Recreation and Community
Culture in Hawkesbury
Cultural Initiatives in Hawkesbury

Cultural Initiatives in Hawkesbury

The Importance of Culture in Hawkesbury

Culture within a community is important for several reasons. It conveys both individual and collective identity, thus strengthening social cohesion and a sense of belonging to a community. In Hawkesbury, as in many other communities, culture enables the transmission of values, customs, and traditions, while preserving history. By prioritizing this, the Town of Hawkesbury stands out as a place that promotes open-mindedness, respect for differences, and tolerance. Culture, therefore, becomes a vehicle for intercultural dialogue, and Hawkesbury’s involvement through cultural activities enhances quality of life, entertainment, social cohesion, and fosters intercultural synergy.

Hawkesbury Public Library

Read, dream, learn.

The Hawkesbury Public Library holds a central place within its community by offering much more than just a collection of books. It stands out as a vibrant, educational, and cultural hub, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its users. Visit the Library's website to explore the full range of services and activities available.

Visit the Library's website

Community Cultural Initiatives

Culture is above all a community affair.

Many community initiatives contribute to making Hawkesbury a place that values culture. To view the initiatives, click on the following links: 

Centre Culturel le Chenail 

Théâtre Cercle Gascon

Prescott-Russell Arts Council

 

Discovery Trail

Discover the region's history, culture and talents with this interactive initiative.

Discovery Trail.
Come and discover the culture of our region through games and educational capsules. Whether you're on your own, in a group, or with your family, the trail is open to you at any time of day. All you need is a cell phone, headphones and your desire to learn. With more than 15 stations spread over 1.5 km, the course will keep you entertained.   

Town Festivals and Cultural Initiatives

Multicultural Festival, Blues-Country Festival, Journée Champêtre, Fusion-Culture Evening, Christmas Market

Multicultural Festival

The Multicultural Festival was born of a desire to discover and immerse oneself in the values of several cultures, creating a new synergy by using culture as a common ground. In partnership with the “Communauté francophone accueillante” initiative, the first edition took place in 2022. Since then, the event has grown in popularity.

The success of this initiative was felt by over 20,000 participants who attended the three days of celebrations. With over 20 shows, games and family activities, as well as many cultural discoveries, the Town of Hawkesbury succeeded in achieving several objectives: encouraging culture, stimulating the local economy, energizing our downtown, establishing a discovery niche and reinforcing rural vitality.

The Hawkesbury Multicultural Festival is held at Pioneers' Place on Main Street East in Hawkesbury.

The Festival usually occurs during the last weekend of June.   

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Blues-Country Festival

Family Fun Day

"Soirée Fusion-Culture"

Christmas Parade