Brockville Winter Classic Weekend

09/15/2026

Next month, the 1000 Islands are about to get a whole lot funnier.

From October 22 to 24, the inaugural Giverfest takes over Brockville with four incredible comedy shows featuring talent from Just for Laughs, CBC, SiriusXM, and some of North America's top comedy clubs.

There's something for everyone, including a Saturday afternoon family show featuring a real-life alien. Friday and Saturday night are reserved for the adults, bringing big laughs and unforgettable performances to the heart of the 1000 Islands.

Adding a local touch to the lineup, Brockville's own Chad Noonan is the driving force behind the festival and will be taking the stage himself.

Whether you're a lifelong comedy fan or just looking for a great night out, Giverfest promises three days of laughs, entertainment, and memories. https://www.jumpcomedy.com/b/noonanchad/index

Who's ready to support a brand-new festival and enjoy some serious comedy right here in Brockville?

09/04/2026

The unofficial official home of the Brockville Winter Classic is closing its doors.

With that comes the end of an era filled with 24 years of memories, friendships, celebrations, and community connections that many people never have the opportunity to experience.

Dan has always been far more than business owner. Keystorm has been champions of community causes, supporters of local events, and people who understood the value of bringing others together. Their impact extends well beyond the walls of their establishment and can be felt throughout Brockville.

For the Brockville Winter Classic, this venue has served as the heartbeat of our event weekend. The Draft Party featuring NHL Alumni has long been our official kickoff, and throughout the weekend it has been a gathering place where players, volunteers, sponsors, alumni, and community members connect, share stories, and create lasting memories.

Dan's connection to the Winter Classic runs deep. Whether as a supporter, participant, community partner, or member of our extended hockey family, he has helped shape what our event has become. While we know our relationship with Dan will continue in whatever comes next, there is no denying that our community is losing something special.

Businesses that continually give back, support local initiatives, and invest in their community are rare. They deserve to be celebrated, supported, and appreciated. On occasions like this, we are reminded just how important they are to the fabric of our city.

From all of us at the Brockville Winter Classic, thank you, Dan and your entire team, for the memories, the support, the laughter, and the countless moments that helped make our event and our community stronger.

We wish you nothing but success in the next chapter, the Brockville Country Club is lucky to have you and Brockville is better because of what you built here.

End of an era. After 24 years, Keystorm Pub owner Dan Thompson says the downtown Brockville business will close its doors at the end of October.

We have more with Thompson at Brockvilledaily[dot]ca.

09/03/2026

Investing in Local Hockey. Investing in Local Kids.

The Brockville Winter Classic is proud to continue growing our hockey subsidy programs, now entering our third season of supporting young athletes in our community.

What began with funding support for the U7 programs at both the Brockville Minor Hockey Association - BMHA and Brockville Girls Hockey Association has helped contribute to increased participation and more children getting the opportunity to experience the game. We have increased ice times and our donation to these programs with the increased participation, we call that a win!

Last season, we partnered with Their Opportunity to launch our BWC Plays It Forward Program, designed to help keep kids in hockey by providing financial assistance toward registration fees.

This year, we are expanding the program by increasing both the number of participants we can support and the amount of funding available through each subsidy.

If financial barriers are preventing a child from playing the game they love, we encourage families to learn more and apply.

Visit our website for program details and application information:

https://www.brockvillewinterclassic.ca/bwcfundedprograms

Together, we can ensure more kids have the opportunity to play, learn, and grow through hockey. 🏒

09/03/2026

Congratulations to the Friends of Palliative Care Golf Tournament with an amazing total of $341,423 raised yesterday. Mother Nature held off to bless us with a wonderful day and meal. Thank you to the many many volunteers and supporters of a cause near and dear to many of us.

09/01/2026

Did you know that the Brockville Winter Classic subsidizes the U7 Timbits program for both the Brockville Girls Hockey Association and Brockville Minor Hockey Association - BMHA. Our event each year raises enough money to cover the ice costs for both these organizations at the U7 level, and both still have room this year for your child to play in 2026/27. The cost is only $100 for the whole year, so if you have a child born in 2020, 2021 or 2022, you can sign them up today. Please reach out to us or either of those organizations if interested.

We also are in need of volunteers to help coaching at this level. With this being the 3rd year of the program, our #'s have grown significantly and we need help with coaching. Again please reach out if you wish to part of our journey in growing this amazing game within our community.

BWC Team

08/26/2026

08/17/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen, only 2 days left to place your orders and to get entered into a draw for a former NHL Player Hall of Fame jersey, all in support of the Friends of Palliative Care Golf Tournament
Less than $400 difference between Pubs and Coop, get those orders in to confirm who gets the PIE

https://forms.gle/Ayi38yAG6MxNkomP9

08/15/2026

Today is the DAY. Join us at Rotary Park from 11-1 for all your hockey equipment needs. We would love any and all donations of gently used equipment. A big thank you to our friends Canadian Tire Brockville for supporting the program with the donation of starter kits to get our U7 kids ready for the ice! Enter for a chance to receive $250 towards registration fees with the donation of a piece of equipment. We will be joined by representatives from both organizations, so if you have questions about the season they will have the answers!