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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

November 8 marks Indigenous Veterans Day, a day established in 1994 to commemorate the contributions Indigenous people have made to different branches of Canada’s military. In Canada, the term Indigenous…

UPDATE:March 27, 2025 As we enter 2025 and look forward to bringing outdoor kids camps and family experiences back to Base31, we’re excited to reopen spaces like the Sensory Garden.…

Courage and Community: Base31 Breast Cancer Survivors Fundraiser with Amy Armstrong + Mark HartmanJoin Us for a Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Base31! Base31 is hosting an important breast cancer fundraiser…

Your Base31 Family-Friendly Guide for SummerCalling all friends and family! We have a variety of free and ticketed experiences running all summer long that are perfect for all ages. Here’s…

July At A Glance Welcome to summer at Base31. We have a variety of exciting performances taking place in July across three venues.  DRILL HALL Bahamas bring their indie-rock sound…

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 /…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

ABOUT FLOATThe Drill Hall shines a little brighter at Base31 with the addition of ‘Float’, designed and installed in partnership with Shelter Bay. Shelter Bay is a Canadian design studio…

We are thrilled to announce Base31 is officially Rainbow Registered We are proud to be among several County organizations who provide an inclusive space in the community. The Base31 team and…

Calling all Musicians, Performers, Food + Beverage Entrepreneurs and Hosts: Base31 Needs You! PICTON, ON, FEB. 7, 2023 – Base31 is pleased to invite three groups of collaborators to join…

After the beginnings of a long-term creative placemaking journey, Base31 will continue the efforts through unique art partnerships, offerings and installations on site.  Base31 and County Arts have partnered together…

The team at Base31 is taking time to thank you for a history-breaking first year at Base31.Over the past year, so many incredible moments, happenings and learnings have happened at…

Base31 is working diligently to revitalize over 70 acres of land and the 46 buildings that are on the site.As part of this important work, Base31 engaged a structural engineer…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21 to August 21, 2022 Media Contact: Krista Dalby, (613) 919-5640, [email protected] Facebook & Instagram: @deptofillumination www.deptofillumination.org When: Saturday, August 20 + Sunday, August 21 | 8…

What You Need to KnowPrince Edward County is about to get rocked as we host our first major concert event at the Drill Hall. Sarah Harmer is our first major…

The unveiling plus a look at the first archival community photo selected to be installed on a Base31 building It’s official – Base31 has installed the seven pieces of art…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…