Monday, November 14, 2011

Weekend Getaways Ontario: Featured Festivals & Events, Christmas Craft Shows & Bazaars November 18-20, 2011

 Festivals & Events

Festival of Northern Lights
Owen Sound, ON
November 18, 2011 – January 3, 2012
Owen Sound transforms into a lighted winter wonderland with over 350 displays & 54,000 colourful lights. Free events, reasonable accomodation & great restaurants - bring the whole family!
stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Owen Sound, ON

Festival of Trees
Sudbury
November 15-27, 2011
Catch the spirit over the holidays by viewing & bidding on over 60 beautifully decorated wreaths and Christmas Trees while enjoying musical performances by local musicians and activities for the kids.
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Sudbury, ON

Festival of Trees
Orillia
November 16-27, 2011
This year the 2011 Festival site will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland decked with holiday wreaths and 'tree after glorious tree' in beautifully designed settings located at The Orillia Square Mall .
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Orillia, ON

 Christmas Craft Shows & Bazaars

Signatures Ottawa Christmas Show
Ottawa, ON

Ottawa Convention Centre
November 15-20, 2011
For 6 days only, this spectacular new downtown venue will host 200 of Canada’s best artists, artisans and designers! Experience an urban shopping event like no other. Unique jewellery, fabulous fashions and accessories, visual art, functional home accessories & décor, natural body care lines and gourmet treats are just some exciting handmade creations you will find.
stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line

Simcoe County Museum presents  ‘Artisans’ Christmas Show’ 13th Annual Artisans’ Sale
Barrie, ON 
November 19 and 20, 2011 -10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days
Admission: $6 per person
The Artisans’ Christmas Show at the Simcoe County Museum is an annual seasonal event that boasts a display and sale of wonderfully distinctive creations by regional artisans.   More than 50 artisans will take part in this 13th annual artisan extravaganza, hosted by the Simcoe County Museum. Buy unique gifts from local potters, painters, photographers, jewellery artists, food vendors, clothing creators and more!
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Barrie, ON

18TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ARTISANS' TOUR
Orillia, ON
November 18-19, 2011

A showcase of works by local artisans & crafters! Various media art, delightful food gifts, beautiful hand-knit & sewn items, jewelry, woodworking, pottery & more! Refreshments & lunch available. Old Town Hall, Oro Station Community Hall, St. Thomas Church Hall & the White House, Oro-Medonte, 705-487-2788 (Fri: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm / Sat: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Brochure & map available at various locations, including Orillia District Chamber of Commerce)
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Orillia, ON

Barrie Holy Spirit Christmas Glitter Bazaar
Barrie, On  460 Mapleton Ave.
November 19, 2011
The Christmas Glitter Bazaar 2010 is being presented by HOLY SPIRIT PARISH on Saturday NOVEMBER 19th at St. Joan of Arc High School, 460 Mapleton, Corner of Ardagh, Barrie. Christmas gifts galore will be available from local crafters, and special item tables with Christmas crafts, a country store, baking, preserves, delicious take-out dinners, white elephant, and “Wish Table”. Breakfast and Lunch food will be available. Many prizes on the "Wish Table" to be won. Come and get your shopping done at this Yearly Festival.
stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Barrie, Ontario, Barrie hotels on-line

8th Annual Holiday Treasures Arts and Crafts Show & Sale
Rosemont, ON   Dufferin Museum

November 18– December 4, 2011
Just in time for the holidays! Find one-of -a-kind items for everyone on your list, while you enjoy the atmosphere of the Museum at Christmastime. One stop shopping. Over 40 artists and artisans transform the Museum's Main Gallery into a seasonal show and sale of unique handcrafted gifts, perfect for the person who has everything. One-of-a-kind items include candlesticks, clothing, jewellery, baskets, two and three dimensional works of art, seasonal wreaths and decorations, wooden bowls and hooked rugs, candles, honey, bath products and much more!
stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Alliston, ON

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