Manning Park Resort

Lantern Festival at Lightning Lake
2026-08-01 10:00 - 22:00 UTC | Lightning Lake, Canada
Experience one of Manning Park’s most cherished summer traditions—our enchanting Lantern Festival at Lightning Lake. As the sun sets and the warm glow of twilight settles over the water, join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, and wonder.
Lantern-Making WorkshopLet your imagination shine! Craft your own beautiful lantern during our daytime workshop, guided by friendly instructors. Whether it’s your first lantern or your fifth, each one tells a unique story.
📍 Lightning Lake Day Use Area🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm1 Lantern – $25 | 2 Lanterns – $45 | 3 Lanterns – $55(Cash at the Workshop; Debit/Credit available at the Boathouse)
Lantern Launch at DuskAs night falls and the stars begin to twinkle above, gather with us at Spruce Bay Beach to set your glowing creation afloat across the still waters of Lightning Lake. The soft lights from the lanterns drifting in harmony makes for a magical, memory-making experience for guests of all ages.
📍 Spruce Bay Beach🕤 Lantern Launch – 9:30pm

Kite Festival & Workshop
2026-09-05 11:00 - 14:00
Wings on the Wind – Kite Festival at Manning ParkLet your imagination soar at our annual Wings on the Wind Kite Festival! Happening on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 this family-friendly event is a celebration of creativity, fresh mountain air, and simple summer joy.
Bring the whole family to Lightning Lake Day Use Area and join our expert Kite Makers at the Kite Building Workshop. Craft your very own colourful creation, then send it dancing across the sky in a vibrant display above the lake.
Kite Building Workshop🕚 When: Saturday, September 5th | 11:00am – 2:00pm📍 Where: Lightning Lake Day Use Area💰 Cost: Single Kite Kit – $15 | Double Kite Kit – $25(Cash only at the workshop, or pay by card at the Boathouse.)
Whether you build a kite or just come to enjoy the spectacle, it’s a perfect day to relax lakeside and watch the skies come alive. Don’t miss this breezy summer tradition at Manning Park!
