Special Events and Festivals in Northwestern Ontario

There'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.

Next 6 Events

• Firefighters 10 Mile Road Race (Sporting Events) starts on 2013-05-20. Contact: Start: Simpson Street Thunder Bay, Ontario
• Emo Walleye Classic (Fishing Tournaments) starts on 2013-05-23 and ends on 2013-05-25. Join in some catch and release fishing tournament fun at the Emo Walleye Classic.. Contact: Rainy River Emo, Ontario, Canada 807-482-2608
• Yours, Mine & Ours Cultural Fair (Attractions) starts on 2013-05-24. Don't miss the annual cultural fair in Dryden, it is sure to be a day of good family fun for everyone.. Contact: The Centre - 100 Casimir Avenue Dryden, Ontario, Canada 807-223-3004
• Thunder Bay Youth Dragon Boat Festival (Sporting Events) starts on 2013-05-25. Come watch an amazing race at the youth Dragon Boat Festival.. Contact: Located at the end of North Algoma St-Lyon Blvd Thunder Bay, Ontario 807-345-2033
• Thunder Bay Kite Festival (Festivals) starts on 2013-05-26 and ends on 2013-05-26 04:00:00. Come fly with us at the Thunder Bay Kite Festival! Don't miss a day filled with brilliant colors and fun!. Contact: Thunder Bay, Ontario 807-625-2487 or 888-336-7386
• Taste of Kenora (Miscellaneous Events) starts on 2013-05-26 06:00:00. A culinary art adventure! enjoy the great tastes of Kenora at this great event!. Contact: 470 First Ave. S. Kenora, Ontario, Canada P9N 1W5 807-468-1516

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 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 July-August - 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
• Jam Night @ the Cornerstone Restaurant - Every Wednesday 807-467-4636

Minnitaki

• Egli's 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.

Red Lake

• Red lake Heritage Centre Tours, www.redlakemuseum.com

Sioux Narrows

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

Stratton

• Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, Wed.-Sun. 10am-6pm, 807-483-1263

Visit our fishing pages for 2012's Fishing Tournaments in Northwest Ontario's Sunset Country.

Check the Activities & Attractions / Events category of our members directory for other leads to where it all happens.

Sunset Country ... a place like no other.