Borups Corners

Discover the latest news, photos and stories from the heart of Borups Corners, Northwestern Ontario. This section is dedicated to sharing community updates, local events, milestones, and the unique narratives that shape our vibrant corner of Melgund Township. Stay connected with the people, places, and happenings that make Borups Corners special.

Thank you James’ No Frills Stephinie McGinnis of James' No Frills in Dryden and Terri Bell from the Local Services Board of Melgund Township are among the many supporters making our Canada Day Celebration on July 1st possible! We're so grateful for their incredible support and can't wait to celebrate with everyone. Photo: Maurice Betournay

Stephinie McGinnis of James' No Frills in Dryden and Terri Bell from the Local Services Board of Melgund Township are among the many supporters making our Canada Day Celebration on July 1st possible! We're so grateful for their incredible support and can't wait to celebrate with everyone. Photo: Maurice Betournay

Thank you James’ No Frills

Art Borups Corners June 24, 2025

Stephinie McGinnis and James' No Frills' support makes this year's Canada Day Celebration a success; join us...

Hairy Honeysuckle A vibrant Hairy Honeysuckle (Lonicera hirsuta) in its natural glory near Dryden, Ontario. This photo, part of our summer project documenting local plants, highlights the striking golden blooms of this beautiful native vine.

Hairy Honeysuckle

Jamie Bell June 19, 2025

A Golden Embrace in the North One of our projects this summer is focusing on documenting the...

Melgund Township News for June 2025 Future memories are being poured in Melgund! This new cement pad, for the cookshack extension and pavilion is set to be the heart of many Canada Day celebrations and community gatherings. Photo: Terri Bell

Future memories are being poured in Melgund! This new cement pad, for the cookshack extension and pavilion is set to be the heart of many Canada Day celebrations and community gatherings. Photo: Terri Bell

Melgund Township News for June 2025

Art Borups Corners June 18, 2025

LSB gears up for Canada Day: door prizes, food, and volunteer needs discussed. Cookshack expansion also underway.

Pavilion Construction Underway The foundation is set for good times ahead! The new pavilion at the Dyment Recreation complex in Melgund Township is one step closer to reality with the fresh concrete pad now in place. Photo: Terri Bell

The foundation is set for good times ahead! The new pavilion at the Dyment Recreation complex in Melgund Township is one step closer to reality with the fresh concrete pad now in place. Photo: Terri Bell

Pavilion Construction Underway

Art Borups Corners June 15, 2025

The Dyment Recreation complex in Melgund Township is undergoing a major enhancement with the construction of a...

Songs, Sets, and Summer Vibes Set planning in full swing—artists collaborate over coffee and lyrics, shaping seven sets for Canada Day celebrations.

Set planning in full swing—artists collaborate over coffee and lyrics, shaping seven sets for Canada Day celebrations.

Songs, Sets, and Summer Vibes

Art Borups Corners June 14, 2025

Summer Artists Retreat begins with jamming, shared meals, and 79 songs prepared for the Melgund Township Canada...

The Gray Tree Frog Discover the Gray Treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor), a master of camouflage. Except in this photo, it's hardly hiding!

The Gray Tree Frog

Terri Bell June 14, 2025

This little critter chilling out near the flower pots is a Gray Treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor).

Jamming in Borups Corners Friday night at the Summer Artists' Retreat! Northwestern Ontario musicians, including Gerry and Tanya McArthur, brought the house down with an epic jam session in Borups Corners. Pure creative energy and musical magic!

Friday night at the Summer Artists' Retreat! Northwestern Ontario musicians, including Gerry and Tanya McArthur, brought the house down with an epic jam session in Borups Corners. Pure creative energy and musical magic!

Jamming in Borups Corners

Art Borups Corners June 13, 2025

Music, planning, and jam sessions fuel upcoming Dryden & Melgund Township events.

Getting Ready for Fresh, Local Berries Look what's starting to appear! These tiny green berries are the first sign of a bountiful Saskatoon berry harvest to come. Soon they'll ripen into delicious, juicy saskatoons perfect for picking, pies, and preserves.

Look what's starting to appear! These tiny green berries are the first sign of a bountiful Saskatoon berry harvest to come. Soon they'll ripen into delicious, juicy saskatoons perfect for picking, pies, and preserves.

Getting Ready for Fresh, Local Berries

Art Borups Corners June 13, 2025

Saskatoon berries are starting to fruit! Get ready for fresh, local Saskatoon berries – perfect for picking,...

Melgund Gears Up for 2025 Canada Day Celebration dyment-cookshack-northwestern-ontario-attractions-melgund-township-borups-corners-scaled-1

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Melgund Gears Up for 2025 Canada Day Celebration

Art Borups Corners June 12, 2025

Local businesses like Tim Hortons, Downtown Dollar, and NWMO have stepped up to support this year's event.

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