July has arrived and the best way to kick off the month is by celebrating Canada Day with your fellow Sudburians at one of the many events happening this weekend. Whether you’re looking to spend the day in the sun with your family or indulging in a few drinks with friends, there is something for everyone this year. Here are all of the ways you can celebrate Canada Day in Sudbury this weekend. Saturday, June 30 Pre-Canada Day Bash @ Coyotes Lounge & Nightclub – 9pm Join DJ Iceman at Coyotes Lounge & Nightclub for a pre-Canada Day Bash......
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From cultural and music festivals, to outdoor movies, and some of our favourite recreational activities, there’s no shortage of fun to be had during the month of July. We’ve rounded up something to do every day for the month of July so you can spend less time planning, and more time at the events that you won’t want to miss. July 1st – Celebrate your Canadian pride at Canada Day at the Sudbury Arena July 2nd – Take a cruise on Lake Ramsey aboard the William Ramsey (formerly the Cortina) July 3rd – Interested in trying out rock climbing......
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Summer in Sudbury is always the greatest. We’re surrounded by so many lakes, the sun is usually shining and best of all – the weekends are packed with fun festivals! From gardening festivals to food to music, there is something happening almost every weekend. The festival season has already started so today we’re sharing 5 music festivals in (and around) Sudbury that you need to check out this summer. Northern Lights Festival Boreal – July 5-8 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northern Lights Festival (@nlfb_festival) NLFB is Canada’s longest running festival and each year......
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On May 26th Canada Learning Code launches their Teens Learning Code program in Sudbury. This program offers female-identified, trans, and non-binary youth ages 13-17* opportunities to take action on ideas that will shape our future while leveraging the power of technology. These learning experiences are much more than just learning how to code. They empower teens to learn problem-solving skills, how to turn ideas into reality, exposure to what a future in technology could look like, and much more. “We’re so excited to bring this program to Sudbury and reach a whole new group of people. Ever since we......
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The May long weekend has always seemed like the kick off of summer but I cannot believe it’s already here! The sun has come out to play and it really looks like it’s here to stay. We could not be happier! If you’re sticking in the city, or heading out to spend some time in nature, there are so many ways you can celebrate the weekend. We’re sharing five ways we want to spend the May Long weekend in Sudbury. Get out of the city and onto the island. https://www.instagram.com/p/Biu2ksVlLwR/?tagged=manitoulinisland Because everything is better when you’re on island time,......
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Julieanne Steedman is a colour-loving, coffee-drinking Northern Ontario visual artist. Her new collection of work ‘Among the Trees’ opens at Salute Coffee Company this coming Tuesday, May 15th from 5-6pm. Open to the public, the event is sure to inspire with colourful northern landscapes, snacks, swag bags for the first 40 attendees and a fun door prize. Your art show at Salute is called Among the Trees – can you explain a bit about how did you come up with this title? The winters here in Northern Ontario can be long, like really long (this year!). Sometimes I struggle......
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If you’re looking for something to do this Spring, Science North has got you covered. Their lineup of Spring events, exhibits and IMAX films is on point! Special Exhibition at Science North: Beyond Human Limits Now Open Beyond Human Limits takes you inside the minds and bodies of extreme athletes to explore the psychology, physiology, and physicality of some of the most extreme activities in the world. In this high-energy exhibition, you’ll experience the thrill of extreme sports in exciting, interactive exhibits and immersive environments. Find out more here. Special Exhibition at Dynamic Earth: Engineering Earth Now Open Learn......
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Sudburians its time to get loud with Voices for Women! Friday May 11th is the night to head to the Grand for She Rocks, this is a stellar event with an all-star lineup of talented Sudbury women! The event is fittingly held during sexual assault awareness month and proceeds from the evening will go directly to Voices for Women. Voices for Women provides valuable services for women 16+ who have experienced sexual violence, assisting them in navigating the waters as they reclaim their power. Very fittingly May happens to be sexual assault awareness month, what a perfect time to......
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Do you love tacos and margaritas? I think the real question should be, who doesn’t? Well Cinco de Mayo is only three days away and this year it’s on a Saturday! Can you say day drinks? And if the weather holds out we can even day drink on a…patio?! Even better. If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style we suggest one of these places (or all of them if you’re making day of it…which you should). Tucos Taco Lounge 582 Kathleen Street Saturday: 11am-11pm Tucos is sure to be serving up some of the best......
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With mother nature teasing us with the promise of warmer weather to come we can’t help but get excited for all the music festival fun the summer has in store for us here in Sudbury. Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) has been working hard all year carefully selecting an electrifying lineup of performers for the 2018 festival – they are after all the kick off to your summer in the Nickel City! After a record breaking turnout for the 2017 edition, NLFB is adding an extra night of festival fun for the second year in a row with a......
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