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In 1991, during his tenure as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Henry N. R. Jackman donated his historic collection of toy soldiers to the Royal Ontario Museum.

While there are a few of these collectables currently on display in the J.F. Driscoll Family Stair of Wonders, this new installation will showcase almost all of the Hal Jackman Toy Soldier Collection, which traces the historic life span of Britains Ltd., one of the world’s pioneers in the manufacturing of toy soldiers. Visitors are invited to enjoy the artistry and detail of this outstanding collection, and learn about the legacy of Britains Ltd.’s years of lead toy production from 1893-1966.

In 2014, Ontario-based painter and printmaker John Hartman (b. 1950) embarked on a project to capture the intimate relationship between more than thirty leading Canadian authors and the places that inspire them. Hartman’s diverse roster of subjects included writers Esi Edugyan, Ruth Ozeki, M.G. Vassanji, Thomas King, Lisa Moore, Neil Bissoondath, Susan Swan and David Macfarlane. The result was a body of large-format portrait paintings that celebrate the richness of Canada’s literary fabric. The McMichael is pleased to debut John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place, a special exhibition celebrating the artist’s efforts organized by the Woodstock Art Gallery.

This is your once in a lifetime opportunity to test drive your dream car. Pick from a variety of models of Exotic Cars, Supercars and Hypercars. 1000 google reviews and #1 Tripadvisor

Your test drive begins and ends at a beautiful Estate, located in Hamilton’s countryside surrounded by amazing scenic roads.

Choose from a variety of cars:

Hypercars: Lamborghini Aventador roadster

Supercars include: Lamborghini Huracan • Ferrari 488 • Porsche 911 GT3 • Mclaren 570s • Acura NSX

Exotic cars include: Ferrari F430 • Lamborghini Gallardo • Audi R8 • Mercedes AMG GTS • Nissan GTR

All cars are fully automatic with an optional paddle shift.

What’s included:

Test drive an Exotic Car for 30 minutes or 20 minutes on scenic country roads.
Safety instruction.
When: Available April to November 7 days a week (subject to availability).
Reservations must be made on GTAEXOTICS.CA

Need to know:

Select either a 20-minute Supercar or 30-minute Exotic Car test drive when you reserve your experience day/time with the experience provider.
Your choice of car is subject to availability when reserving your test drive with the experience provider.
Minimum for drivers is 17 years.
Minimum age for passengers is 8 years.
You must have a valid driver’s license (G2, G or foreign driver’s license).
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, preferably sneakers. High-heels and flip-flops are not permitted.
Should the tour be canceled due to inclement weather, alternative dates will be offered and arranged.
No security deposit or insurance required.

Lamborghini Aventador • Lamborghini Huracan • Ferrari 488 • Porsche 911 GT3rs • Mclaren 570s • Acura NSX • Audi R8 • Mercedes AMG GTS • Nissan GTR • Aston Martin Vantage

On the 3-hour Exotic Car – Supercar Tour you will drive a minimum of 4 cars, and on the 6-hour tour you will drive a minimum of 6 cars. All cars are fully automatic with an optional paddle shift.

Your bucket list driving experience starts and ends from the Ivy Lane Estate on Hamilton mountain. The 3-hour tour takes you in and around wine country in the Niagara region. The 6-hour tour heads northwest to the Halton Hills area. Both tours have exciting, twisty and scenic roads which will allow you to feel the cars potential.

Two drivers will be allocated to each car before you set off on the tour, sharing the drive time. If you would like to drive 100% of the time and have the cars to yourself or bring a passenger, you will need to purchase 2 experiences.

Motorcycle tour guides with radio communications remain in contact with you.

The 6-hour tour includes lunch at the exclusive Paddock Motor Club. You’ll enjoy a fresh and delicious chef-prepared meal in an automotive-themed lounge filled with rare & historic memorabilia.

Driving time:

3-hour tour: 2.5 hours behind the wheel
6-hour tour: 5 hours behind the wheel- 1 hr for lunch
When: Available May – November 7 days a week
Reservations MUST be made on GTAEXOTICS.CA Seats sell out fast. You will be able to select your date.

Need to know:

There are always two seats sold per car. The drive time and cars are shared among the 8 to 10 participants on the 3-hour tour and 12 to 14 participants on the 6-hour tour.
Tours start and end in the country with no city traffic.
Minimum age to participate is 19 years.
No employees in the cars monitoring your driving.
You must have a valid driver’s license.
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, preferably sneakers. Flip-flops and high-heels are not permitted.
Should the tour be canceled due to inclement weather, alternative dates will be offered and arranged.
No security deposit is required with proof of OPCF 27 (Personal automobile insurance for non-owned vehicles); otherwise, a refundable $2,000 security deposit / driver is required on the day of your tour.
Whether you want to enjoy an unforgettable driving experience yourself or you want to surprise a lucky friend with an incredible experience gift, this Exotic Car and Supercar touring experience is the ticket!

Made with novel cotton, vivid colours and exuberant design, the painted and printed cottons of India changed human history; they revolutionized art, fashion and science wherever they went around the globe. Featuring pieces from the Museum’s world-renowned collection, this ROM original exhibition explores how over thousands of years India’s artisans have created, perfected and innovated these printed and painted multicoloured cotton fabrics to fashion the body, honour divinities, and beautify palaces and homes.

Presenting the fascinating stories behind the people who made, commissioned, shipped, sold and ultimately used these pieces, TheCloth that Changed the World considers India’s textile innovations and their influences on art, trade and industry around the world in places as far as Cairo, Japan, Sumatra, London, and Montreal. They were the luxury fabric of their day, coveted by all, and one of the great inventions that drew foreigners to India’s shores hungry for more. Discover how through trade-routes, encounters, and exchange, these cloths connected cultures and, quite literally, changed the world.

Photo Detail from Indian ‘chintz’ hanging (palampore). 18th century. ROM 934.4.13. Gift of Mrs. Harry Wearne.

Have the children missed out on field trips the last few months?
Looking for something to do outside the house with your family or social bubble?

Join us for a 50-minute tour focusing on Early Settlement in Pickering. Featured buildings will include the Log House, Log Barn, and Blacksmith Shop. Although this tour is designed to meet the Grade 3 curricula, and will include a toy for school children to make and take, it is easily adaptable to multi-generational and adult groups. Note: We will follow current COVID-19 guidelines; group maximums will be observed; and members of the group must be from the same social bubble.

$50 per booked group (plus tax). Offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Advanced registration required, call 905.683.8401.

Mummies have captured our imagination throughout time. Uncover the secrets of six mummified individuals from ancient Egypt in this compelling exhibition from the British Museum. Using the latest technology explore how these people lived along the Nile and what happened to them after they died.

Egyptian Mummies: Ancient Lives. New Discoveries. presents unique insights into six mummies spanning 900 BCE to CE 180 including a priest’s daughter, a temple singer and a young child. Combining CT scans, digital visualizations and the latest research, this exhibition offers a fascinating glimpse into these ancient lives. Each mummy has a story to tell.

Image: Inner coffin of Nestawedjat, 25th Dynasty, about 700-680 BC, EA 22812a. © The Trustees of the British Museum.

Majestically located on the edge of the historic Carrying Place Trail that runs through the Humber River Valley, the McMichael’s grounds offer a wealth of highlights for lovers of Canadian art. These in-person outdoor tours will tell the story of the McMichael and provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the Group of Seven cemetery, Tom Thomson’s shack, the famous Sculpture Garden and outdoor installations by well-known Indigenous artists.

Outdoor Tours of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Dates: Thursdays to Sundays, September 25 to October 25, 2020
Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: Free. Paid parking ($7 per vehicle) in effect. Free parking for members.
Location: Meet in front of gallery entrance
Registration: Online registration required.

Acres of Terror is BACK!

Cannamore Orchard welcomes you to our 28th year of Acres of Terror, Eastern Ontario’s Most Terrifying Halloween attraction! Tickets are now on sale. Book NOW before our LIMITED spots are sold out!

2020 Dates
Nights (6:30-10pm): Sept. 25-26, Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-25, 28-31 – we are OPEN on Halloween night.
Days: (12-4pm): Oct. 17-18, 24-25 and 31st (Halloween day).

Your admission includes a visit to all four attractions: The Spooky Wagon Ride, House of Terror, Spooky Village and Fog Maze.

IMPORTANT: To ensure a safe experience for everyone, Acres of Terror will be a limited ticketed experience. All tickets must be pre-booked online for a specific date & time-slot to ensure the ability to maintain physical distancing. Only 25 tickets are available per 15 minute time slot. Small groups of 12 or less will depart every few minutes. Attractions and grounds have been modified to allow for the safest experience possible, with physical distancing requirements and enhanced safety protocols in place.

NEW: In order to stay in compliance with rules from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), your visit to Acres of Terror will be guided by a real witch or warlock. They will guide your group of 12 or less to the different activities, to ensure a one-way route is followed and minimal crossing of other groups. As such, wait times for the attractions will be minimal.

Saturday and Sunday during the day are dedicated to families, younger children and those who get scared easily and don’t like it. Acres of Terror attractions will be toned down and made kid friendly.

​We’re proud to be wheelchair accessible! All of our Acres of Terror attractions are wheelchair accessible. Please keep in mind that the terrain leading to each attraction is a gravel surface.

No refunds on tickets unless the event is cancelled. Acres of Terror runs rain or shine, but may be cancelled during inclement weather. If there is a chance of thunderstorms or high winds, please phone ahead to make sure we’re operating.

To learn more about our COVID-19 protocols, please visit www.cannamoreorchard.com/covid-19.

Dare to be scared? Visit Fort William Historical Park this October for another bone-chilling Haunted Fort Night! Visitors who think they are brave enough will take a terrifying journey through William’s Town with other daring souls to face what lurks in the darkness.

Tours are offered rain or shine every Friday and Saturday in October beginning Friday, October 9th. Tours start at 7pm nightly. Reservations are required for this sell-out event.

Tickets on sale September 8, 2020. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Visitor Centre, 1350 King Road, or by calling 807-473-2344. Tickets are sold by tour group which can accommodate up to 10 people. The cost of each tour group is $150.

Treat the kids to a spook-tacular Halloween season with bricktastic & safe fun! Jump inside the world’s spookiest box of LEGO® bricks with awesome activities around every creepy corner – and it’s all included in your admission price!

Here are the spook-tacular activities happening between October 15 – 31st:
• Hide and Shriek: The ghosts have taken over MINILAND. Can you spot them? Download the Hidden Side App to scan for the ghosts! Scan the QR code and download the app before your visit.
• Boo-tiful Halloween Build: Can you help us build Dracula just in time for Halloween day?!
• Brick-or-Treating: On select dates*, collect free LEGO pieces to build your own Halloween LEGO creation to take home!
• Crazy Cool Costume Contest: Who has the most brick-tastic costume?! Our Master Model Builder will be the judge – winner takes home a prize!
• Much More!

Visit the Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground for the spook-tacular event every Thursday – Monday during one of three Playtimes (11AM, 1PM, 3PM). You MUST book your tickets online.

Presented in partnership with Byron Scary House
Get ready for a Halloween event unlike any you have experienced at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. The Abandoned Village will run October 21-25 and 27-31, 2020, and you know you will be in for a fright as we partner with Byron Scary House, the spookiest people we know!

After a decade and a half of scaring at their home in South-West London, Byron Scary House has come to the Village and transformed three of our buildings into haunted attractions.

The legend goes that when a freak storm cut off the Village from the surrounding area things got nasty. The Villagers turned on one another and did what was necessary to survive. In the months of isolation that followed an old dark secret rose out of the past and plunged the Village into chaos. Many of the Villagers were never found again, and those that were discovered, were merely remains. Now, once in a Blue Moon, the ghosts of The Abandoned Village return. Will you survive your visit, or will you be added to their ranks?

“Haunted Houses” are not concerts, festivals, or parties. They have always been about social distancing. If you have ever been through the Byron Scary House, you know they do their very best to make you feel alone! Its what splitting you into groups of 2 is all about, things are always scarier when you don’t have safety in numbers. In light of the current COVID conditions, we have protocols in place to make the experience as safe as possible for everyone. Fanshawe Pioneer Village offers plenty of out outdoor space for physical distancing, and we will have staffing to monitor queuing areas. Guest entrance will be staggered, the attractions are always linear and very seldom would you come within 6 feet of other patrons. You’ll walk the attraction single file, no wandering or gathering. The frightening experience is touch-free, without any hanging obstructions and all staff and guests will be required to wear masks – even when outdoors.

And if you think the Byron Scary House crew can’t scare you from 6 feet away, just try ‘em!

Recommended for those 14 years of age, advance booking suggested, tickets are $18, and face masks are required through the entirety of the experience. For more information visit fanshawepioneervillage.ca.

Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth, co-produced by the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and Carleton University Art Gallery, is the first retrospective of Christi Belcourt’s work, and spans more than twenty-five years of her art-making career. The exhibition traces her practice from its beginnings in the early 1990s to the present, and concludes with recent works made collaboratively with Isaac Murdoch, an Anishinaabe knowledge keeper and emerging visual artist. Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth brings together more than thirty major Belcourt paintings on loan from numerous private and public collections including National Gallery of Canada, Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, Art Gallery of Ontario, Canadian Museum of History, Thunder Bay Art Gallery, and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. The exhibition also includes a selection of Murdoch’s iconic works, which have been featured prominently on the front lines of the Indigenous resistance movement against resource extraction. Together, these two artists produce powerful images that champion the restoration of balance between all living beings and the natural world, reflecting the deep traditions of Indigenous culture.

Date: October 24, 2020
Location: Elgin County Railway Museum
Times:
Tot Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kids Party: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets:
$5/person
$15/family of 4 (any 2 adults and any 2 kids)

Our annual Halloween Dance Party is back! Bring your kids and enjoy a night of fun with dancing, kids activities and games, glitter tattoos, and LED light fun!

Popcorn and other snacks, as well as warm beverages will be available for purchase throughout the night.
We remind you that our Rolling Stock Gallery can be quite cold in late October, and we encourage you and your families to dress warmly for the night’s activities.

Buy tickets online, or visit us at ECRM to purchase tickets in person.
(Tickets available soon!)