Welcome to the Municipality of Powassan

Nestled among breathtaking hills and surrounded by dozens of lakes and rivers, the Municipality of Powassan is a great place to live, play and visit. With a population of over 3,200, the entire municipality has a small-town, friendly atmosphere that welcomes newcomers and old acquaintances alike.

The Municipality of Powassan is a great place to be – all year round! In the summer, clear, cool lakes beckon to the water enthusiast, while many sporting events for all activity levels are available throughout the community. All winter long, there's cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice-skating, ice fishing and more! And nearly

every month, there's a festival or community event that's perfect for all ages.

Recently, the new Municipality of Powassan several projects such as encouraging new developments in water quality, expanding the residential home for the aged, and creating new recreation progr

ams for citizens of all ages.

Some of the community organizations offering programs include:

Powassan Agricultural Society
The Powassan Agricultural Society hosts events annually in and around the community. The Society hosts an annual fall fair the long weekend in September at the Powassan Fairgrounds. There are many events planned for the day. The Society welcomes anyone to become a member; to be part of an organization that is an integral part of our rural heritage.

Trout Creek Agricultural Society
The Trout Creek Agricultural Society holds their annual Fall Fair the second last weekend in August at the Trout Creek Community Centre. There is a corn roast, horse show and craft and baking sales from local artists. This group is proactive in promoting the benefits of agriculture. For more information please contact Elva Taggert at (705) 723-5564.

Powassan Historical Society
The Powassan Historical Society operates the Clark House Museum. Their annual fund raiser – History Alive Day is held every July. The museum is open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mid-June until Labour Day Weekend). Contact the museum for more information. For more information please contact Mary Heasman at (705) 724-2601.

Powassan Horticultural Society
Powassan & District Horticultural Society - 2006 - 50 Years Old

The Society meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except July, August, December & January) at 7:00 pm at the Golden Sunshine Club, Edward Street, Powassan. Guest speakers are often highlighted, discussing relevant topics. For more information please contact Betty South at (705) 752-3954.

Powassan Lions
The Powassan Lions Club was founded in 1938 and over the last 75 years has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for community betterment. Contributions have been made to everything from the Sportsplex Community Recreation Center, the Powassan Lions Pool and the Powassan Lions Ball Park, to assisting people in need with glasses or financial support following fire or other disasters. The Lions operate the South Himsworth Centre Hall both as a Lions Den and administer the rental and general maintenance of the hall for community use. Throughout the years the Powassan Lions has operated an annual Fish Fry (third Wed. of June, the 17th, 2009); Adopt-a-Highway cleaning Highway #11 from the Purdon Line to the Lindquist Line; Annual Children's Christmas Party and Christmas Baskets of food and presents to those in need; Building and raffling a Giesler Canoe, building Lions Muskoka chairs for sale, and many other activities. The motto, "We Serve" describes the philosophy and the practice of the club and the opportunity to participate in community enhancement activities and enjoy the fellowship of other like-minded women and men is open to all who want to make a difference in the community. For more information please contact the club. For more information please contact David Matthews at (705) 724-6405.

Trout Creek Lions
The Trout Creek Lions hosts a weekly bingo, a craft show in November, and a golf tournament to support Camp Quality a children's cancer camp, local bike rodeos, the CNIB, Adopt a Highway Program, and the General Community Welfare Program. For more information please call Cal Osborne, President at (705) 724-3712.

The Trout Creek Lions hosts a weekly bingo, a craft show in November, and a golf tournament to support Camp Quality a children's cancer camp, local bike rodeos, the CNIB, Adopt a Highway Program, and the General Community Welfare Program.

Royal Canadian Legion
The Powassan Royal Canadian Legion Hall is available for rentals (Weddings, Anniversary Parties, Seminars Meetings, etc.) and is equipped with wheelchair access and Handicapped washrooms. We offer excellent catering services at competitive rates, for large and small lunches or dinners. For more information about hall rentals, please call Sylvia Turner (705) 724-2235.

• Bingo: Every Monday Night except Dec 25/06 and Jan 1/07
• Friends, Day Away Program: Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday Night Darts @ 7:30 p.m. - open to the public
• Thursday Night Dart League: Sept - April @ 7:30 p.m.
• Annual Slow Pitch Tournament: 3rd weekend in August
• Remembrance Day Moment of Silence

The Golden Sunshine Club
Join the Golden Sunshine Club. The club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Also on Tuesdays you can play Bid Euchre starting at 1:30pm. On Thursdays the club offers Euchre at 7:30pm, and 500 on Fridays at 1:30pm. Play Cribbage each Sunday at 1:30pm ~ New members are always welcome! Contact Doug Warwick for more information (705) 724-3613.

Seniors for Seniors
Seniors for Seniors meet at the Golden Sunshine Club. They offer their members weekly low impact fitness, and line dancing classes.

Trout Creek Senior Friendship Club
Trout Creek Senior Friendship Club meets regularly for social and fun events at the Senior Hall at 138 McEachern Avenue in Trout Creek. The regular meeting is held on the 2nd Wed. of every month at 1:15 pm. There are no meetings during July-August. Weekly events include - Mon. - Quilting/Crafts from 9am to 12 noon and Bridge from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. / Tues. - Darts from 1:15 to 3:30 pm / Wed. - Cribbage from 1:15 pm to 3:30 pm (except during regular meetings) / Thursday - Euchre from 1:15 to 3:30 pm. For more information please contact Frank Turback at (705) 723-2323.

Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is delivered every Wednesday to the elderly and shut-ins in the Municipality and area. The organization has been making life easier for many residents for over 24 years. Please call Leslie Price at (705) 724-6028.

For more information or for links to community information please visit www.powassan.net