2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Programs & activites are subject to change.

Tuesday "Two For One" Mini Putt
Join us on Tuesdays for our "Two for One" Mini Putt Specials. Putt through tree trunks, around rocks & under the ground on this unique & challenging 18 hole miniature golf course set in the shade of a cedar grove. Have a mini putt challenge - bring your brother, bring your sister, bring your family & bring your friends!
Price: 7.50/adult & tax, 12 & under 6.50 & tax

Thursday Nights Are Astronomy Nights
Every Thursday night in July and August at 9 PM, Gordon's Park offers a program that includes an orientation into astronomy, a review of planets, northern lights and solar systems, as well as instructions on the use of a planisphere (star map) to find objects in the night sky. Participants will learn how to star hop, view with the naked eye, & have the opportunity to try Bausch & Lomb wide-angle binoculars & observe through the Parks 8" Dobsonian Telescope.
Price: $15.00/Person & tax

Sunday Afternoons "Walk A Fossil Reef"
Join us for an exciting & educational "Walk a Fossil Reef" every Sunday afternoon at 2 PM during July & August at Gordon's Park with palaeontologist and Algoma University Professor, Sharron Valli. The park is located on a Drumlin & is a featured stop in the University of Waterloo's book "Manitoulin Rocks". Discover and see actual fossils on the reef including invertebrate corals [tabulates (colonial) and rugose (solitary)], stromatoporoids, bryozoans, and echinoderms (crinoids), molluscs (nautiloids, bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods), brachiopods, echinoderms (crinoids) and more.
Price: $15.00/Person & tax

Women's Outdoor Weekend
All Inclusive Women's Outdoor Weekend at Gordon's Park on Manitoulin Island including camping (other accommodations available), all food, supplies and workshops including ice breaker games, nia - the joy of movement, chakra balancing, guided meditation, healing circle, girls night out campfires, solar heated swimming pool, wind up luncheon and more.
Price: 190.00/person & tax

Geocaching Frenzy
Join us for an incredible Geocaching Frenzy on Manitoulin Island the largest freshwater island in the world. Stay with us and enjoy a weekend of Geocaching, Camping, a Potluck supper, Social Campfires and fabulous prizes.
Price: $38.00 & tax/person per night or $75.00 & tax/per night per family (2 adults, children under 16).

Murder Mystery Orienteering
Join us for a Murder Mystery Orienteering event on the trails at Gordon's Park. Use a topographic map to find clues that will help "Freddy the Firefly" discover the secrets of this mystery.
Price: $15.00 & tax/person per night or $35.00 & tax/per night per family (2 adults, children under 16).

Stargazing Manitoulin
A fantastic Star Party held in the RASC designated dark sky preserve at Gordon's Park with 360 degree viewing, no light pollution & the darkest skies in Ontario. Activities include a Welcome Reception, Public Observing Sessions, Laser Guided Sky Tours, Guest Speakers, Swap Meet, Show & Tell Session, Nature Interpretive Centre, Guided Fossil Hike, Mini Putt Challenge & Saturday Night Pot Luck Supper.
Price: $38.00 & tax/person per night or $75.00 & tax/per night per family (2 adults, children under 16).

Public Observing Sessions & Laser Guided Sky Tours
Excellent Introduction into Astronomy, these sessions are open to the public during the Stargazing Manitoulin Star Party and are held in the dark sky preserve at Gordon's Park. The evenings include looking through telescopes & observing with binoculars and an incredible laser guided sky tour.
Price: $15.00/Person & tax

Moonlight Hike and Wolf Howl
The Moonlight Hike and Wolf Howl includes an orientation into wolves and their habitats and the types of species found on Manitoulin Island. We'll call for wolves, search for their tracks and watch for other sighns of wildlife on this guided hike
Price: $15.00/Person & tax or $35.00/Family (2 Adults, children under 16)

Saturday Night Astronomy (Civic Holiday Weekend)
Special Saturday Night Astronomy Session that includes an orientation into astronomy, a review of planets, northern lights and solar systems, as well as instructions on the use of a planisphere (star map) to find objects in the night sky. Participants will learn how to star hop, view with the naked eye, & have the opportunity to try Bausch & Lomb wide-angle binoculars & observe through the Parks 8" Dobsonian Telescope.
Price: $15.00/Person & tax

Moonlight Hike and Wolf Howl
The Moonlight Hike and Wolf Howl includes an orientation into wolves and their habitats and the types of species found on Manitoulin Island. We'll call for wolves, search for their tracks and watch for other sighns of wildlife on this guided hike
Price: $15.00/Person & tax or $35.00/Family (2 Adults, children under 16)

Perseids Party
Join us for the biggest Meteor Showers of the year and an incredible astronomy experience, camping & observing the Perseids and the beautiful night skies of Manitoulin on site in the RASC designated dark sky preserve
Price: $38.00 & tax/person per night or $75.00 & tax/per night per family (2 adults, children under 16).

Manitoulin Star Party
Our magnificent premier Star Party is held in the RASC designated Dark Sky Preserve at Gordon's Park with 360 degree viewing, no light pollution and the darkest skies in Ontario. Activities & Workshops include a Welcome Reception, Info Sharing Session, Question & Answer Forum, Guest Speakers, Guided Public Astronomy Sessions, Laser Guided Sky Tours, Swap Meet, Show & Tell Session, Nature Interpretive Centre, Guided Fossil Walk, Mini Putt Challenge, Children's Playground & Saturday Night Pot Luck Supper.
Price: $38.00 & tax per person per night or $75.00 & tax per night per family (2 adults, children under 16).

Public Observing Sessions & Laser Guided Sky Tours
Excellent Introduction into Astronomy, these sessions are open to the public during the Manitoulin Star Party and are held in the dark sky preserve at Gordon's Park Eco Resort. The evenings include looking through telescopes & observing with binoculars and an incredible laser guided sky tour.
Price: $15.00/Person & tax

Focus on Forest
Join us for a guided hike through the forests of Gordon's Park. This guided hike will focus on the five different eco systems in the park with an emphasis on trees, mushrooms, edible wilds, animal tracks, birds, wildlife and much more.
Price: $10.00/Person & tax or $25.00/Family (2 Adults and kids) & tax

Drumming and Astronomy Weekend
Join us for an incredible drumming experience, camping & observing the beautiful night skies of Manitoulin on site in the RASC designated dark sky preserve at Gordon's Park.
Price:$38.00 & tax per person per night or $75.00 & tax per night per family (2 adults, children under 16).