In commemoration of Margaret Laurence, Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie and our community’s ongoing literary heritage, the Lakefield Literary Festival showcases Canadian authors and promotes the joy of reading and writing among children and adults.
August 29, 2016
The North Words Literary Festival runs the weekend of September 23-25 at the Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka. It is designed for readers as well as aspiring writers. To learn more about the events and workshops, visit their website NorthWords.ca
August 26, 2016
Cordelia Strube’s book, On the Shores of Darkeness, There is Light, has been placed on the Toronto Book Award List!
August 21, 2016
The photos from our Festival this past July are now on the website in the Photo Gallery. Click on any photo to enlarge it and read the caption.
Lakefield is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes, just 90 minutes North East of Toronto. We welcome you to come and celebrate the rich literary heritage of our area.
Thank you to our sponsors
David and Dr. Patricia Morton
Alan and Jane Stewart
Anonymous
Martha & Richard Whatley
John & Susan McWilliams
David and Dr. Patricia Morton
Wendy Scott & David Moorhead
Dr. John and Martha Vlasschaert
R. J. Brown Insurance Brokers
The Wine Connection
Dr. Beverley Haun
Cathy Wilson
John and Karen Beamish
Lakefield Herald
Friends of Alasdair & Wendy Wallace
© 2016 Lakefield Literary Festival
