Destinations: Friday Harbour’s September

September 10, 2026

In the excitement over Muskoka Lakes, Peterborough Lift Lock and the Great Lakes and other endless waterways in Central Ontario, Lake Simcoe sometimes doesn’t always get the flowers it deserves.

There are some 35 marinas on Simcoe; it’s a big water at roughly 16 x 19 miles with a wide variety of boating from big cruisers to sailboat racing.

We were reminded of that by the people at Friday Harbour (note the Canadian ‘u’) who wrote – North America’s largest inland freshwater marina, is inviting boaters, cottagers, and day visitors to experience Lake Simcoe from the water. The Marina offers full-service amenities, watercraft rentals, and direct access to Friday Harbour’s restaurants, shops, recreation, and seasonal programming. 

Boaters can also take advantage of up to four hours of complimentary visitor docking without a reservation, making it an easy option for a day trip, lunch by the water, or an afternoon exploring the resort. That’s a handy idea because the September calendar includes a packed schedule of shoreside happenings.

Bavarian-inspired fun at CIBC pier

Saturday, September 19 | 12:00 p.m.

–11:00 p.m. | CIBC Pier

Friday Harbour’s annual Harbourfest returns to CIBC Pier for a full day of Bavarian-inspired music,food, and beer by the lake.

Live entertainment includes The Happy Wanderers from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Open to all, with no tickets or advance reservations required.

The Market at Friday Harbour: autumn edition

Saturday, September 19 | 12:00–6:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 20 | 11:00 a.m.

–4:00 p.m. | Piazza

The Market at Friday Harbour returns for its Autumn Edition, bringing a seasonal collection of local artisans and specialty vendors to the Piazza.

Friday Harbour Foodie

Fall weekends at Friday Harbour extend well beyond the event calendar, with a collection of dining experiences throughout the Resort.

Boat in and check it all out.