| GEOGRAPHIC LIST - Ottawa to Kingston |
| Date |
Location |
Event |
| Feb. 1-17 |
Ottawa |
Winterlude 2008 - Ottawa's huge winter festival - Rideau Canal Skateway, magnificent snow and ice sculptures, energetic rhythms of American Express Snowbowl and Snowflake Kingdom, the biggest snow playground on the continent. View the event information page. |
| May 18 |
Ottawa |
Bytown Museum Celebrates International Museums Day - true tales of courage, passion and scandal! Explore the Museum's permanent and special exhibitions. View the event information page. |
| June 8 |
Ottawa |
Bytown Museum Celebrates Doors Open Ottawa - Explore Ottawa's oldest stone building - free admission. View the event information page. |
| June 20-22 |
Ottawa |
2008 Dragon Boat Race Festival - Weekend festival featuring 190 teams dragon boat race - the largest of its kind in North America View the event information page. |
| Aug 4 |
Ottawa |
Colonel By Day - celebrate the holiday named for one of Ottawa’s founding fathers with live music, dancing, heritage demonstrators, costumed characters and games and face painting for the kids! View the event information page. |
| Aug 9 |
Long Island Locks |
33rd Annual Ottawa International Antique and Classic Boat Show - one of the oldest and most prestigious annual antique boat shows in North America. View the event information page. |
| May 24 |
Manotick |
Watson's Mill Annual Spring Plant Sale - with tons of hardy spring selections from local gardens. View the event information page. |
| June 1, 7, 8, July 13, Aug. 12, Sep. 7, Oct.12 |
Manotick |
Watson's Mill Milling Demonstrations - see the original milling equipment in full operation as we make flour the old fashioned way. View the event information page. |
| June 6, July 2, Aug. 6 |
Manotick |
Terrifying Tales at Twilight - join us in the Watson's Mill for the terrifying tales at twilight, complete with a real ghost hunt! View the event information page. |
| June 7-8 |
Manotick |
Dickinson Days-Pioneer Days-Doors Open Ottawa - artists, artisans, crafters & vendors abound throughout the village. View the event information page. |
| June 22 |
Manotick |
Watson's Mill - Strawberry Social - enjoy some strawberry shortcake & lemonade while listening to live music. View the event information page. |
| July 18 |
Manotick |
Watson's Mill - Beer Tasting Event - meet numerous Beer Distribution Representatives, taste new brands, learn about complementary foods. View the event information page. |
| Aug 15 |
Manotick |
Watson's Mill - Wine Tasting Event - meet numerous Wine Distribution Representatives, discover new product, enjoy amazing hors d’oeuvres. View the event information page. |
| Sep 6 |
Manotick |
Watson's Mill Annual Fall Plant Sale - held in partnership with the Manotick Horticultural Society, with tons of hardy perennials from local gardens. View the event information page. |
| Oct 25 |
Manotick |
Haunted Harvest Festival - this community-wide festival is a celebration of autumn. On-going displays, wandering entertainment, children’s activities throughout the village. View the event information page. |
| Nov 22-23, 29-30 & Dec 6-7 |
Manotick |
Annual Christmas Market - See the latest ideas & product from numerous artists, artisans and crafters, just in time for the holiday season. View the event information page. |
| Dec 7 |
Manotick |
Carols at Sunset - get in the spirit of the holiday season by gathering at the Mill with family & friends to sing traditional Christmas Carols with musical notes of the Manotick Brass Ensemble. View the event information page. |
| May 17-19 |
Merrickville |
Merrickville Fine Art Festival - an art exhibit that has a diversified array of fine art both representational and non-representational that should appeal to everyone’s palette. View the event information page. |
Sep 27-28 and
Oct 4-5 |
Merrickville |
The 24th Annual Merrickville Artists’ Guild Studio Tour & Sale
- Self-guided tour into close to 30 Artists and Craftsmen. View the event information page. |
| Mar. 14 |
Smiths Falls |
Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Enjoy tonnes of fun and chocolate. Games and craft table also included in this cooperative fun-filled day. View the event information page. |
| May 24 |
Smiths Falls |
Smiths Falls Farmer’s Market Grand Opening - with fresh produce, plants, wood crafts, metal work and more. View the event information page. |
| May 30 |
Smiths Falls |
Life Along the Rideau Music Series - another great season of music at the Rideau Canal Museum |
| June 1,8,15,22,29; July 6,13,20,27; August 3,10,17,24,31; Sep 7, 14 |
Smiths Falls |
Open Stage in Smiths Falls - free music in the Park every Sunday night. View the event information page. |
| June 7 |
Smiths Falls |
Craft/Garden/Yard Sale - Fundraiser for the Curling Club – Sale of plants, garden gear, crafts and much more. View the event information page. |
| June 8 |
Smiths Falls |
Doors Open Smiths Falls - The Heritage House Museum will celebrate the mill owners who built their 1860s Victorian home (now the museum) and their 2 mills. View the event information page. |
| June 22 |
Smiths Falls |
Smiths Falls Classic Triathlon - Canada’s oldest swim-bike-run triathlon. Free for spectators. View the event information page. |
| July 1 |
Smiths Falls |
Canada Day Celebrations and Fireworks Display - Join in to celebrate the day along side the world heritage waterway, something for everyone. View the event information page. |
| July 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Smiths Falls |
Backyard History Day Camps at Heritage House - For kids aged 6-12 years. Different theme for each Wednesday. View the event information page. |
| July 14-18, Aug 18-22 |
Smiths Falls |
Rideau Rangers Day Camp - the Rideau Canal Museum invites children aged 4 to 10 to attend our stewardship fun programming. View the event information page. |
| July 18-20 |
Smiths Falls |
Smiths Falls Chocolate, Railway & Music Festival - An annual 3 day family-oriented event. It has lots of chocolate - need we say more? View the event information page. |
| August |
Smiths Falls |
Historical Cemetery Tours - different themed cemetery tours during the evenings and weekend afternoons. View the event information page. |
| Sep 13 |
Smiths Falls |
Pickle Fest - demonstrations, sampling, a Farmers Market and more. View the event information page. |
| Nov. 1 to Dec. 19 |
Smiths Falls |
27th Annual Art Show & Sale - Original works by over 25 local artists on display and for sale. View the event information page. |
| Nov 16 |
Smiths Falls |
Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candle Light Parade - ceremony, parade plus caroling, hotdogs, pizza slices & hot chocolate. View the event information page. |
| Dec. 7 |
Smiths Falls |
Victorian Christmas Tea - Share in the sights, sounds and flavours of a traditional Christmas Tea at Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls. View the event information page. |
| Dec. 27-30 |
Smiths Falls |
29th Annual Hershey International Minor Hockey Tournament. annual Hockey Tournament hosted by the Smiths Falls Minor Hockey Association. View the event information page. |
| Apr 28 |
Perth |
Perth Festival of Maples - live entertainment all day and featuring Lanark County maple syrup products. View the event information page. |
| July 5-6 |
Perth |
The Perth Antiques Show - Thirty-five vendors offering a wide range of antiques and
collectibles in the air-conditioned Royal Canadian Legion Hall. View the event information page. |
| June 28-29 |
Rideau Lakes |
Rideau lakes Studio and Garden Tour - a diversified tour of local
artists and artisans in the beautiful historic Rideau Lakes region. View the event information page. |
| Jan 26 |
Portland |
International Big Rideau Lake Speed Skating Marathon - this is the
fifth edition (2008) of this spectacular skating event on Big Rideau Lake. View the event information page. |
| June 7-8 |
Westport |
Westport Antique Show & Sale - features quality antiques and memorabilia from the Rideau Heritage Route in Eastern Ontario. View the event information page. |
| June 8 |
Westport |
An Evening with Ian Tamblyn - the Westport Council presents an evening with Juno Award winning singer Ian Tamblyn. View the event information page. |
| June 28 |
Westport |
Westport Heritage Festival & Farmers Market - Farmers/Crafters Market, Heritage Events and Displays, Musicians & Children’s Activities. View the event information page. |
| Aug 16 |
Westport |
MUSICwestport - Second Annual Music Festival - nine bands will perform at three ourtdoor stages. Free. View the event information page. |
| Feb. 16-17 |
Newboro |
Rideau Lakes Cup - Sled Dog Races - 25 mile races, skijoring races, "kid & mutt" races. Fun for the whole family. View the event information page. |
| Apr 19-20 |
Delta |
Delta Maple Syrup Festival - annual festival celebrating all things maple. View the event information page. |
| May 31, Jun 14, Jun 28, Jul 13, Jul 26, Aug 3, Aug 23 |
Jones Falls to Chaffeys |
Discovery Day Kayak Tour - a guided day long kayak tour, from Jones Falls to Chaffey's Lock and back, by Frontenac Outfitters. View the event information page. |
| July 19 |
Jones Falls |
Jones Falls Author's Fest - featuring an interesting group of authors and speakers + free ice cream. View the event information page. |
| Feb. 9-10 |
Seeleys Bay |
Seeley’s Bay Frost Fest - a celebration for family & friends to join together to enjoy skating, snowmobile, hockey and other Winter activities. View the event information page. |
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