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Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario
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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.

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

We’re excited to roll out our redesigned website, offering a fresh look and improved features to better showcase our work across arts, climate entrepreneurship, and…
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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
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Pavilion Construction Underway

The Dyment Recreation complex in Melgund Township is undergoing a major enhancement with the construction of a new community pavilion.
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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 excitement builds for Melgund Township's Summer Market on July 1st at the Dyment Recreation Complex.
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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!
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Nature Trails: More than a Walk

Canada's nature trails & parks offer premier spots for hiking, cycling, and outdoor activities. Learn about the public health benefits and celebrate June as Parks…
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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.
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Plants, People, and the Arts

This year, as part of our ongoing photography, traditional storytelling, and arts-based learning activities, we’re documenting the life cycles of the plants we’re growing in…
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Surrounded by boreal forest, boaters on Melgund Lake experience the quiet beauty of protected waters and rich fishing traditions.

Melgund Lake Conservation Reserve

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

How can AI can enhance recreation capacity, address workforce shortages, and drive innovation in community programs, aligning with the Framework for Recreation in Canada (2024…
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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.
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June is Recreation and Parks Month

Recreation and Parks Month in June isn’t about slogans — it’s about the everyday work of gathering, creating, and caring for one another. From land-based…
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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

Get Moving, Live Better: Recreation's Power At the heart of what we do in recreation is something really simple but powerful: helping people get active…
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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.

What is Placemaking?

Placemaking is about more than just putting up a new playground or building a recreation center. It's about thoughtfully designing and activating our public spaces…
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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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