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Archive for the ‘Heritage Events’ Category
Sunday, November 25th, 2012
Get a taste of how our early Ontario ancestors celebrated the season by visiting one of the many excellent Pioneer Villages around the province.
Lang Pioneer Village, Keene:
Christmas by Candlelight
“Delight in the sight and sounds of the most wonderful time of the year with a traditional Pioneer Christmas.”
Admission: Adults $10, Students/Seniors $9, Youth (5-14) $6, Under $5 Free. Family (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youth) $30
Dates: Saturday December 8th & Sunday December 9th, 2012
Times: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm each night
Location: Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Road, RR 3 Keene, ON (map)
Click here for full details on this event
Contact Info:
Telephone: (705) 295-6694
Toll Free: 1 866 289 5264 (LANG)
E-mail: info@langpioneervillage.ca
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Christmas at Black Creek
There are different activities for each weekend throughout this event. Click here for a list of highlights.
Dates: November 17th until December 23rd, 2012
Hours of Operation: After Labour Day to December 21st, 2012
Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For details on other heritage Christmas events, contact information, admission prices and how to purchase tickets, please follow this link to the Black Creek Pioneer Village website.
Doon Heritage Village
Country Christmas
“Enjoy Christmas in the country from the early 20th century! Take in the sights and sounds of a Christmas past with horse drawn wagon rides, music and Father Christmas. General Admission rates apply.”
Dates:
Sundays: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23,
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Doon Heritage Village, 10 Huron Rd., Kitchener, ON (map)
For details on this and other festive heritage events, contact info and admission rates, please follow this link to the Doon Heritage Village website.
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Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Enjoy some festive family fun at the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse “Corktown Christmas Forest!”
Wander through the “Forest”- located in the West Hall – where you will discover Christmas trees decorated in hand-made Victorian ornaments. Each tree will be sponsored by a local business or group, and donated to the Salvation Army Local 614 of Regent Park following the event.
The schedule will include:
· 12 p.m. Reading of “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” by our own ballerina – Katherine Belrose!
· 1 p.m. Performance by members of the Corktown Chamber Orchestra
· 2 p.m. Reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Stuart Hughes of Soulpepper Theatre Company
· 3 p.m. Performance by the St. Paul’s Toronto School of Irish Music
· 4 p.m. Reading of “The Steadfast Tin Soldier”
· All day: Victorian ornament-making demonstrations: try your hand at scrapwork balls, paper fans, cornucopias, sugar plums, stars and pomanders! Cider, coffee, tea and treats for all, and cupcakes baked by Pretty & Sweet will be on offer. Tours of the Schoolhouse will be available all day.
Admission to this event is free for children 10 and under and pay-what-you-can for adults - recommended donation is $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.
Date: Sunday December 2, 2011,
Time: 11am to 5pm
Location: Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity St., Toronto. (map)
For more information or to buy tickets in advance, visit Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, email enochturner@heritagetrust.on.ca or call 416-327-6997.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
Here are 3 more festive heritage events happening around the province in the next few weeks. Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland will be holding the unique 17th century holiday celebration, First Light:
“The magic begins when visitors approach the candlelit historic site, as a beautiful amber glow illuminates the famous 17th-century mission. A colourful historic encampment will greet visitors, set up by the popular “Survival In The Bush” group. Visitors can then stroll the candlelit paths which lead to a variety of fun family activities. “
Cost: Admission is just $8.00 per person (children 5 and under are free), with a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the local food bank.
Dates:
Evenings
- November 29-30
- December 1, 2012
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, 16164, Highway 12 East, Midland ON., (map)
Contact Info:
Telephone: Tel: (705) 526-7838
TTY (Text telephone): (705) 528-7697
Website: http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/Home/index.htm
Special Notes: Please be advised that with the exception of service animals, family pets are NOT allowed on the historic site for this event. Overflow parking will be available at Doral Industries, 100 Wye Valley Road. Free shuttle buses will run to Sainte-Marie throughout each evening.
On the weekend of December 1st, Perth will be holding its 7th annual Heritage Perth Christmas House Tour.
“The women of CFUW Perth and District invite you to tour some of Perth’s most unique homes and help us raise funds to support higher education for women and young girls, local libraries and childrens’ reading programs.”
Tickets, in the form of a brochure illustrating the homes and their history, are available November 1st.
Dates: Saturday, December 1st & Sunday December 2nd, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Perth, Ontario (map)
If you would like more information about this topic, please call Karen Hickey at: 613 267-9587 or e-mail her at Karen.hickey@sympatico.ca.
For information on more seasonal events happening in Perth, visit their website at: http://www.perth.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=1
St. Mary’s Museum in Stratford is holding an open house featuring, “traditional games and goodies, entertainment and much more – including the opening of the “All Wrapped Up” Christmas exhibit.”
Date: Sunday, December 2nd, 2012
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: St. Mary’s Museum, 177 Church St. South, Stratford ON. (map)
Contact Info:
Telephone
519-284-3556
Email address
museum@town.stmarys.on.ca
There are many more seasonal heritage events in Stratford to choose from. Visit their website for more details: http://www.visitstratford.ca/attractions.php
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
Victoria County Historical Society: Candlelight Christmas House Tour
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Lindsay, ON (map)
Tickets go on sale the first week of November For more information call: 705-324-3404
2012 Candlelight Tour Poster
Are you a fan of Jane Austen and the Regency period? Join JaneAustenDancing on December 16th for a Christmas Ball.
“Join us as we celebrate the season and Miss Austen’s birthday with a ball at this very elegant venue. The day will include a Regency clothing and hair workshop, dance workshop, and tour of this lovely 19th-century building. Evening ball with refreshments, non-alcoholic punch and live music, in the beautifully decorated West Hall.”
Date: Sunday, December 16, 2012
Time: 12:00 pm – 9:00 Pm (doors open at 11:30)
Location: Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Museum, 106 Trinity Street, Toronto (map)
Ticket Information:
Purchased by December 3: $55 for adults, $40 for students and seniors
Purchased after December 3: $65 for adults, $50 for students and seniors
Ticket price includes admission to the afternoon workshops, a tour of the Schoolhouse, elegant light refreshments and the evening ball with live music.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the JaneAustenDancing website: www.janeaustendancing.ca, or contact the Enoch Turner schoolhouse at: enochturner@heritagetrust.on.ca or 416-327-6997.
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
Ever wondered how Ontario’s early settlers celebrated Christmas? Drop by the Haldimand County Museum & Archives on December 1st, and enjoy some tea and a lecture on how settlers from 1812 celebrated the festive season.
Admission is $8.00
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Haldimand Museum & Archives, 8 Echo St., Cayuga ON. (map)
Contact Info:
Phone: 905-772-5880
email: museum.archives@haldimandcounty.on.ca
website: http://www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/homepage.aspx
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Monday, November 19th, 2012
Looking for something fun and festive to do with the Kids in the Etobicoke area? Drop by Montgomery’s Inn and take part in one of their Gingerbread House Workshops. Decorate your family’s dream house together. All the supplies you need to create a classic gingerbread house will be provided.
Pre-registration only. $30 per house plus HST.
Dates:
- Saturday, November 24, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
- Sunday, November 25, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
- Saturday, December 1, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
- Sunday, December 2, 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Location: Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M9A 1A8 (map)
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-394-8113
Fax: 416-394-6027
Email: montinn@toronto.ca
Website: www.montgomerysinn.com
The festive fun continues at Montgomery’s Inn with the Humber River Shakespeare Company’s presentation of the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Back by popular demand – this time as a full stage production – this holiday season staple is not to be missed!
Dates:
- Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m.
- Friday, December 8, 2 p.m.
- Thursday, December 13, 7 p.m.
- Friday, December 14, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, December 22, 2 p.m.
Prices: $15 adults, $10 children. Click here to purchase tickets directly from the Humber River Shakespeare Company.
Location and contact Info for Montgomery’s Inn:
4709 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M9A 1A8 (map)
Phone: 416-394-8113
Fax: 416-394-6027
Email: montinn@toronto.ca
Website: www.montgomerysinn.com
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Monday, November 19th, 2012
The Oakville Historical Society is holding its last Public Speaker Night of the year this Wednesday. The topic for this final event is, “Alice’s Journey – A Personal Story of One Girl’s Journey from the Dr. Barnardo’s Homes to Canada,” as told by Alice’s daughter, Elaine Guther:
“The S.S. Scandinavian, with her precious cargo – Britain’s young children from the DR. BARNARDO’S HOMES cross the Atlantic on their way to Canada….. ALICE was on her way …..but would it be to “Wonderland”? “
Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: St. John’s United Church, Dunn & Randall St., Oakville (map)
Admission Free. Refreshments Served
Contact Info:
Phone: 905-844-2695
website: www.oakvillehistory.org
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Sunday, November 18th, 2012
As promised, here a few more festive heritage events to help you plan your seasonal activities:
Fanshawe Pioneer Village: Dickens’ Dinner – Cricket on the Hearth (map)
On November 30, go back in time and spend Christmas in 19th century London. Enjoy a traditional 19th century Christmas dinner served country-style, followed by an outstanding performance of The Cricket on the Hearth, based on the short story by Charles Dickens.
Tickets $50.00 each Plus booking fees & H.S.T., maximum of 45 tickets per performance
Event Dates:
- Friday, November 30th
- Saturday, December 1st
- Friday December 7th
- Saturday, December 8th
- Friday, December 14th
- Saturday, December 15th
Advance tickets required through Eventbrite.com. (Click here for access to Eventbrite Registration on Fanshawe Pioneer Village’s website.)
All proceeds support the BIG ON HISTORY! Capital Campaign
Contact Info:
Phone: 519-457-1296
website: http://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/
Santa is going to be one busy guy! Beginning on December 1st, families are invited to a Visit with St. Nicholas. Enjoy an all you can eat hot pancake breakfast, followed by a baked gingerbread man to decorate for dessert. Hop aboard a horse-drawn wagon for a beautiful winter ride around the Village and visit a selection of buildings preparing for Christmas. Of course the day wouldn’t be complete without the visit from St. Nicholas himself, who drops by to see each child.
Tickets $12.00/ pp plus HST for anyone over the age of one.
Advance tickets required and being sold through EventBrite.com. (Click here for access to Eventbrite Registration on Fanshawe Pioneer Village’s website.)
Event Dates:
- Saturday, December 1st
- Sunday, December 2;
- Saturday, December 8;
- Sunday, December 9;
- Saturday, December 15;
- Sunday, December 16
Saturday Sittings - 9:30, 11:00, & 1:00 pm
Sunday Sittings – 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 & 2:00 pm
Contact Info:
Phone: 519-457-1296
website: http://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/
Map
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Saturday, November 17th, 2012
Santa is coming to town and that can only mean one thing: It’s officially the Christmas Season! Time to put up the lights, dig out the decorations, and of course, enjoy all the festive activities the season has to offer. Newmarket gets into the spirit this weekend with their annual Santa Claus Parade on November 17th. This also kicks off the Elman W. Campbell Museum‘s Gallery of Festive Trees. Whether your style is Victorian, Edwardian, or Retro, there’s something to inspire everyone!
The Gallery opens on November 17th, the same day as the Santa Claus parade. Admission is Free.
Contact Info:
Phone: 905-953-5314
Fax: 905-898-2083
E-mail: elmanmuseum@rogers.com
website: http://www.newmarket.ca/en/elmanw.campbellmuseum.asp
Santa must really like Newmarket because he’s making a return visit. On December 1st, the Friends of the Museum will be hosting Breakfast with Santa! Admission to this event includes a Continental Breakfast, Photo Opportunity with Santa and Museum admission.
Breakfast will be available at 8:30a.m. and 9:30a.m.
Tickets are $10.00 per person.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
This is a popular event, please make your arrangements early to avoid disappointment.
Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Contact Info:
Phone: 905-953-5314
Fax: 905-898-2083
E-mail: elmanmuseum@rogers.com
website: http://www.newmarket.ca/en/elmanw.campbellmuseum.asp
Map
Eldon House in London is also hosting a few festive events:
Victorian Christmas
Beginning on Saturday, December 1, 2012 and running through to Tuesday, January 1, 2013,
enjoy the sights and scents of the Victorian Christmas tradition. Visit London’s oldest family residence and experience the beautiful holiday decorations of the past. A special Christmas exhibition of family artifacts will be on display upstairs.
Contact Info:
Tel: 519.661.0333
website: http://www.eldonhouse.ca/
Christmas Centre Piece Workshop
On Sunday December 2nd, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, the Eldon House Interpretive Centre is holding a Christmas Centre Piece Workshop. Learn how to create a Victorian table centerpiece using nature’s gifts. Take your masterpiece home to decorate that special spot.
Cost: $20 (includes supplies)
Call 519.661.0333 to register.
Map
We will have more Seasonal events for you tomorrow!
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Caradoc Community Centre, 565 Lions Park Drive, Mount Brydges, Ontario (map)
The Sir Arthur Currie Memorial Project is sponsoring a Great War Forum and Militaria Show. Forum speakers include, Dr Jonathan Vance of Western University, Arnie Kay lately of Library and Archives Canada, Al Lloyd 21st Battalion historian and Timothy Dubé Chairman of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society. Vance, Kay and Lloyd are well versed in using on-line resources to research WW1 soldiers. Folks wanting how to information on finding out about their military history will gain greatly by attending.
Cost is $8.00 at the Caradoc Community Centre in Mount Brydges.
Along with the Forum, a militaria show and sale is available next door with a great number of displays by WW1 organizations and students. Find out about Middlesex’s Finest the 135th, St Thomas’s 91st Battalion and Oxford County’s 168th Btn along with other historical groups.
Militaria, books, medals, badges, etc will be on sale by various vendors.
On the evening prior to the Forum, November 16, Corring Auctions will be holding a militaria auction. Material from all conflicts will be on offer. If you’re trying to replace grandpa’s lost WW1 medals, this is probably a good spot to be.
More details are available on the event website: http://currieproject.ca/the2nd
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