Not a day goes by in Explorers’ Edge when there isn’t something fun happening, and each season offers the opportunity to head out for a unique adventure. Below is a sample of what’s going on in Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Muskoka and Parry Sound during the upcoming months. Bookmark this page to receive updated scheduling – there are always new listings to help you plan the perfect getaway.
ONGOING
Art Exhibit: Algonquin Palette and Experiencing Algonquin: November 3-June 26
The Travelling Circus by Wendy Moses Bracebridge: May 11-June 1
Bracebridge Bandshell Concert Series: Thursdays May 30-August 29
Forest Dwellers by Bonnie Bews & Naomi Brinkhof Bracebridge: June 8-July 6
Fridays Nights at the Dock Parry Sound: Fridays July & August
Kelly Holinshead at Chapel Gallery Bracebridge: July 13-August 10
Festival of the Sound Parry Sound: July 18-August 11
The Artful Garden Bracebridge: July 20-August 11
Noah’s Ark Cruise Gravenhurst: Wednesdays July 3-August 28
Muskoka’s Grand Resort Lunch Cruise Gravenhurst: Thursdays July 4-August 30
Pirate Cruises Gravenhurst: Sundays July 15-August 19
Public Wolf Howl Algonquin Park: Thursdays August 1-29
If You Go Out In The Woods Bracebridge: August 17-September 13
MAY
Gravenhurst Farmers’ Market Opening Day: May 22
14th Annual Charity Golf Scramble MacTier: May 22
This House Bracebridge: May 23
Wingfield’s Inferno Huntsville: May 24
May Marche Huntsville: May 24
2013 Wildlife Research Weekend Algonquin Park: May 24-26
A Weekend with Chef Susur Lee Huntsville: May 24-26
Saturday Night at the Grand Ole Jamboree Huntsville: May 25
Parry Sound Singers present Blazing Saddlebags: May 25
8th Annual Spin the Lakes Cycle Tour Huntsville: May 26
Humour, Health & Happiness Port Carling: May 31-June 2
Muskoka Lifestyle Show Port Carling: May 31-June 2
JUNE
Elvis the Moments feat. Pete Paquette Parry Sound: June 1
1913 An Age of Elegance Gravenhurst: June 1
Georgian Bay Community Life Show Honey Harbour: June 1
Peter’s Players Muskoka Blues Dinner Cruise Gravenhurst: June 1
Travis Tritt Parry Sound: June 6
RockFest Parry Sound: June 7-8
The Huntsville Half & Band on the Run: June 8
Jim McCarty & Band Gravenhurst: June 8
11th Annual Muskoka Lakes Spring Art Tour: June 8-9
12th Annual Parry Sound Dragon Boat Festival: June 15
Santa’s Village Opening Day Bracebridge: June 15
20th Annual Gravenhurst Car Show: June 15
The Big East River X Huntsville: June 15
Doors Open Gravenhurst: June 15
Doors Open Muskoka Lakes: June 16
Pride Picnic Bracebridge: June 16
Father’s Day Car Show Bracebridge: June 16
Willie Nelson and Family Live Parry Sound: June 18
22nd Annual Golf Day Bracebridge: June 20
Algonquin Logging Museum Opening Day Algonquin Park: June 22
Summer Solstice Sidewalk Sale Parry Sound: June 22
The McKellar Active Living Fair: June 22
Carling Market Opening Day: June 22
Kick Off the Summer Paddling Party w/ White Squall Nobel: June 22-23
Muskoka 5150 Triathlon Huntsville: June 22-23
1st Annual Bass Fishing Derby on Stewart Lake MacTier: June 22-23
Bala Farmers’ Market Opening Day: June 24
13th Annual Flavours of Muskoka Minett: June 27
Port Carling Farmers’ Market Opening Day: June 27
Pat Travers Band Gravenhurst: June 27
Rosseau Farmer’s Market Opening Day: June 28
Baysville Farmers’ Market Opening Day: June 28
Burk’s Falls Rodeo: June 28-30
Doors Open Huntsville and Lake of Bays: June 29-30
JULY
Celebrate Canada Strawberry Social & Steam Up Day Huntsville: July 1
Muskoka Lakes Museum Canada Day Quiz Port Carling: July 1
Canada Day Fireworks Bracebridge: July 1
Fireworks Cruise aboard Peerless II & Idyllwood Port Carling: July 1
2nd Annual Butter Tart Festival Port Carling: July 5
33rd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show Gravenhurst: July 6
Rock Bass Family Fishing Day Algonquin Park: July 6
4th Annual Reggae Muskoka Bracebridge: July 6-7
2nd Annual Parry Sound Ribfest: July 11-14
2013 Just Add Water Festival Port Severn: July 11-14
Jon Cleary & The Philthy Phew Gravenhurst: July 12
29th Annual Muskoka Pioneer Power Show Bracebridge: July 12-14
Pedaling for Parkinsons Parry Sound: July 12-14
3rd Annual Nuit Blanche North Huntsville: July 13
4th Annual Limberlost Challenge Huntsville: July 13
Discover Trout Fishing Algonquin Park: July 13
Gravenhurst Triathlon Weekend: July 13-14
Smokin Joe Kubek & Bnois King Gravenhurst: July 18
Midnight Madness Huntsville: July 19
Muskoka Motorcycle Rally Gravenhurst: July 19-20
51st Annual Muskoka Arts & Crafts Summer Show Bracebridge: July 19-21
Art in the Park Parry Sound: July 19-21
19th Annual Muskoka Kids Triathlon Port Sydney: July 20
Paddle the Barron Canyon Algonquin Park: July 20
Peerless II Birthday Celebration Port Carling: July 20
Everything Anne Day Bala: July 24
5th Annual en Plein Air Huntsville: July 25
Country in the Woods Parry Sound: July 26-28
32nd Annual Muskoka Antique Show Port Carling: July 26-28
6th Annual Muskoka In-Water Boat & Cottage Show Gravenhurst: July 26-28
Muskoka Ribfest Gravenhurst: July 26-28
Loggers Day Algonquin Park: July 27
25th Annual Baysville Walkabout Festival: July 27
Wakami Wailers Concert Algonquin Park: July 28
Muskoka Pride Picnic Bracebridge: July 28
AUGUST
Meet the Researcher Day Algonquin Park: August 1
Huntsville Jazz Festival: August 1-3
Midnight Madness Bracebridge: August 2
5th Annual MacTier Big Weekend Festival: August 2-4
Muskoka Beer Festival Bracebridge: August 3
Gordie Johnson Gravenhurst: August 9
Honey Harbour Jazzfest: August 10
Discover Trout Fishing Algonquin Park: August 10
Artists Day Parry Sound: August 10
Muskoka Model Train Show Bracebridge: August 10-11
Muskoka Opera Festival Bracebridge: August 12-16
ArtiFact or Fiction Gala Fundraiser Port Carling: August 13
Bracebridge Highland Games: August 16-17
Dockside Festival of the Arts Gravenhurst: August 16-18
Summer Sidewalk Adventure Huntsville: August 17
Artists of the Limberlost Open Studio Weekend Huntsville: August 17-18
The Muskoka Grind Triathlon Novar: August 18
Johnny Winter Gravenhurst: August 19
Exclusive Cottage Tour aboard the RMS Segwun Gravenhurst: August 19
30th Annual Bracebridge Antique Show & Sale: August 23-25
Car Show Parry Sound: August 24
Parry Sound Anglers & Hunters Gun Show: August 24
Spoons Parry Sound: August 24
124th Annual Emsdale Fall Fair: August 24
For more information on events in the region, visit one of these helpful local tourism agencies: Muskoka Tourism, Georgian Bay Country, Vacationland Ontario, Algonquin Park, Almaguin Highlands. Click here for a partial list of accommodations associations in the region.
If you know of an event that might interest travelers to the region, email kate@explorersedge.ca.
