Showing posts with label Christmas Craft Shows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas Craft Shows. Show all posts

Monday, December 12, 2011

Featured Santa Claus Train Rides, Festivals of Trees & Lights & Christmas Craft Shows December 16-18, 2011

Santa Claus Train Rides

A Portage Flyer Christmas - Evening train ride to Santa 
at Muskoka Heritage Place
Huntsville, ON
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Time to be confirmed closer to the event.
$5.00 per person
An evening of magic with all the joy & hope, sparkle, twinkle & dazzle of the festive season Last chance to tell Santa your side of the story!
Muskoka Heritage Place web site
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Huntsville, ON

Santa Claus Express South Simcoe Railway (Tottenham)
Share the Magic of Christmas... ride the SANTA CLAUS EXPRESS!
Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th
Saturday December 10th and Sunday December 11th
Saturday December 17th and Sunday December 18th
Advance reservations available
Departures at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Special event fares apply. Tickets on sale November 1st either on-line or by telephone.
South Simcoe Railway website 
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Alliston, ON

Festival of Lights


Festival of Lights

month of December 2011

The Farmer's Market provides a comfortable, indoor environment for consumers and farmers to buy and sell farm fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and other agricultural products. Local musicians and other entertainers on site providing a festive atmosphere.Vendors operate their own booths and consumers get a chance to meet and ask questions direct of growers.
Festival of Lights website info
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Sudbury, ON

Christmas Lights Across
Canada’s Capital Region
December 1, 2011 -
January 7, 2012
Parliament Hill, 20 NCC sites and over 60 other sites along Confederation Boulevard will sparkle with more than 300,000 dazzling lights during the Holiday Season.  On opening night, join us on Parliament Hill at 6pm for the illumination ceremony.
Christmas Lights Across Canada website info

stay at , resorts, inns, hotels Ottawa, ON    Ottawa hotels on-line



Festival of Northern Lights Catch The Magic
Owen Sound

November 18, 2011 to January 3, 2012

Owen Sound has a History of Local resident Sally Sargent was quoted in a past Sun Times article as saying it was fairly easy to determine who worked for Noma Lites during the 1950s and early '60s in Owen Sound. “You'd be able to drive down the street and see all of the homes all lit up with lights and you would know they worked at Noma. . . . You'd almost have to wear sunglasses when you went by some of the houses.”

Festival of Northern Lights web Site

stay at resorts, inns, hotels 
Owen Sound, ON


Barrie Festival of Trees Continues to Spring 2012
Barrie lights up along Kempenfelt Bay's Lakeshore Drive on Lake Simcoe through until the spring of 2012. See the Barrie Festival of Trees and Lights Photo gallery where some of the 50,000 lights which form the Festival of Trees Display at Centennial Park will be five animated displays. A Barrie shopping trip for Christmas New Year  holiday gifts could involve an overnight stay in featured Barrie hotels, resorts and romantic inns.

Upper Canada Village's Alight at Night Festival
Morrisburg, ON
December 2, 2011-January 7, 2012
Stroll around historic Upper Canada Village, adorned with a quarter million lights. Horse-drawn wagons, carriage rides for two, Toy Train rides for kids of all ages, skating, dining, shopping &more!
Upper Canada’s Village web Site
stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Ottawa, ON  Ottawa hotels on-line

Christmas Craft Shows &Bazaars

Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Show
Ottawa, ON  Lansdowne Park
December 8 – 18, 2011

Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale is a leading and oldest fashion, gift, art & craft Show & Sale in Canada. It will attract many visitors and best artisans, artists and designers from Ottawa and Canada to related Christmas decorations, fashions, jewellery, art, sculpture, home decor items.
stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Featured Weekend Events: Craft Shows & Bazaars December 2-4, 2011

Craft Show & Bazaars

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

November 18 – December 4, 2011Just 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

4th Annual Christmas Craft Show
Wasaga Beach, ON
December 3, 2011

Come to the Wasaga Beach RecPlex Hall 1! Gifts, Decorations and more!
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Wasaga Beach, ON

Petawawa Christmas Craft Show
Petawawa Civic Centre
December 4, 2011

Jewelry, Knitting & Gift Baskets
If you're looking for a special Christmas gift for that someone special, be sure to check out the Town of Petawawa Christmas Craft Show and Sale! Over 70 tables filled with handmade arts, crafts, woodworking, food and so much more! You won't leave empty handed from this annual show that brings out hundreds of shoppers from the Ottawa Valley!
stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Ottawa area, Petawawa hotels on-line

Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Show
Ottawa, ON  Lansdowne Park
December 8 – 18, 2011
Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale is a leading and oldest fashion, gift, art & craft Show & Sale in Canada. It will attract many visitors and best artisans, artists and designers from Ottawa and Canada to related Christmas decorations, fashions, jewellery, art, sculpture, home decor items.
stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line

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

Monday, November 07, 2011

Weekend Getaways Ontario: Featured Events, Santa Claus Parades, Christmas Craft Shows November 11-13, 2011

Fall Events / Festival of Lights


Light Up Night & Santa Claus Parade 2011
Cookstown, Ontario  Alliston Accommodation
November 11, 2011 6pm to 10pm

Festival of Trees

Bobcaygeon, ON
November 10-13, 2011
Come out and enjoy local entertainers and stroll through the many displays of decorated wreaths and trees. Most of the displays will be raffled off or auctioned!
Festivals of Trees Website info
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Kawarthas area

Fall Studio Tours


Around the Corners Studio Tour
November 11-12, 2011
Cookstown
Paintings, sculpture, photography and fine craft.
Around the Corners Studio Tour website
accommodation close to the Cookstown area:   Alliston

Christmas Craft Shows

"Sugar Plum Fair"

Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Alliston, ON
Saturday November 12th: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday November 13th: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Admission $3 / person. Children under 12 are FREE
Get your Christmas shopping done early the 28th Annual Sugar Plum Craft Show held in our very own Trade Centre. The spectacular show features over 95 artisans and crafters with a unique line-up of handmade items. This is a great way to spend the weekend and experience some of the finest artisans and crafters from Ontario. Join us for the day or make it a weekend with one of our getaway packages.
Nottawasaga Inn Resort website

Callander Christmas Craft Show
Callander, ON
November 12, 2011
Callander Community Centre
Callander Volunteer Firefighters and their spousal auxiliary Flames proudly present their Annual Christmas Craft Show and Sale.
In lieu of admission, donations of non perishable grocery items or cash can be made to the Callander and District Food Bank. Contact: Darlene Forth  at 752-3991.
Callander Christmas Craft Show info
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Callander, ON     

North Bay Keepsakes Christmas Art & Craft Show
North Bay, ON
November 11-13, 2011
This show is North Bay's largest and oldest Art & Craft Sale, held at the Fur Harvester's Building on Bond Street at the corner of Gormanville Road.  The show features over 70 top juried artisans and there will be many new exhibitors this year.
North Bay Keepsakes Christmas Art & Craft Show info
stay at resorts, inns, hotels North Bay, ON    North Bay hotels on-line

Santa Claus Parades 

Bala Santa Claus Parade

Muskoka information
Bala, Ontario
November 12, 2011   1pm
Parade winds through the streets of Bala. Visit Santa after the parade at Bala Community Centre - plus a free skate for all at the arena!
Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce Web Site Click Here
stay at resorts, inn, hotels  Bracebridge,   Gravenhurst

Light Up Night & Santa Claus Parade 2011
Cookstown, Ontario  Alliston Accommodation
November 11, 2011 6pm to 10pm