The St. Lawrence Writers Festival is a new arts initiative based in Brockville, Ontario.
This September, the festival celebrates words in every form and turns The Arts Hub into a lively centre of conversation, ideas, laughter, debate, and discovery. It brings together a broad range of writers, from established authors to rising voices.
In a time where public discourse often feels polarized, the St. Lawrence Writers Festival offers space for meaningful conversation and connection. It invites us to slow down, listen, exchange ideas, and remember the power of story as a bridge.
Scroll to see our 2026 featured lineup!
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Kelley Armstrong
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Gary Barwin
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Carolyn Bennett
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Lucy E.M. Black
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Giles Blunt
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Dennis Bock
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Frances Boyle
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Ali Bryan
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Catherine Bush
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Rod Carley
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Lily Chu
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Kerry Clare
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H. Leighton Dickson
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Kim Fahner
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Terry Fallis
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Sophie Gartland-Davey
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Hollay Ghadery
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Celia Godkin
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Daniel Goodwin
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Farah Heron
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Hilton
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Wayne Johnston
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Amy Jones
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Margo LaPierre
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Shade Lapite
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Lois Lorimer
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Darlene Madott
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Michael Mirolla
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Juliette Miron
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Donna Morrissey
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Maggie North
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Randall Perry
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Heidi Reimer
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Waubgeshig Rice
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Armand Garnet Ruffo
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Russell Smith
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Judith Thompson
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Carolyne Van Der Meer
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Heidi von Palleske
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Emily Weedon
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Patricia Westerhof
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Ronald Zajac
A huge thank you to our 2026 festival sponsor, River West Co.
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