Easter Bunny returns to Port Colborne for foggy waterfront welcome
Just before 9 a.m., the familiar springtime guest pulled up to the West Street promenade aboard the J.W. Cooper tugboat, marking the return of the city's unique Easter waterfront tradition.
About 50 people gathered near the Pilot House to greet the Easter Bunny, many bundled up against the cold weather with phones in hand to capture the moment.
The annual Tugboat Bunny event, organized by the city, blends Port Colborne's marine heritage with Easter celebrations. The tradition sees the Easter Bunny arrive via the Welland Canal, a nod to the city's working waterfront and nautical identity.
After his arrival, the Easter Bunny joined families at Vale Health and Wellness Centre where the city hosted its outdoor Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. until noon.
Despite the cold, kids raced across the field outside the wellness centre in search of colourful eggs while the Easter Bunny posed for pictures and welcomed families celebrating.
The celebrations continued throughout the day, with a lineup of family friendly activities, including crafts with Port Colborne Public Library, egg decorating, face painting and a colouring station.
The afternoon wrapped up with a free community skate hosted by Vale Canada and public family swimming courtesy of YMCA.
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