Regatta Festival
Join us in Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s for our annual Regatta Festival, a week-long celebration filled with fun, community spirit, and tradition.
This year the Regatta Festival is taking place from July 1 to July 12! The week-long festival includes exciting outdoor activities and tournaments with family-friendly events and live entertainment – we’ll also have giveaways, and opportunities to explore our beautiful community! We’re excited to celebrate Canada Day and Regatta Day together on the same day, making the festivities even more special!
To ensure the day runs smoothly and safely for all of our residents, businesses, and visitors, we have worked to create a temporary traffic plan for the area.
Please take note of the following traffic and access details for July 1:
- One-Way Traffic Flow: To minimize disruptions and keep traffic moving safely, a temporary one-way system will be in place. Traffic will enter from Pendergast Road, follow Belbins Road, and head south on Thorburn Road.
- Spurrells Road Closure: Spurrells Road will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the event. Please note that emergency vehicles and local residents will maintain full access at all times.
- Boat Launch Closure: In close collaboration with the Harbour Authority, the boat launch will be closed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to facilitate event set-up and ensure spectator safety.
- Staff on Site: Town staff will be stationed throughout the area all day to help guide drivers and facilitate a safe, easy flow of traffic.
Explore the schedule below to join us in the festivities, we can’t wait to see you there!
Registration through eServices
Many of our programs require online registration and payment through eServices.
If you are a resident and you have not yet used eServices to pay for a program in PCSP, you will be prompted to enter a “sign up key” the first time you use eServices. Please contact Joe Donkers, Accounting Technician, at 709-895-5666 or [email protected] to receive your sign up key.
If you are living in a rental property in PCSP and you are not the registered owner of the home, you will need to sign up as a guest account and you will not require a sign up key.
Orienteering
Ready to test your navigation skills, explore beautiful local trails, and have a blast outdoors? We have two orienteering challenges during the Regatta Festival!
Course 1: The Broad Cove River Trail Challenge
Location: Rainbow Gully Park & Broad Cove River Trail (First Section)
Dive into nature right in our backyard! This course takes you through a beautiful mix of parkland and scenic river trails. It’s the perfect blend of easy walking and clever navigating.
How to Participate: Visit the trail system around Rainbow Gully Park and the first section of our Broad Cove River Trail to complete our Orienteering challenge! Download the map below or stop by the Town Hall to get a printed version!
Course 2: The Voisey’s Brook Park Challenge
Location: Voisey’s Brook Park
Looking for a classic woods navigation experience? Head over to Voisey’s Brook Park! This course will take you through winding forested paths, open recreation spaces, and beautiful wooded terrain. Keep your eyes peele, some of these checkpoints will require a sharp eye!
- Difficulty: Family-friendly with a few clever hiding spots.
- What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and a sense of adventure.
Download the map below or stop by the Town Hall to get a printed version!
