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Northern Ontario
Area Code 705
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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
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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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