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Gathering in groups carries an inherent risk of COVID-19 transmission. 

Preventative measures include:

  • Staying Home When Sick
  • Cleaning Hands
  • Physical Distancing
  • Vaccination
  • Masking

By visiting our facility/event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19 exposure. To learn more visit our webpage.

The City of Port Colborne is proud of its vibrant culture and marine heritage. Throughout the year we host various events and festivals including Canal Days, Christmas in Port Colborne, New Year's Eve and Canada Day. These events allow us to engage with the local community, invite visitors to experience the very best of Port Colborne, and partner with various stakeholders. 

Although events and festivals right now may look different because of COVID-19, City staff are finding creative ways for residents to PORTicipate and promote tourism in the area. 

If you would like to plan a special event in Port Colborne utilizing town infrastructure, such as roads or parks you must fill out an Event Application. Our event team will be happy to work with you!

Spring Events

Easter Bunny At Vale

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Saturday of Easter Weekend 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vale Health & Wellness Centre

Top Hat Ceremony

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Mid-late March - celebrating the opening of the Welland Canal
Lock 8 Gateway Park

Farmer's Market

Photo: City of Port Colborne

2022 Farmers' Market
Friday's 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Market Square

Lady trimming pie

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Arabella's Pie Social & History Fair
Last Sunday in May
Historical & Marine Museum

Garbage Bags

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Clean Community Days
Saturday, May 27, 2023 &
Saturday, September 16, 2023
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Engineering & Operations Centre,
1 Killaly Street W

Fall Events

FarmersMarketFallSeason

Photo: City of Port Colborne, 2019

2022 Farmers' Market 

Friday's 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Market Square

Cadet at Cenotaph

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Remembrance Day Ceremonies

November 11

H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park & Humberstone Cenotaph

Kid in a truck

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Touch-A-Truck
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
See you again in fall 2023!
Engineering & Operations Centre
1 Killaly Street W

Summer Events

Canal Days

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival
Every Civic Holiday Weekend
August 4 to 7, 2023

Young girl wearing Canada Day shirt

Photo: City of Port Colborne
Canada Day Celebrations
Presented by Port Colborne Optimist Club
Every Canada Day
H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park

Fireworks

Photo: City of Port Colborne
Canada Day Fireworks
Presented by Redboss Pyrotechnicians
Every Canada Day - approx. 10 p.m.
Weather permitting and pending Welland Canal traffic
West Street.

FarmersMarketStrawberries

Photo: City of Port Colborne, 2019

2022 Farmers' Market

Friday's 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Market Square

Winter Events

SportsFest-SnoPitch

Photo: City of Port Colborne, 2020

NewYearsEveSkating

Photo: City of Port Colborne, 2020

New Year's Eve Family Celebration

Polar Plunge

Photo: City of Port Colborne, 2020

Polar Plunge 

The City of Port Colborne is encouraging residents to PORTicipate in the Polar Plunge, in support of Special Olympics Ontario. #PlungeON

 

To register for the Polar Plunge, for more information about fundraising, and for creative ways to take the plunge virtually please visit the Polar Plunge website.

 

Check out the official Polar Plunge Poster.

 

Check out the official Polar Plunge Incentive Prizes.

 

 Christmas in Port Colborne 

Christmas light on home

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Home for the Holiday's
Christmas Light Contest

West St. during Christmas time

Photo: City of Port Colborne 

Downtown BIA Christmas Market 

Christmas Card contest winner

Photo: City of Port Colborne 

Annual Community Christmas Card Contest 

Port Colborne business store-front

Photo: City of Port Colborne 

Port Colborne Business Lighting Contest

Santa Claus Event

Photo: City of Port Colborne 

Lighted Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 3, 2022
6:30 p.m.

Port Cares Toy Drive

Photo: City of Port Colborne 

Toy Drive in support of Port Cares

Tug Boat Santa Event

Photo: City of Port Colborne 

Tug Boat Santa

Christmas at the Museum Event

Photo: City of Port Colborne

Christmas at the Museum