Location: Start 499 George Street North, Peterborough, End at Millennium Park 131 King Street, Peterborough Time: 10AM to 12PM Details: Walking tour of historically significant sites in downtown Peterborough, presented by Trent Valley Archivist Elwood Jones.
Location: City Hall 500 George St. N. • Peterborough Time: 1PM to 2PM Details: The Irish flag will be proudly raised to mark to beginning of a commemorative week from August 1st to 10th, dedicated to the legacy of the Peter Robinson settlers.
Join us all year for family history research, resources, books etc. located at 730 The Kingsway #3, Peterborough, Ontario. Open to visitors Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 1:00PM to 5:00PM and Saturdays by Appointment.
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall • 317 Hunter St. W. • Peterborough Time: 3PM to 5PM Details: Official opening of the Peter Robinson Bicentennial Heritage Fair and Hospitality Room. Local community and history displays, books, & souvenirs.
Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street North, Peterborough Time: 10AM to 4PM Details: Visit Peterborough Museum and Archives, Hope Mill, Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene. Registration Required.
Location: Canadian Canoe Museum • 2077 Ashburnham Dr • Peterborough Time: 7PM to 11PM Details: Peterborough Canadian Irish Club presents the Grand Irish Gathering 2025. 7:00 - 11:00PM Tour the Canadian Canoe Museum 7:00PM Reception with harpist, appetizers, and cash bar. 8:00 - 9:00PM Welcome, Introductions, Speeches Janet McCue – Healing with Drums Hand Drum […]
Location: Del Crary Park • 100 George St. N. Peterborough Time: 8PM Details: Free outdoor concert held beside Little Lake by the City of Peterborough. For more details please see: https://www.ptbomusicfest.ca/
Location: Downeyville Time: 9AM Details: Downeyville Homecoming Day and Jamboree. Visit the settlement area where the largest group of Peter Robinson Settlers made their home. Events All Day. 9am – Pioneer Cemetery Mass 1pm – Jamboree: Music, Stepdance, Songs, Fun, History: Family Trees, Books, Calendars and more. Baseball games.
10:00 am: Commemorative Mass 1:00 pm: Opening ceremonies & other activities throughout the afternoon Visit the community of Young’s Point where Stoney and Clear Lakes flow into Katchewanooka. Welcoming descendants of Francis Young, past and present residents of Young’s Point and area, neighbouring First Nations, cottagers and tourists to celebrate our heritage and community. Commemorative Mass and […]
Location: Start and end at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street North, Peterborough Time: 10:30AM to 4PM Details: Join other visitors and Peter Robinson Immigration ancestors for a day trip to enjoy the activities happening in Young's Point during their commemorative day of '200 Years on the Water'. Highlights will include a ceremonial water voyage from […]
Location: Start and end at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street North, Peterborough Time: 11AM to 4PM Details: Join other visitors and Peter Robinson Immigration ancestors for a day trip to enjoy the annual 'Homecoming & Jamboree' activities happening in Downeyville, the settlement area where the largest group of Peter Robinson Settlers made their home. Highlights […]
Location: Young's Point Start Time: 12:30 PM Details: Visit the community of Young’s Point where Stoney and Clear Lakes flow into Katchewanooka. Welcoming descendants of Francis Young, past and present residents of Young’s Point and area, neighbouring First Nations, cottagers and tourists to commemorate our heritage and community. Commemorative Mass and self-guided cemetery tour at […]
Disclaimer: Event dates and times are subject to change as event planning continues and information is updated from time to time by our local Irish Community Partners. For more information please contact the event organizer.