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Special Visitor Guide 2010 Events
January 11-17, 2010
2010 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships
John Labatt Centre and WesternFair Sports Centre, London
800-455-2849 Inquiries: 2010canadians@skatecanada.ca and http://www.skatecanada.ca/en/events_results/events/
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May 18, 2010
The 21st Ontario Technological Skills Competition
RIM Park & Manulife Sportsplex, 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo 9 am - 3 pm. This annual event showcases 300 000 sq. ft of skilled trades and technology contests. Over 2000 students and apprentices from across the province will compete in one of the 60 different contest areas. Contests range from Carpentry to Culinary Arts, Webpage to Welding. Competitors vie for a gold medal to go onto represent Ontario at the Canadian Skills Competition that will be held immediately following in Waterloo, ON. For more information visit our website www.skillsontario.com or call us at 1.888.228.5446. |
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May 21 & May 22, 2010
The 16th Canadian Skills Competition - Where The Future Performs
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RIM Park & Manulife Sportsplex, 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, 9 am - 4 pm.
Skills Canada - Ontario and the City of Waterloo are pleased to host this national skilled trades and technologies competition. Each year, the event brings together approximately 500 young people from all regions of Canada, to compete in over 40 trade and technology areas. The competition provides an opportunity for young Canadians studying a skilled trade or technology to be tested against exacting standards and against their peers from across the nation. Students will vie to win the honour of being crowned the best in their chosen discipline and to represent Canada at the 2011 WorldSkills Competition, to be held in London, UK. Contests range from Aircraft Maintenance, 3D Animation, Auto Service, Baking, Carpentry, Electrical Wiring, Fashion Design, Hairstyling to Landscape Design, Mechatronics, Plumbing, Robotics, Webpage Design, and Welding. This four day national event will be open free to the public on Saturday, May 22 from 9AM to 4PM. In addition to the excitement of viewing the numerous contests, the event also showcases demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages that enable visitors to explore and try their hand at making various take home items. For more information visit www.skillscanada.com or call at 1-888-228-5446
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May 25-29, 2010
Quilt & Fibre Art Festival Waterloo Region & Beyond
In St. Jacobs, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Elmira, Guelph, Fergus, Shakespeare, New Hamburg. 17 quilting and fibre art events in 9 communities. Shows featuring guest artists, rare quilt exhibits, trunk show, fashion show, quilt appraisals, tea rooms, quilting bees, merchant mall. Admission varies per individual event1-800-265-3353 Web Site: www.stjacobs.com Ella Brubacher, Phone: 519-664-3419, Email lbrubacher1942@rogers.com
June 4
LOBSTERFEST
Kitchener, Bingemans, 415 Bingemans Centre Drive. The Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga invites you to attend our 39th Annual Lobsterfest. Enjoy all you can eat Lobster, 2 live bands plus much more. 5:30 pm till Midnight. For tickets call 519-743-2997 or visit www.lobsterfest.ca
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June 4 – June 7
Guelph, Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo
The Premier Equine Experience’ for Ontario horse owners, riders, coaches and professionals. Features all breed trade show, outdoor demonstrations, expert clinics and interactive seminars. Monday is Race Day with race industry specific clinics, networking sessions and celebrities. Arkell Research Station near Guelph, Ontario Tel: 1-800-563-5441 Online: www.EquineExpo.ca |
June 9-19
Magnetic North Theatre Festival
Kitchener-Waterloo, Bringing some of the most exciting productions of Canadian English theatre on tour to Kitchener-Waterloo. Call toll free: 1-866-850-2787 ext 719 or check out www.magneticnorthfestival.ca for more Festival Information.
July 30 - August 1, 2010
MILL-RACE FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC, Cambridge
outdoors in the streets of Galt City Centre. This is a FREE festival over the Civic Holiday weekend with four stages and perform-ers from across Canada and around the world, craft vendors, food concessions and children's activities. Rain of Shine. www.millracefolksociety.com . Contact 519-621-7135; mill_race@yahoo.com; 7445 County Road 21, RR2 Elora, ON (519) 846-2022 Open 24 hours a day.
September 25, 2010
WELLESLEY APPLE BUTTER & CHEESE FESTIVAL,Wellesley.
Pancake breakfast 7 am. Quilt Auction. FREE Cider Mill & Farm Tours. Smorgasbord dinner. Horseshoe Tournament. Crafts. Entertainment. 519-656-2078 www.wellesleyabcfestival.ca
October 8-16, 2010
Oktoberfest, Canada's Greatest Bavarian Festival
Kitchener, 17 Benton St.,
1-888-294-4267 http://www.oktoberfest.ca/
November 19 to January 2, 2011
Owen Sound's Festival of Northern Lights.
Owen Sound, "Catch the Magic' with a visit to Owen Sound's Festival of Northern Lights!
All ages will be captivated by over 350 lighted displays and more than 18
kilometers of light strings along the banks of the Sydenham River in
downtown Owen Sound and Harrison Park, on daily from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Festival runs from November 19th 2010 to January 2 2011. Capture the warmth
and spirit of the Holiday Season as the Festival celebrates with seven weeks
of special events, making Owen Sound the place to be this winter!
www.festivallights.ca. Ontario, Yours to discover."
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