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Northern Ontario
Area Code 705
(Click here for Area Code 807)

In Progress

Through Jul. 11 SAULT STE. MARIE  Exhibit: “. . . as Einstein is to Raven,” works by multimedia artist Carl Beam. Art Gallery of Algoma 705-949-9067 www.artgalleryofalgoma.ca Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

July

Jul. 1 MARATHON  Event: Canada Day celebration includes guided hike, scavenger hunt, barbecue, open mic, opening of the Anishinaabe Camp with pipe ceremony and refreshments. Pukaskwa National Park 807-229-0801 www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/pukaskwa/index_e.asp
Jul. 1-Oct. 17 SAULT STE. MARIE  Exhibit: “Ornamenting the Ordinary—Crafts of South Asia,” an exhibit from the Royal Ontario Museum featuring crafts from South Asia’s many regions. Sault Ste. Marie Museum 705-759-7278 www.saultmuseum.com Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jul. 8 MARATHON  Concert: Concerts in the Parking Lot presents Jane’s Party. Parking lot in front of Pizza Hut www.concertsintheparkinglot.com 7 p.m.
Jul. 15 MARATHON  Concert: Concerts in the Parking Lot presents the Tia McGraff Duo. Parking lot in front of Pizza Hut www.concertsintheparkinglot.com 7 p.m.
Jul. 16-18 SAULT STE. MARIE  Festival: Rotaryfest 2009 includes food celebration, car show, parade, live entertainment and face painting. Clergue Park 705-945-1279 www.rotaryfest.com Jul. 16-17 Noon-11, Jul. 18 11 a.m.-Midnight
Jul. 19 SAULT STE. MARIE  Event: Arts at the Dock, a multimedia art show featuring a variety of art. Hilton Beach Waterfront and Community Centre 705-246-2242 www.hiltonbeach.com 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jul. 22 MARATHON  Concert: Concerts in the Parking Lot presents a community concert. Parking lot in front of Pizza Hut www.concertsintheparkinglot.com 7 p.m.
Jul. 25 SAULT STE. MARIE  Festival: Hilton Beach Summer Festival includes restored automobiles, a Coureurs de Bois encampment and arts and crafts vendors. Waterfront 705-246-2242 www.hiltonbeach.com
Jul. 29 MARATHON  Concert: Concerts in the Parking Lot presents the Mark Potvin Blues Trio. Parking lot in front of Pizza Hut www.concertsintheparkinglot.com 7 p.m.

August

Aug. 5 MARATHON  Concert: Concerts in the Parking Lot presents The Wild Turkeys. Parking lot in front of Pizza Hut www.concertsintheparkinglot.com 7 p.m.
Aug. 12 MARATHON  Concert: Concerts in the Parking Lot presents Jacob & Lily. Parking lot in front of Pizza Hut www.concertsintheparkinglot.com 7 p.m.
Aug. 16 SAULT STE. MARIE  Festival: Annual Blueberry Festival includes demonstrations of pie and jelly preparation, dyeing wool and pancake breakfast. Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site 705-759-5443 www.saultfestivals.com
Aug. 16-23 SAULT STE. MARIE  Camp: Algoma Traditional Music and Dance Family Camp features workshops in traditional instruments, dance and song. St. Joseph’s Island 705-782-4311 www.algomatrad.ca

September

Sep. 6  SAULT STE. MARIE  Fundraiser: Chilifest raises money for the Sault Area Hospital Foundation with area restaurants serving hot and spicy chili. Roberta Bondar Pavilion 705-759-3186 Noon-4 p.m.
Sep. 19-20  SAULT STE. MARIE  Event: Bushplane Days 2009 celebrates the 100th anniversary of flight in Canada with air shows, chartered flights and children’s exhibits. Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre 705-945-6242 www.bushplane.com 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sep. 23-Oct. 4  SAULT STE. MARIE  Festival: Algoma Fall Festival celebrates the lives of the voyageurs during the fur trade. Ermatinger Clergue Old Stone House 705-759-5443
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Northern Ontario
Area Code 807


In Progress

Through Sep. 20 THUNDER BAY  Exhibition: Selections from the permanent collection. Thunder Bay Art Gallery 807-577-6427 www.theag.ca Tues.-Thurs. Noon-8 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Noon-5 p.m.
Through Aug. 19 THUNDER BAY  Musical performance: Summer in the Parks outdoor concert series features the region’s most talented musicians. Marina Park 807-625-2416 www.thunderbay.ca/summerintheparks Wed. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

July

Jul. 1 THUNDER BAY  Event: Canada Day celebration includes three stages of entertainment, fireworks show, parade and basketball tournament. Marina Park 807-625-2487 www.thunderbay.ca/canadaday 6 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Jul 3-5 THUNDER BAY  Festival: 8th annual Thunder Bay Blues Festival features Becky Barsdale, Back Door Slam, Elmer Ferrer Band and Davinia & the Vagabonds. Marina Park 807-343-2309 www.tbayblues.ca
Jul. 5 THUNDER BAY  Event: Family fishing day features fishing for perch, walleye and pike. Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area 807-344-5857 www.lakeheadca.com 9 a.m.-Noon
Jul. 11-12 THUNDER BAY  Festival: The Great Rendezvous features historical lessons, workshops, activities and camping. Fort William Historical Park 807-473-2333  www.fwhp.ca
Jul. 12-14 TERRACE BAY  Event: Lake Superior Sand & Sun Weekend with family programs and educational activities. Neys Provincial Park 807-229-1624
Jul. 14 THUNDER BAY  Children’s event: Teddy bear picnic features music and crafts. Vickers Park 807-625-2416 www.thunderbay.ca/picnic 1-3 p.m.
Jul. 17-18 THUNDER BAY  Boat Race: 11th annual Dragon Boat Race Festival features entertainment, karaoke, concessions and boat races. 807-768-4407 www.thunderbaydragonboat.com
Jul. 18 BEARDMORE  Fishing competition: Trout Hunt. Lake Nipigon 807-875-2527 www.greenstone.ca
Jul. 18 TERRACE BAY  Hike: Parks Day hike along the Point Trail. Neys Provincial Park 807-229-1624
Jul. 19 THUNDER BAY  Tour: Self-guided tour of six diverse gardens, including the Hope and Memory Garden; event also features raffle, visual artists and musicians. Various locations 807-577-6427 www.theag.ca 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jul. 24-26 THUNDER BAY  Event: Spirits of the Giant with the spirits of the park’s past, including miners, archaeologists, loggers, fishermen and native peoples. Sleeping Giant Provincial Park 807-977-2526
Jul. 25-Aug. 3 NIPIGON  Festival: Centennial celebration features euchre tournament, bingo and a dance. Various locations 807-887-0740 www.nipigoncentennial.ca

August

Aug. 7-9 TERRACE BAY  Festival: 24th annual Neys Nostalgia Days with spirit campfire, games and scavenger hunt. Neys Provincial Park 807-229-1624
Aug. 7-9 THUNDER BAY  Festival: 23rd annual Festival of the Giant with sing-a-long campfire, games, corn roast, sand sculpture contest and pancake breakfast. Sleeping Giant Provincial Park 807-977-2526
Aug. 16 THUNDER BAY  Race: No Frills 5K Run sponsored by Thunder Bay Metre Eaters. Chapples Circle, Chapples park www.thunderbay.ca/golf/chapples
Aug. 22 THUNDER BAY  Festival: 27th annual Westfort Village Street Fair features with street vendors and family entertainment. Westfort Village 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Aug. 22 THUNDER BAY  Event: Motors and Muscles 2009 features strong man competition, biker games and dyno machine to raise money for the Thunder Bay Regional Heath Sciences Foundation’s angioplasty fund. Thunder Bay Harley Davidson 807-684-7111 9 a.m.
Aug. 29-30 THUNDER BAY  Event: The world famous Lipizzaner Stallions perform. Fort William Gardens  www.lipizzaner.com Sat. 2 & 7 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.

September

Sep. 12  THUNDER BAY  Festival: Riverfest features train tours, entertainment, concessions and children’s activities. Kam River Heritage Park 807-625-2487 www.thunderbay.ca/riverfest Noon-5 p.m.
Sep. 13  THUNDER BAY  Festival: Fall festival and craft fair with hiking, entertainment and petting zoo. Hazelwood Lake Centre 807-344-5857 www.lakeheadca.com
Sep. 23  THUNDER BAY  Festival: Lakehead Children’s Water Festival teaches about the importance of water conservation with fun, hands-on activities. Canadian Lakehead Exhibition 807-344-5857 www.lakeheadca.com 5 p.m.

October

Oct. 17 THUNDER BAY  Event: Fall Waterfowl Viewing Day where participants can view migrating waterfowl and songbirds. Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area 807-344-5857 www.lakeheadca.com/mission.htm 9 a.m.

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