Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada

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Schedule of Events
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
Come and explore the Trent-Severn Waterway during 2011. Come experience this National Historic Site in operation and take in the wonderful cities and towns along the way.

Throughout 2011 there are many events, festivals and must see destinations along the Trent-Severn Waterway so come and learn about our rich history this summer and have some fun along the way!

Come and experience the Tug Trent and enjoy the theatrical program that will bring the history of the waterway to life! Or check out the Wetland Discovery Trailer as it attends many events throughout Ontario this season.

Come and celebrate this season with us in honour of the Centennial of Parks Canada, Canada's First National Park Service!


July 2011

July 2011

Peterborough Canada Day Celebrations

Peterborough Canada Day Celebrations

Date: Friday July 1st, 2011 starting at 12 PM
Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Watch for the Trent-Severn Waterway's float in Peterborough's Canada Day Parade, starting at 12:00 on July 1, 2011. Drop by the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre all day for family fun!

Orillia Canada Day Celebrations

Orillia Canada Day Celebrations

Date: Friday July 1st, 2011 starting at 8:30 AM
Location: Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia, Ontario

The Trent-Severn Waterway Wetland Discovery Trailer will be celebrating Canada Day in Orillia. The celebrations include live music, a midway, giant birthday cake, parade, and much more!

Hastings Canada Day Celebrations

Hastings Canada Day Celebrations

Date: Friday July 1st, 2011 starting at 1:00 PM
Location: Hastings, Ontario

Celebrate Canada Day on the Waterway! The Village of Hastings is hosting it's annual Canada Day festivities with many activities for all ages starting at the ball park at 1 PM.

Peterborough Lift Locks 107th Birthday

Peterborough Lift Locks 107th Birthday

Date: Saturday July 9th, 2011
Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Celebrate the Peterborough Lift Locks 107th birthday by visiting on Saturday July 9th. After watching a few boats go through the lock walk down to the Visitor Centre to learn even more about the historic Peterborough Lift Lock and the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Parks Day

Parks Day

Date: Saturday July 16th, 2011 from noon until 8:30 PM
Location: Toronto, Ontario

July 16th is Parks Day in Canada! This year the Trent-Severn Waterway will be celebrating in both Peterborough and Toronto. The Toronto activities will be taking place on Centre Island with fun for everyone!

The Great Tug Trent Geocaching Adventure

The Great Tug Trent Geocaching Adventure

Date: Saturday July 16th, 2011 from 1 PM until 4 PM
Location: Peterborough, Ontario

The Great Tug Trent Geocaching Adventure will begin at 1pm, when geocachers will receive a passport containing a set of coordinates for six geocaches, located near the Peterborough Lift Lock. The passport will be posted on Geocaching.com after 4pm on July 16th, 2011.

Downtown Trenton's Festival on the Bay

Date: July 21st to 23rd, 2011
Location: Downtown Trenton, Ontario

Looking to catch the Tug Trent this summer? Then visit downtown Trenton for the Festival on the Bay presented by the Downtown Trenton Business Improvement Area. The Tug Trent will be open for tours and the historical theatre program will be performing several times throughout the three day festival.

Canada DayPeterborough Lift Locks 107th BirthdayParks Canada Celebrations/The Great Tug Trent Geocaching AdventureDowntown Trenton's Festival on the Bay

June 2011

June 2011

Orillia Inwater Spring Boat, Cottage and Outdoor Show

Date: June 10th to 12th, 2011
Location: Port of Orillia

Parks Canada and Trent-Severn Waterway will be taking part in the Orillia Inwater Spring Boat, Cottage and Outdoor show taking place at the Port of Orillia. The tug Trent will be on hand and open to the public for tours along with an information tent. Also there will be theatre performances about the Trent-Severn Waterway throughout the day!

Canada's Fresh Water Summit

Canada's Fresh Water Summit

Date: June 18th, 2011
Location: Balsam Lake, Coboconk, Ontario

Balsam Lake, the highest point on the Trent-Severn Waterway, is also recognized as the highest point in North America from which you can circumnavigate the entire world (265.5 metres above sea level). To celebrate this special place Parks Canada invites you to join us in Coboconk on Saturday June 18th.

National Canoe Day

National Canoe Day

Date: June 25th, 2011
Location: Beavermead Park, Peterborough

Bring your canoe and head to Beavermead Park for canoeing activities galore.
Port of Orillia Inwater Spring Boat, Cottage & Outdoor ShowPort of Orillia Inwater Spring Boat, Cottage & Outdoor ShowCanada's Fresh Water SummitNational Canoe Day

May 2011

May 2011

Centennial of Parks Canada

Centennial of Parks Canada

Date: May 19th, 2011

Experience the unforgettable as you join in the celebrations of the centennial of Parks Canada, the world’s first national parks service!

Toronto's Centennial Launch Event

Toronto's Centennial Launch Event

Date: May 21st, 2011 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: CN Tower/Rogers Centre

On Saturday May 21st 2011 you are invited to discover Canada’s unique natural and cultural heritage through engaging activities and events in your city.

Just Add Water Festival

Just Add Water

Date: May 27th to 29th, 2011
Location: Port Severn, Lock 45

The Just Add Water Festival will take place on May 27-29 in the communities of Port Severn and Honey Harbour, at the gateway to both of these nationally significant places.
Centennial of Parks CanadaJust Add Water FestivalToronto's Centennial Launch EventJust Add Water Festival

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