Attractions Ontario Events

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.

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.

Until – October 26, 2018
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/http://www.sceniccaves.com/fall-eco-adventure-tours/

Children interact with the natural environment through the use of loose parts, creative play, shelter building, whittling wood, cooking on an open fire, knots, making woodland crafts, and sharing stories. This child-led approach to learning is exploratory, inquiry based, fun and unhurried. Sessions are three hours in duration and are recommended for children ages 2½-5 years. The cost is $300 for eight weeks and advance registration is required.  Minimum registration is needed for the program to run.

Saturdays, September 22 to November 17 (except October 6)

9 a.m. to 12  noon

To reserve, call
(416) 667-6295. For further information, visit http://www.thenatureschool.ca.

Studies show the many benefits to children spending time outdoors. Take your tot to Kortright to meet other parents and children. Participate in story time, a nature craft and guided age appropriate outdoor activities.
Sessions are 1.5 hours in duration and are recommended for children ages 1-5 years accompanied by a parent for the duration of the program.  The cost is $130 for eight weeks and advance registration is required.  Minimum registration is needed for the program to run.

Saturdays, September 22 to November 17 (except October 6)

Session 1 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or Session 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

To reserve, call
(416) 667-6295. For further information, visit
http://www.kortright.org.

Earthborn is an annual, juried exhibition of works by members of the Waterloo Potters’ Workshop, a non-profit co-operative organization celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Established in 1968, WPW is located in Waterloo Park and occupies the historic Jacob Eby farmhouse, which functions as a work/learn space for members and a teaching facility for the public. This year’s juror is Scott Barnim, Toronto-based potter and instructor of ceramics at Sheridan College. Barnim obtained his MFA in Ceramics from the University of Wales and in 2016 received the lifetime achievement award from the City of Hamilton Arts Awards.

Earthborn reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 23 at 1:30pm.

Embodiment: 30 Years of Sculpture by Susan Low-Beer
Co-curated by Jasmina Jovanovic and Stuart Reid

The retrospective exhibition examines more than three decades of the artist’s practice. Recurring themes include identity and mortality as well as the simultaneous power and vulnerability of the body.

Also on view is an adjoining exhibition of new works from Low-Beer’s Specimen series, curated by Sheila McMath.

Join us for an Artist Talk on September 22 at 7:00pm, followed by the Opening Reception on September 23 at 2:00pm with remarks at 2:30. The artist will be in attendance. These events are free, all are welcome.

To learn more, please visit the website: http://www.theclayandglass.ca/exhibitions

Image: Place of Becoming (installation detail), 2016, Susan Low-Beer. Photo: Blackbird Photography

The Sculptural Teapots of Wayne Cardinalli
September 26 to November 18, 2018

Please join us at the Gallery for the Opening Reception on Wednesday, September 26. The event begins at 7:00pm with remarks at 7:30. All are welcome.
Wayne Cardinalli has been a full-time professional potter for over 50 years. An accident several years ago forced Wayne away from the wheel towards hand building, incorporating strong textural/gestural elements. A whole new way of working and thinking emerged, combining thrown elements with textured slabs. The result is a powerful sense of the artist’s hand working the clay, exploring its sculptural potential while still referencing its functional inspiration.

Image: Bamboo Tree Hut (2016), Waynne Cardinalli. Photo: Jeanne McRight, Pix Photography.

This exhibition will document an artistic career that spanned the first half of the 20th century, bringing together more than 90 works in oil and watercolour, never-before-exhibited photographs and drawings by the artist, and memorabilia collected by Milne during his time in Europe as an official war artist.

Arranged chronologically and topographically, the exhibition will follow Milne’s artistic development as he moved from the bustling sidewalks of New York to the war-torn landscapes of northern France and back again to the woods, fields and skies of the northeastern US and Canada. It will document the change in Milne’s approach as he moved from the Post-Impressionist style of his New York years, with its vivid colours and dynamic brushstrokes, to the more distilled visual language of his later work.

Organized by Dulwich Picture Gallery and the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in collaboration with Vancouver Art Gallery, with the exceptional support of the National Gallery of Canada.

Jump inside the world’s spookiest box of LEGO® bricks at the only Halloween Party that’s built for kids! Our LEGO® FUNgineers are busy making the attraction boo-tiful and are planning awesome activities around every creepy corner.

• Spooky LEGO build challenge
• Monster mash scavenger hunt
• Positively perfect pumpkin trail
• Zombie Takeover in MINILAND
• And more!

Visit The Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground for these spook-tacular Brick or Treat every Saturday & Sunday this October!

https://toronto.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/whats-inside/events/brick-or-treat/

Inspire your toddler’s imagination and sense of discovery as you explore the ROM’s collection of art, history, and nature through the eyes of a child.

Bring your child on an eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning instructors, and join them in creative play-based activities, and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers, and children and engage your child in interactive learning for life.

For children ages 2 to 4, accompanied by an adult.
Siblings of participants under 2 years old welcome free of charge.
8 week sessions with classes offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Tuesday & Wednesday: morning classes are 9:30am – 11:30am & afternoon classes are 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Saturday: morning class is 9:30am – 11:30am & afternoon class is 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
Pre-registration is required. Limited space is available.
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
$200 per child; $180 per child for ROM Members.

It’s going to be a spooktacular time at Archie’s Family Golf Centre this fall.

The Cornwall institution is gearing up to host the third season of Graveyard Golf starting on Friday, October 12^th. The eerie event will run daily right up until Sunday, October 28^th, giving residents and visitors plenty of time to enjoy a scare leading up to Halloween.

Graveyard Golf sees the grounds of Archie’s transformed into a Halloween haven complete with live actors. Visitors are challenged to put their bravery to the test in a haunted mini-putt experience.

“It’s a chance to experience Archie’s in a fun new way,” said Carol Ann Baxter, owner of Archie’s. “We’ve had a great turnout the first two years and we are hoping this year will be even bigger and better.”

Visitors to Graveyard Golf will also be supporting a good cause at the same time, with a portion of the proceeds going to the United Way of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

“This is such a great out of the box initiative from a local business that will allow the community and tourists to experience a Cornwall landmark in a whole new way,” said Meagan Bingley, Director of Operations with United Way. “Not only will it be a tonne of fun, but it will also help change lives in our community.”

Graveyard Golf runs from Friday, October 12^th to Sunday, October 28^th. Hours of operation will 11 am to 8 pm from Sunday to Thursday and 11 am to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

All ages are welcome however it’s recommended small children come during daylight hours.

The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children 13 and under.

Ticket pre-sales will begin on September 15^th and can be purchased at Archie’s.

About Archie’s

Archie’s has been part of the Cornwall landscape for over 50 years. The Vincent Massey Drive business features a mini-putt course, a driving range featuring Canada’s first aqua range, 9-hole golf course, footgolf and a popular ice cream stand. Melted Mayhem, a gourmet food stand, is also located on site to tantalize tastebuds.

To learn more about Archie’s, check them out on Facebook or call 613-932-8255.

Additional Events

Looking for other fun things to do in Cornwall? Make sure to check out our Events page for info on upcoming events in the area!

Stay with Us!

Planning to explore Cornwall? Extend your stay at one of our many great accommodations! For a listing of local accommodations, click here.

Additional Information

Planning a visit to Cornwall? Cornwall Tourism can help. Email us at info@cornwalltourism.com to request a copy of our Visitor Guide or contact us at (613) 936-0842. You can also stop by our Visitor Information Centre inside the Cornwall Community Museum (160 Water Street West) in Lamoureux Park.

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Until Dec 2, 2018
Early Birds save 20% on Nordic Season Passes until December 2/18 for 2018-19. May be used seven days a week for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing plus access to the Suspension Bridge. Glide on 27 km. of cross-country ski trails professionally groomed daily for classic/skate styles. Stomp along 10 km. of dedicated snowshoe trails, one of which crosses Southern Ontario’s longest Suspension Bridge. Trails are well marked and rated by level of difficulty. High altitude location provides an excellent elevation for snow conditions and consistent temperatures as well as spectacular lookouts and views. Season passholders receive numerous benefits, bonus offers and special discounts. Nordic Centre operates December – March (weather permitting). Details: http://www.sceniccaves.com/activities/rates-packages/nordic-rates-packages/

Create a pair of leather snowshoe bindings for use with traditional snowshoes in this half-day workshop!

We start by using 10oz vegetable tanned leather, dyed to a colour of your choosing and joined with hand-hammered copper rivets. A leather strap and steel buckle secures the binding around your heel, while a simple cord-lock secures it over your foot. Throughout the course we’ll discuss the tying and use of traditional lamp-wick bindings, and the difference between various traditional snowshoe styles. You’ll leave at the end of the day with a pair of totally unique and highly functional snowshoe bindings.

This workshop is a wonderful introduction to leather-crafting skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn all about winter travel from the best in the business!

Member Price: $81
Non-Member Price: $90

Experience some amazing local art and some great Downtown restaurants and shops at the same time with the Cornwall Art Walk.

This new monthly event will see artists display their art on easels in windows and on the walls of local businesses for one night each month. The artists will be present to paint or draw during the evening and to talk to people about their art. The event is scheduled for Thursday nights, once per month, on June 21, July 26, Aug 23 and October 3rd.

Participating artists include:
Rose Desnoyers
Elaine Arkwright
Linda Geisel
Tracy Davies
Sandra Taylor Hedges
Libby Cameron
Mandy Prevost
Brett Desrosiers
Jaqueline Milner
Tracy Lynn Chisholm
Emily McLeod
Carol Ann Breedyk

Participating venues for the Art Walk include:
Love Love Food
Cailuan
Cline House Gallery & OBO Studios
Gordon Jewellers
Celtic Treasures
Pure Organic Spa
Fantasy Realm
Jasmar Paint
Schulmans
Stormont Stationers
Dempsters
Oasis
CIBC
Bicycle World

The events will run from 6 pm to 9 pm at 14 different businesses in Downtown Cornwall.

For more information, click here.

Advance Reservations Available

Advance reservation tickets for The Phantom Lantern – Haunted Hallowe’en Adventure will be on sale October 1, 2018

Nathan Gulley, a local Stayner Collegiate High School student, is hosting a fundraiser to support youth mental health in our area. Nathan is partnering with “From the Rock to the Rockies” to raise money for Youth Mental Health Educational Programs at The Royal Victoria Hospital. “From the Rock to the Rockies” is a not for profit group whose goal is to cycle across Canada to raise awareness about the critical need for mental health services for youth in our area. The concert features a fantastic tribute band, Early Elton. Guests can relive the sights and sounds of the classic 70s Elton John. The glamorous costumes, the glasses, the platform shoes and above all… the hits and timeless songs of Elton John in the heyday of his songwriting and performance prowess. There are amazing silent auction prizes including Air Canada Club Leafs tickets, a stunning live edge bench and dozens of other prizes.

Check Elton out at: www.earlyelton.com

Civic Theatres Toronto presents:
Goran Bregovic
Tickets: $59.50-$79.50

Goran Bregović and his world-famous Wedding and Funeral Orchestra deliver the undeniably original voice of a unique land to the Sony Centre stage for one night only.

Born in Sarajevo of a Serbian mother and a Croatian father, Goran Bregović was a teenage rock star with his first group Bijelo Dugme (White Button) before becoming the internationally celebrated composer and musician he is today. Bregović describes himself simply as a “contemporary composer” as he marries the Balkan music of his heritage with a strong guitar aesthetic, fusing Roma dance tunes and traditional Eastern European choral music with rock ‘n roll. He creates music that our soul recognizes instinctively and the body greets with an irresistible urge to dance.

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Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Oct 26, 2018
Goran Bregović: Three Letters From Sarajevo

Goran Bregović and his world-famous Wedding and Funeral Orchestra deliver the undeniably original voice of a unique land to the Sony Centre stage for one night only.

Born in Sarajevo of a Serbian mother and a Croatian father, Goran Bregović was a teenage rock star with his first group Bijelo Dugme (White Button) before becoming the internationally celebrated composer and musician he is today. Bregović describes himself simply as a “contemporary composer” as he marries the Balkan music of his heritage with a strong guitar aesthetic, fusing Roma dance tunes and traditional Eastern European choral music with rock ‘n roll. He creates music that our soul recognizes instinctively and the body greets with an irresistible urge to dance.

Along with Goran Bregović and his Wedding and Funeral Orchestra, the performance at the Sony Centre will feature violin soloists Mirjana Neskovic (Serbia), Gershon Leizerson (Israel) and Zied Zouari (Tunis), as well as our local musicians: the LV String Quartet led by Rachel Pomedli, and a sextet of male voices from Toronto.

On October 27, 12 retailers in Down Town Kingston will be hiding a “Spooktacular” Great Pumpkin somewhere on their premises. Your job is to hunt down all 12 pumpkins to be entered into a draw for a gift basket. Ballots will be available by Wednesday October 24 (they will still be available on the day of the hunt) at all participating locations. This is a family friendly event!
12 participating retailers are: All Good Things Home Shoppe, Amanda’s House of Elegance, Bagot Leather Goods, Luggage Plus, Cloth, Cooke’s Coffee & Fine Foods, Cornerstone Canadian Art & Craft, General Brock’s Commissary, Kingston Olive Oil Co., Martello Alley, Metaphysics, Send In The Clown, & Trailhead

Recently, the Broadway musical Jersey Boys became an international hit and brought attention to the hits from the 1960s especially The Four Seasons.

Gavan Rousseau, 22, expresses the vocal quality of a young Frankie Valli that is reminiscent of his appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1962. Close your eyes and it’s Frankie Valli.

Backed by the fabulous Gem Tones and incorporating the look, instrumentation, and harmonies of the original Four Seasons, this group will bring back memories and songs like Sherry Baby, Walk Like a Man, Dawn, Rag Doll and Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You with ease and the nostalgic flair of those years gone by.

Alls I’m Saying is brazenly tentative! Like a sniper with the hiccups, Derek Edwards takes aim at life’s galling moments, exhales slowly and jerks back the trigger. A riotous evening of homegrown comedy — like taking a ride in an open golf cart with a good friend and a 6 pack.

From Vegas to St. John’s, this Just For Laughs veteran is universally considered to be among the comic elite. Certainly his peers think so, as evidenced by the fact that he’s a four-time nominee, and winner of Best Standup Comic – Canadian Comedy Awards, as well as a multiple Gemini nominee for Best Performance in a Comedy. As Rick Mercer says, “Everyone knows Derek is the funniest man in Canada.”

Ghostbusters 1&2 Double Bill!

Wear your best Ghost, Ghoul or Buster costume and get a free popcorn!

Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Egon work at the University where they delve into the paranormal and fiddle with many unethical experiments on the students. As they are kicked out of the University do they really understand their knowledge of the paranormal and go into business for themselves. Under the new snazzy business name of ‘Ghostbusters’, and living in the old firehouse building they work out of, they are called to rid New York City of paranormal phenomenon at everyone’s whim…. for a price. They make national press as the media thinks and pressures everybody the Ghostbusters are the cause of it all. Thrown in jail by the EPA, the mayor takes a chance and calls on them to help save the city. Unbeknownst to all, a long dead Gozer worshiper (Evo Shandor) erected downtown apartment building is the cause of all the paranormal activity. They find out the building could resurrect the ancient Hittite god, Gozer, and bring an end to all of humanity. Who are you gonna call