OFO Convention
Choose your convention location
Both convention venues offer guided birding hikes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday along with Friday and Saturday evening programs that connect participants in both communities.
Leamington
Experience world-renowned fall migration at Point Pelee National Park and the exceptional birding destinations in Essex County.
North Bay
Discover the diverse forests, wetlands, and waterways of the Near North while participating in a convention connected live with Leamington.
Grow, Learn, Share
Join birders and nature enthusiasts from across Ontario for the 2026 Ontario Field Ornithologists Convention, taking Place Oct 2 to 4, 2026, in two host communities – Leamington and North Bay.
For the first time in North Bay, the convention offers the opportunity to attend from either location while sharing many of the same highlights through live connections between the two venues. Choose the location that’s most convenient for you and enjoy a welcoming weekend of birding, learning, and connecting with others who share a passion for birds and nature
Whether you’re new to birding, an experience birder, a nature photographer, or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, you’ll find something to inspire you!
Every convention registration includes opportunities to:
Grow
Explore outstanding local birding destinations on guided field trips led by knowledgeable and experienced local birders. Discover new birds, habitats, and conservation stories while enjoying the company of fellow participants.
Learn
Be inspired by keynote speaker Amar Ayyash, author of The Gull Guide: North America, along with presentations, workshops, and discussions led by experienced birders, naturalists, and conservationists.
Share
Meet fellow birders from across Ontario, celebrate the Annual General Meeting, recognize the 2026 Distinguished Ornithologists, and enjoy the unique experience of one convention shared between two communities through live evening programs.
Questions?
Please email convention@ofo.ca