Bringing Spaces Back to Life at Base31
Bringing Spaces Back to Life at Base31At Base31, our commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging spaces for families and the community continues to guide everything we do. Over the…
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In Conversation with Rick Sheppard’s Drifters
In Conversation with Rick Sheppard’s DriftersWe’re nearly one month into the Drill Hall RBC Stage concert series, and all we can say is: wow. Every summer, this space transforms—welcoming new…
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
A bold hot dog company serving up mouthwatering hot dogs and sausages piled high with locally-sourced ingredients, homemade sauces and all the fixings.
THE WATERFRONT RIVER PUB & TERRACE
Craft Beer, Wines, Spiffy Cocktails and a Cutting Edge Cookery Team.
In Conversation with La Baracca
In Conversation with La BaraccaAt Base31, food + drink is just one of the multitude of experiences that brings us all together. But it’s more than that. It’s a vehicle…
Friday Night Markets
June – August | 7PM – 11PM
As the sun sets, The Commissary comes alive with a night market featuring micro-retailers and artisanal vendors, music and delicious eats under twinkling lights.
DJ Ombudsman Presents: Dub Loons + Friends
Veteran DJ and curator Hri Neil (aka DJ Ombudsman) brings his deep, cross-genre music knowledge to the Commissary every weekend. From laid-back Friday listening sessions to sunny House grooves on Saturday afternoons, he sets the tone for summer. Saturday nights feature Dub Loons + Friends—a rotating lineup of guest DJs celebrating the full spectrum of house music with an inclusive, high-vibe dance floor. Check out the lineup below.
Boardwalk Vendor Pop-ups
Fridays + Saturdays | June-August | Running throughout the Commissary opening hours
Wander the boardwalk and explore thoughtfully curated offerings from local artisans and makers–perfect for discovering hidden gems and unique finds.
The Commissary Stage
The outdoor stage at The Commissary hosts free live music performances, with even more exciting shows during the weekends of the Pretty Excellent Country Music Festival and Rock the County Music Festival.
A New Chapter for the Moir House: Honouring Its Legacy
A New Chapter for the Moir House: Honouring Its Legacy For more than 80 years, Building 42 has stood as a quiet witness to history—first as the epicentre of morale-boosting…
Business of The Year
We are beyond grateful and truly humbled to have been named Business of the Year at the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards last Thursday evening. It…
Sensory Garden
SENSORY GARDENThis unique space heightens our senses through nature-based play and creates a special and whimsical place for kids and kids-at-heart alike at the base.ABOUT THE SENSORY GARDENWhether you are…
Tiller’s Folly
$39 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Nov 8, 7:30PM
Tiller’s FollyBUY TICKETS The Pilot’s Lounge Saturday, November 8 7:30PM $39 plus fees + taxes Tiller’s Folly The Pilot’s Lounge Saturday, November 8 7:30PM $39 plus fees + taxesBUY TICKETSDrawing…
The Grapes of Wrath: Unplugged – SOLD OUT
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Thu Oct 30, 7:30PM
The Grapes of Wrath: Unplugged – SOLD OUTBUY TICKETS The Pilot’s Lounge Thursday, October 30 7:30PM $39 – $59 plus fees + taxes The Grapes of Wrath:Unplugged – SOLD OUT…
Holiday Events
HOLIDAY EVENTS AT BASE31 Celebrate the holiday season at Base31, with festive events running from Thanksgiving weekend through to New Year’s. UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS
CRESSY MUSTARD CO.
Hand-crafted, small batch delights including truffle fries, pickerel po’ boy, lobster rolls, and your choice of an ahi tuna or black bean tostada bowl.
OCTOBER
Friday + Saturday | 11am to 2pm (open until 7pm on event nights)
Sunday | 11am to 2pm
Monday – Thursday | Closed
LA BARACCA
Fresh, local Sicilian cuisine, prepared daily and complete with fresh meats and vegetables on a revolving menu.
OCTOBER
Friday + Saturday | 12pm to 8pm
Sunday | 12pm to 5pm
Monday – Thursday | Closed
LA CUBANA
Cuban comfort food, offering a vibrant, tropical fusion of bold Caribbean flavours.
OCTOBER
Friday | 4pm to 8pm
Saturday | 12pm to 9pm
Sunday – Thursday | Closed
SMOKING J’s BBQ
Texan-inspired smoked meats, including sliced brisket, pork side ribs and more tasty options.
OCTOBER
Friday | 1pm to 9pm
Saturday | 1pm to 10pm
Sunday | 1pm to 5pm
Monday – Thursday | Closed
LEMONS & SWEETS
Hand-crafted fresh lemonade, delicious locally made, dairy free, gluten free and vegan gelato.
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
THE HUT SMOOTHIE & JUICE BAR
Delicious and nutritious smoothies, juices and light bites.
OCTOBER
Saturday + Sunday | 11am to 2pm
Monday – Friday | Closed
THE COMMISSARY BAR
The Commissary Bar is your destination for handcrafted cocktails and curated drink pairings that elevate your meal, spark conversation and delight the senses. Enjoy a variety of beer, cider, wine and cocktails.
OCTOBER
Friday | 11am to 11pm
Saturday | 11am to 12am
Sunday | 11am to 5pm
Monday – Thursday | Closed
Lancaster Bomber KB 882 Restoration Project on the Move
National Air Force Museum of Canada and Base31 Partner on Restoring and Showcasing Nationally Significant Aircraft March 18, 2024 (National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) / 8 Wing /…
Industry Events
Join us for a special Tourism Series, where we share knowledge, foster connections, and encourage collaborative efforts
Request for Expressions of Interest
Request for Expressions of InterestCulinary Entrepreneurs and Food & Beverage Creators Join Base31 in the Summer and Fall of 2024Base31 warmly invites culinary entrepreneurs and food & beverage creators from…
Group Bookings + Event
GROUPS AND CORPORATE EVENTSGroup bookings can be tricky. Traveling with a group for a bachelorette party to Prince Edward County? Traveling with friends or family and looking for interesting group…
Kids + Families
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR KIDS + FAMILIES
Daytime
UPCOMING DAYTIME EVENTS
Nighttime
UPCOMING NIGHTTIME EVENTS
Live Performances
Join us for a spectacular fall lineup of award-wining Canadian musicians and performers in the Sergeants Mess Hall
Event Spaces
EVENT SPACESCelebrate the end of the year in style with fellow local businesses at the spectacular Sergeants Mess Hall on Base31.ABOUT THE SERGEANTS MESS HOLIDAY GALACelebrate the end of the…
Base31 Community Open House July 9th 2022
What To DoEverything you need to know about our Community Open House. Base31 is excited to welcome Prince Edward County to our Community Open House on Saturday, July 9 from…
Aviators Garden Announcement
The structural art pieces will be featured in the Aviators Garden pictured above. Photo credit: ZMIIMAGERY The Call After a highly competitive round of applications, the finalists have been chosen.…
Base31 needs your cardboard!
Contribute to a large scale public art sculpture being installed this summerIn early May of this year we issued a call out for artists to submit their visions for sculptures…
Wilcox Harmer and Sloan
PEC Community Partners revitalization project
The Loch Sloy Business Park now has a new name and the potential for a bright future.
Celebration of Pride Month
PEC Community Partners revitalization project
The Loch Sloy Business Park now has a new name and the potential for a bright future.
Picton shows its Pride
PEC Community Partners revitalization project
The Loch Sloy Business Park now has a new name and the potential for a bright future.
Rainbow Crosswalks
PEC Community Partners revitalization project
The Loch Sloy Business Park now has a new name and the potential for a bright future.
Call for images and stories from Base31
Everyone has a story.Base31 has a rich and glorious history in both Prince Edward County and with people around the world.Base31Base31 was built in 1940 as part of the British…
Natures Aviators ~ Public Art + Placemaking
The call Over the past century, Base31 played an important role in the nation’s aviation history, first as an air training base, and in the decades since as a hub…
Base31
PEC Community Partners revitalization project
The Loch Sloy Business Park now has a new name and the potential for a bright future.
Loch-Sloy is now Base31: the start of a community-led approach to residential development?
On May 20, PEC Community Partners Inc., christened its vision for the now former Loch-Sloy Business Park and Picton Airport lands as “Base31.”
Loch Sloy Business Park, Airport renamed Base31
Base31 is the new name for the site formerly known as Loch Sloy Business Park and Airport.
PEC Community Partners Inc, announced Friday that inspiration for the new name came from the nearly 700-acre site’s former function as the Royal Airforce’s No.31 Bombing and Gunnery School.
Loch Sloy Business Park, Airport renamed Base31
A historic property in Prince Edward County has a new name that compliments a state-of-the-art vision for the site while honouring its rich heritage.
Major announcement at former Camp Picton site
It was a packed room for the announcement of the renaming and reimagining of the Loch Sloy Business Park and Airport in Prince Edward County.
Prince Edward County’s Independent Voice
The Loch Sloy Business Park now has a new name and the potential for a bright future.
PEC Community Partners Inc. Renames Loch Sloy Business Park to Base31
Picton, ON, May 20, 2022 – PEC Community Partners Inc. is pleased to announce that Base31 is the new name for the site formerly known as Loch Sloy Business Park and Airport. Inspiration for the new name came from the sites’ former function as the Royal Airforce’s No.31 Bombing and Gunnery School.
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Loch Sloy Business Park Contract Opportunity
Loch Sloy Business Park Contract Opportunity: Lighting Artist PEC Partners Inc. is seeking the services of a lighting artist to assist in the revitalization of the Loch-Sloy Business Park, through…
Aviators Garden
In December of 2021, PEC Community Partners Inc. acquired the approximately 700-acre Loch Sloy business park and former Camp Picton air training base in Prince Edward County (PEC) for a…
County Arts and PEC Partners Inc
County Arts and PEC Partners Inc. are pleased to be launching a Call for Submissions as part of their shared commitment to expand opportunities for artists to create and showcase…
Picton Gazette
What is old will soon be new again, at least at the site of the former Camp Picton. After sitting mostly derelict for several decades, the former air base changed hands in December 2021. Plans are already underway to transform the space, beginning with the 70 acre chunk of land that boasts multiple heritage buildings.
In Quinte
Plans to revitalize Loch-Sloy in Picton could be a boon for local the business community while building on the property’s remarkable legacy.
Quinte News
The group working to revitalize Loch Sloy, or Camp Picton, says they are still in the discovery phase of working towards building something they believe will be truly extraordinary.
Toronto Star
A 700-acre property in Prince Edward County formerly home to a Second World War airbase has officially been sold to a group that has vowed to “honour the heritage” of the Camp Picton site.
County Live
PEC Community Partners Inc. – a group of community builders based mainly in Toronto and area announced today it has finalized the purchase of Loch-Sloy Business Park and Picton Airport lands. The property was last listed with a Toronto real estate firm asking $14.9 million.
Quinte News
The sale of the former Camp Picton has been finalized.
The former WWII airbase, a 700-acre property which includes the former Loch-Sloy Business Park and Picton Airport Lands has been sold to Ontario-based PEC Community Partners Inc.
In Quinte
A historic property in Prince Edward County has been sold.
InQuinte News has learned the Loch-Sloy Business Park, formerly Camp Picton, a WWII airbase at 343 County Road 22, was sold last week.
Toronto Star
Tucked away in Picton, Prince Edward County’s largest community more than two hours east of Toronto, sits nearly 700 acres of history — history that can be bought for the price of nearly $15 million.