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Attractions and Events

There is always lots to see and and do in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen and surrounding areas. Below is a listing of some fun and exciting area attractions and events.

CORDOVA CANADA DAY CELEBRATION! 

Get ready for an action-packed day of family fun as we celebrate Canada Day in Cordova on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Cordova Mines Community Centre

FESTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Snow Cones
Live Music by Rustic Strings
Face Painting & Tattoos
Fire House Fun with Fire Fighters
Games & Bouncy Castle
BBQ & Refreshments (Cash donations appreciated)

FIREWORKS
Cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks show at Cordova Fire Hall — happening at dusk (weather permitting)!

Canada Day Lottery Raffle
Get your tickets for a chance to win a $500 prize!
Tickets are just $5 each — draw takes place after the fireworks show.

Bring the whole family and celebrate our community, our country, and an unforgettable summer day! 

Get ready for an action-packed day of family fun as we celebrate Canada Day in Cordova on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Cordova Mines Community Centre!

 

Havelock Canada Day Celebration 

Coordinated by the amazing Havelock Lions Club and co-hosted with HBM Township, you are invited to get ready for a jam-packed afternoon of hometown pride, family fun, and unforgettable memories — happening right in the village of Havelock! Admission is FREE!

The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen (HBM) and Havelock Lions Club would like to acknowledge and thank the Government of Canada for funding in part our 2025 Canada Day festivities. You can follow Canadian Heritage by subscribing to:  Twitter: @CdnHeritage or @SportCanada_EN Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CdnHeritage

CANADA DAY PARADE
Parade Kick-Off: 11:00 AM SHARP!
Float Line-Up: 10:00 AM at the Havelock Arena Grounds, Judging at 10:15 AM
Float Prizes: 1st – $150 | 2nd – $100 | 3rd – $50, Kids walking/bike – $25
To register a float or group of 'walkers' in the parade contact lionsuet@gmail.com.

OPENING CEREMONIES & FESTIVITIES
FREE BBQ (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
Held in the baseball outfield at the HBM Community Centre - begins at 11:30 AM
Hosted by the amazing Havelock Lions Club – enjoy hot dogs, refreshments, and classic Canada Day treats! Join Happy the Lion Havelock for lot's of family-friendly fun!

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
- Nephton Ridge Runners
- Joslynn Burford
- Avian Agenda
- Kevin Hornsby

ACTIVITIES & COMPETITIONS FOR ALL AGES
Cow Belly Bouncy Castle
Giant Soccer Darts
Giant Tic Tac Toe 
Double Axe Throwing
Giant Bowling
Dual Lane Slip & Slide
Annual Welly Toss (kids & adults)
Sack Races (kids only)

CELEBRITY DUNK TANK – The only paid attraction!
Support your community by dunking a local celebrity!  All proceeds go to the Lions Club’s community initiatives.

Mark your calendars, bring your lawn chairs, wear red & white, and celebrate Canada’s history, culture, and country this July 1, 2025. A day full of celebration, laughter, and community spirit! 

🎶🌞 Harmony in Havelock – Music by the Pond 🌞🎶

Mark your calendars! Every Sunday in July & August from 3–6 PM, join us at the beautiful Rotary Park for Harmony in Havelock — a celebration of local talent and community spirit you won’t want to miss! 🎸❤️

Hosted by the Havelock Lions Club and proudly supported by the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, this FREE, family-friendly event features amazing live music in a picturesque setting. ✨

The Rotary Park is located at 25 industrial Drive, Havelock.

🪑 Bring your lawn chairs
🚗 Overflow parking available at the soccer field
🎤 Celebrate local musicians

Let’s come together to support our artists, enjoy the summer sun, and make unforgettable Sunday memories — right here in our own backyard! 🌿🎶

For more information contact harmonyinhavelock@gmail.com.

Be sure to follow @happythehavelocklion on Facebook for dynamic updates.

 

Get ready for a reel-y fun day at the HBM Youth Fishing Derby! 

Save the date for the Eighth Annual HBM Youth Fishing Derby!

DATE:  Saturday, May 24th
TIME:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION:  Rotary Park, 25 Industrial Dr, Havelock

Grab your fishing poles and bait because it's time to cast some lines and make some memories! This FREE event is open to all kids 15 years and under — one fish per child, and yes, you catch it and keep it!

This year, we’ve added even more excitement:
FREE Face Painting
Treasure Hunt Adventures
Fun Games for Kids
HBM Firefighters BBQ Fundraiser with delicious eats!
And did we mention... LOTS of PRIZES?! 

Don’t miss out on a fin-tastic day of fishing, fun, and family-friendly action!  Bring your best bait and your biggest smiles — we’ll see you at the pond! 

CELEBRATE HAVELOCK 2025 - WHAT A LINE UP!

Check out the amazing vendors attending inside the arena and in the Art in the Park space! Don't miss the Celebrate Havelock Showcase & Tradeshow happening today Saturday, May 10th from 9am to 4pm.
WHERE: HBM Community Centre & Grounds, 39 George St E, Havelock
WHEN: Saturday, May 10 | 9AM–4PM
FEES:  $5 admission | Kids 12 & under = FREE!
BONUS: Bring a non-perishable food item for the Havelock Foodbank & earn 2 FREE prize tickets! 
This is more than a showcase — it’s a celebration of who we are through music, food, and local pride.
Classic Car Show – Old-school cool rides
Beer Garden – Cheers to bold brews from Focal Brewing Co.
Zoo to You – 20 awesome animals for all ages
Kids Zone – Giant inflatables = maximum fun
Over $10,000 in prizes – Just $5 to enter & kids under 12 are FREE!
Come for the food — STAY FOR THE FUN!

Food. Fun. Community. Cheers. You won’t want to miss this!

HAVELOCK FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL 2025

Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Oh boy, do we have an Amazing Winter Festival lined up for you!

🏒 All-Star Hockey Skills Clinics – Havelock Minor Hockey player real skills!

🛠️ Ice Carving Competition – Watch five incredible ice carvers create frozen masterpieces!
🔥 Toast Marshmallows & Warm Up – Enjoy Fire Pits and Huge Chiminea!
🎮 Life-sized Outdoor Games – Hole in One, Tic Tac Toe, and more!
⛸️ Public Skating – Slide on over to the HBMProud Outdoor & Indoor Rinks (4-5pm)
🎨 Colouring & Craft Contest – Show off your creativity in the warming area upstairs!
🌈 Sport a Rainbow – With donated sticks & tape from Rose Powers!
👼 Roaming Winter Angel & OLAF – Meet your favorite snowman and more!
⛸️ Tot's Skating Routines – Havelock Figure Skating Club performs!
🌲 Snowy Trail Trek – Learn to snowshoe and explore the winter trails!
🌟 Build a Snõlykta – Create a beautiful Norwegian snow lantern!
🔥 Blades of Glory & Fiery Sword Tournament – Live performance with a fiery twist!
🔥 North Fire Circus Live Performance – Get ready for jaw-dropping circus acts!
🕯️ Ice Lantern Walk in the Park – A magical walk through the treed park, lit by stunning ice lanterns!
🎆 Fireworks Extravaganza – cap off the night with #ptbocanada
We'll have lot's of Food Vendors and Craft Vendors (inside and out).

Stay tuned for event updates! If you require more info contact:

Shari Gottschalk
Economic Development Officer (EDO)
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
ecdev@hbmtwp.ca or 705-778-2308, ext. 123

 

 

Belmont Lake Brewery

The Belmont Lake Brewery is a small craft brewery located on the shores of the beautiful Belmont Lake. The owners moved here from England in 2011 with a brewery in their shipping container and a vision of brewing traditional English beer with a Canadian twist. Five years later their dreams are being fulfilled. Their building is sympathetic to the environment, using local timber for the board and battening. Inserted in the interior walls are a few Victorian stained glass panels which also originated from England.  Be sure to stop and sample their beer and enjoy a tour of the brewery.

Location:  54 Fire Rte 17, Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0
Website: www.belmontlakebrewery.com
Telephone:  (705) 803-3001
Email:  belmontlakebrewery@gmail.com

The Canadian Canoe Museum has large collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercrafts. They are an engaging, family-friendly museum with more than 100 canoes and kayaks on display. Visitors will enjoy interactive, hands-on galleries, a scavenger hunt, model canoe building and puppet theatre for children.  They are open seven days a week.

Location:  2077 Ashburnham Dr, Peterborough, ON

The Gut Conservation Area is located just north of our Township and is a must see.  The "Gut" is a large gorge that the Crowe River flows through for about 230 meters.  The Conservation area is approximately 400 acres that has a parking lot, walking trails, look-out area and a stairway down to the gorge.

Location:  399 The South Rd, Coe Hill, ON

The Market will run every Friday running until Thanksgiving Weekend. Start date can be found on their website. Located on Highway 7 with lots of parking. Please visit www.havelockmarket.ca for further information. 

Timing: Fridays from 1 - 7 pm located at 1 Ottawa St E, Havelock (across from the Havelock Garden Chinese Restaurant).

Indian River Reptile Zoo

Visit Canada's Dinosaur Park And Reptile Sanctuary! Explore The World Of Pre-Historic Dinosaurs And Ancient Reptiles! Over 100 hundred Dinosaurs and hundreds of reptiles such as Alligators, Crocodiles, Snakes, Turtles, and Liz`ards. You can also visit our Feathers & Fossils Museum, Famous Croc-Walk, Bone Dig, Gift Shop, Mini-Golf, and Delicious Food Truck.

Canada’s Dinosaur Park was established in 1999 as a not-for-profit registered Reptile Sanctuary charity. To support the live rescued reptiles, we added the attraction of life-sized replicated animatronic dinosaurs, allowing the extinct animals to support live reptiles. Family fun all summer long—educational too!

Canada's Dinosaur Park and Reptile Sanctuary is located at 2206 County Rd 38, Indian River between Havelock and Peterborough.

Since 1967, it has been the mission of Lang Pioneer Village to preserve and authentically recreate the history of Peterborough County and strive to provide visitors with an accurate and interactive view of the life of a 19th century settler in rural Ontario.  Costumed interpreters tell the pioneer story as they demonstrate traditional chores, trades and pastimes. Each day they bring history to life in an engaging way as they welcome you into their homes and businesses.

The Mathison Conservation Area is a 250 acre natural area of scenic forests and wetlands located north of the Village of Havelock. It has 1.6 kilometers of multiuse trails for walking, biking and snowmobiling and 1.1 kilometers of walking trails only. This property was graciously donated to the Township by John Mathison in 2001 for conservation, education and recreation purposes.  Please note ATV or Off Road Vehicles (ORV) are prohibited within the Conservation Area, as per municipal  Off Road Vehicle (ORV) By-law 2024-024.

View map of the property.

If great fall fairs are among your favourite places, make a point to see the Norwood Fall Fair, either as a first-timer or as a regular visitor.  The fair takes place on Thanksgiving weekend each year and has operated for more than 140 years.  This is one of the largest fairs in the area and is sure to be fun for the whole family.

Location: 48 Alma St, Norwood, ON 

The Peterborough Lift Lock is one of only two hydraulic lift locks on the Trent Severn Waterway, Lock 21 is the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world. Opened on July 9, 1904, it leaves a visible and lasting impact on Peterborough's landscape.  The Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre is located next to the lock. At the Visitor Centre, visitors can find public washrooms, as well as exhibits and films.

Address: 354 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario
Nautical chart: #2023 (more on Nautical charts)
Kilometer marker: 145 km (mile 90.1)
GPS: 44°18'28.4”N 78°18'02.1"W

Every year for two months during the summer, Peterborough Musicfest hosts 17 free concerts in the heart of Peterborough at Del Crary Park.  Popular bands and entertainers such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Tegan and Sara, Emerson Drive, Randy Bachman, and Chad Brownlee have graced the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park. Del Crary Park is located on the shores of picturesque Little Lake in Peterborough. Peterborough Musicfest attracts approximately 125,000 attendees each year.

The Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge is located within Ferris Provincial Park and is a great destination for an easy hike and picturesque views. This great, family-oriented natural adventure hovers 30 feet above the Ranney Gorge just south of the falls. As you make your way across the 300-foot-long bridge, you will feel it sway slightly below your feet.  This is located in Campbellford just south of the Township. 

Location:  Ferris Provincial Park

The Riverview Park and Zoo is located just north of downtown Peterborough.  The zoo features 27 exhibits, with over 48 species, including Yak, Camel, Wallaby, Emu, Macaw, Squirrel Monkey, Cougar, Plated Lizard, Meerkat and more. The park covers 55.5 acres and is the largest and most diversified playground in the city. It also features equipment for physically-challenged children. With a splash pad, frisbee golf course, walking trails, a miniature train ride and beautiful gardens, they have something for everyone.  

Location:  1300 Water St, Peterborough, ON

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