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South Algonquin Events

We are proud to welcome and host a diverse range of events, conferences and group trips across our region, all year round. Whether you’re a group of friends, or a charitable or non-profit affiliation, we’re ready to help you explore.

Plan your trip to South Algonquin around a special event or contact us for more information about when, where and how we can host your special event.

  • Christmas Bird Count in South Algonquin
    Christmas Bird Count in South Algonquin
    December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025
    https://conserve.birdscanada.org/page/11756
    https://conserve.birdscanada.org/page/11756
    https://conserve.birdscanada.org/page/11756
    Join us this winter for the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between December 14th and January 5th. This volunteer driven monitoring program has been running since 1900, adding to our understanding of how wild birds are doing across the country. EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to participate!
  • Cross-country (Nordic) Skiing
    Cross-country (Nordic) Skiing
    ends March 31, 2025
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    Try your hand at a popular Canadian winter pass time - cross-country skiing at Leaf Lake Ski Trail, Fenn Lake, Old Rail Trail, or Minnesing. (Bring your own skis.)
  • FREE! Winter Hiking at the Spectacle Lake Bear Mountain System
    FREE! Winter Hiking at the Spectacle Lake Bear Mountain System
    ends March 31, 2025
    https://www.slbmtrails.org/
    https://www.slbmtrails.org/
    https://www.slbmtrails.org/
    Hike the 50km four-season non-motorized recreation trail network at Spectacle Lake, Bear Mtn. & Burnetts Mtn., at the edge of South Algonquin near Barry's Bay, Ontario. The fully surveyed and mapped network has been optimized to highlight breathtaking panoramic views.
  • FREE! Ice Skating
    FREE! Ice Skating
    ends March 31, 2025
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    Bring your skates for some good old fashioned outdoor skating at our rinks and lakes
  • Dark Sky Astronomy
    Dark Sky Astronomy
    Nightly from June to Thanksgiving
    Whitney
    Whitney, 29924 ON-60, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0, Canada
    Whitney, 29924 ON-60, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0, Canada
    Blast off into the furthest galaxies, see the Perseid Meteor shower and learn more about a topic that has fascinated humans across the ages - space! Check out some of South Algonquin's excellent stargazing locations, equipped with parking, restroom facilities and excellent night skies.
  • Stay & Play at Spectacle Lake Lodge
    Stay & Play at Spectacle Lake Lodge
    ends Winter 2025
    https://www.spectaclelakelodge.com/
    https://www.spectaclelakelodge.com/
    https://www.spectaclelakelodge.com/
    Stay and play this winter at Spectacle Lake Lodge & Lakeside Restaurant! Great winter rates, opportunities for ice fishing, and a skating trail on the lake (if the temperature cooperates). 
  • Snowshoeing
    Snowshoeing
    ends March 31, 2025
    www.algonquinpark.com
    www.algonquinpark.com
    www.algonquinpark.com
    Get out on the trails to enjoy the winter sunshine. Rent a pair of snowshoes at Algonquin Accommodations for an unforgettable afternoon!
  • Ice Fishing
    Ice Fishing
    ends March 31, 2025
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    www.mysouthalgonquin.ca
    Try your hand at a summer experience in the winter. Ice fishing, with or without the hut, is a fantastic way to spend time outdoors.
  • Four Seasons Algonquin Cabins
    Four Seasons Algonquin Cabins
    Ends April 30, 2025
    https://www.fourseasonsalgonquin.ca/
    https://www.fourseasonsalgonquin.ca/
    https://www.fourseasonsalgonquin.ca/
    Enjoy a 25% discount per night to end of April. Three cabins available. Cabin 1 and 2 are 2 bedrooms with a double bed in each. Cabin 3 has one double bed and two twin beds. All cabins come with a private full bathroom, full kitchen, fireplace, AC, campfire pits, bbqs. Park right at your door. Next
  • Algonquin Accommodations - Buy 2 get one FREE!
    Algonquin Accommodations - Buy 2 get one FREE!
    Ends April 30, 2025
    www.algonquinpark.com
    www.algonquinpark.com
    www.algonquinpark.com
    Buy two nights in the winter, get one free. Expires April 30 Strarting January 1, receive 10% off a stay of 1 or 2 nights. System automatically calculates the best discount (if you stay 4 nights, you get buy 2 get one free for the first three, and then 10% off the fourth night)
  • “One Fine Day” Zine 2025
    “One Fine Day” Zine 2025
    May 15, 2025
    Online
    Online
    Online
    A zine is a homemade publication devoted to specialized and unconventional subject matter. Our community zine “One Fine Day” is a quirky, eclectic collection of content paying tribute to everything South Algonquin from the early days to the present, written by and for the people of this community.
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