Bruce Peninsula National Park of Canada

Activities & Events 2012

Winter & Spring Program
Program poster (PDF - 117 KB)

The Parks Canada Xplorers Program
With your entry fee, receive a free activity book that is fun for the whole family. Learn more »

January

Special Lobby Exhibit: The Subnivian Zone
January 10 - March 31
There's a secret world beneath the snow and ice.

Birdie Week at the Visitor Centre!
January 3 -6

Storytelling on the Wing
Tuesday, January 3
2 pm at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Gather 'round the fireplace to some wonderful tales about birds. Bring a mug for hot chocolate.

Night Hike
Tuesday, January 3
6 pm - 9 pm Meet at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Bring snowshoes. Call ahead and let us know if you need a pair of snowshoes.

Birding the Gallery
Wednesday, January 4
10 am - 4 pm at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Go birding in the calm weather of our gallery; learn about local species and their amazing adaptations. This is a self-guided activity.
Visitor Centre entry fee applies.

Feed the Birds
Thursday, January 5
Starting at 1 pm at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Learn about how birds find food in the winter and help out our feathered friends by making a bird feeder to take home.

Birdie Adaptations
Friday, January 6
1 pm at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Explore bird adaptations including feathers, beaks, eggs and feet. Make your own plaster bird track cast to take home! Special $5 program fee applies.

Moccasin Making
Saturday, January 7
10 am - 4 pm at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Make a pair of moccasins, one of the most versatile and comfortable pieces of footwear. To participate please make a $40 donation to the Friends of Bruce District Parks. Limited to 10 participants.

Library Movie Matinees
Every Thursday at 2 pm in the Parks Canada Theatre
$2 admission.

February

Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, February 7
7 pm - 10 pm
Meet at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre. Bring snowshoes. Call ahead and let us know if you need a pair of snowshoes.

Cyprus Night Hike
Saturday, February 18
7 pm - 10 pm
Meet at Yurt Area in Cyprus Lake Campground. Bring snowshoes. Call ahead and let us know if you need a pair of snowshoes.

Library Movie Matinees
Every Thursday at 2 pm in the Parks Canada Theatre
$2 admission.

March

March Break Madness!
At the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
All programs start at 1 pm and run until 4 pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Special $5 program fee applies for each arts and craft activity.

Bead-dazzled
Monday, March 12
Get crafty and make your own bead animals to take home.

Palaeontology Rocks
Tuesday, March 13
Learn about local fossils and bedrock and make your very own fake fossil.

Nautical Knots
Wednesday, March 14
Discover how seafarers of old used knots every day and take home your own special knot project!

The Ancient Hunt
Thursday, March 15
Discover the hunting tools of old with atlatl and rabbit stick throwing.

All about Aliens
Friday, March 16
From depth of outer space to the bottom of our lakes, discover facts about local "aliens" and dream up some imaginary ones too!

Poetry, Naturally
Wednesday, March 21at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Celebrate World Poetry Day with a presentation by former poet laureate Elizabeth Zetlin. The presentation will be followed by a fun and open writing workshop.

Library Movie Matinees
Every Thursday in the Parks Canada Theatre
$2 admission

April

Geocaching Easter Egg Hunt
March 26 - April 13
Go on a high-tech Easter egg hunt. Get the coordinates from www.geocaching.com or drop by the Park Canada Visitor Centre for the coordinates. You can also rent a GPS unit from the Visitor Centre. The cost is $ 5.

Vernal Pool Hike
Wednesday, April 18
1 pm - 3:30 pm, meet at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Be surprised at the life in these short-lived spring "puddles." We'll hike the 4 km Burnt Point Loop searching for and exploring the mysterious vernal pool.

Earth Day Roadside Cleanup
Monday, April 23
1 pm - 4 pm, meet at Dorcas Bay Rd and Hwy 6
Help us give back to Mother Earth in a good ole community-cleanup. We will supply gloves, garbage pickers and bags. Who knows, there may be some spring flowers or birds to enjoy as we work!

Library Movie Matinees
Every Thursday in the Parks Canada Theatre
$2 admission

May

Special Lobby Exhibit: Animal Parents
Animal moms and dads? Who are they? And what exactly are their parenting skills?

Exploring Natural Dyes – Part I
Wednesday, May 9
10 am - 3 pm at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Explore the colours from the land in this fun workshop that teaches both plant identification and a traditional skill of making natural dyes.

Exploring Natural Dyes – Part II – Basic Finger Weaving
Thursday, May 10
10 am - 3 pm at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre
Learn the First Nations art of finger-weaving to make a sash (belt) using yarns coloured with natural dyes. Special $5 program fee applies.

Birding Hike
Tuesday, May 15
7 am - 10 am, meet at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre and be prepared to carpool
What better way to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day than to view the coloured travelers themselves.

Spring Flower Hike
Wednesday, May 23
10 am - 12 pm, meet at the Singing Sands Parking Lot
May is a great time for wildflower viewing. Join our park naturalist to see some of these spring beauties! Be prepared for wet ground!

Library Movie Matinees
Every Thursday in the Parks Canada Theatre
$2 admission

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