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Happy Canada Day!
On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day. In many towns and cities, municipal governments […]
Read MoreVillage of Westport :: July ongoing events 2018
BINGO every Monday night at the Upper Rideau Branch 542 (Westport) and Thursday night at the Elgin Lions Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm. BRIDGE every Tuesday at 1:00pm at the Elgin Municipal Complex. Info 613-359-6192. CHAFFEY’S LOCK COMMUNITY HALL MARKET SQUARE every Sunday from late May to October. Local crafts persons and artists. […]
Read More2nd Annual Westport Green Street Challenge
Fetch Murphy Way in Westport turns into temporary park on Saturday, June 30, 2018! The Westport Firefighter’s Association has partnered with MAVEN Marketing & Communications to host the second annual Westport Green Street Challenge on Saturday, June 30, 2018. This event is run in collaboration with Come Alive Outside to celebrate the importance of outdoor, […]
Read MoreJUNE Life @ The Cove
Hello friends of The Cove! We are feeling the buzz of summer kicking in quite strongly already! Come and enjoy the patio, the outdoors, the entertainment, the food and/or a delicious drink! Each weekend this month, we have an artist who is connected to some of the greatest Canada has ever produced! Steve Strongman (B.B. […]
Read MoreFamily Fishing Week
ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEK (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday). Fish license-free! Take a friend fishing! Ontario Family Fishing Weekend (OFFW) events make it easy to try fishing in Ontario waters for the first time (or the first time in a long time). The government of Ontario designates several days during which Canadian […]
Read MoreRideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour
The 20th RIDEAU LAKES STUDIO AND GARDEN TOUR What better way to spend the Canada Day Weekend than prowling the nooks and crannies of the Rideau Lakes area and checking out the gems to be found on this year’s Tour. This tour has become one of the most successful tours in the area and […]
Read MoreMusic in the Park
MUSIC IN THE PARK – Sponsored by the Elgin and Area Heritage Society – 2:00 p.m. The Red Brick School (1887) is a restored Ontario Trust-designated building. Built in 1887 to new provincial guidelines, this building (SS#5, South Crosby) features increased window space, amongst other features, intended to improve the learning atmosphere. It served […]
Read MoreSummer Dance Chaffey’s Lock
CHAFFEY’S LOCK & AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY presents “GEARING UP FOR SUMMER DANCE” We are welcoming back the band leMeow (soul-infused indie pop smothered in sass) Get ready to “get down”! Door and Bar open at 7pm. Music starts at 7:30pm. Tickets available online at Onstage Direct , with a limited number at Brown‘s Marina. […]
Read MoreNational Aboriginal peoples day!
On June 21, celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis! June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes […]
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contribution that your own father has made to your life. Many people send or give cards or gifts to their fathers. It is a relatively modern holiday so different families have a range of traditions. Father’s Day is not a federal public holiday in […]
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