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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Events by region
Learn-to winter and cross-country ski
Location: Chambly Canal National Historic Site, Chambly
Sign up the kids for a beginner's cross-country skiing workshop. Equipment rentals included at no extra cost. While you're at it, borrow snowshoes, a fat bike or cross-country skis!
Dates: Every weekend from January 11 to February 23, 2025
Times: 4-6 years (9:15 am, 12:15 pm and 3:15 pm), 7-9 years (10:15 am and 1:15 pm), 10-12 years (11:15 am and 2:15 pm)
Learn-to winter and cross-country ski
Location: Lachine Canal National Historic Site, Montréal
Join us for spring break! On the program: entertainment, snowshoe, fat bike, or cross-country ski rentals, and an introductory cross-country skiing workshop for children.
Dates: March 1 to 9, 2025
Times: 4-6 years (9 am, 12 pm, 3 pm and 3:30 pm), 7-9 years (10 am, 10:30 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm), 10-12 years (11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm)
Cross-country ski initiation day
Location: La Mauricie National Park, Saint-Jean-des-Piles
Introduce your youngsters aged 17 and under to the basics of this magnificent sport in the park's panoramic setting. The activity is organised by Club Skimau, and equipment can be borrowed.
Dates: March 1, 2025
Times: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm and 2 pm (one-hour workshops)
Snowshoe hike and hot chocolate
Location: La Mauricie National Park, Saint-Jean-des-Piles
Explore the magnificent winter landscape on a guided snowshoe hike, ending your adventure with a comforting hot chocolate. Equipment rentals available.
Dates: January 31 and March 7, 2025
Times: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Dates: February 26, 2025 (Reserved for FADOQ members)
Times: 9 am to 11 am
Drawn to nature: Wildlife sketching workshop
Location: Point Pelee National Park, Leamington
Take part in a drawing workshop and use our vast collection of naturalised birds, snakes and mammals as models!
Dates: January 17 and February 14, 2025
Times: 1 pm to 2 pm
Baby sensory strolls
Location: Point Pelee National Park, Leamington
Take part in walks specially designed for babies (0-12 months) and their parents! Explore nature with all your senses on gentle, claiming walks on stroller-accessible trails.
Dates: February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025
Times: 10 am to 10:30 am
Self-guided dark sky nights
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: February 22, March 22, April 26, May 31, June 21, July 19, August 12 and 13, September 20, October 25 and December 13, 2025
Times: 7:30 pm to 11:59 pm
Banff Winter Carnival
Location: Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff
Immerse yourself in the magic of winter with wacky outdoor games, curling, and a selection of vintage films and photos from the Banff Winter Carnival’s glory days.
Dates: December 21, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Times: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wildlife rules
Location: Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
Learn more about wildlife through craft workshops, games, storytelling, guided tours and much more!
Dates: February 16, 2025
Times: 11 am to 5 pm
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