The Elliot Lake Uranium Heritage Days Festival is a unique, multi-day festival that takes place every summer during the Canada Day long weekend. The festival offers special events and activities throughout the weekend to celebrate our wonderful community.
Uranium Heritage Days 2022
Friday, July 1st
| Beach Party |
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Join us for an afternoon of fun at Spruce Beach!
- Includes swimming, a BBQ, and games for every age
- 12:00pm-4:00pm
- 12:00pm - Face paining booth opens and sand sculpture contest begins
- 12:30pm - Relay Race (teams of 4)
- 1:30pm - Spike Ball Tournament (Youth and Adult Divisions)
- 2:30pm - Beach treasure hunt challenge
- 3:30pm - Judgement of sand castle contest
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| Fireworks |
- Begins at dusk
- Launched from the North Industrial Area
- Best viewed from Spruce Beach, Westview Park or Boat Launch
- Livestream of event will be available through the City's socials for accessibility. Viewers can control noise levels and re-watch
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Saturday, July 2nd
| Decorating Contest |
Help us celebrate Elliot Lake! Decorate your home, bikes/vehicles or storefront in honour of the community, festival, or holidays!
- Contest will be judged on July 2nd and the top 3 of each category will receive a special prizes
Enter the competition by June 30, 2022, to register:
Decorating Contest Entry Form
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| Street Dance |
- Live music, beer garden and vendors
- Located at Centennial Arena
- Schedule:
- 5:00pm - Gates Open
- 5:45pm-6:45pm - Opening Act: The Tarvelles
- 7:00pm-8:00pm - Opening Act: The Shed Jammers
- 8:30pm-9:30pm - Headliner: Jess Moskaluke
- 10:00pm-11:30pm - Headliner: George Canyon
For further information on the event, artists, and venue, please visit our Uranium Heritage Days Street Dance page.
For advance ticket purchasing, please visit our online form.
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Sunday, July 3rd
| Geology Tours |
- Hosted by the Elliot Lake Nuclear and Mining Museum Curator, Amelia D'Amato, with help and support from local geologist and naturalists
- Registration is necessary - no fee.
- Two tours: 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm (same itinerary)
- Bathroom break will be available midway through
- Departure and drop-off at Collins Hall
- Will tour North down Hwy 108 up to Mississagi, with stops along the way to learn about key geological features in our area
- Participants encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and proper footwear, and to apply to apply sunscreen and bug repellent as needed
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If you have any questions about any of the events being held during The Elliot Lake Uranium Heritage Days Festival please call 705-848-2287 ext. 2300 or email recreation@elliotlake.ca
