Special Events and Fishing Tournaments in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada

Fort Frances is full of year round special events and festivals. The town is home to the well known Canadian Bass Championship, monthly entertainment shows, a home and leisure show, summer festivals and Canada Day celebrations and more.

Lion's Club Presents the Polar Plunge, January 1 Representatives of local committees and clubs test their endurance by plunging in the frozen Rainy Lake.

Business Awards Banquet, March Presented by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce this banquet presents many local businesses with awards, which commemorates the hard work and success of their business.

Ice Skating Show, March A yearly event when our local Figure Skating Club showcases their talent of all ages as they present theatre on ice.

Annual Home and Leisure Show, Spring This event holds exhibits from Ontario, Manitoba and Minnesota. There are many things for a family to see and do, including activities, draws and prizes for the kids.

Fun in the Sun, End of June to July 1 (Canada Day) Includes: Mall Days, Canada Day Parade, Queen and Mini- Queen Pageant, kids games, food booths and fire works over Rainy Lake.

Quest for the Best, Third week in July A local competition, which showcases the best of the best in singing talent from all across the Northwestern Ontario region.

Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, third week in July Live release bass tournament on Rainy Lake, which has activities for the whole family, including live bands, hypnotists and games and attractions.

Terry Fox Run, September A local event where citizens of Fort Frances walk, run, roller-blade or bike down Scott Street to earn funds as they remember the Strength and devotion of our national hero, Terry Fox.

Borderland Thunder Hockey, Winter Watch our beloved SIJHL hockey team battle teams across the area as they try to capture victory after victory.

Tour-de-Fort, Monthly Events This is barrage of shows including plays, musical guests and entertainers from all around our great country.