Fall Fair, Atikokan 597-6643
21-23
Big Island First nation Pow Wow Morson, 488-5536
27-29
Agricultural Society Fall Fair, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)
TBA
Merchant Madness, Sioux Narrows, 226-5293
TBA
Chapple Days, Emo/Chapple, 487-2655

September 2009


5-7
Wabigoon Pow Wow Dryden, 938-6630
17-19
Dryden Home and Trade Show, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)
19
Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival, Rainy River, 852-4405
13-Oct. 22
Scarecrow Festival, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)

October 2009


5-6
Apple Days, Atikokan, Mo Tribe 597-3915
TBA
Chapple Heritage Fall Supper, Chapple-Emo, 487-2655
TBA
Oktoberfest, Sioux Narrows 226-5293

November 2009

7
Annual Business Awards Banquet, Fort Frances, 274-5773
22
Sioux Lookout Chamber Auction 737-1937

December 2009

4-5
Emo Holidaze, Emo, 482-1811
Throughout the month
Many communities have Santa Clause Parades, Various towns


Please note, all of the above contact numbers are with the area code 807 unless stated otherwise. Please call these organizers to confirm dates to avoid any inconveniences. For more information on these special events in Northwestern Ontario, visit our Community page.

Recurring Events and Tours in Sunset Country

Atikokan

  • White Otter Castle Boat Tours - Atikokan Chamber of Commerce 807-597-1599

    Barwick

  • Voyageur Panel Tours, June-August, 807-487-2000

    Dryden

  • Dryden Tree Nursery Tours, Tree Nursery Rd., June-August - 807-938-6326
  • Dryden Museum Tours, Leah Gardner 807-223-4571

    Emo

  • Emo Speedway Stock Car Races - Racing every Saturday, May-August, 807-482-2007 or 807-482-2856

    Fort Frances

  • Clover Valley Farmer's Market, Saturdays, May-October 8am-2pm, McIrvine Rd., 807-274-9573
  • Historical Sites-Lookout Tower / Fort St. Pierre/ The Hallet, mid-June-Labour Day, 10am-5pm

    Kenora

  • Farmers Market - Wednesdays from June-September, on the Harbourfront
  • Kenora Harbourfront Concert Series - Thursdays from June-September, Contact: 807-468-2232
  • Mather Walls Heritage House Tours - Contact: 807-547-2870
  • Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tours - Fridays July-August, 807-467-4636

    Minnitaki

  • Egli¹s Sheep Farm & Animal Park Tours - Minnitaki, April-October 807-755-5231 or 800-465-2966

    Morson

  • Historical Tomahawk Lighthouse, June-September - By appointment 807-488-5719

    Rainy River

  • Rainy River Farmer's Market, Thursdays  May-Oct. 4pm-7pm, Atwood Ave.

    Sioux Narrows

  • Fresh Vegetable Stand, Wednesdays  June-Sept., 807-226-2655
  • Live Music Under the Big Top, Weekly  226-5293

    Stratton

  • Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-6pm, 807-483-1263

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