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Pirates of the Bay

August 2 @ 10:00 am5:00 pm

Avast ye! Get ready to embark on an adventure like no other!

Set sail for adventure on Saturday, August 2, 2025, as Discovery Harbour transforms into a lively pirates’ paradise! Enjoy a full day of family fun with swashbuckling activities, hands-on crafts, and exciting new additions to this year’s event. Don’t miss what’s new—come explore!

Date and time

Saturday, August 2 only

  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Tickets are available for purchase on-site and online in advance.
 

Swashbuckling spectacles

  • Mermaid lagoon
    • Snap a magical photo with our shimmering sea-siren and hear tales from the deep!
  • Parrot pirate show
    • Feathered fun awaits! Catch this lively show and learn parrot tricks from our colourful crew
    • A ticket is required for all guests aged 2 and up to attend the parrot show.
  • Encounter the infamous Blackbeard
    • Cross paths with the legendary pirate—if you dare! Perfect for photos and tall tales
  • Pirate encampments & roving rogues
    • Step into a pirate’s life with bustling encampments and mischievous mateys on the move!
  • Forge & flame demonstrations
    • Watch the blacksmith at work and discover the fiery secrets of the historic steam kiln
  • Gallows Alley – dare to pose!
    • Face the noose (just for laughs!) in this delightfully dark photo op zone.
  • Chat with Skeleton Jack
    • Ask our talking skeleton your best riddle—if you can handle his bone-dry sense of humour!
  • Boom! Black powder demonstrations
    • Feel the thunder! Watch a thrilling display of historic musket and cannon fire.
  • Pegleg’s Rest at Keating House
    • This historic home becomes a pirate’s playground packed with fun hands-on activities.
  • Refuel at the snack shacks
    • Grab popcorn, slushies, and sweet loot at the Scallywag Snack Shack and Shiver Me Sweets Shop—a feast fit for scurvy sea dogs!

Join the crew with pirate activities!

  • Swab the deck! Try your hand at keeping the ship shipshape with this classic pirate chore—great fun for kids!
  • Get your pirate name from the mermaid – She’ll reveal your true pirate identity!
  • Sign the ship’s log – Officially become part of the crew.
  • Claim your eye patch – No pirate look is complete without one!

Hands-on pirate crafts

  • Make a fearsome pirate hook
  • Design a colourful parrot mask
  • Create a paper plate boat
  • Craft a “message in a bottle” necklace

Adventure & action

  • Conquer three giant inflatables – bounce, climb, slide, repeat!
  • Challenge your mates in bubble soccer

Bonus experiences (separate ticket required)

  • Parrot shows – Laugh and learn with these feathered performers!
  • A ticket is required for all guests aged 2 and up to attend the parrot show.

Admission

  • Admission is $12, tax included
  • Kids 5 and under are free

Free admission types

  • Season pass holders
  • Support persons accompanying a paying person
  • Canadian Armed Forces members
  • Indigenous, Métis, Inuit
  • Kids 5 and under
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Details

Date:
August 2
Time:
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Organizer

Discovery Harbour
Phone
(705) 526-7838
Email
hhp@ontario.ca
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Venue

Discovery Harbour
93 Jury Drive
Penetanguishene, ON Canada
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Phone
(705)549-8064
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