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Dundas Farmers’ Market
Continuing every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Municipal Parking Lot 7D at Hatt Street and Miller’s Lane |
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 To October
Makers’ Market
www.hamiltoninternationalvillage.ca/MakersMarket.asp
Ferguson Station International Village
King Street East & Ferguson Street
First Saturday, May - October, 11 am - 3 pm
Courtyard of Christ's Church Cathedral
262 James St. North
Third Saturday, April - October, 10 am - 3 pm
St. Paul's
1140 King St. West
Fourth Saturday, May - October, 11 am - 4 pm
- Handmade goods
- Organic foods
- Local art
- Vintage items
- Workshops and tours
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| AUGUST |
 August 7 from 12pm-9pm.
Y108 Rock N Roll Picnic 2010
Presented By: Y108/AM900 CHML/THE NEW COUNTRY 95.3
Join us Saturday August 7th for Hamilton’s best free live music event, with free
admission, vendor alley, family fun zone and licensed Lakeport hospitality area. Proceeds
support the CHML/Y108 Children’s Fund.
BANDS:
- Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip
- Coney Hatch - One Time Only Full Original Lineup!
- Lee Harvey Osmond
- The Respectables
- Fozzy featuring WWE superstar Chris Jericho
- Hollowick
- 40 Sons
- Y108 Indie Band Slam Winner
http://www.y108.ca/RockandRollPicnic2010.aspx |
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 August 14
Hamilton Harbour Fishing Derby
Presented By: Hamilton Waterfront Trust
Adults and kids fishing derby - catch and release fish caught anywhere in the harbour.
Prizes available! A day of activities, prizes, educational programs, and lots of fishing!
www.hamiltonwaterfront.com |
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| SEPTEMBER |
September 11 from 8:00 am to 5 pm
Antique Show
Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West , Dundas Ontario
1-800-667-0619
www.antiqueshowscanada.com/christie.htm
Canada’s favourite Antique Show with over 300 dealers and almost 10 acres of
antiques. Here you'll find hundreds of golf items, tins, scientific instruments, folk art,
postcards, native artifacts, Canadian country, fine art, nostalgia items, furniture and
much more. Browse or buy that special something from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Food
vendors provide lunch or a light snack. Admission fee of $8.00 applies. For show
information, contact Jeff Gadsden at 1-800-667-0619 or visit
www.antiqueshowscanada.com/christie.htm. Please, no dogs on show field |
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 September 11 at 7:30pm
WWE presents RAW WORLD TOUR
COPPS COLISEUM
- Eight Huge RAW matches!!! Four Championships are on the line
- "The Viper" Randy Orton vs. "Celtic Warrior" Sheamus for the WWE
Championship
- "Rated R Superstar" Edge and Chris Jericho team up to take on The Nexus in a
WWE Tag Team match
- The Miz defends the United States Championship against "The World%u2019s Strongest
Man" Mark Henry
- Also there:
- "Canada's Own" The Hart Dynasty
- Evan Bourne
- Ted DiBiase, Jr
- "Canada's Own" Maryse
- Zack Ryder
- Goldust
- Primo
- The Bellas
- *Card subject to change
Website: http://www.wwe.com/ |
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 September 17 at 8:00pm
Kim Koren - CD Release Party
THE STUDIO AT HAMILTON PLACE
http://www.myspace.com/kimkoren |
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September 17 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Equestrian Ride
Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governors Road , Dundas Ontario
905-525-2181
Camp overnight in the magnificent Dundas Valley and enjoy a weekend of trail riding and
fun all in support of a great cause. Camp Friday and Saturday night, including a delicious
dinner Saturday evening or camp just Saturday evening. Campers must pre-register by
calling 905-525-2181. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., take part in guided and unguided
rides, a poker run and the chance to win great prizes. All monies raised go toward Dundas
Valley trails, including horse-friendly bridges. For more information, please call
905-525-2181. |
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September 19 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Telling Tales - A Family Festival of Stories
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Celebrating Canada’s leading children’s writers, illustrators and musicians with
programs for all ages. More than a celebration of stories, Telling Tales is an important
fundraising event, committed to providing financial assistance to much-needed local
literacy programs. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please
call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. |
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 September 18 & 19
13th Annual Hamilton-Halton Fall Wedding Show 2010
The Careport Centre, 270 Longwood Road, Hamilton (In Innovation Park)
Show Times: 12noon-5pm daily
Fashion Shows:1:30pm & 3:30pm daily
You need time to properly plan a wedding. Get a jump-start by being one of the hundreds of
engaged couples, their family members, and friends attend the show each year to make
important buying decisions for their special day. They also come to watch our spectacular
fashion show and to try their luck at winning one of the many fantastic door prizes and
draws, plus much more...
You'll meet over 120 top bridal professionals all in one convenient location who will help
you to make important buying decisions for your special day. |
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 September 19 from 10:30 am - 5:30
pm
Hamilton Autism Awarenes Walk-A-Thon
Christie Lake Conservation Area
http://www.cnaf.net |
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 September 22 at 7:30pm
Shall We Dance On Ice
Copps Coliseum
Ice Dance Teams from the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, including: Olympic Gold
Medalists Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir (Canada), Olympic Silver Medalists Meryl Davis
& Charlie White (USA), along with 2006 Olympic Silver Medalists Tanith Belbin &
Ben Agosto (USA) |
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 September 25 at 6:00pm
Big City Life
The Studio at Hamilton Place
http://www.bigcitylifehamilton.com/home.html
Big City Life will be holding the first annual fashion show, September 25, 2010, at the
Hamilton Place Studio. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, tickets cost $30.00. The night will be
hosted by our filmmaking/ comedian, Patrick Coppolino. The purpose of this event is to
showcase the community of Hamilton based on individuality and creativity. Big City Life
will be showcasing Hamilton models; designers; boutiques; make-up artists; hair stylists;
artists; photographers; dancers, along with community organizations.
This is a non-profit event. All of the money donated to Big City Life will go towards the
event; all proceeds will be given to City Kidz. Hamilton having the highest child poverty
rate in all of Canada, it is no longer going unnoticed. City Kidz is an organization in
the community of Hamilton, which focuses on making an end to child poverty. The
organization comes straight from the heart, building children with inspiration, dreams and
achievement. Since they give so much to improve our community, this event is to give back
to them with awareness and appreciation to making a difference and a step forward in the
Hamilton community. |
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| OCTOBER |
 October 1 at 7:00pm
Living Pink Through Fashion
The Studio at Hamilton Place
To benefit breast cancer patients through the Breast Cancer Society of Canada
The “Living Pink Through Fashion” Movement was created out of the hearts of
Kimberly Edwards, International Model & Designer of “K, Turn Around” Jewelry
& Karen Smith of Beauty in Motion. There will be fashion on the runway, live and
silent auctions, live entertainment, door prizes and more surprises than you can shake a
stick at. Come on out for a night of excitement & fun to benefit breast cancer
research.
Special Guests:
International Model – Kimberly Edwards
Former Contestant on reality show, The Bachelor – Jessie Sulidis
Musical Artist – Shawnee Talbot
Host & Personality – Sam Cook
Website: http://livingpink.info/tag/living-pink-through-fashion/ |
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October 1 - 3 from 10 am to 5 pm daily.
Autumn Leaves Pottery Studio Tour
Every fall the artists of the Autumn Leaves Studio Tour invite the public into their homes
and studios. This year on October 3, 4 and 5 explore and discuss the diversity of each
artist’s creative expression and process. The range of mediums include; watercolours,
acrylics and oils, fiber art, wood, glass, pottery, gourds, preserves, print and metal.
Over 56 artists will participate in the 2008 Autumn Leaves Studio Tour at 23 studio
locations. Bring some friends, enjoy and be inspired by the experience of the country
roads that connect this amazing network of artists. As you travel through the heart of
Grey County you will find that perfect piece to take home. Please also visit the lodging,
shops, eateries and other community supporters that advertise with the Autumn Leaves
Studio Tour.
The Autumn Leaves Studio Tour is just two hours north west of Toronto, one hour north of
Guelph & 30 minutes from Owen Sound and Collingwood.For
more information, go to http://www.autumnleavesstudiotour.ca. |
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October 2 - 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2010 Dundas Studio Tour
This year we're celebrating our 11th Anniversary. Come celebrate with us! Our 27 artists,
in their creative ways, will explore the them of "Cake!" to mark this milestone.
For more information, go to http://dundasstudiotour.ca. |
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 October 23 - 24
The Hamilton Baby Expo
Hamilton Convention Centre
From pregnancy to preschool, the Hamilton Baby Expo is the place to be for young families,
parents-to-be, grandparents and caregivers of young children. With partial admission
proceeds going to support the Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton, this is an event that
cannot be missed!
Come meet local vendors, receive advice from experts in our variety of seminars, meet some
special guests and let the kids run free in the play area! ‘
Time: Saturday 9am-5pm – Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tickets: $5.00
Underground Parking: $5.00 |
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October 29 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Haunted Halloween
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Friday, October 29 & Saturday, October 30. Bone up on your history and folklore and
discover the origins and traditions of Halloween’s past. Runs from 6:30 p.m. , 9:30
p.m. Admission fees: adults: $11, seniors/disabled: $10, children 6-12 years old: $6.50.
Children 5 and under are free. Parking is free. For more information, please call
1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. |
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 October 30 from 11am to 3pm
Scarecrow Saturday 2010
Downtown Dundas
- Scarecrow Displays
- Sidewalk Sale
- Horse and Trolley Rides
- Crafts, Treats, Games
- Live Entertainment
Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off at any Downtown Dundas
Merchants on Saturday October 30th.
Courtesy of the Merchants of Downtown Dundas www.downtowndundas.ca |
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 November 4 - 7
AGH Fall Art Sale
Art Gallery of Hamilton
The semi-annual AGH Art Sale event is an extension of the Art Rental + Sales Programme, a
revenue generating activity in support of Gallery Programming. Past Art Sales have
successfully helped to raise the profile of AR+S activities and participating artists
alike, featuring a wide selection of local and regional artists in many styles, mediums
and price points. This November, we will celebrate the eighth installment of the AGH Art
Sale with our ever-growing community of collectors and art lovers in Hamilton and beyond. |
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 November 5 - 7
Potters Guild Of Hamilton Annual Fall Pottery Sale
The sale takes place at the Dundas Community Centre on the corner of King and Market
Streets in Dundas, Ontario. The Featured Artist is Barbara Murphy.
More than 95 potters sell both functional and decorative clayware during this 3-day event.
Members take in new work daily and there are always numerous potters available to answer
your questions. Upon entry to the Sale, be sure to fill out a ballot to win one of three
wonderful Door Prizes. Your name will also be added to our mailing and you will receive
invitations to our Spring and Fall Sales.
- Admission and parking are always free.
- More than 10,000 pots on 2 floors and 3 rooms of pottery.
- Great quiet shopping from 5-8 pm on Saturdays.
- Wheelchair accessible.
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 November 26 at 7pm
Christmas Tree Lighting 2010
Memorial Square
Come and meet Santa on Friday November 26th, 7pm at Memorial Square, the corner of King
and Sydenham, in Downtown Dundas.
Join your friends and neighbours for our annual carol-sing and tree-lighting ceremony,
presented in partnership with the Dundas Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and
sponsored by the Downtown Dundas BIA, Assante Wealth Management and Dundas Valley
Collision Centre. |
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November
Santa Claus Parade
Downtown Hamilton
www.hamiltonsantaparade.com
From Queen and Main Streets, east on Main to John Street, north on John to King Street,
west on King to Bay Street. |
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November 27 to December 19, between 11 am and 3pm
Dickens of a Christmas 2010
Downtown Dundas
Every Saturday and Sunday from November 27th to December 19th, between 11 am and 3pm,
bring the kids downtown to meet Santa, enjoy a free horse-drawn trolley ride through our
picturesque downtown shopping district and enjoy a free hot cider and gingerbread cookies,
courtesy of the Merchants of Downtown Dundas.
Enjoy Free Parking in Municipal off-street lots from November 24 to December 24, courtesy
of the City of Hamilton! |
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December 11 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Celebrate Christmas past from Georgian times to the modern era and feel the warmth of the
season through plays, food samples, fireworks, horse and wagon rides and a visit from
Saint Nick. Runs from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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December 12 from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Christmas Table
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Experience an old fashioned Christmas show, bonfire and a four-course historical dinner.
Limited seating. Tickets go on sale first business day in September (September 1, 2010).
For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. |
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December 18 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Celebrate Christmas past from Georgian times to the modern era and feel the warmth of the
season through plays, food samples, fireworks, horse and wagon rides and a visit from
Saint Nick. Runs from 5:00 p.m. , 9:00 p.m. |
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December 19 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Christmas Open House
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
1-800-883-0104
http://www.westfieldheritage.ca
Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas and celebrate the season where traditions of an earlier
time are brought to life. Learn about Santa’s history and meet the man himself! Runs
from 12:00 noon , 4:00 p.m. Admission fees: adults: $11, seniors/disabled: $10, children
6-12 years old: $6.50. Children 5 and under are free. Parking is free. For more
information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.
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| January |
 January 22 at 2:00 p.m.
& 5:00 p.m.
January 23 at 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show
Copps Coliseum
disney.go.com/disneylive/rockinroadshow
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney friends for a hilarious talent
search in the all new Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show! Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set
out on a zany road trip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around.
Along with way, hit a high note with Cinderella; get your bounce on with Tigger; and shout
out your loudest "yee-haw" at a hoe-down with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear
from Disney/Pixer's Toy Story! Grab your family for a fun-filled getaway at this live,
show-stopping adventure jam-packed with unexpected twists, turns and hijinks - right in
your hometown! |
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Annual Hamilton-Halton Spring Wedding Show
Hamilton Convention Centre
Show Hours: 11am-5pm Daily
Fashion Show Times: 1:00pm & 3:30pm Daily
Tickets: $12 at the door
For exhibitor opportunities please call 905-524-3689Hamilton-Halton
Spring Wedding Show has been produced annually since 1969 and is Canada's longest running
bridal showcase. The name of the show was changed from "Prestige Bridal Show" to
the present name in 2004 to better represent the region it serves and the show continues
to be an important stop for couples planning their wedding! Area couples rely each year on
this Wedding Show as one the most important aspects of successfully planning their
weddings. The show helps thousands of brides and grooms-to-be, find, compare and learn
more about all the new products and services that area business have to offer. You'll meet
over 200 top bridal professionals all in one convenient location who will help you to make
important buying decisions for your special day.
Link: http://www.bridalshowstoday.com/ |
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 February
Hamilton Indoor Games
Copps Coliseum
www.coppsindoor.org The Hamilton Indoor Games (HIG) is a series of indoor track and
field meets for youth of all ages and abilities. Although the HIG caters to local schools
in the Hamilton area, each year the event attracts many of the best elementary and high
school track programs from across the province. A number of Canada’s top elite
athletes will also participate in the Invitational Meet. Over 3000 athletes will descend
upon Copps Coliseum for the 2009 Hamilton Indoor Games to compete in the spirit of sport
and for the unique opportunity to “Make The Boards Rumble” at one of the few
remaining indoor competitions held on a wooden track at Copps Coliseum.
SPORTS FESTIVAL
Local sports organizations and recreation groups will have the opportunity
to set up interactive demonstrations, distribute registration information, and sign up new
members. The Sports Festival will include a Sports & Recreation Marketplace for
exhibitors providing products and services to young athletes and active families. With
over 150 invited schools and more than 300 sports groups, it is anticipated that this
event which is free to the public will be one of the largest indoor physical activity
events held in Hamilton for children and youth. A few festival events and areas are as
follows:
- Try-A-Sport - Sports clubs will be invited to set up an interactive display (i.e. hockey
or soccer shootout)
- Physical Activity Workshops - Recreational groups (i.e. dance, karate, etc.) will have
the opportunity to teach their activity to students
- Demonstration Stage - Sports clubs and recreational groups will demo their activities
for the audience
- The Winner’s Circle - Professional and elite athletes will be invited to sign
autographs • Vendor & Exhibitor Expo - Sports related manufacturers and retailers
will have the opportunity to promote their products and services
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Ghost Walk Of The Custom House
Meet Hamilton's oldest ghost, The Dark Lady, who has been haunting the original Customs
House for well over a century! See her historic mantelpiece in the attic and visit the
eerie vault in the basement said to be her final resting place! Many spirits make up this
unique 140 year old building. Dramatic actor lead tours. |
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 February from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
Seedy Saturday
Swap or buy seeds, participate in a workshop, or take part in a demonstration. Seedy
Saturday is filled with great gardening ideas. Seed vendors have a variety of hard-to-find
heritage and specialty seeds as well as supplies for home propagating. Hands-on activities
for kids, raffles and more. Registration is not necessary. Regular daily admission is
payable at the door. RBG Centre. For more information please call 905-527-1158. |
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Family Fun Day: Image, Sound & Music
Art Gallery of HamiltonChildren will design and make their own musical instruments
inspired by the Vital Africa theme.
Join us on the last Sunday each month for Family Fun Days. Fun, family-friendly artmaking
activities inspired by AGH Exhibitions allow children to make masterpieces of their own.
Each month has a different theme and a new activity. Artist instructors bring their
expertise to each project making each visit new and engaging.
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Please arrive early. Spaces may be limited.
Price: AGH Members Free, Non-Members $5 per family (up to 4 children)
Pre-registration is not required. Please visit Front Desk upon arrival to receive your
stickers for all Family Workshops. |
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| March |
 March
Southwestern
Ontario's #1 Suburban Home & Garden Show
Careport Centre, Longwood Rd South.
The Ideal Home & Garden Show is the premier regional home & garden show in Canada,
setting the standards to which others strive to achieve. It provides the most
comprehensive shopping opportunity for buyers and sellers of renovating, decorating and
landscaping products and produces leading edge and never before seen features in the
Marchketplace.
The show is an anchor event in Southwestern Ontario's largest alternative event facility,
the new Careport Centre and attracts visitors from all over Southwestern Ontario.
Continuum's events are the strongest form of permission Marchketing available today.
905-527-SHOW (7469) or 905-313-SHOW (7469) |
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Home & Garden
Show
Hamilton Convention Centre
The Original 28th Annual Home & Garden Show at the Hamilton Convention Centre features
Reno Tips, Decor Tips, Garden Tips, Green Living, Kid Zone and so much more. |
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March from 11 am and 1pm
Eggstrodonary Easter Egg Eggstraveganza
Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery, 1468 #8 Hwy, Winona, Ont.
Easter egg hunt, easter craft, train ride, visit the bunnies at the petting farm and take
your picture with the easter bunny. Reservations are needed: to register please call
905-643-1015 or visit the website for more information. Raindate April 3rd 2010
www.puddicombefarms.com |
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Hamilton’s Around the Bay 30K Road Race
Finish at Copps Coliseum
www.aroundthebayroadrace.com
Hamilton's Around the Bay Road Race is the oldest on the continent, first run in 1894,
three years before the Boston Marathon. Rich in tradition, it has been won by the best
from around the world, including Boston Marathon winners and Olympic gold medallists.
Become part of the continuing tradition by running this challenging course around
Hamilton's natural harbour! |
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 April
Annual Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race
www.parisancaster.com
For over a century the roads of northern Europe have been home to the toughest bicycle
races in the world. The most famous of these, Paris to Roubaix, takes place each spring
over brutal cobblestone roads that have been preserved in their historic condition for
over 100 years. Inspired by this classic race, the Fuji Bicycles Paris to Ancaster has
taken place for the past sixteen years over the roughest farm lanes, trails and gravel
roads we can find. Combined with unpredictable spring weather and the largest field of
riders assembled in Canada, it has become a classic race experience for everyone from
average riders to Canadian Olympians. |
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| June |
June
Iris and Peony Celebration
Laking Garden, Royal Botanical Gardens
Make a visit to The Gardens part of your family day. Explore the peony collection,
perennial borders, Barbara Laking Heritage Garden and the hosta walk. Enjoy live classical
music, the works of watercolour artists (art for sale), guided tours, Discovery Cart,
activities for the kids and more. |
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Open Streets Hamilton
On June 6th, from 10am to 3pm, James Street North, from Cannon to Burlington, will be
closed to automobiles, and open to a festival of people walking, cycling, rollerblading,
watching demonstrations, trying a new activity, listening to music and bands, or shopping
in the various shops and restaurants along the street. For more information please visit
the website. http://cms1.smartcommute.ca/hamilton/openstreets
At various locations along the route, visitors can join in free events such as:
* Yoga – Yoga with Ona
* Zumba & Boot Camp - YWCA
* Giant Puppet making – Many Hands Art
* Chalk Drawing – Bryce Kambara with You Me Gallery
* Yellow Fish Road – BARC
There are even things for your bike to do:
* Bicycle repairs and maintenance – Downtown Bike Hounds
* Helmet Fitting – Bikes, Blades & Boards with Public Health
Information stations will be set up along the route and visitors will receive an Open
Streets Passport to fill out throughout the day to guide you to all the events and for a
chance to win some great prizes! |
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