REGIONAL EVENTS

 

Nipigon Kids Fish Derby - Nipigon - May 11

Dorion’s Canyon Country Birding Festival - Dorion - May 25

Dorion’s Canyon Country Birding Festival - Nipigon - May 26

Father’s Day Nature Walk & Bio Blitz - Nipigon - June 1

Red Rock Fish & Game Club Lake Trout Derby - Red Rock - June 1-2

Frazer Lake Walleye Classic - Nipigon - June 8

Red Rock Kids Fish Derby - Red Rock - June 14-16

Aboriginal Day - Red Rock Indian Band - Red Rock Indian Band - June 21

Marathon Summerfest - Marathon - June 28

Summerfest Derby - Marathon - June 29

Canada Day at Red Rock - Red Rock - July 1

Canada Day Celebrations - Terrace Bay - Terrace Bay - July 1

Huck Finn Derby - Dorion - July 7

Schreiber Heritage Days - Schreiber - July 15-19

Pow Wow/ Traditional Gathering - Red Rock Indian Band - July 19-21

Lake Superior Day - Terrace Bay - July 21

Pays Plat Cultural Week - Pays Plat - July 22-25

Pawgwashiing Pow Wow - Pays Plat - July 26-28

Blue Berry Blast - Nipigon - August 2-5

Terrace Bay Drag Fest - Terrace Bay - August 2-4

Live From the Rock Folk Festival - Red Rock - August 9-11

Paju Mountain Run - Red Rock - August 9

Nipigon Try-athalon - Nipigon - August 15

Lighthouse Street Festival - Terrace Bay - August 23

Nipigon 5K Run - Nipigon - August 30

Fall Fishing Festival - Nipigon - Aug 30-Sep 2

Red Rock Indian Band Salmon Derby - Red Rock Indian Band - September 7

Terrace Bay Fall Fair - Terrace Bay - September 8

Hike for Health - Nipigon - September 28

Terrace Bay Old Fashioned Skating Party - Terrace Bay - December 5

 

More Information on Some Regional Events

 

February

The “Peel Off Winter” Carnival in Schreiber is held every February and is perfect for all ages to beat the winter blues!     Whether you attend one of the many luncheons, join Pictionary, minnow races, hockey skills competition, just to mention a few, there is something for everyone!    Check out the schedule of events on the Schreiber website at www.schreiber.ca

 

May

The Green Tradeshow is held near the start of May and features environmentally friendly products and services from regional businesses and groups.  Come out for the interesting booths, delicious food, and great prizes. 

 

June

The Marathon Music Festival occurs in June and features entertaining events and activities all weekend long. It is a great weekend getaway for the entire weekend.  The Rossport Island Sea Kayak Symposium is scheduled for the 3rd week in June bi-annually and involves kayaking events and instruction for all levels from beginner to expert.  

Nipigon Kids Fish Derby - Nipigon - May 11

Dorion’s Canyon Country Birding Festival - Dorion - May 25

Dorion’s Canyon Country Birding Festival - Nipigon - May 26

Father’s Day Nature Walk & Bio Blitz - Nipigon - June 1

Red Rock Fish & Game Club Lake Trout Derby - Red Rock - June 1-2

Frazer Lake Walleye Classic - Nipigon - June 8

Red Rock Kids Fish Derby - Red Rock - June 14-16

Aboriginal Day - Red Rock Indian Band - Red Rock Indian Band - June 21

Marathon Summerfest - Marathon - June 28

Summerfest Derby - Marathon - June 29

Canada Day at Red Rock - Red Rock - July 1

Huck Finn Derby - Dorion - July 7

Schreiber Heritage Days - Schreiber - July 15-19

Pow Wow/ Traditional Gathering - Red Rock Indian Band - July 19-21

Pays Plat Cultural Week - Pays Plat - July 22-25

Pawgwashiing Pow Wow - Pays Plat - July 26-28

Blue Berry Blast - Nipigon - August 2-5

Live From the Rock Folk Festival - Red Rock - August 9-11

Paju Mountain Run - Red Rock - August 9

Nipigon Try-athalon - Nipigon - August 15

Nipigon 5K Run - Nipigon - August 30

Fall Fishing Festival - Nipigon - Aug 30-Sep 2

Red Rock Indian Band Salmon Derby - Red Rock Indian Band - September 7

Hike for Health - Nipigon - September 28

 

More Information on Some Regional Events

 

February

The “Peel Off Winter” Carnival in Schreiber is held every February and is perfect for all ages to beat the winter blues!     Whether you attend one of the many luncheons, join Pictionary, minnow races, hockey skills competition, just to mention a few, there is something for everyone!    Check out the schedule of events on the Schreiber website at www.schreiber.ca

 

 

June

The Marathon Music Festival occurs in June and features entertaining events and activities all weekend long. It is a great weekend getaway for the entire weekend.  The Rossport Island Sea Kayak Symposium is scheduled for the 3rd week in June bi-annually and involves kayaking events and instruction for all levels from beginner to expert.  

The Annual Canada Day celebrations in Terrace Bay are always popular with both residents and visitors.   Highlights include fireworks at the beach, annual shore lunch, craft market, a family beach party and barbecue and a Canada Day ceremony with free Cake, and balloons and face painting for the kids!    Don’t miss the family-friendly festivities that are held in the Community Centre Complex and at the Terrace Bay Beach!

 

Lake Superior Day is held on the 3rd Sunday in July and featurse free activities like boating and kayaking and food and games for the whole family. 

Schreiber Heritage Days is the 3rd week in July. The whole town comes out to celebrate its unique history.   Events include town-wide yard sales, bocce tournaments, ball games, lunches, dinners, and a spectacular parade.   Don't miss out on this fun filled week of events for the whole family!

 
The Pays Plat Annual Pow Wow is held each July and is one of the main social gatherings on the reserve. Pays Plat is just 25 km west of Schreiber, and visitors will be treated to a fascinating experience. Events to see include booths, displays, drumming and dancing.
 
August

The Annual Terrace Bay Drag Fest is the biggest motor sports event in Northwestern Ontario and is held every August long week at the Terrace Bay airport.  Participants come from all over Canada and the United States to race and showcase their vehicles.  The Saturday night dance is always a great time and delicious food is available at the booths.   Come Join us this August long weekend! For 2011 Dragfest Information, click here

Red Rock’s “Live from the Rock” Folk Festival is a three-day music and art festival with on-site camping, five stages, a family area and an artisan’s village. Held in August, it is a celebration of community and the arts on the northern shore of Lake Superior.
 
The Annual Neys Nostalgia Days are held each August in Neys Provincial Park, just west of Marathon.   Past events have included a spirit campfire, games, a voyageur snack, a scavenger hunt and more! This is a fun-filled weekend that everyone will enjoy. 

 

The Nipigon Blueberry Blast Festival is held during the long weekend in August and features various family events such as a parade, pancake breakfast, live entertainment, teddy bear picnic and of course, lots of blueberries. 
 
September  

The annual Terrace Bay Fall Fair occurs in September on the first sunday after Labour Day.  It is the largest fall fair on the northshore and features numerous exhibitions including crafts, baking and artwork. There is something for everyone!  Bring the family out for an afternoon of socializing!    For more information on the Terrace Bay Fall Fair - contact the Terrace Bay Recreation Department - Michelle Malashewski at 807-825-3315 ext. 225 or email at recreation@terracebay.ca

 

The Nipigon Fall Fishing Derby is not to be missed by fishing enthusiasts! It is held in September, and is the largest held derby on the North Shore. There is lots of fun and activities occurring all week long as well as prizes to be won. 
 
November 

Schreiber Parks and Recreation hosts a "Craft 'n Stuff" sale where you are able to see how creative our local and area merchants are.
 

December The Terrace Bay Old Fashioned Skating Party will be celebrating its 17th year this Thursday, December 2nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the local Arena.  Bring the family out for a night of old fashioned skating.  The children will enjoy a special visit with Santa!  Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and cake!  Don't miss this fun filled family event!   Don't forget your canned good donation to the Christmas Help Campaign!

 

The North Shore Singers is a group of men and women from Pays Plat, Rossport, Schreiber, Terrace Bay and Marathon who love to sing. They love to sing anything and everything. Adults from all walks of life, young and not-so-young, most with little or no voice training, have stepped out of the shower and into the spotlight!

 

Led by Artistic Director, Gerry Price and accompanied by Executive Director, Betty Hanley, the North Shore Singers performances will guarantee listening pleasure of all ages. Be entertained by Christmas music, Broadway medleys, traditional, spiritual gospels, anthems, contemporary, and silliness!

The group is a non-profit community choir and does not charge admission. A free will offering during the concert is invested in our growing music repertoire. Their concerts are held in mid-December and after the long weekend in May every year.