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21 Apr

Step into Canada’s History: Immersive Experiences Await

Advance Tickets Available for Three of Region’s Most Popular Historic Sites: Upper Canada Village, Fort Henry, and Kingston Pen Tours MORRISBURG, ON – Tickets for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s premier historic attractions, Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg and Fort Henry and Kingston Pen Tours in Kingston, are now available for purchase for the 2026 season. Guests can secure tickets online and start planning their visits to these iconic destinations along the scenic St. Lawrence River. Located across Eastern Ontario, these historic sites offer immersive, engaging experiences that bring Canada’s…

07 Apr

Kingston’s Waterfront Sets the Stage for YGK Craft Beer Fest at Fort Henry

Kingston’s official kick‑off to summer brings together live music, local flavours and festival energy on June 13, 2026 Kingston, ON – Summer starts here! YGK Craft Beer Fest returns to Fort Henry on Saturday, June 13, 2026, inviting guests to raise a glass and celebrate the start of summer at Kingston’s favourite waterfront festival. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Ontario, YGK Craft Beer Fest delivers a vibrant festival experience featuring live music, scenic waterfront views, local vendors, artisan wares, gourmet food trucks, interactive elements, and a wide selection…

01 Apr

Strong Start to 2026 Camping Season as SLPC Expands Camping Options Across the Region

Booking Activity Surges as Thousands Plan Ahead for Summer and Fall Camping Adventures MORRISBURG, ON – Parks of the St. Lawrence, a division of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC), is celebrating a successful launch of its 2026 transient camping reservations, with thousands of guests securing their getaways along the St. Lawrence River on opening day. Parks of the St. Lawrence’s reservation model allows campers to book any available 2026 dates (May to November) as soon as reservations opened, rather than waiting for dates to open throughout the season. This…

16 Mar

Countdown to Camping: Parks of the St. Lawrence 2026 Camping Reservations Open March 19

Book your 2026 riverside getaway, featuring new accommodations, upgraded facilities, and expanded ways to explore the St. Lawrence River MORRISBURG, ON – Parks of the St. Lawrence will open its transient camping reservations at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, inviting guests to book their stays across nine waterfront campgrounds stretching on the shores of the St. Lawrence River from the 1000 Islands to the Quebec border. Guests can book any 2026 dates as soon as reservations open. Last year, the online reservation system processed more than 7,000 bookings…

02 Mar

Plan Your Adventure – Camping & Roofed Accommodations Reservations Now Open

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26 Feb

SLPC’s Pumpkinferno, Fort Fright and Alight at Night Earn Ontario’s “Top 100 Festivals and Events” Honours

Provincial Recognition Showcases the Creativity, Quality, And Guest Satisfaction Behind SLPC’s Signature Seasonal Events MORRISBURG, ON – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is proud to announce that three of its premier seasonal events, Pumpkinferno and Alight at Night at Upper Canada Village, and Fort Fright at Fort Henry National Historic Site, have each been recognized as 2026 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). This provincial recognition highlights the exceptional creativity, quality, and guest experience that define SLPC’s signature events, reinforcing the organization’s…

11 Feb

Ready to Conquer the Fort? Early Bird Registration Now Open for 2026 Cannonball Crush at Fort Henry

Kingston’s most challenging 5K obstacle course race returns with new ways for racers ages 13+ to push their limits Kingston, Ontario – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) invites racers to rise up and CRUSH IT as Cannonball Crush, Kingston’s most challenging 5-kilometre obstacle course race, returns to the historic grounds of Fort Henry in 2026. Presented by Subaru of Kingston, the high-energy event on June 13 will once again push competitors to their limits with more than 20 modern and historically themed obstacles set against one of Canada’s most…

28 Nov

Hit the Lights: Alight at Night Returns for 25th Sparkling Season

Festive sights, nostalgic sounds, and the timeless charm of Alight at Night return to Upper Canada Village The weeks ahead will be merry and bright as the cherished annual Alight at Night festival returns to Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, ON, beginning tonight, November 28, 2025. A beloved tradition for many, Alight at Night transforms the historic village into an enchanting holiday setting, creating a fun, festive, and family-friendly experience for guests of all ages. Bundle up for an evening stroll through Upper Canada Village, transformed into a winter wonderland with over…

20 Nov

Alight at Night festival image, showing lights on fences, trees and heritage buildings

Twinkle & Tradition Return as “Alight at Night” Marks 25th Season

Book Your Brightest Winter Tradition Now: Alight at Night returns November 28, 2025 to January 15, 2026 Upper Canada Village is preparing to shine brighter than ever as the annual Alight at Night festival returns for its 25th anniversary season, running select evenings between November 28, 2025 and January 15, 2026. To celebrate this milestone year, 80,000 additional lights have been added to the display, meaning well over a million bulbs will be twinkling beneath the open sky, illuminating the historic Village like never before. The beloved winter tradition invites guests to…

06 Nov

Group of people standing in front of Crylser Memorial Monument

Preserving the Past: Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial Restored

SLPC and Partner Recognition Ceremony Celebrates Restoration of Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial Park MORRISBURG, ON – Today, the St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) welcomed partners, dignitaries, and community members to a special ceremony recognizing the completion of restoration work at Crysler’s Farm Battlefield Memorial Park, a National Historic Site of Canada. The event marked the revitalization of the 130-year-old monument, honouring the legacy of the Battle of Crysler’s Farm, a pivotal moment in the War of 1812. The restoration project was led by SLPC in partnership with the Friends of…