Summer is one of the best times to connect with friends, neighbours, and local businesses. Across the communities NIVO serves, you’ll find festivals, fairs, concerts, markets, sporting events, and family activities happening all season long.
Whether you’re in Sault Ste. Marie, Greater Sudbury, Elliot Lake, Manitoulin Island, or communities throughout Algoma, there is something happening close to home this summer.
Looking for where you can meet the NIVO team?
View our complete NIVO Community Events Schedule: NIVO Events
Greater Sudbury Region
Lively
Canada Day Celebrations – July 1
Celebrate Canada Day with fireworks, live entertainment, community BBQs, and family activities.
More information: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/play/events/
Anderson Farm Fall Fair – September 26
A community favourite featuring agricultural exhibits, local vendors, food, and family entertainment.
More information: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/play/events/
Greater Sudbury
Northern Lights Festival Boréal – July 10 to 12, 2026
Canada’s longest-running outdoor music festival features live music, artisan vendors, local food, and family activities at Bell Park.
Website: https://nlfb.ca
Up Here Festival – August 2026
Discover murals, live music, public art, and interactive experiences throughout downtown Sudbury.
Website: https://uphere.com
Sault Ste. Marie
Rotaryfest – July 16 to 19, 2026
One of the city’s largest summer festivals featuring midway rides, live entertainment, food vendors, and family activities.
Website: https://rotaryfest.com
Art in the Park – July 18 to 19, 2026
Browse handcrafted goods from local artists and artisans in the beautiful Roberta Bondar Park.
Website: https://saultstemarie.ca
Canal Days – Late July
Celebrate the history of the historic locks with family programming, live entertainment, and demonstrations.
Website: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/ssmarie
Sault Ste. Marie Farmers’ Market – Every Saturday
Shop fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and locally made products from regional vendors.
Website: https://www.saultmarket.com
Elliot Lake
Uranium Heritage Days – June 25 to July 1, 2026
Celebrate Elliot Lake’s history with a parade, live music, children’s activities, fireworks, and Canada Day festivities.
Website: https://www.elliotlake.ca
Elliot Lake Summer Concert Series
Throughout July and August
Enjoy free outdoor concerts and performances in the city’s parks.
Website: https://www.elliotlake.ca
Algoma Region
Echo Bay
Echo Bay Elks Golf Classic – June 13
Hosted at Silver Creek Golf Course, this annual tournament brings together golfers from across the region.
More information:
https://www.mmatownship.ca
Canada Day Community Celebration – July 1
Enjoy a community parade, live entertainment, family activities, and fireworks.
Website:
https://www.mmatownship.ca
Bruce Mines
Simpson Mine Shaft Canada Day Celebration – July 1
Celebrate Canada Day while exploring one of Northern Ontario’s most historic mining communities.
Website:
https://brucemines.ca
Desbarats
Big Pike Family Fishing Derby – Late June
A popular family fishing event that brings together anglers of all ages.
Website:
https://www.algomacountry.com/events/
Johnson Township Community Events
Find recreation programs, community celebrations, and seasonal events throughout the year.
Website:
https://johnsontownship.ca
Desbarats Community Day – Date to be announced
A community celebration featuring local activities and family fun.
Website:
https://johnsontownship.ca
Laird
Laird Fair – August 14 to 16, 2026
A long-standing Northern Ontario tradition with livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, vendors, midway rides, and entertainment.
Website:
https://www.thelairdfair.ca
Manitoulin Island
Gore Bay
Harbour Days Festival – Late July
One of Manitoulin Island’s premier summer festivals featuring a classic car show, waterfront activities, vendors, children’s entertainment, live music, and a fun run.
Website:
https://www.gorebay.ca/recreation-and-culture/harbour-days-festival/
Gore Bay Summer Theatre – July through August
Enjoy a variety of live theatrical performances throughout the summer.
Website:
https://www.gorebay.ca/en/community/theatre
Rotary Bay to Bay Ride – August 26
Cycle one of Manitoulin Island’s most scenic routes while supporting local community initiatives.
Website:
https://gorebayrotary.org
Across Algoma and Manitoulin
There are dozens of additional community events happening throughout the summer, including farmers’ markets, outdoor concerts, local fairs, fishing derbies, car shows, and cultural festivals.
Browse the complete regional event calendar:
https://www.algomacountry.com/events/
See NIVO This Summer
NIVO is proud to support the communities we serve. Throughout the summer, our team will be attending select festivals, fairs, and community events across Northern Ontario.
Visit us to:
- Learn about fibre internet in your community.
- Ask questions about construction and service availability.
- Meet the NIVO team.
- Pick up giveaways and promotional materials.
For a complete list of upcoming appearances, visit our NIVO Events page.