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Alberta | Capital EX and Edfest (Formerly Klondike days) | Event Website » | HERITAGE |
Edmonton, Alberta 2009: July 17-26 | One of Canada's largest fairs, Edmonton's Capital EX (Formerly Klondike Days) launches a new era of summer entertainment in the Capital City. Thrilling midway rides, wonderful international entertainment, ED Fest, chilling chuckwagon races, daredevil feature attractions, a colourful parade - Capital EX is where excitement is going. |
| Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival | Event Website » | ARTS |
Edmonton, Alberta 2009: August 13-23 | A 10-day theatrical adventure filled with unjuried and uncensored indoor and outdoor performances. The Fringe features over 140 shows from all over the world and a non-stop street scene of buskers, food vendors, local artisans and crafts persons. (Largest Fringe Festival in North America) |
Calgary, Alberta 2009: July 3-12 | Pull on your cowboy boots and don your 10-gallon hat for the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". 10 days of non-stop action, from chuckwagon races and high-stakes rodeo events to big-name grandstand shows and city-wide celebrations. |
Edmonton, Alberta 2009: August 6-9 | Edmonton Folk Music Festival, staged in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in beautiful downtown Gallagher Park, happens each year in the second weekend in August. |
Edmonton, Alberta 2009: January 8 - March 21 | Winter Light’s mission includes promotion and collaboration with Edmonton’s existing winter festivals, Deep Freeze (Jan 10 – 11); Ice on Whyte (Jan 15 – 25) and Silver Skate Festival (February 20 – 22) as well as new programming, Winter Light Welcome tents and special events will take place in the context of all three events.
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| Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition | Event Website » | ARTS |
Lake Louise, Alberta 2009: January 23-25 | Sanctioned by the National Ice Carving Association, Ice Magic is held annually in January at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Professional carvers are invited to compete in this prestigious event staged in the shadow of the glacier-clad Mt. Victoria. |
Edmonton, Alberta 2009: February 14 | Experience the largest classical cross-country ski festival in North America! Thousands of skiers replicate the legend of Norway’s King Haakon Haakonson, skiing a 55 kilometer distance with a 5.5 kg pack representing the weight of the infant prince. Celebrating 800 years of history. |
Banff, Alberta 2009: May 1-31 | Showcase of some of the best artistic work being done in the province, in Canada, and the world. A sparkling mix of new creative work and rediscovered favourites in all artistic disciplines - the biggest cultural event in the Canadian Rockies. |
Calgary, Alberta 2009: July 3-12 | The toughest, most prestigious contest of its kind in the world, this event utilizes the traditional coal fire for its numerous classes and draws competitors from around the globe. See sparks fly and hear anvils ring as world-class blacksmiths put their skills to the test in what is often referred to as the “Olympics of Blacksmithing.” |
Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton & Banff, Alberta 2009: various | The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival has become the most popular event of it's kind in Alberta one of the largest and most highly anticipated wine and food events in Canada, and is a must attend event for food and wine lovers in Calgary, Edmonton, Banff and Red Deer. |
Edmonton, Alberta 2009: November 11-15 | It's back... it's buckin'... it's big-time fun... it's the action-packed thrills of Canadian Finals Rodeo. Don't miss the wildly exciting entertainment, including bull riding, steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding... shine up your buckle, grab your hat and check out your country side when you check to Canadian Finals Rodeo |
British Columbia Vancouver, British Columbia 2009: May 28 - September 26 | Shakespearian plays are performed in open-ended tents on the waterfront in Vancouver's Vanier Park, against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky. |
Okanagan, British Columbia 2009: Jan 14-19; May 1-4; Aug 6-9; Oct 2-12 | Event-filled wine festivals held in each season. Highlights include gourmet meals, wine education seminars, and wine tasting. The 10-day Fall Festival coincides with the grape harvest and features events throughout the Okanagan Valley. |
Whistler, British Columbia 2009: April 17-26 | An action-packed 10-day, 10-night melee of music, arts, and sports featuring Canada's largest free outdoor concert series, pro ski & snowboard competitions, mind-blowing photography and film exposes, and amazing nightlife. |
Abbotsford, British Columbia 2009: August 7-9 | Military aircrafts and Warbirds dazzle above while on the ground the Canadian Forces Tactical Assault Demonstration is a not-to-miss either. |
Okanagan -Valley-wide: over 400km from Salmon Arm - Osoyoos/Cawston/Keremeos, British Columbia 2009: October 2-12 | Event-filled wine festivals held in each season. Highlights include gourmet meals, wine education seminars, and wine tasting. The 10-day Fall Festival coincides with the grape harvest and features events throughout the Okanagan Valley. |
Whistler, British Columbia 2009: April 17-19 | An action-packed 10-day, 10-night melee of music, arts, and sports featuring Canada's largest free outdoor concert series, pro ski & snowboard competitions, mind-blowing photography and film exposes, and amazing nightlife. |
Vancouver, British Columbia 2009: July 22, 25, 29, August 1 | An international fireworks competition on Vancouver's English Bay. Audiences gather on the waterfront of the West End, Kitsilano, and West Vancouver to watch the astounding show, set to music. It's the largest offshore fireworks competition in the world, with up to 500,000 spectators per show. |
Whistler, British Columbia 2009: November 12-15 | Cornucopia - Whistler Food & Wine festival |
Armstrong, British Columbia 2009: September 2-9 | Running for over 100 (2009 will 110th) years, the events features agricultural exhibitors, midway, rodeo, musical acts, kids' world, large area of retail exhibits, green expo, horse shows, food fairs, demos and entertainment in various areas. This is the second largest fair of its kind in BC. |
Merritt, British Columbia 2009: July 9-12 | One of the best North American festivals of country music brings over 145,000 patrons to picturesque Merritt for the past 15 years. Numerous stages, vendors, a breakfast buffet and non-stop country music makes this a can't miss for country music fans and campers alike. |
Vancouver, British Columbia 2009: August 2 | For over 30 years the Parade has entertained over 385,000 spectators. The festival also promotes Pride in the arts, sports and music and showcases the best of the community. |
Vernon, British Columbia 2009: February 6-15 | Winter Carnival & Hot Air Balloon Festival, Snow Sculpture Competition. |
Invermere, British Columbia 2009: May 4 | Over 265 species of birds have been recorded in a 150 km stretch of the Columbia Valley Wetlands from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. Flanked by grasslands, forest, alpine meadows and rocky crags this "Serengeti of the North" supports abundant wildlife and provides spectacular vistas for the eleventh annual Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival.
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Victoria, British Columbia 2009: May 23 | One of the premiere long distance sailing races in the BC and US Pacific Northwest area accompanied by a festival onshore brings in competitors and spectators from all over the world. |
Whistler, British Columbia 2009: August 8-16 | One of the world's premier mountain bike festivals, Kokanee Crankworx guarantees to get you off your seat. Whether ripping down A-Line alongside industry pros like Darren Berrecloth, Cedric Garcia and Cam McCaul or watching the Slope Style event from the GLC patio, Kokanee Crankworx is the ONLY place to be. |
Vancouver, British Columbia 2009: July 17-19 | Eight outdoor stages welcome thousands of Festival-goers to experience the best in contemporary and traditional folk, roots and world music. |
Vancouver, British Columbia 2009: March 23-29 | Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival |
| TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival | Event Website » | MUSIC |
Vancouver, British Columbia 2009: June 26 - July 5 | One of BC's most anticipated music and arts events brought in over 500,000 spectators last year alone -not to mention the 1,800 musicians holding 400 concerts in 40 venues. |
various communities, British Columbia 2009: August 1-31 | "The BC Cultural Crawl is a celebration of the arts and culture of BC, hosted by a diverse mix of artists and business owners in a specific region". "The Crawl is committed to 'turning the spotlight' on the arts, culture and heritage of the province." The Crawl includes many community-initiated events: musical, theatrical and dance performances, visual arts displays, festivals, museum and heritage exhibitions, culinary and winery experiences, art-walks, studio tours and more. |
Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba 2009: July 9-12 | Internationally acclaimed celebration of people and music fills Birds Hill Provincial Park . Features over 250 artists, seven daytime stages, evening main stage, family area, artisan tent and food village. |
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2009: July 15-26 | North America's second largest Fringe festival features more than 100 theatre groups over 12 full days. Outdoor stage and Kids Fringe feature street performers, buskers and bands from noon to midnight. (Edmonton Fringe festival is the largest) |
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2009: August 2-15 | Canada's Cultural Celebration represents cultures from around the world in a two-week extravaganza full of ethnic richness in culture, food and art. With over 40 pavilions, this multicultural event is held throughout Winnipeg. |
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2009: June 4-7 | The Winnipeg International Children's Festival (Kidsfest) is celebrates diversity by providing world-standard performing arts and participatory activities that are educational, entertaining and accessible to children of all ages. |
Brandon, Manitoba 2009: June 3-7 | The Manitoba Summer Fair is locally known as where the summer begins. It includes a large midway, tradeshow, family entertainment and equestrain events. |
Dauphin, Manitoba 2009: July 2-5 | Canada's longest running country music festival opens three stages so music fans can don their cowboy hats and two-step 'til dawn. |
| Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival | Event Website » | MUSIC |
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2009: January 31 - February 6 | Legendary performers and composers converge to create divine music for a full week in Winnipeg. |
| Islendingadagurinn (Icelandic Festival of Manitoba) | Event Website » | HERITAGE |
Gimli, Manitoba 2009: July 31- August 3 | Second oldest ethnic gathering in Canada held in the largest Icelandic community outside Iceland, Gimli, Manitoba. Includes beach volleyball, Friz-nok Tournament, 10 mile road race, Parade, Amma’s Kitchen, folk festival, fine art show, sandcastle building contest, New Iceland historic and cultural exhibits and traditional programs. |
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2009: February 13-22 | Western Canada’s largest winter festival celebrating Canada’s fur trading era with joie de vivre, includes more than 300 music performances, Pond Hockey Championships, snow sculptures, the voyageur International Sled Dog Classic, and the historical interpretation of the early 19th century at Fort Gibraltar in Winnipeg. |
New Brunswick Caraquet, New Brunswick 2009: August 1-15 | The largest annual celebration of Acadian culture is bigger and better than ever. |
Plaster Rock, New Brunswick 2009: February 19-22 | Hugely successul outdoor hockey tournament with 120 participating teams. |
Saint John, New Brunswick 2009: May 1-3 | First ever road hockey championship tournament with up to 100 teams. |
Fredericton, New Brunswick 2009: September 15- 20 | Smooth jazz, Cajun flavour, electric blues or a funky mix of it all, historic downtown Fredericton is alive when the world comes to perform and enjoy this festival. |
Lameque, New Brunswick 2009: July 23-26 | A unique event in Canada dedicated to the music from the period 1600-1760. Outstanding performances performed on period instruments, or replicas, feature soloists, chamber music and choral works. |
Sussex, New Brunswick 2009: September 11-13 | A hot-air balloon festival that is the only one of its kind in the Maritimes. Balloons launch twice each day, weather permitting, and are a glorious sight.. |
Newfoundland & Labrador Trinity, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: begins mid-June | A festival of plays, dinner theatre & music in one of our most significant settings. Includes the popular New Founde Lande Trinity Pageant. There are are several plays, a dinner theatre and the Trinty Pageant, which is a comedic walking tour through the town and Newfoundland history. |
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: Late July-early Aug | Five festivals rolled into one big party. Includes George Street Festival, Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, The Buskers Festival, the Royal St. John's Regatta, Tuckamore Festival. The Regatta is a day-long series of rowing races and is the oldest continuing sporting event in North America, dating to the 1820s. |
Brigus, Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: Second week in August | A fun-filled weekend for all ages. Folk festival, cash bar, parade, pie eating contest, Missed Pageant, craft tables, baked goods, traditional food, moose burgers, games of chance, adult dances. |
Labrador City, Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: March 14-21 | The race is 2,000km through the back country of Labrador from Labrador City to Churchill Falls-Happy Valley-Goose Bay and back. If you're up for Canada's longest snowmobile endurance race, you could win cash. |
North West River, Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: July 18-19 | 20 + hours of live entertainment from local and regional performers with square dancing, a handicraft auction and fireworks show. |
Gosling Lake and Gosling Park, Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: August 1-3 | Teams of six paddle replicas of traditional voyageur canoes around a diamond shaped course on the lake. Live bands and various events entertain onshore. |
St. John's -concerts throughout the year at various other locations., Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: July 5-12 | World renowned international festival of choral music featuring more than 60 concerts throughout St. John's. |
Corner Brook, Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: February 20 - March 1 | 10 days of continuous activities. Over 100 events celebrating the city's heritage and pride. Skiing at Marble Mountain, fireworks, snow sculptures, variety shows, traditional Newfoundland food -this is the largest Carnival east of Montreal. |
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador 2009: August 7-9 | Jam sessions, a dance stage and instrumental tent and evening performances have been keeping Newfoundland traditions alive for over 32 years. |
Northwest Territories Yellowknife, Northwest Territories 2009: June 20-21 | The Solstice Festival comprises of the following events: arts and crafts/music showcases/workshops/theatre/art/story telling/aboriginal and multicultural performances/stages...and so much more. The Summer Solstice Festival includes Raven Mad Daze, National Aboriginal Day, and more! |
yellowknife, Northwest Territories 2009: March 1-28 | A month full of events; opening ceremonies, films, hockey games, art and a Royal Ball. |
Ulukhaktok (Holman), Northwest Territories 2009: Third week of July | This is the ultimate golf holiday - a three day all day all night affair held in Ulukhaktok (previously known as Holman). The 9 hole tundra course is the most northerly in North America, about 500 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, overlooking the Beaufort Sea. This celebrated event is held during the Arctic char run, so there's great fishing, when you're not chewing up the links. Great food, music, festivities and more. |
| Canadian North Yellowknife Midnight Golf Classic | Event Website » | SPORTS |
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories 2009: July 19-20 | One of the headline events in the northern golf season, the tourney attracts golfers from across Canada to play a unique 18 hole sand course among the jack pines, and beside beautiful Long Lake. Tee off times start in the evening and run through the night - in the 24 hour daylight of Yellowknife midsummer. Enjoy this world renowned 'round-the-clock golf tournament, featuring thieving ravens, sand fairways, celebrities, great food, prizes and loads of fun. |
Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories 2009: Third week in April | Celebrate springtime on the arctic coast. Exciting events and contests: snowmobile races, log sawing, harpoon throwing, drum dancing, igloo building, and square dancing. The most popular is the 100 mile snowmobile track race with $5,000 for first place. |
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories 2009: March 21-26 | The BHP Billiton Rock and Ice Ultra is a winter endurance event consisting of four races: the 5km Frozen Toe Trail Break, 55km Cold Foot Classic, 135km K-Rock Ultra and the 255km Diamond Ultra. Competitors race on foot, snowshoe and the ski. The Rock and Ice Ultra was held for the first time in 2007 and is now an annual event. |
Inuvik, Northwest Territories 2009: July 10-19 | Experience the best that arts and culture in the North has to offer. Over 100 Northern artists from the Yukon, NWT and Nunavut gather in Inuvik for 10 days to participate in the largest Visual Arts Festival in the North. Evening performances by Northern musicians, drummers and dancers, along with over 40 public workshops and artist demonstrations will be an unforgettable experience. Visit the Great Northern Arts Festival Gallery for your opportunity to browse and purchase over 3,000 pieces of art in a unique, professional gallery setting. Join in and celebrate Northern Arts and Culture during the Midnight Sun! |
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories 2009: July 17-19 | With more than 24 hours of music, song, storytelling and dance on six stages, Folk on the Rocks is the must do summer event as it was voted among the Top 5 Music Festivals in Canada by the Globe & Mail. Proud of its 28 year history, FOTR is organized by over 300 volunteers, and draws top billed Canadian and international musicians, as well as Inuit and Dene artists from the NWT and Nunavut. Set in a natural amphitheatre on the sandy shores of Long Lake, the festival includes a children’s area, cultural area, a "wellness Area" featuring a rest area for mothers and babies with massage, reiki and reflexology (new for 2009) and a popular beer garden with the latest, hottest bands. |
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories 2009: March 27-29 | Caribou Carnival, with its 50 year history, is the largest spring event in the Northwest Territories, featuring world class dog racing, snowmobile races and activities for the entire family. Held on the ice of Frame Lake, the carnival features traditional Dene hand games, test of bush skills like wood chopping and tea boiling, an ice sculpting contest an Ugly Truck and Dog contest, "Cabane a Sucre" tent, fireworks and more! |
Yellowknife with one day in Hay River, Northwest Territories 2009: July 4-5 | Experience this great aviation event with travellers and onlookers from all across North America. Fly your own plane or come up and watch. Great food, music, demonstrations and much more. Takes place every second year. |
Midway Lake (near Fort McPherson), Northwest Territories 2009: August long weekend | Visitors are welcome at this annual Gwich'in festival which draws up to 2000 people from the NWT, Yukon and Alaska. Everyone brings a tent and settles in for a friendly event with 50 to 60 entertainers and non-stop music. Midway Lake attracts old-time fiddlers, as well as local bands. There's bus service from Fort McPherson. Bring a tent - food and crafts available at this annual family festival at Midway Lake, 30 km from Fort McPherson, on the Dempster Highway. |
Inuvik, Northwest Territories 2009: April 3-4 | Traditional events include muskrat skinning, snowshoe races, snowmobile races, log sawing, tea boiling, traditional dog races, harpoon throwing, parade, kids carnival and pancake breakfast. |
Nova Scotia Lunenburg, Nova Scotia 2009: August 6-9 | Celebrate roots and traditional music at its best! An intimate festival experience not to be missed as musical memories are made by the sea. |
Halifax and outports across the province, Nova Scotia 2009: July 16-26 | One of the largest tall ship festivals in North America. The 2009 event is expected to draw many international ships because it will serve as the last leg of a transatlantic race, with ships sailing from Halifax to Belfast. That's similar to the 2000 event, which drew about 1.2 million people. The Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge Races occur once every eight or nine years. The North American races under the American Sail training Association occur approzimately every three years. |
Halifax, Nova Scotia 2009: July 1-8 | Selected as the top event in Canada by the American Bus Association in 2007, this fast moving, exciting, fun-filled spectacular event featuring international, military and civilian performers is for the entire family. |
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia 2009: October 9-17 | Autumn is the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes and voices in song echo over the island with Celtic Colours International Festival. An event to remember with over 250 musicians, dancers, singers, and storytellers at venues across the Island. |
Five Islands, Nova Scotia 2009: June 26-27 | A rare, really, really rare, not since Moses, chance to run and walk the bottom of the ocean where 15 meters of water full of flounder and bass were, and will be, flowing two hours before and after the event. 2009 wil be a two day event, with the 10K one day and 5K on the next day. There is also a 500 meter kids' mud run, a homemade supper and rock and roll dance. Entrants end up on islands and must wait there for high tide before they can return to shore. |
Halifax, Nova Scotia 2009: July 11 | Performances by massed bands of pipers and drummers and feats of strength in the Heaveyweight events makes this festival of tartans and clans a hit during the summer. |
Halifax, Nova Scotia 2009: July 25 | Past events including Drag Shows, Queer Comedy Nights, softball games, family picnics and of course, the Parade! means this event keeps the everyone entertained. |
Halifax, Nova Scotia 2009: August 6-16 | The Halifax International Busker Festival, the largest outdoor festival in Atlantic Canada, along a 1 kilometre strip on the beautiful Halifax waterfront in the downtown core. This well established 'street theatre' festival entertains up to 500,000 locals and tourists at this un-gated event. Hourly family shows start at 12 noon on six stages located throughout the Busker site, and continues non-stop at most stages until 11 pm. You will see international performers of world class levels -from acrobats, jugglers, fire artists, contortionists, musicians and much, much more. |
Nunavut Iqaluit, Nunavut 2009: April | Iqaluit-based spring festival includes traditional games such as igloo building and ice sculpturing, and modern games such as snowmobile drag-racing and golf on the sea ice. Toonik Tyme is the single most iconic event in Nunavut. April is a great time to visit Iqaluit because the temperature is warm (average minus 10 to minus 5) the bay is frozen and the sun doesn't set until 10 o'clock. |
Iqaluit, Nunavut 2009: June 21 - July 1 | The festival brings together Inuit, anglophone and francophone musicians and artists for jam nights, concerts, visual arts displays and workshops. |
Somerset Island, Nunavut 2009: August 11 | The Northwest Passage Marathon on Somerset Island is North America’s most northerly marathon and the world’s most northerly ultra marathon. This race is held under the 24-hour arctic sun and along the coast of the fabled Northwest Passage. |
Ontario Ottawa, Ontario 2009: Weekends, February 6-27 | Come to Ottawa, the nation's capital, for Winterlude. This celebration of winter offers a wide variety of special activities, winter parks, concerts and the opportunity to skate along the Rideau Canal - the record holder for the world's largest skating rink! |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: June 19 - 28. T | Toronto's Pride Week celebrates the city's gay, lesbian and queer communities, and histories. Week long festivities culminate in the glittering Pride Parade - a joyful sensory assault for over 750,000 spectators; making it one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world. |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: September 10-19 | The world's most successful public film festival features over 350 films from around the world. For ten days, Toronto buzzes with public screenings, parties and stargazing, making the festival a favourite among fans, critics and celebrities alike. |
Niagara, Ontario 2009: January 16-25, June, September | Ontario's wine region is in for a delicious feast offering an array of wine tastings, vineyard tours, concerts and a street parade. A tribute to Niagara's 16,000 acres of vineyards, the festival takes place during the annual Niagara grape harvest. |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: June 5-15 | Luminato is Toronto's pre-eminent cultural festival, linking the world of art and the creative spirit with every aspect of Canada's largest city - the most ethnically diverse on earth. Transformational, thoughtful and accessible, Luminato facilitates and encourages artistic exchange between organizations, communities, individuals and audiences alike. |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: July 12 | Indy track on a 1.76 mile course. |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: January 30 - February 12 | Toronto’s award-winning WinterCity Festival is a 14-day festival of big city fun that encourages residents to beat the winter blues and get outside. A celebration of Toronto’s culture, creativity and cuisine, WinterCity is three festivals in one: the WOW! Series featuring free programming at Nathan Phillips Square, the Warm Up Series at Toronto's cultural and tourist attractions, and the ever-popular restaurant promotion, Winterlicious presented by American Express. |
Stratford, Ontario 2009: April - October | This world-renowned theatre festival in Stratford, Ontario features the best in classic Shakespearean theatre as well as contemporary favourites from "Othello" to "Oklahoma." |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: August 21 - September 7 | An 18-day fair that has taken place for over 129 years is the largest annual fair in Canada attracting over 1.25 million visitors each year. |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: November 27-29 | Ontario’s First Nations (mainly Ojibway, Cree and Iroquois heritage) present a variety of traditional and contemporary arts and culture programs at this annual event held at the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome). Don’t miss the Pow Wow ceremonies where nearly 1000 native dancers and drum singing groups from across North America join together. |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: Labour Day weekend | Aerial exhibits dash over Lake Ontario with prime viewing from the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition. |
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario 2009: October 9-17 | Largest Oktoberfest in North America |
Ottawa, Ontario 2009: July 9-19 | Eleven days of blues music in our Capital City. |
Niagara Falls, Ontario 2009: November 7 - January 4 | Niagara Falls shines with nearly 2 million lights and over 100 animated light displays during the Winter Festival of Lights. During this two month festival, you’ll witness the spectacular illumination of the Falls themselves along with illuminated night parades, fireworks, children’s shows, the popular Disney parade and Canada’s largest New Year’s Eve party. |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: June 1 -August 31 | North America’s largest Caribbean festival is held right in the heart of downtown Toronto. Lakeshore Boulevard shines with sequined splendour as costumed revellers dance to calypso, soca, steel pan and the sounds of the Caribbean! |
London, Ontario 2009: June 4-6 | Each year the festival educates, entertains and inspires 20,000 guests with performers from across Canada and around the world and workshops aimed at fun just for the kids. |
Kapuskasing, Ontario 2009: July 24-26 | Plenty of family entertainment includes Professional Logging Shows and West Coast Lumberjack Shows as well as amatuer lumberjack competitions, bands, step dancing competitions and more. |
Toronto, Ontario 2009: June 25 - July 9-28 | Over 1,500 international artists perform every style of jazz from standards to acid jazz in over 40 locations across Toronto. |
Prince Edward Island Historic Charlottetown Waterfront, Prince Edward Island 2009: September 18-20 | A celebration of PEI shellfish, including oysters, mussels, lobster and clams. Featuring great Maritime entertainment, PEI / Eastern Canadian Oyster Shucking Championships, PEI / International Chowder Championships, chef demos / seminars, and much more. |
| Summerside Lobster Carnival | Event Website: 1 » 2 » | FOOD |
Summerside, Prince Edward Island 2009: July 12-18 | “Heritage” Celebrating Island History. For over 50 years, the Summerside Lobster Carnival has been there celebrating family fun and entertainment for all ages. Traditions and memories go hand and hand with the Lobster Carnival. |
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 2009: July 9-12 | Intimate jazz concerts are held at theatres, churches and a tent set up right in the midst of downtown Charlottetown. |
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 2009: August 13-22 | Since 1888 the array of fun and educational events, the Midway, Potatoland and the PEI Marketplace have been bringing Islanders and visitors alike to join in the fun. |
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 2009: September 30 - October 5 | This festival is for the Baby Boomers seeking Island culture and cuisine; amidst the beautiful changing colours of the season guests not only experience fine dining but also agri-tourism and agri-food activities. |
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 2009: July 1-4 | Celebrate Canada's birthday at the Festival of Lights in Charlottetown, the Birthplace of Confederation! This three-day, action-packed party takes place on Charlottetown's historic waterfront, and it's the largest Canada Day celebration east of Ottawa. Festival-goers will enjoy 25 hours of concerts, family fun, buskers, and a midway, all leading up to a big bang on July 1 with the largest fireworks show in Atlantic Canada. |
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 2009: June 18 - September 26 | Confederation Centre of the Arts, home to the original stage production of Anne of Green Gables - The Musical™, plus free outdoor performances. |
King's County, Prince Edward Island 2009: First weekend in July | Island, Eastern Canadian and US bands bring over 30 hours of music to the stage while visitors can take part in workshops, songwriters' circles and the popular "Stan's Jam," while not missing the new Surf and Turf BBQ. |
Québec Montreal, Québec 2009: July 1-12 | The greatest names in jazz, blues, latin, gospel and world beat take Montréal streets by storm during this dynamic event, known for its multitude of free concerts. |
Montreal, Québec 2009: July 16-26 | Laughing is de rigueur at this hilarious Montréal fest, more than 2,000 performances and numerous are free of charge. |
Quebec city, Québec 2009: January 30 - February 15 | Meet the Bon homme, delight in the floats and over a thousand participants will amaze you and the whole family. You don't want to miss it! |
Montreal, Québec 2009: June - July | During the most prestigious event of its kind, pyrotechnicians from nine countries display their daring talent to compete for the world's most coveted honours: gold, silver and bronze Jupiter awards. |
Montreal, Québec 2009: July 30 - August 9 | Nearly 70 indoor shows and 180 free, outdoor concerts present a thriving French-speaking music world to music revellers from far and wide. |
Montreal, Québec 2009: June 3-7 | Since its creation in 1993 the Mondial de la bière has provided beer lovers with a unique tasting experience offering them quality products, many of which are presented exclusively at the Festival. Over the years, the Mondial de la bière has become a must for beer lovers, each year drawing more than 75,000 people. A unique event, the Mondial de la bière has as its mission to give beer back its rightful place. |
Montreal, Québec 2009: February 19 - March 1 | Montreal High Lights festival |
| Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival | Event Website » | ARTS |
Montreal, Québec 2009: April 22-26 | The world’s first multilingual literary festival – and the best five-day literary party there is. In 2007, Blue Met gathered some 290 writers, literary translators, musicians, actors, journalists and publishers from Quebec and from all around the world for five days of literary events in English, French,Spanish and other languages. |
| Quebec Loto Québec International Fireworks Competition | Event Website » | THEATER |
Quebec City, Québec 2009: July 25 - August 12 | During the most prestigious event of its kind, pyrotechnicians from nine countries display their daring talent to compete for the world's most coveted honours: gold, silver and bronze Jupiter awards.Six countries compete in this competition which is held at Montmorency Falls park, with the gorgeous falls as a backdrop. |
Valcourt, Québec 2009: February 20-22 | The best known snowmoblie competition in Quebec presents three types of races with the best racers in the world. The GPSV; pride of BRP and Valcourt the Snowmobile World Capital, will present a world-class event where the extreme in snowmobiling will take on the show. Besides its breathtaking racing program on the Oval, for Snocross and motorcycles ice racing that will be broadcast live on a giant screen, the Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt will again present the extreme attraction of the hour: Snowmobile Freestyle. |
Montreal, Québec 2009: October 7-13 | The biggest festival of gay benefit events in the world. |
Quebec City, Québec 2009: August 5-9 | The great adventure of New France began in Québec City in 1608. Every summer visitors will be transported back to New France to rub shoulders with a number of historical figures from the era and over 30,000 costumed festival visitors. With five days, 13 sites, 1,000 events and nearly 200 artists the young and the old can take part in a whole host of activities, including shows, parades, conferences, all sorts of entertainment, and many other surprises! |
Montreal, Québec 2009: Various dates | The largest, most important fashion show in North America happening open to the public. Fashion and Design aficionados are treated to highly anticipated shows combining fashion and music, and presented in quick succession on two outdoor stages. |
| International Balloon Festival of Saint-John-sur-Richelieu | Event Website » | SPORTS |
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec 2009: Second weekend in August | Go to this high-flying festival and watch as over 100 hot air balloons fly into the air, as well as many renowned performances a little closer to ground-level. |
Saskatchewan Regina, Saskatchewan 2009: July 1st - end date is tentative | This colourful 45-minute ceremony includes a troop drill display, the lowering of the flag with the playing of military music, followed by the March Past. Troop members wear the traditional scarlet tunic of the world-renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police. |
Regina, Saskatchewan 2009: June 4-6 | Regina's culturally diverse population includes Scottish, Ukrainian, Polish, Hungarian, Irish and Afro-Caribbean roots, among many others. Held every year since 1974, Mosaic has grown into a three-day event held at "pavilions" throughout the city, each one featuring traditional foods, displays of arts and crafts and entertainment by musicians and dancers, often in traditional costume. |
Craven, Saskatchewan 2009: July 9-12 | Billed as the World's Greatest Country Music Festival, tickets are already selling for next year's fest for the longest running multi-day music festival in Canada at 25 years and running. Past performers include Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Tim McGraw. During the four days a small city (of 23,500 people) converge on the tiny town of Craven (population 265) to jam to the music, camp and party harder than the guy next door. |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2009: June 26 - July 5 | The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival stages an artistically significant annual Festival of jazz and related music. Venues across the city and the mainstage at the Bessborough Gardens come alive with all types of jazz, reggae and urban sounds from Canadian and international artists. |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2009: July 8 - August 23 | This festival attracts over 15,000 people. This award-winning festival has earned international acclaim for its innovative interpretations of Shakespearian plays in contemporary as well as traditional styles. |
| Windscape Kite Festival and Long Day's Night Music Festival | Event Website » | SPORTS |
Swift Current, Saskatchewan 2009: June 20-21 | Saskatchewan's skies fill with an amazing array of kites: giant creature kites, roaring stunt kites, battling kites and more. On the ground is an amazing array of performances from solo musicians to dance troupes as part of the longest day of the year celebrations with various performers from alt rock to reggae during the Long Day's Night Music Festival. |
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan 2009: starts February 9 | The Canadian Challenge sled dog race is a challenge indeed! Organizers, always in search of a better event, have adjusted the race to include more northern wilderness travel. The race is a qualifier for the famous Yukon Quest and Iditarod races. |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2009: June 2-6 | Storytellers, theatre performances and many more children's activities makes this a unique festival just for the kids. Celebrating 20 years, the riverbank of the South Saskatchewan comes alive while welcoming performers from all corners of the world from Denmark to Japan. |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2009: July 30 - August 8 | 50 theatre companies and 200 individual performers welcome over 40,000 patrons to the performances, activities and outdoor events in Saskatoon's hip Broadway district. |
Yukon Dawson City, Yukon 2009: 17-19 | A three day celebration of music and dancing under the midnight sun. Folk, rock blues, world beat, traditional, jazz, hip-hop and more! |
Whitehorse, Yukon 2009: February 20-22 | Mardi-Gras in mukluks! During the Sourdough Festival, the fun takes place indoors and out. Downtown Whitehorse assumes a carnival atmosphere as streets are blocked off for a variety of games, contests and inspired insanity. Individuals test their skills and stamina in whip saw contests, chainsaw chucking, axe throwing or the flour packing contest. But you havent seen anything until youve seen Smooshing, a unique event where teams of five people strap their feet to two lengths of 2' x 4' lumber, then try to walk down the street. |
| Alsek Music Festival and Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival | Event Website » | MUSIC |
Haines Junction, Yukon 2009: Second weekend in June | Three days of the best in Yukon music under the majestic St. Elias Mountains. Three stages, kids' events, adult dances - an outdoor event for the whole family. Alsek may not happen unless someone new takes it over; as of now it's not running but, the Kluane Festival will go on for sure. |
Mayo, Yukon 2009: June 20 | Marathon race also includes a 10km walk or run, 1/2 marathon walk or run distances, T-shirts and breakfast for participants. Great fun to run at midnight. Begins at 11:45 p.m. |
Whitehorse to Fairbanks, Yukon 2009: February 12-28 | Experience the thrill of the Yukon Quest as we revive the historic spirit of the North and travel 1,000 miles by dog team! |
Whitehorse, Yukon 2009: October 1-31 | International drumming, dancing and storytelling with emphasis on the Circumpolar regions coalesces to create magic on the banks of the Yukon River. |
Province-wide but most events are in Whitehorse, Burwash, Teslin, Carcross, Tagish and Marsh Lake, Yukon 2009: April 18-26 | The Celebration of Swans elevates residents' awareness and appreciation for the important five main open water stages areas -Bennett or Nares Lake, Marsh Lake, Lake Laberge, Kluane Lake and Teslin Lake. Trumpeter and Tundra swans are the important feature, but so are the 120 bird species like the Spring Birds of Swan Haven as well as the other wildlife that can be seen: wolf, bear, otter and caribou. |
Dawson City, Yukon 2009: July 1 | Annual Competition that celebrates Yukon's heritage with competitors from Yukon and around the world. |
Whitehorse, Dawson City, Yukon 2009: June 24-28 | Every Summer paddlers are challenged in a world class wilderness event, a race to the midnight sun. The Yukon River Quest is the longest canoe and kayak race in the world. |
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