Family Fishing Day

Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun during the 2024 Family Fishing Day! Please stay tuned for details on the 2025 event coming out next January.

We are excited to host a Family Fishing Day event this spring. Join us for fun games, crafts, face-painting, live music, a community fundraiser, cash BBQ and, of course, fishing!

Industry professionals will be on hand with booths to showcase and share water safety tips and information on invasive species, natural habitats, impact of pollution, and much more.

Pop into the Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre to learn about the history of Amherst Island.

We encourage you and your family to bring a fishing rod or two, life jackets and join in the fun.

Pre-registration is required but the event is free for all and will be happening rain or shine!

father and daughter fishing on dock

When and where

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Admission: Pre-registration is required but it's free for all to enjoy! Please note that there is a cash BBQ available and ferry crossings fares may apply depending on if you walk or drive.

Location: Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre, 5220 Front Road, Stella, Amherst Island.

Volunteer at this event

Community events are not possible without the help of volunteers. Donate your time by joining the volunteer team for this year's celebration. We are looking for volunteers aged 14 years and over to lend a helping hand at this event.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Set-up and take-down
Parking attendants
Greeters
Kids Zone attendants
And more!

High school community service hours are available on request. Visit our Volunteering page to learn more and register today!

How to get there

The Amherst Island ferry service runs daily and takes 20 minutes.

Getting to the island is half the fun! Enjoy the views during the short ride and take in the beauty of Lake Ontario as you travel in style on the Frontenac II.

The return trip costs $10 per car and $1.50 per bicycle and is free for pedestrians. The ferry leaves just west of Millhaven on the half-hour and returns on the hour, daily.

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