Welcome to the City of Temiskaming Shores Events and Attractions page. This page provides information on:
- the Lake Temiskaming Tour
- community, local and regional events
- local and winter attractions
- municipal parks, trails and recreation
- active transportation and bike trails
View or print a copy of the below current Recreation Guide and Relocation Guide. These guide include the information below and more.
Temiskaming Shores Recreation Guide - Summer
Temiskaming Shores Recreation Guide - Winter
Temiskaming Shores Area Relocation Guide
Community Calendar
About |
The City of Temiskaming Shores offers and sponsors many events and attractions within the community. Visit the City of Temiskaming Shores Community Calendar for further information on community events and programs, city meetings, and business meetings and conferences. The Community Calendar welcomes your submission for a community event, submissions will be sent to the department for review and approval. |
Visit the below links to the City Recreation Website Page for further information on municipal parks, recreation and sports.
Parks, Recreation and Sports - City Website
Pete's Dam Interactive Mapping
Devil's Rock Interactive Mapping
Active Transportation - City Website
Biking Temiskaming Shores and Beyond Cycling Maps
Lake Temiskaming Tour
About |
The Lake Temiskaming Tour is a unique cross-border tourism initiative between Quebec and Ontario. With a focus on promoting sites, attractions and events all around Lake Temiskaming, this tourism circuit is a trip without boundaries showcasing the region’s Francophone, Anglophone and Algonquin cultures. Discover our unique vacation experiences, conveniently grouped by theme and destination. Whether you are a motorcycling enthusiast, a nature buff, a lover of gourmet food or a culture fanatic, you will be charmed by what you will find on the Lake Temiskaming Tour. |
Community Events
Get Active in Temiskaming |
Email | getactiveintemiskaming@gmail.com A series of 5 run/walk events in the Temiskaming Area! Getting active while fundraising for local groups who also promote healthy active living. Run or walk in a 1km/2km/5km/10km (all ages) 100m (under 5). Participation medals to all 5km/10km participants who came out to at least 3 events. Age category and overall medals awarded to top 3 finishing times (averaged) in either the 5km or 10km. Completion certificates awarded to all participants in 1km, 2km, 5km, 10km and ribbons for the toddlers. Event 1 | AprilSunday, April 14, 2024 | Haileybury Chocolate Theme. Event 2 | MaySunday, May 11, 2024 | Dymond Pink Theme for moms Event 3 | JuneSunday, June 23, 2024 | Pete's Dam BBQ for dads Event 4| SeptemberSunday, September 8, 2024 | Temiskaming Nordic Colour Theme Event 5 | OctoberSunday, October 27, 2024 | New Liskeard Halloween Theme Event 6 | NovemberSunday, November 30, 2024 | New Liskeard Santa Theme. |
July |
North on Tap Craft Beer FestivalHeld on the 2nd weekend in July off the shores of Lake Temiskaming in Haileybury (Temiskaming Shores), the North on Tap Craft Beer Festival showcases craft breweries from across Ontario as well as food vendors, great live music and the 'Hop to It' 5km Beer/Root beer Run. Something for everyone! To date, $146,500 has been donated to local not-for-profit organizations. Hop to It 5km Beer Run | JulyEmail | tatohauntedhustle@gmail.com The Haunted Hustle Committee has joined forces with the North On Tap Craft Beer Festival for another fun 5K walk or run! The Hop to It 5K Beer Run begins at the Haileybury Pavilion along beautiful Lake Temiskaming. Registration includes a Hop to It 5K Beer Run water bottle, admission into the Festival including a Beer Stein & 2 x 4oz beer samples. The 5K out and back course will begin and end outside of the Festival Gates. So, get a group of friends together to come out and support this great event on Lake Temiskaming. After your run or walk, there will be plenty of Ontario craft beers, delicious treats from food vendors, and live music to enjoy!! |
September |
New Liskeard Fall FairNew Liskeard Agricultural Society The third weekend of September is something our community looks forward to all year long, Starting Thursday and ending Saturday there is a variety of events, agriculture and vendors to keep you and the whole family having fun. |
November |
Haileybury Night of LightsCome to the Haileybury cenotaph the third week of November and join us at the annual night of lights. Free hot chocolate, choir, sleigh rides. Stores open late with many specials. A magical night spent with family and friends. Village NoelPhone | 705-647-8500 and 705-648-0843 Village Noel is an exciting event in Temiskaming Shores the fourth weekend of November. Come celebrate the festive season with our downtown merchants in a Christmas Village setting with kiosks featuring artisans, craftspeople and food vendors from North-Eastern Ontario and North-Western Quebec. Celebrate an Old-Fashioned Christmas - New France style. In addition to great shopping, there will be street performers, musicians and fun for the whole family. Santa Clause ParadeThe Santa Claus parade kicks off the Christmas season the 4th week of November. The Parade brings people together, regardless of their background to celebrate hope, family and love. It is part of the fabric of our community. Every year it brings hundreds of people to the streets of Temiskaming Shores to celebrate this joyous season and to admire the talent of those who creatively submit their floats. |
For regional events and attractions please visit the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce website. www.tsacc.ca
For local events and attractions please visit CJTT 104.5 FM Radio Website.
Local Events | CJTT FM
Local Attractions
Arts and Entertainment |
Classic Theatre CobaltLocation | 30 Silver Street, Cobalt Empire Cinema Twins TheatreLocation | 35 Armstrong Street, New Liskeard Fotoshop Gallery and StudioLocation | 32 Lakeshore North, New Liskeard Temiskaming Art GalleryLocation | 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury |
Heritage Museums |
Cobalt Mining MuseumLocation | 24 Silver Street, Cobalt Haileybury Heritage MuseumLocation | 575 Main Street, Haileybury Little Claybelt Homesteaders MuseumLocation | 883356 Highway 65, New Liskeard The Bunker Military MuseumLocation | 1 Station Street, Cobalt |
Music and Performance |
Pied Piper KidshowsPhone | 705-672-2308 Small Pond EntertainersEmail | smallpond@gmail.com Temiskaming Community ChoirTemiskaming Shores Festival of Music |
Hobbies and Crafts |
GEM Sewing | Quilting/Sewing ClassesEmail | gemsewing@gmail.com Open Studio LibrePhone | 705-680-0195 Temiskaming and Region Model Aircraft Club | TARMACTemiskaming Palette and Brush ClubThe Match Factory | Knitting ClubLocation | 50 Armstrong Street North, New Liskeard |
Ms. Claybelt - New Liskeard |
Ms. Claybelt was the fabrication of local businessman and creative genius Jerry Shepherdson. The Township of Dymond Council approached Mr. Shepherdson back in the early eighties, asking him if he could produce a larger than life-size cow as a tourist attraction for the area. "I'm always picking up challenges, so I said, ‘Of course I could'," answered Mr. Shepherdson. The Dairy Association of Canada brought a 12-inch-high by 18 inches wide statue of a Holstein-Friesian to Mr. Shepherdson and Ms. Claybelt was created from it. "We took the cow, set it on a piece of plywood and marked one-inch grids, we measured every inch. Then we just multiplied that by 12 inches," he stated. Ms. Claybelt has three by three square tubing running across her back horizontally and a steel frame down each side, as a base for her construction. Wooden ribs were then created to build her basic shape. "There were hollows that just wouldn't be accounted for with the design, as it was." "So then we took panels, one inch strips and we started to place them along, and pretty soon the form started." The Mid-Canada Fibreglass team then began adding fibreglass to the 12-foot-high Holstein. Altogether it took 865-man hours to assemble Ms. Claybelt, from start to finish. Mr. Shepherdson said they encountered a few minor setbacks during the building of the cow, starting with the head. "When we were making the head, the first attempt, it looked like elephant ears." At the end of construction, the crew faced another dilemma, not so easily rectified. "We made it inside the building, and the head was touching the ceiling. We got it made, it was kind of cramped. The ceiling was 12 feet high but the door was only 9 feet high." Face with reality that there was no way that the cow would make it through the doorway, the team searched for solutions, to no avail. "This is funny but I had a dream, I call then my visions. I take my work home with me I suppose," began Mr. Shepherdson. "In my dream I cut off the legs. I went into work the next morning, we cut the legs off, lowered it down and it went out the door. We got it outside the door, put the spigots in it again, stood it up right and took her over to the site." "I charged the township $10,700. I didn't make any money on it. My costs were about same." |
Pioneer Spirit - Haileybury |
The Great Fire of 1922 was a wildfire burning through the Little Clay Belt in the Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada, from October 4 to 5, 1922. It has been called one of the ten worst natural disasters in Canadian history. The preceding summer had been unusually hot and dry. Fire rangers anticipating the upcoming "burn" season, had requested to stay in the area but permission was not granted. They left at the end of the fire season in mid-September, leaving the area without fire protection services. In the fall when burning permits were no longer required, farmers and settlers started to set small brush fires to clear the land. But the dry conditions had persisted and on October 4, the wind turned into hurricane-force gales, fanning the flames out of control and combining the bush fires into one large inferno. Over two days, the fire consumed an area of 1,680 square kilometres (650 sq mi), affecting 18 townships in Ontario. It completely destroyed the communities of North Cobalt, Charlton, Thornloe, Heaslip, and numerous smaller settlements. In all 43 people died. One of the hardest hit towns was Haileybury, which burnt down within 3 to 6 hours. Thick smoke caused panic and confusion. The town's residents were forced to take refuge in the cold waters of Lake Temiskaming and cover themselves with wet blankets. The fire destroyed over 90% of the town, killing 11 residents, leaving 35,000 people homeless, and causing $2 million of damage. Ernie Fauvelle was born and raised in the Temiskaming Shores area of Northern Ontario, one of Canada's more important mining, lumbering and farming districts, and is now living in Haileybury, Ontario. His own experiences and the stories told by his father and other pioneers, have given a special realism to his art. He discovered the magic of clay in the early seventies and since then has been working full time in his studio creating his unique sculptures, original, one-of-a-kind pieces along with a successful line of Limited Edition pieces. He calls his work "narrative sculpture" and favour portrayals of those who work in mining, logging and the early settlers of the area. His work is in many private and corporate collections around the world. |
Golf Clubs |
Haileybury Golf ClubLocation | 800 Latchford Street | Haileybury Haileybury Golf Club is perhaps the most scenic of any golf course in Northern Ontario. Overlooking the beautiful Lake Temiskaming in the town of Haileybury, many who come to play this short but challenging golf track walk away in awe of the vistas available on every hole. The golf season arrives in mid-May and lasts through mid- October. A junior program introduces children as young as 6 to the game with weekly clinics in July and August. Weekly competitions include Tuesday Ladies’ Night and Thursday Men’s Night, both with shotgun starts. The summer calendar contains a number of golf events beginning in early June and lasting through the end of September. The course has four different tee decks on each hole to accommodate every kind of golfer. Fairways are closely cropped, the rough forgiving, and the greens are amongst the smallest and toughest you will find. Accuracy, course management and concentration in your game will certainly find success. Annual memberships are available, as well as discounted 5 round playing passes. If you are looking for a small intimate venue for a gathering of up to 125, our fully licensed clubhouse and caterer can provide the perfect experience for your group. Licensed under the AGCO New Liskeard Golf ClubLocation | 804027 Golf Course Road | New Liskeard Established in 1967, the New Liskeard Golf Club is one of the premier public golf courses in Northern Ontario. Located in the heart of the Claybelt in beautiful Temiskaming Shores, it is the only 18-hole golf facility for a span of 370 kilometers (between North Bay and Timmins). With its challenging golf, breathtaking views and affordable rates, New Liskeard Golf Club is a must for all visitors and non-visitors to the area. The par 72 layout guarantees for an enjoyable round regardless of your caliber. The multiple tee options allow you to play the course shorter or longer to minimize or maximize the challenge according to your preference. With some of the largest greens that you will ever see, it offers an unforgettable uniqueness. It is equipped with a licenced clubhouse, a viewing deck, a well- stocked Pro Shop and a practice facility second to none. The entire staff is dedicated to exceeding your expectations. They have earned a reputation of being an all-around, first class golf club. If you are looking for club-fitting, custom assembly, and/ or a wide variety of golf equipment, visit the golf club manager and staff in the Pro Shop and they will be more than willing to assist you. Call 705-647-6651 to book a tee time today. |
Winter Attractions
Tri-Town Sno Travellers | Snowmobiling |
Email | wramsay@ramsaylaw.ca Website | ttst.ca Facebook | Tri-Town Sno Travellers and Club Echo The Tri-Town Sno Travellers snowmobile club based in Temiskaming Shores grooms and maintains a network of almost 600 km of trails that reach from the Temagami area to Elk Lake and Englehart. These trails connect to neighboring clubs to create the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs province wide trail system. There is a little bit of everything on their trails from old growth White Pine forest, to mountain terrain, farm fields, forestry roads, lakes and rivers. The club does organized rides on Tuesdays throughout the winter season. OFSC Trail Permits are required to ride the trails. |
Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club |
Location | 526170 Forest Access Road | Coleman Township
Email| temiskamingnordicskiclub@gmail.com Temiskaming Nordic is the place to ski and has earned a reputation for delivering one of the finest cross-country skiing experiences within Ontario. There are many reasons to ski at Temiskaming Nordic: awesome trails through beautiful forested landscape, early and late season skiing, great people, a welcoming chalet, youth programs, racing and social events. They offer 20 km of well-marked, groomed and track-set skate and classic ski trails, including some snowshoe trails. The three beautiful trails offer varying levels of difficulty and length, making them enjoyable for beginner, intermediate and advanced level skiers. The combination of rolling esker terrain, unique trail system design and first-rate grooming makes the Temiskaming Nordic skiing experience one to remember and one to be repeated! Centrally located in Ontario and easily accessible in often less than a few hours of driving from major centers. |
Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village |
Location | 974368 Hwy 567 | North Cobalt
Phone | 705-672-3888 (weekends only during the winter) As a staple in the community for over 60 years, the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village is a not-for-profit community run organization that offers fun outdoor winter activities for the whole family. There are two ski lifts (T-bar and handle tow) to help skiers and snowboarders of all abilities explore more than 15 runs on our 320’ vertical hill. With three levels of trail difficulty, you don’t need to be an expert to enjoy the outdoors! They offer snow tubing and have a new magic carpet conveyor to bring tubers to the top of this newly expanded area. There is an extensive network of snowshoe trails to explore the beautiful winter scenery. Rental equipment is available including skis, snowboards, helmets and snowshoes. Certified ski and snowboard instructors offer both group and private lessons. The brand-new chalet offers hot lunch and snacks at the canteen and a beautiful view of the slopes. A free bus heads to and from the hill every weekend with pickups in New Liskeard, Haileybury and Cobalt. The Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village is open from 10-4 Saturdays and Sundays as well as PD Days, Family Day and March Break. They look forward to welcoming you and your family during the winter! |
Snowshoeing |
Website | www.nastawagantrails.org
There are many walking trails that become snowshoe trails during winter months. Rentals are available at the Waterfront Pool & Fitness Centre as well as the public library branches. In addition, the Tri Town Ski & Snowboard Village also has trails and snowshoes available for use. Numerous non-motorized tails to discover |