Summer’s Out for School: SLPC Students Wrapping Up the Season

31 Aug

Parks of the St. Lawrence student followed by a Fort Henry Guard drum major.

Summer’s Out for School: SLPC Students Wrapping Up the Season

Students Are a Vital Part of the Workforce Across St. Lawrence Parks Commission Parks and Attractions Morrisburg, ON — As the school bell tolls for students everywhere, St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is preparing to say goodbye to a vital part of its seasonal workforce. Each summer season, SLPC proudly welcomes more than 300 students from across Eastern Ontario to work as retail associates, groundskeepers, fishing instructors, historic interpreters and many more positions that are critical to operations at its 10 campgrounds, six beach and day-use areas, three historic sites,…

26 Aug

Upper Canada Village interpreter driving horse wagon

Celebrating All Things Horses at Upper Canada Village

Horse Lovers Weekend runs September 3-5, 2022 with special presentation September 4: RCMP Musical Ride From Saturday, September 3 until Monday, September 5, Upper Canada Village celebrates the integral role horses have played in Canada’s history since the 1600s with its Horse Lovers Weekend. All weekend long there will be demonstrations of horse-powered jobs performed by working horses, including the opportunity for horse-drawn rides around the Village by wagon, carryall or by boat. To make it a proper celebration, there will also be music and dancing. On Sunday afternoon (Sept…

18 Aug

Fort Henry Massed Bands at Tattoo event.

Fort Henry Ready to Strike Up the Band

Tattoo Returns This Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Fort Henry’s annual Tattoo performance returns this Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Only a limited number of tickets are still available. Where military and musical discipline intersect, the show is a precise depiction of the tattoo tradition inside the iconic limestone walls of Fort Henry National Historic Site. Brass, drums, pipes and fife played by leaders in military music from across Ontario, will fill the Fort’s Parade Square, complete with a massed band ensemble and firework grand finale….

28 Jul

Sunset Ceremonies Return to Fort Henry for Limited Run

Ticket sales open July 28 for two performances of the popular military precision demonstration on August 24 and 31, 2022 Sunset Ceremonies are making their return to Fort Henry with a limited run for the 2022 season, with two Wednesday shows scheduled: August 24 and 31. Rich with pageantry and performance and set against an awe-inspiring sunset, Fort Henry’s Sunset Ceremonies have become a must-see for both Kingston residents and visitors. Tickets for both shows are on sale as of July 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Sunset Ceremonies are an…

20 Jul

8 Wing Pipes and Drums Military Band Performing at Fort Henry.

Additional Performers Added to Fort Henry Tattoo

Bands from Trenton and Windsor join annual military music showcase line-up on Saturday, August 20, 2022 Fort Henry has announced additional bands to the line-up for its Tattoo performance when it returns on Saturday, August 20, 2022. The Windsor Regiment Band from Windsor and 8 Wings Pipes and Drums from Trenton joining the previously announced line-up: Fort Henry Guard, host performers Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers (Kingston) Princess of Wales Own Regiment Foundation Pipes & Drums (Kingston) Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band (Hamilton) 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group…

13 Jul

Fort Henry Guard in red military uniforms marching on the Parade Square.

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

Reviews from millions of TripAdvisor travellers place Fort Henry and Kingston Pen Tours in the top 10% worldwide again! St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is proud to celebrate Kingston Pen Tours’ and Fort Henry National Historic Site’s newly awarded 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. This is the second year running that each site has received the guest feedback-based award. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travellers around the globe, having earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the last 12 months. These awards are made even…

06 Jul

Female holding lantern dressed in black clothing and clock

Ghosts of Upper Canada Village Walking Tours

Explore Upper Canada Village’s Haunted Past Friday and Saturday Evenings in July and August Ghosts of Upper Canada Village Walking Tours by The Haunted Walk return to Upper Canada Village Friday and Saturday evenings in July and August. These after-hour experiences take guests on an outdoor journey through Upper Canada Village’s darker past, exploring whether ghosts may still linger there today. Operated by ghost tour and paranormal adventure experts, The Haunted Walk, tours must be booked through The Haunted Walk and online ticket purchases prior to arrival are recommended. For…

22 Jun

Three female dressed in 1860s dresses wearing hats sitting and painting

School’s Out!

Celebrate Summer at Upper Canada Village with Even More Family Friendly Activities Starting June 25 School’s out for summer and Upper Canada Village is launching additional programming just in time to address what parents everywhere want to know most: what to do with kids for all those long days ahead. And even better, the answer is both entertaining and educational! Starting Saturday, June 25 and running until Sunday, August 28 Upper Canada Village has daily interactive activities for kids at its Family Activity Centre. Here, guests of all ages can…

15 Jun

Military band in black uniform performing

Tattoo Returns to Fort Henry Saturday, August 20, 2022

Ticket sales open June 16 for the annual military music showcase at Fort Henry National Historic Site 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, August 20, 2022, sees Fort Henry hosting leaders in military music from across Ontario. Tickets are on sale as of Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Guests will…

08 Jun

Colourful blanket with beer filled mug and personal belongings

YGK Craft Beer Fest Now Featuring 20+ Breweries

Fort Henry showcases Southern Ontario Beers at YGK Craft Beer Fest, Saturday, June 11, 2022 This Saturday, June 11, Fort Henry is hosting more than 20 favourite or soon-to-be favourite Ontario craft breweries showcasing their best brews of Summer 2022 at YGK Craft Beer Fest. Breweries are from all over Southern Ontario, from London to Picton, up to Creemore and Ottawa. Guests can purchase sampling tokens for $2.50 (taxes included). Coloured wristbands will be used to indicate guests who are 19+. In addition to craft breweries, the event will feature…

Summer’s Out for School: SLPC Students Wrapping Up the Season