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Celebrations & Festivals |
Haunted Walk Kingston
September 5 – October 31, 2011
Join us for The Original Haunted Walk of Kingston through the streets of the limestone city, or Ghosts of the Fort which explores the haunting at Old Fort Henry
web; http://www.hauntedwalk.com/ |
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival
Sudbury
September 17 – 25, 2011
Cinefest Sudbury has developed into a 9-day event, evolving into a major cultural tourism event.
Web: www.cinefest.com
More information & Accommodations in Sudbury, ON |
Ottawa International Animation Festival
September 21-25, 2011
The Ottawa International Animation Festival is the largest event of its kind in North America, offering the latest in animated films, panels, parties and free workshops for kids and teens.
Web http://www.animationfestival.ca/
More information & Accommodations in Ottawa, ON |
Fort Fright Carnival of Carnage!
Kingston
September 21– October 29, 2011
Our scare attraction comes alive Wednesday - Saturday Evenings after dark... our ghouls come to life after the sun goes down!
Web: www.forthenry.com
Hotels on-line Kingston, ON |
Kingston WritersFest 2011
September 21-25, 2011
JM Coetzee, Nobel Prize-winning author, kicks off this 4-day festival featuring 60 authors and 43 events. Join us for provocative readings, onstage conversation, and master classes
web http://www.kingstonwritersfest.ca/
Hotels on-line Kingston, ON |
Fort Fright Carnival of Carnage!
Kingston
September 21 – October 29, 2011
The scare attraction comes alive Wednesday - Saturday Evenings after dark... the ghouls come to life after the sun goes down!
Web: www.forthenry.com |
Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2011
The annual Rural Ramble - a free self-guided driving tour featuring four weekends of Adventure & Exploration (September 10-11), Agriculture & Food weekend (September 17-18), History & Heritage weekend (September 24-25) and Arts & Culture (October 1–2).
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay, Pembroke and Petawawa |
9th Annual Hike Haliburton Festival
Minden
September 23-25, 2011
With a variety of hikes to choose from there is truly something to suit all interests, ages and abilities.
Web: www.haliburtonholidays.com/fall/hiking.asp
More information & Accommodation in Minden, ON
More information & Accommodation in Haliburton, ON
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Dream Catcher Express (Fall Excursion - North Bay to Temagami)
The Dream Catcher Express is a captivating train excursion which allows you to enjoy brilliant fall colours through large viewing windows in the comfort of your passenger car. It also features a Dome Car for a more spectacular panoramic viewing from the comfort of your seat, professional entertainment for your enjoyment and a licensed snack coach.
* You must hurry to reserve your seats today, the Dream Catcher Express excursion runs only six days; September 23, 24, 25, 30 , October 1st and 2nd, 2011!
Call us today at 1.800.268.9281! |
Annual Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival
Barrie, On
September 23-24, 2011
The 2nd Annual Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival will be held on September 23rd and 24th at Heritage Park in Barrie, Ontario. Hosted by the Kempenfelt Rotary Club, the Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival is a celebration of being Canadian with a focus on the iconic beaver. All proceeds from this event are donated to deserving groups and charities. The Great Canadian Beaver Race and Festival will welcome two of Canada’s best-known acts Teenage Head and Platinum Blonde.
website http://www.barriebeaverfestival.com/
Accommodations in the Barrie area |
Thunder Bay Pumpkinfest
Thunder Bay
September 24 – October 31, 2011
Tons of Pumpkins, 'BOO' Barn, Pumpkin Catapult, 7 Mazes, Pumpkin Train, Pumpkin Slingshots, Pumpkin Pie. Family Fun!
Web: www.gammondalefarm.com
Hotels on-line in Thunder Bay, ON |
TASTE! a celebration of regional cuisine
Picton
September 24, 2011
An annual one-day epicurean experience, TASTE! showcases the finest artisanal products, wines, beers, cider and cuisine that Ontario's Gastronomical Capital, Prince Edward County, has to offer.
Web: www.tastecelebration.ca
Hotels on-line in Picton |
Equine Family Evening at the Erin Fairgrounds
Saturday, September 24th - 6pm to 11pm
A great evening of fun & entertainment for the entire family. After the Breeders' Parade of Horses, head to the Erin Fairgrounds for a chance to get an up-close-and-personal with all of the horses.
FAMILY BBQ - 6pm to 7:30pm
Treat yourself for an old-fashioned family BBQ, prepared by the teams from What's Cookin' & Howard the Butcher.
Family Entertainment Package available at the gate - includes entrance to Erin Fairgrounds, performance by Square Dancing Tractors & a drive-in showing of Walt Disney's Secretariat:
- Family of 4 - $35/family (2 adults + 2 children under 12 yrs)
- Adult - $15/person
- Kids (under 12 years) - $5/person
Accommodation in Dufferin County Orangeville & Caledon |
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
Midland, ON
Franco-Ontarian Day:
September 25, 2011
A celebration of French culture in Ontario with special exhibits and activities.
Info: 705 526-7838
Web: Web Site Click Here
Recommended Accommodation in Midland area |
La Cité Collégiale’s Great Ramble 2011
Sunday, September 25th 2011
Welcome to all cyclists and outdoors enthusiasts! The Great Ramble isa fundraising activity organized by the Prescott and Russell Recreational Trail and Club des Anciens de l’ÉSP, in collaboration with Prescott and Russell Economic Development and Tourism and École secondaire catholique de Plantagenet. |
Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival
September 30, 2011
Meaford
Thousands of scarecrows inhabit Meaford from mid-Sept to mid-Oct culminating with the 15th annual Parade & Family Festival on Sept.30th to kick off the Big Fall Weekend.
web http://www.visitmeaford.com/
Accommodations in the Meaford, Owen Sound Areas |
Bruce Peninsula Outdoor Festival
Tobermory
September 30 & October 1-2, 2011
Discover what makes the Bruce Peninsula section of the Bruce Trail so special. Guided hikes and special events will introduce you to the incredible flora, fauna, geology and other wonders of the Bruce.
Web: www.pbtc.ca/festival.html
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Oktoberfest
Vankleek Hill
September 30 -October 2, 2011
Annual Oktoberfest celebration with Bavarian inspired food by Eastern Ontario's finest restaurants, Live Oompah music, Beer, Pretzels, Dirndles and Lederhosen.
Web: www.beaus.ca/oktoberfest |
Charitable Golf Tournament |
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Crafts, Arts & Antique Shows |
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Ethnic & Historic |
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
Midland, ON
Franco-Ontarian Day:
September 25, 2011
A celebration of French culture in Ontario with special exhibits and activities.
Info: 705 526-7838
Web: Web Site Click Here
Recommended Accommodation in Midland area |
Fall Studio and Arts Tours |
Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2011
The annual Rural Ramble - a free self-guided driving tour featuring four weekends of Adventure & Exploration (September 10-11), Agriculture & Food weekend (September 17-18), History & Heritage weekend (September 24-25) and Arts & Culture (October 1–2).
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay, Pembroke and Petawawa |
Sylvan Circle Artist and Artisan Tour
Echo Bay region of Northern Ontario
September 17, 2011
The Sylvan Circle Tour artists invite you to spend a glorious fall day exploring the diverse artistry of our region. We welcome visitors to discover what it means for artists and artisans to live and work in their communities.
Sylvan Circle Artist and Artisan Tour website |
26th Annual Uxbridge Studio Tour & Sale
September 17-18, 2011
The group celebrates 26 years of opening their homes and studios. The Uxbridge Studio Tour is a self guided tour of 28 artists in their homes and studios, located in the beautiful town of Uxbridge and as well in the surrounding hamlets of Claremont, Goodwood, Sandford, Victoria Corners, Port Perry and Sunderland. The juried professional artists and their work and studio environments are truly unique. Historical and traditional, hand built or by brushstroke, recycled, encaustic and digital, composites of fantasy or memory, sculptural and structural, renaissance or modernist, the Uxbridge Studio Tour members encompass the present day 21st Century artist.
Uxbridge Studio Tour website |
Apsley & District Autumn Studio Tour
September 17-18, 2011
Self-guided tour of local artists' studios.
Apsley Studio Tour Website
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Purple Hills Studio Tour
September 24-25, 2011
The studio tour is centered around the beautiful village of Creemore Ontario, near Collingwood. Studio tour brochures are available at all studio locations and the tour welcoming centre at the Station on the Green in Creemore. Sept. 25, 26. Plan a fall road trip to this beautiful region of Simcoe County.
Purple Hills Studio Tour web Site |
Georgina Studio Tour & Sale, September 24 & 25, 2011, 10am to 5pm
Discover wonderful area artists & other Ontario guest artists on this self-guided tour while enjoying the local Fall colours of Lake Simcoe . Visit our homes/studios and several businesses who are hosting tour artists. Check www.georginastudiotour.com e-mail info@georginastudiotour.com or Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery 905-722-9587 www.gacag.com |
Bancroft and Area Autumn Studio Tour
September 24-25 & October 1-2, 2011
Enjoy the rugged landscape and spectacular autumn colors while driving to visit the artists and artisans on our tour! 15 fascinating artists at 11 stops featuring pottery, bath products, ink pointillism, ornamental ironwork, jewelery, oil, acrylic, digital & water colour paintings, wood furniture, photography, stone sculpture, stained glass and leather goods.
Bancroft Studio Tour Website
more information on accommodation in Bancroft |
Victoria County 25th Annual Studio Tour
Artists in the beautiful City of Kawartha Lakes
September 24-25 & October 1-2, 2011
Come by car or bus to the City of Kawartha Lakes or by boat along the scenic Trent-Severn Waterway during the Fall season and experience the changing colours first hand – and our Artistic interpretation on site with practising and professional artists
Victoria County Studio Tour |
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
September 24-25, 2011
The Art Gallery of Peterborough (AGP) is delighted to present the Annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour. For two days, more than 28 local artists open up their studios to the public. You will see them creating their work, including furniture, oil, watercolour, acrylic, and encaustic paintings, mixed media constructions, and ceramics.
Location: Peterborough
Kawartha Studio Tour website
More Information on Accommodation in the Kawartha Area |
Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour
September 24 & 25, 2011
The Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour is proud to continue its rich legacy of the arts in 2011, our 33rd year of presenting scores of diversely talented artists. Conceived by one individual three decades ago, the idea of giving people a glimpse into the studios where raw materials are transformed into superb art pieces still holds its appeal.
This informative and rewarding experience bridges the gap between creator and patron, as visitors witness the artistic process at work through demonstrations and displays. The Muskoka landscape and the artists who draw their inspiration from it extend a special welcome to visitors on this glorious weekend in Autumn.
http://www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com |
Elora Fergus Studio Tour
September 24-25 and October 1-2, 2011
Take a self-guided tour and meet artists where they live and work. Thirty six artists and craftspeople will open their studios for two consecutive fall weekends.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour Website |
Merrickville Artists Guild Fall Studio Tour & Sale
September 24-25 and October 1-2, 2011
The Merrickville Artists' Guild Studio Tour & Sale presents a perfect excuse to visit this magical village. What better way to spend a weekend than visiting the nationally and internationally renowned artists and craftspeople of Merrickville and surrounding area? Enjoy exploring their studios and galleries, watch then create and leave with your own original.... 10AM - 5 PM
Merrickville Fall Studio Tour Web Site |
Saugeen Autumn Leaves Studio Tour
September 30 -October 2, 2011
As you travel through the heart of Grey County (Flesherton, Durham, Markdale) you will find that perfect piece to take home, delectable locations to stop for a meal, and inviting accommodations.
Saugeen Studio Tour website |
Family Fun Days |
Equine Family Evening at the Erin Fairgrounds
Saturday, September 24th - 6pm to 11pm
A great evening of fun & entertainment for the entire family. After the Breeders' Parade of Horses, head to the Erin Fairgrounds for a chance to get an up-close-and-personal with all of the horses.
FAMILY BBQ - 6pm to 7:30pm
Treat yourself for an old-fashioned family BBQ, prepared by the teams from What's Cookin' & Howard the Butcher.
Family Entertainment Package available at the gate - includes entrance to Erin Fairgrounds, performance by Square Dancing Tractors & a drive-in showing of Walt Disney's Secretariat:
- Family of 4 - $35/family (2 adults + 2 children under 12 yrs)
- Adult - $15/person
- Kids (under 12 years) - $5/person
Accommodation in Dufferin County Orangeville & Caledon |
Thunder Bay Pumpkinfest
Thunder Bay
September 24– October 31, 2011
Tons of Pumpkins, 'BOO' Barn, Pumpkin Catapult, 7 Mazes, Pumpkin Train, Pumpkin Slingshots, Pumpkin Pie. Family Fun!
Web: www.gammondalefarm.com
More information & Accommodation in Thunder Bay, ON |
Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival
September 30, 2011
Meaford
Thousands of scarecrows inhabit Meaford from mid-Sept to mid-Oct culminating with the 15th annual Parade & Family Festival on Sept.30th to kick off the Big Fall Weekend.
web http://www.visitmeaford.com/
Accommodations in the Meaford, Owen Sound Areas |
Farmers
Markets |
Barrie Farmer’s Market
Visit us rain or shine, year round, every Saturday 8:00 am to noon, at Barrie City Hall, at Collier and Mulcaster Streets!
Outdoors from May to October
Indoors from November to April
Web
site click here |
Owen Sound & District Farmers' Market,
Owen Sound, Ontario
Located at 114-8th Street East,
beside City Hall.
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours: Saturday 7 am to 12:30 p.m
Months: All Year
Web Site Click Here |
Cambridge Farmers' Market
Cambridge, Ontario
Lovely friendly atmosphere at this historic marketplace. Free Kids Activity area, cart to car service, musical buskers and more...Discover the Quality...Experience the History!
40 Dickson Street (corner of Ainslie St & Dickson) beside Cambridge City Hall
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:
Sat - 7am to 1pm - year round;
Wednesday Market opens May 11th until October 26th 2011 from 8am - 1pm
Months: Year Round
Web Site Click Here |
Orillia Farmers' Market
Orillia, Ontario
This is a vibrant, producer-driven market which attracts several local growers in their season, people who have some unique craft or skill, a variety of vendors of prepared cuisines, special events once or twice each month and always a local musician or two to lend a welcoming atmosphere in the 'Market cafe'. Park free in three neighbouring Municipal parking lots while you shop. Please do not bring your pet to the Market. for 2011, located at City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, just two blocks from its former location at West and Mississaga streets
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:
Saturday 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Months: All Year
Web Site Click Here |
Cobourg Farmers' Market
Cobourg, Ontario
Market Square - Corner of 2nd and Albert Streets
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:
Saturdays from 7 am to 1pm
8 am to 1 pm (Indoors - Nov. & Dec.)
Months: May - December
Web Site Click Here |
Almonte Farmers' Market
Almonte, Ontario
Just off Main Street, on Elizabeth Kelly Public Library Parking Lot (next to the Beer Store)
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours: Saturday 8:45 am to 12 noon
Months: May 23 to October 10
Web Site Click Here |
Barry's Bay Farmers' Market
Barry's Bay, Ontario
Located at the old train station, downtown Barry's Bay, at Highway 60 and Stafford St.
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours: Friday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Months: last Friday in May to Thanksgiving
Web Site Click Here |
Carleton Place Farmers' Market
Carleton Place, Ontario
Due to construction we're moving to 142 Franktown Road (Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers) for the 2011 season.
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours: Saturdays from 8:00 am to Noon
Months: May 14th to mid-November (weather permitting)
Web Site Click Here |
Carp Farmers' Market - Carp
Located at the Fair Grounds in Carp.
Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May to October
Web SiteClick Here |
Clover Valley Farmers' Market, Est. 1988
Fort Frances, Ontario
411 McIrvine Road, behind Canadian Tire, Fort Frances, ON
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:Saturdays from 9am to 12pm
Months May - October
Web Site Click Here |
Algoma Farmers' Market
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Roberta Bondar Park
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:
Saturday 8 am to 12 noon;
Wednesday 2 to 6 pm
Months: June to October
Web Site Click Here |
Argyle Farmers' Market
Port Loring, Ontario
Behind the United Church - next to Gehrke's on Hwy 522 Port Loring
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:
Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm
Months: Last Wed. in June, July & August
Web Site Click Here |
Fishing
Tournaments and Events |
Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series
May 28–September 18, 2011 The Series is set up to give every team a chance to fish in a Classic at the lowest price possible. With a $100.oo entrée fee per team in the qualifiers, 100% pay back, no membership costs, and a $200.oo entrée fee for the Classic which pays back at least $200.oo in cash or prizes for last place Temiskaming
Web Site Click Here |
The Barrie Fall Fishing Festival--Win Prizes
September 23-October 3, 2011. A catch & release perch fishing tournament. Enjoy fishing along with the beautiful fall weather and the spectacular fall colours of Kempenfelt Bay. Put on by the Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia, the event is anticipated to be the largest of its kind on Lake Simcoe. An estimated prize pool in excess of $50,000 is expected to attract more than 5000 anglers over the 10-day period.
Grand Prizes and 100-tagged cash prize fish. Each tagged fish is sponsored by a business – when you bring us the live-tagged fish - you win the corresponding prize for that tag, valued between $500 and $2500! More information on the Barrie Fishing Festival |
Fundraiser's
and Other Good Causes |
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Health & Wellness |
Yours Outdoors -Haliburton
All is Well
September 23-25, 2011
Escape to the Highlands for a wellness weekend with Woodland Vista, a certified energy efficient retreat home in partnership with Yours Outdoors. This adventure will focus on healthy, nutrient dense/whole foods, movement stillness and connections with nature.
http://www.yoursoutdoors.ca/ |
Sporting |
La Cité Collégiale’s Great Ramble 2011
Sunday, September 25th 2011
Welcome to all cyclists and outdoors enthusiasts! The Great Ramble isa fundraising activity organized by the Prescott and Russell Recreational Trail and Club des Anciens de l’ÉSP, in collaboration with Prescott and Russell Economic Development and Tourism and École secondaire catholique de Plantagenet. |
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