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Melgund Recreation

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a community hub celebrating creativity, connection, and well-being in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. We offer programs in arts, culture, and recreation that engage residents of all ages—fostering community participation, skill-building, and storytelling. From family-friendly events and workshops to audiobooks, exhibits, and cultural programs, we aim to nurture imagination, preserve local heritage, and inspire meaningful experiences that bring people together. At Melgund, creativity meets community, and everyone is welcome to explore, create, and share.
Who Speaks for the North?
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Who Speaks for the North?

Attend an Open House and Information Session about the NWMO Deep Geological Repository on April 22.
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Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter!

We wish everyone a very happy Easter!
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An Early Easter Visit
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An Early Easter Visit

A cute little rabbit visits the Dyment Recreation Hall.
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Games Night and Chilli!
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Games Night and Chilli!

Join the Dyment Recreation Hall for games and Chilli tonight!
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Melgund launches Milkweed to Market Project
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Melgund launches Milkweed to Market Project

Milkweed to Market introduces community members and artists to the concept of arts and climate entrepreneurship.
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The night sky over Borups Corners, Northwestern Ontario, putting on its most dazzling show! Truly magical to witness the Aurora Borealis dance.
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What are Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines?

Melgund Township & Area Guide: Understanding the Federal Impact Assessment for the Proposed Nuclear Waste Repository The proposal for the NWMO Deep Geological Repository (DGR)—a…
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Terri Bell – Spring Art Show
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Terri Bell – Spring Art Show

Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario to host 2026 Spring Art Show and Community Exhibition from April 17 - May 17, 2026.
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April 22: Nuclear Waste Impact Assessment Open House in Melgund
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April 22: Nuclear Waste Impact Assessment Open House in Melgund

The Impact Assessment Open House and Art Exhibition will take place on April 22 at the Dyment Recreation Hall.
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This photo is a rendering of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) at the Revell Site, designed to safely store nuclear waste deep underground for long-term environmental protection.
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Canada Orders Independent Review of Proposed Nuclear Waste Repository Near Ignace

In a parallel decision, the federal government has referred the project to an independent review panel.
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dryden artist Tanya McArthur to our 2026 Spring Arts Exhibition. A familiar face at music events across Melgund Township and the surrounding region, Tanya brings her creative energy from the stage into the gallery—sharing a vibrant selection of recent work for audiences to experience and enjoy.
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Tanya McArthur joins 2026 Spring Exhibition

The Spring Exhibition will run from April 17 - May 17, 2026.
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Recent News

  • Exploring Northwestern Ontario Wild Clay for Ceramics and Pottery
  • Melgund Township Canada Day Festival 2026: A Community Effort
  • Celebrating Canada Day Together
  • Summer Art Exhibition Opens during Canada Day Festival July 1 at Dyment Recreation Hall
  • Walter and Friends to Perform for Canada Day 2026 in Melgund Township

Upcoming Events

Travelling through Northwestern Ontario this month? Make plans to stop in Melgund Township on July 1 for the popular Canada Day Festival hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture at the Dyment Recreation Hall. This family-friendly community celebration features live music, delicious food, and a vibrant artists, crafters, and vendors market showcasing local talent and handmade goods from across the region. By attending, visitors are helping support local artists, artisans, small businesses, and community organizations while contributing to the growth of arts, culture, and recreation in Northwestern Ontario. Surrounded by the beauty of Northern Ontario, the festival offers a chance to get out of the city, explore the bush, connect with local communities, and enjoy a full day of entertainment, culture, shopping, and small-town hospitality.
Travelling through Northwestern Ontario this month? Make plans to stop in Melgund Township on July 1 for the popular Canada Day Festival hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture at the Dyment Recreation Hall. This family-friendly community celebration features live music, delicious food, and a vibrant artists, crafters, and vendors market showcasing local talent and handmade goods from across the region. By attending, visitors are helping support local artists, artisans, small businesses, and community organizations while contributing to the growth of arts, culture, and recreation in Northwestern Ontario. Surrounded by the beauty of Northern Ontario, the festival offers a chance to get out of the city, explore the bush, connect with local communities, and enjoy a full day of entertainment, culture, shopping, and small-town hospitality.

ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a non-profit arts and recreation services provider supporting programs in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Business Number 741438436 RC0001.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

Programming is made possible with funding from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge and thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Recreation and community arts programs in Dyment and Borups Corners and Melgund Township are supported with funding from the Government of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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