Observe swans in nature and learn a few swan-inspired poses as part of a Qi-Gong routine. Jill Johnstone, an instructor with Tai Chi Yukon, will lead a session of Qi-Gong (pronounced CHEE-gong), a gentle movement and energy practice rooted in ancient Chinese observations of nature. Adults and children 7 years or older are welcome to attend. Wear clothing that allows for free body movement. 

This session will take place outside, either on the grass behind Swan Haven or on the lake shore. Dress accordingly and wear footwear for standing on snow and/or ice. 

Location: Outside Swan Haven 

One of the best ways to make good observations of wildlife is by trying to draw it. Sketching in a notebook forces us to look at the details and note colour, shape or size. At this workshop we’ll share some strategies for making quick sketches, keeping field journals, and what to look for when watching wildlife. Bring your own notebooks and pencils if you’d like, but we’ll provide paper and pencils and some cooperative subjects to practice sketching. 

This is a stationary outdoor event next to a still-frozen lake, so remember to dress warmly. 

Please register for this event (free) as space is limited. Register for this event (opens at noon one week before).

Location: The picnic tables outside Swan Haven 

Bring a camp chair and a cozy blanket for a musical evening with the swans. If conditions allow, we’ll have a campfire so you can roast marshmallows. 

We’ll provide song books and some acoustic accompaniment. Join in song or just sit back and enjoy an evening of outdoor music, no talent necessary! 

Remember to dress warm as we’ll be sitting on the ice. Bring your own picnic dinner, camp chair and blankets. The fire will be lit at 6 pm with music starting at 6:30 pm. 

Location: On the lake behind Swan Haven 

The Marsh Lake Community Society invites seniors and elders to enjoy tea, coffee, sandwiches, homemade goodies and swan viewing. Live music too! 

Drop in to watch stained-glass and mosaic artist Kim Roberts at work, and learn about her stained glass techniques, creative inspiration and artistic journey. Kim creates all her own patterns, often reflecting northern themes, and enjoys incorporating glass into reclaimed pieces like snowshoes, old windows and custom barnwood frames. Questions are welcome.

The first floor of Swan Haven Interpretive Centre can be accessed by a wooden boardwalk and ramp for improved mobility accessibility. 

Drop in anytime from 11 am to 3 pm. If you are visiting with a group, please contact [email protected] to book an arrival time.

Join a swan-themed story time at the library. Bring your toddler (up to age 5) and enjoy stories, rhymes and movement with library staff. Meet the swan puppet!

More activities to come.

Family weekend – Swan games (Saturday and Sunday)

The whole family is welcome to attend a day of fun, self-guided activities. Learn about swans and enjoy games, crafts, button-making and more. 

Activities target younger audiences. Most stations are outdoors, so dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Face painting with the Girl Guides 

Face painting is fun for all ages, whether you want to become a swan, tiger or unicorn! This colourful experience is a great way to add some extra excitement to your day. The Girl Guides will also have their famous cookies for sale. 

More activities to come.

Family weekend – Swan games (Saturday and Sunday)

The whole family is welcome to attend a day of fun, self-guided activities. Learn about swans and enjoy games, crafts, button-making and more. 

Activities target younger audiences. Most stations are outdoors, so dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 

Face painting with the Girl Guides 

Face painting is fun for all ages, whether you want to become a swan, tiger or unicorn! This colourful experience is a great way to add some extra excitement to your day. The Girl Guides will also have their famous cookies for sale. 

Experience an outdoor joy-filled movement class with M’Clintock Bay as the backdrop. Set to world music (and swan chatter), Nia dance brings body, mind and spirit together through dance and meditation. Nia incorporates elements of dance, martial arts and the healing arts. This class is led by Susie Anne Bartsch, who loves to share the joy of movement and has been teaching this technique since 2007. 

No experience necessary. Adults and teens welcome. 

This session will take place outside, either on the grass behind Swan Haven or on the lake shore. Dress accordingly and wear footwear for standing on snow and/or ice. 

Twilight often offers the best light for viewing and photographing birds at Swan Haven. Join Wildlife Viewing staff for an interpretive walk along the shore in the gloaming. Dress for the weather and wear footwear appropriate for walking on the ice. This is the last guided sunset walk of the season, so don’t miss out. 

This walk includes a long flight of stairs and approximately 1 kilometre of walking along flat but uneven snow and/or ice. Wear appropriate footwear and warm clothing. 

Dance your heart out with the swans! Join Jen Massie from Boreal Boogie for an outdoor silent disco. We’ll lend you a set of wireless headphones so you can dance on the lake, in the trees or along the ice trail. Swan costumes are welcome! 

Headsets are limited so be sure to register below (free). Boreal Boogies often fill up, so don’t wait! You will be required to provide a piece of ID or a set of keys as a deposit when borrowing the headphones. Your headset will have two music channels: pop classics and songs by request. 

All ages are welcome. Dress in layers for the weather. To respect other visitors to Swan Haven, dancers are asked to remain outside the interpretive centre. 

To make sure your favourite song is on the playlist, email your requests ahead of time to [email protected]. 

Location: Grab a set of headphones from the DJ table outside the Swan Haven Interpretive Centre and dance anywhere within 400 metres (four football fields). 

Register for this event (opens one week before at noon).