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!
You can also view the full list of activities and events at your favourite destination. Use the search tool to find a location.
Free admission and discounted overnight stays
The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission and 25% off camping and overnight stays with Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026.
Events by region
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Location: Kejimukjik National Park and National Historic Site, Maitland Bridge
Enjoy breakfast by donation, meet fire crews, learn how our agencies prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires.
Dates: May 2, 2026
Times: 10 am to 2 pm
Volunteer at Kejimkujik LoonWatch
Location: Kejimukjik National Park and National Historic Site, Maitland Bridge
Paddle Kejimkujik’s lakes looking for loons and chicks on one day in spring and summer. A beautiful way to help monitor an iconic species.
Dates: May 31, 2026
Times: 12 pm to 3 pm
Keji’s Backyard Ultra
Location: Kejimukjik National Park and National Historic Site, Maitland Bridge
Come cheer on 150 runners running 6.7 km every hour until only one person is left, the winner!
Dates: June 6 to 7, 2026
Times: Starting at 9 pm
Earth Day at Point Pelee
Location: Point Pelee National Park, Leamington
Come out for a day of Earth Day activities: film, crafts, and volunteer beach clean ups.
Dates: April 25, 2026
Times: 10 am to 5 pm
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
Niagara in BOOM – Mother’s Day special
Location: Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Treat the special moms in your life to a day of history, fun and a blast from the past - cannon firing!
Dates: May 10, 2026
Times: 10 am to 5 pm
Fort Major’s tour
Location: Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Handle real artifacts, witness a musket firing demonstration, and hear special stories not told during regular hours, all without the crowds.
Dates: Dates vary
Times: 6:12 pm to 8 pm
Artillery Day
Location: Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Celebrate the 311th birthday of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery with special programs and firing demonstrations.
Dates: May 24, 2026
Times: 10 am to 5 pm
Fort George in the Great War
Location: Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Watch historical re-enactors from across North America commemorate the First World War with live demonstrations and displays.
Dates: May 30 and 31 2026
Times: 10 am to 5 pm
Ten unsolved mysteries about bats
Location: Point Pelee National Park, Leamington
Listen to Dan Riskin reveal his ten favourite unanswered questions about bats with photos, videos, sounds and stories!
Dates: June 13, 2026
Times: 7 pm to 8 pm
Niagara in BOOM – Father’s Day Special
Location: Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Treat the special dads in your life to a day of history, fun and a blast from the past - cannon firing!
Dates: June 14, 2026
Times: 10 am to 5 pm
Glitter by the River
Location: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, Saint Andrews
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Friends of Lower Fort Garry with a 1920s themed outdoor cocktail party including drinks, live music, games, and more!
Dates: June 19, 2026
Times: 6 pm to 11 pm
Indigenous Culture Camps
Location: Fort Walsh National Historic Site, Maple Creek
Hear Indigenous knowledge Keepers from Carry the Kettle First Nation share traditions and perspectives on the history of Fort Walsh.
Dates: June 20, 2026
Times: 10 am to 4 pm
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