What Stakeholders Need to Know

Nov. 30 - . 6, 2022 

Sarah Laturnus

Tourism Manager

 

So, yesterday was incredible! Thank you to everyone who attended and partnered with the 2022 Brockville Tourism Summit! Speakers included Bonnie Ruddock, Executive Director of RTO9, Corey Fram, Executive Director of Thousand Islands International Tourism Council, Noelle Piche of Frontenac Arch Biosphere, Stephen Burnette, Executive Director of Great Lakes Cruise Association and partner at Lakeshore Excursions, PLUS, a wonderful OTEC workshop given by Kelly Brintnell! We even ha local boys Brian Hughes of 1000 Islands Disc Golf, Kristian Ward of Aquatarium, and Steve Armstrong of the 1000 Islands Regatta address the crowd about their ventures. Such wonderful discussions, ideas and partnering popped up from the day! Thank you again to our contributing lunch sponsor Brockville Chamber of Commerce. All in all it was a fantastic event and I can't wait for the '23 edition! 

 

                                         

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Read on to find out about all the wonderous events happening this week and beyond for the holiday season! Thrilled to see some returning community favourites and some new ones sprinkled in there too!

 

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Make sure to read right to the bottom for an amazing RTO9 sponsored photoshoot opportunity!

 
 
Up Coming Brockville Events
 
 

Come Home For Christmas

Downtown Brockville’s Come Home for Christmas is December 2nd from 3:00 until 8:00 pm.
All night, you can enjoy outdoor entertainment while enjoying our business community and stay warm at marked warming stations (stay tuned)!
RETURNING from 2021:
– Reindeer Petting Farm
– Horse + Sleigh Rides
– Santa’s Village *New location*
– Warming Stations
– Tree Decorating
– Businesses open later + specials
NEW in 2022:
– Santa TV where all your questions will be answered from Santa’s workshop
– Escape Room
– Arts + Crafts warming station
+ some top secret items to be released soon
Don’t miss out, we hope to see you there!
 
 
 
Church Food Festival
 

Clow’s Christmas Trail

Take a walk thru our 1.5 km illuminated holiday trail and experience some Christmas magic within our hidden Christmas Village! Visit our new Candy Cane Diner and Whoville Drive, plus numerous other new displays. Clow’s Fire Hall, Ice Castle, Santa’s Cabin, Elf Lodge, Mistletoe Bridge and many other displays are along the path for all to enjoy.

Santa and Mrs. Claus make guest appearances on various nights, along with special characters walking the trail and greeting all for pictures A spectacular newly created narrative light show on the barn with life size reindeer is at the entrance for all to enjoy. There is a bonfire and hot chocolate/popcorn along the trail to warm up.

We are open weekends in December (Friday, Sat. & Sunday), starting Dec 2 along with the entire week of Dec 19, closed Dec 24 & 25 and last night is Dec 26th. Dress according to the weather as this is an outdoor event.

Tickets can be purchased at Clows.ca or at the admission booth. Check our website for updates, special announcements and like us on Facebook.

2224 Hallecks Rd West
BROCKVILLE
 
 
 
 

Night Market on Perth Street Christmas Market

We are so excited for our Christmas Market!
It’s happening Friday December 2nd from 3pm-8pm!
Santa, Mrs Clause and their elves will be coming. Belle will all be here again and we couldn’t be happier!
If you would like to be a vendor at this market please send us a message we are almost booked!!
Please share and help spread the word!

In the Courtyard at  5-11 Perth Street, Brockville
 
 
 

Aquatarium Express Train

Choo, choo all aboard the Aquatarium Holiday Express!

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 27th to December 31st the AQ Express will be driving through the River Of Lights. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a ride on the Aquatarium Holiday Express.

Book your train car and take a ride around the River of Lights! Tickets can be purchased upon arrival.

Pick up and drop off location at at the Water Street Parking Lot. Look for our Holiday Cabin.

***NOTE that the train will operate daily December 19th to 23rd not on the 24th of 25th. Then the train will run again from December 26th to 31st.***
 
 
 
 

St. John’s Holiday Food Festival

St. John’s United Church Brockville is pleased to announce our annual Holiday Food Festival that will be held on Saturday, December 3rd in the Lower Hall from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

This church fundraiser will feature: raffles; a HUGE bake table loaded down with delicious goodies; crafts by local artisans; a “new-to-you” table; a soup and sandwich take-away lunch; and many more items for the discerning shopper.

St. John’s United Church
32 Park Street
Brockville
 
 
 
 

Cozy Cafe Christmas Shopping

Join us for a fun evening of Christmas shopping downtown Brockville. This event runs at the same time & location as Brockvilles “Come home for Christmas” for a fun night filled with seasonal festivities.
Our vendors include;
Boboli
We cycle fashion
Lockdown Crafting
23 & Co
Flowers of the Field
Pretty Little Scrunchie
Piece a Cake
Lit & Littles Co
Come by and say hi!!
 
 
 
 

Our vendors are all excited to see smiling faces again, starting this weekend!! There is no entry fee, and no need to book time slots either so come check it out, browse and enjoy what there is to offer for the holidays. Cross names off your lists while supporting your local crafters, businesses, and farmers
 
 
Save the Dates
 
 

2023 Limited Edition Gallery Show

Join Us – 6:00 to 9:00 pm – FRIDAY, December 9th at 522 King St. West (Unit 5) in Brockville as Northern Latitudes launches our 2023 Limited Edition Calendars AND for a special exhibition of the fantastic paintings of Mary-Louise Scappaticci.
Door Prizes, special seasonal pricing, and possibly shortbread will be involved.
 
 
 

Photos with Santa

Join us for an afternoon of holiday activities 🍪 🎅
Cookie decorating and photos with Santa! A fun afternoon for everyone.
During this afternoon we will be collecting new unwrapped toys to donate to Toy Mountain 🧸 Any donations are greatly appreciated.
 

New Year’s Day Levee

City of Brockville
New Years Levee at the
Brockville Museum 5 Henry St.
Mayor Matt Wren & Members of Council Invite all Citizens to the NEW YEAR’S DAY LEVEE
Sunday January 1, 2023
12 noon to 2:00 pm
Refreshments Available
All are Welcome
Parking Available – Free Outdoor parking is available on Henry St, in the lot or on Kincaid south next to Hardy Park
 
Industry News
 
 
2SLGBTQ+ Photoshoot Opportunity for Brockville Stakeholders
 
Our tourism partners at RTO9 are planning a photoshoot across Southeastern Ontario highlighting businesses and travel experiences that are 2SLGBTQ+ friendly. They would also love to feature any 2SLGBTQ+ owned businesses.
 
The shoot will take place in January 2023 and there is no cost to you to participate. Images captured will be used in marketing materials highlighting 2SLGBTQ+ destinations and you will have access to all images to use for promotional purposes.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business as an inclusive destination for visitors to Brockville. 
 
Interested? Contact sarah@brockvilletourism.com directly. Looking forward to hearing from you!
 
 
 
 

 

Photo Credit: Jake Fawcett
 
 

 

 
 
Brockville Tourism Visitor Centre:
Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm
6 Broad Street, Brockville, ON
K6V 0C4 Canada
Phone: 613.342.4357 
Toll Free: 1.833.369.0620
Brockville Tourism 2022
 
 
 

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