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Our Community and Beyond

Whether you're studying in North Bay or Parry Sound, we're here to highlight the vibrant happenings in our community—beyond the walls of Canadore. Explore our downtown, get involved through volunteering, or take part in one of the many exciting local events.

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North Bay Farmers' Market

Every Wednesday and Saturday

Farmers Market

Your source for fresh, locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, prepared foods, baked goods, and unique handmade artisan products. This local farmers' market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday until September.

Located at 100 Ferguson Street right beside the downtown bus terminal! 

Learn more about the North Bay Farmers' Market

The Sunday Market Festival

Sunday, July 27

The Sunday Market

Come support over 20+ amazing local vendors at a new location! Music, Drinks & Treats and a good time! 

Learn more about the Craft Collective here

World Hepatitis Day

Wednesday, July 30

Check out the annual World Hepatitis Day event sponsored by Gilead Sciences Canada! They will have free hot dogs, snow cones, games, water balloons, as well as confidential point of care testing for hepatitis C. Community partners will also be set up with information booths. All welcome!

Learn more about this great event

Nipissing CMA 32nd Open Country Singing Contest

August 1 - 3

Check out this for a great time, great music and lots of fun at the Bill Barber Complex - Community Centre in Callander, Ontario

Learn more

On the Edge Fringe Festival

August 6-10

The Fringe Festival is back for the 12th year with a variety of amazing shows, all taking place in unconventional venues within and around the Capitol Centre downtown North Bay. 

Learn about all shows here

Powassan Fall Fair

August 30-31

Check out the 128th Fall Fair!

Featuring Heavy Horse Pulls, Demolition Derby, Traditional fall fair competitions, The County, The Whitfields, The Gibbings Family Band, Poultry & Rabbit Show, Rock Wall, Rope Challenge, Waxed Hands, Cow Belly Bouncer, Lego tables & more!, Amanda's Exotic Pets, Muskoka Goat Away, RCL Beer Tent, Kids scavenger hunt, penny sale, Break away tickets, Special Derby 50/50 draw, and so much more! 

Learn more about the upcoming Powassan Fall Fair here

Downtown Gallery Hop + Shop

Downtown Gallery Hops

THE Downtown Gallery Hop is back!
Join us downtown North Bay for 4 Friday evenings of art, creativity and community from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Explore local galleries and enjoy later hours from select stores downtown. Free to attend!

Friday Fight Night

Every 3rd Friday

Friday Fight NightWhether you’re into BJJ, wrestling, judo, or just love to scrap on the mats, this is your night to roll, rumble, and have some fun.

Learn more

Women’s Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class

Fridays

Women’s Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class

Looking to build confidence, strength, and real-world self-defense skills in a supportive and empowering environment? Join us every Friday evening for a women’s only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class at Ferris Family Martial Arts!

Learn more!