Events at Parks Canada

Find Parks Canada events throughout the year, whether you’re looking for winter and holiday events or summer fun. Check back periodically to learn more about workshops, festivals, concerts, markets, holiday-themed events, and more!

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Sunlight peaking through a dense, lush forest.

Rooted-Indigenous Screening Series

Location: Port au Choix National Historic Site and Gros Morne National Park

Celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis stories, while immersed in the natural world of Parks Canada administered sites with Rooted, an Indigenous stories screening series presented by Parks Canada and CBC.

Dates: Dates vary
Times: Times vary

Learn more

A Parks Canada interpreter dressed as Anne of Green Gables in an 18th century outfit holds her braids and smiles at the camera in front of a christmas tree

A Green Gables Christmas

Location: Green Gables Heritage Place, Cavendish

Come to Green Gables House for a holiday visit with Anne, complete with seasonal décor, cookies to decorate, trails and carol music and lots of family fun.

Dates: November 30, 2025
Times: 10 am to 3 pm

Meet Anne

Four children dressed in winter clothing hugging a tree in a snow-covered trail in the forest.

Snow day - winter carnival

Location: Kouchibouguac National Park, Kouchibouguac

Head to the Pijeboogwek shelter for a fun filled day of winter activities for all ages.

Dates: February 21, 2026
Times: 8:30 am to 4 pm

Check out the carnival

A basket of homemade goodies in front of the visitor center at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.

Baddeck Farmer’s Market 2026

Location: Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Baddeck

Come out to shop from this year’s selection of local food producers and artisans!

Dates: Dates vary
Times: 10 am to 1 pm

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A collection of jack-o-lanterns lit up by candlelight beside ghost and pumpkin halloween decor.

Thanksgiving weekend at Kejimkujik

Location: Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, Maitland Bridge

Participate in one of Kejimkujik’s most popular weekends by competing in the pumpkin-carving contest or braving the Cold Turkey Swim.

Dates: October 10 to 11, 2026
Times: Times vary

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A brook nestled between yellow, red, and orange tree-covered hills on a beautiful fall day.

Celtic Colours International Festival

Location: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island

Carve pumpkins, join guided hikes, learn traditional weaving, and enjoy fall colours with like-minded folks.

Dates: October 11 to 16, 2026
Times: Times vary

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Sunlight peaking through a dense, lush forest.

Rooted-Indigenous Screening Series

Location: Fundy and Kouchibouguac National Parks

Celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis stories, while immersed in the natural world of Parks Canada administered sites with Rooted, an Indigenous stories screening series presented by Parks Canada and CBC.

Dates: Dates vary
Times: Times vary

Learn more

The Parkway road on a beautiful fall day.

Cycling on the Parkway

Location: La Mauricie National Park, Saint-Jean-des-Piles

Enjoy exclusive access to the entire 63 km parkway, free of vehicle traffic.

Dates: October 17, 18, 24, and 25, 2026
Times: 9 am to 2 pm

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The Northwest Beach at Point Pelee on a starry night.

Self-guided Dark Sky Night

Location: Point Pelee National Park, Leamington

Explore the park after dark with this special opportunity to stay late and admire the wonders of the protected night sky.

Dates: Dates vary
Times: 7:30 pm to 11:59 pm

Discover Dark Sky Nights

Costumed interpreters sit in a field and demonstrate the fur trade to visitors in a grassy setting.

Fur Trade Encampment

Location: Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site, Hilton Beach

Experience costumed interpreters showcasing fur trade, military, and frontier life through hands-on demonstrations.

Dates: June 1 to September 30, 2026
Times: 11 am to 4 pm

Travel back in time

Three visitors stand on the edge of a rock at the shore of the St. Lawrence River on a cloudy summer day.

National day for truth and reconciliation

Location: Thousand Islands National Park, Mallorytown Landing

Join Park Interpreters on a reflective journey in nature, as you consider what this important day represents in your own life.

Dates: September 30, 2026
Times: 10 am to 4 pm

Join us

A painting of the side profile of a man in a historic uniform - Major General Sir Issaac Brock.

Brock's Birthday Bash at Brock's Monument

Location: Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Discover special presentations highlighting the life of Brock while enjoying birthday treats, generously donated by a member of the Friends of Fort George.

Dates: October 6, 2026
Times: 10 am to 12 pm

Purchase your ticket

A statue monument of a knight in armour.

Battle of Queenston Heights Commemorative Tour at Brock’s Monument

Location: Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Join a tour commemorating the 213th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights and the death of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock.

Dates: October 13, 2026
Times: 10 am to 12 pm

Buy your ticket

A historic interpreter stands in the shadows in a historic buildings in Lower Fort Garry.

Ghost Walking Tours

Location: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Saint Andrews

Celebrate spooky season with a ghost walking tour in the dark.

Dates: Dates vary
Times: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Purchase your ticket

A woman dressed in 18th century clothing hands a pumpkin to a group of visitors kneeled down in a garden bed.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Location: Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site, Abernethy

In partnership with File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Health Services, enjoy a day of harvest activities and fall fun.

Dates: October 3, 2026
Times: 10 am to 3 pm

Plan your visit

A deer, fox, and elk illustration wearing sunglasses.

Wildlife Rules at the Banff Park Museum

Location: Banff Park Museum National Historic Site, Banff

Learn about wildlife through crafts, games, tours, and more.

Dates: October 11, 2026
Times: 9:30 am to 5 pm

Don’t miss these special activities

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Rooted-Indigenous Screening Series

Location: Fort St. James and Fort Langley National Historic Sites, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis stories, while immersed in the natural world of Parks Canada administered sites with Rooted, an Indigenous stories screening series presented by Parks Canada and CBC.

Dates: Dates vary
Times: Times vary

Learn more

The northern lights above a small shelter in the forest.

Northern Nights - Kluane's Annual Dark Sky Festival

Location: Kluane National Park and Reserve, Haines Junction

As the midnight sun fades away, it becomes the perfect time to gaze up and marvel at the infinite night sky. Festival goers can attend a variety of events and camping is available nearby.

Dates: September 18 and 19, 2026
Times: Times vary

Join the festival

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