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VOL.30 I NO.1 I FALL/WINTER 2007<br />
THE WHAT, WHERE & WHEN GUIDE TO ONTARIO’S VISITOR COUNTRY<br />
Visitor Country: Baden, Brantford, Cambridge, Elmira, Elora, Guelph, Kitchener,<br />
New Hamburg, Owen Sound, Shakespeare, St. Agatha, St. Marys, St. Jacobs,<br />
Stratford, Tillsonburg, Waterloo, Wellesley,<br />
Waterloo Region, Wellington County & Surrounding Countryside<br />
YOUR FALL/WINTER<br />
GUIDE<br />
TO ONTARIO’S<br />
HEARTLAND<br />
• Accommodations<br />
• Area Maps • Attractions<br />
• BackRoad Adventures<br />
• Festivals • Shopping<br />
For complete event listings go to<br />
www.visitor.on.ca
VOL.30 I NO.1 I FALL/WINTER 2007<br />
THE WHAT, WHERE & WHEN GUIDE TO ONTARIO’S VISITOR COUNTRY<br />
30 YEARS<br />
18<br />
Kitchener<br />
C I T I E S & T O W N S<br />
45 Baden<br />
6 Brantford<br />
8 Cambridge<br />
45 Elmira<br />
14 Elora<br />
16 Guelph<br />
18 Kitchener<br />
45 New Hamburg<br />
23 Owen Sound<br />
F E A T U R E S<br />
45 Shakespeare<br />
45 St. Agatha<br />
24 St. Jacobs<br />
33 St. Marys<br />
34 Tillsonburg<br />
45 Township of Wellesley<br />
37 Waterloo<br />
45 Wellesley<br />
45 BackRoad Adventures<br />
50 Special Events, Festivals, Studio Tours & Seasonal Celebrations<br />
50<br />
Special Events<br />
Take the Visitor Survey<br />
www.visitor.on.ca<br />
Publisher - Jon Rohr<br />
Editor - Paul Knowles<br />
Creative Director - Laurie Martin<br />
Art Director - Diane M. Johnson<br />
Advertising Manager -<br />
Dave Glofcheski 519-886-2831<br />
Administration/Circulation -<br />
Leanne Rohr 519-886-9953<br />
Published by Jon R. Group Ltd.,<br />
P.O. Box 41030,<br />
Waterloo, ON N2K 3K0<br />
519-886-2831 Fax 519-886-6409<br />
M A P S<br />
32 Cambridge<br />
32 Guelph<br />
31 Kitchener - Waterloo<br />
P L A C E S T O E A T, S TA Y & D O<br />
52 Accommodations<br />
43 Antiques<br />
4 Attractions<br />
4 Calendar<br />
54 Dining<br />
4 Farmers’ Markets<br />
4 Galleries<br />
31 St. Jacobs<br />
28 Visitor Country Area<br />
4 Performing Arts Centres<br />
55 Great Getaways<br />
43 Outlets & Shopping<br />
4 Spas<br />
50 Special Events<br />
4 Theatres<br />
On Our Cover: Plenty to do in the fall and winter. Picturesque St. Mary’s.<br />
Snowboarding in Kitchener at Chicopee.<br />
Date of issue: October 1, 2007 Display this issue until March 3, 2008 • Internet: www.visitor.on.ca<br />
Copies of Visitor <strong>Magazine</strong> are available free of charge in area hotel and motel rooms, Tourism Cambridge,<br />
Tourism Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo Tourism, Tourism Stratford, Woolwich Chamber of Commerce, Acton, Elmira,<br />
Elora, Fergus, and Paris Tourist Information Centres, Ontario Travel Centres throughout Ontario and at the Border<br />
Crossings. Three issues are distributed: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Subscriptions are available for $12.00 per year<br />
(plus GST). Send cheque or money order to Visitor <strong>Magazine</strong>, P.O. Box 41030, Waterloo, N2K 3K0. No part of this<br />
publication may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. Information about dining, accommodations,<br />
and other activities is provided by our paid advertisers.<br />
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Bingemans Indoo Golf<br />
Doon Heritage<br />
Crossroads<br />
Wellington Museum<br />
Bell Homestead<br />
Attractions<br />
ANNANDALE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE,<br />
Tillsonburg, 30 Tilson Ave., 519-842-2294<br />
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME, St. Marys<br />
386 Church St. S. Toll-free: 877-250-2255<br />
www.baseballhalloffame.ca<br />
BELL HOMESTEAD, Brantford,<br />
94 Tutela Heights Rd., 519-756-6220<br />
www.bellhomestead.ca<br />
BINGEMANS FUNWORX<br />
INDOOR PLAYLAND, Kitchener<br />
3 storey play structure, huge arcade,<br />
climbing wall PLUS ALL NEW Ropes Course<br />
and Hole In Fun glow-in-the-dark mini golf.<br />
And 7 private birthday party rooms!<br />
425 Bingemans Ctr. Dr.<br />
519-744-1555, www.bingemans.com<br />
CASTLE KILBRIDE<br />
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, Baden,<br />
60 Snyder’s Rd. W. 519-634-8444,<br />
1-800-469-5575, www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
DOON HERITAGE CROSSROADS,<br />
Kitchener, Homer Watson Blvd, 519-748-1914<br />
EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUM, Waterloo<br />
University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W<br />
(519) 888-4567 ext32469<br />
www.earth.uwaterloo.ca/services/museum/<br />
GUELPH MUSEUMS, Guelph<br />
Guelph Civic Museum, Children’s Museum &<br />
McCrae House, 836-1211<br />
OLG CASINO BRANTFORD, Brantford,<br />
40 Icomm Dr., 888-694-6946<br />
SLOTS AT GRANDRIVER, Elora<br />
7445 Wellington County Rd. 21 & County<br />
Rd. 7, 519-846-5455<br />
ST. MARYS MUSEUM, St. Marys<br />
177 Church St. S. 519-284-3556<br />
STRATFORD PERTH MUSEUM, Stratford<br />
Open year round, in the Discovery Centre<br />
next to the Stratford Festival. 519-271-5311<br />
VISITOR CENTRE, St. Jacobs<br />
1406 King St. 519-664-3518<br />
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Kitchener<br />
10 King St. W. 519-749-9387<br />
www.TheChildrensMuseum.ca<br />
WELLINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM &<br />
ARCHIVES, RR# 1, Fergus , N1M 1R1.<br />
County Rd. #18. 519-846-0916.<br />
WOODSIDE NATIONAL<br />
HISTORIC SITE, Kitchener<br />
528 Wellington St. N., 519-571-5684.<br />
FARMERS’ MARKETS,<br />
GUELPH FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
Saturdays,7am to 12 noon year-round<br />
Located at the intersection of Gordon Street<br />
and Waterloo Avenue by the railroad<br />
underpass. For booth information call<br />
(519) 822-1260 ext.2244.<br />
KITCHENER FARMERS’ MARKET:<br />
Market Shops:Tue-Fri 7am-4pm,<br />
Saturday Farmers’ Market 7am-2pm,<br />
300 King St. E. Downtown Kitchener<br />
www.kitchenermarket.ca 519-741-2287<br />
ST. JACOBS FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
AND FLEA MARKET: Thurs. & Sat. 7 am to<br />
3:30 pm all year. Tues. from mid-June to the<br />
end of August (where King St. and Weber St.<br />
meet, north of Waterloo)<br />
www.stjacobs.com 519-747-1830<br />
SUNDAY MARKET: Sat. 7 am to 2 pm all<br />
year, Sun. 10 am to 4 pm seasonally until<br />
Dec 30/07 (west side of Weber St, across<br />
from St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market)<br />
www.stjacobs.com 519-747-1830<br />
SPAS<br />
LANGDON HALL COUNTRY HOUSE<br />
HOTEL AND SPA, Cambridge<br />
1 Langdon Dr. RR#33, Cambridge N3H 4R8,<br />
519-740-2100, Fax 519-740-8161, toll-free<br />
1-800-268-1898: Located within a 200-acre<br />
estate, Langdon Hall Spa offers 10 treatment<br />
rooms, luxurious amenities, five-diamond<br />
cuisine and peaceful surroundings. Enjoy a<br />
meal and some pampering, day visitors<br />
welcome. www.langdonhall.ca<br />
email: info@langdonhall.ca<br />
GALLERIES<br />
COBBLESTONE GALLERY, Waterloo<br />
33 Erb St. W., 519-746-5829<br />
HOMER WATSON HOUSE, Kitchener,<br />
1754 Old Mill Rd., 519-748-4377<br />
take homer Watson Blvd. from 401<br />
www.homerwatson.on.ca.<br />
THEATRES<br />
THEATRE & COMPANY, Kitchener<br />
36 King St. W. Downtown Kitchener<br />
Imagine the experience of exciting, entertaining<br />
theatre for all ages! 519-571-0928<br />
or www.theatreandcompany.org<br />
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRES<br />
CENTRE IN THE SQUARE, Kitchener<br />
101 Queen St N., 1-800-265-8977 or 519-<br />
578-1570 www.centre-square.com<br />
Calendar<br />
Ongoing to October 28, Cambridge<br />
THE POETICS OF WEST COAST<br />
MODERNISM IN WEST VANCOUVER.<br />
Architecture as art,and how it<br />
responds to the natural characteristics<br />
of the stunning landscape of<br />
West Vancouver. 519.621.0460<br />
www.cambridgegalleries.ca.<br />
Ongoing to October 28, Kitchener<br />
FALL EXHIBIT AT HOMER<br />
WATSON HOUSE featuring Podi<br />
Lawrence, Helena Pravda, Michael<br />
Jacob Ambedian.<br />
519-748-4377 ext. 233.<br />
Ongoing to November 4,<br />
Elora/Fergus<br />
BARRY McCARTHY ART EXHIBIT.<br />
Fifteen-year retrospective of this<br />
Elora artist’s pursuit of the quiet<br />
moments in the landscapes and<br />
scenes around him. Wellington<br />
County Museum & Archives,<br />
(519) 846-0916; info@wcm.on.ca<br />
Ongoing to November 17, Stratford<br />
ART LITERACY. The magic of stories<br />
and art together. Free. Gallery<br />
Stratford, 54 Romeo St., 519-271-<br />
5271; clee@gallerystratford.on.ca.<br />
Ongoing to December 30, Baden<br />
FATHER'S FAVORITES, Castle<br />
Kilbride, Baden. The fathers of the<br />
Castle, had an appreciation for fine<br />
art. Artists came for linseed oil and<br />
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Annandale House<br />
Homer Watson House<br />
the Livingstons commissioned art.<br />
519-634-8444, 1-800-469-5576;<br />
www.castlekilbride.ca.<br />
Ongoing to January 6, Kitchener<br />
FALL 2007 EXHIBITIONS,<br />
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. Work<br />
by Wim Delvoye, Richard Rhodes,<br />
Doug Kirton. www.kwag.on.ca;<br />
519- 579- 5860.<br />
Ongoing through January 13,<br />
Waterloo<br />
CANADIAN CLAY AND GLASS:NEW<br />
EXHIBITIONS. Four exhibitions featuring<br />
work from Judy Chicago,<br />
"Chicago In Glass", Maurice Savoie,<br />
"Pharos", Don Maynard, "Falling to<br />
Pieces" and Yuichiro Komatsu, "Spatial<br />
Juncture." 519.746.1882 ex 230,<br />
www.canadianclayandglass.ca.<br />
October 3-7, Cambridge<br />
CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FALL HOME<br />
AND LEISURE SHOW, Cambridge<br />
Centre Mall. Home improvement,<br />
leisure and lifestyle products and<br />
services.<br />
519-624-9415.<br />
October 4-December 30, Baden<br />
MEMORIES OF MY MOTHER,<br />
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site.<br />
Collection of 60 hand hooked pieces<br />
of fibre art. (519)-634-8444.<br />
October 6-28, Cambridge<br />
6th ANNUAL HARVEST HILLBILLY<br />
HOEDOWN, YeeHaw Adventure<br />
Farm. Country fun for whole family.<br />
Racing Hogs down at Squeals Inn. A<br />
spook house and live entertainment.<br />
519-624-0085.<br />
October 12-13, Kitchener<br />
BEER BARREL A-GO-GO,<br />
Bingemans, Kitchener. The all new<br />
and innovative Beer Barrel A-Go-Go<br />
features dynamite music, a Go-Go<br />
stage and a Polka Folk Mass.<br />
1-905-788-3441;<br />
www.oktoberfestagogo.com<br />
October 12 - November 7,<br />
Tillsonburg.<br />
DEB BEARD MULTIMEDIA<br />
EXHIBIT, Station Arts Centre.<br />
Multi- media exhibit focusing on<br />
pottery, watercolour and stained<br />
glass. 519- 842- 6151<br />
email: tdcg@bellnet.ca<br />
October 13, Kitchener<br />
DOGTOBERFEST, Bingemans. All<br />
the fun of Oktoberfest but for your<br />
four-legged friends. Dogs play<br />
games like Cookie Dig, Agility Trials,<br />
Iron Dog and Cookies on a String.<br />
Costumes are encouraged! $10 per<br />
dog (humans are free)! Call KW<br />
Humane Society 519-745-5616.<br />
October 17, Kitchener<br />
HIGH STEEL, Centre in the Square,<br />
Part of the Great Canadian Play<br />
Series. Starts at $35. 1-800-265-<br />
8977; boxoffice@centresquare.com.<br />
October 18, Kitchener<br />
PETER PAN, The Highflying<br />
Musical, Centre in the Square.<br />
Starts at $15. 1-800-265-8977.<br />
October 19, Brantford<br />
CINDERELLA, Sanderson Centre. A<br />
breathtaking presentation of the<br />
classic fairy tale. $15. 519-758-<br />
8090; www.sandersoncentre.ca.<br />
October 20, Brantford<br />
FALL HARVEST CURLING<br />
FUNSPIEL – BELL HOMESTEAD.<br />
The event is held at Brant Curling<br />
Club, 34 Morrell St. A fundraiser in<br />
support of site restoration and<br />
development efforts.<br />
519-756-6220.<br />
October 20-21, Woodstock<br />
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, Birtch Farms<br />
and Estate Winery, R.R.7 Woodstock.<br />
A two day festival, featuring pumpkins,<br />
wagon continued on page 14<br />
Stop drinking and driving any way you can.<br />
Don’t let friends drink and drive. Call them a cab, be a designated<br />
driver, or if all else fails, take away their keys. For more ways to help<br />
your friends get home safely, check out HOST: LCBO’s guide for responsible<br />
entertaining at www.lcbo.com.<br />
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Brantford<br />
➡ Getting There: Located at<br />
thecrossroads of Hwy. 24 & 403,<br />
Brantford is accessible via<br />
several major roads.<br />
Brantford, the Tournament<br />
Capital of Ontario, is lacing up<br />
for exciting fall and winter<br />
activities. Home town to hockey<br />
legend Wayne Gretzky,<br />
Brantford is proud to host<br />
numerous sporting events<br />
including curling, boxing,<br />
swimming, basketball and, of<br />
course, hockey.<br />
There is plenty to see and do<br />
this time of year in and around<br />
Brantford. The Grand River<br />
and Brant Conservation Area<br />
offer hiking, cycling, canoeing,<br />
fishing, or bird watching. Enjoy<br />
the outdoors by snowshoeing,<br />
cross-country skiing, dog sledding,<br />
ice fishing, or snowmobiling.<br />
Brantford is the perfect<br />
venue for a scenic fall drive,<br />
with stunning fall colours, farm<br />
festivals and fresh produce.<br />
Winter is packed with holiday<br />
traditions including craft and<br />
bake sales, lamplight tours<br />
and entertainment sure to<br />
Walter Gretzky, Wayne’s almost-as-famous Dad, with uniformed fans.<br />
delight. Immerse yourself in<br />
Six Nations winter fun at the<br />
annual Snowsnake<br />
Tournament. This traditional<br />
Six Nations winter sport is<br />
held at the Woodland Cultural<br />
Centre ,Jan. 26-27, 2008.<br />
Brantford and area boasts a<br />
rich selection of museums<br />
and galleries. Learn about<br />
Canada’s proud military history,<br />
our area’s early settlers<br />
and visit the fully restored<br />
homestead of Alexander<br />
Graham Bell. This community<br />
is rich in First Nations<br />
People’s history and culture,<br />
with sites such as the<br />
Woodland Cultural Centre,<br />
Chiefswood National Historic<br />
Site and Her Majesty’s Royal<br />
Chapel of the Mohawks<br />
(1785).<br />
Shoppers will be delighted to<br />
discover that Brantford has it<br />
all – from a traditional<br />
Farmers’ Market to malls full<br />
of your favourite stores. The<br />
area is famous for artisan galleries,<br />
antique shops and<br />
eclectic gift and specialty<br />
stores. Take in a show at the<br />
Sanderson Centre for<br />
Performing Arts or visit the<br />
popular Brantford Charity<br />
Casino.<br />
Our restaurants please any<br />
palette from family favourites<br />
to fine dining. At the end of<br />
the day, settle into one of the<br />
gracious and friendly local<br />
hotels or bed & breakfasts.<br />
➡ Information:<br />
Tourism Brantford 1 800-265-6299<br />
email: tourism@brantford.ca<br />
or www.visitor.on.ca/brantford<br />
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Downtown Galt (Cambridge) offers beautiful riverside walkways and historic architecture.<br />
Cambridge<br />
➡ Getting There: Located midway<br />
between Toronto and London in the<br />
heart of Midwestern Ontario. Easy<br />
access from Hwy. 401, on 24 South<br />
First-time visitors to<br />
Cambridge are always surprised<br />
and delighted with<br />
the variety of streetscapes,<br />
landscapes and historic settings<br />
within this intriguing<br />
community. Cambridge is a<br />
jewel within the region of<br />
Waterloo, a mid-sized city<br />
graced by wide rivers,<br />
beautiful architecture,<br />
friendly people and a wealth<br />
of things for visitors to see<br />
and do. Famous for its<br />
drive-through animal safari<br />
and spectacular riverside<br />
streetscapes, the city also<br />
offers many more delights<br />
to keep visitors busy for<br />
days.<br />
Because Cambridge started<br />
out in the 19th century<br />
as four distinct and attractive<br />
communities, the city is<br />
rich with historic downtown<br />
districts, each offering its<br />
own flavour and impressive<br />
selection of one-of-a-kind<br />
shops. In fact, Cambridge is<br />
a shopper’s dream, as the<br />
array of possibilities also<br />
includes the Southworks<br />
Antiques Mall and Factory<br />
Outlets – Canada’s largest<br />
antiques emporium (30,000<br />
square feet of treasures<br />
under one roof) and dozens<br />
of brand-name outlet stores.<br />
The famous “Golden Mile” is<br />
lined with all the favourites,<br />
including many popular big<br />
box options. Cambridge’s<br />
Farmers’ Market, one of the<br />
oldest in Canada, offers<br />
farm-fresh produce and top<br />
quality meats and cheeses<br />
on Saturdays year-round.<br />
As you explore this great<br />
community, every visitor will<br />
be able to encounter bargain-priced<br />
fashions, great<br />
leisure and recreational<br />
opportunities, and a very<br />
warm welcome.<br />
Cambridge has also gained<br />
a reputation for its fine<br />
restaurants, including the<br />
award-winning Blackshop<br />
Restaurant, which has<br />
recently relocated to beautiful<br />
new quarters at 595<br />
Hespeler Road, two sets of<br />
lights south of the 401. The<br />
new Blackshop has been<br />
designed to feel like a<br />
restaurant in Central<br />
Europe. It will inherit a little<br />
from Alsace, England,<br />
Switzerland and Holland,<br />
while the major influence will<br />
come from Prague, the capital<br />
of Czech Republic as the<br />
Cerny family are originally<br />
from Czech, immigrating to<br />
Canada in 1980.<br />
Some of Cambridge’s<br />
award-winning eateries are<br />
housed in refurbished mill<br />
buildings, infusing an<br />
evening out with an enchanting<br />
sense of history. The<br />
incredible selection of roadhouses,<br />
grills, family restau-<br />
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FRAN'S BOUTIQUE INCORPORATED<br />
ANNIVERSARY<br />
African Lion Safari<br />
rants and ethnic choices<br />
inspire "foodies" to come<br />
back again and again.<br />
The city of Cambridge officially<br />
came into being in<br />
1973, with the stroke of an<br />
official provincial pen. Until<br />
that time, Galt, Preston,<br />
Hespeler and Blair were<br />
separate entities – and<br />
most locals will quickly tell<br />
you that, in personality and<br />
in spirit, they still are. There<br />
is a healthy spirit of cooperation<br />
seasoned with competition<br />
between the communities.<br />
Visitors quickly discover<br />
the advantages of visiting<br />
one community that is really<br />
four – there are four historic<br />
downtown areas, and four<br />
communities well worth<br />
exploring.<br />
Visitors are encouraged to<br />
spend time discovering the<br />
unique charms of each of<br />
these original Cambridge<br />
communities – while<br />
remembering that the modern<br />
day has brought some<br />
magnificent attractions in<br />
their own right. Today, visitors<br />
will find attraction featuring,<br />
antiques, bargainpriced<br />
fashions, great<br />
leisure and recreational<br />
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Experience the<br />
Warmth of Christmas<br />
Open House Nov. 2, 3 & 4<br />
Open Tuesday through Sunday<br />
Closed Mondays<br />
1660 Blair Rd., Cambridge (Blair)<br />
(519) 650-2041<br />
opportunities, unparalleled<br />
shopping, and a very warm<br />
welcome.<br />
The Grand and Speed<br />
rivers play a prominent role<br />
in the life of Cambridge,<br />
cutting through the traditional<br />
urban landscape and<br />
imparting an old-world feel<br />
to the city. The highly developed<br />
trail system and<br />
access to the Grand River<br />
make for excellent canoeing,<br />
cycling, horseback riding<br />
and hiking. The magnificent<br />
riverfront setting has<br />
inspired the University of<br />
Waterloo School of<br />
Architecture to make the old<br />
Riverside Silk Mill its new<br />
home. The building’s<br />
sweeping spaces and stunning<br />
views are shared with<br />
visitors through the art gal-<br />
Fran’s Boutique<br />
Look & Feel Beautiful<br />
Classic beauty and a modern<br />
appeal, Felina lingerie<br />
combines delicate details with<br />
stylish and sexy silhouettes.<br />
Designed for both fashion and<br />
function so you look and feel<br />
beautiful inside and out.<br />
The Perfect Fit, One Thing<br />
We Don’t Take Lightly<br />
Fitting Bras and Garments.<br />
Teens to Full Figured Women.<br />
Sizes 30-56, AA-JJ<br />
Swimwear Sizes 6-26<br />
Fran’s Mastectomy Boutique<br />
725 Coronation Blvd., Suite 202 Cambridge<br />
519-621-6080 toll free: 877-206-3936 I Mon.-Sat. 10-5<br />
leries, café and public<br />
spaces on site.<br />
Cambridge’s extensive<br />
and well-maintained trail<br />
system includes part of the<br />
Trans Canada Trail and<br />
takes outdoor enthusiasts<br />
through wildlife-filled<br />
forests, past limestone outcroppings<br />
and alongside<br />
rivers and wetlands. Fresh<br />
air enthusiasts enjoy the<br />
Cambridge trail network for<br />
cycling, roller-blading, hiking,and<br />
bird-watching.<br />
The world-famous African<br />
Lion Safari is a popular<br />
attraction, with all manner<br />
of exotic animals on display,<br />
and lots of interesting<br />
activities for visitors of all<br />
ages. As they say, it is the<br />
ideal place to “go wild!”<br />
Heritage continued on page 11<br />
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2007
Cambridge Southworks Outlet Mall l 64 Grand Ave. l 519-622-5542<br />
Quality Bedding, Towels & Home Fashions at Factory Outlet Prices<br />
ST. JACOBS<br />
25 Benjamin Rd.<br />
(St. Jacobs Factory Outlet)<br />
(519) 746-9186<br />
NIAGARA FALLS<br />
7500 Lundy’s Lane<br />
(Canada 1 Factory Outlet)<br />
(905) 371-3427<br />
HAMILTON<br />
341 Ottawa St. N.<br />
(at Barton)<br />
(905) 549-3056<br />
COOKSTOWN<br />
Hwy#400/89<br />
(Mfr’s Outlet Mall)<br />
(705) 458-2442<br />
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Langdon Hall<br />
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fans will enjoy the the local<br />
heritage site, McDougall<br />
Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S.<br />
Special events this season<br />
in Cambridge include theatre,<br />
fine arts, and holiday<br />
celebrations.<br />
Through Oct. 24.<br />
Cambridge Centre for the<br />
Arts hosts “Ken Daley –<br />
Island Breezes”; the Centre<br />
hosts the “Cookies and Kids<br />
Performing Arts Series, Oct.<br />
21 and Nov. 18.<br />
On Oct. 27, the UW School<br />
of Architecture presents<br />
“History on the Grand,” a<br />
local history symposium<br />
open to the public.<br />
The Colonel J.A. McIntosh<br />
Armoury opens to the public<br />
Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for<br />
Military Heritage Day, an<br />
annual open house hosted<br />
by the Royal Highland<br />
Fusiliers of Canada. Every<br />
year the RHF of Cambridge<br />
open their headquarters and<br />
put on an exciting display of<br />
military history including<br />
vehicles and equipment,<br />
paintings, photographs, documents,<br />
uniforms and artifacts<br />
tracing the lineage of<br />
the current regiment which<br />
dates back to at least 1837.<br />
Cambridge’s unique organization,<br />
“rare”, protector of<br />
natural sites and promoter of<br />
all things organic, offers a<br />
number of special events<br />
through the fall and winter (a<br />
modest admission fee<br />
applies) including the rare<br />
organics Poetry Night, Oct.<br />
11, “Great Grand River<br />
Views”, a walk on the rare<br />
property, Oct. 13, “Rock as<br />
Refuge,” Nov. 22; and<br />
“When Autumn Gives Way<br />
to Winter,” Dec. 1.<br />
Special Christmas-time<br />
events include the<br />
Cambridge Santa Claus<br />
Parade, Sat., Nov. 17, 6<br />
p.m., on Hespeler Road;<br />
and the Hespeler Santa<br />
Claus Parade, Saturday,<br />
December 1, at noon, followed<br />
by live entertainment<br />
and a festive Christkindl<br />
Market.<br />
Cambridge Galleries<br />
Queen’s Square holds its<br />
popular, annual studio show<br />
and sale, from Dec. 1<br />
through Jan. 2.<br />
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Spend Saturday<br />
Night with Us!<br />
Shop Cambridge Centre<br />
every Saturday Night<br />
until 9 p.m.<br />
for whoever you are<br />
Hwy 24 at Bishop Street<br />
• Over 140 shops & services<br />
including The Bay, Cambridge Ice Centre,<br />
Galaxy Cinemas, Sears, Sport Chek,<br />
Zellers and Zehrs.<br />
• Home of the<br />
Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame<br />
Monday to Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
For more information, visit or call<br />
Guest Services at 519-624-9415.<br />
Visit our website:<br />
www.cambridge-centre.com<br />
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Langdon Hall<br />
where business stays<br />
138 Exceptionally appointed - gue<br />
strooms<br />
10,000 sq.ft of conference &<br />
meeting space<br />
Complimentary high speed wired<br />
and wireless internet<br />
Full service restaurant and lounge<br />
Fitness facility<br />
Business centre<br />
Golf simulator<br />
www.futureinnscambridge.com 1-866-<br />
CAMBRIDGE cont’d from pg 11<br />
Heritage Village offers several<br />
seasonal treats, including<br />
“Moveable Feast”<br />
“Christmas Table,” and<br />
“’Twas the Night Before<br />
Christmas,” all on several<br />
dates in December.<br />
The Fire Museum and<br />
Education Centre,<br />
Cambridge, presents Toys<br />
and Tinsel Exhibition, Dec. 8<br />
and 15, as the old Galt Fire<br />
hall is decked out for<br />
Christmas with a collection<br />
of new and old toy fire<br />
engines. Model train enthusiasts<br />
will be setting up a<br />
display of vintage model<br />
railway trains.<br />
Galt Little Theatre presents<br />
“Murdered to Death,” by<br />
Peter Gordon, Oct. 25-Nov.<br />
3., a Christmas comedy,<br />
“Dear Santa” by Norm<br />
Foster, Dec. 6-15 and “As<br />
Bees in Honey Drown,” Feb.<br />
14-23.<br />
Mark the New Year with the<br />
Family New Years Eve<br />
Levee, at Hespeler arena,<br />
and Youth-a-Palooza, at the<br />
same venue.<br />
On Jan. 5, The Mill Race<br />
Folk Society presents<br />
“Twelfth Night,” a revival of<br />
an ancient mid-winter celebration<br />
in the British tradition,<br />
including festive treats,<br />
dancing, colourfuly dressed<br />
characters, live music, and<br />
a mummer's play, at the<br />
Armenian Centre.<br />
Early in 2008, Cambridge<br />
hosts the annual Dream<br />
Garden Conference, Jan.<br />
20, and the Atri Gras! Gala,<br />
Mar 1-Apr. 1 at Cambridge<br />
Galleries. The 17th annual<br />
Cambridge Coin Show goes<br />
Mar. 15 at the<br />
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Travelodge Hotel<br />
Newfoundland Club.<br />
The traditional warm welcome<br />
Cambridge has<br />
always extended to visitors<br />
begins at the Cambridge<br />
Visitor and Business<br />
Information Centre, a 3000<br />
square foot facility conveniently<br />
located at the junction<br />
of Highways 401 and<br />
24, at the gateway to the<br />
city. This centre is a great<br />
asset for tourists, offering<br />
local and provincial information<br />
and a fabulous selection<br />
of brochures, maps,<br />
coupons and more.<br />
➡ Information Cambridge<br />
Tourism 1-800-749-7560 or Email:<br />
visit@cambridgetourism.com or<br />
www.visitor.on.ca/cambridge.<br />
Cambridge’s green spaces and riverfront parklands add to the<br />
comunity’s charm.<br />
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