The Township has two outdoor rinks for your enjoyment which operate seasonally and weather permitting. Novar rink is located at 54 McCrandle Street, Novar. Emsdale rink is located at 32 Joseph Street, Emsdale.
**UPDATE** (February 22, 2021) As a result of the continued public health guidelines surrounding COVID-19, Council has made the difficult decision to CLOSE the Outdoor Ice Rinks and Community Parks in both Novar and Emsdale. Should you have any questions or require clarification, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-636-5941.
Recreation and Culture Committee Annual Family Day Skate Event:
Softball:
Perry Roughnecks Softball (ages 6-13) runs every Sunday and Thursday, from Thursday, May 28, 2020 to Sunday, July 26, 2020. Games start at 6:30 p.m. at the Emsdale Park (32 Joseph Street). The registration fee per child is $20.
T-Ball (ages 4-7) may run on Tuesdays in 2020, dates to be determined based on interest. Please contact the Municipal Office for details.
For more details or registration information, please contact the Municipal Office by telephone at 705-636-5941 or by email. *Note: if you or your child is 14+, contact the Municipal Office and we would be happy to provide details of programs available for teens.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact the Municipal Office for details.
Ball Hockey:
Novar Ball Hockey (ages 5 and up, including adults) runs every Wednesday and Saturday, from Saturday, May 2, 2020 to Saturday, June 27, 2020. Games start at 7:00 p.m. at the Novar Park (54 McCrandle Street). The registration fee is $15 per player.
Registration Day will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Novar Park. The First Game is Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
For more details or registration information, please contact the Municipal Office by telephone at 705-636-5941 or by email.
Karate:
Every Tuesday and Thursday night at the Novar Community Centre from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm there is karate classes, for ages 8 and up. For more information please contact Sensei Edwin Hall at (705)-685-7146, or by email.
Muskoka/Parry Sound Area Karate Club – Grasshoppers classes for children 5-8 yrs, every Thursday from 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm at the Novar Community Centre, for more information, click on the link.
Novar After School Program:
Free After School Program at the Novar Community Centre is in its 2nd year and runs throughout the school calendar year, for more information, please click on the link.
Farmers’ Market:
The Township of Perry Farmers’ Market, located at the Gazebo in front of the Municipal Office in Emsdale, runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from last Friday in June until the last Friday in August (or longer depending on weather and demand). For more information, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-636-5941 or by email. Click here to obtain a Farmers’ Market Application Form.
