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Brockville Pride Week Festival 2019

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June is almost upon us (though the weather feels otherwise) which means that is it almost time for Pride Week! Brockville Pride Week has moved to June to fall in line with the official Pride Month.

As the years have passed, Brockville’s Pride Week has evolved from its launch year to now. There are many events happening throughout the week, so make sure you check them out.

June 3rd

2019 Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony

The flag raising ceremony is a staple of Pride festivals around the world and is a symbol of inclusion in Brockville. At the beginning of every Pride week, members of the Pride Committee and the City Council come together at Brockville’s Railway Tunnel to raise the rainbow flag.

The flag raising will take place at 11am.

June 4th

Pride Meet & Greet

Pride will host a meet and greet at the Spitfire Cafe on June 4th! Take the opportunity to meet friends new and old and get to talk about the full line up that Brockville Pride has planned for the week. Drinks and mocktails will be available.

The Spitfire Cafe can be found at 10 Victoria Avenue, and the event will take place from 4:30 to 7:30pm.

June 5th

Annual Potluck & Inspirational Speaker

The Brockville Library, who has been a huge supporter of Brockville Pride, will be hosting a potluck! Bring a favourite dish of yours and mingle with the community. There will also be an inspirational speaker in the Buell St Room to discuss inclusion and community.

The Brockville Library is on 23 Buell Street, and the potluck will begin at 6:00pm.

June 7th

2019 Drag Competition

Taking place at the Barley Mow, the competition for the title of Miss Brockville Pride will showcase the best in local drag talent and entertain the audience! This year, there will be a Ms Brockville Pride, Mr Brockville Pride and a Mx Brockville Pride to promote inclusivity.

The drag competition will take place at the Barley Mow Brockville, 2444 Parkedale Ave, and starts at 8pm. If interested in taking part, fill out the form here.

2019 Pride Pub Crawl

After the drag competition at the Barley Mow, participants will be transported to downtown Brockville to take part in a pub crawl! Make sure you look out for the “Gay Seal of Approval” at the entrance of participating bars and join in the festivities. Make sure you follow the Facebook event page to find out where the participating bars are.

June 8th

Rainbow Run: 5K Fun Run

A 5 kilometre run will be held once again this year, beginning at Hardy Park at 10:00 am. The run will go through downtown Brockville and along the waterfront. There will then be a 1.5 kilometre cool down walk as you take part in the Pride Parade. This event is proudly supported by the Brockville Road Runners Club.

Pride Parade

At noon, the Pride Parade will begin beside the Brockville Rowing Club. If you are part of a group, please assemble between 11 and 11:30 at the park to line up. The parade route will run north on Bethune Street, and then west on King Street towards the Brockville Arts Centre. The parade will then turn south on St.Paul Street and then east on Water Street to Hardy Park.

“Rainbow Village” Vendor Fair

After the Pride Parade, get ready to celebrate! It will be an afternoon filled with food, vendors, entertainment, and music from local musicians and live DJs. There will even be an all ages drag show taking place! The festivities begin at 12:30pm at Hardy Park.

June 9th

All-Inclusive Church Service

Wall Street United Church has been hosting an all-inclusive church service during Pride Week for many years. The tradition continues this year. The Sunday morning service is open to everyone. The service begins at 10am.

To find out more information about any of the events happening during Pride Week, please check the Brockville Pride website or Facebook Page.

Join the Brockville Influencers Program

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Are you passionate about social media and the 1000 Islands? Do you want access to events in the Brockville and surrounding area? Looking to get your foot in the door when it comes to becoming a social media influencer? Come join the Brockville Tourism Influencers program for summer 2019!
Brockville Tourism is looking to create a network of social media ambassadors. These influencers will share everything that is great about Brockville and the surrounding area this summer. We want to give you the opportunity to discover all there is to see about Brockville and the 1000 Islands. You will be given opportunities to share your message to a new platform. You also will be able to develop your social media presence.
As a tourism ambassador, you will have access to our events and festivals, and a behind the scenes look at local attractions in Brockville. There are other perks in the works as well, so make sure you apply to be considered! You will need an Instagram account, and the stronger your presence on social media, the better your opportunities will be. We will especially be looking for people who are looking to work in video or blogging.
If you are interested in being considered, please apply via the Google Form below, and we will be in contact soon regarding your application.

A Sweet Maple Weekend

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As the snow finally begins to disappear and winter finally leaves us for another year, there is one thing that people in Eastern Ontario look forward to as we go through the awkward, muddy spring thaw days – Maple Syrup Season. The mild days and cool nights are what help make the sap run, and in those few weeks where we transition from winter to spring, our local farmers are working overtime to get every drop tapped, boiled and bottled.

On the first weekend of April, sugar bushes all across Ontario will be taking part in Maple Weekend. It’s an opportunity to see exactly what goes into making the sweet golden syrup, and a chance to buy from local farmers as well. In the Brockville area, we’re lucky to have three local sugar bushes taking part in this event – Golden Moments, Quabbin Hill, and Gibbons Family Farm.

 Gibbons Family Farm

The day starts early, with breakfast beginning at 8am. Check out the pancake breakfast first at Frankville Church Hall, and then swing by Gibbons at 9am for maple taffy on snow and to see the sap boiled down to syrup (weather conditions permitting). Gibbons uses just under 5000 taps and uses a combination traditional and modern techniques to boil down the sap into their famous maple syrup.

Golden Moments Farm

Next on our Maple Weekend is Golden Moments Farm. A 15 minute drive from Gibbons, Golden Moments Farm is a photographers dream. Not only does the farm tap over 1200 trees to make maple syrup that is environmentally friendly and organic, but they raise Clydesdale horses and breed Golden Retrievers. As you get to walk around a sample of their 350 acres of land, there are many photography opportunities. Song birds such as the Blue Bunting have been seen in their white pine forest during the summer, and the dogs and horses always make for good photography subjects. As well, coffee, hot chocolate, and maple glazed doughnuts will be available through the weekend.

Quabbin Hill Farm

Last but not least, travel 30 minutes south from Golden Moments to go visit Quabbin Hill Farm. This small and rustic sugar bush has been producing maple syrup for over 25 years, and will guarantee that you will be able to try maple taffy on snow – they have been saving up snow in their freezer all winter for this event! Quabbin Hill Farm will also be serving an outdoor breakfast from 8am, so if you want to reverse the order of these three locations, you’re going to be on time for breakfast no matter what! Make sure you check out their blueberry infused maple syrup as well.

Make sure you take advantage of the excellent weather being projected for this coming weekend, April 6th to 7th 2019, and check out all that our area has to offer in terms of all things maple! The maple syrup season is short, so take advantage of this great weekend event.

4 Ways to Spend Your NYE in Brockville

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Photo by: Chris Hebert
Uptown, Downtown, there’s NYE Celebrations happening all over Brockville!
Here are some ideas to help you plan your evening out:
New Year’s Eve Concerts in Historic Downtown Brockville
Continuing a 26 year tradition there will be concerts in each of six downtown churches starting at 6.00 on New Year’s Eve. These beautiful churches offer an amazing venue to enjoy live music with friends and family. Click here for more info and the concert schedule.
Boston Pizza New Year’s Eve
Ring in the New Year with Boston Pizza! The Dining Room will be open all night serving your favourite food, and champagne at midnight for all dinner guests.  All are welcome to dance the night away with great DJ in the lounge after 9pm. And guess what? No cover charge!
Ryan James Band Rings in the New Year at the Barley Mow
7pm-12pm
Come to The Barley Mow for a rockin’ New Years Eve party with The Ryan James band!
Check out a Bar in Downtown Brockville for a drink, live music or dancing (or all of the above!):
The Bar – NYE Party: a full midnight buffet, music by Southern Ale
The Georgian Dragon Ale House & Pub
The Keystorm Pub
The Phoenix Bar
Sam’s Brass Racks
Union Jack Pub
Struggling to get moving the morning after? No worries, why not sign up for the Brockville Polar Plunge on New Years Day?! Take an icy, wake-me-up dip in the River, in support of our local OSPCA branch! For more details click here.

10 Things To Do In Brockville This November

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November can be a bit of a dreary month, there’s no question. It’s a strange time of year, where lovely fall colours turn to bare branches, temperatures get colder, the night falls faster, and the holidays seem just a little too far away. But not to worry, we’re here to give you a few ideas to make this month a great month!
Banish those November blues with these 10 things to do in Brockville!

The Brockville Farmers Market will move into the Courthouse Lodge on Saturdays from 9am-2pm for the month of November.

Stingers offers SO many fun indoor sports and activities! Choose from paintball, airsoft, laser tag, zorb soccer, batting cages, basketball, volleyball, badminton, ping pong, pitching mounds, and floor hockey!

The Brockville Arts Centre has some great performances coming up this month including, “Alan Doyle”, “Hotel California”, Jersey Nights”, and “Music for Michael”! Jordan Officer and Morgan Davis will also be playing at the Courthouse Lodge this month!

The fourth Annual Victorian Christmas at Fulford Place, 10am-4pm and admission is by donation. Visit the Vendors’ Hall, and outdoor market, get your photo taken with santa and more!

Head on over the Memorial Centre to watch a great hockey game, cheering on the Brockville Braves! Make sure to grab something from the Canteen, Fat Les’s has opened up… the poutine is delicious!

The foundation for Animal Rescue and Education is combining forces with Little Ray’s Nature Centres to bring a fun, educational event for all ages. This 5000 square foot exhibit features a Sloth, Skunk, Armadillo, Barn Owl, Eagle Owl, Alligator, Snakes, Tarantulas, Tortoises, Bunnies, Ferrets, and much more!

Shop in Downtown Brockville on Black Friday for the best deals!

Don’t miss the Brockville Rotary Santa Claus Parade this year! Bundle up to watch from 5pm-7pm.

November is jam packed with craft shows, bake sales, and a little mix of both!
Christmas Artisan and Crafters Show and Sale – Nov 4
Christmas Craft Show – Nov 10
Royal Brock 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar – Nov 17
41st Arts & Crafts Show – Nov 17
Craft Fair and Bake Sale – Nov 23
Christmas Craft Show – Nov 25

Brockville Museum‘s last Heritage Skills Workshop is this month, “Corn Husk Art”. Quick, there are only a few spots left!

Get Into The Halloween Spirit With These 13 Things To Do in 2018

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Spooky events and haunted attractions are abundant this Halloween season in Brockville and area! From haunted walks, to trick or treating Downtown Brockville, there is something for everyone, to get into the Halloween spirit!
Check out what’s happening this month below:
Scary Movies in the Lighthouse Theatre
The Aquatarium, 6 Broad St.
The Aquatarium is proud to present: Aquascareium Movie Nights! Every Saturday in October there will be a movie showing. A 1:30pm family friendly movie, PLUS an 8pm SCARY movie for grown ups the last two Saturdays before Halloween! Offered as value added for regular admission during the day, and AQ After Hours Presentation Admission rate is $5 (Cash Only) at the door.
October 6th 1:30pm: Harry Potter
October 13th 1:30pm: Scooby Doo
October 20th 1:30pm: Goonies, 8:00pm: The Shining
October 27th 1:30pm: Beetlejuice, 8:00pm: Scream
The Paranormal Show
October 20, 7:00pm
Spencerville Mill
The Spencerville Mill & Museum invites you to an unusual but fascinating event. It’s a chance to experience a completely NEW form of entertainment! Come in costume if you like … Steam Punk aficionados will love this show but so will everyone!
Pumpkin and Flowers Workshop
October 25, 7:00pm
Wild Little Roses, 7 Perth St.
Come spend the evening creating a beautiful pumpkin flower arrangement. Grab a few friends, have a few drinks and have an amazing time!
Tunnel of Terror
October 25-29, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Brockville Railway Tunnel
This October, the Tunnel is going to get a spooky transformation to celebrate Hallowe’en! Keep one of your evenings free from October 25-29 for a good ole fashioned scare as you walk through the tunnel! More details to come on the event, so keep your eyes peeled on Facebook, Snap’d 1000 Islands and news outlets.
2018 Mystical Mansion Gala
October 26, 5:30pm-9:30pm
1000 Islands Village, 1120 Hwy 2
The 1000 Islands Village Ballroom and the glassed-in Crystal Atrium will be turned into a Halloween themed setting, welcoming costumed or non-costumed guests. Prior to the 7 o’clock dinner, entertainment can be enjoyed with ‘See the Magic’, professional magician Elliott Smith whose magic is mesmerizing and amusing, or listen to the predictions of your future with Tarot Card reader Sonia Nadina Hayes. Following dinner, Brockville’s favourite, Healy and Orr will play their signature music for all to sing along, tap your toes or dance.
Prescott Zombie Walk & LUXE Boo-Tiques Haunted House & Food Drive
October 26-27
On Friday night, take part in the Ghost Talk and Screaming contest at the Glasgow House. On Saturday afternoon at the Clock Tower, there will be a Scarecrow contest, zombie walk, car show, live music, vendors, and trick or treating on main st.! 
Come for the haunted tour, shopping, ghoulish munchies and more! Catch the participants of the Prescott Zombie Walk by coming early. Dress up, come as you are, and bring something to contribute to the food drive. Support our local South Grenville Foodbank. Visit between 4:30pm-8:00pm.
Spirits of the Mill
October 26-27, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Delta Mill, 46 King St.
Tour the spookily decorated Old Stone Mill and meet various characters from the mill’s past. Tours start from the Old Town Hall between 7 pm and 8 pm. A spooky and fun experience in the amazingly decorated and lit up Delta Mill!
Halloween Hullaballoo
October 27, 7:00pm-11:59am
Brockville Legion, 180 Park St.
Halloween Hullabaloo is back for it’s 5th year of great live rock music, dancing, costume contest, and free professional photographs of you and your friends dressed in all your glory! Hurry, tickets are already 50% sold out!
Halloween in Downtown Brockville
October 31, 12:00pm-8:00pm
Downtown Brockville
Come out and celebrate Halloween with the downtown Brockville community! Dress-up in your favourite costume and go trick or treating at participating downtown stores! From noon until close, stores will be giving out candy and goodies! Check here for a list of participating stores closer to the date.
A little farther away…
Pumpkinferno
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Road 2
Various evenings in October
Award-winning Pumpkinferno is returning this fall, where you will discover a selection of all-new pumpkin-carved displays set among other fan-favourites!! This mesmerizing installation of artist-inspired, glowing pumpkins is a not-to-be-missed event for ALL ages!
Fort Fright
Evenings in October
Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Drive
Fort Fright is a haunted experience focusing on phobias and fears.  Six individual PhobiArenas will target typical fears such as death, decay, clowns, spiders, blood, and darkness.  Do you have what it takes to face your fears?
Acres of Terror
Evenings in October
Cannmore Orchard
Cannamore Orchard welcomes you to our 26th year of Acres of Terror, Eastern Ontario’s most terrifying Halloween attraction. Acres of Terror has four main components this year, the Spooky Wagon ride, house of terror, spooky village, and the fog maze.
Fright Fest
Evenings in October
Saunders Farm
A scary night at the farm is just what the doctor ordered! This year’s fright sites include, the Haunted Hayride, Barn of Terror, The coven, The Shambles, and The cemetery Scare Zone!
 

Ribfest is Back Town!

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Big Brothers and Big Sisters Brockville Ribfest is officially back in town for another sunny summer weekend, full of live music, arm wrestling, fishing derby and yummy food, including ribs of course! Ribfest started on Thursday August 9th and goes in till Sunday August 12, and will be open from 11am to 11 pm and is located at Hardy Park.
We made our way down and meet one of the newest ribbers on scene, The Hogfather. Dave is the owner of a father-son business. They are from the Niagara region and have travelled to 20 places across Ontario this year. Their smoked chicken and pulled pork, cooked with cherry and hickory wood chips make this vendor so unique. Bringing their home location with them everywhere they go by adding local Niagara apples into their sauce to make a nice combination of sweet and savory.  Dave adds, that his favourite part of the summer is being a part of such an inviting atmosphere, being outdoors and being around happy people while enjoying rack of ribs.
Along with The Hogfather, there are a number of tasty spots to try, including:
Uncle Sam’s BBQ
Billy Bones BBQ
Bone Daddy’s
Crabby’s BBQ Shack
Jack the Ribber
Ribs Royal
Silver Bullet Bar B Q
Grab a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and make the hard decision of who your favourite is! Head on down to Hardy Park and bring your appetite!
Click here for a full schedule of events.

Looking Back at 2017 – Two Thumbs Up Brockville!

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Photo Credit: Andrew Kizell
It is amazing how fast a year can fly by! Looking back, it’s also pretty amazing what can happen in a year, and Brockville’s been busy! There have been countless positive accomplishments in our vibrant community, through great events, initiatives, projects, etc. Considering we’re just a few days away from 2018, we’ve listed a “few” of these accomplishments as reminders on how awesome Brockville is! Let’s keep the positive momentum going into the New Year, because 2018 is going to be a wonderful year for the City of Brockville and the 1000 Islands!

  • The re-opening of Canada’s First Railway Tunnel, with more than 25,000 people who toured the tunnel on the opening weekend
  • The Aquatarium hit 100,000 visitors
  • Virtual Reality arrived at the Brockville Public Library
  • A visit from the giant rubber duck
  • Numerous blog post features on popular sites such as Narcity.com & Blogto.com
  • Brockville welcomed many new business to the community
  • The City received a 4 Bloom rating with Communities in Bloom, and a special criteria award for “Tidiness”
  • The Brockville Museum launched Museum @ Night and Heritage workshop series, which were so wildly successful that they’ll be returning in 2018, plus a new virtual museum website
  • Resurrection of the community FAM tour “Dress Rehearsal”
  • New steps can be found at Centeen Park for divers and swimmers, built with the Dave Cooper Memorial fund and SOS 1000 Islands chapter volunteers
  • After another successful Island Breakfast, the event has raised $35,000 and work is starting on a picnic pavilion on Refugee Island
  • Various successful events and festivals throughout the year
  • Countless Canada 150 initiatives and celebrations
  • The farmers market included 73 small business owners as vendors

Among MANY more!
Here’s to a great year in 2018! 🙂

Fun Outdoor Outings This Holiday Season

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Let’s welcome the wintry weather, and get outside this holiday season! Sure, sitting by the fire with a warm mug of hot chocolate, while watching your favourite holiday movie does sounds pretty great. But some days – or nights, it’s exciting to get out of the house to explore and discover the area, and have fun!  Plus, there’s something refreshing about spending time outdoors, it can leave you feeling energetic, happy, and stress free – who doesn’t want that?! Lucky for us, there are fun festive events and activities in the area that will make the chilly weather much more enjoyable! Here are just a few ideas to get you started!
Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting
November 25th
Downtown Brockville & City Hall
This year the Brockville Santa Claus Parade will be an evening parade! Head downtown for the tree lighting at city hall at 4:30pm, and then watch the parade put on by the Brockville Rotary beginning at 5:00pm. Enjoy as the floats light up the night! There will be food donation boxes available for the Brockville Food Bank.
Celebrating the Season – In Delta
December 2, 9, & 16
Lower Beverly Lake Park & Delta Mill
Bundle up for an evening stroll or wagon ride around Lower Beverly Lake Park to see all the trees and building all magically lit with over 90,000 lights. Christmas carols will be playing throughout the park, and don’t forget to bring your camera and wish list when you visit Santa’s workshop! (Admission is $5). Stop in at the Delta Mill for a free tour from 5:00pm-8:30pm. Come to Delta and take in the festive lights!
Walk or Hike at One of the Fabulous Trails in the Area
Step into nature with your family, friends, dog, or for some one-on-one time by yourself! This is a fun way to get some exercise, while catching up with your loved ones over the holidays. Check out the look-out point at Landon Bay, get a good hike in at Jones Creek, or stroll along the Mac Johnson Trails.
Alight at Night
Dec 1-2, 7-10, 14-17, 21-23, 26-31 & Jan 1-6
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg
Bundle up for an evening stroll through this picture perfect postcard setting! Close to one million lights adorn the heritage building, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a –kind backdrop for its annual Alight at Night Festival – a true winter wonderland!
Lumina Borealis
Dec 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 21-23, 26-31, Jan 1-6
Fort Henry, 1 Fort Henry Drive, Kingston
Where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, in historic Fort Henry, the spirit of winter has found a place to live. Every night it howls softly into the wind, a spell concealing it’s beautify form anyone but those with a warm heart. Find your path through an enchanted land, across a frozen landscape, to reignite your winter spirit at Lumina Borealis.

What You Need to Know About Brockville’s Upcoming Rails to Trails Festival

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This August, from the 10th to 13th 2017, Brockville will be celebrating Canada’s 150th in a BIG way with the Rails to Trails Festival!  Here is everything you need to know to prepare for the biggest weekend in Brockville.

 

Hours of Operation:

Thursday  4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Admission onto the festival grounds is free, but some activities (ie. Carnival games, ferris wheel) have small ticket fees.

Ticket costs:

Carny Games (7 varieties)  $2 each
-Cork Gun Shooting Gallery
-Pitch Till You Win/Hoop Toss
-Knock ‘Em down/Milk Bottle Toss
-Ring Toss
-Star Darts
-Cat Rack/Tip The Cat
1917 Ferris Wheel  $3
1938 Carousel  $3
Tropical Terrors Snake Show  $5
Lunacy Live Cabaret $10

Carnival tickets can be purchased at the Carnivale Lune Bleue Grounds in Reynolds Park with Cash only during festival hours.

Shuttles and Transit:

Complimentary Festival Bus Shuttle

Busses will depart from the Brockville Memorial Centre 1 Magedoma Blvd. then go to the Brockville Shopping Centre  125 Stewart Blvd (Free Parking is available at both locations.)
Drop off/pick up downtown is in front of City Hall. Golf cart drivers will collect those with accessibility concerns and take them to the festival site(s).
This free shuttle system has 4 buses running on a continuous loop:

Thursday             2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday                   10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday              9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday                 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Complimentary Hotel Express

This free bus route runs on a direct route from the Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn, Travelodge, and Days Inn. Shuttles will pick up guests from the front door of their hotels. The last festival pickup will be at the close of the festival each night.

Thursday             4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday                   11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday              10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday                 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Brockville City Bus/Transit

http://www.brockville.com/transit

Monday to Friday  6:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Saturday  8:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Monday to Friday Evening Service (1 Conventional and 1 Para Bus) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
No Service on Sundays or Statutory Holidays

Fares – Conventional and Para Transit Service:
Cash fare $2.25
Children 5 yrs & under   FREE

Bicycle Parking

Avoid searching for parking altogether by taking advantage of the free bicycle parking available on the festival grounds in the Water Street Parking Lot.

Taxi Services

Brockville Taxi Taxi Service 45 King St E · (613) 498-7000
City Cab / Taxi Taxi Service 223 King St W · (613) 345-5888
Executive Taxi 28 Perth Street · (613) 342-2000 or 613-342-5655

Accessibility

Specially marked parking areas for accessible parking will be available at Market Street West Parking Lot or Water Street North.  Golf carts will run between all three parks to get people from one location to the other, and to pick people up from the shuttle drop-off (in front of City Hall). “Little Obie” a miniature people-mover train will be available on Saturday and Sunday, and VIA Rail will have a mini train on Saturday from 1-8pm as well.

What You Will See:

Canada’s First Railway Tunnel

Bring your family and friends to the official re-opening and dedication of Canada’s First Railway Tunnel, newly restored especially for Canada’s 150th birthday, as part of Brockville’s Brock Trail recreational pathway. Saturday, August 12 is when you’ll want to be here for the parade and opening ceremonies. Stick around for public tours of the 525-metre long tunnel and check out the exciting new Philips Light Show. Find us in Armagh S. Price Park
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Rhythm of the Nation

A rollicking waterfront, pan-provincial entertainment tour will be coming ashore in Brockville during the Rails to Trails Festival. Presented across Ontario by Redpath Sugar, Ontario 150 includes Rhythm of the Nation an interactive beat and breakdance filled performance inspired by renowned Canadian artist DJ Creeasian. Find us in the Water Street parking lot.

West Coast Lumberjack Show

These axe swinging, saw-pulling, poll climbing lumberjacks have performed all over the world to great reviews. You may have missed them on shows like The Amazing Race but you don’t want to miss their cutting-edge performance at the Rails to Trails Festival. Part of Ontario 150 and presented in Brockville by Investors Group. Find us in the Water Street parking lot.

World’s Largest Rubber Duck

You’ll be thinking “what the duck?” when you cast your disbelieving eyes upon a rubber duck the size of a small office building bobbing in the waters of the St. Lawrence River. It’s six stories and eleven tons of floating cuteness and you don’t want to miss it! Find us on Blockhouse Island next to the airplane.

Carnivale Lune Bleue

Take a trip back to the days when travelling carnivals would trek all across the land thrilling people of all ages with rides, games and a cast of captivating characters. Grab a ticket to ride high in the sky on the classic 1917 Eli Bridge Ferris Wheel, test your strength on the High Striker game and so much more! Find us in Reynolds Park.

Brockvile Ribfest

At the same time as the Rails to Trails Festival is wowing crowds, Brockville Ribfest will be taking place a short stroll west along the waterfront. Talented Ribbers will be serving up mouth-watering ribs, chicken and other grilled delights. In support of Big Brother Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville. Find us in Hardy Park.
brockvilleribfest.ca

Want to learn more? See our recent post about the arrival of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck.

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