Ontario, Canada Fairs, Festivals & Events

Information provided on
this website and in our publications is as current as possible at time of inclusion.
It is suggested that you always call ahead to confirm dates, times and locations before planning any trips.

Click on a link listed below to view a list of fairs, festivals and events for that month

October 2008	November 2008
December 2008	January 2009
February 2009	March 2009
April 2009

Event dates and details are subject to change. This information is intended for general information only. We strongly advise you to confirm the information provided here before beginning yourtrip or making your travel plans.

We also encourage you to submit events happening in your area for publication on this website or in a future issue of Backyard Excursions.

October 2008

October – December 28 Labatt Brewery Tours
Labatt Brewery, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.850.8687 • www.londontourism.ca

October – December Agawa Canyon Tours
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada • 800.242.9287 www.agawacanyontourtrain.com

October 3-5 Draft Horse Show & Horse Pull
Western Fair Agriplex Building, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.438.7203
www.westernfair.com

October 4-5 Ameliasburgh Country Fair
Ameliasburgh Historical Museum & Pioneer Village, Ameliasburgh, Canada • 613.968.9678
www.ontariotravel.net

October 11-13 Northumberland Dry Stone Wall Festival
Stonebridge 2973 Cornish Hollow Rd, Cobourg, Canada • 905.885.4298
www.ontariotravel.net

October 18-19 Binational Doors Open Niagara Weekend
Various locations in the Niagara Region, Niagara Falls, Canada • 905.354.5100
www.doorsopenniagara.btapartners.com

October 24-26 London Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Western Fair Canada Building, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.438.7203 www.londoncraftsshow.com

October 25 "Halloween Hullabaloo:" A Victorian Halloween
Macaulay Heritage Park, Picton, Canada • 613.476.3833 • www.ontariotravel.net

November 2008

November – December 28 Labatt Brewery Tours
Labatt Brewery, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.850.8687 • www.londontourism.ca

November – December Agawa Canyon Tours
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada • 800.242.9287 www.agawacanyontourtrain.com

November 8-9 Kids Expo
Western Fair Grounds, London, ON, Canada • 519.432.5189 • www.fscanada.com

November 8-9 Christmas in Paris
Downtown Paris, Ontario, Canada • 519.442.3841 • www.christmasinparis.ca

November 15-16 IODE Christmas Home Tour
Various streets, Sarnia, Canada • 519.899.4318 • www.ontariotravel.net

November 22-23 Gem & Mineral Show
Western Fair Entertainment Centre, London, Ontario Canada • 519.438.7203 www.westernfair.com

November 22-23 Swedish Christmas Festival
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Canada • 416.973.4000 • www.harbourfrontcentre.com

November 29-January 1 River of Lights
Wellington and Clifton Park Downtown Simcoe, Canada • 519.426.1022
www.simcoepanorama.ca

December 2008

December Agawa Canyon Tours
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada • 800.242.9287 • www.agawacanyontourtrain.com

December - Saturdays 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton, Canada • 519.621.8851 • www.westfieldheritage.ca

December - January 1 River of Lights
Wellington and Clifton Park Downtown Simcoe, Canada • 519.426.1022
www.simcoepanorama.ca

December 1-28 Labatt Brewery Tours
Labatt Brewery, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.850.8687 • www.londontourism.ca

December 4-7 Christmas Craft Festival
Western Fair Entertainment Centre, London, Ontario Canada • 519.438.7203 www.westernfair.com

December 6-14 A Visit With St. Nicholas
Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London, ON, Canada • 519.457.1296 www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca

December 13-14 Chanukah Live - Chanukah Jam!
The City Playhouse, Vaughan, Canada • 905.882.7469 • www.city.vaughan.on.ca

December 13 - January 4 Mystery in Paradise Children's Fun
2500 Kossuth Rd., Cambridge, Canada • 519.653.1234 • www.wingsofparadise.com

December 26-30 Holiday Season - Centre Block Tours
Parliment of Canada Wellington Street, Ottawa, Canada • 613.239.5000 • www.parl.gc.ca

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