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2008
SHAW FESTIVAL
APRIL – NOvembeR 2008
NIAGARA-ON-tHe-LAKe
Enjoy the plays of George
Bernard Shaw and his
contemporaries, presented
on three distinctive stages in
the historic town of Niagaraon-the-Lake.
Take a guided
backstage tour and dig deeply
into the unique history of this
repertory theatre company, plus
learn about facets of theatre
production. Tours available
Tuesdays, Saturdays and
Sundays, from June 1 through
November 2.
shawfest.com 1-800-511-7429
LuMINATO
JUNe 6–15, 2008
tORONtO
Toronto’s Festival of Arts and
Creativity illuminates the city for a
second outstanding year. Share
in this celebration of dance,
music, theatre, film, literature and
visual arts that shines a light on
the city’s cultural diversity.
luminato.com (416) 368-3100
LONDON
INTERNATIONAL
CHILDREN’S ARTS
FESTIVAL
JUNe 4–7, 2008
LONDON
This magical festival celebrates
the spirit and imagination of
children. Kids and parents will
love the diverse theatre, puppetry,
storytelling, music and dance.
Challenging workshops get your
kids’ creative juices flowing.
londonchildfest.com
(519) 645-6739
Photo: Stephanie Berger.
ROGERS CHINESE
LANTERN FESTIVAL
JULY 31 – OctObeR 12, 2008
tORONtO
More than 40 magnificently
illuminated large-scale lanterns
depicting Chinese landmarks
and mythology light up Ontario
Place. Don’t miss one of the most
exciting displays of Chinese
culture seen in North America.
chineselanternfestival.ca
1-866-663-4386
JuNE
ApRIL JuLY
COLLINGWOOD ELVIS
FESTIVAL
JULY 24–27, 2008
cOLLINGWOOD
Grab your blue suede shoes
and head to Collingwood and
celebrate the music of The King
of Rock ‘n Roll. Featuring the
classic car parade, a midway,
pancake breakfasts – and some
of the best Elvis impersonators in
the world.
collingwoodelvisfestival.com
1-866-444-1162
TORONTO
INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL (TIFF)
SePtembeR 4–13, 2008
tORONtO
The stars come out during TIFF,
the world’s second-largest film
festival, featuring more than 250
films from around the globe. For
10 days, the city’s abuzz with
public screenings, galas and
Hollywood celebs.
tiff08.ca 1-877-968-3456
FORT FRIGHT NIGHT
AT FORT WILLIAM
HISTORICAL pARK
OctObeR 17–19, 24–26, 2008
tHUNDeR bAY
Get into the Halloween spirit at
a super-spooky Fort Fright Night.
Take a frightening tour of Fort
William and hear blood-curdling
screams and disturbing bumps
in the night. This one’s not for the
faint of heart!
fwhp.ca (807) 473-2344
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SEpTEMBER
FEBRuARY
OCTOBER MAY
2009
WINTERLuDE
FebRUARY 1–17, 2009
OttAWA
Come to Ottawa for Winterlude
and celebrate the best of
winter! Kids and adults alike
will love the snow playground,
the concerts and skating on the
Rideau Canal. Test your sculpting
skills at the Public Ice Carving
Challenge.
winterlude.ca 1-866-661-3530
SANTÉ: THE BLOOR-
YORKVILLE WINE
FESTIVAL
mAY 2009
tORONtO
Raise your glass to some of the
world’s finest vintages at Santé,
Toronto’s premier wine festival.
Savour gourmet meals, attend
wine-tasting seminars and mingle
with master winemakers.
santewinefestival.net