
The Station Gallery Celebrates its 150th Anniversary, July 14, 2024
2024 was a memorable year in Fenelon Falls and district, as the village celebrated its 150th Anniversary. Many organizations planned celebratory activities, including the Station Gallery—which was also celebrating its sesquicentennial. The village incorporated to bring the railway to town. On July 14, 2024, guests at the Station Gallery dressed in costume and posed in front of the recently renovated building.

You Must Remember This
In October, Barbara Dunn Prosser preformed “You Must Remember This?” a dramatic retrospective on the village’s history at St. James Anglican Church. The event brought back many memorable characters, including Mark Fell, Garnet Graham, Al Nicholson and Gladys Suggitt. It was as very meaningful evening as village residents looked back on the moments that have shaped Fenelon Falls.

A Dramatic Sunset
A June 13, 2024, a storm passed through Fenelon Falls just as the sun was setting, creating a very colourful sunset.

Butterfly on Echinacea or Coneflower
The Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society works tirelessly to beautify the village and provide habitat for pollinators. Their gardens are often a great place to see butterflies and bees at work.

The Movie Man at Highlands Cinemas
For decades Keith Stata has operated one of the region’s most appreciated cultural attractions. Thousands of visitors each year venture into the woods at the north end of Kinmount to visit his theatre, museum and cats. A lifelong film enthusiast, in 2024 a feature film, The Movie Man, shared Keith’s story.

Canada Day 2024
Canada Day was as well attended as ever in 2024, as thousands of visitors came to the village to enjoy Canada Day on the Patio at the Royal Canadian Legion, a great many family fun activities at Garnet Graham Park and fireworks over Cameron Lake just as the sun had set.

Matt Witt Rockin' It
The Harry Peterson Band provided musical entertainment at Maryboro Lodge Museum for Canada Day and lead vocalist Matt Witt was as vivacious as ever as he covered favorite rock songs.

The Return of the King
Khai Mott brought his enthusiasm to many roles at Fenelon Falls public events this year, including his appearances as Elvis Presley.

Pride in the Park
Town Crier Athol Hart and Beth Sinyard shared a little love at Pride in the Park 2024.

Fenelon Falls Car Show
The 42nd Annual Fenelon Falls Car Show was as well attended as ever as enthusiasts came to see vintage cars, trucks and motor cycles at the fairgrounds on the Civic Holiday Weekend.

Haying in North Verulam
The summer of 2024 was an excellent year for hay crops in the Kawarthas.

Tractor Pull at the Fenelon Fair
The Tractor Pull remained one of the most popular events at the Fenelon Fair.

The Rocket Launch at KidsFest
KidsFest attracted thousands of visitors to Maryboro Lodge Museum and Garnet Graham Park on the Labour Day Weekend, with countless exciting hands-on activities. Ella Austin Scollick did a great job of leading the Rocket Launch.

Washboard Hank
Washboard Hank brought his Stradivarius Washboard to KidsFest and shared a memorable performance.

Truck Pull at the Bobcaygeon Fair
The crowd loved watching the truck pull at the Bobcaygeon Fair, which was dubbed as “Bobcaygeon’s Salute to the Carbon Tax.”

The 10K Race at the Turkey Trot
The Turkey Trot and Harvest Happenings made Garnet Graham Park and Maryboro Lodge Museum a lively place on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.

Monster Mash
A lot of visitors showed off their scary moves at the Monster Mash, a much-loved part of the Haunted Museum.

Remembrance Day 2024
Despite rainy weather, hundreds of residents took the time to remember local soldiers who served overseas, including Dave Kish who laid a wreath on behalf of the Fenelon Falls Fire Fighters.

Santa Claus Parade
Fenelon Falls joined together to host many fun activities on Santa Day, including a beautiful parade. There were many memorable float’s like Youngs Nightmare Before Christmas.

Sunset over the Train Bridge and Hughes Point
Fenelon Falls has always been home to beautiful sunsets. Most evenings locals gather at Garnet Graham Park to see the show of colours.

