The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal has something for everyone. Enjoy year-round festivals, outdoor fun, and rich history. Check out our community calendar for local events! 

For organizers,  learn how you can obtain lottery licences for your events and submit an event to be posted on our online Events Calendar.

Rich heritage

Step into the past with local historic sites. Visit the Spencerville Mill & Museum and the Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site to learn about our region’s history.

See the Galop Canal head locks, Oxen Barge Canal, and historic St. Lawrence Seaway shipwrecks from the Village of Cardinal. Plaques mark these important sites. Scuba divers are welcome to explore! Save Ontario Shipwrecks offers diving courses and certifications.

In neighbouring communities, explore Upper Canada Village, the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Fort Wellington National Historic Site, Fulford Place, and the Brockville Railway Tunnel.

Winding waterways

Waterways shape our township’s past and future. The South Nation River runs through the area, and the St. Lawrence River forms our southern border.

Located in the heart of Cardinal, the Cardinal Boat Launch on Legion Way offers easy access to the stunning waterways of the Thousand Islands region. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, and boating. Swimming and picnicking by the river are summer favourites.

Scuba diving and shipwreck exploration

Dive in one of the world’s cleanest freshwater locations! Explore the Conestoga and Wee Hawk shipwrecks in Cardinal. The Conestoga is partly visible from shore! Crystal-clear waters allow great visibility. 

Outdoor adventure and recreation

Along with the Township's extensive indoor and outdoor recreation programming and facilities that host community organizations, including skating, swimming, summer camps, softball, horseshoe, soccer, tennis, basketball, pickleball, hockey and volleyball, visitors can enjoy a whole host of trails and hiking opportunities.

Cyclists will find the Waterfront Bicycle Trail a relaxing way to discover hidden treasures, such as the Galop Canal and waterfront parks with views of passing ships from around the world. The township is also part of the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, a 680 km tour that follows historic Highway 2.

Interested in geocaching? South Nation Conservation offers a Historical Geo-Passport program you can use for your own real-life adventure, with multiple historical and environmentally significant destinations.

Limerick Forest is the site of ongoing outdoor education, including children's programs and professional research and the Limerick Chalet houses the many educational resources and activities. You can also hike, dog-walk, ATV, mountain bike, horse ride, bird watch and hunt throughout designated areas in the forest.

Arts and culture

Edwardsburgh Cardinal is home to a vibrant community of artisans and artists who bring creativity and craftsmanship to the region. From the historic village of Spencerville to the charming riverside town of Cardinal to the picturesque hamlet of Johnstown, talented makers, painters, sculptors, and crafters showcase their work through studios, galleries, and community events. The South Grenville Guild of Fine Art members pursue their interests in painting, photography, wood burning and calligraphy.

Events and festivals

Join us for year-round festivals and community events!

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