The Sundridge Sunflower Festival Committee has been hard at work planning for the 2010 Sunflower Festival to take place on Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14 within the downtown core of the Village. Based on the success of last year, the committee is building the content of the Festival on what visitors gave us as feedback. The following is just a short summary of what is confirmed for this year’s visitors to the festival so make sure that you keep up to date by checking this site frequently.

Friday night Andy Campbell, your host for the evening, will again provide us with an outdoor movie night at the Sundridge Community Centre. This was a great success last year and we are excited to see what Andy brings to the big screen.

Based on the success of the 2009 event, vendors have been coming forward anxious to participate in our Main Street Market and now number at 53 participants. There is now a waiting list for new vendors to be part of the Main Street Market which is organized by Betty and Jean.

Sandra Hall has been recruiting musicians for the Main Street Stage which will have performers again from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. After a short break there will be a street dance on Main Street from 6:00 until 10:00 pm to wrap up the festival.

Ashlee, our newest and youngest volunteer committee member, will be providing children’s activities at the Sundridge Lions Park throughout the day. Ashlee is keen with some great ideas and we look forward to see what she has for the young visitors to the Festival. Kathy is hosting canoe races and would really like to see some cardboard boats out there this year. We want to thank our lone competitor from last year and invite all to get building for this year.

There are lots of other activities throughout the day planned as well but like stated, these activities are confirmed and who knows what other activities are going to take place. Make sure you mark that weekend down on your calendar and plan to attend the Sundridge Sunflower in August, in Sunny Sundridge, located on the shores of beautiful Lake Bernard.

The Village of Sundridge, on the shore of beautiful Lake Bernard, truly is at the heart of Ontario's Near North.

Located at the junction of Hwy. 11 and Hwy. 124, Sundridge is less than an hour from Huntsville, Parry Sound and North Bay, and just a short hop from Algonquin Park. If road travel is too slow, we are also served by the South River-Sundridge Airport, offering affordable fuel and tie-down fees.

Visitors to our community will appreciate a range of amenities, including our parks, beach and boat launch, several restaurants, internet cafe, bar, supermarket, liquor store and hardware stores, fishing and outdoor supplies, hotel and B&B accommodations, rental cottages, and nearby campgrounds.

Sundridge is a popular summer and winter destination. Whether you are looking for a place to swim in the summer or ride your snowmobile in the winter, or a place to fish in either season, we have you covered.

We are a vibrant community, full of friendly people and blessed with many hardworking volunteers in our service clubs, churches, business sector and the community at large. It is through the efforts of these people that Sundridge can boast a range of community events throughout the year, including the Sunflower Festival.

Whether fishing, boating, swimming, golfing, dining or just enjoying the natural scenic beauty, make sunny Sundridge a part of your Northern Ontario Vacation.

 It is possible to drive right through Sundridge without seeing one of the community's greatest assets.

Sundridge sits at the north end of Lake Bernard, and while it might not be as big as Lake Simcoe, Lake Nipissing or Georgian Bay, it stands out in its own way. At approximately 7km long and 2.5km wide, Lake Bernard holds the record as the largest freshwater lake in the world without a single island.

Historically used for logging, these days the lake is mostly used for recreation and enjoyed for its natural beauty. Sandy and shallow near the shore, Bernard is ideal for family swimming. A short distance from shore, the bottom drops off to a depth suitable for boating, sailing, diving and fishing.

Fish species include lake trout, whitefish, yellow perch, rock bass and smallmouth bass. Due to the lake's depth, the best fishing is for trout and whitefish. Ice fishing is particularly popular, with clusters of shacks dotting the lake like miniature towns.

The lake is shared by cottages, homes, resorts and campgrounds, including the prestigious Glen Bernard girls' camp.

The village provides public boat launching and docking facilities, adjacent to a park, picnic area and beach. The park is one of the primary locations of the Sunflower Festival.

Whether fishing, boating, swimming, golfing, dining or just enjoying the natural scenic beauty, make sunny Sundridge a part of your Northern Ontario Vacation.