News & Updates

Announcing our next Summer Activity Day: Christmas in July Cookie Decorating!

Announcing our first Summer Activity Day of the 2026 season: Dinosaur Dig!

The Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society is creating a special community cookbook using family recipes, stories, and traditions to document the rich history of our region.

Heritage Festival 2026 has been cancelled. The Township of Armour’s event partnership agreement with the Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society remains in place; however, the festival will not take place this year. We appreciate your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to sharing future event plans with you.

Heritage Coordinator (12 week contract) The Township of Armour, on behalf of the Burk’s Falls and District Historical Society, is presently seeking applications for the position of Heritage Coordinator Hourly Pay: $21.00hr (30 hours/Week) The Burk's Falls and District Historical Society seeks a dynamic student for full-time summer employment. The position offered is for a Heritage Coordinator June 8 to August 28, 2026.The complete job description for the position is available from the Township of Armour municipal office and on the Township website at http://www.armourtownship.ca . To be eligible for this position, candidates must: · Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada · Be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number) · Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment · Be a high school, college, CEGEP or university student To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly indicating “Application for Heritage Coordinator” Submission Deadline: Friday, May 15 @ 4:00PM Anticipated start date: Monday, June 8, 2026 To: Dave Gray, Chief Administrative Officer Email: cao@armourtownship.ca By mail or in person: 56 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 The Township of Armour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations will be provided upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for this competition. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

We understand the community has questions about what’s ahead for the Heritage Festival. As planning continues for a refreshed event in 2026, we want to share that the festival will not include the firefighter challenge, car show, or vendor market, and will not be hosted at the Burk’s Falls Fairgrounds. The Township of Armour's Recreation Department and Heritage Festival Planning Committee are working to explore new opportunities that highlight our community’s unique culture, heritage, and artistic spirit in different ways. More information will be shared as plans develop—stay tuned for updates as we look ahead to 2026.

Starting March 16, 2026 , our monthly meetings will be held at the Armour Township Council Chambers , 56 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls. 🗓 Third Monday of every month 🕖 7:00 p.m. 👥 Everyone welcome! Come explore local history, share stories, and celebrate our community’s heritage with us.

The Burk Family: A Two-Village Legacy

What a fangtastic evening at the arena for our annual Halloween Celebration , hosted by the Burk’s Falls Lions Club and the Burk’s Falls & District Historical Society in partnership to continue this wonderful community tradition! For generations, this event has brought together families, friends, and plenty of creative costumes—and this year was no exception! Kids (and parents!) enjoyed games, treats, fresh popcorn, a cupcake-making station , and an incredible balloon display that wowed everyone who came through the doors. 🎈🧁🍿 As the night wrapped up, the excitement carried on as everyone hurried home with bags full of goodies—ready to cheer on the Blue Jays in the World Series! ⚾💙 A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers who make this event possible every year. Special thanks to Collins’ Independent for donating refreshments, to the Township of Ryerson and Township of Armour for their generous contributions to the candy budget, and to the Village of Burk’s Falls for providing the perfect venue. 🙌  Here’s to another fantastic Halloween filled with community spirit, laughter, and sweet memories! 🧡🕸️