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…

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24 May

Beers & Bands Confirmed for YGK Craft Beer Fest

Savour Craft Beer, Spirits, Ciders, and Sodas Paired with Live Music at Fort Henry, June 8th Fort Henry’s YGK Craft Beer Fest returns on Saturday, June 8, 2024, with breweries and bands from the Kingston area and across Ontario showcase their best brews and tunes all day long. 2024 Beer Vendors Include: Ace Beverage Group Black Fly Beverage Co. Broadhead Brewing Calabogie Brewing Cameron’s Brewing Company Daft Brewing Fine Balance Brewing Company Fluid Influence – SIP Caesar Bar and Coldstream Clear Fogorig Brewing Kick and Push Brewing Company King’s Lock…

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21 May

Upper Canada Village Unveils New Permanent Black History Exhibit

Honouring and sharing stories of Black history in 1860s Upper Canada. Morrisburg, ON – Upper Canada Village is officially opening a new permanent exhibit that focuses on local Black history of what was then Upper Canada in the 1860s. The exhibit shares the context of the area’s Black population and tells the personal stories of some of the prominent Black figures who helped shape the Upper Canada region. It is a celebration of Black History, Black Heritage, and Black Achievement. Admission to the Black History Exhibit is included in Upper…

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15 May

It’s Opening Weekend!

Now Open for the Season: Campgrounds, Beaches, Historic Sites, Golf and Marina As of this weekend, St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is welcoming guests back to all its properties. With campgrounds, beaches, marina, golf course and historic sites open for business, it promises to be a busy long weekend, followed by another summer of historical, recreational and memorable experiences for people of all ages. For those looking to get out and get a taste of summer: Campgrounds and Beaches All campgrounds are now open as of Friday, May 17. Reservations…

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02 May

Upper Canada Village Opens This Weekend

Every visit to the 1860s Village is a different experience Morrisburg, Ontario – Upper Canada Village opens May 4 for the 2024 season and runs 7-days-a-week until September 15. Every day, Upper Canada Village is brought to life by historical interpreters who use their unique skills to demonstrate daily life in the 1860s with activities like blacksmithing, tinsmithing, cabinet-making, printing, weaving, spinning, dressmaking and traditional food preparation and cooking. Farmers raise heritage breeds of livestock and run horse-powered machinery. Harnessing water and steam power, the Woolen Mill, Grist Mill and…

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01 May

Upper Canada Golf Course Opening for 2024 Season

Upper Canada Golf Course Tees Off Thursday, May 2 Morriburg, ON — Another season on one of Canada’s most scenic links, Upper Canada Golf Course, opens on Thursday, May 2, 2024. This 6,922-yard, 18-hole public golf course is challenging for both beginners and skilled golfers alike. Reservations are open now, with online tee times and seasonal memberships available. The golf course restaurant also opens on May 2. For more information visit www.uppercanadagolf.com Located in one of Canada’s most picturesque settings, Upper Canada Golf Course is conveniently situated close to other…

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30 Apr

Discover Spring at Upper Canada Village

With flowers starting to bloom, sunny weather approaching, and birds singing, it is the perfect time of year to take a leisurely stroll through Upper Canada Village’s heritage buildings, winding roads and what life was like in the spring of the 1860’s all while taking advantage of our spring general admission promotion. Between April 2, 2024, to May 3, 2024, each purchased general admission ticket is eligible for a free general admission ticket for visits during the spring season, May 4, 2024, to June 16, 2024. Here are a few…

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11 Apr
Upper Canada Village interpreter driving horse wagon

Vacation Season is Only a Click Away

Tickets now available for three premier cultural experiences: Upper Canada Village, Fort Henry and Kingston Pen Tours Morrisburg and Kingston, ON – This morning, April 11, tickets for St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s historic sites will be available for purchase. Secure your tickets for Upper Canada Village, Fort Henry, and Kingston Pen Tours online for the 2024 season. Located along the scenic shores of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario, Kingston Pen Tours, Upper Canada Village, and Fort Henry National Historic Site are among the most popular tourist destinations in…

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04 Apr

History-in-the Making This Weekend at St. Lawrence Parks Commission Heritage Sites

Solar Eclipse Weekend: Programming Updates and Safety Tips Morrisburg and Kingston, ON – On April 8, 2024, parts of North America will experience a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse event. St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) historic sites, Upper Canada Village, Fort Henry and Kingston Pen Tours, fall along the path of totality which will experience two to three minutes of total darkness at the height of the event. To celebrate this history-in-the-making, SLPC’s historic sites are running weekend programming and eclipse viewing opportunities from Friday, April 5 to Monday, April 8, 2024….

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02 Apr

Counting Down to Totality with the Esteemed Bob McDonald

Fort Henry Presents Perspectives on a Planet with Bob McDonald, Sunday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a captivating exploration of the upcoming total solar eclipse as Bob and Dr. Richardson take us on a journey unravelling the mysteries of this awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon. Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024 Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Fort Henry, Great Hall Admission Cost: $5 + HST Book & Admission: $34.99 + HST On the eve of the solar eclipse, Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.,…

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