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The City’s building plans that didn’t make the cut, in whole or in part, for better or for worse are chronicled in this exhibit. Featuring 24 illustrations, plans, and photographs, Unbuilt Hamilton gives life to the Hamilton that might have been.
Unbuilt Hamilton presents the “Ambitious City” at its most ambitious, exploring the origins and fates of unrealized building, planning, and transportation proposals from the early nineteenth century to the late twentieth. There was nothing inevitable about the way Hamilton developed. It was the result of choices. They may have been limited by geography, informed by economics, dictated by politics, or influenced by trends and temperament, but things usually came down to some people in a room, deciding what made sense economically, politically or practically.

Free admission to the exhibit
Regular admission rates apply for museum tours

The Gallery’s 25th Anniversary exhibition, Then, Now and Next, is an invitational show featuring six acclaimed Canadian artists, Samantha Dickie, Susan Edgerley, Irene Frolic, Zachari Logan, Audie Murray and Peter Powning. The exhibition celebrates artists at various stages of their careers. Some have a long history with the Gallery; all are making their mark in contemporary ceramics and glass. The exhibition also includes an In Memoriam section, which pulls work from the Gallery’s collection and pays tribute to the makers of ceramic, glass and enamel art that we have lost over the past 25 years.
A significant ceramic work by Tony Urquhart will pay tribute to Jacques Israelievitch, a longtime collector and supporter of ceramic artists.

Know any Barrie good kids 12 and under who want to GO on an adventure this summer? Good news for families because travelling between Toronto and Barrie has never been easier!

With more year-round Barrie service, now is the time to explore Toronto. Catch a sports game, visit one of many museums and art galleries, or sing along with thousands of fans at your favourite concert.

For families looking to escape the city, Barrie’s waterfront can’t be beat this summer. Centennial Beach is a short walk from Allandale GO Station. It has a large kid’s playground, beach volleyball courts and a sandy beach for swimming. You can bike, hike, rent a kayak, or even have a picnic! Barrie has many weekend events to enjoy, the Jazz Festival June 14-17, Promenade Days June 30-July 2, and Barrie’s biggest summer attraction – Kempenfest from August 3-6.

The possibilities are endless. Just GO!

Visit gotransit.com/barrie to find out how to plan your trip to some fun events.

GO Transit – In 2017 we were proud to celebrate 50 years of getting you to the places you need to go, and we are just as proud to continue on.

Check out our storied history and come see one of the very first GO Train coaches on permanent display at the Toronto Railway Museum.

The museum will be open from Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5pm, from May through mid-June. 7 days a week, noon to 5pm, from mid-June to September 3rd and back to Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5pm, from September 6th to December 31st.

The roundhouse museum charges admission inside the museum at $5.00 for those 14 and older, and $3.00 for children under 14.

Plus, you can learn even more about GO’s past, present, and future by visiting our virtual museum at gotransit.com/goingstrong.

This display of prized works from that 1966 gift are a reminder of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s origins and a tribute to the founders who had the vision to see the mighty oak in the little acorn.

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection started out as a modest four-room home, built in 1954 for a young photographer and his wife – Robert and Signe McMichael. It was designed in a robust but stylish log cabin aesthetic by architect Leo Venchiarutti (1947-2007).

The McMichaels bought their first painting in 1955. Soon the walls of their home were filled with their growing collection of paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. In 1963 they added a large room, now known as the Founders’ Lounge. By then their collection held 194 works, and they were regularly welcoming visitors and school groups in to see the art.

On November 18, 1965 the McMichaels signed a Gift Agreement that donated their home, their collection and their land to the Province of Ontario. The official opening to the public took place on July 8, 1966. Over the next few years large wings were added, and the collection has since grown to nearly 6,500 works.

J.E.H MacDonald: Up Close will celebrate the art and method of J.E.H. MacDonald’s artistic practice through an examination of his works from the McMichael collection. McMichael Conservator, Alison Douglas, will share her observations from research on the artist. Complete with microscopic photographs, the methods of the artist will be explored, especially in relation to the artist’s fondness for small studies.

Born in Durham, England, J.E.H. MacDonald (1873–1932) emigrated to Canada in 1887 with his English mother and Canadian father. He studied at the Hamilton Art School and the Central Ontario School of Art and Design, in Toronto. MacDonald worked at Grip Ltd. from 1895 to 1911, when Lawren Harris persuaded him to start painting full time. In 1922, MacDonald accepted a full-time teaching position at the Ontario College of Art. Among MacDonald’s most accomplished works are rugged landscapes of the Algoma, Ontario, region. MacDonald was also a writer – a volume of his poetry, West by East, was published posthumously.

Look beyond fashion and explore the endless possibilities that come from interweaving design, art, and technology in Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion.

The exhibition explores the extraordinary designs of Dutch couturier, Iris van Herpen, through her 2008-2015 collections that push the boundaries of traditional fashion and craftsmanship.

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Image: Radiation Invasion, Dress, September 2009. Faux leather, gold foil, cotton, and tulle Groninger Museum, 2012.0201 Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios.

Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion is co-organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta and the Groninger Museum, the Netherlands. The exhibition was curated by Sarah Schleuning, High Museum of Art, and Mark Wilson and Sue-an van der Zijpp, Groninger Museum.

With a pioneering approach to structures and space that rests within the emerging field of responsive architecture, Philip Beesley: Transforming Space invites you to imagine and explore what architecture might look like in the future.

This installation merges chemistry, artificial intelligence and encompassing soundscapes from Philip Beesley and his collaborators in the Living Architecture Systems group to create a visually stunning, interactive environment that surrounds you like an enchanting artificial forest.

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Image: Detail view of the core sphere element of Astrocyte, an immersive installation for the EDIT: Expo for Design, Innovation & Technology, Toronto, Canada, 2017.

Have you always wanted to go fishing but don’t know how? Then join us this summer for the Learn to Fish program at Heart Lake Conservation Area. This is a great opportunity to learn everything you need to know to have a safe and fun fishing experience. Over a two hour session you will learn about fishing in Ontario and you might even catch one yourself. The program will help you get started; whether you want to take up a new hobby or help your children or grandchildren catch their first fish, you can make new memories and enjoy nature. Equipment is provided and the cost is free to participate in the program.  Fees to enter the conservation area apply and registration is required.  Sessions run rain or shine, however they are subject to cancellation.

Wednesday, June 13 to Sunday, September 2

Wednesdays to Sundays (2 sessions daily)

10 a.m. to 12 noon and
1 to 3 p.m.

To register for June to July dates, visit https://learntofishjunejuly.eventbrite.ca.

To register for August to September dates, visit https://learntofishaugustsept.eventbrite.ca

Ignite your curiosity. Conquer your fears.

Get up close and personal with one of the world’s most misunderstood creatures.

Spiders are one of the most remarkable animals on the planet! They spin webs, dance, swim, and even grow back lost limbs. Come face-to-face with nearly 400 live and preserved amazing arachnids in Spiders: Fear & Fascination. Entangle yourself in the world of spiders with the ROM Spider Lab, challenge a Peacock spider to a dance-off, explore a recreated spider cave, and experience a web of hands-on interactives, incredible augmented reality, and more!

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An exhibition developed by the Australian Museum and toured by Flying Fish.

Looking for a weekend getaway to Niagara?

Our popular Niagara Seasonal Weekend GO Train Service is back this summer. Whether it’s a family getaway to Niagara Falls for the weekend, a wine tour, or a day trip with friends, we’ve got you covered with trains departing from Union Station and stopping at Exhibition, Port Credit, Oakville, Burlington, St. Catharine’s and Niagara Falls.

Save with Niagara Travel Packages

Buy an inclusive Niagara Parks Travel Package online starting at $30/adult and $60/group! This price covers your round-trip GO Train fare plus a connecting WEGO bus ticket that can take you to all the attractions in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. The usual GO Bus route 11 is being replaced by a scenic, express WEGO bus that will be timed to allow you to connect seamlessly from our trains.

Summer schedules for June 22- Sept 3 will be available in early June.

Visit gotransit.com/niagara to find out how to plan your trip this summer.

Cineplex Events invites families to cool off this summer with a refreshing lineup of kid-friendly films screening every Saturday this summer break! Come check out beloved family flicks, including The Land Before Time, The Greatest Showman, Paddington 2 and more for only $2.99 a ticket.

Where: Visit Cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites for participating theatres across the GTA.

When: June 23 to August 25, 2018

Tickets: $2.99 per admission

Visit Cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites for tickets.

Looking to get your fingers in the dirt, learn something new? Join us for this free, drop-in program in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden. Participants will work alongside Dundurn’s Gardeners in a variety of seasonal tasks, which range from harvesting and washing produce, arranging flowers, weeding, pest control or pruning. All skill levels are welcome! All participants are required to supply their own close-toed shoes. Water bottles, hats, and sunscreen are recommended for all participants.

Time: Drop in from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Ages: 10 and up (Children between 10-13 years of age require adult accompaniment)

Bring your lunch and enjoy the stunning historic garden setting and all-you-can-drink tea or lemonade, while listening to live music. Limited tables and chairs provided.

Every Wednesday through the summer.

FREE Event. $1.00 for tea or lemonade. Regular Admission rates apply to the museum.
Adults: $7.00, Senior/Youth: $6.00, Children: $5.00, Infant: Free, Family: $20.00
July 4th – Ruth Sutherland – Celtic Harp
July 11th – Alfie Smith & NIcole Christian – Turn of the Century Blues
July 18th – Aubrey Wilson Quartet – Jazz Quartet
July 25th – Doug Feaver – Eclectic Folk
August 1st – Mike & Jill Daley – 1920’s Guitar and Violin
August 8th – Henry Strong Duo – Jazz Standards
August 15th – Step On It! – Eclectic Blues, Folk & Bluegrass
August 22th – Ragwax – Early New Orleans Style Jazz & Blues
August 29th – Ruth Sutherland & Doug Feaver – Celtic & Traditional Folk

ELEMENTS OF DECAY is a compelling exhibit of thought-provoking images exploring abandoned places merged with faces of emotional decay and beauty. These works challenge the viewer to gaze past the obvious in hopes of bringing to light beauty and hope in overlooked (or unexpected) places.
Viewers are invited to take an active part in this exhibit by titling each image and by sharing their interpretation, thoughts or comments about each work. Fill out the provided comments sheet and let us know what you think. Selected comments will be posted at www.positiveimage.ca About the Photographer / Artist Hank Rintjema is a portrait photographer with a passion for meeting and photographing people of all ages. Hank, together with his wife Bev, own & operate Positive Image Photography established in 1990. Hank describes photography as an unending source of joy, challenges, and satisfaction evident in his 28 years in business and still going strong. Elements of Decay is one of his personal photography projects. An Opening Reception with light refreshments will take place on Saturday, July 14 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Exhibit Run Dates: Saturday, July 7 to Saturday, September 29, 2018
Museum Hours: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Museum Admission: Adults: $3.50, Seniors/Youth: $3.00, Children: $2.50, Infants: Free, Family: $10.00

Enjoy a memorable performance every Sunday evening during the months of July & August.

A variety of talented musicians will be performing at the band shell on the grounds of Fieldcote Museum. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and find a spot to be entertained.

Sunday, July 8- Mark McNeil’s FLASHBACKS
Sunday, July 15- Boris Brott and the National Academy Orchestra
Sunday, July 22- Quartette
Sunday, July 29- Ari and the Alibis
Sunday, August 5- Johannes Linstead
Sunday, August 12- Stan Rogers Tribute
Sunday, August 19- Amanda Martinez
Sunday, August 26- Runa
Cost: $5

For more information contact:
Phone: 905-648-8144
Email: fieldcote@hamilton.ca

Alternate Location in Case of Inclement Weather:
St. Ann’s Church, 11 Wilson Street, Ancaster (Corner of Wilson Street & Fiddler’s Green)

What is The Séance?

After two years of sold-out performances and countless nightmares, Mindreader Jaymes White and The Haunted Walk are bringing The Séance to Toronto’s Black Creek Pioneer Village. Guests will experience undeniable terror at a Victorian-style séance inside one of the oldest and most haunted buildings in the city. This soul-shaking psychological experience is not for the weak nor recommended for individuals with health conditions. 18+.

Who is Jaymes White?

Jaymes White has been practicing Mindreading for over two decades.  He has sold out a variety of performances across Canada and was host of the TV show, Mind Games. Jaymes also trains law enforcement and people in sensitive areas on observation, memory and handwriting analysis. He is an expert of the macabre, specializing in serial killers, psychopaths, and the paranormal as well as Canada’s dark and forgotten histories.

How scary is it?

Very. There is a reason The Séance sells out quickly. You have never experienced anything like this.

Will I see ghosts?

Perhaps. Many people have claimed to experience paranormal activity at our séances. Each guest has their own experience.

Will we be sitting at a table for 2 hours?

No. The Seance experience consists of sitting, standing and walking at various times. There will be a few stairs.

Are cameras allowed?

Photography/filming is not permitted inside the building.

What days are The Séance?

Most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (a few Sundays as well) from July 12 – September 1, 2018. To see all available dates and times click “Book Your Sèance Now”.

How many people per séance?

To keep the experience intimate and personal, each séance is limited to a maximum of 16 people.

How old do you have to be to be to participate?

Due to the very frightening nature of the experience, we require all participants to be 18+.

Are the tickets refundable?

Due to the popularity of The Séance, tickets are non-refundable. However, if you run into a situation where you cannot attend, please call The Haunted Walk (416-238-1473) as soon as possible and we will do our best to assist.

Dates: July 28, July 29, August 18, August 19, September 8, September 9, September 28 from 2pm-5pm

Description: Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and more, right in your backyard! Phil Koole brings his beloved clown character Grup to Rustic Park, Walter Saunders Park, & Seasons Park for a day of joy and playfulness. Grup is on the job for the Clown High Commission, collecting data on all the natural elements of the park in order to replace the information that was lost during the great “water fire” of 2017. While Grup is eager to complete his task, he is also easily distracted by those who approach him – and that’s when the real fun begins.

Aug 1 – 31, 2018
Save $10 OFF 9am and 10:30am August weekday Eco Adventure Tours at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures. Valid for up to 5 visitors. Start your day with a memorable morning adventure of treetop canopy walking and ziplining on a 3-hour guided tour. This lively and energetic experience begins with a daring crossing over Southern Ontario’s longest Suspension Bridge. Hop on a wagon ride through a 200 year old forest, where you’ll observe unique flora/fauna in a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Descend into a labyrinth of caves/ caverns/ crevasses carved millions of years ago from glacial ice and explore the legends of the Petun tribe. The thrilling 300ft and 1000 ft. ziplines are guaranteed to wake you up! For 10 and older/ height weight restrictions. Monday-Friday (excludes Mon. Aug 6/18 and all Saturdays Sundays. Terms & conditions apply. Reserve online in advance with code ECOAUG2018: http://bit.ly/2mTYKAz

Dates: August 4, August 5, August 25, August 26, September 15, September 16, September 29 from 2pm-5pm

Description:
Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and more, right in your backyard!

Phil Koole brings his beloved clown character Grup to Rustic Park, Walter Saunders Park, & Seasons Park for a day of joy and playfulness. Grup is on the job for the Clown High Commission, collecting data on all the natural elements of the park in order to replace the information that was lost during the great “water fire” of 2017. While Grup is eager to complete his task, he is also easily distracted by those who approach him – and that’s when the real fun begins.

Until – Sept 3, 2018
Limited time offer: Book by Sept 3rd and SAVE $30-off Sept 4 – Oct 26/18 Eco Adventure Tours. Applicable Monday – Friday (excludes October 8/18). Valid for up to 5 people. View a dazzling display of vibrant autumn colours as you walk the treetop canopy and glide down a blazing forest zipline and a majestic escarpment ridgetop zipline. Experience panoramic views of south Georgian Bay from the iconic 420 ft. suspension footbridge. Learn about the ripening foliage and observe wildlife preparing for the changing season. Hike the underworld of caves/crevasses long ago inhabited by Paleo-Indian tribes. Discover the unique geology of a nature reserve carved from the Ice Age. Age /height /weight restrictions apply. Reserve online with code ECO30FALL2018. Terms conditions apply: http://www.sceniccaves.com/limited-time-offer-for-fall-eco-adventure-tours/

Dates: August 11, August 12, September 1, September 2, September 22, September 23, September 30 from 2pm-5pm

Description: Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and more, right in your backyard! Phil Koole brings his beloved clown character Grup to Rustic Park, Walter Saunders Park, & Seasons Park for a day of joy and playfulness. Grup is on the job for the Clown High Commission, collecting data on all the natural elements of the park in order to replace the information that was lost during the great “water fire” of 2017. While Grup is eager to complete his task, he is also easily distracted by those who approach him – and that’s when the real fun begins.

Date: August 16 at 7:30pm-9:30pm (Rain Date: August 29 at 7:30pm)

Description: Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and more, right in your backyard!

The Forest for the Trees is a physical theatre/dance hybrid which explores the shadows. When a woman escapes from hiding, an unknown world awaits her and those she left behind. What was she hiding from, and what will she discover outside? Is there something out there that threatens these women, or is the supposed threat just an image of her imagination? An experiment in storytelling through movement without words, combined with a spine-chilling soundscape and eerie, mysterious lighting will transport the audience to a magical new world.

Forest for the Trees is an accessible experience for those who are new to physical theatre, and works to intrigue and inspire, but also show each our audience a fun evening of physical theatre entertainment.

Presented at sundown. If you would like to show up early, bring a blanket and a picnic, set up camp and get cozy for an otherworldly, dusk-in-the-summer experience. Arrive at 8 pm, the entire experience is approx. 75-90 minutes based on adjusted sundown start times.

Dates: August 16-19, 21-26, 28-31, September 1-3 at 7:30pm-9:30pm

Description: Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and more, right in your backyard! Reimagining Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Shakespeare in the Ruff is putting the female characters at the centre of the story, exploring their agency within this fascinating moment in Ancient Rome, when all the rules changed. New writing and Shakespeare blend seamlessly together to tell a story that has always existed in the shadows of this classic tale.

Dates: August 17 at 6pm-8:30pm and August 18 at 11am-7pm

Description: Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and more, right in your backyard! Wheels on the Danforth is truly a community event, jammed full with fabulous family fun activities. This 2 day event takes over and closes a large section of Danforth Avenue and a large city park. Presented by the Crossroads of the Danforth BIA, a non-profit organization, the event supports the Oakridge, East York, Beaches and surrounding communities within the City of Toronto. We invite local community bands, buskers, visual artists and community groups to perform as part of the festival.

Start your engines! Thomas the Tank Engine will be visiting Uxbridge for 6 days this summer for the Big Adventure Tour, August 10 -12 and 17-19, 2018.

Take a 25 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine™ and to meet Sir Topham Hatt™, the Controller of the Railway. Visit the Imagination Station for face painting and temporary tattoos. Enjoy Thomas storytelling and videos in an actual train car.

There are lots of activities for the kids to enjoy including live entertainment, Zoo to You, a bubble station, kiddie train, hay maze, jumping castles and more. There will be food vendors on-site.

Late August is the prime time to get a glimpse of the Monarch Butterfly before they start their annual migration to Mexico, where they spend the winter. This incredible 3,500 km migration takes place between August and November and begins with the gathering of the Monarchs at places like Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto’s Urban Wilderness.  Join us to celebrate this incredible migration as we welcome children, families and nature lovers to learn more about butterfly conservation and biodiversity. Through the many activities, nature hikes and educational displays, visitors at this year’s free event can discover the more than 55 species of butterflies and moths recorded to date at the park.

For further information, visit
https://www.tommythompsonpark.ca/butterflyfestival/

Date: August 18 and September 8 at 1pm-4pm (Rain Date: August 25 and September 15 at 1pm)

Description:
Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and more, right in your backyard!

“Woven” is a series of park animations that celebrate Toronto’s rich textile history, along its York Beltline – an old rail line turned green space that connects several of Toronto’s uptown communities. The site-specific project seeks to enrich community relations through a modern take on traditional fibre art, while interweaving various interactive arts practices, such as interpretive dance, drumming workshops, and live painting. Collectively these works create a tapestry of art, movement, and sound that encourages community dialogue and provides access to arts and culture within public space outside the downtown core.

Come join us for a moonlight dinner cruise from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Enjoy the buffet dinner and dance the night away to a live band all under the full moon of the legendary St. Lawrence river. The sun is setting just as we begin our trip down the American channel were we will see the Thousand Islands Bridge, world famous Boldt Castle, and end our trip through the beautiful Canadian channel all under the full moon.

Popular 50’s 60’s 70’s party trio Spare Change for entertainment. Featuring Michael K Myers on (guitar and vocals (drummer/ vocalist) Doug Gravelle, Tim Hallman, (keyboards/vocals). They perform the pop songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s from Elvis, Dion and the Belmonts, Four Seasons, Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Merle Haggard, George Strait and many more.

Entertainment:
SPARE CHANGE

Meals Included:
Buffet Served

The Beach Boys – Surf’s Up featuring Jeff Scott.

Creators of lush songs, the Beach Boys invented California rock. Brian Wilson’s songs celebrated a West Coast teen fantasy, full of surfing, driving and pretty girls. Wilson orchestrated and produced glossy, manicured tracks with an ultra-smooth blend of guitars and vocal harmonies, creating a signature pop sound as recognizable as any in rock history. We invite to relive the fantasy and the Good Vibrations of an endless summer with Jeff Scott and his 4 pce band of talented vocalists and musicians.