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Shawnee Kish, Carole Pope, Ron Sexsmith, Jackie Richardson, Ria Mae, iskwē, David Francey, Hawksley Workman, Jane Siberry and Miss Emily join the likes of previously-announced Drill Hall headliners The Glorious Sons, The Reklaws, TALK, Tokyo Police Club, Tom Cochrane, Trooper + Honeymoon Suite and more Hot on the heels of Base31’s announcement last week of…
Prince Edward County’s Hot New Cultural Destination Will Feature Two Star-Studded Music Festivals, 14 Major Canadian Musical Acts, The Commissary Food and Drink Venue, Pride Celebrations and the Return of the Night Watch Illuminated Experience Base31 is thrilled to announce its third summer season bringing over 14 major Canadian musicians to Prince Edward County, including…
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 / CFB Trenton, ON) TRENTON – The National Air Force Museum of Canada and Base31 are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership celebrating Lancaster KB 882.…
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…
Shakura S’Aida has made waves with her powerhouse vocals for more than two decades, and she’s not slowing down. Her latest album, Hold on to Love, was released in 2022 and nominated for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year at the 2023 JUNO Awards. S’Aida first performed at Base31 — Prince Edward County’s newest cultural…
November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day.In honour of this day, we are highlighting the stories of some Indigenous individuals who lived in Prince Edward County and the surrounding region, and who served in World Wars I and II. Many thanks to the researchers of The Mohawks of Bay of Quinte for sharing their records and…
This Remembrance Day, we remember the generations of brave Canadians who have put their lives on the line in the cause of peace and freedom.Base31 will pay tribute to those who served by sharing stories of personal connection to our site, a former World War II air training base known as the No. 31 Bombing…
September 30 is a nationally recognized date that encourages the settlers in Canada to personally reflect on the history of colonialism and genocide: but one day of the year isn’t enough. We acknowledge that Truth and Reconciliation is an ongoing practice that requires work, having difficult conversations, and engaging with our Indigenous neighbours who are…
Summer isn’t the only time when you can enjoy a multitude of activity at Base31. As we evolve into a thriving and active year-round destination, Base31 is thrilled to bring fall programming to Prince Edward County. Enjoy nighttime and daytime activities, a new ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Base31, a major new dinosaur exhibit, family-friendly…
What You Need To KnowConcert Details BIGLAKE Festival closes out its festival with a premiere epic event in The Drill Hall as Sarah Slean pays tribute to one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our age, Joni Mitchell. Accompanied by BIGLAKE 48-piece Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Johannes Debus, featuring musicians from the best orchestras across Ontario.…
