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Monday, July 23, 2012

Weekend Getaways, Festivals & Events July 27-29, 2012

Ontario Summer Events, Festivals, Attraction Getaways

Your source for last-minute getaways and day trips for summer 2012 vacations in Ontario resort destinations. 



BLUE MOUNTAIN - COLLINGWOOD
hosts the Collingwood Elvis Festival on July 27-29.  Be sure to join the festivities at the following locations:  Blue Mountain Village, Westin Trillium House and Cranberry Resort.


Collingwood Elvis Festival @ Blue Mountain Village

Blue Mountain Village
July 27-29, 2012
All hail the King! In cooperation with the Collingwood Elvis Festival, the Village plays host to the hottest Elvis Tribute artists including Dean Vegas all the way from Australia and the Roy L Show  Saturday night!  
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The Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival

Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
July 27-29, 2012
Rejuvenate during three days of indoor and outdoor concerts by some of the top Elvis Tribute Artists!  Endless fun awaits with hiking, scenic gondola rides, kids activities and shopping galore in Ontario's favourite pedestrian Village!  Your Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain escape awaits.  call 1-866-716-8101 and mention rate plan DAILY0 to plan your getaway today.
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Elvis in Hollywood

Cranberry Resort, Blue Mountains|
July 28, 2012

Come out and enjoy the sights, sounds and flavours of Elvis in Hollywood starring

Bruno Nesci and Matt Dowsett and this year featuring  a live showband.
Ticket price includes a fabulous dinner buffet at the beautiful Bear Estate
Saturday July 28th, 2012
Tickets only $64.00 per person, plus service charges and taxes
Cocktails 5:30 pm
Show starts at 7:00 pm
To purchase tickets call 705-444-2500 ext 3279
** Guests must be 19+ **
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ORILLIA, Ontario 

Leacock Summer Festival

Orillia
July 16-29, 2012

Orillia/Mariposa celebrates the 100th anniversary of Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches of a LittleTown! Readings, performances, dinners & special events. Ontario's largest summer literary festival! Leacock Museum National Historic Site.


Featured Accommodations:
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Doors Open Orillia-Mariposa

July 28, 2012
Celebrating 100 Years of Mariposa!  See this town as Stephen Leacock saw it 100 years ago.
More on Orillia.  

Stay in Orillia and area at the following featured accommodations:

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SUMMER FAIRS

Lakefield Fair
July 27-29, 2012

Stay at featured accommodations:   
 Dresden Exhibition
July 27-29, 2012


Beachburg Fair
July 27-29, 2012
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Sir Sam's Ski & Bike, Haliburton

Chicken & Ribs - Dinner & Dance
Saturday, July 28, 6pm – Sunday, July 29, 12amEntertainment by Carl Dixon Band. Dinner includes: Appetizer, Chicken and Ribs, corn, baked potato, salad, and dessert. Theme : South Western Fiesta. Cocktails at 6:00 -Dinner at 7:00 -Dance 8-12:00 midnight. Tickets must be purchased in advance, call 705-754-2298 $55.00 per person tax included.

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July 26-29 2012Mattawa's population triples when it hosts its fun filled, 4-day festival the last weekend of July with activities for all. Professional concerts are held each evening at Explorers' Point.  The Mattawa River Canoe Race starts in North Bay with the finishing line in Mattawa. Come experience the Timbersport competition. Children can join in the Mattawa Lions kids fishing derby. Youth day events are held on Mattawa Island. Mattawa Voyageur Days is the festival of the summer…don't miss it!

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Loggers Day Festival

Algonquin Logging Museum, Algonquin Park
July 28, 2012
Logging Museum comes to life with exhibitors, demonstrators and artisans along the 1.6km trail. Something for everyone including kids activities and hands-on learning. Educational and entertaining.Loggers Day Festival


A variety of inns, resorts, cottages, and hotel accommodation is available in the Algonquin Park area.
Click here for more information on Township of Algonquin Highlands Trails
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Art in the Heart
Manitoba Street and Chancery Lane
Bracebridge, ON
July 7th - August 4th, 2012
5th Anniversary celebration Saturdays from July 7th to August 4, 2012. Showcasing new and emerging artists in historic Downtown Bracebridge on Manitoba Street and Chancery Lane. Exciting discoveries of paintings, pottery, jewellery and much more. Come and meet the artists!
Featured Accommodation:
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Huntsville Festival of the Arts

Click here for the Dates and Tickets info for Musical Performers for Huntsville Festival of the Arts for July.

en Plein Air
July 26, 2012 Main Street FREE
Cheer on renowned local artists and area dignitaries as they create masterpieces on the streets of downtown.

Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Huntsville, ON
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In-Water Boat Show & Ribfest

Gravenhurst, Muskoka Wharf
July 27 29, 2012

In-Water Boat Show & Ribfest join together at the Muskoka Wharf to bring some major action, entertainment and excitement to the summer season. There will be in land and water displays of local marina's vendors, live entertainment, great variety of ribs, corn on the cob and a beer garden to wash it all down. Come out and try your luck at the many prizes to be won and give-a-ways.
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Haliburton Art and Craft Festival

Rails End Gallery, Haliburton
July 27-29, 2012

130 contemporary artists & artisans bring fine craft and art to Head Lake Park on the fourth weekend of July every year. Exciting arty event with lots to do for everyone! Great food/LLBO, children's activities, free parking, accessible.
Cost: $2 admission
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, On
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Festival of the Sound

Parry Sound
July 18-August 12, 2012
Where the world's great musicians come to play!

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Yours Outdoors, Haliburton

Haliburton Rocks! Full Day
July 27, 2012Explore the rich minerals deposits, unique geological features, and rugged landscapes of the area while enjoying the great hospitality and fine folk of the Highlands.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, On

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 Palmer Rapids Twin Music Festival

Palmer Rapids, Ottawa Valley
July 26-29, 2012

Ontario's best festival site...Two complete festivals for the price of one and only 3 minutes walk apart. On the banks of the beautiful Madawaska River where you can fish, swim or just relax and listen to the music. The 26th annual Country and the 32nd annual Bluegrass Festival. Voted as one of Canada's top 10 Country Music events.
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Daylilies in Bloom and Garden Tour

Peterborough
July 5-30, 2012
Come see over 800 varieties in peak bloom in the award winning display gardens - rated one of the 'Top 40 Boutique Nurseries' in Canada by Gardening Life Magazine! Buses welcome.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Peterborough area
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Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series

May 27 –September 30, 2012
The Series is set up to give every team a chance to fish in a Classic at the lowest price possible. Sesekinika Lake, Kenogami Lake, Larder Lake, Lake Temiskaming New Liskeard, Bay Lake Latchford, Lake Temagami, Cassels Lake Temagami, Port Loring, Mattawa, Trout Lake, Lake Nosbonsing, Lake Nipissing Hunters Bay, Classic
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Temagami, Lake Nipissing - West Nipissing Region, North Bay, Callander, Monetville, Lavigne, Lake Nosbonsing - Powassan
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Canadian Spirit: 2012
Owen Sound
April 4- October 30, 2012
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Tom Thomson's First Trip to Algonquin Park, with event at participating community partners from Owen Sound and Huntsville.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Owen Sound, Huntsville
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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Weekend Getaways, Festivals & Events July 20-22, 2012

Ontario Summer Events, Festivals, Attraction Getaways

Your source for last-minute getaways and day trips for summer 2012 vacations in Ontario resort destinations. 

 

Best Beaches at Awenda Provincial Park

Canada's Parks Day in Ontario


Planned activities and events are taking place this weekend on July 21, the official National Parks Day.  Both Ontario Provincial Parks and Parks Canada sites are hosting special summer events. 

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Orillia, Ontario

35th Annual Orillia Scottish Festival   July 20-22, 2012  Join the celebrations!   Ceilidh Friday & Sunday at Legion. Parade Downtown, Scottish festivities, entertainment & vendors at Couchiching Beach Park Saturday.  Stay in Orillia, ON and consider hecking out the Leackock Museum for the Leacock Summer Festival from July 16-29, 2012.



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HORSESHOE VALLEY, Ontario



Warrior Dash
July 21, 2012
Head to Horseshoe Valley to take on 12 intense obstacles over 3.24 miles of extreme terrain in Horseshoe Valley and celebrate with friends and family during an all day festival with live music, food and beer. Participants jump through fire, crawl through mud pits, climb over vehicles and work their way through nine additional gruelling obstacles.

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FAMARAMA FESTIVAL

Blue Mountain Village
Blue Mountains
July 20-22
Come celebrate the family all weekend with amazing shows and activities including Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band, Mystic Drumz, Cool Science Caravan, a special Tea Party with The Cirque Company A2D2, Fire Dancing and so much more for kids of all ages.

Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Blue Mountains Collingwood, ON
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Ditties and Shanties – a great family musical highlight at Discovery Harbour
Discovery Habour
Penetanguishene, ON
July 21, 2012
On Saturday July 21 visitors to Discovery Harbour will be treated to Ditties and Shanties, an all-day musical highlight featuring a fun assortment of traditional music taking place throughout the beautiful waterside historic site. 

Featured Accommodation Midland and  area

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Blueberry Festival

Sudbury, ON
July 15-22, 2012
The Blueberry Festival consists of a number of community events celebrating this wonderful resource, now considered the worlds most nutritious fruit. There are of course numerous blueberry pancake breakfasts, a blueberry pie eating contest, garden parties, concerts, family and childrens events all open to the public.


Featured Accommodation in the Sudbury area
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Summer Epic 8 Hour Relay

Hardwood Ski and Bike
Oro

July 21, 2012
The Epic 8 Hour Relay Series is all about the camaraderie, sportsmanship and the enjoyment of riding with friends.
This year there is a special REGGAE theme for Epic 8 Hour. You get to enjoy the cool vibes of Reggae music all day and invite you to show off your Reggae spirit with your riding outfits and Pit areas.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Barrie, ON    Orillia, ON
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Leacock Summer Festival
Orillia
July 16-29, 2012
Orillia/Mariposa celebrates the 100th anniversary of Stephen Leacock's Sunshine Sketches of a LittleTown! Readings, performances, dinners & special events. Ontario's largest summer literary festival! Leacock Museum National Historic Site.


Featured Accommodations:


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Art in the Heart

Manitoba Street and Chancery Lane
Bracebridge, ON
July 7th - August 4th, 2012
5th Anniversary celebration Saturdays from July 7th to August 4, 2012. Showcasing new and emerging artists in historic Downtown Bracebridge on Manitoba Street and Chancery Lane. Exciting discoveries of paintings, pottery, jewellery and much more. Come and meet the artists!
Featured Accommodation:
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Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival

Minden Farigrounds
Minden, ON
July 20-22, 2012
Festival runs from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon. Featured band is A New Shade of Blue, also Rhyme \'n\' Reason, Traditionally Wound, Tebworth Brothers, Concession 23, Hard Ryde, Bill White & White Pine, Bluegrass Revelation and Winterline. The Minden Fair Grounds offers lots of room for parking, rough camping, lawn chairs, vendors and a great food service facility
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Minden, ON
More information on Haliburton Highlands
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The New Music Festival (NMF) – July
Venues throughout Downtown Barrie
July 19-22, 2012A live music festival featuring over 90 touring artists of various genres performing a series of concerts and showcases at Barrie’s finest live music venues. The New Music Awards wrap up the festival with over 20 different award categories for independent artists nationally.
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Huntsville Festival of the Arts

Click here for the Dates and Tickets info for Musical Performers for Huntsville Festival of the Arts for July.

Concerts on the Dock-  July 18 Baysville Band Shell -Town Dock
Jazz in the garden -July 22, 2012 -Spencer's Tall Trees Restaurant -$20
Smooth jazz fills the air, bring your lawn chair and sit amongst the beautiful gardens at Spencer’s Tall Trees Restaurant. Tempt your tastebuds with light snacks and refreshing drinks.


Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Huntsville, ON
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Ottawa Turkish Festival

July 14-22, 2012
The Festival will be open to general public and will display Turkish art, folk dance, music and gourmet food, where visitors will get an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and savour Turkish hospitality.


Featured Accommodations in the Greater Ottawa area and Ottawa Valley:


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Festival of the Sound

Parry Sound
July 18-August 12, 2012
Where the world's great musicians come to play!

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ROTARYFEST, The Sault's Summer Festival!

Saulte Ste. Marie, ON
July 19-21, 2012
Boogie to the free entertainment on the Stage and Second Stage, frolic in our PlayZone where you get hands-on and creative, laugh at the antics of Cirque du ROTARYFEST, and so much more!


Featured Accommodation:
  • North to Adventure - Mar Mac Lodge, Lodge Eighty Eight, White River Air, White River Outfitters
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Stanhope Heritage Day

Algonquin Highlands
Stanhope Museum
July 21, 2012
This day highlights terrific demonstrations and displays of heritage arts and trades. Come and see local folks demonstrate pottery, weaving, caning, basketry, tatting, carving, rug hooking, dye making and much more. See press cameras, Haliburton rocks and minerals, organic seeds and garden gifts, and antique cars while enjoying Gord Kidd's music. Kids can play traditional games, meet farm animals, and don't miss the Muskoka Wildlife Centre live at 11 am. Enjoy the bake sale, barbecue lunch, and the museum's famous citron marmalade. Wander through the past in the Stanhope Museum.
More information and accommodation in the Algonquin Highlands
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Daylilies in Bloom and Garden Tour


Peterborough
July 5-30, 2012
Come see over 800 varieties in peak bloom in the award winning display gardens - rated one of the 'Top 40 Boutique Nurseries' in Canada by Gardening Life Magazine! Buses welcome.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Peterborough area
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Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series

May 27 –September 30, 2012
The Series is set up to give every team a chance to fish in a Classic at the lowest price possible. Sesekinika Lake, Kenogami Lake, Larder Lake, Lake Temiskaming New Liskeard, Bay Lake Latchford, Lake Temagami, Cassels Lake Temagami, Port Loring, Mattawa, Trout Lake, Lake Nosbonsing, Lake Nipissing Hunters Bay, Classic
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Temagami, Lake Nipissing - West Nipissing Region, North Bay, Callander, Monetville, Lavigne, Lake Nosbonsing - Powassan
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Canadian Spirit: 2012
Owen Sound
April 4- October 30, 2012
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Tom Thomson's First Trip to Algonquin Park, with event at participating community partners from Owen Sound and Huntsville.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Owen Sound, Huntsville
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