January 2010 is the start of outdoor winter recreation and winter carnivals for the many visitors
and travellers who embrace the winter season. Winter events, carnivals, winter fests and festivals, arts and crafts fairs, and the celebration of
the winter season begin. Combine a special January event with one of the many Winter Getaways to start your enjoyment
of winter in Ontario. For ideas on how to enjoy winter see the top 10 winter activities for families
in January.
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Owen Sound
November 20, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Catch the magic of the holiday season by visiting Owen Sound's Festival of Northern Lights. Over 350 displays and 18 km of lightstrings transform
the downtown and Harrison Park into a wonderland. Web Site Click Here
Festival of Lights
Sudbury
November 26, 2009 – January 3, 2010
The Festival of Lights takes place over the Christmas holiday's in the parking lot of Science North
Phone: (705) 674-6067
51st "River of Lights" Show
Simcoe
November 28, 2009 – January 3, 2010
Visit Ontario's oldest Christmas light display and experience the magic created with thousands of lights and themed displays every evening between
5:30 and 11:00 p.m. Web Site Click Here
Upper Canada Village's Alight at Night Festival
Morrisburg
November 28 – January 3, 2009
Stroll around historic Upper Canada Village, adorned with a quarter million lights. Horse-drawn wagons, carriage rides for two, Toy Train rides
for kids of all ages, skating, dining and shopping . Web Site Click Here
IMAX Festival
Sudbury
January 15, 31,2010
12 days of exhilarating giant screen film experiences, with films never before seen in Northern Ontario, and the return of some audience favourites! Web Site Click Here
Chocolate and Cheese Festival
Campbellford
January 30, 2010
Test your culinary skills using donated local chocolate and cheese. Expert guest judges will be present, event follows the much anticipated polar
plunge! Web Site Click Here
Petawawa Cabin Fever Festival
Petawawa Ontario
January 15 –30, 2010
Trivia nights, seniors’ events, snow drag races, winter smash-up derby and children’s’ programs.
Website Web Site Click Here
Snofest Winter Carnival Peterborough, Ontario
January 9-17, 2010
Enjoy Pancake breakfast, sleigh rides, snowman contests and much more at the PCMA and Armour Hill. All events are free and family friendly. Dress
for the weather!
Featured at 11 am and again at 1 pm enjoy acclaimed children’s entertainer MUSIC BY JAKE.
Website Web Site Click Here
Sauble Beach's 31st Annual Winterfest
Sauble Beach, Ontario
January 22-23, 2010
Website Web Site Click Here
Pakenham Frost Fest
Pakenham
January 26-31, 2010
Join a fun-filled week of events with Pakenham’s celebration of winter.
Phone: (613) 256-1077
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Port Sydney Winter Carnival
Port Sydney
January 27- 31, 2010
Includes comedy by Yuk Yuk's, a spaghetti dinner, bangers and mash dinner, family skate, bonfire and hot chocolate, pancake breakfast, fishing derby,
outdoor & indoor events and kids corner!
E-mail: info@portsydneycofc.com
Website Web Site Click Here
Frosty Fling Winter Carnival
Lanark
January 29-31, 2010
A great way to celebrate winter with a variety of activities for the whole family
Website Web Site Click Here
Tim Horton's Georgian Cup
Owen Sound
January 30-31, 2010
The ultimate snowmobiling race highlights this snowcross weekend. Don't miss the big race or the freestyle challenge.
Website Web Site Click Here
Campbellford Polar Bear Festival
January 30, 2010
A winter festival including an icy dip in the Trent River, demolition derby, enter your favourite recipe in the chocolate or cheese contest.
For more information call 1-888-653-1556 or (705) 653-1556
web site Web Site Click Here
Tiny Township Winterlude
Wyebridge, Lafontaine
January 31, 2010
The Township of Tiny and the six Parks and Recreation Associations invite you to their 2nd 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
Charitable Golf Tournament
Crafts, Arts & Antique Shows
Ethnic & Historic
Fall Studio and Arts Tours
Family Fun Days
Farmers Markets
Barrie Farmer’s Market
Barrie City Hall, Mulcaster and Collier Streets
Saturday s All Year Web site click here
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 Here
Sat. Aug. 15, at the Newmarket Farmers’ Market, Doug Duncan Dr.
(Water St. & Timothy St.) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cooking demonstrations, live entertainment and garlic vendors. CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
BY AN ADULT AT ALL EVENTS-
FOR DETAILS ABOUT SUMMER SPECIAL EVENTS CALL THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET
905-895-5193 or www.newmarket.ca ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The Great Georgina Ice Fishing Derby
Lake Simcoe, Sutton, Town of Georgina
January 30 – February 14, 2010 Web Site Click Here
Fundraiser's and Other Good Causes
Home & Leisure Shows
Museum Exhibitions
Music
Ten Tenors
Peterborough
December 1 – April 20, 2010
The Ten Tenors have taken their passion for quality music & powerful singing to such venues as London's Royal Albert Hall, The Sydney Opera
House, The Shrine Auditorium and other countless venues Web Site Click Here
Haliburton County Folk Society
Jan 16 Open Stage* - Haliburton Highlands Museum*
Jan. 22 My Sweet Patootie - Haliburton Highlands Museum*
Jan. 23 Patsy Cline Tribute with Donna Lee - McKeck's
Feb 7 The Kids Music and Comedy Show - Northern Lights Pavilion
Feb, 13 Suzie Vinnick and Rick Fines - Pinestone Resort
Feb, 13 The Jazz Kitchen and The Charles Street band. - McKeck's
Feb 14 Tom Regina and Lauren McInnis - Rails End Gallery
Kirkland Lake
December 28, 2009 – January 2, 2010
Kirkland Lake is hosting 3 games as a satellite community for the 2010 Under 17 World Hockey Championships. There will be an exhibition game and
2 round robin games held in Kirkland Lake. Web Site Click Here
2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Sault Ste. Marie
January 30 – February 7, 2010
From January 30 to February 7 the Essar Centre in Sault Ste Marie will be the destination the Canadian Women's Curling Championship. Web Site Click Here
The Great Georgina Ice Fishing Derby
Sutton West
January 30 – February 14, 2010
Cash Prizes. Many local ticket providers, local weigh-in stations. See website for details on allowed fish Web Site Click Here
If you are having trouble finding the event you are looking for, try searching the Ontario
resort destinations and travel associations page for the geographic destination that is most familiar to you. Don't forget to come back and
choose our selection of Ontario Winter Getaways. More information on Ontario Events and Festivals can be found
at the Ontariotravel.net site for Ontariotourism site for Travel
in Ontario. Or by visiting our Ontario Travel A-Z member section or resorts, attractions, inns, hotels,
lodges and B&B's.
