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| All year through to January, 2006 Guelph, Everyone Loves a Parade: Downtown Guelph Celebrations Guelph Civic Museum Downtown Guelph has been the scene for many celebration including the Provincial Winter Fair, royal visits, and of course parades. Images and objects from the museum's collection highlighted. Open daily 1-5. Guelph Museums (519) 836-1221 msuem@guelph.ca $4 - AD $3 - SR,ST,CH $10 - FAM |
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| Ongoing to January 1, 2006 Goderich, Festival of Lights Celebrations Court House Park Let Goderich warm your heart with yuletide joy, glittering lights, magical displays and fantastic sites during this annual salute to the festive holiday season. Court House Park features thousands of coloured lights and many displays. Tourism Goderich 1-800-280-7637 specialevents@town.goderich.on.ca Free Ongoing to January 1, 2006 Kitchener, A Christmas Fantasy Victoria Park, Kitchener, Get in the spirit of the holidays at 7 p.m. on November 26, at the Victoria Park clock tower. Everyone is welcome to join, and be dazzled by the ambiance, when the Christmas lights in Victoria Park will be turned on for the first time! Lights on Daily from Dusk to Midnight. 1-519-749-6558 kwtourism@golden.net www.kw-visitor.on.ca Free |
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| November 30 to December 4, 2005 Kitchener, Christkindl Market Kitchener City Hall, Bring friends and family, and discover the true spirit of Gemuetlichkeit in Kitchener-Waterloo! 1-519-741-2387 kwtourism@golden.net www.christkindlcanada.com Free Ongoing to December 31, 2005 St. Jacobs, Free Pet ID Clinic Creature Comfort Pet Emporium St. Jacobs A community service event provided at no charge to pet owners. Free Personalized ID tag/ Registration in the "Pet Recovery" database increases the success of reuniting lost pets with their families. Drop by to register your pet at: 1553 King St N, St. Jacobs (Upper Village) Creature Comfort Pet Emporium 1-519-664-3366 creaturecomfort@bellnet.ca Free |
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December 1 to 8, 2005 Baden, "Yuletide Evening Tour" Castle Kilbride Reading of "t'was the night before Christmas", tour of decorated home and warm cider. Tracy or Sherri (519) 634-8444 castle.kilbride@wilmot.ca $5 per person or $15 per family |
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| December 1 to December 31, 2005 Grand Bend, Grand Bend Festival of Lights Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce (519) 238-2001 info@grandbendtourism.com December 2, 2005 Clinton, Clinton Santa Claus Parade Main Street Starting at 6pm - A regular Santa Claus parade with floats, band, etc. and the "Jolly Old Man" himself! Pat Datema (519) 482-9146 Free December 2, 205 Lucknow, Lucknow Santa Claus Parade Main Street Starts at 7pm - Enjoy the Christmas lights while you wait for Santa Claus and our interesting themed floats. Free skating and candy after the parade. Bryan Marriage (519) 528-2220 Free December 2, 2005 Guelph, Theatre in the Trees Arboretum Centre A wonderful combination of live entertainment and buffet dinner nestled in The OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre at the University of Guelph makes Theatre in the Trees a relaxed, pleasant and thoroughly entertaining evening. The cost per person is $53.00 (all inclusive). Cash bar. Reservations are required. For mature audiences. The play may contain strong language. Doors open 6:00 p.m., Buffet Dinner 6:30 p.m., Performance 8:00 p.m. Please contact us for show information. Additional dates , 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 Barb Watson - Ash 519-824-4120 x 54110 arbor@uoguelph.ca $53.00 |
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| December 3 to 17, 2005 Rockton, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Westfield Heritage Village Celebrate Christmas past from the Georgian to the Modern eras and feel the warmth of the season through plays, food samples, fireworks, horse and wagon rides and a visit from Saint Nick. Runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Also Saturday December 3, 10 & 17 Westfield 1-800-883-0104 west@nonline.net $12.50 AD, $11.50 SR, $6.50 CH December 4, 2005 Zurich, Zurich Lighted Santa Claus Parade Vickie Wilder (519) 263-5343 Free December 4 to 11, 2005 Kitchener, Country Christmas Doon Heritage Crossroads Enjoy a Christmas in the country from the last turn of the century, with all the seasonal trimmings. Meet Father Christmas, sing along with Christmas carols in the Freeport Church, pile onto a horse drawn wagon and enjoy the sites and sounds of a Christmas past. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. — also December 18. Tom Reitz 519 748-1914 rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca $6.00 adult, $3.00 child, $15.00 family December 4 to 11, 2005 Rockton, The Christmas Table Westfield Heritage Village Eat your way through a four course historical dinner and magical tour through Christmas traditions. Limited seating. Tickets go on sale on the first business day in September. Westfield 1-800-883-0104 west@nonline.net $55.00 per person December 9, 2005 Seafort, Dinner/Dance - Royal Airs Seaforth & District Community Centre David Campbell (519) 527-0521 December 9 and 10, 2005 Kitchener, Doon by Lantern Light Tours Doon Heritage Crossroads Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in the early 20th century. Enjoy a lantern lit walking tour of the village, and a horse drawn wagon ride, followed by a carol concert in the Freeport Church. Capacity is limited. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Book by phone (519)748-1914. MasterCard and Visa accepted. No cancellations or refunds. Seasonal clothing recommended. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 6. Tours at 7 pm and 8:30 pm. — also December 16 and 22 Tom Reitz 519 748-1914 rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca $8.50 per person (GST included) December 11, 2005 Fergus/Elora, ChristmasFestival Wellington County Museum & Archives 12-4:00 pm. Traditional seasonal displays and activities. Food, entertainment, activities. Cty Rd #18 between Fergus & Elora. Front desk 519-846-0916 x 221 info@wcm.on.ca $1 per person |
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| December 17, 2005 Kitchener, Starry Night Doon Heritage Crossroads The Friends of Doon Heritage Crossroad's annual Christmas extravaganza! Experience the living history village in its finest lamp-lit beauty, with over 150 kerosene lamps to light your way from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Music, food and good cheer under the silent stars are sure to get you and your family into the true spirit of Christmas. Great door prizes. Capacity is limited. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Book by phone (519)748-1914. MasterCard and Visa accepted. No cancellations or refunds. Seasonal clothing recommended. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 6. Tom Reitz 519 748-1914 rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca $16.00 per adult, $8.50 per child (GST included) |
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| December 31, 2005 Kitchener, Kitchener Festival of the Night Kitchener City Hall, This is an alcohol-free family event held each year at Kitchener City Hall. The event includes bands, food, activities, and ice-sculptures. Hours - 4 p.m. to Midnight 1-800-265-6959 kwtourism@golden.net www.kw-visitor.on.ca Free December 31, 2005 Brantford, Brantford Kinsmen Club's -- 7th Annual Families First New Years Eve Brantford Mall -- 300 King Georg Rd. Join us at the Brantford Mall and Celebrate the New Year with your children. This event is enjoyed by thousands every year. Performers and/or Activities: There are many activities like Jump N' Bounce, Happy Hat Making, Imagination Station, face painting, clowns, live entertainment and much more. Our commitment is to help build a stronger community through family involvement; come have a fun, safe, enjoyable evening with us on New Year's Eve. Wheelchair accessible: Yes Handicapped Parking: Yes Contact T. Sevier brantford_kinsmen@canada.com |
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