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Upcoming Exhibitions
@ Maclaren Art Centre
Maclaren Art Centre
Barrie, ON
Dancing Through Time II: Traditional Art Forms
in a Contemporary World. On
view December 6 to February 17, 2008
Art and Cold Cash, a multi-layered creative investigation
that connects contemporary art discourses surrounding money
in a series of artistic
activities and experiments. On view December 6 to February 24.
Web Site
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Caught in the
Act: The Viewer as Performer
Ottawa
October 17 – February 5, 2009
A group exhibition of Canadian artists, Caught in the Act: The
Viewer as Performer, presents sculptural works that engage,
and even rely on, the active spectator. The histories of performance,
installation, environmental, minimal, and body art combine to
foreground the interaction between art object and viewing subject.
Web Site Click
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Caught in the
Act:
The Viewer as Performer
Ottawa
October 17 – February 5, 2009
A group exhibition of Canadian artists, Caught in the Act: The
Viewer as Performer, presents sculptural works that engage,
and even rely on, the active spectator. The histories of performance,
installation, environmental, minimal, and body art combine to
foreground the interaction between art object and viewing subject.
Web Site Click
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Emerging Artists
Show of Two Dimensional Art
Alliston
January 10 – February 13, 2009
A Juried show of two dimensional art sponsored by all artists
at the beginning of the South Simcoe Arts Council & Millpond
Art Group.
Web
Site Click Here |
Hockey Mom Hockey
Dad
Thunder Bay
January 22 – February 7, 2009
Hockey Mom Hockey Dad is a love story that takes place in a
hockey rink. Two lonely single parents meet and fall in love
while watching their kids play a season of minor hockey.
Web Site Click
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Reel Stories
Barrie
February 6-8, 2009
In its fifth year, Reel Stories returns for a thought-provoking
weekend festival of documentary and feature films concerned
with raising awareness and highlighting current issues in the
world.
Web
Site Click Here
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| Shadows
of the Mind Film Festival
Sault Ste. Marie
February 16 -26, 2009
Phone: (705) 949-7949 |
Festival of
the Arts 2009
Alliston
February 15 – July 5, 2009
Youth Arts By The River, Art on Main Streets of South Simcoe
Communities Piano, Concert Bands, String Performances and professional
Adjudications, Choral Concert Showcase of South Simcoe Art
Web
Site Click Here
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Jess Ford Art
Show
Huronia Museum and Huron/Ouendat Village Group
Midland, Ontario
Friday, February 27 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Huronia Museum Auditorium
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: Click
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| Celebrations
& Festivals |
White Pine Carnival
Mattawa
January 30 – February 1, 2009
Web
Site Click Here
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Owen Sound's
Reel Festival
Owen Sound
January 30 – February 1, 2009
Owen Sounds Reel Festival presents the best in Canadian, Foreign
and Alternative Films to film buffs in the region, offering
five great films during the first weekend in February every
year.
Phone: (519) 371-5222
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Black History
Month Documentary Film Festival
Owen Sound
January 31- February 22, 2009
In appreciation of our rich Black heritage - local and beyond.
Jan 31-Feb 1: Speakers for the Dead. Feb 7-8: Journey to Justice.
Feb 14-15: Dresden Story. Feb 21-22: Voice of the Fugitive.
Web Site Click Here |
Port Sydney's
52nd Winter Carnival
Port Sydney
January 28 – February 1, 2009
Comedy by Yuk Yuk's, family skate, bonfire, hot chocolate, pancake
breakfast, fishing derby, outdoor & indoor events and kids
corner!
Web
Site Click Here
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Snowfest
New Liskeard
February 2009
Winter carnival including, slide-a-thons, pond hockey tournaments,
ice fishing derbys, a snow golf tournament and snowmobiling
Web: www.temiskamingshores.ca |
Cobourg Winter Festival
Cobourg
February 2009
4 fun filled days for the entire family. Fireworks, ice carving,
ice maze, ice cube treasure hunt, snow shoes, hayrides maze, ice
cube treasure hunt, snow shoes, hayrides, harbourfront zoo, West
Coast Lumberjack Show
Web: www.cobourgtourism.ca |
Tiny Township
Wyebridge
February 1, 2009
The Township of Tiny and the six Parks and Recreation Associations
invite you to their 1st Annual Carnaval d’hiver. Discover
and experience Tiny’s six large community parks byparticipating
to a poker run, an event for the entire family. Unique activities
will be organizedat each park location
Web: www.tiny.ca
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Orillia Winter Carnival
Orillia February 13-15, 2009
Cool family fun for all ages! Pancake breakfasts, Shivers' ice
castle, snow sculptures, dog sled rides, live entertainment,
polar bear dip & more
Web: www.orilliawintercarnival.ca
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Port Carling Winterfest
Port Carling February 6-8, 2009
Description: Feb. 6 - 8 - Port Carling Winterfest 2009 - A winter
weekend of fun, food and entertainment. Passports are $5, children
13 and under are free. The festival begins Friday evening with
fireworks, hot dogs, and hot chocolate and a MUCH MUSIC Video
Dance. Saturday is a full day of evens for the whole family, including
log sawing, a dog show, craft sale, kid\'s games such as crazy
carpet hill, donut eating, nail driving, firefighter challenge,
and grand prix car races, horse and wagon rides, Jam Sandwich
- children\'s entertainers, roast beef dinner and a rock and roll
dance with the Muskoka Roads on Saturday night. Sunday\'s events
include a pancake breakfast, dog sled rides, snow soccer, polar
bear dip, and the snow snake competition. Then come and have lunch
at the legion and vote on your favourite dessert in the Chef\'s
Dessert Challenge. Throughout the weekend, you can participate
in the silent auction in the upper hall of the community centre.
For more info!
rmation please call Cathy Duck at 765-6083 or portcarlingwinterfest@hotmail.com. |
Midland’s Annual Outdoor
Winterfest
Midland
February 6-7, 2009
This popular annual festival will be the biggest outdoor event
to date with special activities of interest for the entire family
Web: www.tay.township.on.ca
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Reel Stories
Barrie
February 6-8, 2009
In its fifth year, Reel Stories returns for a thought-provoking
weekend festival of documentary and feature films concerned
with raising awareness and highlighting current issues in the
world.
Web
Site Click Here
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Seeley's Bay
Frostfest
Seeleys Bay
February 6-9, 2009
Winter Carnival
Phone: (613) 387-3743 |
Bon Soo Winter Carnival
Sault Ste. Marie
February 6-15, 2009
Mr. Bon Soo personifies what Bon Soo is all about ... smiling
faces ... warmth ... fun ... friendliness. How could anyone
look at Mr. Bon Soo and not feel good? He puts a smile on everyone's
face!
Website http://www.bonsoo.on.ca/ |
Winterlude
Ottawa
February 6-22, 2009
Come to Winterlude, where three fun-filled weekends of excitement
and activity await the whole family! From glittering ice carvings
and majestic snow sculptures to the world’s largest skating
rink, a gigantic snow playground and explosive shows under the
winter sky, Winterlude is a great way to celebrate and enjoy the
winter season.
Website Web
Site Click Here |
Lion's Winter Carnival
Beaverton
February 7, 2009
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, school age tug of war, silent auction,
chilli luncheon, outhouse race, mini golf, book sale, scavenger
hunt and more.
Phone: (705) 426-7738
E-mail: beaverton125@live.com |
Barrie's Winterfest & Festival
of Ice
Barrie, Ontario
February 7 -9, 2009
Downtown Barrie - Heritage Park & Memorial Square
A truly Canadian winter adventure for the whole family - the best
way to beat the February blues! Downtown Barrie is transformed
into a winter wonderland complete with outdoor and indoor activities
for all ages to enjoy including dog sled rides, horse-drawn wagon
rides, midway, lumberjack shows, skating, polar bear swim, pancake
breakfast, crafts, story time, and so much more. The kids will
enjoy exploring the ice maze and slipping down the giant snow
sculpture with slides carved right into the snow of ice into visual
masterpieces.
Website Barrie Winterfest & Festival of Ice. |
Kirkland Lake Winter Carnival
Kirkland Lake
February 12- March 1, 2009
The Winter Carnival is a community event focussed on children
events. Highlights include the Mush for Gold Dog Sled Races
and the Annual National CSRA Canadian Snowcross Championship
Event.
Web: www.klfestivals.com
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Barry's Bay
Timberfest
Barry's Bay
February 12-15, 2009A fun filled family weekend celebrating
logging and the timbering heritage of the Madawaska Valley in
Barry's Bay, Wilno and Combermere.
Web Site Click Here
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Haliburton Frostfest
Celebrate winter in the Haliburton Highlands Feb. 13-15 2009!.
This is a weekend packed with events for all ages, including:8th
Annual Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby, Ice Slide, Snowmobile
Scavenger Hunt, Outdoor movie,Giant Bonfire. http://www.frostfest.ca/ |
Victoria Harbour
February 13-15, 2009
Winter is here and it’s time to celebrate! Join Tay Township
and various Community
Web: www.tay.township.on.ca |
Blind River Winter Carnival
Blind River
February 14-15, 2009
There will be lots to do for the whole family! There will be:
skating, sliding, snow sculptures, food, entertainment, kids
fish derby
Web: www.blindriver.com |
Voyageur Winter Carnival
Thunder Bay
February 14-16, 2009
Join in an exciting celebration of winter! Snowsculpture &
snowman making contests! Sleigh & dog sled rides
Web: www.fwhp.ca |
Mooseclac
Longlac, February 14-16, 2009
The annual Winter Carnival held in Longlac which brings the
entire community out for weekend of fun. Scheduled events include
"All Timers" hockey, skiing, curling
E-mail: rob.kurish@greenstone.ca |
Thunder Bay
Maple Syrup Tours
Thunder Bay
February 15 – March 31, 2009
The sweet taste of spring! Maple bush, sugaring off, Maple taffy,
pancakes and Maple syrup. Horse drawn sleigh rides
Web Site Click Here |
WinterFeast
Orangeville
February 16 – March 13, 2009
Experience the diverse dining opportunities within the Hills
of Headwaters. The Executive Chefs at various fine dining establishments
present WinterFeast.
Web Site
Click Here |
Timmins Winter
Sports Festival
Timmins
February 18 -22, 2009
A winter sports festival that includes a high school hockey
tournament and curling bonspiel as well as junio cross country
and alpine skiing events.
Web
Site Click Here
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Shiverfest
Temagami
February 19 -22, 2009
Come celebrate the winter season with human ice bowling, outdoor
hockey, horseshoes and the very popular Shiverfest Idol Competition
Phone: (705) 569-3274
E-mail: jchebert@temagami.ca
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The Blues
A ‘beat the February Blues’ weekend
The Rosseau, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa at Red Leaves in
Minett
February 20 - 22, 2009
The Blues – Executive produced by Martin Scorsese - a
film series including:
Feel Like going Home by Martin Scorsese
The Soul of a Man by Wim Wenders
The Road to Memphis by Richard Pearce
Warming by the Devil’s Fire by Charles Burnett
Godfathers and Sons by Marc Levin
Red, White and Blues by Mike Figgis
Piano Blues by Clint Eastwood
Also featuring: Robert Johnson
Showing in the Discovery Centre at Wallace Marina
February 21 - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Snowmobile Safari to the
village of Rosseau for annual dog sled mail run, lunch at the
Crossroads - $275 Leaves from HSR at Wallace Marina.
February 20 and 21 - Live blues at the Marina
DAILY
Snowmobiling |Cross Country Skiing |Snowshoeing |Skating
Rentals available from HSR at Wallace Marina |Everyone Welcome!
For information, call 765-1900 or 765-1048
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Penetanguishene’s Annual
Winterama
Penetanguishene
February 20-22, 2009
Join us for one of Ontario’s longest running, community
winter celebrations!
The combination of a winter parade, silent auction, children’s
activities, competitions, music,
entertainment, wagon rides and so much more will allow people
of all ages to enjoy the countless pleasures of winter.
Web: www.tay.township.on.ca
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19th Annual Dorset Snowball
Winter Carnival
Dorset
February 20-21, 2009
A family skating party with music, hot dogs and hot chocolate,
adult Broomball Tournament, pancake breakfast, parade, horse
drawn wagon rides, Mini-Snowmobile rides, displays and demonstrations,
entertainment, food, music and more.
Web: www.dorsetsnowball.com
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Kapuskasing Winter
Carnival
Kapuskasing
February 25 –March 1, 2009
A celebration of winter! Outdoor and indoor activities for the
entire family.
Web: www.kapuskasing.ca
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| Crafts,
Arts & Antique Shows |
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| Ethnic
& Historic |
Black History
Month Documentary Film Festival
Owen Sound
January 31- February 22, 2009
In appreciation of our rich Black heritage - local and beyond.
Jan 31-Feb 1: Speakers for the Dead. Feb 7-8: Journey to Justice.
Feb 14-15: Dresden Story. Feb 21-22: Voice of the Fugitive.
Web Site Click Here
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Heritage Week
Gananoque
February 16 -20, 2009
Celebrate our community's heritage with special events and exhibits.
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Family
Fun Days |
| Thunder Bay
Pioneer Sleigh Rides
Thunder Bay
January 5 –March 31, 2009
Discover winter in the Slate River Valley circa 1915. Enjoy
horse drawn sleigh rides, & the warm log house.
Web
Site Click Here |
Thunder Bay
Maple Syrup Tours
Thunder Bay
February 15 – March 31, 2009
The sweet taste of spring! Maple bush, sugaring off, Maple taffy,
pancakes and Maple syrup. Horse drawn sleigh rides
Web
Site Click Here
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Pancake Breakfast
and Sleigh Ride
Beverly's On Main Grill House
Wasaga Beach, ON
February 25th, 2009
Adults: $10 ea. Children: (12 and under)$5 ea. Prices include
pancakes, bacon or sausage, coffee and juice plus a horse drawn
sleigh ride.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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| Farmers
Markets |
Barrie Farmer’s
Market
Barrie City Hall, Mulcaster and Collier Streets
Saturday s All Year
Web
site click here
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Owen Sound &
District Farmer’s Market
Located at 110-8th Street East, beside City Hall
Saturdays All Year
Web
site click here |
Cobourg Farmers'
Market
May 6 to Dec 16,
Come and check out our Saturday Farmers Market! There will be
home baked desserts, vegetables, crafts, sausages, flowers,
plants and much more!
Web Site Click
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Orillia Farmer’s
Market
Downtown Orillia, beside Opera House
Saturdays All Year
Web
site click here |
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Fishing
Tournaments and Events |
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| Fundraiser's
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| Museum
Exhibitions |
| Game On!
Barrie
December 4, 2008 – February 22, 2009
Game On! features video works that explore the impact of virtual
realities, gaming, and sport on our notions of identity. Artist
featured are Brett Kashmere, Jim Munroe, and Shelley Niro.
Web Site
Click Here |
Heart and Soul:
Quebec's Folk Art
Ottawa/Hull
June 20 , 2008 – March 22, 2009
Discover 400 years of folk art through 400 remarkable creations.
These carvings, paintings and other creative pieces attest of
the talent and creativity of the province's folk artists.
Web SIte
Click Here |
Hockey Town
Barrie
December 4, 2008 –February 22, 2009
In this exhibition, three artists combine their passion for
hockey with their passion for making art, while challenging
the stereotypes that surround gender, class, sport and culture.
Web Site
Click Here |
Honouring Our
Local Veterans Exhibit
Owen Sound
October 8, 2008 – February 17, 2009
Come and visit the boyhood home of Billy Bishop to read the
personal stories of the 8 recipients of our "Honour our
Local Veterans" program
Web SIte Click Here |
Tombs of Eternity:
The Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
Ottawa/Hull
December 19, 2008 – August 16, 2009
A passage through corridors of the distant past gives insight
into life, death and eternity in Ancient Egypt.
Web Site
Click Here |
Heritage Week
Gananoque
February 16 -20, 2009
Celebrate our community's heritage with special events and exhibits.
Web
Site Click Here |
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| Music |
THE FEBRUARY
BLUES
Barrie
February 5 – 8, 2009
A Blues music festival presenting many of Canada's exciting
Blues and Jazz Artists in the nightclubs, cafés, restaurants,
libraries and theatres in Barrie, Innisfil and Orillia.
Web
Site Click Here
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| Nature |
Below Zero -
Pole to Pole
February 27 and 28, 2009
The Rosseau, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa at Red Leaves in
Minett
The Rosseau, A JW
Marriott Resort & Spa
Friday, February 27 8:30 – 10:00
Journey to the Arctic with Pat Fairhead
Saturday, February 28
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Watercolour Workshop – the Colours of Ice and Snow with
Pat Fairhead – M.A., M.Ed., R.C.A. $45 per person + $20
materials or bring your own
Saturday, February 28
Journey to Antarctica with naturalist Robin Tapley Cottages
Restaurant 7pm
Winter Weekend Menu, Scandinavian Style $34.95 Table d’hôte
For info call 705-765-1900
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| Sporting |
Hockey Town
Barrie
December 4, 2008 –February 22, 2009
In this exhibition, three artists combine their passion for
hockey with their passion for making art, while challenging
the stereotypes that surround gender, class, sport and culture.
Web Site Click Here |
Winter Family
Snowshoe Event
Oakview Woods RecPlex
Wasaga Beach, ON
February 7th, 2009
Time: 12 Noon - 2:00 p.m. (if no snow, the snow date will be
February 12th, 2009. Free admission. Snow shoes provided - Wear
flat snow boots. |
Smiths Falls
Sensational Sporting History
Smiths Falls
January 5 –February 27, 2009
Stanley Cup Finalists n Smiths Falls!!?? Experience and learn
about the sporting teams and sports Hall of Fame members of
past to present.
Web SIte Click
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Mattawa Ladies
Curling Bonspiel
Mattawa
February 13 -15, 2009
Ladies bonspiel
Phone: (705) 744-4848 |
Wasaga Loppet
Wasaga Nordic Centre
Wasaga Beach, ON
February 14th, 2009
10 & 20 km races. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon. |
Moonlight Ski
Wasaga Nordic Centre
Wasaga Beach, ON
February 14th, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Discounts on rentals available. |
Timmins Winter
Sports Festival
Timmins
February 18 -22, 2009
A winter sports festival that includes a high school hockey
tournament and curling bonspiel as well as junio cross country
and alpine skiing events.
Web
Site Click Here
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Northern Ontario
Challenge Girls Hockey Tournament
Sudbury
February 20 -22, 2009
The Northern Ontario Challenge Girls Hockey Tournament is the
largest of its kind in Northeastern Ontario.
Phone: (705) 524-3492 |
Red Lake Sno-X
Red Lake
February 27 – March 1, 2009
Sno-X is back in Red Lake and will take place once again at
Hospital Hill from February 27 to March 1! Events are being
scheduled for racers of all ages and skill levels.
Web Site
Click Here |
Poker Run/Silent
Auction/Dance
Wasaga RecPlex Wasaga Sports Park
Wasaga Beach, ON
February 28th, 2009
Poker Run is at the Snowmobile Clubhouse on Klondike Park Road.
Registration - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. $15.00 per hand. Dance
is at the Wasaga RecPlex (Oakview room, 1724 Mosley St.) Time:
8:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Tickets: $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at
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