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Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
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Northern Ontario Arts

Northwestern Ontario Arts features arts and culture news, artist profiles, exhibitions, festivals, public art, and creative initiatives from across Northwestern Ontario. Explore visual arts, music, literature, film, Indigenous arts and culture. Discover the artists, organizations, events, and placemaking projects shaping arts and culture across Northwestern Ontario.

Come out and see the beautiful work of local Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson in Melgund Township this summer.
Northern Ontario Arts

Supporting Local Arts and Community

Explore local art, artist markets, live music, and Canada Day festivities at Dyment Recreation Hall this summer.
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Join artists and musicians from across Northwestern Ontario for the popular Canada Day Festival in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario.
Northern Ontario Arts

Celebrate Canada Day 2026 in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario

Looking for Canada Day events in Northwestern Ontario? Visit the Melgund Township Canada Day Festival for live music, art, crafts and food.
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Local Artisan Joanne Keewaycabo at July 1 Festival and Artists Market
Northern Ontario Arts

Local Artisan Joanne Keewaycabo at July 1 Festival and Artists Market

Beautiful craftsmanship and community spirit come together at Melgund’s Canada Day Festival.
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Volunteers were out in full force last weekend prepping Dyment Park for Melgund Township's popular Canada Day Festival.
Northern Ontario Arts

Getting Ready for the Canada Day Festival!

Community volunteers readied Dyment Park for summer events, including artist markets, live music, food vendors, and Canada Day.
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Handcrafted fabric pieces reflect decades of experience rooted in family teaching, memory, and everyday making.
Northern Ontario Arts

Melgund Canada Day Arts and Crafts Market: Francine Higgins

Melgund Township Canada Day Market Showcases Dryden Textile Artist Francine Higgins.
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This beautiful wildlife-themed paddle, painted by Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson, captures the beauty and spirit of the natural world. Rich in detail and colour, it transforms a simple paddle into a striking celebration of wildlife and the outdoors.
Photos and Short Stories

Painted Paddle, Northern Spirit

From painted paddles and nature-inspired creations to a diverse collection of mixed-media artwork, visitors can explore an impressive display of local talent in the heart…
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Come out and see the beautiful artwork of Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson at the Dyment Recreation Hall.
Exhibitions

Art on Display: Mixed Media Art by Leanne Nicholson

The artwork of Borups Corners artist Leanne Nicholson is on display at the Dyment Recreation Hall.
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The Art Borups Corners Spring and Summer Arts Incubator Program in Melgund Township is a Northern Ontario arts incubator supporting creative entrepreneurship, arts-based research, and community-led cultural programming across rural communities including Dyment and Borups Corners.
Borups Corners

Art and Placemaking Revitalizes Dyment Recreation Hall

See how we turned an underutilized room at the Dyment Recreation Hall into a welcoming culture space for everyone in the area.
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Melgund Township is home to two of Ontario’s smallest rural communities, Borups Corners and Dyment, each rooted in a long history of northern settlement and community life. Despite their size, both communities continue to stay active through local recreation, culture, and shared public spaces. Travellers passing through Northwestern Ontario are welcomed at the historic Dyment Community Hall, built in 1929, which remains a central gathering place and a familiar stop for those travelling across Canada on Highway 17.
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Visit Melgund Township in Northwestern Ontario

Visit Melgund Township in Northwestern Ontario, just off Highway 17 on Highway 603, offering a welcoming rural stop with rest facilities and seasonal cultural exhibits.
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A summer research project examining how WordPress, React, and AI can expand digital opportunities for grassroots organizations.
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Can AI Help Small Arts Organizations Build Better Websites?

Investigating how artificial intelligence and modern web development can strengthen digital heritage, arts, and cultural initiatives.
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Latest Local News

  • Supporting Local Arts and Community
  • Celebrate Canada Day 2026 in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
  • Local Artisan Joanne Keewaycabo at July 1 Festival and Artists Market
  • Getting Ready for the Canada Day Festival!
  • Slowing Down for the Stories: The Road Tripper’s Guide to Melgund

Opportunities for Artists

Celebrate Canada Day by showcasing your talents at the upcoming Dyment Community Craft Sale on July 1st! Held at the Dyment, Ontario Community Centre & Grounds from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this vibrant community market is officially calling for local vendors, artisans, and creators to join the festivities. Organizers are currently seeking applications for a wide variety of booths, including handmade crafts, artisan goods, local produce, vintage & unique finds, and delicious eats. It is a fantastic opportunity for small businesses and hobbyists alike, offering both tables and tent spaces with no fee for tables. To learn more about booth information, request an application, or register for the event, interested vendors can contact Terri at 807-220-5177, email melgundlsb@gmail.com, or visit the official website at www.melundrecreation.ca. Make sure to submit your application before the deadline on June 25th. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of creativity and community in Melgund Township!

ART BORUPS CORNERS SOCIETY

Art Borups Corners is a non-profit arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. We bring artists, youth, and local residents together through hands-on creative projects, workshops, and storytelling rooted in everyday life in the North. Our focus is on making space for people to try things, share skills, and build confidence through art that grows out of where they live.


We’re also a place for testing ideas and working across different ways of making — from land-based practice to digital work and everything in between. Much of what we do happens through partnerships and shared projects, connecting local creative work with wider conversations while keeping things grounded, practical, and community-led.


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ESTABLISHED WITH FUNDING FROM

Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse Logo

This program was seeded with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse program. This program allowed us to explore strategic arts innovation, capacity building and new technologies. Programming was also supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program and the Province of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

PROGRAMMING SEEDED BY

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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