Category: Community Events

Winter Carnival – January 24

Winter Carnival 2026 on Saturday, January 24, at Champlain Park and Fieldhouse, noon to 3pm

It’s back…with hot chili, cool music, a bon fire, the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail team, and fun sleigh rides! Everyone is welcome to attend the Carnival, whatever the weather. Among the activities:

  • 12-3: bonfire and food in the fieldhouse.
  • 1-3: horse drawn sleigh rides and outdoor games in the park (children must be supervised by adults).
  • 1:30-3 pm: music in the Field house with locally based Jazz, David Constant and friends.

Admission, sleigh rides, hot chocolate and coffee are FREE.

Food and Beverages: There will be a Chili cookoff, baked goodies, juice, hotdogs and more for sale in the Fieldhouse kitchen. Please bring a little cash. Debit/credit machines are NOT available.

The Kichi Sibi Winter Trail team will be out for the fun including a display with snowmobiles and grooming equipment. More info about the trail can be found at www.wintertrail.ca

Volunteers make it happen! We need help with setup and cleanup, lunch counter, ticket sales, and donations of baked goods. Call out for chefs to bring their best chili dish of course! Please contact Erin and Kelly for more info at erintopping@hotmail.com.

Rink will be operating as per normal. The outdoor obstacle course popular with children and youth will be running again this year as well for the duration of the carnival. As an indoor event, organizers urge everyone to follow public health guidelines.

[Sleigh Ride at 2023 Winter Carnival]
Sleigh with Winter Carnival 2023 visitors on the former Pontiac Street Christmas Tree crossing. Photo by AGMS.

Games Night Reminder – January 8

Just a reminder that it’s time for fun and board games at the Field House, starting this year on Thursday January 8 from 7-9 pm and continuing on the second Thursdays of each month. Bring your own game or try someone else’s favourite. See the original post for details.

[Huge Rummikub tile collection]
One unlucky player in our Rummikub game couldn’t make a starting move (lay down 30 points of tiles) for maybe a dozen turns! They collected this pile of tiles which still wouldn’t build up to 30 (3 different colours of the same number or 3 of the same colour in a number sequence).

[Rummikub game box]

Craft Show – November 22

Holiday Craft Show Nov 22 / Goods / goodies!

The annual Holiday Craft Show is scheduled for Saturday November 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Fieldhouse.

You’ll find jewelry, pottery, art cards, soaps, lotions, cashmere scarves, hand-knit/sewn goods and delicious seasonal baking. There’s sure to be a Christmas gift for someone!

For more info, contact Laurie, at lauriefagan59@gmail.com

[A sample of exquisite work by fibre artist Maggie Glossop]
A sample of exquisite work by fibre artist Maggie Glossop.
[Hand-knit scarves, hats, in vibrant colours by Laurie Fagan]
Hand-knit scarves, hats, in vibrant colours by Laurie Fagan.
[Talented artist Paula Zoubek will have her art cards on offer]
Talented artist Paula Zoubek will have her art cards on offer.

Ping Pong – September 4

The Ping-pong / table tennis club will be resuming in September on the first (September 4) and third (September 18) Thursday of the month, 7pm to 9pm.

  • Kids should be accompanied by adults
  • We now have 3 ping pong tables.
  • Bring your paddle & balls but we do have extra paddles and balls.
  • There is no cost but you do have to be a member of the Champlain Park community association.
[20250206 First Meeting of the Ping Pong Club at Champlain Park]
First meeting of the Ping Pong Club at the Champlain Park Fieldhouse, February 6, 2025.

There’s also games night on the second Thursday of the month. See the original games post for details.