Thanksgiving Studio Tours & Art Festivals

Discover the beauty of fall colours plus Ontario's artists on display this autumn art!

 

 2012  Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
ORO MEDONTE, SCENIC HORSESHOE VALLEY, LAKE SIMCOE SHORES, ORILLIA
October 5-8, 2012
Open 10 am to 5 pm daily (Free Admission 10 am to 5 pm daily)
This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada's finest artists and craftspeople. Over thirty artists and fine crafts people
will exhibit their work over 4 days and 16 locations. You'll find an amazing  selection of paintings, pottery, textiles, metal and glass, photography, woodcraft,
jewellery, basketry, clothing and accessories – from fine art and sculpture to home décor and fashion to funky and fun! Don't miss this popular Thanksgiving tradition. You'll discover exceptional art, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful  fall colours.

More information & accommodation at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Barrie, Horseshoe Valley, Orillia

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Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2012
September 1 - October 31, 2012
The Rural Ramble is a celebration of rural living at its best. Every year thousands of visitors flock to the region to bask in the glow of the brilliant fall colours and experience the Ottawa Valley first hand.  The 2012 Rural Ramble will be a free event, running from September 1st to October 31st, allowing Rural Ramblers' to customize their own fall touring experience - a free self-guided driving tour featuring four themes:  Adventure and Exploration, Agriculture and Food, History and Heritage, and Arts and Culture.
More information & accommodation at Resorts, Hotels, Inns in Barry's Bay,  Pembroke and Petawawa
More information on the  Ottawa Valley Destination
 

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Victoria County 25th Annual Studio Tour
Artists in the beautiful City of Kawartha Lakes
October 6-7, 2012
Come by car or bus to the City of Kawartha Lakes or by boat along the scenic  Trent-Severn Waterway during the Fall season and experience the changing colours first hand – and our Artistic interpretation on site with practising and professional artists
More information & Accommodation in the  Kawarthas  area


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Annual Haliburton County Studio Tour 2012
Haliburton County
September 29-30, 2012 Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 6-7, 2012 Thanksgiving Weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the studios of Haliburton County's artists and craftspeople while enjoying the autumn colours of the Highlands. Visit each studio and experience the creative process. Talk to the artist or watch demonstrations. An abundance of hand. 
More information & accommodation at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in HaliburtonMore information on the Haliburton Highlands Destination

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Kinmount & Area Harvest Homecoming Studio Tour
October 6-7, 2012
Thanksgiving Weekend
This tour offers a perfect opportunity for family and friends to spend time together touring beautiful fall scenery and exploring Studios and Artists, all within a 15 km radius of Kinmount.
More information & accommodation at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Haliburton, Kawarthas


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Blue Mountain Tour of the Arts 
Blue Mountain, Thornbury, Clarksburg Kimberly, Craigleith
October 6-8, 2012
14 well established locations with 20+ artists and guests in Thornbury, Clarksburg Kimberly and Craigleith.  Paintings. Photography.  Pottery. Fashion.  Sculpture.  Jewellery. Wood.
More information & accommodation at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Blue Mountains / Collingwood

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Escarpment Studio Tour
October 6-7, 2012
Thanksgiving Weekend
Bognor, Massie, Queen's Landing, Walters Falls
Spectacular Fall Vistas, Artwork, and Fine Crafts with over 20 artists in and around Bognor, Massie, the Queen’s Valley and Walters Falls 

More information & accommodation at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in the escarpment (owen sound, walters falls) area

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Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour in the towns of Clayton, Blakeney, Almonte, and Mississippi Mills in beautiful Lanark County! 
Thanksgiving weekend
October 6-8, 2012
Discover the quality craftsmanship and skill of local artists amidst the vibrant colours that define our fall season. During the Tour, studios are open from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free!
More information on the  Ontario's Highlands Destination

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