Bring home your friends and family
to celebrate
North Bay's
100th Anniversary!
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
City of North Bay, we acknowledge that the sacred land on which we gather, live, work and play is the
traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg People, specifically Nipissing First Nation, and is protected by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.
We are grateful to share in calling this land and
the City of North Bay home.
Photo Credit: Tourism North Bay
It’s the Celebration of the Century!
Join us for the North Bay Homecoming Festival, a spectacular celebration of North Bay’s centennial!
This once-in-a-lifetime free event brings our community together August 1 – 3, 2025 to honour the rich history, vibrant culture and inspiring stories that have shaped our city over the past 100 years.
Event Highlights
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Historical exhibits & hands-on exploring
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Artisan market
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Family-friendly activities, games and demonstrations
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Inter-faith service
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Mayor’s corn roast
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Live music & performances from local musicians
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And much, much more – stay tuned for updates!
Whether you’re a lifelong local, a newcomer, a visitor with roots in the Bay, or an Indigenous person whose ancestors called this land home, this Festival is your chance to reconnect, remember, and celebrate!
Come be a part of North Bay’s legacy and its future!
Festival Activities
Opening Celebration!
Friday, August 1st - 5:30 pm (Time TBC)
Help kick off a weekend of family fun and festivities with North Bay's Town Crier, North Bay Pipes and Drums (celebrating their 100th year!) and more!
Artisan Village
Welcome to our artisan village.
Explore the creativity and discover local hand crafted treasures!
Car Show Village
Marvel at stunning vintage cars, connect with fellow car lovers, and enjoy a day filled with nostalgia and timeless cars with the North Bay Cruiser Car Club!
Downtown Village
Self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour of downtown’s historic buildings and heritage window displays by downtown businesses.
Museum Village (Quints & NB Museum)
Step into the past with free admission to the Dionne Quintuplets Museum and the North Bay Museum’s 100 Years of North Bay exhibit. (See schedule for hours. Free admission during Festival.)
Mayor's Corn Roast
Sunday, August 3rd - 5 pm
Nothing says community like a fresh corn roast! (Followed by the City of North Bay outdoor movie night.)
Explorer's Village
Hands-on explorations of fun yesterday and today with 2 hour demonstrations throughout the weekend! (Watch the schedule for details)
Multi-faith Service & Celebration
Join the celebration Sunday afternoon with a unique multi-faith celebration of community, faith and peace on the waterfront.
Heritage Railway & Carousel
Experience the magic of the lovingly restored Heritage Carousel or take a nostalgic tour on the Heritage railway mini train! $1 rides during the Festival!
Heritage Village
Step into the past and immerse yourself in North Bay's history for all ages.