Canadian Museum of Water

06/18/2026

☀️It’s going to be a SPLASH!💦

The big day is TOMORROW presented by Todd Lalonde - Desjardins Insurance Agent!🌞

Celebrate the start of Summer with us with a great meal from The Boathouse Eatery, see and network with others members and businesses and dunk local celebs:
MP Adam Chambers
Stephanie Siedel - Simcoe County's Bounce Radio
Dan Travers - Canadian Museum of Water
Rick Gordon - MidlandToday
Luke - Triple Tech
Deanna Palazzo Dalzell - The PULSE Nutrition

We'll have a limited amount of tickets to be purchased day of - make sure to get there early!

06/17/2026

Watch CTV News tonight at 6 & 11pm as our Executive Director Dan Travers announces CELEBRATE WATER! in Midland’s Little Lake Park with Midland Mayor Bill Gordon and members of council.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Let’s make Celebrate Water a splash! We’re looking for volunteers to join our month-long community celebration this July.
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Canadian Museum of Water

06/13/2026

Butter tart anyone?!

06/13/2026

Join us June 13 at the Canadian Museum of Water Interactive Hub in the Midland Cultural Centre during the Butter Tart Festival!

Meet guest artist Billy Oliver as he creates miniature copper water pots and shares stories about Indigenous perspectives and connections to water. You may even be treated to the sounds of his pan flute.

Stop by, say hello, and enjoy this unique opportunity to experience art, culture, and storytelling.

📍 Midland Cultural Centre
📅 June 13
🎉 Butter Tart Festival

06/08/2026

On World Ocean Day, we celebrate the oceans that connect us all.

From the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic, Canada’s three ocean coastlines remind us of the importance of understanding, protecting, and valuing our waters—from coast to coast to coast - for today and for future generations.

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06/06/2026

Water, Climate, and Our Shared Future.

This World Environment Day, the global call is .

As a member of the Global Network of Water Museums, the Canadian Museum of Water celebrates the vital role water plays in sustaining life, communities, and ecosystems.

Every restored wetland, protected watershed, and act of water stewardship is a signal of hope and a step toward a more resilient future.

Together, we can help ensure that water continues to connect, sustain, and inspire generations to come.

*What signal will you send for our climate and water future?*

06/05/2026

LET’S CELEBRATE WATER! IN MIDLAND THIS JULY 💧

This summer, Midland, Ontario transforms into a month-long festival of arts, science, culture, community, and discovery—all connected through water.

From Little Lake Park and the waterfront to downtown businesses, cultural spaces, and community gathering spots, the entire town becomes part of the experience.

Across Midland, you’ll discover:
✨ A floating public art installation on Little Lake
🎭 Live performances and cultural programming
🔬 Workshops, talks, demonstrations, and interactive experiences
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly activities and community events
🌊 Adrian the Water Drop’s Passport Adventure

Follow clues, collect stamps, explore local businesses and featured locations, and uncover hidden gems across town for a chance to win a grand prize!

Created by the Canadian Museum of Water, Celebrate Water! invites residents, cottagers, boaters, and visitors to experience Midland in a whole new way.

The festival runs July 1–31, launching on Canada Day at Little Lake Park.

Visit Celebrate Water Headquarters at the Canadian Museum of Water inside the Midland Cultural Centre for information and updates.

💙 Come explore. Come connect. Come celebrate water.

📅 July 1–31, 2026
📍 Midland, Ontario

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