PolarFest

PolarFest Youth Shinny

Friday, January 31st, 2025 9:00AM to 10:00AM: ages 9 and under 10:00AM to 11:00AM: ages 10 to 13 11:00AM to 12 Noon: ages 13 and older at the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road, Ennismore) Cost: $6.00 per player. Non-contact. Full hockey equipment is mandatory. All children under 12 MUST have adult supervision.

Public Skating in Ennismore

Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00PM at the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road, Ennismore) FREE thanks to our sponsor Camp's Automotive Repair Service

Public Skating in Lakefield

Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:30PM at the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (20 Concession Street, Lakefield)

FREE courtesy of M.P. Michelle Ferreri

Opening Ceremony & Fireworks

Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 6:30PM at Chemong Lodge (764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth)  Help kick off the 18th Anniversary of PolarFest! Join us at the Opening Ceremony and enjoy an epic fireworks show brought to you by Enbridge Gas in partnership with Supernova Fireworks! While you're there, enjoy a bonfire, hot chocolate and coffee courtesy of our gracious hosts Chemong Lodge. 

Be sure to book your reservations for Chemong Lodge's Fondue Friday by visiting:  https://www.chemonglodge.com/  *weather permitting

Candlelight Skate

Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm & 7:30pm to 9:00pm at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval (3358 Lakefield Road, Lakefield) Hundreds of lights will guide your way around the 400 metre Oval!

Two time slots available: - 5:30pm to 7:00pm; and - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Cost: $10 per adult; $5 per child under 12

Beginning Monday, January 20th, purchase your tickets by visiting  ontariospeedskatingoval.com  *weather permitting

Lakefield Trail Night Hike

Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 7:30PM to 9:00PM at the Marshland Centre (64 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield) Join the Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee for the Nature in Winter Guided Night Hike on the Lakefield Trail. Afterwards, enjoy hot apple cider! *weather permitting

Ice Sculptures in Bridgenorth

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at Heritage Park (804 Ward Street. Bridgenorth) There will be a number of carvers present in Heritage Park using cultured ice to create sculpture for all to enjoy!  Bring the kids out and build a creation using the coloured blocks provided. The Chemung Lions will be on-site Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM giving out hot chocolate and cookies!

Brought to you by the Bridgenorth Beautification Committee!

Winter Craft & Hot Chocolate with the Ennismore Youth Group

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 9:30AM to 12 Noon at the Ennismore Optimist Hall under the Ennismore Library (545 Ennis Road, Ennismore) Get creative and enjoy FREE winter crafting while sipping hot chocolate, hosted by the Ennismore Youth Group.

Tour the Makerspace

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the SPL Makerspace (1 Bridge Street, Lakefield)

Enjoy a tour of the Selwyn Public Library's Makerspace, learn about the different machines on-site and check out a demo!

PolarFest Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Bridgenorth Library (836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth) Our polar bears are roaming the library inside and out! Can you help us find them? Visit the Bridgenorth Library to get a hunt sheet, find the bears and be entered into a special draw for a polar themed prize. (all ages)

Lakefield Ice Sculpture Competition

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM at Cenotaph Park (corner of Water Street and Bridge Street, Lakefield) The Ice Sculpture Competition is back in Lakefield at Cenotaph Park! We looking forward to the sparkle of the sculptures once again. Stop by and take in the amazing Retro TV creations and cast your ballot! Thank you to the local businesses and organizations for your support and generosity. Interactive Ice Garden for the kids to create their own sculptures alongside the professionals at Cenotaph Park in Lakefield; brought to you by  Peterborough Child & Family Centres . 

Beavertails

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road, Ennismore) The ever-popular Beavertails food truck will be joining us and serving up their famous pastries for PolarFest weekend!

Turkey Bowling

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Canoe & Paddle (18 Bridge Street, Lakefield) Enjoy the beautiful outdoor winter weather by trying your hand at some outdoor games, including Turkey Bowling!

For a full list of activities taking place at the Canoe & Paddle, check out their  website !

Skating at the Oval

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 12 noon to 5:00pm at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval (3358 Lakefield Road, Lakefield) Bring your skates and enjoy free access to the Ontario Speed Skating Oval! *weather permitting

Nordic Snowshoe Day

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 12 Noon to 3:00pm at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval (3358 Lakefield Road, Lakefield) Adventure Outfitters will be providing those interested with the opportunity to try out snowshoeing! Stop by Adventure Outfitters at 1828 8th Line, Lakefield and their staff will fit you in the proper equipment. Head over to the Oval and enjoy the groomed trail. *weather permitting

80s Retro Apres Ski Party

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 12 Noon to 4:00PM at Chemong Lodge (764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth)  Enjoy 80's & 90's tunes at the Chemong Lodge Retro Apres Ski Party, featuring an ice bar and booze luge. Wear your best throwback ski gear for a complimentary beverage! Prizes for best dressed!

Public Skating in Lakefield

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 12 Noon to 1:00PM at the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (20 Concession Street, Lakefield) FREE thanks to our sponsor The Village Inn Lakefield

Polar Paddle

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 beginning at 1:00PM in downtown Lakefield (along Queen Street) Who would be crazy enough to paddle a canoe down the middle of a downtown street? We are! Register a team or come out and watch as teams of six push or pull canoes down Queen Street in Lakefield. The canoes will be on wheels and participants will be dressed in costumes.

*Note: canoes will be provided Register your team today:  https://forms.selwyntownship.ca/Recreation/PolarFest/Polar-Paddle-Registration 

Lakefield Legion - Winter Olympics & BBQ

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 beginning at 1:00PM at the Lakefield Legion (10 Nicholls Street, Lakefield)

Enjoy some fun games as part of the Lakefield Legion's Winter Olympics & BBQ, with free entertainment by Aubrey Northey!

Purchase your tickets for the 50/50 Draw. Draw to take place at 4:00PM

Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM at the Bridgenorth United Church (832 Charles Street, Bridgenorth) Enjoy a PolarFest Spaghetti Dinner, which will include musical entertainment from The Tarnished Angels from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Cost: $15.00 per person Children (6 and under) - FREE

Ice Sculptures in Bridgenorth

All day on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at Heritage Park (804 Ward Street, Bridgenorth) Check out the wonderful ice carvings at Heritage Park! Bring the kids out and build a creation using the coloured blocks provided. The Chemung Lions will be on-site Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM giving out hot chocolate and cookies!

Brought to you by the Bridgenorth Beautification Committee!

Frosty 5K Run

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 beginning at 9:00AM at the Service Ontario Building (133 Water Street, Lakefield) Come and brave the cold for 5km of beautiful riverside trail. Embrace the chill at the Frosty 5K, a winter run set to unlock the thrill of running amidst the frosty trails of Lakefield! This race is not about winning, but testing your limits in the dead of winter. All proceeds will be in support of the Lakefield Food Bank. Cost: $15.00 per person with option to donate additional funds. Register today:  https://forms.selwyntownship.ca/Recreation/PolarFest/Frosty-5K-Registration-Form 

The Together Breakfast

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the upper level of the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road, Ennismore) The Together Breakfast is for all, all ages and all abilities, to meet in support of the Barrier-free Playground, Jude’s Joy. Our pancake and sausage breakfast (cash only) will be sponsored, prepared and served by multiple community partners and local personalities! Pancakes and play should be for everyone! Cost: Ages 13 and over - $8.00 per person Children (ages 6 to 12) - $5.00 per person Children under 6 - FREE To learn more about the Jude's Joy Playground Project, visit  https://www.ennismoreinclusiveplayground.com/ 

Beavertails

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road, Ennismore) The ever-popular Beavertails food truck will be joining us and serving up their famous pastries for PolarFest weekend!

Antique & Vintage Snowmobile Show

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at Rotary Park (1495 Yankee Line, Ennismore) The Antique and Classic Snowmobile Club of Canada will have a display of snowmobiles from days gone by. All vintage snowmobile enthusiasts are welcome to come out and display their snowmobiles. All snowmobiles welcome!

Skating at the Oval

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 from 12 noon to 5:00pm at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval (3358 Lakefield Road, Lakefield) Bring your skates and enjoy free access to the Ontario Speed Skating Oval *weather permitting

Public Skating in Ennismore

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Road, Ennismore) FREE thanks to our sponsor Bridgenorth Dental