Wasn’t That a Games to Remember! The sweltering heat couldn’t keep the crowds away from last weekend’s Glengarry Highland Games 75th Edition. From the opening of the gates on Friday morning to the last notes in the music venues on Saturday night, Games fans celebrated...
STEP BACK IN TIME
Lamoureux Park in downtown Cornwall stretches along the St. Lawrence River and attracts thousands of people for walking, playing, cycling and entertainment. Visitors marvel at so much green open waterfront space so close to the city’s downtown. Few of those people...
A LOCAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GUIDE FOR CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTIES
Hello, festive shoppers! As the holiday season approaches, it's time to spread some local love and support the small businesses that make our community unique. Skip the big-box stores this year and embark on a delightful journey through the charming shops in Stormont,...
St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s Three Thrilling Halloween Experiences Boost Local Economies
November 27, 2023 Morrisburg, ON — St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) ushered in the fall season with a thrilling trio of Halloween experiences, offering guests a range of options to celebrate autumn in Eastern Ontario. From pumpkin delights to terrifying frights,...
Glengarry Highland Games Nominated as 2022 Event of the Year
January 10, 2023 “…in terms of paying audience, there’s no bigger event in the world. Like almost every other contest, competing numbers were down, but there was no decline in optimism and energy for the future. Haste ye back, indeed.” The pipes|drums Magazine has...
The Waiting is Over !
The Welcome signs are hung, the huge tents are up, the infield grass is cut, the fresh paint is dry and the Glengarry Highland Games is ready to welcome everyone Friday morning, July 29th to the long awaited 73rd edition of one of the Eastern Ontario’s best summer...
Upper Canada Playhouse: Lights Up On A Fun-Filled Season
The excitement for a full summer season at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg is almost tangible. It’s all about welcoming back the community and top-notch talent to this intimate heritage venue. In fact, it’s the enchanting combination of it...
Winter Classes Now Available at Cornerstone Farm
This winter, Cornerstone Farms is pleased to continue offering classes. Cornerstone Farm, is located in historic Glengarry County, and was established with the intention of reviving many of the homesteading arts that are being forgotten and put aside for the appeal of...
Where will you shop in SDG?
Christmas is just around the corner. Well, it’s actually around the corner and down the street just a bit – but Christmas is coming. Christmas in the Counties is a special time of year, with an array of shopping experiences that will excite your family and make you...
10th Season of Award-Winning Pumpkinferno Event at Upper Canada Village
Pumpkinferno Upper Canada Village Runs Nightly from September 24 – October 31, 2021 St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is excited to announce the return of the award winning Pumpkinferno event to Upper Canada Village for its 10th season. This...