OAKVILLE EVENTS

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September 16 - September 30, 2011

The Taste of Downtown Oakville

With the summer winding down we fire up our stoves and creative juices as our local chefs once again prepare something delicious specifically for the Taste of Downtown Oakville. Look for changes this year with 150 mile ingredients, wonderful wine pairings and exciting events throughout the Downtown. Come and dine with us and remember why Downtown Oakville is a premier destination for food lovers from far and wide. Save September 10th for our official launch in the Town Square!

October 15, 2011

The Downtown Oakville Harvest Festival

Our new and improved version of the Fall Festival - Don't miss this much-anticipated event attracting over 10,000 people. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. at The Towne Square, Downtown Oakville hosts a kick-off pancake breakfast, followed by live family entertainment, games and hayrides — our legendary corn roast and some harvest specials from our local restaurants and retailers. This is a great day to bring the kids downtown to enjoy an afternoon hayride, face painting and fresh-shucked corn on the cob. Be in the greatest Downtown this fall and experience why we love Beautiful Downtown Oakville.

October 31, 2011

Tiny Tots on Parade

The merchants of Downtown Oakville invite all of those with little kids to bring their small and scary ghosts and goblins to the 15th annual Tiny Tots on Parade! This is a safe, entertaining holiday event for the little ones to enjoy. Festivities begin in Towne Square at 10:00a.m.

November 18, 2011

Downtown Oakville Tree Lighting Ceremony

Celebrate the lights, the magic, and the charm of downtown Oakville this Christmas as the businesses kick-off the holiday season with the official lighting of our fantastic new Towne Square Tree. Santa and his elves will be treating everyone to hot apple cider and holiday cheer. A special part of this evening is the annual downtown Christmas Carol-sing along with Oakville's Mayor and the Salvation Army Band. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. in Towne Square, followed by the lighting of the tree at 7:30 p.m.

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE EVENTS

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Welcome to Niagara-on-the-Lake, a National Historic Site and one of the most beautiful towns in Canada, recognized for its heritage, culture, wineries and agriculture - and, as you will discover, the warm friendly people who help make our town of a million tourists visit year after year. People travel from around the world to experience the town's unique charm, including our historic forts and monuments, grand mansions, top-flight golf courses, breath-taking parks and gardens, and world-class wineries and vineyards. Honoured in 1996 as the "Prettiest Town in Canada", our historic downtown area boasts a number of quaint shops, boutiques and restaurants, as well as public and private art galleries, the centuries old Court House, museums, and of course, the renowned Shaw Festival Theatre.

April - October

THE SHAW FESTIVAL

The world-famous Shaw Festival, a major theatrical event established in 1962, which take place each at Niagara on the Lake's Court House Theatre and Royal George Theatre on Queen Street, and at the Festival Theatre on the Queen's Parade. The Shaw Festival is actually the only event in the entire world devoted entirely to to the works of George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) and his contemporaries, and no less than ten plays and musicals are staged in Niagara on the Lake each year. Visit www.shawfest.com for more information on the exciting 2011 season.

Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 25

60th ANNUAL NIAGARA WINE FESTIVAL

More than 100 events including wine tasting, tours, seminars, concerts, Niagara cuisine, one of Canada's largest parades.
905-688-0212 or info@niagarawinefestival.com
www.niagarawinefestival.com

Saturday, September 17

NIAGARA FOUNDATION HOUSE TOUR

Tour unique homes of architectural and historical significance. 905-468-1950 or www.niagaraonthelake.com

Friday, October 14 & Saturday, October 15

LECTURE SERIES AT ST. MARK'S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Theologian & Author, John Dominic Crossan. 905-468-3123 or www.st.marks1792.com

Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16

DOORS OPEN NIAGARA

A bi-national weekend celebration of our architectural heritage with communities in the New York area. No charge.
905-468-1950 or www.niagaraonthelake.com

Sunday, October 16

FASHION AT THE VINEYARD

Silkeborg Boutique and Inniskillin Winery is proud to present the most stunning season in wine and clothing at "Fashion at the Vineyard" a charity event to pair fashion and wine. Hosted at Inniskillin Winery, to benefit Red Roof Retreat. Includes delicious culinary creations, the latest in fall fashions, full to the brim swag bags and multiple door prizes. 2:00pm - 4:00pm. $35/person. Reserve your tickets today! 905-468-2554, or at Silkeborg Boutique, 7 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Saturday, October 22

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST AT REIF ESTATE WINERY — A Winemaker's Dinner

Roberto DiDomenico takes you on a journey of estate bottles VQA wines paired with a three course locally inspired meal prepared by local Chef Robin Howe. $95/person +tax/gratuity. 905-468-WINE (9463), or email events@reifwinery.com

Weekends in November

TASTE THE SEASON

A "Taste the Season" passport allows you to sample a wine and food pairing at each of the 21 wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Visit at least six wineries over the weekend to receive a Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake collectible. 905-468-1950 or www.niagaraonthelake.com

December Through February

WINTERGLOW

Enjoy holiday shopping, special events and activities throughout the winter months. 905-468-1950, www.niagaraonthelake.com

Friday, December 2

CANDLELIGHT STROLL

With choirs and Christmas entertainment. 905-468-1950, www.niagaraonthelake.com

Friday, December 2 & Saturday, December 3

ROTARY HOUSE TOUR

Christmas comes to life in a tour of six professionally decorated homes. For tickets, call 905-351-3807 or 905-468-1950.

Saturday, December 10

SANTA CLAUS PARADE

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake presents one of Ontario's best Santa Claus Parades, starting at 11am. 905-468-4261

Saturday, December 17

FORT GEORGE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION at NAVY HALL 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Celebrate the holiday season with us at Navy Hall 305 Ricardo St. for a Family Holiday event. Includes activities, crafts, games, refreshments for all to enjoy! Musket demonstration. Closing artillery demonstration at 4pm. FREE with non-perishable food or monetary donation at the door for Newark Neighbours.

January 13 to 29, 2012

ANNUAL ICEWINE FESTIVAL

Pay tribute to the ice wine harvest. 905-688-0212, www.niagarawinefestival.com

Weekends in February

DAYS OF WINE AND CHOCOLATE

Explore parings of wine and chocolate as you tour the 21 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-1950, www.niagaraonthelake.com

February 2012

FABULICIOUS!

Enjoy a marvelous culinary experience — 4 days - 16 dining establishments - 3 course meals - fixed price. 905-468-1950