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URL:https://junctioncreek.com/events/junction-creek-festival-2026/
SUMMARY:Junction Creek Festival and Trout Release
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Annual Junction Creek Festival &amp\; Trout Release w
 ill be held on  from 12-3pm at Twin Forks Park\, with the opening ceremon
 y starting at 12pm by the creek. This beloved community celebration honors
  the revival of Junction Creek\, return of life to the watershed\, the ded
 icated stewards who make it all possible\, and the inspiration of hope for
  future possibilities.\n\nCome celebrate with us! With an optional pay-wha
 t-you-can donation\, take part in an afternoon of outdoor fun and connect 
 with nature. The festival features interactive displays\, live reptiles fr
 om Science North\, community booths\, games\, and the highlight of the day
 \, the joyful release of brook trout into the creek. Stop by the BBQ for f
 ood and drinks\, available at budget-friendly prices (cash-only)\, and coo
 l off with ice-pops from Papaya Pops. Don’t forget to bring your reusabl
 e water bottle to help reduce waste.\n\nThe event begins at 12 PM by the c
 reek with an opening ceremony led by Better Beginnings Better Futures – 
 Indigenous Led Program\, starting the day in a good way with drum and song
 \, followed by opening remarks and a tobacco offering. There will also be 
 a special unveiling of a bronze sculpture by artist Tyler Fauvelle\, made 
 possible with support from Ramakko’s Source for Adventure and Agnico Eag
 le Ltd. The artwork commemorates the legacy of the late Dr. Jane Goodall a
 nd her involvement in the 2002 trout release\, a defining moment in the wa
 tershed’s recovery journey. This artwork will be connected to Junction C
 reek youth programs\, continuing to inspire hope through action and remind
 ing us that meaningful change is rooted in connection to the natural world
 \, collaborative effort\, and the belief that every individual can make a 
 difference.\n\nIn the weeks leading up to the festival\, local businesses\
 , volunteer groups\, and schools will come together for creek cleanups\, S
 ponsor-a-Fish Workplace Challenge\, and a youth Trout Message Campaign. Th
 ese hands-on activities help build environmental awareness and offer meani
 ngful ways for the community to get involved in this important initiative.
 \n\nYou can catch a glimpse of last year’s event in our Trout Release vi
 deo!\n\nGetting to the Event - "Sustainable commute" friendly event!\nHelp
  the planet and avoid the parking hassle by choosing a sustainable way to 
 get to the event! The parking lot fills up quickly\, but there are plenty 
 of easy\, eco-friendly options available\, whether you’re coming from ho
 me or parking a little farther away. Those who choose a sustainable way to
  get to the event will be entered to WIN A PRIZE featuring a gift basket c
 ourtesy of Tail Blazers!\n\nActive Transportation:\nTwin Forks Playground 
 is connected to the Junction Creek Waterway Park trail network—perfect f
 or walking or cycling! Bike racks will be available on-site.\nVirtual trai
 l maps: https://www.rainbowroutes.com/trail-network\n\nGOVA Transit:\nRide
  FREE public transit to the event—just let your driver know you're atten
 ding!\nDid you know that there are buses that travel between the New Sudbu
 ry Centre and Twin Forks Park?! Check out the resources below to help plan
  your trip.\nGOVA Transit Trip Planner: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/live
 /transit/trip-planner/\nDirections (English &amp\; French)\n\nCarpooling:\
 nReduce your carbon footprint and share the ride!\nCheckout smartcommute.c
 a\n\n[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="23" gal_title="Busing to festival"]\nSeek
 ing charitable donations and sponsors\nJoin our community of changemakers!
  Be part of a growing network of supporters committed to revitalizing our 
 environment and strengthening our connection to the land and water. Togeth
 er\, we can restore what has been damaged\, foster a deeper sense of envir
 onmental responsibility\, and create lasting resilience against climate ch
 ange. Your support helps build a future where nature thrives\, communities
  flourish\, and hope is passed down to generations to come.Please donate t
 oday!For more information about event sponsorship opportunities\, please r
 each out to Miranda at info@junctioncreek.com or call (705) 988-8736.Learn
  more about the trout release here: https://junctioncreek.com/community/ju
 nction-creek-festival/\n\n
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LOCATION:Twin Forks Playground\, 1475 Gary Avenue\, Sudbury\, P3A 5P3\, ON\
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