Celebrate National Breastfeeding Week from October 1 to 7, 2026. You are invited to join us at local proclamation and flag-raising events to show support for breastfeeding families and recognize the community partnerships that help give infants a healthy start in life. Proclamation and flag raising events will take place at municipalities across the County of Simcoe and the District of Muskoka, as well as the cities of Barrie and Orillia.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Time | Municipality | Location |
| 9:30 a.m. | Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury | 471 Park Avenue, Bradford |
| 11:00 a.m. | Town of Collingwood | 55 Ste. Marie St., Collingwood |
| 11:00 a.m. | Town of Innisfil | 2101 Innisfil Beach Rd., Innisfil |
| 11:00 a.m. | Town of Huntsville | 37 Main St. E., Huntsville |
| Noon | Town New Tecumseth | 24 Tupper St. W., Alliston |
| 2:00 p.m. | Township of Muskoka Lakes | 1 Bailey St., Port Carling |
| 2:30 p.m. | Township of Tiny | 130 Balm Beach Rd. W., Tiny |
| 4:00 p.m. | Town of Penetanguishene | 10 Robert St. W., Penetanguishene |
Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Time | Municipality | Location |
| 9:30 a.m. | Township of Tay | 450 Park St., Victoria Harbour |
| 10:00 a.m. | Town of Bracebridge | 1000 Taylor Crt., Bracebridge |
| 10:00 a.m. | City of Barrie | City Hall, 70 Collier St., Barrie |
| 10:30 a.m. | Town of Midland | 575 Dominion Avenue, Midland |
Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| Time | Municipality | Location |
| 8:30 a.m. | City of Orillia | 1 West St., N., Orillia |
| 10:00 a.m. | Town of Gravenhurst | 3 - 5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst |
| 1:00 p.m. | Township of Lake of Bays | 1012 Dwight Beach Rd., Dwight |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| Time | Municipality | Location |
| 8:30 a.m. | Township of Severn | 1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn |
| 5:45 p.m. | Essa Township | 5786 County Road 21, Utopia |
Breastfeeding is healthy and natural – there’s nothing else like it. Breastmilk is all the food and drink a baby needs for the first six months of their life. Around 6 months, babies begin to eat solid foods and continue to breastfeed for up to 2 years and beyond. Continuing breastfeeding for up to two years and longer is healthy for children and is encouraged. The health unit works with, families, health care providers and community organizations to support breastfeeding.
We:
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Provide prenatal education on breastfeeding.
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Provide information and support regarding infant feeding.
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Collect, assess and report on the infant feeding rates in our
communities.
- Comply with 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
What Matters to Your Health
How you’re going to feed your baby is an important decision. Breastfeeding is important for babies, children, parents, families, the community, as well as the environment. Knowing where to find
help and support
is essential.
External Links
Breastfeeding Matters (PDF 6.72 MB)
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