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.

Arts and Music Rocks for Canada Day 2025 Community members, music lovers and tourists from across the region came out to the Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township for this year's Canada Day events.

Community members, music lovers and tourists from across the region came out to the Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township for this year's Canada Day events.

Arts and Music Rocks for Canada Day 2025

Melgund Recreation 1 Jul 2025

Canada Day concerts and celebration in Melgund Township were a resounding success!

Setting Up Setting up for the Fall 2025 Exhibition and Music Jam Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. This project is funded by the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects program.

Setting Up

Melgund Recreation 29 Jun 2025

We're almost ready for the 2025 Art Borups Corners Fall Exhibition this Saturday!

Thank you James’ No Frills Stephinie McGinnis of James' No Frills in Dryden and Terri Bell from the Local Services Board of Melgund Township are among the many supporters making our Canada Day Celebration on July 1st possible! We're so grateful for their incredible support and can't wait to celebrate with everyone. Photo: Maurice Betournay

Stephinie McGinnis of James' No Frills in Dryden and Terri Bell from the Local Services Board of Melgund Township are among the many supporters making our Canada Day Celebration on July 1st possible! We're so grateful for their incredible support and can't wait to celebrate with everyone. Photo: Maurice Betournay

Thank you James’ No Frills

Melgund Recreation 28 Jun 2025

Stephinie McGinnis and James' No Frills' support makes this year's Canada Day Celebration a success; join us...

Melgund Township News for June 2025 Future memories are being poured in Melgund! This new cement pad, for the cookshack extension and pavilion is set to be the heart of many Canada Day celebrations and community gatherings. Photo: Terri Bell

Future memories are being poured in Melgund! This new cement pad, for the cookshack extension and pavilion is set to be the heart of many Canada Day celebrations and community gatherings. Photo: Terri Bell

Melgund Township News for June 2025

Melgund Recreation 21 Jun 2025

LSB gears up for Canada Day: door prizes, food, and volunteer needs discussed. Cookshack expansion also underway.

New Pavilion for Food, Arts, and Community Events Construction almost complete! The new Melgund Township Pavilion is ready to become the heart of our community's food, arts, and gathering events. Photo: Terri Bell

Construction almost complete! The new Melgund Township Pavilion is ready to become the heart of our community's food, arts, and gathering events. Photo: Terri Bell

New Pavilion for Food, Arts, and Community Events

Melgund Recreation 17 Jun 2025

Melgund's new pavilion: a vibrant community hub for diverse food, arts, and joyous gatherings.

Melgund Township Summer Event on July 1st Get ready to soak up the vibrant atmosphere at Melgund Township's first Summer Market this July 1st. Discover unique treasures from local artists and businesses during the silent auction, savor delicious food, and enjoy lively performances.