| Weekend Long Events to Enjoy! |
| "Snowman" Challenge |
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If you think you can build the best snowman in Selwyn Township, then the "Snowman" Challenge is for you! A prize will be awarded to the best, most creative "snowman" - and they don't have to be made from snow! Make sure your "snowman" is ready for PolarFest weekend and take a picture of your awesome "snowman" and upload to Facebook. Be sure to add #snowmanchallenge and #polarfest to your post.
Don't have Facebook? No problem, email your photo to the Parks & Recreation Department.
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| 4th Annual Lakefield Hot Chocolate Festival |
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From February 1st to 23rd, warm up with delicious, decadent hot chocolate at participating cafes, restaurants and merchants in Lakefield. Watch the Lakefield Village Lions Club Facebook page for a list of participating locations and how to vote for your favourite!
Proceeds from every cup purchased will help support important community organizations and families in need.
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| PolarFest Photo Opportunities in Lakefield |
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Enjoy photo opportunities throughout the Village of Lakefield throughout PolarFest weekend! Be sure to visit, snap a photo and use #PolarFest2024 when posting them on social media!
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| Lakefield Snowflake Sale |
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Enjoy in-store specials at various retail locations within the Village of Lakefield throughout PolarFest weekend! Look for a snowflake in the window of participating locations!
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| PolarFest Specials & Activities at Canoe & Paddle and Stuff'd |
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Canoe & Paddle and Stuff'd will be hosting a variety of PolarFest activities and offering PolarFest-themed treats all weekend long! These include a Snowman Treasure Hunt, as well as restaurant specials including breakfast specials, rib specials, Hot Toddy specials, and hot chocolate specials. Every kids meal comes with FREE hot chocolate and cookie/ice cream to decorate from Stuff’d! For more details, visit the Canoe & Paddle Facebook page. *fees may be applicable
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| Friday, February 2nd, 2024 |
| Fondue Friday (All-Day) |
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Location: Lakeside at Chemong Lodge at 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth
Fondue Friday kicks off for the 3rd year with authentic swiss cheese fondue and wine features, just in time to warm you up as the colder weather rolls in. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, and also a great date night choice! Book now by calling 705-292-8435 or visit the Chemong Lodge website.
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| Youth Shinny (9:00AM to 12 Noon) |
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Location: Ennismore Community Centre at 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore
- 9-10am - ages 9 and under
- 10-11am - ages 10 to 13
- 11-12 Noon - ages 13 and older
Cost: $6.00 per player
Non-contact. Full hockey equipment is mandatory. Parental/guardian supervision required while your child is at the Arena.
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| Lakefield Trail Night Hike (beginning at 7:00PM) |
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Location: Marshland Centre at 64 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield
Join the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee for the Nature in Winter Guided Night Hike on the Lakefield Trail. Hikers will meet at 7:00PM the Marshland Centre to begin their hike. Afterwards, enjoy hot apple cider!
*weather permitting
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| Guns & Hoses Charity Hockey Game (8:00PM to 9:30PM) |
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Location: Ennismore Community Centre at 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore
Watch your local Police Officers take on the Selwyn Firefighters in a friendly charity hockey game.
Admission by non-perishable food donation or cash donation. Proceeds will be split between the Lakefield Food Bank and the Bridgenorth Food Bank.
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| Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 |
| Lakefield Ice Sculpture Competition (9:00AM to 4:00PM) |
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Location: Cenotaph Park at the corner of Water Street and Bridge Street in Lakefield
Cenotaph Park will sparkle with exquisite ice sculptures created by talented chefs. This year's theme is "Canadiana". Cast your ballot for the People's Choice Award between 9:00AM and 3:00PM! Hang on to your ballot stub, it's a valuable discount coupon. Bring the kids out and build a creation using the coloured blocks provided.
The People's Choice Award will be presented at 5:00PM at The Loon (150 Queen Street, Lakefield).
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| Drive-thru Pancake Breakfast (9:00AM to 11:00AM) |
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Location: Causeway Christian Assembly at 1307 Yankee Line, Ennismore
Come out and enjoy a FREE drive-thru pancake breakfast at the Causeway Christian Assembly located at the top of the hill above the causeway. Event is FREE but donations are welcome.
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| Ice Sculptures in Bridgenorth (beginning 10:00AM) |
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Location: Heritage Park at 804 Ward Street, Bridgenorth
There will be a number of carvers present in Heritage Park using cultured ice to create sculpture for all to enjoy! Bring the kids out and build a creation using the coloured blocks provided.
The Chemung Lake District Lions Club and the Bridgenorth Beautification Committee (BBC) will be on-site giving out hot chocolate!
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| Snowman Breakfast (10:00AM to 11:00AM) |
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Location: Canoe & Paddle at 18 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Enjoy a fun family breakfast, along with a wide variety of other specials at both the Canoe & Paddle and Stuff'd.
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| PolarFest Scavenger Hunt (10:00AM to 2:00PM) |
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Location: Bridgenorth Library at 836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth
The library penguins have escaped their books! Can you help us find them? Visit the Bridgenorth Library to get a hunt sheet, find the penguins and be entered into a special draw for a polar-themed prize! (All ages)
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| Maple Taffy (11:00AM to 4:00PM) |
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Location: Stuff'd at 18 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Enjoy handmade maple taffy outside at Stuff'd in Lakefield. While you're there, enjoy a wide variety of specials next door at the Canoe & Paddle including Breakfast Specials, Hot Toddys, and Hot Chocolate!
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| 80s Retro Apres Ski Party (12 Noon to 4:00PM) |
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Location: Lakeside at Chemong Lodge at 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth
Enjoy 80's & 90's tunes at the Chemong Lodge Retro Apres Ski Party, featuring an ice bar and booze luge. Wear your best throwback ski gear for a complimentary beverage! Prizes for best dressed!
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| Polar Paddle (1:00PM) |
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Location: Queen Street, Lakefield
What better way to see Queen Street in Lakefield than riding in a canoe powered by your friends with the community cheering you on. Put a team together and register for the event. Trophy and prizes will be awarded to the winner of each division.
*Note: canoes will be provided.
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| Winter Olympic Party (1:00PM) |
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Location: Lakefield Legion Branch 77 at 10 Nicholls Street, Lakefield
Put together a team of 4 to play some fun low-key Winter Olympics! Cost: $5.00 per person to play. Prizes to be won!
On site, there will also be a BBQ (chili dogs and poutine), indoor music by the ever popular George Terpstra, Jeannie's martini party, and a Meat Draw & Share the Wealth at 4:00PM.
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| Storytelling (2:00PM to 3:00PM) |
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Location: Canoe & Paddle at 18 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Enjoy storytelling at the Canoe & Paddle, as well as a variety of specials at both Canoe & Paddle and next door at Stuff'd.
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| Spaghetti Dinner (4:30PM to 7:00PM) |
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Location: Bridgenorth United Church at 832 Charles Street, Bridgenorth
Join Bridgenorth United Church at the PolarFest Spaghetti Dinner, which will include musical entertainment from The Tarnished Angels!
Cost: $13.00 per person. FREE for children aged 6 or under.
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| Karaoke & Cocktails (8:00PM to 10:00PM) |
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Location: Canoe & Paddle at 18 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Choose your ultimate karaoke song and wow the audience!
While you're there, enjoy a wide variety of specials on ribs, Hot Toddys, hot chocolates and more. Every kids meal comes with FREE hot chocolate and cookie/ice cream to decorate from Stuff’d!
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| Sunday, February 4th, 2024 |
| Ice Sculptures in Lakefield (all day) |
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Location: Cenotaph Park at the corner of Water Street and Bridge Street in Lakefield
Cenotaph Park will sparkle with exquisite ice sculptures created by talented chefs. This year's theme is "Canadiana". Be sure to check out the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers from the Ice Sculpture Competition!
Bring the kids out and build a creation using the coloured blocks provided.
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| Ice Sculptures in Bridgenorth (all day) |
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Location: Heritage Park at 804 Ward Street, Bridgenorth
There will be a number of carvers present in Heritage Park using cultured ice to create sculpture for all to enjoy! Bring the kids out and build a creation using the coloured blocks provided.
The Chemung Lake District Lions Club and the Bridgenorth Beautification Committee (BBC) will be on-site giving out hot chocolate!
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| Turkey Bowling & Outdoor Jenga (11:00AM to 4:00PM) |
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Location: Canoe & Paddle at 18 Bridge Street, Lakefield
Try your hand at turkey bowling and outdoor Jenga at the Canoe & Paddle. Free for participants!
While you're there, enjoy a wide variety of specials including breakfast specials, rib specials, Hot Toddy specials, and hot chocolate specials. Every kids meal comes with FREE hot chocolate and cookie/ice cream to decorate from Stuff’d! For more information, visit the Canoe & Paddle Facebook page.
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| Lake Curling at Plunge Site (12 Noon to 4:00PM) |
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Location: Rotary Park at 1495 Yankee Line, Ennismore
Want to try curling? Here is the perfect opportunity to try it out on Chemong Lake! The Ennismore Curling Club will have curling stones ready to use, test your luck and see if you can get the closest for a chance to win a prize!
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| Polar Plunge (beginning at 2:00PM) |
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Location: Rotary Park at 1495 Yankee Line, Ennismore
Take the plunge in support of local charities and the BEL Rotary club! This year's theme is “Barbie." Raise money for your favorite charity and the work of BEL Rotary. As in previous years, all donations will be a 50/50 split.
To register or donate, visit the BEL Rotary Polar Plunge website.
Enbridge will be on-site providing FREE hot chocolate!
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