Timmins

Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology

Porcupine campus, hwy 101 e, +1 705 235-3211 (http://www.northernc.on.ca). english language college.

The atmosphere in Timmins is generally relaxed and slow-paced. Most activities revolve around the outdoors. The summers are great for camping, golfing and more. There are plenty of winter activities such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, snowmobiling and more. The Timmins Outdoors website offers more information on outdoor activities. (http://www.timminsoutdoors.ca/) (http://www.timminsoutdoors.ca/)

Summerfest

This is a family oriented weekend of fun. it offers a wide variety of activities for all, designed to bring the community together and celebrate summer. summerfest events are intended to promote pride in our community while getting residents physically active and generally having a great time.

Ribfest

Usually held at the end of june, the ribfest is a festival held at gillies lake. it is a day of award winning ribs and chicken, prepared by some of the best ribbers in north america. there are also live performances by local bands, a beverage tent and tons of children's activities!

Timmins Multi-Cultural Festival

On the first sunday of june, timmins holds a multi-cultural festival celebrating its unique cultural diversity. italian, croatian, polish, german, scottish, austrian, finnish, chinese, filipino, and native cultures as well as many others join together to celebrate the diversity of the community.

The Timmins Cinema 6

+1 705 268-7070, 215 cedar street south. daily matinee and evening shows in digital theatre sound. regular admission for evening shows is $9.25 for adults 14+ and $6 for children and seniors. matinees are $7 for adults and $5.75 for children and seniors. discount tuesdays are $6.50 for adults and $5.50 for children and seniors. please note that all prices are subject to change without notice.

The Archie Dillon Sportsplex

+1 705 360-2655, 396 theriault boulevard. this handicap-accessible facility has 3 pools hot, deep and a 37 metre/6 lane with 2 diving boards and a rock-climbing wall. supervised public and family swims are offered at various times throughout the week for a small admission. home of the timmins marlins swim club tmsc www.timminsmarlins.ca

Porcupine Ski Runners

+1 705 360-1444, highway 101. this facility has well-groomed trails for cross-country skiers. the cost for one day is $3 for a student or senior, $7 for an adult, or $15 for a family. the chalet is open from 8am to 9pm daily, however the trails are accessible at all hours there are 4 km of lights for night skiing. it is also possible to go snowshoeing at this facility. it only costs $1 for a student or a senior, $3 for an adult, or $7 for a family. please note that prices are subject to change without notice.

The Timmins Snowmobile Club

+1 705 264-7066. timmins is the centre of ontario's vast network of snowmobile trails. with over 2,000 members, the club maintains hundreds of kilometers of groomed trails and a clubhouse where visitors are welcome. you will require a permit to snowmobile. these are available from several local vendors and prices range depending on the length of the permit.

Mountjoy Independent Farmers' Market

+705-268-6571. open mid-july to mid-october saturday mornings only from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

skatepark

There is a skatepark open daily which is free of admission. +1 705 360-1361

walking trails

There are over 10 well-groomed walking trails in and around Timmins. For maps and more information visit the Timmins Outdoors website.

Uncle Buck’s Trout Farm

+1 705 268-6286. open may to september from 9am to 9pm for fly and bait fishing.

campsites

Many campsites offer equipment rental for fishing check before-hand.