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Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery |
Jan 1st-Dec 31st
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Where else can you explore Group of Seven replications in an outdoor gallery under square miles of open skies? Only in Huntsville-visit 30 Group of Seven recreations as they hang on the walls of downtown Huntsville! Enjoy all the murals 365 days a year: it’s as easy as strolling down Main Street.
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
Email: huntsvillebia@bellnet.ca
Link: www.groupofsevenoutdoorgallery.ca
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Algonquin Theatre |
Year Round
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The Algonquin Theatre plays host to outstanding live performances including comedians, orchestras, plays and musicians of international acclaim.
Contact the box office at 37 Main Street East, (705) 789-4975, 1.888.696.4255 ext 2352 or
Online Tickets Sales 24/7 www.algonquintheatre.ca
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
Email: huntsvillebia@bellnet.ca
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River Mill Park |
Year Round
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Enjoy a peaceful afternoon along the water at River Mill Park. The kids will have fun at the playground. Relax with live concerts in the park during the summer. Enjoy a boat tour of the nearby lakes or rent canoe and kayaking equipment and explore the river on your own. Dock your boat at the Park and for an adventure in downtown.
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Activity Sessions Galore |
Year Round
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Visit downtown shops and services to arrange for activity sessions and classes in cooking, beading, scrapbooking, ceramics, skincare, yoga, stamping, quilting, painting, and more.
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
Email: huntsvillebia@bellnet.ca
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Muskoka Heritage Place - Museum Year-Round |
Pioneer Village / Train - May 21 – Oct 8, 2011
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90 acres of pristine Muskoka landscape cradle 16 pioneer buildings and is
home to Cann Lake beaver pond. Life in a late 1800s crossroads community
is historically recreated by costumed narrators demonstrating pioneer life.
The Muskoka Museum takes you on a chronological journey through
Muskoka 2011 features the exhibit “Great Nations”. Enjoy a ride aboard the
Portage Flyer Train. Call for details. Walking distance to downtown.
Contact: Muskoka Heritage Place
Phone: (705) 789-7576, 1.888.696.4255 ext 3214
Email: village@muskokaheritageplace.org
Link: www.muskokaheritageplace.org
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Huntsville Festival of the Arts |
Summer
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Live music and art, indoors and out during the Summer Festival – the Algonquin Theatre swings and the town is hoppin' during this annual event. Plus enjoy other special Festival of the Arts performances throughout the year.
Contact: Huntsville Festival of the Arts
Phone: 1-800-663-ARTS (2787) 705-788-2787
Email: info@huntsvillefestival.on.ca
Link: www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca
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Canada Day Celebration |
July 1st, 2011
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Come out to River Mill Park for the singing of O’Canada accompanied by the Muskoka Concert Band performance. Enjoy Canada Day cake! Fireworks at dusk over Hunters Bay.
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
Email: huntsvillebia@bellnet.ca
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Captain Hunt Exhibit |
Year Round
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The Town of Huntsville presents the “Captain Hunt Exhibit”, a small history exhibit located in a local heritage landmark. The exhibit honouring Captain Hunt and the early days of the village of Huntsville, including the Muskoka Colonization Road, was recently opened in the waiting room in the Huntsville Train Station on Main Street West. The historic Huntsville Train station waiting room is open every day except Saturdays
Contact: ron.gostlin@huntsville.ca
Phone: (705) 789-1751
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Music at Noon |
July 4-8, 11-15, 18-22 |
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| Refresh your body and spirit with these free mid-day live musical offerings in Trinity United Church located in the heart of downtown Huntsville. From vocal to instrumental, jazz to musical theatre; local artists will be sure to entertain, sponsored in part by the Downtown Huntsville BIA. www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca
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Celebrate the Street and Nuit Blanche Nord |
July 9
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| Enjoy buskers on the street, children’s games and activities, artists’ demonstrations and sales, as well as performances from the renowned Edge of the Woods theatre company. Later in the evening prowl downtown venues, both indoor and outdoor, until the wee hours of the morning and experience Huntsville’s inaugural Nuit Blanche extravaganza. www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca
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Concerts in the Park – 2011 Season |
July 9 - August 24 |
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Huntsville Town Dock – Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm
Bring your lawn chair and a toonie for some tunes.
- July 6th – Muskoka Jazz Guys
- July 13th – TBA
- July 20th – Tina Turley
- July 27th – TBA
- August 3 – Muskoka Concert Band
- August 10 – Cameron of Lochiel Pipes & Drums
- August 17 – Mahon Family
- August 24 – Northern Lights Steele Orchestra
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Firefly Festival |
July 15th, 2011 – 6pm to Midnight
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We close Huntsville’s quaint Main Street to cars, and open everyone’s eyes to an Friday evening of family fun, live music, great food and shopkeeper specials. The fireflies dance ‘til midnight and so will you. www.downtownhuntsvilleadventures.ca
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
Email: huntsvillebia@bellnet.ca
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en Plein Air Painting & Auction |
July 28 |
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For the third year, The Shutterbug Gallery and the Huntsville Festival of the Arts invite you to come to beautiful downtown Huntsville and cheer on renowned local artists and area dignitaries as they create outdoor masterpieces over the space of four short hours.
After watching your favourite work of art being created, you'll have the chance to take it home with you, at the live auction starting at 3pm on the Town Hall steps! www.kellytheshutterbug.com
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Huntsville Jazz Festival |
July 28 – July 30 |
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This popular addition to the regular Festival events provides three great evenings of entertainment and jazz offerings throughout the community, including daylong concerts Saturday, July 30 in River Mill Park. www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca
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Summer Sidewalk Adventure |
August 20th, 2011 – 9:30 AM to 5 PM
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The kids will love the activities. Everyone will love the live music. The downtown shops will be
bursting out onto the street with bargains during this day long event. www.downtownhuntsvilleadventures.ca
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
Email: huntsvillebia@bellnet.ca
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Shades of Autumn Antique, Classic and Custom Car Show |
Sept. 17th, 2011, 9AM -5PM
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If four wheels are your passion, the 9th annual car show is an adventure that will accelerate your heart rate. 300 auto exhibits up and down the main drag, trophies & draw prizes – this is one auto competition that you can take in on two feet.
First come, first serve, car registration on Main Street beginning at 7AM
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
Email: huntsvillebia@bellnet.ca
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Halloween Tiny Tots Parade |
October 28th, 2011 - 10AM
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Bring down the kids in their costumes for our 1st annual Tiny Tot Parade. Moms, Dads, and Grandparents will join in the fun as we march up and down the sidewalks.
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
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Santa Claus Parade |
November 25th, 2011 – 7 PM
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Kick off the Christmas season the right way with one of the last evening parades in Ontario as it winds it way along Main Street starting right downtown.
Contact: Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (705) 789-4771
Email: chamber@huntsvillelakeofbays.on.ca |
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Downtown Divas Fashion Show |
Nov. 11th, 2010 – 8 pm – Algonquin Theatre
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The Downtown Divas Fashion Show is being presented by the Downtown Huntsville BIA as a kick off to the fabulous annual Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend. Special fashion host David Clemmer of "Style by Jury" as seen on W Network will be returning to be our Master of Ceremonies. Also the 2nd Annual Huntsville Makeover The Big Reveal will be showcased during the second half of the Fashion Show. The pre-reception beginning at 7 pm.
Lots of great local downtown fashion for all to see. It's a show you won't want to miss.
Contact: Algonquin Theatre
Phone: Box Office: (705) 789-4975 or Toll-free 1-888-696-4255 ext 2352
Link: www.algonquintheatre.ca |
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Girlfriend’s Getaway Weekend |
Nov. 11th-13th, 2011
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Get your girlfriends together and treat yourself to a weekend of fun. Live Concert, Beauty Show, Fashion, Spas, Delicious Food, Fantastic Shopping, Demos, Workshops and more! Downtown Huntsville is joining forces with Deerhurst Report and the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce to pull out all the shops to welcome you!
Contact: The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (705) 789-4771
Email: chamber@huntsvillelakeofbays.on.ca
Link: www.huntsvilleadventures.com |
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Downtown Santa |
December 2011 – Date to be finalized
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Kids of all ages are invited to visit with Santa, as he makes it annual visit to downtown Huntsville. Join in the Christmas music.
Contact: Downtown Huntsville BIA
Phone: (705) 789-1400
Email: huntsvillebia@bellnet.ca |
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Algonquin Park & Arrowhead Park |
Jan 1st - Dec 31st |
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Okay - this one’s a given. You can hike, paddle, pedal, cross-country ski or snowshoe, howl with wolves and generally take in one of Canada’s great treasures all the year round. This is where Mother Nature does some of her best work daily!
Link: http://algonquinpark.on.ca/ontarioparks.com/english/arro.html
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