Culture and Recreation

Family Day is Monday February 15, 2021. Enjoy the day with a fun activity.

This year, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and other related restrictions on gatherings, the Town of Deseronto is not planning any in-person activities for Family Day, Monday, February 15th, 2021.

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN DISTANCED FAMILY ACTIVITY THIS FAMILY DAY.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 12–15, 2021, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

How to Participate

Watch the Live Map

Enter Your Bird List Into eBird

POSTERS

SOCIAL MEDIA

SLIDESHOW

PRESS RELEASE

Fish without a license

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without buying a fishing license, during:

  • Family Fishing Weekend in February (February 13-15, 2021)

  • Mother’s Day Weekend in May (May 8-9, 2021)

  • Father’s Day Weekend in June (June 19-20, 2021)

  • Family Fishing Week in July (July 3-11, 2021)

Follow fishing rules

License-free periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. You must:

  • follow conservation license catch limits

  • obey size limits and sanctuaries

  • follow the fishing regulations

Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary

Use Fish ON-Line

Find family fishing events

Family Fishing is celebrated across the province. Check the website to find a family fishing derby, an event near you, or a place to go fishing.

Free loans for rods and reels

TackleShare loans out rods and reels for free. New anglers can gear up at locations across the province including:

  • Ontario provincial parks

  • conservation authorities

  • libraries - The Deseronto Library runs the Deseronto Tackleshare Program

TackleShare is an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters program supported by Ontario Power Generation.

GET OUT FOR A WALK, HIKE, WINTER BIKE, OR SNOWSHOE!

There are many great local places for a walk, around Town, Centennial Park or at the local conservation authority.

Family Day is Monday February 15, 2021. Enjoy the day with a fun activity.

This year, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and other related restrictions on gatherings, the Town of Deseronto is not planning any in-person activities for Family Day, Monday, February 15th, 2021.

PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN DISTANCED FAMILY ACTIVITY THIS FAMILY DAY.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 12–15, 2021, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

How to Participate

Watch the Live Map

Enter Your Bird List Into eBird

POSTERS

SOCIAL MEDIA

SLIDESHOW

PRESS RELEASE

Fish without a license

Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without buying a fishing license, during:

  • Family Fishing Weekend in February (February 13-15, 2021)

  • Mother’s Day Weekend in May (May 8-9, 2021)

  • Father’s Day Weekend in June (June 19-20, 2021)

  • Family Fishing Week in July (July 3-11, 2021)

Follow fishing rules

License-free periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. You must:

  • follow conservation license catch limits

  • obey size limits and sanctuaries

  • follow the fishing regulations

Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary

Use Fish ON-Line

Find family fishing events

Family Fishing is celebrated across the province. Check the website to find a family fishing derby, an event near you, or a place to go fishing.

Free loans for rods and reels

TackleShare loans out rods and reels for free. New anglers can gear up at locations across the province including:

  • Ontario provincial parks

  • conservation authorities

  • libraries - The Deseronto Library runs the Deseronto Tackleshare Program

TackleShare is an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters program supported by Ontario Power Generation.

GET OUT FOR A WALK, HIKE, WINTER BIKE, OR SNOWSHOE!

There are many great local places for a walk, around Town, Centennial Park or at the local conservation authority.

Family Day 2021 Notice

This year, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns and other related restrictions on gatherings, the Town of Deseronto is not planning any in-person activities for Family Day, Monday, February 15th, 2021.

We are planning on getting the community engaged in family events that you can participate in on your own initiative, on Monday, February 15, 2021.

Participate in your own distanced family activity this Family Day.

Great Backyard Bird Count

COVID Statement: Watching birds is a safe and enjoyable activity we can do during the Covid pandemic. For the 2021 Great Backyard Bird Count, we strongly urge participants to comply with all current country, province, state, or municipal Covid-19 regulations and guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, social distancing while birdwatching and wearing a mask when birding with others. Thank you for protecting yourself and your community while celebrating the wonders of birds.

Birds are everywhere, all the time, doing fascinating things. Join us, February 12–15, 2021, when the world comes together for the love of birds.

How to Participate


Be a Part of a Global Event

Watch observation lists roll in from around the world. Each submitted checklist becomes a glowing light on our bird sightings map.

Watch the Live Map

Great Backyard Bird Count results from 2020:

  • 268,674 Estimated Participants

  • 27,270,156 Total Birds Counted

  • 6,942 Species of Birds Identified

  • 194 Countries

Mourning Dove by Ostdrossel/Project FeederWatch.

Share Your Birds with Us

The Great Backyard Bird Count uses eBird, one of the world’s largest nature databases. It stores more than 100 million bird sightings contributed each year and is used by professionals for science and conservation. Contribute to eBird and become a citizen scientist.

New to the Great Backyard Bird Count or to using eBird? Explore our How to Participate on options for entering your bird lists.

Enter Your Bird List Into eBird


Please be careful and use caution on lake ice.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to remind members of the community accessing frozen waterways, that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure there is sufficient quality ice to support the weight being applied (persons with and without…

The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to remind members of the community accessing frozen waterways, that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure there is sufficient quality ice to support the weight being applied (persons with and without vehicles). Supplied photo

Follow these tips from the Insurance Bureau of Canada regarding Ice Safety.

Use designated ice surfaces.

  1. Measure ice thickness in several locations.

  2. Avoid traveling on the ice at night or when it is snowing.

  3. Never go onto ice alone.

  4. Stay off river ice and avoid the narrows between lakes.

  5. Wear a thermal protection buoyant suit or a lifejacket.

  6. Take safety equipment with you.

  7. Avoid alcohol.

    Reference link - http://www.ibc.ca/nb/disaster/ice/ice-safety-tips

Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee Meeting - January 18, 2021 - Teleconference

Notice of Meeting

The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee acts in an advisory capacity to Council regarding matters pertaining to park, sport, recreation, and culture.

The Committee meets on a regular basis every other month. The committee holds more meetings as required in order to plan special events, such as the Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Family Day, and Canada Day Celebrations each year.

The Committee is made up of community volunteers, Council members, and Town staff.

On-Line Link - start the video on YouTube

AGENDA - open pdf

Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee Meeting - November 5, 2020 - Teleconference

A bike with no rider rests at sunset on the side of the road. Explore Deseronto.

The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee acts in an advisory capacity to Council regarding matters pertaining to park, sport, recreation and culture.

The Committee meets on a regular basis every other month. The committee holds more meetings as required in order to plan special events, such as the Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Family Day and Canada Day Celebrations each year.

The Committee is made up of community volunteers, Council members and Town staff.

On-Line Link

AGENDA

Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee Meeting - October 15th, 2020 Electronic

The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee acts in an advisory capacity to Council regarding matters pertaining to park, sport, recreation and culture.

The Committee meets on a regular basis every month. The committee holds more meetings as required in order to plan special events, such as the Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Family Day and Canada Day Celebrations each year.

The Committee is made up of community volunteers, Council members and Town staff.

On-line Link

AGENDA

Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee Meeting - September 17th, 2020 Electronic

The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee acts in an advisory capacity to Council regarding matters pertaining to park, sport, recreation and culture.

The Committee meets on a regular basis every month. The committee holds more meetings as required in order to plan special events, such as the Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Family Day and Canada Day Celebrations each year.

The Committee is made up of community volunteers, Council members and Town staff.

On-line Link

AGENDA

Notice of Meeting - Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee - Electronic

The Deseronto Culture and Recreation Committee acts in an advisory capacity to Council regarding matters pertaining to park, sport, recreation and culture.

The Committee meets on a regular basis every month. The committee holds more meetings as required in order to plan special events, such as the Santa Claus Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Family Day and Canada Day Celebrations each year.

The Committee is made up of community volunteers, Council members and Town staff.

Dial in Number: 1.867.292.3030 or 1.587.405.1252

AGENDA

Congratulations to the Canada Day 2020 - Communities Connected Prize Winners

The Town of Deseronto, in partnership with Town of Greater Napanee, Tyendinaga Township and the Township of Stone Mills is pleased to announce the following winners of prizes for the various cross community contests held on July 1, 2020.

Festive Flowers- Winner: Valerie Lynds. Prize to be presented by Stone Mills.

Front Porch Tunes- Winner: Becky Lloyd-Peter. Prize to be presented by Greater Napanee.

We Are Canadian, Eh Photo- Winner: Kathy Alice Harding. Prize to be presented by Greater Napanee.

Spot the Maple Leaf- Winner: Annette Drew. Prize to be presented by Tyendinaga Township.

Front Porch Tour- Winner: Chantel Johnston. Prize to be presented by Deseronto.

We thank all those who participated in our Canada Day Activities. Winners drawn by Tyendinaga Township staff.

The Town of Deseronto thanks all the great folks who joined into the days activity here and across our various communities.

#CanadaDay #CommunitiesConnnected

On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/540565433286356

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Fitness Centre Reopening August 4th - with Use Conditions

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FITNESS CENTRE MEMBER NOTICE

The Fitness Centre will be re-opened for use August 4, 2020.
Gym use is By Appointment Only. No walk-ins.
All Current Member and Gym Rules remain in Effect.

Monday-Tuesday-open

Wednesday-closed

Thursday-Friday-Saturday-open

Sunday-closed

Appointments: 7am-8am   9am-10am   4pm-5pm   6pm-7pm
Staff will only open for entry at appointment times. Membership will be validated at booking.

Book an Appointment – Email - arena@deseronto.ca or call Town Hall at 613.396.2440     

Gym Users are asked to follow the rules of use.

Rules of Use

·         NO OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR IS PERMITTED IN THE FITNESS CENTRE

·         ALL WORKOUT TIMES MUST BE PRE-BOOKED

·         3 PEOPLE PERMITTED IN THE FITNESS CENTRE AT ONE TIME

·         PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF 6 FT (2 metres) IS MANDATORY

·         THERE IS TIME LIMIT OF 20 MINUTES PER MACHINE

·         USERS MUST SPRAY AND WIPE EQUIPMENT DOWN AS SOON AS THEY ARE FINISHED

·         FULL WORKOUTS ARE LIMITED TO THE 60 MINUTE TIME SLOT

·         BE RESPECTFUL OF FELLOW MEMBERS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES

·         EQUIPMENT MUST BE PUT BACK WHERE IT BELONGS IF IT IS MOVED

·         SHOWERS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THIS TIME

·         USE THE HAND SANITIZING STATIONS UPON ENTERING AND EXITING FITNESS CENTRE AS WELL AS BEFORE AND AFTER USING RESTROOMS

·         STATIONARY EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE MOVED AROUND

·         WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IF YOU COMMIT A SERIOUS OR REPEATED BREACH OF THESE RULES OF ETIQUETTE OR IF YOU ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER SERIOUS MISCONDUCT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND CO-OPERATION DURING THIS TIME

FACILITY STAFF

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Fishing Season Guidelines – May 2, 2020 – Boat Launch Closed

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Barricades for Closed Deseronto Boat Launch are set up in April 2020.

This Saturday May 2nd is opening day for Walleye and Northern Pike.

The Province declared a State of Emergency due to the COVID 19 Pandemic on March 17, 2020. The order restricts gatherings, use of public buildings and public spaces, and encourages physical distancing.

Please note:

The Deseronto Boat Launch is currently CLOSED due to the Provincial Emergency Order. The launch will reopen once the Province lifts its current restrictions.

A reminder that the OPP is policing the COVID 19 Emergency Order and that gatherings of more than 5 persons are prohibited.

For more information on the use of boat launches and marinas please see the Ministry Transportation letter to Boating Ontario.

https://www.boatingontario.ca/articles/covid-19-impact-on-marinas-in-ontario

The Town of Deseronto appreciates the patience and cooperation of all anglers at this time.

DESERONTO EMERGENCY ORDER – March 30, 2020

DESERONTO COVID RESPONSE PAGE – March 1, 2020

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HELPING HANDS FOOD BANK THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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The Helping Hands Food Bank would like to thank everyone in Deseronto and Tyendinaga Township for their wonderful support over the last few weeks.

Your food donations and financial support have made a difference in our efforts to help those who are less fortunate. The phone calls of support and offering of volunteer hours shows the heart of our communities.

We also thank our unselfish regular volunteers who jumped to the forefront during this unprecedented event and went beyond their normal duties.

We want to thank the staff at the Town Hall for being the hub of this community service, your time and efforts are appreciated .

We greatly thank one and all.  

Helping Hands Food Bank/Deseronto & Tyendinaga Township.


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Ontario Government Seniors Support - Looking to Community for Help

During this difficult time, it is more important than ever to come together and help those in need, ensuring Ontarians have access to food, medicine and basic necessities.

The Ontario government is encouraging volunteerism to support seniors, people with disabilities and other Ontarians impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the attached information, share with your members and visit www.sparkontario.ca  if your organization needs volunteers or someone from your community is interested in helping those impacted by COVID-19.

We thank you for your continued support in volunteering in Ontario. Stay safe.

Kendra Adema

Regional Development Advisor

705-760-5896  

Appeal Letter - English

Appeal Letter - French

Program Advisory - English

Program Advisory - French

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Request for Proposals - Event Based Tourism Strategy

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The Town of Deseronto seeks Proposals for the preparation and authoring of an Event Based Tourism Strategy.

The Town of Deseronto is transitioning from a primary, secondary and service-based business centre - to a tourism, culture and event-based community. Currently, our residential and family-based tourism products are in development, and our regional partners are loosely engaged in our development process.

In order to provide guidance, the Town of Deseronto wishes to utilize a consultant to facilitate key regional stakeholder meetings to produce an event-based tourism strategy report that reinforces this tourism/community event-based theme as a driver of community development.

DOWNLOAD THE R.F.P.

See the Deseronto Employment Opportunities Page

Interested applicants are invited to submit 3 copies of a confidential R.F.P submission, clearly marked “Deseronto Event Based Tourism Strategy” by Friday, April 3rd at 4:00 p.m., to 

ATTN. Christine Martin – CAO/Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Deseronto

331 Main Street

P.O. Box 310

Deseronto, Ontario. K0K 1X0