Forwarders' Museum and Visitor Information Centre
The Forwarding Trade became a prominent part of Prescott’s economic growth. The building from the 1820’s was built as a warehouse for goods brought by bateaux. That warehouse is now Forwarders’ Museum and Visitor Information Centre. Stop in during the summer to see Prescott history come alive and our friendly and helpful staff will gladly show you more of Prescott’s attractions.
Fort Wellington National Historic Site of Canada offers many special events each summer! The popular "Shadows of the Fort" performs each Thursday at 8 pm in July and August.
Guided tours of Fort Wellington are offered Wednesdays and Sundays throughout July and August, beginning at 1 pm. Explore the Fort´s history and features during an engaging one-an-a-half hour tour with a guide in historic costume. On Sundays, the tour concludes with period summer refreshments served within the walls of the Fort. Regular admission applies.
St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival presents lively, accessible productions in a beautiful outdoor amphitheatre, on the banks of the St. Lawrence river. On the mainstage in 2009 you will be able to see Shakespeare's battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew alongside the less well known, but equally fascinating comedy Measure for Measure. For more information, visit www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca or call 613-925-5788.
Fort Town Concert Association
The Fort Town Concert Association presents a four-concert season of classical music annually. The Association partners with Jeunesses Musicales Canada to spotlight young professional musicians and other world-class talents in rural Eastern Ontario.
The voluntary community-based Association partners with St. Andrew´s Presbyterian Church to present concerts. The church offers superb acoustics in an intimate setting. Located at Centre and Dibble Streets, the church also offers plenty of free parking on Prescott´s quiet tree-lined streets.
Musical appreciation is also encouraged with younger audiences by making concert presentations in schools and by offering free concert tickets to children under 12.
Please visit www.forttownconcertassociation.com
Sunday Concert Series
Each Sunday evening in July and August beginning at 7 p.m., a free musical concert at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre is presented for all to enjoy. In case of rain, the concert is moved into the Leo Boivin Community Centre
Talent by the Tower
In Downtown Prescott, Market Parking Lot – Art Show, Sidewalk Sale, Kid’s Art Activities, Music Dancing