Upcoming Events

 The following is a list of potential group activities being planned for Chapter members. Some of the events are awaiting confirmation of exact dates and times by event hosts. Updates will be provided as they become available. 

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2026

Make a Splash Festival 

Gull Lake Rotary Park - Gravenhurst, ON

Saturday - August 1, 2026

10am - 3pm

The Town of Gravenhurst hosts and annual free paddling event every August at Gull Lake Rotary Park Beach.  The family friendly, fun-filled day allows folks to try out a variety of paddling craft supplied by the town. The Town will provide PFDs for those participating and the waterfront will be monitored by lifeguards on duty. Local outfitters will be bringing in canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and the associated equipment required like safety kits, paddles, etc. Additional events include swim races and a sandcastle building contest. The Northern Lakes Chapter will have a booth and displays of wooden canoe craft and historic paddle designs.

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Hastings Waterfront Festival 

DATE TBD (August 2026)

Hastings, ON

The Chapter may have a booth at the annual Hastings Waterfront Festival which takes place the third Saturday in August. A fun filled and free public event that features vintage boats showcased along shorelines of the lovely Trent River.

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