Recreation

Recreation Services are at the heart of building vibrant, healthy, and inclusive communities. Aligned with the Framework for Recreation in Canada, our comprehensive programs and facilities are dedicated to fostering active living, social connection, and personal growth for all ages and abilities. We believe in the transformative power of leisure and recreation, recognizing its essential role in individual well-being, community development, and environmental stewardship.

Welcoming a Fresh New Platform Refreshing our online space to better connect with communities and share the latest from our arts and sustainability programs. Thanks for your patience as we build something new!

Refreshing our online space to better connect with communities and share the latest from our arts and sustainability programs. Thanks for your patience as we build something new!

Welcoming a Fresh New Platform

The Arts Incubator June 25, 2025

We’re excited to roll out our redesigned website, offering a fresh look and improved features to better...

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...

Melgund Township Summer Event on July 1st Get ready to soak up the vibrant atmosphere at Melgund Township's first Summer Market this July 1st. Discover unique treasures from local artists and businesses during the silent auction, savor delicious food, and enjoy lively performances.

Get ready to soak up the vibrant atmosphere at Melgund Township's first Summer Market this July 1st. Discover unique treasures from local artists and businesses during the silent auction, savor delicious food, and enjoy lively performances.

Melgund Township Summer Event on July 1st

The Arts Incubator June 10, 2025

The excitement builds for Melgund Township's Summer Market on July 1st at the Dyment Recreation Complex.

Nature Trails: More than a Walk Stepping into the silence of the forest, embracing the beauty of our Canadian green spaces. With June being Parks and Recreation Month, there's no better time to hit the trails and experience moments like this!

Stepping into the silence of the forest, embracing the beauty of our Canadian green spaces. With June being Parks and Recreation Month, there's no better time to hit the trails and experience moments like this!

Nature Trails: More than a Walk

Art Borups Corners June 10, 2025

Canada's nature trails & parks offer premier spots for hiking, cycling, and outdoor activities. Learn about the...

Plants, People, and the Arts The Nodding Trillium was one of the many plants that truly fascinated us this year. We had walked past it countless times, never realizing it was quietly growing all around us—hiding its delicate white bloom beneath its leaves. Once we finally noticed it, we began to understand why so many traditional plants are described as humble teachers.

The Nodding Trillium was one of the many plants that truly fascinated us this year. We had walked past it countless times, never realizing it was quietly growing all around us—hiding its delicate white bloom beneath its leaves. Once we finally noticed it, we began to understand why so many traditional plants are described as humble teachers.

Plants, People, and the Arts

Jamie Bell June 5, 2025

This year, as part of our ongoing photography, traditional storytelling, and arts-based learning activities, we’re documenting the...

Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve Surrounded by boreal forest, boaters on Melgund Lake experience the quiet beauty of protected waters and rich fishing traditions.

Surrounded by boreal forest, boaters on Melgund Lake experience the quiet beauty of protected waters and rich fishing traditions.

Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve

The Arts Incubator June 5, 2025

The Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve is a pristine protected area in Northwestern Ontario, dedicated to preserving significant...

Northern Recreation Capacity and AI The dedication of recreation professionals makes moments like these possible. New technologies, including AI, offer promising ways to support these practitioners, freeing up time for direct community engagement and enhancing their ability to deliver impactful programs.

The dedication of recreation professionals makes moments like these possible. New technologies, including AI, offer promising ways to support these practitioners, freeing up time for direct community engagement and enhancing their ability to deliver impactful programs.

Northern Recreation Capacity and AI

The Arts Incubator June 5, 2025

How can AI can enhance recreation capacity, address workforce shortages, and drive innovation in community programs, aligning...

June is Recreation and Parks Month The tent's pitched, welcoming us back to the land as spring rolls towards summer. It's the perfect time to gather, share our old stories, and let the kids just be – soaking up the freedom and the quiet beauty of the tundra before the mosquitoes claim their season.

The tent's pitched, welcoming us back to the land as spring rolls towards summer. It's the perfect time to gather, share our old stories, and let the kids just be – soaking up the freedom and the quiet beauty of the tundra before the mosquitoes claim their season.

June is Recreation and Parks Month

The Arts Incubator June 4, 2025

Recreation and Parks Month in June isn’t about slogans — it’s about the everyday work of gathering,...

Your Community, More Active Gathering around a crackling campfire, residents connect with nature and each other. These moments of shared experience on the land are vital for fostering well-being and exemplify how outdoor physical activity creates strong community bonds.

Gathering around a crackling campfire, residents connect with nature and each other. These moments of shared experience on the land are vital for fostering well-being and exemplify how outdoor physical activity creates strong community bonds.

Your Community, More Active

The Arts Incubator June 4, 2025

Get Moving, Live Better: Recreation’s Power At the heart of what we do in recreation is something...

What is Placemaking? This spacious, yet currently somewhat bare, room presents a perfect opportunity for arts-based placemaking. Imagine this space transformed into a vibrant community hub through murals co-created by local youth, collaborative art installations, or even a flexible area for community theatre or dance workshops.