Almaguin Arts & Culture

Garden Tour and Artisan Weekend Almaguin Highlands

2010-07-28T12:26:00.000-07:00

The Almaguin Highlands is located north of Muskoka and near Algonquin Provincial Park.
Gardens are in full bloom at the end of July so come out and enjoy Garden Tour and Artisan Weekend on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 5pm. Meet local artists and enjoy free refreshments.
Located East of Hwy 11 on Pickeral and Jake Lake Road to Ely Road to North Pickerel Lake Road to Colborne Road to 168 Lakeshore Road then follow the signs. Contact Karen Sutcliffe at 705-382-3261 for more details.
For more information on this area contact Danette Evely at Almaguin Vacation or Sand Lake Cottages Resort.

Art In The Park Downtown Parry Sound

2010-07-19T10:05:00.000-07:00

For over 34 years visit downtown Parry Sound at Market Square Park for the Art In The Park Annual Show. The show takes place in the middle of July and runs from 9am - 6pm on Friday, 9am - 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
The Art In The Park Annual Show features over 80 Artisans and Crafters with free admission. Visit Parry Sound Art In The Park for more details.
The Almaguin Highlands is the place to be to enjoy year round activities and cottage rentals throughout the year. To find out about more fun things to do in the Almaguin Highlands visit Sand Lake Cottages & Inn.

Muskoka Arts & Crafts Inc.

2010-06-21T10:14:00.000-07:00

Post Cards to the G8 - A poignant plea from artists from around the world to inform the world's leaders, of life's daily stuggles and concerns that need their attention. This event runs until the end of June, 2010.
Annual Summer Show - Meet 200 talented artists from across Canada in Bracebridge at Annie Williams Memorial Park mid July.
For more details contact The Muskoka Arts and Crafts at 705-645-5501.
Muskoka and the Almaguin Highlands is the place to visit for your cottage rental getaway in Ontario.

Muskoka Arts and Crafts Spring Show in Bracebridge, Ontario

2010-03-23T10:38:00.000-07:00

The Spring Members Show is a gala exhibition of art by the members of the Muskoka Arts and Crafts. This show takes places every year and it has be going on for over 30 years. Opening night and awards presentation is on Friday night at the end of March between 7pm - 10pm. The Spring Members Show continues on to Saturday from 10am - 5pm and again on Sunday from 11am - 4pm. Admission is by donation only and the show takes place at the Bracebridge Sportsplex in Muskoka just south of the Almaguin Highlands. For more information contact The Muskoka Arts & Crafts.

Bracebridge Sportplex is located at 110 Clearbrook Trail in Bracebridge at 705-645-5501.
For more information on Cottage Rentals in Ontario visit Sand Lake Cottages & Inn
For fun things to do in the Almaguin Highlands visit Almaguin Vacation.

Christmas Show and Sale Bracebridge

2009-12-07T07:01:00.000-08:00

Take your vacation for the holidays this year in sunny Muskoka and The Almaguin Highlands. Make sure you get out to enjoy a wide variety of winter activities while you are here to include cross country skiing, down hill skiing, snow tubing, horse back riding, sleigh riding, tobogganing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
During the holidays visiting this cottage vacation area is a great way to celebrate Christmas and New Years.
Come in November and do some pre Christmas shopping at the Monck Public School at 250 Wellington Street South in Bracebridge. Muskoka Arts and Crafts are putting on their annual Christmas Show and Sale at the very end of November. Every year at the same time the last weekend in November from Saturday at 10am - 5pm and Sunday 11am - 4pm. Admission is by donation only.
For more information visit http://www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com or call 705-645-5501.

Who Art Thou Art Sale Bracebridge, Muskoka

2009-02-05T09:41:00.000-08:00

On the third weekend in November starting on Thursday evening and running until Saturday 5pm come out and enjoy the Who Art Thou Art Sale.

Muskoka Arts & Craft Sale is an annual event where more then 100 members contribute works. This is a mystery sale where you find out who the artist is after you have purchased their work. The Art Show is a one-of-a-kind show that is available to the public. All paintings are sold for about $50.00.

A preview of the art takes place on the Tuesday to Thursday before the show starts. The Art Show takes place at the Chapel Gallery in Bracebridge at 15 King St. For information , call Muskoka Arts & Crafts at 705-645-5501 or visit their website at Muskoka Arts and Crafts.

For more informtion on area attractions visit Almaguin Vacation.

Arts and Craft Show Huntsville near Almaguin Highlands

2009-02-05T07:17:00.000-08:00

Travel up north during November for a holiday before the busy Christmas season approaches. Visit Almaguin Vacation to see what you can do in the Almaguin Highlands and Muskoka area. While you are here check out the Arts and Craft shows in Huntsville so you can do some early Christmas shopping. On Saturday the second weekend in November from 9am - 5pm at the Huntsviile Centennial Centre come and enjoy the annual Arts and Craft Show.

A day filled with silent auctions, raffles, door prizes, snack bar and 38 top quality vendors. Contact Joyce Wilson for more information 705-789-9841.

While you are on vacation take home some unique gifts from Muskoka to share with your family.

Stay at an Ontario Cottage Resort for a relaxing retreat.

Arts and Crafts Show Huntsville, Muskoka

2009-02-05T06:19:00.000-08:00

Take a vacation in November with the family and kids for a pre-christmas getaway. Check out the tourists shops in Huntsville while you are here and go to a great craft and art show.

The second weekend in November Riverside Public School hosts a craft and art show. The show runs from 9am - 4pm on Saturday and 10am - 3pm on Sunday. Over 50 Artisans with hundreds of gifts for everyone on your christmas list. Located at 755 Brunel Road in Huntsville just south of the Muskoka River locks.

The annual event has been going on for over 17 years. Make sure you get out to take advantage of some great deals.

Get away for a great Cottage Vacation in the Muskoka and Almaguin Highlands and stay at

Sand Lake Cottages & Inn and enjoy a relaxing hot tub, sit by a cozy fireplace, go shopping or go out for a relaxing dinner.

Agricultural Society Fall Fair Labour Day Weekend

2008-09-15T05:17:00.000-07:00

On the Labour Day long weekend every year The Agricultural Society hosts the annual Fall Fair.

Armour, Ryerson and Burk's Falls is all part of the Agricultural Society.

On Sunday come out and enjoy The Simcoe Country Cloggers, Northern Exposure Band, Cake Walk, English Horse Show, Assorted Children's games, races, Jim Creasor on Stage, Scavenger Hunt and Jam Sandwich.

On Monday come out and enjoy Norther Exposure Band, Ticket Draws, Western Horse Show, Polka Dot Door on Stage, Heavy Horse Show, Horse Pull, Assorted Children's games, races and Gibbings Family Band on Stage.

The show is loads of fun for the whole family and a great weekend for everyone to enjoy.

The fun starts on Sunday at 10:45am and runs until Monday at 3pm

Make sure you get out to Burk's Falls to enjoy loads of fun.

To find out about more exciting fun in the Almaguin Highlands or to find accommodations please visit http://www.almaguin-vacation.com

If you wish to find accommodations in Kearney which is also located in the Almaguin Highlands north of Toronto visit http://www.sandlake.on.ca

Creative Changes Art annual Show & Sale Kearney, Almaguin Highlands

2008-09-11T06:11:00.000-07:00

Creative Changes Art Show & Sale, perennial summer event is held in mid July at the Kearney Community Centre in the Almaguin Highlands every year.

The Kearney show opens on Friday with a wine and cheese reception. The Almaguin Highlands show near Algonquin Park features painting, pottery, wood-turning, jewellery, photography, knitting, aboriginal crafts and painting on turkey feathers.

This Art Show continues on Saturday all day and on Sunday until 3pm.

On the Friday night at the community centre you have to pay to get in to enjoy the wind and cheese show but on Saturday and Sunday enjoy free admission.

If you wish to enjoy other area activities north of Toronto and Muskoka in the Almaguin Highlands visit http://www.almaguin-vacation.com

If you need accommodations in Kearney contact http://www.sandlake.on.ca

South River Festival of the Arts

2008-05-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

Every Year South River Hosts the Festival of the Arts. South River is located in the Almaguin Highlands near Algonquin Park north of Muskoka. Come enjoy four days of workshops, performances, demonstrations, music, art exhibits and activities for the whole family.

This Festival of the Arts happens the second weekend in August from Thursday to Sunday. The festival begins with a wine and cheese celebration where you get to meet the local artists and enjoy a great show with live entertainment.

Take advantage of several work shops on Friday during the day and then come enjoy pub night at the South River Machar Community Centre and enjoy dancing and more entertainment.

On Saturday enjoy the Art Walk, Festival ham and salad supper, quilt show, auction, more workshops, more evening entertainment and then finish off the evening watching the Fireworks.

On Sunday enjoy a guided Kayak tour and creative dance at the South River Public School

Then Hosted by Mark Crocker Ventriloquist enjoy "So You Think You Have Talent"? Lip Sync at the Tom Thomson Park.

Wow what an amazing weekend in the Almaguin Highlands.
For more information on this awesome event check out the South River Festival of the Arts website.

For information on attractions and accommodations visit Almaguin Vacation.

Contact Danette from Sand Lake Cottages & Inn if you have any questions regarding more attractions in the Almaguin Highlands.

Wood N Things Rendezvous Magnetawan

2008-05-08T07:53:00.000-07:00

Magnetawan Community Centre & Pavilion is the locations of Wood N Things Rendezvous held on May 9th and May 10th in the Almaguin Highlands area.
Admission is free for this event.
Starts on Friday at 2pm and runs all day Saturday.
There is a silent Auction that you can enjoy, the proceeds go to Home and School.
On Saturday evening enjoy dinner and entertainment for $35/person.
Events are as follows:

Roast Beef Dinner and Live Entertainment
Silent Auction Results
Bear Chair Auction
People's choice Award
Carvers choice Award

For more information on this event contact the following people:

Tom Crane 705-384-7830

Llona Charlton 705-387-1452

Patti Paul 705-387-4954

If you wish to sign up for this event you can email Sign Craft Canada

The Almaguin Highlands is just north of Toronto outside Muskoka. We are located near Algonquin Park East of Parry Sound and south of North Bay.

The Almaguin Highlands has so much to offer to Tourists.

For more information on the Almaguin Highlands visit Almaguin Vacation.

Almaguin Highlands Artist

2008-05-08T07:15:00.000-07:00

Artist Jennifer Daniels opened a show at Renee's Cafe in South River on May 2/2008.

She enjoys working on brightly coloured close-ups of flowers. She has displayed a picture of her work in the Almaguin Forester on Thursday May 1st 2008 Volume 3, No.52. Her picture she painted was copied from an old photograph she had stashed away.

I met Jennifer at a seminar in South River on tourism. She is a really down to earth nice person that I enjoyed chatting with.

When you visit the Almaguin Highlands near Algonquin Park north of Muskoka make sure you check out her work.

For more information on the Almaguin Highlands please visit the Almaguin Vacation Directory for accommodations and attractions for this area.