Culture Days

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country both in-person and online. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. 

Hanover invites you to discover more about our vibrant and HIPP Culture by participating in the following events: 

Event TitleDate & TimeDescriptionLocation & Website

Saugeen Culture Bus Tour with Minto & Wellington North

*Ticketed event

Saturday, October 4, 2025
10am-4pm
Calling all culture enthusiasts! Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, or simply curious about the stories that shape our communities, this tour is for you. Join us for a day of discovery, connection, and celebration of our local heritage. The Saugeen Culture Bus Tour returns in 2025, bringing you even more stories, sights, and experiences from across Wellington North, Minto, and Hanover.

Various Sites

 Saugeen Culture Bus | Hanover

Hanover Public Library Newcomer Resource Centre Designation & CelebrationSaturday, September 20, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm

As part of Welcoming Week and Culture Days, the Town of Hanover invites you to a special dedication event at the Hanover Public Library for our new Newcomer Resource Centre—a vibrant space supporting newcomers to Canada and new residents to our community. This event highlights a new display at the Hanover Library where individuals and families can access welcome packages and essential settlement resources to help them feel at home in Hanover.

Enjoy a morning of connection and celebration featuring:

  • Dignitary remarks
  • Cultural food offerings
  • Prizes
  • A cultural dance presentation and social dance led by the Hanover Women’s Collective

Discover resources, meet new neighbours, celebrate diversity, and help us build a more inclusive Hanover!

Hanover Public Library & the Community Hall 

Hanover Newcomer Resource Centre Designation | Hanover

Fall Harvest MarketSaturday, September 27, 2025
10am-3pm
Celebrate the season with us at this family-friendly outdoor market featuring 40+ amazing local vendors! Shop handmade goods, fall décor, unique gifts, fresh produce, baked treats, preserves, and so much more — all while supporting small businesses and artisans from across the region.
 
Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and a vibrant community atmosphere in the heart of downtown Hanover.
 
Free admission | All ages welcome | Rain or shine!

Heritage Square 

Fall Harvest Market | Facebook

The Pioneers of Hanover – Cemetery TourSaturday, September 27, 2025 
11am
Join local historian, Al Morrow, as he takes you back in time to explore the fascinating lives and journeys of some of the first pioneers of Hanover.

Hanover Cemetery

No registration required. Arrive on-site and look for the tent at the west entrance to join the tour at 11am that day. 

Eat Well Farmers' MarketSaturday, September 20 & October 4, 2025 
9am-1pm
Bringing community and local food together. Educational booths, weekly entertainment and more! 

Heritage Square

Eat Well Farmers' Market | Hanover

Self-Guided Art ToursDowntown Street Banner Public ArtDowntown Street Banner tour featuring artwork by the Saugeen Artists Guild. Downtown Street Banner Tour Map 
Self-Guided Art ToursSaugeen Artists Guild Fall Studio Tour
October 3-5, 2025 10am-5pm
Saugeen Artists Guild member studio tours across the Grey Bruce Region.Saugeen Artists Guild
Self-Guided Art ToursAutumn Leaves Studio Tour October 3-5, 2025
10am-5pm
Autumn Leaves Studio Tour - Wind your way through the picturesque back roads of Grey and Bruce Counties to visit inspiring studios, talk to the artists and see demonstrations.

 

AUTUMN LEAVES STUDIO TOUR 

Self-Guided Culture TourON Culture Guide: The Saugeen RegionFriendly people, historic downtowns, fresh local produce and the great outdoors – that’s what you’ll find throughout Hanover, Minto and Wellington North. Not only that, but the Saugeen region happens to be a bit of a road less travelled — just waiting for you to explore.The Saugeen Region: Hanover, Minto, Wellington North | Ontario Culture Days
Driftscape App Discover our places, events, and self-guided audio tours all in one spot.Scan the above QR code to access or visit www.hanover.ca/tourismandculturemap 

HIPP Culture

Hanover is a vibrant cultural community waiting for you to discover what it has to offer. So take our Cultural Quiz to see what type of cultural explorer you are. With your results, we’ll provide you a list of activities you might be interested in.