On October 21, 2025, I took part in a Cornwall Public Library Tour as part of the events happening this…
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Let Sylvie take you on a journey in nature... For more information about the Cornwall Outdoor Club visit our website at www.cornwalloutdoorclub.ca or follow us on Facebook.
McHaffie Flea Market
Today, October 19th, I stopped in at McHaffie Flea Market in Morrisburg to check things out. I had forgotten how…
Phragmites Removal at Rotary Creek
On Thursday, October 16th, I answered the call for volunteers by the St. Lawrence River Institute for Phragmites Removal at…
Halloween Crafters Fair
On Saturday, October 11th, I stopped in at the Halloween Crafters Fair at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cornwall. The…
Apples and Arts
There is a lot happening in the counties this weekend. Today, September 27th, I spent the morning doing a walking…
Nature Photography Workshop at the Tri-County Literacy Council
On September 26th I attended a Nature Photography Workshop at the Tri-County Literacy Council at its new location of 333…
Franco-Ontarian Flag Celebrates 50 Years of Cultural Pride
Today, September 25th marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag. This flag, officially unveiled in 1975, was adopted as…
National Tree Day
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, was National Tree Day – a day to honour the vital role trees play in our…
Great Bird Watch at Cooper Marsh
On Sunday, September 21st, I attended the Great Bird Watch at Cooper Marsh hosted by the River Institute. We gathered…
Underwater Hockey Fun Tournament at the Aquatic Centre
On Saturday, September 20th, I had the opportunity to visit the Aquatic Centre where an Underwater Hockey Fun Tournament was…
United Way’s Third Over the Edge Event
It is Saturday, September 20th, and I am attending the United Way’s third Over the Edge event. Over the Edge,…
Thompson Island Cultural Camp
On September 15, I went on a daytrip to the Thompson Island Cultural Camp with the Seaway Senior Citizen Club.…
Fall Fair at Upper Canada Village
Today, September 14th, I attended the Fall Fair at Upper Canada Village, on the last day of the UCV’s season.…
River Pooling
Finally! Ever since I heard that the National Capital Commission was opening the River House to the public for swimming,…
Culturefest in Lamoureux Park
On Saturday, September 13th, I spent several hours at Culturefest in Lamoureux Park and could easily have spent several more.…
Arts in the Park concludes on a wet note
August 28th marked the conclusion of the season for Arts in the Park. Although it ended on a wet note…
Arts in the Park
On August 26th, Diamond’s Edge raised a little hell at the Lamoureux Park Bandshell with songs from such bands as…
Within the Palisade
We walk single file down the narrow corridor of a palisade. Its walls, composed of tall cedar stakes, let in…
Another Cornwall Triathlon in the books
August 24th was Cornwall Triathlon day. It was a great turn-out and the rain held off for most of it.…
Forget-Me-Not
The temperature will be steadily climbing today, but we have our cold-water bottles easily accessible to keep us hydrated. We…
Have you visited Poutine Feast in Lamoureux Park yet?
This weekend is Poutine Feast in Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park. General Tao Poutine, Hot Dog Poutine, Jerk Chicken Poutine, you name…