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Events for August 2008 |
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Here are some of the events taking place along the trail this summer in the following communities:
- St. Catharines
- Hamilton
- Burlington
- Mississauga
- Toronto
- Pickering
- Port Hope
- Cramahe
- Prince Edward County
- Loyalist
- Gananoque
St. Catharines
Royal Canadian Henley Regatta
Rowers & scullers square off on the sheltered waters of the Martindale
Basin, which has been the regatta site since 1903.
Date: August 5th to 10th, 2008
Time: See schedule on website
Location: Grandstand on Main Street, east of Anne Street
Admission Charge: Yes (Free on Tues)
Phone: 905-937-2260 (during regatta)
Email: info@henleyregatta.ca
Website: www.henleyregatta.ca
Hamilton
The Urban Moorings Project
Using man-made materials and indigenous plants of the area,
artists will create floating sculptures and gardens on the wetlands of
Cootes Paradise, which will resound with an admiration for the ingenuity,
creative spirit and adaptability of Hamilton’s historic Shacktown
community.
Date: June 21- August 15, 2008
Location: Cootes Paradise
Website: www.hamiltonartistsinc.on.ca
Burlington
Children's Festival
An annual event with children’s performances, activities, marketplace,
and barbeque. Full of family fun, excitement and surprises!
Date: August 17th, 2008
Time: 10 am - 5pm
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Phone: 905-335-7600 x 7201
Website: cms.burlington.ca
Canada’s Largest Rib Fest
Take advantage of Spencer Smith Park by the water, fun, sun, kid’s
stuff, giveaways, great music, and most importantly - TASTE SOME OF THE
BEST RIBS IN THE WORLD!
Date: August 29th to September 1st, 2008
Time: check website
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Phone: 905-332-3513
Website: www.canadaslargestribfest.com
Mississauga
Great Ontario Salmon Derby - The Million Dollar Derby
Participate in the Great Ontario Salmon Derby in Port Credit.
Date: July 5th to August 23rd, 2008
Admission Charge: Yes
Phone: 1-888-695-2677 x 247
Website: www.sportsmensshows.com/SalmonDerby/index.html
or www.salmonexpress.com
Toronto
Hot and Spicy Food Festival
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hot and Spicy Food Festival. Watch
acclaimed chefs cook up their favorite spicy cuisine, sample the hot flavors
in our Red Hot Market, take in a spicy dance and catch the hot music from
around the globe.
Date: August 10th to 12th, 2008
Time: See event schedule
Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen's Quay West
Admission Charge: Free
Phone: 416-973-4000
Website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Pickering
Waterfront Concert
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power Generation proudly
present the Genuines. Formerly known as the Benders, the band plays a
collection of contemporary classics and originals. In the event of unseasonal
weather, the concert moves inside to the Waterfront Bistro
Date: August 7th, 2008
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Millenium Square Park
Admission: Free
Phone: Jody Morris: 905-420-4660 ext. 2064
Website: www.cityofpickering.com
Port Hope
Anne of Green Gables the Musical
This wonderful family musical tells the heartwarming story of a freckle-faced,
red-haired orphan named Anne Shirley who arrives at the home of brother
and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert in Avonlea full of hope for a
new life. Devastated to discover that the elderly couple were expecting
a boy from the orphanage, she brings song, laughter, love, and more than
a little consternation to the Cuthberts' quiet lives and in the end finds
her new home.
Date: July 31st to Aug. 24th, 2008
Time: 2pm and 8pm
Location: Capitol Arts Centre
Phone: 905) 885-1071
Website: www.capitoltheatre.com
The 6th Annual Trikefest
Displays of adult-size tricycles and recumbent bicycles.
Date: August 16th and 17th, 2008
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: Memorial Park, Queen St, Port Hope
Phone: 905-885-8728
Website: www.trikes4all.com
Cramahe
Trash ‘N Treasures
One of the areas biggest and best community-wide yard sales! Public welcome
to set up tables in Victoria Square for a small fee, or in the comfort
of your own yard.
Date: Aug 9th, 2008
Location: Victoria Square
Admission: Free
Phone: 905-355-2821 ext:233
Website: www.visitcramahe.ca
Rural Ramble
Self-guided farm tour in Northumberland County.
Date: Aug 16th and 17th, 2008
Location: Northumberland County
Admission: Free
Phone: 1-877-461-3276
Website: www.visitcramahe.ca
Prince Edward County
Annual Lakeshore Lodge Day
Annual celebration of one of the area’s most historic lodges. Turn-of-the-century
picnic games, music, corn roast and lemonade in the afternoon, followed
by an historical fashion show in the evening!
Date: Aug 13th, 2008
Location: Sandbanks Provincial Park
Website: www.villageofwellington.org
Loyalist
WaterSide Summer Series
Offers quality entertainment in a friendly rural settin on Amherst
Island.
Date: August 2nd and 13th, 2008
Time: Concerts start at 7:15pm
Location: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Amherst Island
Admission Charge: $20 to $30
Contact info: 613-384-2153
Website: www.amherstisland.on.ca/waterside
Gananoque
Festival of the Islands
The Festival of the Islands is a family oriented festival celebration
with everything from children's programs to top rated Canadian entertainers.
Blue Rodeo, The Jeff Healey Band, David Wilcox, and many more artists
will take to the stage at this year's festival.
Date: August 8th to 16th, 2008
Time: Check website
Location: Waterfront Stage, Water Street
Admission Charge: Yes
Phone: 613-382-1562
Email: info@festivaloftheislands.com
Website: www.festivaloftheislands.com
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