|
Date |
Event |
Contact |
|
JANUARY
2008 |
|
12
10 am - 4 pm |
Old Snowmobile Show: Eganville Sno-drifters Clubhouse, Eganville
www.oldsledheads.com |
613-628-2466 |
|
18 to 27 |
Cabin Fever Winter Festival: Petawawa Civic Centre, Various Locations, Petawawa
www.cabinfeverpetawawa.ca |
613-687-5678 ext.
22 |
|
19 |
Family Poker Run: Timberline Snowmobile Club, Pembroke |
613-687-5181 |
|
19 |
Annual Robbie Burns Night: Mataway Park, Renfrew |
613-649-2605 |
|
23 to 26 |
Optimist Winter Carnival:
Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior
www.arnprior.ca |
613-623-7301 |
|
26
5:30 pm |
2007 Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala:
Germania Club, Pembroke
www.upperottawavalleychamber.com |
613-732-1492 |
| 26 |
Annual Robbie Burns Night: Legion Hall, Eganville |
613-628-2234 |
|
27 |
Judo Tournament:
Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior
www.arnprior.ca |
613-623-7301 |
| 31 to Feb. 3 |
Snowspree Winter CArnival: Pembroke Armouries, Waterfront & Ottawa River, Pembroke
www.pembroke.ca |
613-735-6821 ext.
1501 |
|
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FEBRUARY
2008 |
|
1 to 3 |
Cobden Winter Carnival:
Cobden |
613-646-2111 |
| 1 to 3 |
Snowfun Weekend: Killaloe Outdoor Rink, Killaloe
www.killaloe-hagarty-richards.ca |
613-757-2300 |
| 1 to 3 |
Winter Carnival: Chalk River Lion's Hall, Chalk River
www.chalkriverlions.org |
613-584-4406 |
|
2 |
Jersey Day: Calabogie Peaks Resort, Calabogie
www.calabogie.com |
800-669-4861 |
| 8 to 10 |
Douglas Frosty Fun: Douglas
www.admastonbromley.com |
613-432-2885 |
|
9
4 to 9 pm |
21st Annual Monster Poker Run: Timberline Clubhouse, Pembroke
www.snowcountryscsa.ca |
613-687-5181 |
|
9 |
Silver Spoon Cross Country Ski Race: Deep River Cross Country Trails, Deep River
www.bright-ideas-software.com/silverspoon |
613-584-9281 |
|
14 to 17 |
Timberfest: Barry's Bay
www.timberfest.com |
613-756-2747 |
|
14 to 17 |
The Granary's Chocolate Fantasy: The Granary Schnitzel House Restaurant, Eganville
www.granaryrestaurant.ca |
613-628-2723 |
|
16 |
Renfrew Victoria Hospital Gala: Renfrew Armouries, Renfrew
www.renfrew150.ca |
|
| 23 & 24 |
Bonnechere Cup: Eganville Sno-drifters Clubhouse, Eganville
www.bonnecherecup.ca |
613-628-3633 |
23
6 am - 5 pm |
Ice Fishing Derby:
Calabogie Lake, Calabogie |
613-752-0453 |
|
23
12 pm - 3 pm |
Cobden Civitan 1st Annual Fishing Derby:
Muskrat Lake, Cobden |
613-646-9504
or
613-433-2795 |
|
|
|
|
|
MARCH
2008 |
9
10 am to 4 pm |
Mardi Gras: Alice Hill Park, Alice
alicehillpark@hotmail.com |
613-732-2776 |
|
14 to 17 |
35th St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations:
Douglas Tavern, Douglas |
613-649-2242 |
| 15 |
Mardi Gras Celebrations: Calabogie Peaks Resort, Calabogie
www.calabogie.com |
800-669-4861 |
| 15
8:30 pm to 12:30 am |
St. Patrick's Dance: Chalk River Lion's Hall, Chalk River |
613-584-4765 |
| 23 & 24 |
Easter Brunch: Calabogie Peaks Resort, Calabogie
www.calabogie.com |
800-669-4861 |
| 28 to 30 |
Arnprior & Area Quilters Guild Show:
Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior
www.arnprior.ca |
613-623-7301 |
| 28 to 30 |
Valley Heritage & Multicultural Hockey Tournament:
Paul J. Yakabuski Arena, Barry's Bay
heritage@wilno.org |
613-756-1743 |
28 to 30
2 & 7:30 pm |
Little Shop of Horrors: Festival Hall, Pembroke
www.pembrokelittletheatre.com |
613-735-1775 |
| 29 |
BBQ, Dance and Annual General Meeting: Timberline Snowmobile Club, Pembroke |
613-687-5181 |
| |
|
|
|
APRIL
2008 |
|
4 to 6 |
Miss Teen Ontario East Pageant: Renfrew
www.renfrew150.ca |
|
|
18 to 20 |
Petawawa Showcase: Petawawa Civic Centre, Petawawa
www.petawawashowcase.com |
|
19 |
Indoor Garage Sale: Calabogie Peaks Resort, Calabogie
www.calabogie.com |
800-669-4861 |
|
19
8 pm to 1 am |
Renfrew County ATV Club Fundraiser Dance: Pembroke Golf Course, Pembroke
www.renfrewcountyatv.ca |
613-735-7646 |
|
20
3pm |
Ottawa Valley Music Festival Concert Series: Mozart at 252, Grace Lutheran Church, Eganville
www.valleyfestival.ca |
613-754-5217 |
|
21 to 27 |
Telus Cup National Midget Hockey Championship: Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior
www.arnprior.ca |
613-623-7301 |
|
25 to 27 |
Petawawa Sportsman Show: Petawawa Civic Centre, Petawawa
www.petawawashow.com |
|
|
27
11 am to 4 pm |
Chutes Coulonge: Grand Opening Chutes Coulonge, Fort Coulonge, Quebec
www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca |
819-683-2770 |
27
2 pm |
Pembroke Symphony Orchestra: "F" is for FINALE Concert, Pembroke
www.pembrokesymphony.org |
613-687-2660 |
|
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|
|
MAY
2008 |
|
2 & 3 |
Big Wave World Championships: Greyhound Buseater & Lorne Rapids - Ottawa River, Beachburg
www.wildernesstours.com |
613-646-2241 ext.
245 |
|
3
11 am to 9 pm |
Kashub Day Celebrations: Wilno Heritage Park, Wilno
www.wilno.org |
613-756-1743 |
3
9 am |
Renfrew County ATV Club Rally in the Valley: Warm-up shelter off Round Lake Road
www.renfrewcountyatv.ca |
613-735-8903
(evenings) |
|
3
1 to
3 pm |
Teddy Bear Picnic: Petawawa Civic Centre, Petawawa
www.petawawa.ca |
613-687-5678 ext. 22 |
| 3 2pm
- 5pm |
Gary
Howard: The Rassler from Renfrew: Red Canoe Cafe
at Wilno Station Inn, Wilno, 2:00pm-5:00pm |
613-432-7184 |
10
(rain date May 17/08) |
Mother Goose Bed Races: A Fundraiser for CHEO, Logos Land, Cobden
www.logosland.com/bedraces.htm |
|
|
10 |
Spring Smorgasbord: Marguerite Centre, Pembroke
www.pembrokefarmersmarket.com |
613-646-7878 |
|
11 |
Mother's Day Brunch: Calabogie Peaks Resort, Calabogie
www.calabogie.com |
800-669-4861 |
|
17 |
Bay Day: Various Locations, Barry's Bay
www.madawaskavalley.on.ca |
613-756-1644 |
|
21 to Oct. 18 |
Pembroke Farmers’
Market: Lake and Victoria Streets, Pembroke, Wednesdays and Saturdays
|
613-646-7878 |
|
24 to Oct. 18 8am
- 12pm |
Cobden Farmers’ Market:
Cobden Fairgrounds, Saturdays 8am
to 12 pm |
613-638-5695 |
| 31 9am
- 1pm |
Matawatchan
Community Market - Plant Sale: Matawatchan, downs@aryntel.net,
9:00am-1:00pm |
613-333-5534 |
31
11 am |
Official Unveiling of New Heritage Mural & Grand Opening of Champlain Trail Pioneer Village & Museum: Champlain Trail Pioneer Village & Museum, Pembroke
www.pembroke.ca
www.downtownpembroke.com/pioneervillage
|
613-735-3413 |
|
Late May |
The Burnstown Affair
of the Arts: Burnstown
www.burnstown.ca |
866-271-4737 |
|
|
|
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|
JUNE
2008 |
|
7 - 8 & 14 -15
10 am to 6 pm |
The Pontiac Artists'
Studio Tour: Pontiac County, Quebec
www.pontiacartists.com |
819-647-6365 |
|
8 |
6th Annual Petawawa
Heritage Society Golf Tournament: Twin Rivers Golf
Course, Petawawa, ann_@sympatico.ca |
613-687-5054 |
|
8 |
5th Annual Miramichi Lodge Paddlequest: Petawawa Point, Petawawa
www.thedailyobserver.ca |
613-732-3691 ext.
228 |
|
8 2pm
- 5pm |
Reception for the opening of Back is Beautiful,
by Photographer Barney McCaffrey, Wilno Station
Inn, Wilno |
|
|
8 2pm - 8pm |
Sunny Dale Acres Lake Dore Revival Dance, Renfrew
Armouries, Food available at 1960 prices, Special
appearances, Tickets: $20 each, Under 16: Free,
It's a family day. |
613-732-4090 613-735-4332 613-646-2197 613-584-2096 613-628-2272 819-689-5161 |
|
8
3 pm |
The Ottawa Valley
Music Festival Concert Series: Baroque Gems, St. Peters Celestine R.C. Church, Pakenham
www.valleyfestival.ca |
613-754-5217 |
|
13 to 22 |
Civic Centre
Days Summer Festival: Petawawa Civic Centre, Petawawa
www.petawawa.ca |
613-687-5678 ext.
22 |
|
14 8 am - 12 pm |
The Cobden Farmers
Market First Annual Community Yard Sale, Spaces
are available to rent. Local produce, home baking,
wood creations, stained glass, braided rugs, dried
flowers and many more unique creations. |
613-433-8934 |
|
15 |
Father's Day Special: Owl Rafting, Ottawa River, Forester's Falls
www.owlrafting.com |
800-461-7238 |
| 19 8
am - 12 pm |
The
Cobden Farmers Market Celebrates Christmas in July:
The outdoor vendors will have in season produce
and the inside vendors will have that perfect gift
for that "hard to buy" person on your
list. |
613-433-8934 |
| 21 |
2nd Annual Teddy Bears CHEA Charity Picnic: Logos Land, Cobden
www.logosland.com |
|
21 9:30 am |
The Bear ATV Fun Run: Sleepy-Eyed Bear Restaurant,
Deacon |
613-625-2460 |
|
21 |
Official Opening of Ross Museum, Foresters Falls,
www.rossmuseum.ca |
613-646-7634 |
|
21 |
Aboriginal Day: The
Algonquin Trading Post, Golden Lake
www.algonquintradingpost.com |
613-625-9977 |
21
9:30 am to 3 pm |
Taste of the Valley "Arnprior": Arnprior Fairgrounds, Arnprior,
Local farmers and artisans will
be demonstrating and selling their locally grown
or produced goods |
613-992-9960 or 613-623-7482 |
|
21 to Oct. 11 9am
- 1pm |
Matawatchan Community
Market: Community Hall, Matawatchan, Saturdays |
613-333-5534 |
|
22 |
Ontario Whitewater
Kayak and Open Canoe Championships: Madawaska Kanu Centre, Barry's Bay
www.mkc.ca |
613-756-3620 |
| 25 to Jul. 20 |
Carl Zwierlein Art Exhibit: Mission House Museum and Gallery, Combermere
www.missionhousemuseum.com |
613-756-2259 |
| 26 |
International
Miniature Aircraft Association (IMAA) Rally of Giants,
Arnprior Airport, Arnprior, www.giantscalecanada.com |
|
| 28 8
am - 12 pm |
The
Cobden Farmers Market Canada Day Celebrations: Join
us for cake and visit the local vendors both inside
and outside. There is always a great selection of
produce, home baking and local craftspeople displaying
their talents. |
613-433-8934 |
29
9 am |
Barry's Bay Triathlon and Duathlon: Lakeshore Park, Barry's Bay
www.barrysbaytriathlon.com |
|
|
29 |
Strawberry Social: Champlain Trail Pioneer Museum, Pembroke
www.downtownpembroke.com/pioneervillage |
613-735-0517 |
|
29 |
Westmeath Canada
Day: Westmeath Community Centre, Westmeath, Community
yard sale, horseshoe tournament, pig roast dinner,
music and fireworks. bqrylls@nrtco.net |
|
|
29 |
Opening Day: Downhill Mountain Biking & Scenic Sky Rides: Calabogie Peaks & Resort, Calabogie
www.calabogie.com |
800-669-4861 |
|
29
1 to 3 pm |
Strawberry Tea: School House Museum. Laurentian Hills |
613-584-2917 |
|
|
|
|
|
JULY
2008 |
|
Jul. & Aug. |
Children's Program: Bonnechere Provincial Park, Killaloe - Saturdays & Sundays
www.bonnecherepark.on.ca |
613-757-2103 |
|
Jul. & Aug. |
The Canoe... A Canadian Cultural Icon: East Beach Picnic Pavilion, Algonquin Provincial Park
www.algonquinpark.on.ca |
613-637-2828 |
|
Jul 1 to Aug. 31 |
Waterfront LIVE!: Riverwalk Amphitheatre, Pembroke
www.pembroke.ca |
613-735-6821 ext.
1501 |
|
July 1 CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: |
|
| |
Arnprior, Robert Simpson Park
www.arnprior.ca |
613-623-7301 |
| |
Barry’s Bay, Lakeshore Park & Railway Station
www.madawaskavalley.on.ca |
613-756-2747 |
| |
Bonnechere Provincial Park, Killaloe
www.bonnecherepark.on.ca |
613-757-2103 |
| |
Calabogie, Lakeside Activities & Fireworks
www.somuchmore.ca |
613-752-2222 |
| |
Deep River
www.deepriver.ca |
613-584-2000 ext.
103 |
| |
Killaloe
www.killaloe-hagarty-richards.ca |
613-757-2300 |
| |
Pembroke, Pembroke Waterfront
www.pembroke.ca |
613-735-6821 ext.
1501 |
| |
Petawawa, Millenium Trail
www.petawawa.ca |
613-687-5678 ext.
22 |
1 to 19
10 am to 1 pm |
Bonnechere Museum Fossil Hunts: Bonnechere Museum, Eganville
www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/museum.html |
613-628-1000 |
| 1 |
HBC Run for Canada: Mew Lake Campground, Algonquin Park
www.hbcrunforcanada.ca |
705-633-1000 |
Jul. 5 to Aug. 3
9 am to 4 pm |
Pontiac School of the Arts: Stone School, 28 Mill Street, Portage-du-Fort, Quebec
www.pontiacschoolofthearts.com |
819-647-2291 |
5
9 am to 3 pm |
Bass Fishing Derby (free): Calabogie Lake, Calabogie |
613-752-0453 |
5 1:30
pm - 3:30 pm |
Princess
Tea Party: Hugli's Blueberry Ranch, Pembroke, info
at www.blueberryranch.ca |
613-638-1288 |
8 to 11
10 am |
Sands of Time Festival: Bonnechere Provincial Park, Killaloe
www.bonnecherepark.on.ca |
613-757-2103 |
| 8 to 13 |
Quilt Exhibit & Workshop: Bonnechere Museum, Eganville
www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/museum.html |
613-628-1000 |
9
start 5:45 pm |
36th Annul 6 X 1 Mike Relay Race: Centennial Terrace, Deep River
www.deepriver.ca |
613-584-2000 ext.
103 |
10 7:30
pm to 12 am |
Songwriter's
Showcase: Red Canoe Cafe
at Wilno Station Inn, Wilno |
613-432-7184 |
12 8
pm |
Canadian
songwriter Glen Reid performs popular hits by Gordon
Lightfoot, Ian Tyson, Stompin Tom, Anne Murray and
his own music: Red Canoe Cafe
at Wilno Station Inn, Wilno, 2:00pm-5:00pm |
613-432-7184 |
| 12 & 13 |
Champlain Trail Pioneer Village & Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration: Champlain Trail Pioneer Village & Museum, Pembroke
www.downtownpembroke.com/pioneervillage |
613-735-0517 |
|
12 & 13
10 am to 5 pm |
Madawaska Valley
Arts & Crafts Festival: Railway Station, Barry's Bay
www.southof60.com |
613-756-5885 |
|
12 & 13
10 am to 4 pm |
Pioneer Day:
Ross Museum, Foresters Falls, www.rossmuseum.ca |
613-646-7364 |
|
12 & 13 |
Rock Bass Family Fishing Day: Whitefish Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park
www.algonquinpark.on.ca |
705-633-5572 |
|
14 to 18 |
Kids in Kayaks: Wilderness Tours Resort, Beachburg
www.ottawakayak.com |
613-646-2241 |
|
17 8 pm |
Songwriter Ana Miura performs: Red Canoe Cafe
at Wilno Station Inn, Wilno, 2:00pm-5:00pm |
613-432-7184 |
|
18 to 20 |
FINAL World Electronic
Music Festival: Madawaska Ontario, www.wemf.com |
|
|
19 & 20
10 am to 4:30 pm |
Hard Rock Weekends: Bonnechere Caves, Eganville
www.bonnecherecaves.com |
613-628-2283 |
|
20 to 27
10 am to 4 pm |
Old Home Week Open House (free): McDougall Mill Museum, Renfrew
www.renfrewmuseum.ca |
613-432-2129 |
|
20 to 27 |
Old Home Week : Various Locations, Renfrew
www.renfrew150.ca |
|
|
23 to Aug. 10 |
Miriam Harrison Art Exhibit: Mission House Museum and Gallery, Combermere
www.missionhousemuseum.com |
613-756-2259 |
|
24 7:30 pm to 12 am |
Songwriter's Showcase: Red Canoe Cafe
at Wilno Station Inn, Wilno |
613-432-7184 |
|
24 to 27 |
Mattawa Voyageur
Days: Explorer's Point, Mattawa
www.voyageurdays.com |
800-267-4222 |
|
24 to 27 |
Palmer Rapids Twin
Music Festivals: Madawaska River, Palmer Rapids
www.palmerrapids.ca |
613-758-2747 |
|
26
10 am to 3 pm |
Logger's Day: Algonquin Logging Museum, Algonquin Provincial Park
www.algonquinpark.on.ca |
613-637-2828 |
27
9 am to 5 pm |
Herbfest: The Herb Garden, Almonte
www.herbfest.ca |
613-256-0228 |
|
27
7 pm |
Wakami Wailers Outdoor Concert: Outdoor Theatre, Algonquin Provincial Park
www.algonquinpark.on.ca |
613-637-2828 |
|
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|
|
|
AUGUST
2008 |
|
1 to 3 |
Summerfest: Deep River
www.summerfest.ca |
613-584-9550 |
|
2 to 4 |
50th Anniversary Celebrations & Lowertown School Reunion: Champlain Trail Pioneer Village & Museum, Pembroke
www.downtownpembroke.com/pioneervillage |
613-735-0517 |
|
2 8 pm |
UTurn: Festival Hall,
410 Isabella Street, Pembroke, Free admission. Live
music. www.uturnpembroke.com |
613-732-2421 |
|
2 |
Cross River Swim: Ottawa River, Deep River
www.deepriver.ca |
613-584-2000 |
|
3 |
150th Anniversary of Canadian Kashub Culture: Wilno Heritage Park, Wilno
www.wilno.org |
613-756-1743 |
|
3 |
CO Blitz: Combermere Community Centre, Combermere
www.madawaskavalley.on.ca |
613-756-2747 |
|
3 |
Deep River Triathlon: Deep River
www.deepriver.ca |
613-584-2000 ext.
103 |
|
3
11 am to 6 pm |
Family Fun Day: Chutes Coulonge, Fort Coulonge
www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca |
819-683-2770 |
|
3
11:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Fun Day: School House Museum, Laurentian Hills, Quebec |
613-584-2917 |
|
5 to 10 |
Pembroke Waterfront
Festival & 180th Anniversary Celebrations: Pembroke Waterfront, Pembroke
www.pembrokefestivals.com |
613-735-6821 ext.
1501 |
| 7 to 10 |
Virago (Motorcycle) Owners Club 26th Annual "Family Reunion": Pembroke
www.viragoownersclub.org |
613-623-9744 |
|
8 to 10 |
Arnprior Fair:
Arnprior
Agricultural Grounds, Arnprior |
613-623-4246 |
|
9
1 to 3 pm |
Teddy Bears Picnic:
Ross Museum, Foresters Falls, www.rossmuseum.ca |
613-646-7364 |
9 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Pirate Boot Camp: Hugli's Blueberry Ranch, Pembroke,
info at www.blueberryranch.ca |
613-638-1288 |
10 1 to 5 pm |
Old Fashioned Family Fun Fair: Bonnechere Manor |
613-432-4873 |
|
11 to 15 |
Kids in Kayaks: Wilderness Tours Resort, Beachburg
www.ottawakayak.com |
613-646-2241 ext.
245 |
|
13 to 31 |
Betty Drevniok Art Exhibit: Mission House Museum and Gallery, Combermere
www.missionhousemuseum.com |
613-756-2259 |
|
15 to 18 |
Pikwakanagan Traditional
Pow Wow: Pikwakanagan, Golden Lake
www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com |
613-625-2800 |
|
16 11 am |
Faith Fest: Petawawa
Civic Centre, Free admission. All are welcome to
enjoy a day of fun and games, live music, prizes,
and much more. www.petawawafaithfest.com |
613-687-0677 |
|
16
10 am to 4 pm |
Festival of Antiques: Ross Museum, Foresters Falls (Appraisals 1 - 4 pm)
www.rossmuseum.ca |
613-646-7364 |
|
16 4pm |
Celebrating 40 years
of Camping Enjoyment at BonaVista Campground, www.bonavistacampground.ca |
613-646-2716 |
|
16 & 17
10 am to 4:30 pm |
Hard Rock Weekends: Bonnechere Caves, Eganville
www.bonnecherecaves.com |
613-628-2283 |
|
16
10 am to 1 pm |
Bonnechere Museum Fossil Hunts: Bonnechere Museum, Eganville
www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/museum.html |
613-628-1000
|
|
17
3 pm |
Ottawa Valley Music Festival Concert Series: Classic Broadway!, Grace-St. Andrew’s
United Church, Arnprior
www.valleyfestival.ca |
613-754-5217 |
17 7 pm |
Candlelight Memorial Service Celebrating the Lives
of Former Residents and Staff: Bonnechere Manor |
613-432-4873 |
|
22 to 24 |
Cobden Agricultural
Fair:Cobden Fairgrounds,Cobden
www.cobdenfair.blogspot.com |
613-646-2426 |