The following list is meant to highlight dates or special events we think are of interest for our property guests. There are also many other additional events that take place in the area, such as (but not limited to) bingo, carpet bowling, cribbage, exercise programs, family dances, kids events, line dancing, local markets, pickleball, community yard sales and even a Mobile Clinic (just to name a few). We don’t list everything here, so also check out some of the local Facebook groups for more activities.
Note: Links to websites not directly managed by our Guest Cottage Rentals website(s) will open in new windows.
May 2: Rental Cottage Opens @ 74 Pinehurst Avenue
Note: Early May running water hookup is subject to proper Spring thaw and cottage access in April.
May 11: Mother’s Day
May 19: Victoria Day/Long Weekend
May 23 – 24: Grand Beach Adventure Race
June 6 – 8: Family Fishing Weekend
June 7: Man-Tel Game & Fish Spring Fishing Derby (rain-out date of Sunday June 8th, 2025)
10:00AM to 3:00PM – Held at the end of the street, turn left and continue down beach
3:15PM to 4:30PM – Food and Prizes at 74 Pinehurst Ave
For more details, click here for our Facebook Page,
or click here for the 2025 Spring Fishing Derby poster,
or click here for some photos of local fishing taken at past events.
Note: Everyone of all ages are welcome, membership with Man-Tel is not required.
June 15: Father’s Day
June 20: Summer Solstice
June 20: First Day Of Summer Rentals @ 74 Pinehurst Avenue
June 27 – 29: BASS & UNITY 2025 (Open Air Electronic Music & Arts Festival at Hill Top Resort)
July 1: Canada Day/Long Weekend
July 18 & 19: Summer Winds Family Music Festival: Facebook or Website
Aug 4: Terry Fox Day/Long Weekend
August 9: Grand Beach Sandcastle Building Contest
August 9: 4th Annual Amazing Beaches of 59 Race
August 11, 12 & 13: Perseids Meteor Shower Peak Mornings (visible July 17-Aug 24)
Note: Best viewed in the pre-dawn hours from about 11:15PM to 3:50AM.
August 29 – September 1: Labour Day Long Weekend
September 1: Labour Day/Long Weekend
September 1: First Day Of Fall Rentals @ 74 Pinehurst Avenue
September 7: Grandparent’s Day
September 13: Man-Tel Game & Fish Fall Fishing Derby (rain-out date of Sunday September 14th, 2025)
10:00AM to 3:00PM – Held at the end of the street, turn left and continue down beach
3:15PM to 4:30PM – Food and Prizes at 74 Pinehurst Ave
For more details, click here for our Facebook Page,
or click here for the 2025 Fall Fishing Derby poster,
or click here for some photos of local fishing taken at past events.
Note: Everyone of all ages are welcome, membership with Man-Tel is not required.
September 22: Fall Equinox
October 13: Thanksgiving Day
October 17: Rental Cottage Closes @ 74 Pinehurst Avenue
Things To See/Do Around The Grand Marais/Grand Beach Area
Grand Marais – Year Round: Bar/Restaurant & Beer Vender, Gas Station & Convenience Store, Geo-Caching, Grocery Store & MLCC, Hiking Trails, Play Structures, Post Office, Restaurants, Information Centre (with Aquarium, Heritage Wing, Library, Outdoor Play Structure, and 24/7/365 Fitness Center).
Note: Free WiFi & Indoor Public Washrooms & Electric Vehicle Charging Station available.
Grand Marais – Seasonal: Biking Trails, Clothing Shops, Food Stands, Restaurants, RV Parks, Rocky and/or Sandy Beaches (great for Fishing-check the Best Fishing Times here & Kite Boarding), Outdoor Public Market during Summer months on Fridays from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Grand Beach Provincial Park – Year Round: Hiking Trails, Play Structures, Public Barbecues, Public Washrooms.
Grand Beach Provincial Park – Seasonal: Basketball Hoops, Beach Volleyball, Biking Trails, Boat Launch, Boat Rentals (Non-Motorized), Campground, Food Stands, Laundry Mat, Public Showers, Skateboard Park, Tennis Courts, White Fine Sand Beaches (great for Sand Castles & Sun Bathing).
More Info: Grand Beach Provincial Park
Near by: Golf: Grand Pines-18 Holes, Victoria Beach-9 Holes, Pine Falls-9 Holes
Trails for Hiking: Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail-1 Hour, Elk Island-Full Day
Trails for Biking: Multi-Purpose Trails
Trails for ATVs/UTVs: Belair ATV Club (membership only $20 but not required) with trails located off Hwy 59
Casinos & VLTs: Sand Bar Motor Inn, South Beach Casino
Various Seasonal and Year Round Food Stands/Restaurants and Bars.