B31 Blog
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…
Base31 on the big screenDid you know the site at Base31 was featured in several films? Step back in time to explore the moments on film that took place here, when Base31 was operating as a WWII airbase known as Camp Picton. Several producers have used the complex of hangars and barracks to film features,…
Across Canada, people come together September 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.This day is meant to honour survivors of the Canadian residential school system, and to mourn the loss of Indigenous children who never returned home and the survivors who did come home. In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, Base31…
The CallBase31 has been collecting archival photographs and stories from the community, who have a connection to the site. We put out this call in June, and continue to ask for more. More stories, more faces, more people, more community. Do you have a photo of a relative who was stationed at Base31? We would…
What You Need to KnowJoin Base31 for a meaningful night in honour of Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na Mohawk Language and Cultural Centre, a celebration of Indigenous artists.Concert DetailsBase31 is thrilled to host a benefit concert in support of Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na Mohawk Language and Cultural Centre. David R. Maracle and Friends Presents Digging Roots comes to…
Creative Placemaking is the practice of engaging arts and culture to catalyze the transformation of places.It involves processes and strategies to re-imagine places, change their look and feel, inject new energy, create new narratives and in the process create new experiences. Creative placemaking done well is respectful of the past while engaging creative minds and…
What You Need to KnowSLOAN is coming to Base31 on Saturday, August 27 to play The Drill Hall.Concert DetailsJoin Base31 for a night of live music – the third concert to take place at Base31. The Drill Hall is located at the south end of the property. Doors Open – 6:30 p.m. Featured Opener: Enrights…
What You Need to KnowCome join us at Base31 this Labour Day weekend for We’re Funny That Way Queer Comedy Cabaret and Music Festival. Ticket Pricing and BreakdownWe’re Funny That Way festival makes its covid comeback Labour Day Weekend – Sept 2, 3, and 4, 2022 at Base31. You can purchase several ticket options. Individual show…
A 14-foot tall sculptural artwork is now at Base31 in Picton, Prince Edward CountyThis public art sculpture was unveiled Saturday, July 30th beside Melt Gallery at Base31. Renowned Montreal artist Laurence Vallières and local artist Krista Dalby from the Department of Illumination created this piece from the cardboard collected from the community and both said…
Your guide to what’s operating and open to the public at Base31Base31 – previously known as Loch Sloy Business Park and Camp Picton – inherited a number of existing business on site. Some of those businesses and tenants use the site for storage, others are open for business and open to the public. Base31 is…
