The Wild Rumpus Begins as Final School Bell Tolls

27 Jun

The Wild Rumpus Begins as Final School Bell Tolls

St. Lawrence Parks Commission Offers Summertime Fun for Families with Interactive Activities, Historical Adventures, and Outdoor Exploration Kingston/Morrisburg – School’s out for summer, and parents looking for ways to keep their kids entertained and educated need look no further than the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) sites, offering the perfect solution to those long summer days. At Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, from June 29 until August 25, the Family Activity Centre provides daily interactive experiences for kids of all ages. There’s something for everyone, from carding wool and writing…

25 Jun

Swim or Picnic Any Day of the Week

Parks of the St. Lawrence Beaches and Parks Now Open Daily! With true summer now upon us, Parks of the St. Lawrence is pleased to remind the community that Day Use & Picnic Areas are now open seven days a week until Labour Day. Whether you’re looking for a day of adventure or a relaxing picnic by the water, these parks offer the perfect opportunity for a daycation. A season pass offers unlimited access to all six Parks of the St. Lawrence Day-Use Parks and Beaches. Day passes are also…

19 Jun

Experience The Intersection of Military Precision and Musical Majestry: Fort Henry’s Annual Tattoo Returns July 27, 2024

Ticket sales open June 19 for the annual military music showcase at Kingston’s Fort Henry National Historic Site Kingston, ON — Where military and musical discipline intersect, Tattoo at Fort Henry encompasses an array of impressive military music and pageantry, showcasing the heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations that are at the core of the Fort Henry experience. The annual event, returning on Saturday, July 27, 2024, sees Fort Henry hosting leaders in military music from across Ontario. Tickets are on sale today Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 11…

14 Jun

St. Lawrence Parks Commission Celebrates Grand Reopening of Revitalized Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area

New park infrastructure offers accessibility and inclusion features for enhanced guest experience Mallorytown, ON – The patio is set, the perched beach is ready for sandcastles, the accessible water access points beckon and now, the ribbon has been cut. Though guests have been enjoying the newly renovated park for a few months already, Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area has now been declared officially open. The honours were conducted this morning at a grand re-opening ceremony, celebrating St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC’s) oldest and most iconic park, and marking the…

12 Jun

Free Admission Weekend for Brown’s Bay Beach & Picnic Area Grand Re-Opening

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is celebrating the grand re-opening of Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area, with free admission for all from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16. Guests can look forward to a range of new amenities, including a beautiful new bayfront building featuring areas for food and beverage service, changing rooms, and comfort stations. The renovated park also offers accessible water access points, outdoor showers on both sides of the building, and a water fountain and bottle refill station. Families can enjoy a new seating…

09 Jun

Grand Reopening of Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area on June 14, 2024

All are invited to experience the revitalized park with ribbon cutting ceremony, dignitary guest speakers and free admission Mallorytown, ON – St. Lawrence Parks Commission is proud to present the newly revitalized Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area to guests and the local community as it is officially re-opened. Friday, June 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., all are invited to a grand reopening celebration and ribbon cutting, including guest speakers, tours, activities, and live music. The celebration will continue with free admission all weekend, Friday, June 14…

03 Jun

Two Events, One Historic Venue: Get Ready for Hops and Hurdles at Kingston’s Fort Henry on June 8, 2024.

Cannonball Crush & YGK Craft Beer Fest This Weekend! Join St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s Fort Henry Saturday, June 8 for a day of adventure at Cannonball Crush, a thrilling 5K race with 20 obstacles throughout historic grounds. Then, indulge in Kingston’s finest food, drink, and entertainment at YGK Craft Beer Fest, celebrating local flavours and live music against the backdrop of Fort Henry’s iconic heritage site. Presented by Subaru of Kingston, Cannonball Crush has been designed for all fitness levels. Anyone 18 or over, from novice to advanced competitors, can…

The Wild Rumpus Begins as Final School Bell Tolls