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Events for August 2007 |
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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
- Cobourg
- 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 7th to 12th, 2007
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
Hamilton Port Days
Dragonboat races, Chinese acrobats, water skiing show, and free
Harbour Queen cruise are just part of the fun of this years event.
Date: Aug. 18th and 19th, 2007
Time: Beginning at 8am on Saturday
Location: Pier 8
Phone: 905-525-4330
Website: www.hamiltonport.ca
Burlington
Music @ the Gardens
Enjoy an evening under a weatherproof tent with an exciting selection
of jazz and blues musicians. Listen to great music, stroll the gardens,
pack a picnic or have dinner at the teahouse.
Date: Every Wednesday in September
Time: 6:30pm to 9pm
Location: Hendrie Park Gardens
Admission: Free
Phone: 905-527-1158
Website: www.rbg.ca
Chess @the Gardens
The Burlington and Hamilton Chess Clubs invite new members to join them
on Wednesdays at the Royal Botanical Garden for a friendly game of chess.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens
Phone: 905-527-1158
Website: www.rbg.ca
Herb Fair
Celebrate everything herbs - from growing and cooking demonstrations,
plant sales, food, wine and beer sampling, to products and crafts.
Date: August 12th, 2007
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park Gardens
Phone: 905-527-1158
Website: www.rbg.ca
Wine Series
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 14th, 2007
Time: 7pm
Location: Paletta Lakefront Park
Admission: $30
Phone: Call to reserve seats - 905-632-7809 ex. 3
Website: cms.burlington.ca
Children's Festival
An annual event with children’s performances, activities, marketplace,
and barbeque. Full of family fun, excitement and surprises!
Date: August 19th, 2007
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Phone: 905-335-7600 x 7201
Website: cms.burlington.ca
Music in the Park
Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of classical music at Paletta
Lakefront Park.
Date: August 20th, 2007 – Wright Brothers
Time: 7pm
Location: Paletta Lakefront Park
Admission: Free
Phone: 905-335-7808
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 31st to September 3rd, 2007
Time: 11am to 11pm
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 7th to August 25th, 2007
Admission Charge: Yes
Phone: 1-888-695-2677 x 247
Website: www.sportsmensshows.com/SalmonDerby/index.html
or www.salmonexpress.com
Port Credit's In-Water Boat Show!
The Port Credit In Water Boat Show continues to grow and is the ONLY in
water show on Lake Ontario that has Used and New boats, both power and
sail!
Date: August 24th to 26th, 2007
Time: Starts at 10am
Admisison: Y
Location: Port Credit Harbour Marina
Website: www.portcreditboatshow.ca
Toronto
Summer Festivals at Harbourfront Centre
A different festival every weekend. Each festival will allow you to explore
the rich diversity of artistic expression through visual arts, music,
dance, theatre, fine food and much more!
Date: Weekends in July
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 Concerts
Bring a lawnchair, sit back, and enjoy this free concert series. A variety
of music and talent will take to the stage this summer.
Date: August 2nd, 2007 – The Bungalows
August 9th, 2007 – Don Hall Trio
August 16th, 2007- Full Count Blues Band
August 23rd, 2007 – The Brian Rose Little Big Band
August 30th, 2007 – the Shwa Singers
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Millenium Square Park
Admission: Free
Phone: Jody Morris: 905-420-4660 ext. 2064
Website: www.cityofpickering.com
Cobourg
Cobourg Ghost Walks
When the sky is dark and the lights are low, the Haunted Ghost Walks of
Cobourg will explore the strees on an evening walking tour of local ghost
stories, mysteries and dark history. Lead by a costumed guides participants
will learn about Cobourg's dark and mysterious past. With only the light
of their lanterns to lead you - your tour guides will provide you with
a chilling experience.
Date: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Time: 9pm
Location: Streets of Cobourg
Admisison: $8 to $15
Phone: 905 372-2210.
Website: www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com
Port Hope
Oklahoma
Set in the early 1900s, this hit musical is the simple tale of cowhands
and farmers finding love and community in the Oklahoma territory. Filled
with brilliant songs such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’”,
“Surrey With the Fringe on Top” and the title song “Oklahoma”
it tells the story of Laurey, a spunky girl who runs her aunt's farm and
is courted by two very different young men.
Date: August 2nd to 26th, 2007
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 18th and 19th, 2007
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 11th, 2007
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 18th and 19th, 2007
Location: Northumberland County
Admission: Free
Phone: 1-877-461-3276
Website: www.visitcramahe.ca
Prince Edward County
Wellington Waterfront Festival
Come out and enjoy the Waterfront Festival. Events include a pancake breakfast,
8 km run, main street parade, art in the park, live entertainment and
more!
Date: Aug 4th, 2007
Time: Starts at 8 am
Location: Various venues in downtown Wellington
Admission Charge: Free
Phone: Paulette Green at 613-399-5550
Website: www.villageofwellington.org/
Loyalist
WaterSide Summer Series
Offers quality entertainment in a friendly rural settin on Amherst
Island.
Date: August 8th, 2007 – The Michael Kaeshammaer Trio
Auguast 17th, 2007 – Gordon Craig and Michel Szczesniak
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 10th to 19th, 2007
Time: Starts Fri at 7:15 pm
Location: Waterfront Stage, Water Street
Admission Charge: Yes
Phone: 613-382-1562
Email: info@festivaloftheislands.com
Website: www.festivaloftheislands.com
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