Rendez-Vous Champlain Downloadable Guide App
July 31st – August 2nd Rotary Champlain Wendat Park, Penetanguishene
Here is a brief outlook on what to expect at the Rendez-Vous Champlain. Please note that the times listed below are subject to change. Event information will be updated as details become available.
Friday
5:00 pm – Procession of 400 years of Penetanguishene history
6:00 pm – Community fish fry
6:30 pm – Feast of the Three Sisters Gala
9:00 pm – Francophone concert in the park
Saturday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Authentic displays and demonstrations
Birch bark canoe building
Pottery
Documentary: Le Nouveau Monde de Champlain
Fur trade demonstrations
Aboriginal artisans
10:00 am to 11:30 am – Opening Ceremonies
Re-enactment of Champlain’s arrival with 20 birch bark canoes and over 150 actors in full-costume
Presentations from dignitaries
Speeches from the Province of Ontario and the Province of Quebec
11:30 am to 1:00 pm – Blessing of the boats (Penetanguishene bay)
11:30 am to 4:30 pm – Tours
Guided tours with shuttle service (Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour, Rotary Park)
Boat Cruises
11:30 am to 4:30 pm – Various performances
Aboriginal dance group
Francophone groups
Jiggers
Aboriginal singers
7:00 pm to 11:30 pm – Order of Good Cheer Concert
8:00 pm to 10:30 – Historic Champlain Boat Cruise
Sunday
Sunday’s programming mirrors Saturday with the exception of the opening ceremonies and the night concert.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Authentic displays and demonstrations
Birch bark canoe building
Pottery
Fur trade demonstrations
Aboriginal artisans
9:30 am to 4:00 pm – Various francophone and aboriginal entertainment on the park stage
9:00 am to 4:30 pm – Various historical tours
For info pertaining to Rendez-Vous Champlain programming, tickets, maps and more download the app “RVC Guide”.
Click here to learn more about the Rendez-Vous weekend.
