Cornwall Tourism

05/29/2026

Fight Time Championship (FTC) continues its expansion with FTC 13, set to take place on May 30th at the Cornwall Civic Complex, marking the organization’s first-ever event in the city.

Click the link below for more information and to purchase tickets now!

Cornwall, ON – Fight Time Championship (FTC) continues its expansion with FTC 13, set to take place on May 30th at the Cornwall Civic Complex, marking the organization’s first-ever event in the city. With over 1,000 spectators expected, this amateur kickboxing event promises an electrifying nigh...

05/28/2026

Here's are some events to keep a look out for this weekend ahead!👇
Feast of Friends – Tribute to The Doors
📅 Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 PM
📍 The Port Theatre
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rock as Feast of Friends brings The Doors’ iconic sound to life at the historic Port Theatre.

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison Revisited
📅 Saturday, May 30 | 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
📍 Historic SDG Jail
Step into a one-of-a-kind concert experience as Paul Anthony brings Johnny Cash’s legendary Folsom Prison performance to life inside the historic SDG Jail.

A Fox on the Fairway – Seaway Valley Theatre Company
📅 Saturday, May 30 | 7:30 PM
📅 Sunday, May 31 | 2:00 PM
📍 Seaway Valley Theatre
Enjoy an evening of nonstop laughter as Fox on the Fairway takes over Seaway Valley Theatre, for its second last weekend.

The Incredible Edible Plants Festival
📅 Saturday, May 30 | 10:00am
📍 Cornwall Civic Complex Parking Lot
Celebrate the joy of gardening at the Incredible Edible Plant Festival, a vibrant community event hosted by Transition Cornwall +

Click the link to find out more about these events and how to attend! https://cornwalltourism.com/your-cornwall-weekend-guide/

05/21/2026

Cornwall Capture the Moment 📸✨

Show us Cornwall through your lens.

From sunsets on the river to downtown hangs and everyday moments that just feel right — we want photos that show why Cornwall is worth the stop.

One photo will be featured on Highway 401 tourism signage, welcoming visitors to Cornwall as they drive by 👋

✅ Open to ages 18+
📸 Submit up to 3 original photos
🎁 One selected photo wins a local gift pack full of Cornwall experiences
⏰ Deadline: June 12, 2026
🔗 Submit here: https://cornwalltourism.com/cornwall-capture-the-moment/

05/19/2026

This summer, you’re invited to a party! The Cornwall Community Museum is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with events running from now until September.

Cornwall, ON – This summer, you’re invited to a party! The Cornwall Community Museum is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with events running from now until September. In June 1956, the SD&G Historical Society announced a fundraising campaign to open a museum. Howard Smith Paper Mills (later Domt...

05/15/2026

Make the most of your long weekend with these upcoming events!👇

Take It Easy: Epic Eagles Tribute Show
📅Saturday, May 16 | 7:00 PM
📍Port Theatre

Plan Your Perfect Day: Cornwall Wedding Show
📅Saturday & Sunday, May 16–17 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍DEV Hotel & Conference Centre

Feel the Rush: Season Opener at Cornwall Motor Speedway
📅Sunday May 17 | Races start at 4:00 PM
📍Cornwall Motor Speedway

For more information about these events, visit our website: https://cornwalltourism.com/a-busy-long-weekend-ahead/

05/15/2026

Great news for rural tourism businesses- Agritourism Ontario has officially launched the new ON Farm Fun app, making it easier for residents and visitors to discover authentic farm experiences across the province. 🌾📱

The app connects users with on-farm activities including pick-your-own experiences, farm tours, seasonal festivals, markets, workshops, and family-friendly attractions, all in one convenient place.

Features include:
• Interactive maps to find nearby farms and agritourism destinations
• Search tools by location, activity, and season
• Real-time updates on events and availability
• Curated itineraries and suggested farm trails
• Direct links to farm websites and contact information

The new platform is designed to help strengthen connections between consumers and local food producers while supporting rural communities and agritourism businesses across Ontario.

Learn more:
https://apps.apple.com/il/app/on-farm-fun/id6753594557

05/14/2026

PARTY LIKE IT'S 1956! 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORNWALL COMMUNITY MUSEUM

Get your tickets today @ https://cornwallcommunitymuseum.com/store/70th-anniversary-sock-hop/

If you need to brush up on your 1950s vocabulary check out this list of slang and slogans from the golden era! Hope to see you at the party!

Actor - a show-off.

Agitate the gravel - to leave in your car quickly

Ankle-biter - a small child.

Ape - to get really, really mad.

Backseat bingo - to make out, or neck, in the backseat of a car

Bad news - a person who is depressing or difficult to be around.

Bash - a great party

Blast - a great time.

Chariot - a car

Cranked - a way of saying you are very excited.

Cruisin' for a bruisin' - looking for trouble or just in the mood to fight

Cut out - to leave quickly

Don't have a cow - don't freak out

Flick - a movie

Flip - being very excited.

Heat - hot-rodders used this term for the police.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch - a phrase used to corral a storyteller who had moved away from the main point.

Pad - a very cool way to refer to your home.

Peepers - eyeglasses.

Punch it - to give it gas and go fast.

Rattle your cage - if someone annoys you or makes you angry

Scream - means driving very quickly.

Souped up - when you take a normal car and turn it into a hot rod .

Split - to leave.

Square - an uncool person.

Threads - clothes

Total - destroying something past the point of repair.

Word from the bird - the truth.

05/13/2026

📢 Call for Photos: Cornwall Capture the Moment

The City of Cornwall is looking for tourism‑focused photographs to represent our community on new Highway 401 tourism signage.

Photos should highlight the places, experiences, and sense of place that make people want to stop and discover Cornwall.

✔ Open to individuals 18+
✔ Up to 3 photos per person
✔ Images may be used for future tourism marketing
✔ Final photo selected by City Council
🗓 Submit by June 12, 2026
🔗 Full details & submissions: https://cornwalltourism.com/cornwall-capture-the-moment/

05/13/2026

Cornwall Ontario – Cyclists have a new reason to enjoy Cornwall’s Riverside Trail – a new layer of asphalt in key sections of the picturesque waterfront route. New pavement has been laid on the part of the path the runs between the Cornwall Canal and the St. Lawrence River in the west end, a