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.


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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.
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Stay in Orillia and area at the following featured accommodations:

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SUMMER FAIRS

Lakefield Fair
July 27-29, 2012

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 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!
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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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