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Date: August 21, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: August 21, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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You are in bear country! Drop by to learn about these fascinating creatures and get some tips on how to be respectful guests in their home.

LOCATION: Gatehouse

Date: August 21, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Great feats of engineering and human ingenuity led to the discovery of the richest silver mine on Earth! What would you do if you showed up to a new job and it was underwater? Come join us to learn about the history and legacy of Silver Islet!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Theatre

Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Did you know that the Sea Lion is over a billion years old? Come join us to see this ancient rock and discover how it came to exist. This is a tale of fire and ice, and drama!

LOCATION: South Kabeyun Trailhead

Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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You may not always get to see animals in the park, but they’re out there! Drop by this Exploration Station and we will set you up to explore, observe and discover the variety of signs wildlife leave behind.

LOCATION: South Kabeyun Trailhead

Date: August 22, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Didn't there used to be caribou in Sleeping Giant? Have you ever wondered where they went? Our park's ungulates have moved in, moved out, and moved around as the peninsula has changed around them. Join us to hear their stories, their history, and how we humans play a part in it.

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Theatre

Date: August 23, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Nature is filled with colour, texture, and patterns – drop by our Discovery table and create art from the environment around you!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: August 23, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Peregrine falcons call the cliffs of Sleeping Giant home but were nearly extinct half a century ago. Come learn about the incredible rebirth of a species!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: August 26, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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What would you do if you showed up to a new job and it was underwater? The richest silver mine in the world was one that was really difficult to get to and required amazing feats of engineering to keep it open. Come join us to learn about the history and legacy of Silver Islet!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: August 27, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Did you know lichens can survive in the harshest places—even in space? Come join us to explore the resilient world of lichen at Sleeping Giant and discover their surprising stories of growth and survival.

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: August 28, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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You are in bear country! Drop by to learn about these fascinating creatures and get some tips on how to be respectful guests in their home.

LOCATION: Gatehouse

Date: August 28, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Explore the sky and unlock the secrets of the stars! Learn how to read the stars, identify constellations, and use the night sky as a natural compass, just like explorers, sailors, and storytellers have for thousands of years. Join us to discover your place in the universe!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Theatre

Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Did you know that the Sea Lion is over a billion years old? Come join us to see this ancient rock and discover how it came to exist. This is a tale of fire and ice, and drama!

LOCATION: South Kabeyun Trailhead

Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Kids, we need your help! Do you have what it takes to become a Junior Warden? Come help us find the mistakes at Clueless Carl’s campsite, find Fred the missing Fox, and find out ways that Wardens keep the park safe. Do a good job and our Park Wardens may even deputize you as a Junior Warden!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Calling all Sleeping Giant enthusiasts, amateur naturalists, and history buffs! Join us to show off your knowledge of Sleeping Giant in the evening! Feeling unprepared? Come to the Visitor Centre during the day to brush up on your knowledge.

LOCATION: Outdoor Amphitheatre

Date: August 30, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Nature is filled with colour, texture, and patterns – drop by our Discovery table and create art from the environment around you!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: August 30, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a top predator at Sleeping Giant? Come join us to get to know the sneaky skills and adaptations that help these clever canids survive in our park!

LOCATION: Beach

Date: September 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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In the air, on the ground, and even underwater – insects seem to be everywhere! Drop by this Exploration Station to search for and investigate the insects in our park.

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: September 2, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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For the forest of Sleeping Giant, change is the only constant. Come join us to learn about the cycles of the forest and the trees that call the park home!

LOCATION: Beach

Date: September 3, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Did you know that there are secret plants from the time of the Ice Age in the park? One of the most interesting stories that a small, shrubby, low-growing plant can tell is that of Sleeping Giant’s arctic disjunct species! Join us to discover the secrets of the cliffs.

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: September 3, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Did you know that Ontario is home to some of the oldest rocks on Earth? Drop by this Exploration Station to learn where the best rock hunting spots are in the park.

LOCATION: Beach

Date: September 4, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Research shows that gratitude is deeply connected to happiness. Take a moment to pause, engage your senses, and reflect on the wonders of nature you're grateful for. Record and celebrate your reflections in the nature journal provided. All ages are welcome, though children will need support from an adult.

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn

Date: September 4, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Great feats of engineering and human ingenuity led to the discovery of the richest silver mine on Earth! What would you do if you showed up to a new job and it was underwater? Come join us to learn about the history and legacy of Silver Islet!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Theatre

Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Did you know that the Sea Lion is over a billion years old? Come join us to see this ancient rock and discover how it came to exist. This is a tale of fire and ice, and drama!

LOCATION: South Kabeyun Trailhead

Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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You may not always get to see animals in the park, but they’re out there! Drop by this Exploration Station and we will set you up to explore, observe and discover the variety of signs wildlife leave behind.

LOCATION: South Kabeyun Trailhead

Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Didn't there used to be caribou in Sleeping Giant? Have you ever wondered where they went? Our park's ungulates have moved in, moved out, and moved around as the peninsula has changed around them. Join us to hear their stories, their history, and how we humans play a part in it.

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Theatre

Date: September 6, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Peregrine falcons call the cliffs of Sleeping Giant home but were nearly extinct half a century ago. Come learn about the incredible rebirth of a species!

LOCATION: Visitor Centre Lawn