Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Agricultural Tourism--Auto Show Road Trips North


Fall Fairs & Farmers’ Markets & Auto Show Event Highlights Family Travel North of Toronto Barrie, Ontario…..September, 2009. Several unique Canadian events take place on the weekends during September and October. Travelers heading north into cottage country are fortunate to be able to attend some FREE events like Doors Open Ontario, or have the kids admitted free to the Georgian College Auto Show September 25, 26, 27.The Canadian Automotive Institute in Barrie, is hosting the annual Georgian College Outdoor Auto Show, the largest venue of its kind in North America. The Ottawa International Animation festival is held October 14-18. Agricultural enthusiasts with more of an agricultural bent can attend the International Plowing Match in the District of Temiskaming, Earlton Ontario Tuesday Sept. 22 –Saturday Sept. 26, 2009. In addition there are many community fall fairs and harvest festivals with unique fun family activities.

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Fall National & International Events North of Toronto


Ontario Travel North of Toronto the week of Sept. 15, 2008. Three major events are taking place this week north, north-east & north-west of Toronto.

The 2008 Georgian College Auto Show on September 19, 20, 21, is showcasing technological advances in the automotive industry and their direct impact on the environment. The slogan for this year (Renew, unite, evolve) also has an environmental or “green” focus.

The second major event is the 2008 International Plowing Match in Teeswater , Bruce County Ontario September 16th to the 20th... The focus is to highlight the many aspects of agriculture, rural life and down home hospitality. Experience Canada's largest outdoor agricultural exhibition.

The third main event is the change of the fall colours and views of the magnificent hardwood forests of Sugar maple, Striped Maple, Yellow birch, Beech, and Black Cherry trees north of Toronto.

More than 25 fall colour routes and road trips are suggested for your travel north in Ontario.

All of the events have family activities, educational information, and are reasonable in price for an affordable family fall outing. The fall colour displays are in most cases free unless you are paying for a park admissions fee.

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