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Upcoming Events

March 2026

Flying Elbows Hockey Tournament - Shawville
March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026
12:00 am
ESSC spaghetti supper
March 26, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Together for Pontiac Youth Forum - Campbell's Bay
March 27, 2026
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Doormat Painting Workshop - Shawville
March 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Colin Linden LIVE at The Little Red Wagon
March 27, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol
March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne
March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Alleyn-et-Cawood’s Easter Pancake Breakfast 
March 28, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Oktoberfest Ladysmith (40th Anniversary)
October 3, 2025 - October 5, 2025    
12:00 am
Celebrate Oktoberfest Ladysmith – 40th Anniversary! 1985–2025 | 40 Years of Tradition & Fun! Join us for the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the Outaouais as we mark 40 years of music, culture, community, and unforgettable memories! Whether you're a longtime attendee or a first-time visitor, this 3-day festival promises something for everyone. What to Expect: [...]
SADC Community Event - Bristol
October 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
Meet the Candidates: Municipality of Pontiac
October 8, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 8 at Gavan's in Quyon.

This event is for residents of the Municipality of Pontiac and the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais.
SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet
October 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East
October 9, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 9th, Hursty's in Shawville.

This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.
11 Oct
October 11, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come to the annual Bristol Market Thanksgiving Popup on Oct 11 from 10am - 2pm! Find produce, art, baking, preserves, and so much more! Over 20 local vendors Live music by local artist Doug Nicholson Raffle for vendor products Hot drinks & warm food Located at Coronation Hall Cider Mills - 206 ch. River, Bristol
Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition
October 15, 2025    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
C’est avec plaisir que le Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) vous invite à bénéficier de son important évènement virtuel de recrutement ce prochain 15 octobre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h00.  Profitez de cette parfaite occasion d’accéder à nos réseaux pour combler vos besoins en main-d’œuvre – tous secteurs confondus, et ce, gratuitement. Le Salon de l’emploi [...]
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre
October 15, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.

This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West
October 16, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 16th, La Gare Waltham Station.

This event is for residents of Waltham, Chichester, Sheenboro, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Rapides-des-Joachims.
Cobden Taste of the Valley 2025
October 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Taste of the Valley – Cobden  43 Astrolabe Rd, CobdenSaturday, October 18, 202510:00 AM – 3:00 PMFREE Admission! Join us in the heart of Cobden for one of the most popular and longest-running stops on the Taste of the Valley tour! This vibrant outdoor market brings together the best of local food, farm, and craft—just [...]
Unanswered Questions of the Pontiac’s First Settlers
October 18, 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Samedi 18 octobre 13h – 14h 30 Moulin Egan, Pontiac, Outaouais Join us for a lively and engaging afternoon at the Egan mill, as local history enthusiast, Gord Graham, leads a fascinating conversation about the first settlers of the Pontiac, Outaouais region. Discover what life was like for the early “Pontiacers” — their challenges, triumphs, [...]
Soirée Cowgirl, Croquettes et Copines / Boots, Bites & Besties Night
October 18, 2025    
6:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Sors tes bottes. Rassemble ta gang. C’est la Soirée country entre copines au Centre de loisirs des Draveurs! Samedi 18 octobre • 18 h 25 $ (inclut l’entrée + bouchées BBQ) Musique country + danse en ligne Bouchées BBQ Bar payant + cocktails spéciaux Tirages & prix Billets disponibles par virement à cbourque196@outlook.com ou auprès [...]
19 Oct
October 19, 2025    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Euchre tournament in Otter Lake, QC on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Doors open at noon. The tournament starts at 1 PM. All levels welcome, and you do not need a partner to play. Snacks and drinks will be available. Lots of prizes! Pre-registration is $5/person. The price at the door on the day of the [...]
Conversation with the Candidates for Warden of the MRC Pontiac
October 22, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 22nd at École Sieur-de-Coulonge
Join us for a live event at ESSC in Mansfield. Or watch from the comfort of your own home live on YouTube!
Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)
October 31, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Friday - Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 - 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Holiday Farm Hop
November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come join us for the next Farm Hop which will be on November 1st and 2nd, 2025 from 10am to 3pm in the Chemin Cregheur area of Luskville, Quebec. This is a FREE event. The Farm Hop was born out of a desire to share our farms and sustainable practices with our local community. The [...]
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Oktoberfest Ladysmith (40th Anniversary)
3 Oct 25
Ladysmith (Thorne)
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Oktoberfest Ladysmith (40th Anniversary)
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Ladysmith (Thorne)
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25 Mar

Flying Elbows Hockey Tournament - Shawville

March 25, 2026 - March 28, 2026
12:00 am

Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: March 25-28

Teams from across the Ottawa Valley and beyond will descend on Shawville for this annual fundraiser hockey tournament. While the B division has filled up, organizer William Armitage is still looking for teams to compete in the A division.

Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol

Coronation Hall Pruning Workshop - Bristol

March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: 206 chemin River, Bristol
When: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Learn how to properly prune your fruit trees with a workshop in our orchard. Bring your secateurs or shears, bring your questions, and enjoy a fun time gaining confidence so you can effectively prune your own trees at home. Then we’ll return to the cider mill for a delicious lunch of homemade baked-beans and bread and a tour of the cider mill. Register by calling us at 819 647 2547 or email coronationhallcidermills@gmail.com

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Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne

Pontiac Seedy Saturday - Thorne

March 28, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Thorne Community Recreation Association, 777 route 366, Thorne
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Seed swap/speakers/vendors/canteen/raffle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1583399859332353

28 Mar

Alleyn-et-Cawood’s Easter Pancake Breakfast 

March 28, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where:  Danford Lake Community Centre
When: 11 a.m.

Come celebrate Easter with a pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt for the kids, which begins at 11 a.m.. Advance tickets are $12 for adults, and $7 for kids 10 and under. For more info email projets@alleyn-cawood.ca or call 8190467-2941 ext. 103. 

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Easter Egg Hunt & Paint Day - Shawville

Easter Egg Hunt & Paint Day - Shawville

March 28, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where:  370 rue Main, Shawville
When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Children will enjoy a festive egg hunt followed by a guided Easter-themed painting session to create their own masterpiece to take home.

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Easter Bingo at the Quyon Legion

Easter Bingo at the Quyon Legion

March 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Where:  Quyon Legion, 26 rue St. John, Quyon
When: 2 p.m.
Doors open at 1 p.m., Bingo starts at 2 p.m. $25 to play, limited spaces available. 

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Music Bingo & Chili Cook-off - Campbell's Bay

Music Bingo & Chili Cook-off - Campbell's Bay

March 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Where:  Pontiac Legion, 140 rue Front, Campbell’s Bay
When: 2 p.m.
Bring your friends, enjoy great music and taste delicious homemade chili! Cost is $5 per person for music trivia and $5 to enter in the chili cook-off.
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Souper de Doré - Fort-Coulonge

Souper de Doré - Fort-Coulonge

March 28, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Salle Communautaire de Fort-Coulonge, 525 rue Baume

When: 4 p.m. 

The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge are thrilled to announce the return of our annual dinner! Get ready for a friendly evening full of good food, camaraderie and music by Maurice O’rielly.
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Oktoberfest Ladysmith (40th Anniversary)
October 3, 2025 - October 5, 2025    
12:00 am
Celebrate Oktoberfest Ladysmith – 40th Anniversary! 1985–2025 | 40 Years of Tradition & Fun! Join us for the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the Outaouais as we mark 40 years of music, culture, community, and unforgettable memories! Whether you're a longtime attendee or a first-time visitor, this 3-day festival promises something for everyone. What to Expect: [...]
SADC Community Event - Bristol
October 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
Meet the Candidates: Municipality of Pontiac
October 8, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 8 at Gavan's in Quyon.

This event is for residents of the Municipality of Pontiac and the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais.
SADC Community Event - Ile-du-Grand-Calumet
October 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac! We're thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac's 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory. Come and discover the [...]
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac East
October 9, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 9th, Hursty's in Shawville.

This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.
11 Oct
October 11, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come to the annual Bristol Market Thanksgiving Popup on Oct 11 from 10am - 2pm! Find produce, art, baking, preserves, and so much more! Over 20 local vendors Live music by local artist Doug Nicholson Raffle for vendor products Hot drinks & warm food Located at Coronation Hall Cider Mills - 206 ch. River, Bristol
Salon virtuel de l'emploi du Pontiac - 5e édition - Virtual Pontiac Job Fair - 5th Edition
October 15, 2025    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
C’est avec plaisir que le Carrefour Jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac (CJEP) vous invite à bénéficier de son important évènement virtuel de recrutement ce prochain 15 octobre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h00.  Profitez de cette parfaite occasion d’accéder à nos réseaux pour combler vos besoins en main-d’œuvre – tous secteurs confondus, et ce, gratuitement. Le Salon de l’emploi [...]
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac Centre
October 15, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.

This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.
Meet the Candidates: Pontiac West
October 16, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October 16th, La Gare Waltham Station.

This event is for residents of Waltham, Chichester, Sheenboro, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Rapides-des-Joachims.
Cobden Taste of the Valley 2025
October 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Taste of the Valley – Cobden  43 Astrolabe Rd, CobdenSaturday, October 18, 202510:00 AM – 3:00 PMFREE Admission! Join us in the heart of Cobden for one of the most popular and longest-running stops on the Taste of the Valley tour! This vibrant outdoor market brings together the best of local food, farm, and craft—just [...]
Unanswered Questions of the Pontiac’s First Settlers
October 18, 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Samedi 18 octobre 13h – 14h 30 Moulin Egan, Pontiac, Outaouais Join us for a lively and engaging afternoon at the Egan mill, as local history enthusiast, Gord Graham, leads a fascinating conversation about the first settlers of the Pontiac, Outaouais region. Discover what life was like for the early “Pontiacers” — their challenges, triumphs, [...]
Soirée Cowgirl, Croquettes et Copines / Boots, Bites & Besties Night
October 18, 2025    
6:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Sors tes bottes. Rassemble ta gang. C’est la Soirée country entre copines au Centre de loisirs des Draveurs! Samedi 18 octobre • 18 h 25 $ (inclut l’entrée + bouchées BBQ) Musique country + danse en ligne Bouchées BBQ Bar payant + cocktails spéciaux Tirages & prix Billets disponibles par virement à cbourque196@outlook.com ou auprès [...]
19 Oct
October 19, 2025    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Euchre tournament in Otter Lake, QC on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Doors open at noon. The tournament starts at 1 PM. All levels welcome, and you do not need a partner to play. Snacks and drinks will be available. Lots of prizes! Pre-registration is $5/person. The price at the door on the day of the [...]
Conversation with the Candidates for Warden of the MRC Pontiac
October 22, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 22nd at École Sieur-de-Coulonge
Join us for a live event at ESSC in Mansfield. Or watch from the comfort of your own home live on YouTube!
Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)
October 31, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Friday - Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 - 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Holiday Farm Hop
November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come join us for the next Farm Hop which will be on November 1st and 2nd, 2025 from 10am to 3pm in the Chemin Cregheur area of Luskville, Quebec. This is a FREE event. The Farm Hop was born out of a desire to share our farms and sustainable practices with our local community. The [...]
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