| 2007 |
| APRIL |
| Apr 15 |
Merrickville |
2007 Lecture Series - The Rideau Route - presentation by Ken Watson. The first surveys of the Rideau Route and a view of the landscape of the pre-Canal waterway. For more information see: www.merrickvillehistory.ca |
| Apr 21-22 |
Delta |
Delta Maple Syrup Festival - all you can eat pancakes, events, dance, crafts, maple product vendors and more. For more information see: www.deltafair.com |
| Apr 28 |
Perth |
Perth Festival of the Maples - The grand finale to the month-long maple celebration takes place in Downtown Perth. Lots of activities and maple products. For more information see: www.perthchamber.com |
| MAY |
| May 19-20 |
Ottawa |
Opening of the 175th Season of Navigation Upon the Rideau Canal - the Bytown Museum celebrates the opening with historical animators, demonstrations and more. For more information see: www.bytownmuseum.com |
| May 22 |
Smiths Falls |
Linking Communities for 175 years - Parks Canada invites you and your family to celebrate the 175th opening of navigation on the Rideau Canal. For more information see: www.rideau175.org |
| May 25-27 |
Merrickville |
Highland and Town Fair - music & dance, agricultural competition and sale, petting zoo and more. Merrickville Community Center and Grounds. For more info contact Robbie Mann 613-258-3112, rmann@295.ca |
| May 26-27 |
Long Island Lockstation |
In Water Boat Show and Marine Services Exhibition - displays of everything boating, free boat rides, live theatre, entertainment for the whole family. For more information see: www.rideau175.org |
| May 26-27 |
Westport |
Westport Area Dandelion Gardens Studio Tour - travel from studio to studio on our scenic back roads, view our most recent one-of-a–kind fine art. For more information see: www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours |
| May 27 |
Merrickville |
2007 Lecture Series - The War of 1812 - presentation by Victor Suthren. The war, the troubled peace and the decision to build the Canal. For more information see: www.merrickvillehistory.ca |
| JUNE |
| Jun 1-2 |
Newboro |
Rideau Artists Association Show and Sale - Show and sale of local and neighboring fine artists, at the Newboro Community Hall. For more information see: www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/rec-events.html |
| June 2-3 |
Newboro Lockstation |
In Water Boat Show and Marine Services Exhibition - displays of everything boating, free boat rides, live theatre, entertainment for the whole family. For more information see: www.rideau175.org |
| Jun 17 |
Merrickville |
2007 Lecture Series - Building the Canal - presentation by Mark Andrews. Lt. Colonel John By's innovative adaptation of European techniques to wilderness construction. For more information see: www.merrickvillehistory.ca |
| June 17 |
Merrickville |
Strawberry Delights - strawberry social, music & dance. Merrickville Community Center and Grounds. For more info contact Robbie Mann 613-258-3112, rmann@295.ca |
| Jun 18-22 |
Chaffeys Lock to Smiths Falls |
Rideau 175 Steamboat Flotilla - enjoying viewing the beautiful little steamboats as they make their way from Chaffeys Lock to Smiths Falls and back with stops Perth and Portland. |
| Jun 23-24 |
Ottawa |
Nortel Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival - dragon boat races, multi-cultural food and entertainment. For more information see: www.dragonboat.net |
| June 27-29 |
Merrickville |
Ipod Challenge - Ipod battle, buskers festival, family entertainment, dance & music. Merrickville Community Center and Grounds. For more info contact Robbie Mann 613-258-3112, rmann@295.ca |
| Jun 30 |
Ottawa |
On the World Stage - Parks Canada invites you to its huge celebration of the Rideau Canal’s 175th anniversary at Ottawa Locks. For more information see: www.rideau175.org |
| Jun 30 - Jul 1 |
Rideau Lakes |
Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour 2007 - experience a wide variety of art by visiting 15 artists at 10 studios. For more information see: www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com |
| JULY |
| Jul 20-22 |
Perth |
Stewart Park Festival - An outdoor music festival with over 30, free, live concerts. For more information see: www.stewartparkfestival.ca |
| Jul 21-22 |
Merrickville |
Merrickville Canalfest - a two-day event celebrating the Rideau Canal as an integral part of Merrickville’s history for people of all ages! For more information see: www.realmerrickville.ca |
| Jul 21-22 |
Smiths Falls |
Smiths Falls' Chocolate and Railway Festival - an annual, family-oriented Festival with music, exhibits and of course lots of chocolate. For more information see: www.chocolate-railway-fest.ca |
| Jul 22 |
Merrickville |
2007 Lecture Series - Boom Canal Years - presentation by Robert Sneyd. The story of the years of great Canal success and prosperity 1832-1856. For more information see: www.merrickvillehistory.ca |
| Jul 26-29 |
Delta |
Delta Fair - all sorts of events; midway, agricultural displays, craft exhibits, etc. Saturday is parade day. For more information see: www.deltafair.com |
| Jul 28 |
Chaffeys Locks |
Chaffey’s Lock Craft Market - celebrating its 26th anniversary and attracts over 40 local artists and craftsmen. For more information see: www.rideau-info.com/lockhouse/ |
| Jul 28-29 |
Rideau Canal |
Colour the Canal Art Show & Sale - we will have artists at 12 lockstations with a wide selection of art. For more information see: www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/rec-events.html |
| AUGUST |
| Aug 3-6 |
Lombardy |
Lombardy Fair - 141st edition of the Lombardy Fair, which provides country hospitality, entertainment, and agricultural education for the whole family. For more information see: www.lasfair.ca |
| Aug 4 |
Chaffeys Locks |
The Land Trust Annual Corn Roast - corn roast, entertainment, dancing, beverages. For more information see: www.rwlt.org |
| Aug 6 |
Ottawa |
Colonel By Day - celebrate the vibrant heritage of Ottawa on this day named for our founder - activities & community celebration at the Bytown Museum. For more information see: www.bytownmuseum.com |
| Aug 6-10 |
Rideau Canal |
The Rideau Canal Cruise - antique and classic boats will cruise the Rideau from Kingston to Long Island to participate in the 32nd Annual Ottawa International Antique and Classic Boat Show in Manotick. For more information see: www.manotickclassicboatclub.ca |
| Aug 11 |
Long Island Locks |
32nd Annual Ottawa International Antique and Classic Boat Show - featuring historic, antique and classic boats and vehicles displayed along side the Long Island Lock on the beautiful and historic Rideau Canal. For more information see: www.manotickclassicboatclub.ca |
| Aug 11-13 |
Merrickville |
Merrickville Fair - The Merrickville Fair provides activities for kids, youth and adults. It’s a fun filled weekend with lots of things to see and do. For more information contact: ryansalter81@hotmail.com |
| June 27-29 |
Merrickville |
Road and Canal Cruisers - Antique & new camper and boat show. Music & dance. Merrickville Community Center and Grounds. For more info contact Robbie Mann 613-258-3112, rmann@295.ca |
| Aug 19 |
Merrickville |
2007 Lecture Series - Ethnic Subterfuge - presentation by Glenn J Lockwood. Social life of the Rideau corridor 1830 - 1930. For more information see: www.merrickvillehistory.ca |
| Aug 24-26 |
Newboro |
Rideau Lakes Artists Association Summer Show and Sale - over 35 artists will be showing their newest paintings on downtown Newboro on Festival Weekend. For more info see: www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/rec-events.html |
| SEPTEMBER |
| Sep 1 |
Jones Falls |
A Tribute to Labour - Experience the life of the different workers who crafted the Rideau Canal as we know it today. Noon to 8:00 p.m. For more info see: www.rideau175.org |
| Sep 1-3 |
Merrickville |
Antique Collectables - Antique show and sale. Music & dance. Merrickville Community Center and Grounds. For more info contact Robbie Mann 613-258-3112, rmann@295.ca |
| Sep 16 |
Merrickville |
2007 Lecture Series - The Romance of Steam - presentation by Coral Lindsay. The age of leisure steam boats and the Canals survival through troubled times. For more information see: www.merrickvillehistory.ca |
| Sep 18-22 |
Crosby |
International Plowing Match
and Country Festival - a massive exhibition of farm and rural related exhibits and vendors selling everything from farming equipment to garden tools. For more information see: www.plowingmatch.org |
| Sep 22-23 and 29-30 |
Merrickville |
The Merrickville Artists’ Guild Studio Tour & Sale - a group of about 30 artists, who work in a variety of media, will be showing their work in the different studios. |
| OCTOBER |
| Oct 5-8 |
Merrickville |
Fiddlers and Squares - Square dance and fiddle contests. War of 1812 re-enactment. Merrickville Community Center and Grounds. For more info contact Robbie Mann 613-258-3112, rmann@295.ca |
| Oct 6-8 |
Westport |
Westport Area Fall Colours Studio Tour - a three day celebration of autumn’s spectacular colours and an opportunity to visit our local artists in their studios. For more information see: www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours |
| Oct 21 |
Merrickville |
2007 Lecture Series - Another Rideau World - presentation by Jonathan Moore. The underwater archaeology of the Rideau Canal. For more information see: www.merrickvillehistory.ca |
| NOVEMBER |
| Nov 10-11 |
Merrickville |
Aboriginal Days - Elder teachings and seminars. Merrickville Community Center and Grounds. For more info contact Robbie Mann 613-258-3112, rmann@295.ca |
| Nov 18 |
Merrickville |
2007 Lecture Series - The Rideau as Living History - presentation by Doug Stewart. The Rideau Canal’s 20th century evolution and its future promise. For more information see: www.merrickvillehistory.ca |
| Nov 26 |
Kingston |
5th Rideau Canal Symposium - a gathering of stakeholders and the public to broaden understanding and appreciation of the Rideau Canal Waterway. For more information contact: Kathy.Sonnenburg@pc.gc.ca |
| 2008 |
| SEPTEMBER |
| Sep 15 to 18 |
Kingston |
World Canals Conference 2008 - the theme will be "Managing Canal Corridors in the 21st Century" |
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