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Events for August 2009 |
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Here are some of the events taking place along the trail this summer in the following communities:
- Niagara
- St. Catharines
- Burlington
- Mississauga
- Toronto
- Port Hope
- Cramahe
- Prince Edward County
- Loyalist
- Gananoque
Niagara
Niagara Triathlon and Duathlon
Part of the world's largest triathlon series.
Date: August 9th, 2009
Location: Nelles Beach Park
Website: www.trisportcanada.com
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 4th to 9th, 2009
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
Burlington
Children's Festival
An annual event with children’s performances, activities, marketplace,
and barbeque. Full of family fun, excitement and surprises!
Date: August 15th to 16th, 2009
Time: 10 am - 4pm
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Phone: 905-335-7600 x 7201
Website: cms.burlington.ca
Paletta Mansion Open House
Good wine is best savoured in an ambience that invites relaxation and
enjoyment. Paletta mansion provides a perfect atmosphere of unhurried
elegance in which to enjoy.
Date: August 18th, 2009
Time: 11am to 2pm
Location: Paletta Lakefront Park
Admission: Free
Website:cms.burlington.ca
Mississauga
Great Ontario Salmon Derby - The Million Dollar Derby
Participate in the Great Ontario Salmon Derby in Port Credit.
Date: July 11th to August 29th, 2009
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: TBD
Time: See event schedule
Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen's Quay West
Admission Charge: Free
Phone: 416-973-4000
Website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Harbourfront Centre Summer Events
Variety of events and concerts taking place throughout the summer. See
website for schedule and details.
Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen's Quay West
Admission: Free
Phone: 416-973-4000
Website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Port Hope
Port Hope Estival!
Port Hope's spectacular arts and culture event featuring a Parade
of Colour, Dance and Music, artists' works, local food, contests and more!
Date: August 1-2, 2009 (Friday night concert July 31st)
Location: Port Hope
Phone: 1-888-767-8467
Email: marielle.lambert@sympatico.ca
Website: http://www.porthopeestival.ca/
Capitol Theatre
Capitol Theatre offers films, concerts, and live theatre year round. Check
calendar for upcoming events.
Location: Capitol Theatre
Phone: (905) 885-1071
Website: www.capitoltheatre.com
The 9th Annual Trikefest
Displays of adult-size tricycles and recumbent bicycles.
Date: August 15th and 16th, 2009
Time: 10 am - 2pm
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 8th, 2009
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: TBD
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: TBD
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 6th and 14th, 2009
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
The Canadian Guitar Festival
Date: July 31st to August 3rd, 2009
Location: Odessa Fairgrounds, Odessa
Admission: $15 to $53.50
Contact info: 1-888-506-1418
Website: www.canadianguitarfestival.com
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: TBD
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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