There will also be a Monarch-themed event at Presqu'ile on the afternoon of September 18 run by Northumberland Festival of the Arts. The Saving Monarchs – Family Film, Art & Ecology Event will feature:
Indoor showing of the film Four Wings and a Prayer
Morgan Mansfield of Morgan’s Monarchs
Kids art workshop by Katie Hoogendam
Monarch tagging by park staff
Organizers request that you pre-register for this event here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northumberlandfestivalofthearts/708531?fbclid=IwAR0A20CI4-pZM9twyad9VktyuqggYg9Cxsr7FCfUmapD8zCFP8dNTRVNBlQ
These events are free with your Daily Vehicle Permit. As Monarch events always prove to be very popular, you are strongly encouraged to reserve your permit up to 5 days in advance by phone 1-888-ONT-PARK or online: https://reservations.ontarioparks.com/
Presqu'ile Provincial Park in cooperation with the Friends of Presqu'ile Park offer seasonal educational programming, as well as special events, to the public. Unless stated, all programs are free with park admission. Daily Vehicle Permits are required for park entry at all times of the year. The calendar on this page indicates the timing of any special events or opening hours of visitor centres. Click on the event name in the calendar for more details.
The schedule for Discovery (education) programs and special events are posted below. For more information, please contact Presqu'ile's Chief Park Naturalist at 613-475-4324 ext. 225.
Watch here for spring 2024 weekend events!
Saturday bbq's will resume in July and August.
Watch here for spring 2024 opening dates.
World-class waterfowl viewing during the spring migration. Volunteer naturalists will help you view and identify over 25 different species of ducks, geese, and swans. See event poster above and event listing on Facebook for details.
View the elusive Whimbrels and many colourful Warblers as they migrate to their northern nesting grounds. Details will be available closer to the date on this page and on Facebook.
Join us at 10:30am at the Amphitheatre for our AGM. Please RSVP by clicking here.
Programs will be posted throughout the Park, every week.
Join us for our Mammal Day. A day dedicated to the mammals that call Presqu'ile home, from the tiny bats to the large White-tailed Deer and everything in between. Details will be available closer to the date and on Facebook.
Relive Presqu’ile’s storied past and take part in events. Participate in old-fashioned field games, children’s boat-building bee and regatta, ghost walks, a history play, and more. Details will be available closer to the date and on Facebook.
Join us for our Species at Risk Day. Discover more about the species at risk that call Presqu'ile home and meet some special guests. Details will be available closer to the date and on Facebook.
Bird-banding, Monarch tagging and guided nature walks celebrate this weekend of fall migration. Details will be available closer to the date and on Facebook.