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Events for July 2007 |
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Here are some of the events taking place along the trail this summer in the following communities:
- Niagara
- Hamilton
- Burlington
- Mississauga
- Toronto
- Pickering
- Whitby
- Oshawa
- Clarington
- Cobourg
- Port Hope
- Belleville
- Loyalist
- Kingston
Niagara
Happening in the Park
Community festival with games, activities, food, entertainment and fantastic
fireworks!
Date: June 23rd to July 1, 2007
Time: 4 pm – dusk
Location: Centennial Park, Grimsby
Admission Charge: No
Phone: 905-945-3519
Website: www.town.grimsby.on.ca
Niagara Triathlon and Duathlon
Part of the World's largest triathlon series.
Date: July 21st and 22nd, 2007
Location: Nelles Beach Park
Website: www.trisportcanada.com
Hamilton
It's Your Festival
The oldest and biggest Canada Day festival in Canada.
Date: June 29th to July 2nd, 2007
Location: Gage Park
Admission Charge: No
Contact Info: 905-525-2297
Website:
www.hamiltonfolkarts.org
Burlington
Canada Day!
Join us to celebrate Canada's Birthday!
Date: July 1st, 2007
Time: noon - 11 pm
Location: Spencer Smith Park, Entire Park
Phone: 905-335-7704
Website:cms.burlington.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
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 July, August, and September
Time: 6:30pm to 9pm
Location: Hendrie Park Gardens
Admission: Free
Phone: 905-527-1158
Website: www.rbg.ca
Music in the Park
Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of classical music at Paletta
Lakefront Park.
Date: July 9th, 2007 – Alchemy
Time: 7pm
Location: Paletta Lakefront Park
Admission: Free
Phone: 905-335-7808
Website: cms.burlington.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: July 12th, 2007
Time: 7pm
Location: Paletta Lakefront Park
Admission: $30
Phone: Call to reserve seats - 905-632-7809 ex. 3
Website:cms.burlington.ca
Paws in the Garden
Enjoy a visit to Royal Botanical Gardens with "man’s best friend"
for a pawsitively great time! In addition to the Gardens and trails, there’ll
be plenty of fun, food and festivities for fido and the whole family.
Date: July 15th, 2007
Time: 10am to 5pm
Location: Hendrie Park Gardens
Phone: 905-527-1158
Website: www.rbg.ca
Music in the Park
Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of classical music at Paletta
Lakefront Park.
Date: July 23rd, 2007 – Stephen Charles
Location: Paletta Lakefront Park
Admission: Free
Phone: 905-335-7808
Website:cms.burlington.ca
Mississauga
Canada Day - "Paint the Town Red"
Join us in Port Credit as we celebrate our national pride! Food, music,
fireworks and more.
Date: July 1st, 2007
Admisison: No
Website: www.paintthetownred.ca
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
Credit Village Outdoor Art Show
Over 40 juried artists from across Southern Ontario showcase a variety
of media including watercolours, sculpture, glass works, acrylics, oil,
pastel, photography and mixed media. Live entertainment provided by Giovanni
Ruiz and the Soul of the Andes.
Date: July 14th and 15th, 2007
Time: 11am - 7pm (14th); noon - 5pm (15th)
Phone: 905-278-7742
Website: www.portcredit.com
Moonlight Madness
The whole town will be celebrating with sidewalk sales, bands, roving
entertainers, food and street entertainment.
Date: July 27th, 2007
Time: 7 - 11 pm
Website: www.portcredit.com
Port Credit Harbour Chile Cook-Off
Join the chefs of Port Credit as they compete in stirring up the perfect
combination of spices and quality ingredients into a super bowl of chili
at the Port Credit Harbour Marina. Five dollars gets you a spoon and an
opinion...and everything goes towards a good cause!
Date: July TBA
Admissoin: $5
Website: www.portcredit.com
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
Canada Day Celebration
Free family activites and entertainment. Evening stage show and fireworks.
Date: July 1st, 2007
Time: 12 noon to 11pm
Location: Kinsmen Park
Admission: Free
Phone: Tina Tays 905-420-4660 ext. 2098
Website: www.cityofpickering.com
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: July 5th, 2007 – Peter Smith Jazz Quartet
July 12th, 2007 – Mic and Keyes
July 19th, 2007- The Kingston Road Trio
July 26th, 2007 – North of 49
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Millenium Square Park
Admission: Free
Phone: Jody Morris: 905-420-4660 ext. 2064
Website: www.cityofpickering.com
Whitby
Whitby Harbour Days
A celebration of Whitby Harbour. Activities include children's activities,
live music, climbing wall, marine displays, professional waterski shows,
and fireworks.
Date: July 28th, 2007
Location: Port Whitby Marina
Admission: Free
Phone: 905-668-1900
Website: www.whitby.ca
Oshawa
Oshawa Canada Day Festival
This free Canda Day Celebreation starts at noon with live stage entertainment
and interactive activities for the whole family. New this year is the
main event at 8:30pm featuring Suzie McNeil, of Rockstar INXS fame. The
day concludes with a spectacular fireworks display at 10pm.
Date: July 1, 2007
Location: Lakeview Park
Time: Noon to 11:30 pm
Admission: Free
Website: www.oshawa.ca
Clarington
Darlington Weekend
The Toronto Human Powered Vehicle Club is hosting a cycling and
camping weekend at Darlington Provincial Park. The group will be camping
at Darlington Provincial Park on Friday and Saturday nights, riding the
Waterfront Trail to Port Hope and back on Saturday, and again following
the trail back to Toronto on Sunday. All cyclists are welcome but please
RSVP to vic@gedris.org if you would
like to participate.
Date: July 20-22
Location: Darlington Provincial Park
Time: Begins Friday evening
Admission: See website for costs
Website: http://hpv.gedris.org/index.php/Darlington_Weekend_2007
Cobourg
Cobourg Waterfront Festival
One of Canada's largest open-air fine art and craft shows, the festival
presents hundreds of unique and talented artists and crafters surrounded
by outdoor fun and entertainment on acres of Ontario Lakefront.
Date: June 30th to July 2nd, 2007
Time: Starts Thurs at 10am
Location: Various venues
Phone: 1-888-262-6874
Website: www.waterfrontfestival.ca
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 beginning July 5th
Time: 9pm
Location: Streets of Cobourg
Admisison: $8 to $15
Phone: 905 372-2210.
Website: www.concerthallatvictoriahall.com
Port Hope
Canada Day Festivities
The excitement starts off with a car show and shine, the annual
Calithumpian Parade, followed by a fun filled day of music, entertainment,
activities for kids, a beer garden and lots of food and good times for
the entire family! Fireworks at dusk.
Date: July 1st
Time: starts at 9 am
Location: Memorial Park
Phone: 1-888-767-8467
Jasper Station
This musical follows six lone travelers as they await their train from
Jasper to Vancouver. They each have hopes and dreams, anticipation and
fear of what lies ahead. Combining Norm Foster’s remarkable ability
to produce scenes which audiences will find engaging and funny and Steve
Thomas’ eclectic range of music, Jasper Station will appeal to people
of all ages.
Date: June 21st to July 7th, 2007
Time: 2pm and 8pm
Location: Capitol Arts Theatre
Admission: $21.50 to $27
Phone: 1- 800-434-5092
Website: www.capitoltheatre.com
1-900-Dee-Lite
Dee is just your everyday grandmother. She loves her grandchildren, bakes
cookies, tries hard not to interfere with her ‘moved-back-home’
son, and is involved in a new relationship…. Oh! and yes, she sells
‘phone sex’ to make ends meet.
Date: July 12th to 28th, 2007
Time: 2pm and 8pm
Location: Capitol Arts Theatre
Admission: $21.50 to $27
Phone: 1- 800-434-5092
Website: www.capitoltheatre.com
Belleville
Belleville Waterfront and Ethnic Festival
Enjoy fun for the whole family with entertainment, arts and crafts, beach
volleyball and much more!
Date: July 12th to 15th, 2007
Time: Check website
Location: Zwicks Park, Victoria Park and Meyer's Pier
Admission Charge: Yes
Phone: 613-969-1980
Website: www.bellevillewaterfrontfestival.com
Loyalist
Bath Canada Day
A celebration of Canada Day.
Date: July 1st, 2007
Time: Starts at 9am, fireworks at dusk
Location: Bath
Admission: No
Phone: 613-352-5712
WaterSide Summer Series
Offers quality entertainment in a friendly rural setting on Amherst Island.
Date: July 3rd, 2007 – Janina Fialkowska
July 16th, 2007 – The Canadian Cabaret
July 21st, 2007 – The Gryphon Trio
Time: Concerts start at 7:15pm
Location: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Amherst Island
Admission: $20 to $30
Contact info: 613-384-2153
Website: www.amherstisland.on.ca
Kids of Steel Triathlon
Children test their endurance at a Trathlon for kids!
Date: July 14th, 2007
Time: Starst at 8:45am
Location: Amherstview
Admission: $24 to $30
Phone: 613-377-6341
Website: www.loyalistkostri.ca
The Canadian Guitar Festival
Date: July 20th to 22nd, 2007
Location: Odessa Fairgrounds, Odessa
Admission: $15 to $53.50
Contact info: 1-888-506-1418
Website: www.canadianguitarfestival.com
Kingston
Taste of Kingston
Join us for a most appetizing affair! The Canadian Diabetes Association
and the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area are pleased to present
the Ninth Annual Taste of Kingston outdoor food festival on July 21.
Date: July 21st, 2007
Location: Confederation Park
Admission Charge: Yes
Phone: 613-384-9374
Website: www.whatsonkingston.com
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