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Events for June 2009 |
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Here are some of the events taking place along the trail this summer in the following communities:
Grimsby
Happening in the Park
Community festival with games, activities, food, entertainment
and fantastic fireworks!
Date: June 21st, 2009
Time: 4 pm - dusk
Location: Centennial Park, Grimsby
Admission Charge: No
Phone: 905-945-1288
Website:http://www.insideniagara.com/events/Event_Detail/834.html
Nature Walk for our Environment
Join local environmental organizations
as they celebrate the beauty of nature. They'll be walking along the magnificent
Dundas Rail Trail to raise funds and awareness for local environmental
initiatives. This is your chance to help protect nature in your community
while having fun!
Date: TBD
Time: 8am
Location: University Plaza
Admission: By donation
Contact Info: 905-689-9466
Website: http://www.hamiltonnature.org/
Hamilton
Hamilton Waterfront Wingfest
Hamilton Waterfront Wingfest will include the sale of chicken
wings from a variety of local restaurants, a carnival for children with
a variety of rides, an original art show where citizens can view and purchase
art, inexpensive boat tours aboard the Hamilton Harbour Queen, live entertainment
all weekend, and a beverage gardens that will offer beer and wine.
Date: June 12th to 14th, 2009
Time: 12pm to midnight (Friday and Saturday), 12pm to 6pm (Sunday)
Location: Pier 8 located at 47 Discovery Drive
Phone: 905-525-4498
Website: http://www.hamiltonwaterfrontwingfest.com/
Burlington
Iris and Peony Celebration
Step into the waist-high bearded irises and have your senses
dazzled with wild colour combinations. Explore the peony collection, perennial
borders, Barbara Laking Heritage Garden and the hosta walk.
Date: June 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th, 2009
Time: 10am - 5 pm
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens - Laking Gardens
Phone: 905-527-1158
Website: www.rbg.ca
Moon in June Road Race
The 19th Annual Moon in June race treks along part of the Waterfront Trail.
There is a 5km walk or run, a 10km run and 1km kids fun run in support
of the Halton Trauma Centre.
Date: June 6th, 2009
Time: Starts at 8:10 pm
Location: Start/Finish near Burlington City Hall
Admission Charge: $12 (children under 12), $35 to $40 (adults)
Website: www.mooninjune.ca
Art and Craft Fair
The Burlington Art Centre will play host
to Canadian made crafts at this art and craft fair.
Date: June 13th and 14th, 2009
Time: 10am to 6pm (Saturday), 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
Location: Spencer Smith Park
Admission Charge: Adults $5, Seniors/Teens $3, Family $10, Weekend Pass
$6
Website: www.burlingtonartcentre.on.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.
The second Tuesday of every month experts from top Ontario wineries will
speak about the history and development of their wines and wineries, as
they lead you through a sampling of their products.
Date: June 16th, 2009
Time: 11am to 2pm
Location: Paletta Mansion
Admission Charge: Free
Phone: 905-632-7809 ext:3
Website: http://cms.burlington.ca
Sound of Music Festival
Enjoy 4 fabulous days of music at Burlington's waterfront.
Date: June 18th to 21st, 2009
Time: Starts Thursday at 7:00 pm
Location: Waterfront at Downtown Burlington (Formerly Spencer Smith Park)
Admission Charge: Free
Phone: 905-333-6364
Website: www.soundofmusic.on.ca
Rose Celebration
Celebrate the classical beauty of The Gardens’ two acres of roses
in full bloom. The colours and fragrances are awe-inspiring. Enjoy activities
for the kids, live entertainment, garden tours and explore the Discovery
Cart.
Date: June 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th and July 4th and 5th, 2009
Time:10 am to 5 pm
Location: Hendrie Park Gardens
Phone: 905-527-1158
Website:
www.rbg.ca
Oakville
Oakville Waterfront Festival
Come and celebrate Oakville's Waterfront! Entertainment, children's activities,
food vendors and much more!
Date: June 26th to 28th, 2009
Time: Starts Friday at 5 pm
Location: Coronation Park, Lakeshore Road
Admission Charge: Y
Phone: 905-847-7975
Website: www.oakvillefestival.com
Mississauga
Mississauga Waterfront Festival
Featuring live entertainment, children's activities, vendors and crafts,
fireworks and more!
Date: June 19th to 21st, 2009
Time: Starts Friday at 5 pm
Location: Port Credit Memorial Park, Mississauga
Admission: Adults $15, Children and Seniors $10
Phone: 905-891-0002
Website: www.mississaugawaterfrontfestival.com
Port Credit Garden Tour
The tour is concentrated in the Heritage Conservation District of Port
Credit, just west of the Credit River and south of Lakeshore Road. Visitors
can walk the area to view 17 gardens. These were selected to provide an
eclectic mix of small and medium gardens, each with its own unique and
interesting aspects.
Date: June 27th, 2009
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Port Credit, Mississauga
Admission Charge: $10
Website: www.gardenontario.org
Toronto
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
Pickering
Dragon Boat Races
Annual Dragon Boat Challenge with competitors from throughout the Province.
Date: June 6th and 7th, 2009
Time: 8 am - 6 pm
Location: Bruce Handscombe Park
Admission: Free
Phone: Scott Murray 416-238-4567
Website: www.pdbc.ca
The Clarington Country B&B Open House and
Tour
Free self-guided tour of about twenty unique attractions in the countryside
including six Bed and Breakfasts. Each location has local talent that
day - crafts people, artists, musicians, and other creative showcases.
Stop for lunch at Willow Pond Country B&B the day of the Tour and
enjoy live guitar music outside on the patio overlooking the grounds.
Date: Sunday June 7, 2009
Time: 11am-4pm
Phone: Lynn at 1-866-261-7494
Website: www.claringtoncountrybedandbreakfasts.com.
Port Hope
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
Cobourg
Cobourg Highland Games
Pay tribute to Scotland with the Cobourg Highland Games, where
you'll find Highland dancers, pipe and drum competitions and traditional
Scottish fare.
Date: June 27th, 2009
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Location: Donegan Park, D'Arcy St. South, Cobourg
Admission Charge: $15 (children 16 and under free)
Phone: 1-888-262-6874
Website: www.cobourghighlandgames.ca
Deseronto
Deseronto Waterfront Festival
A fun-filled family weekend featuring: Midway, Live Bands, Children's
Village, Senior's Social, Car and Motorcycle Show & Shine and much,
much more.
Date: June 20th, 2009
Time: 10am to 10pm
Location: Deseronto waterfront
Admission Charge: $5
Phone: 613.396.2440
Email: dvalentyne@deseronto.ca
Website: www.deserontowaterfrontfestival.ca
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