The Pretty Excellent Country Music Festival at Base31

The Pretty Excellent Country Music Festival at Base31Festival season is upon us! If you’re still looking for Canada Day weekend plans, then come hangout with High Valley and The Reklaws at the Pretty Excellent Country Music Festival presented by RBC. Plus – don’t forget we have special $49 anniversary pricing on General Admission tickets to…

The Commissary: Meet Your Chefs

WELCOME TO THE COMMISSARYIntroducing Prince Edward County’s latest culinary haven: The Commissary. Base31’s vibrant open-air food and drink market and your go-to spot for breakfast eats, après beach cocktails and dinner, and late night post-concert drinks and snacks. The Commissary features five shipping container kitchens with otherworldly menus, plenty of seating, and the Commissary Bar…

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 a child or child at heart, the new, permanent Sensory Garden offers a unique, whimsical space that heightens the senses (smell, sight, taste, touch and…

Stories + History Tour by Former Property Manager Jacqui Burley
Groups starting at $450 CAD plus fees + taxes

STORIES + HISTORY TOUR BY FORMER PROPERTY MANAGER JACQUI BURLEYJune – October Stories + History Tour by Former Property Manager Jacqui BurleyJoin us for an enticing journey into the history and tales of Base31, guided by resident expert Jacqui Burley. As the former Property Manager during the Loch Sloy era, Jacqui brings over 22 years…

Journey Through the History of Prince Edward County with Peter Lockyer
Groups starting at $950 CAD plus fees + taxes

JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY WITH PETER LOCKYER Journey Through the History of Prince Edward County with Peter LockyerWe invite you to come and discover historical PEC stories. Enjoy a 75-minute presentation and a 30-minute walking tour (optional) by History Lives Here, Peter Lockyer. The presentations will include the early history of…

Historical Self-Guided Tour
FREE – $22 CAD per person plus fees + taxes

HISTORICAL SELF-GUIDED TOURStarting June, 20 Historical Self-Guided TourStep into history with our Self-Guided Tour of Base31. For 1 hour immerse yourself in the stories of the past as you stroll through historic grounds, listening to personal interviews from community members. Let the enchanting narratives of Peter Lockyer and Jacqui Burley guide you through 13 stops…

School Tour
Groups starting at $15 CAD per child plus fees + taxes

SCHOOL TOUR – 30 MINUTE School Tour – 30 MinuteJoin us for an engaging and informative 30-40 minute tour at Base31, where we’ll delve into the rich history of this remarkable site, explore captivating public art installations, and immerse ourselves in our outdoor green spaces. Our knowledgeable guides will lead the way, ensuring an unforgettable…

Behind the Scenes Tour
Groups starting at $30 – $35 CAD per person plus fees + taxes

BEHIND THE SCENES TOURJune 20 – Oct 27 Behind The Scenes TourJoin us for a 45-minute unique experience on our chauffeured Behind the Scenes tour of Base31. Embark on a captivating journey through the Base31 site, uncovering the rich history and exciting future of our meticulously restored and re-imagined buildings. Gain exclusive access to the…

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 Prince Edward County, the Bay of Quinte and beyond to express their interest in being part of our flourishing cultural destination and vibrant community during…

The 2nd Annual Base31 NYE Bash with Shakura S’Aida
$95 CAD plus fees + taxes
Tue Dec 31, 9PM

THE 2ND ANNUAL BASE31 NYE BASH WITH SHAKURA S'AIDATuesday, December 31, 2024 The 2nd Annual Base31 NYE Bash with Shakura S’AidaTuesday, December 31, 2024 Join us for a night of unforgettable New Year’s Eve festivities as Shakura S’Aida takes us on a musical journey to welcome in 2025. Shakura holds a special connection to Prince…

The Brian Barlow Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas with special guest Kalya Ramu
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Dec 14 + Dec 21, 7:30PM

THE BRIAN BARLOW TRIO: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS WITH SPECIAL GUEST KALYA RAMUSaturday, December 14 + Saturday, December 21 The Brian Barlow Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas with special guest Kalya RamuSaturday, December 14 Saturday, December 21 Be transported into the holiday spirit this season by the Brian Barlow Trio with special guest Kalya Ramu…

John Alcorn: A Cole Porter Songbook
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Nov 30, 7:30PM

JOHN ALCORN: A COLE PORTER SONGBOOKSaturday, November 30, 2024 John Alcorn: A Cole Porter SongbookSaturday, November 30, 2024 John Alcorn brings his iconic Cole Porter Songbook to the Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31 – a celebration and exploration of the words and music of a 20th century legend. Canadian jazz lions Reg Schwager (guitar) and…

Devarrow
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Nov 23, 7:30PM

DEVARROWSaturday, November 23, 2024 DevarrowSaturday, November 23, 2024 Devarrow, the creative persona of Canadian folk artist Graham Ereaux, resides in rural coastal Canada as a songwriter and music producer. Despite a five-year hiatus since his last self-titled release in 2019, Devarrow has been consistently immersed in songwriting. A Long & Distant Wave, born during the…

Cuff The Duke
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Nov 9, 7:30PM

CUFF THE DUKESaturday, November 9, 2024 Cuff The DukeSaturday, November 9, 2024 With a foundation in Canadian roots rock and a penchant for crafting noisy guitar jams, Cuff the Duke’s unique blend of genres has consistently escaped the confines of simple classification, earning them an honoured place under the umbrella of “alternative.” Six albums, a…

Tom Wilson Tehåhàhake Trio
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Nov 2, 7:30PM

TOM WILSON TEHÅHÀHAKE TRIOSaturday, November 2, 2024 Tom Wilson Tehåhàhake TrioSaturday, November 2, 2024 Tom Wilson Tehohåhake (two roads) is a Canadian musician, songwriter, famed storyteller and visual artist. Wilson’s memoir, Beautiful Scars, published by Penguin/Random House has become a national bestseller. In his memoir, Wilson reveals the impact of discovering his indigenous heritage. Musically,…

Kim Mitchell
$49 – $99 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Oct 19, 7:30PM

KIM MITCHELLSaturday, Oct 19, 2024 Kim MitchellSaturday, Oct 19, 2024 Kim Mitchell is a Canadian rock icon who has sold more than 1.5 million records in Canada, earned 17 Juno Awards nominations, and, in 2021, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Mitchell is one of the most well-known and peer-respected Canadian guitar…

Whiskey Jack presents Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Fri Oct 18, 7:30PM

WHISKEY JACK PRESENTS STORIES & SONGS OF STOMPIN' TOMFriday, October 18, 2024 Whiskey Jack presents Stories & Songs of Stompin’ TomFriday, October 18, 2024 Since Whiskey Jack’s inception 45+ years ago, their fans have been showering them with accolades, celebrating their songs and stories. One constant that has fueled their success is the ability to…

Lancaster Bomber KB 882 Preview: Thanksgiving Long Weekend
FREE – $9.50 CAD plus fees + taxes
Oct 12 – Oct 14
10AM – 5PM

LANCASTER KB 882 BOMBER PREVIEW: THANKSGIVING LONG WEEKENDOctober 12 – October 14, 2024 Lancaster Bomber KB 882 Preview: Thanksgiving Long WeekendOctober 12 – October 14, 2024 Don’t miss your last chance to see the Lancaster Bomber in 2024! Enjoy the Thanksgiving long weekend at Base31 with the beautifully restored Lancaster Bomber KB 882, 1 of…

Basia Bulat
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Fri Oct 11, 7:30PM

BASIA BULATFriday, October 11, 2024 Basia BulatFriday, October 11, 2024 Basia Bulat is a Juno-and Polaris Prize-nominated singer-songwriter based in Montreal. She offers both a distinctive voice and artistry that pulls as much from R&B and soul as it does from freak folk. Her talent has also been recognized at scale: her songs have been…

STUFF’D: Dumpling Festival
Various Prices
Sat Oct 5, 10AM

STUFF’D – DUMPLING FESTIVALSaturday, October 5, 2024 STUFF’D – Dumpling FestivalSaturday, October 5, 2024 Welcome to STUFF’D — Base31’s first food festival on Saturday, October 5! STUFF’D brings foodies everywhere a weekend filled with a variety of dumplings and related dishes from around the world. Hosted in The Commissary, our outdoor food + drink market,…

Dwayne Gretzky
$49 – $99 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Oct 5, 7:30PM

DWAYNE GRETZKYSaturday, Oct 5, 2024 Dwayne GretzkySaturday, Oct 5, 2024 Dwayne Gretzky are Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia and a can’t miss live music experience; a curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. Celebrating classic pop and rock from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy…

Good Lovelies
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Fri Oct 4, 7:30PM

GOOD LOVELIESFriday, October 4, 2024 Good LoveliesFriday, October 4, 2024 Good Lovelies are the Toronto-based folk-roots trio made up of Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore and Caroline Marie Brooks, renowned for their compelling harmonies since they began in 2006. The rich complexity of life is the emotional heart of the latest Juno-nominated album from one of…

Back the Build Community Celebration Event
FREE
Tue Oct 1, 4PM – 9:30PM

BACK THE BUILD COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENTTuesday, Oct 1, 2024 Back the Build Community Celebration EventTuesday, October 1, 2024 Welcome to the Back the Build Community Celebration Event happening at Base31-Drill Hall! Join the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation as we celebrate the start of the construction of our new hospital! Tuesday, October 1, 2024…

Path to Dinner
$12.50 – $18.50 CAD plus fees + taxes
Sat Sep 28, 5PM

PATH TO DINNERSaturday, September 28, 2024 Path to DinnerSaturday, September 28, 2024 Head over with your loved ones, pick up your runner bib, be treated to your choice of pasta dinner. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and sit in one of several dining zones, with live music and motivational speakers, all set in a historical setting.…

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 experiences? Base31 has you covered. When you plan your visit to beautiful and magical Prince Edward County, consider booking your group experience with Base31. Our…

Make Me Feel: A Carole King Songbook
$39 – $59 CAD plus fees + taxes
Fri Sep 20, 7:30PM

MAKE ME FEEL: A CAROLE KING SONGBOOKFriday, September 20, 2024 Make Me Feel: A Carole King SongbookFriday, September 20, 2024 Enjoy a trip down memory lane featuring the songs you know and love at Base31’s Sergeants Mess Hall.  Following their performances in 2023 of Barbra Sings Bacharach, with Barbra Lica, the Brian Barlow Trio returns to captivate…

Skate Social
FREE
Every Thursday from Sept 19 – Nov 28, 5PM – 7PM

SKATE SOCIALEvery Thursday from Sept 19 to Nov 28 Skate SocialEvery Thursday from Sept 19 to Nov 28 Roll into fall at Base31’s Drill Hall with our FREE weekly roller skating event, hosted by Maria Serrano from SAVE THE WHEELS. Every Thursday, skaters of all levels are invited to lace up their roller skates or…

Melt Studio and Gallery: Domestic Duties of the Ghost: Kristen Donoghue-Stanford
FREE
Sept 12 through Oct 6

MELT STUDIO + GALLERY: DOMESTIC DUTIES OF THE GHOST: KRISTEN DONOGHUE-STANFORDSept 12 through Oct 6 Melt Studio and Gallery: Domestic Duties of the Ghost: Kristen Donoghue-StanfordSeptember 12 through October 6 Providing a physical manifestation to the idea of invisible, unpaid, and emotional labour: “Domestic Duties of the Ghost” grants insight into the alienation, otherness, and…

Tours

TOURS AT BASE31GROUP TOURSGroup tours must be booked in advance with our Visitor Experience team. Secure your date of choice by emailing groupbookings@base31.ca. Our team will tailor the experience to your group’s needs.ALWAYS ON TOURSSelf-Guided Tours are available anytime. Come by the Visitor Centre during open hours to take part in the history tour at…

Group Bookings + Events

GROUP BOOKINGS + EVENTSBase31 is your event venue destination. Perfect for gatherings large or small. Experiences for Group BookingsGroup Bookings consist of 10 or more guests Event SpacesWhether you are looking for an intimate indoor gathering, a gala event, or an indoor or outdoor wedding, Base31 has a variety of spaces for you.Unique Experiences for…

Ombiigizi

Après Beach:
Friday, August 23, 4 – 7PM
LIMITED ACCESS

Pronounced om-BEE-ga-ZAY, meaning this is noisy – is a collaboration between Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non Status (Adam Sturgeon), Anishnaabe artists who explore their cultural histories through sound.

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 year in style with fellow local businesses at the spectacular Sergeants Mess Hall on Base31. Indulge in a sit-down buffet-style holiday dinner that will tantalize…

Night Watch
$20 – $25 CAD plus fees + taxes
Fri + Sat, Jun 15 through Nov 2
Dusk – 11PM

An Illuminated After Dark AdventureAfter nightfall, transport yourself into the nighttime world of illuminated spectacle. Equipped with a magical lantern, gather your friends to embark on a journey through 10 immersive exhibits brought to life with dynamic lighting, spectacular video projections and a soundscape for adventure. Swing by the exclusive Lonely Hearts Club Bar to…