Changes to the Province-wide Recycling Program

As of January 1, 2025

  • Circular Materials of Ontario (CMO) manages recycling services throughout Peterborough County.
  • Peterborough County is no longer responsible for recycling.

As of January 1, 2026

  • Circular Materials of Ontario (CMO) manages recycling services throughout Ontario.
  • New items will be accepted for recycling Province-wide.
  • Non-Eligible Sources (NES) no longer receive curbside recycling collection, including industrial, commercial and institutional properties.

Please note: Residential properties will continue to receive curbside recycling collection.

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PolarFest

January 30 to February 1, 2026

PolarFest is an exciting family festival, offering something for everyone to enjoy! A weekend full of laughter, friendly competition and the enjoyment of winter.

Choose from activities for the young and the young at heart, including:

  • Opening Ceremony with fireworks display
  • Polar Paddle
  • Guns & Hoses Charity Hockey Game
  • Ice Carvings
  • For the very brave - the BEL Rotary Polar Plunge!
  • and so much more!

Event Schedule

Discover what’s happening at PolarFest 2026!

Want to be a Sponsor or Volunteer?

Partner with us as event sponsors to help bring the magic of winter to life!

Free Shuttle - Saturday, January 31, 2026

Getting around PolarFest is easy with The Link bus! 

From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the shuttle runs approximately every 50 minutes, stopping at: 

Look for the festival signs at each stop for a FREE ride to all of Saturday's PolarFest events!

PolarFest Shuttle Bus Timetable

2026 PolarFest Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Kinsmen Super TV Bingo

Gold Sponsors

Four Points Construction Inc.

Heffernan Electric Inc.

Silver Sponsors

Bridgenorth Beautification Committee

Bridgenorth Plaza

Century 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage

Commercial Press

Egan Houseboat Rentals

Ennismore Foodland

John's Independent Grocer

Lakefield Laundry Villa

Nexicom

Scott Concrete

Sunrock

Bronze Sponsors

Bridgenorth Chiropractic

The Cheesy Fromage

Chemong Lodge

Craftworks and Antiques at the Barn

Divine Craft

Guardian - Bridgenorth Pharmacy

Hamilton Bus Lines

Lakefield Family Chiropractic

Lakefield Foodland

Lakeflower Family Dental

Meghan Curtis - Century 21 United Realty Inc.

POUND with Jess

Savage Arms

Shaun Milne Signs

Village Dental Centre

The Village Inn

Contact Information

For more information, contact the Selwyn Township Parks & Recreation Department at 705-292-9507 ext. 243 or email the Parks & Recreation Administrative Assistant.

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