Mid-Winter Social

Event Description

Embrace winter at Discovery Harbour's Mid-Winter Social on Family Day weekend! Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride, try showshoeing and snowtubing, enjoy make and take crafts, watch historical demonstrations, and so much more!

Join us on Family Day weekend 2025

About the Mid-Winter Social

Discovery Harbour celebrates winter by welcoming visitors to the historic site on February 15-17, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily. This event runs in tandem with the Town of Penetanguishene’s 77th Annual Winterama.

All the activities (Saturday, Sunday and Monday – see below for specific times.)

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

• Jump on the tractor-pulled wagon ride
• Experience the thrill of a kids’ snow tube run – we provide the tubes!*
• Strap on snowshoes and stomp along the snowshoeing track*

*Some activities are weather dependent*

HISTORIC EXPERIENCE

• Explore historic Keating House, watch historic cooking demonstrations and sample warm maple syrup
• Watch the sparks fly at the historic blacksmith demonstration
• Be mesmerized while watching the Black Powder Musket firing demonstration
• Dress up like a 19th century British soldier in the soldiers’ encampment
• Enjoy guided tours of the original establishment’s Officers’ Quarters and explore a 19th century soldiers’ encampment
• Explore the H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre and check out the real Tecumseth shipwreck and other museum displays
• Listen to traditional Métis storytelling in the Métis dwelling

GAMES, CRAFTS AND MORE!

• Say hello to costumed characters! More info and details coming soon!
• Join the fun of the new Mini Winter Olympics – a variety of games held throughout the historic site
• Try the hands-on traditional activities of candle-making and beading in our cozy cabins
• Transform in your favourite animal at our face painting station!
• Join the Endorphin Boost Challenge and help spread smiles and joy!
• Games and activities in the HMS Tecumseth Centre
• Discover your inner artist at our Arctic Art Adventure in the HMS Tecumseth Centre

SWEETS, TREATS AND SHOPPING

• Warm up with hot chocolate and a variety of snacks at the Cocoa Corner in the HMS Tecumseth Centre and Theatre Treats at the Kings’ Wharf Theatre
• Roast bannock over a crackling open fire
• Visit local artisans and vendors in Garrison Hall

EVERYTHING ELSE

• Gather your team of 4-6 players and try to escape the Brig in our Escape Room Experience (additional charge)
• Kid-approved live performances in the Kings’ Wharf Theatre (more info coming soon!)
• Enjoy a delicious meal at Captain Roberts’ Table

Location of the Discovery Harbour event