A pro-rodeo event on the Canadian Tour circuit, the Manitoba Stampede stars some of the top names in bull riding, bronc busting, tie down roping, bareback...
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Culture
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, Entertainment
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All manner of steam engines and rustic agricultural buildings are conserved in the open-air at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum, the scene of the popular...
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Kids' Stuff
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The former Indy event began in 1986 and was re-named in 2005 without changing the basic format: the best in international open-wheel racing talent coupled...
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Music
, Entertainment
, Sport
, Spectacle
, Exhibitions
Each year approximately 8,000 people turn up to witness this pageant of colour, music and activity. One of the largest of the eastern side Canadian Scottish...
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Sport
, Entertainment
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, Culture
, Kids' Stuff
, History
, Spectacle
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An entertainment extravaganza, it involves not only military displays and entertainments but a wide range of civilian acts too. It features over 2,000...
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Dance
, Music
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, Pop(ular)
, History
, Spectacle
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On the North Shore of Nova Scotia, on a beautiful natural harbour at the mouth of the Pugwash River, the village of Pugwash has celebrated its Scottish...
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Food & Drink
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, History
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The Quebec Summer Festival presents a rich programme of music, street entertainment and cultural events in venues throughout the centre of town. Of more...
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Culture
, Kids' Stuff
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, Music
, Pop(ular)
, Spectacle
Summer in Saskatoon is signalled by the arrival of a tented encampment on the south bank of the river. The bright pavilions accommodate the highly successful...
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Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
, Art & Literature
The Grand River Reserve of the Six Nations is the scene of a succession of Native celebrations through the year. Foremost among them is the Pow Wow Dance...
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Dance
, Kids' Stuff
, Entertainment
, Culture
, Food & Drink
, History
, Music
, Religion
, Spectacle
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Since 1979, the Stephenville Theatre Festival has brought a summer season of quality productions to the town of the same name and attracted large numbers...
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Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
Since the first Winnipeg Folk Festival in 1974, musicians from around the world have headed to Birds Hill Park to entertain thousands of fans. About 80...
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Food & Drink
, Theatre & Film
, Kids' Stuff
, Entertainment
, Music
, Pop(ular)
, Culture
, Spectacle
The Calgary Stampede is one of the biggest celebrations of the cowboy's way of life and attracts well over one million visitors each year. Over 10 days,...
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Food & Drink
, Sport
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
The town of Antigonish recorded its first Highland Games in 1836 and has continued the tradition ever since. Traditional events continue to form the core...
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Food & Drink
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, Music
, Dance
, Pop(ular)
, Sport
, Culture
, History
, Spectacle
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The Dawson City Music Festival kicks off with a free concert late on Friday afternoon, and it's non-stop rock, folk, country and other music from there...
The Montreal Gay Pride festival consists of a range of events including outdoor and indoor shows, a grand street parade and the Grand Rendez-vous. Over...
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Dance
, Gay & Lesbian
, Music
, Theatre & Film
, Exhibitions
An event that whets the taste buds for the Elvis Festival that takes place later in the year, this sneak preview showcase includes a classic car show...
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Music
, Food & Drink
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
Canada's biggest country music extravaganza, the Big Valley Jamboree, is also a family occasion and a sociable four-day party. Concert-goers from around...
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Kids' Stuff
, Music
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Sport
, Exhibitions
This popular event was voted the "Best Elvis Fest Event" in all of North America in 2003. Over a long weekend, fans are given the perfect excuse to slip...
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Music
, History
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
This air show began in 1995 and is dedicated to the remembrance of Canadian veterans of World War II, while also paying tribute to allied veterans. Heralded...
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Spectacle
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
, History
Canada's National Ukrainian Festival is a three-day celebration of the rich and vibrant culture and heritage of Ukraine. Among the numerous cultural displays,...
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Music
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, Culture
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Exhibitions
Founded in 1879 to encourage the development of agriculture, manufacturing, industry, commerce and the arts, the CNE has evolved over the years to become...
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Food & Drink
, Kids' Stuff
, Dance
, Music
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
, Business
Although initially held to celebrate the region's agricultural heritage, the event grows each year and has now become a great community celebration that...
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Music
, Food & Drink
, Entertainment
, Exhibitions
There's gold in them hills, and Dawson City celebrates the day they discovered the first nuggets, on 16 August 1896. The date has become a territorial...
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Culture
, Theatre & Film
, Music
, Dance
, History
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Sport
, Art & Literature
After Edinburgh, this is the second largest fringe festival in the world. Since 1982, artists and audiences have come together here in a fun, safe, and...
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Theatre & Film
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Comedy
Lunenburg is one of the prettiest fishing towns in Nova Scotia and a fitting place to stage a Fishermen's Picnic and Reunion. The event features traditional...
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Music
, Culture
, Entertainment
, Sport
, Spectacle
Winnipeg's Folklorama is a unique event. Local, national and international performers take turns to entertain the crowds with music, dance and food in...
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Kids' Stuff
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, Culture
, Entertainment
, Music
, Spectacle
Loved by campers, this weekend of music at the Fox Mountain Camping Park is popular with both visitors and locals. With more than a dozen bands and individual...
A place not a person, the town of Norman Wells is situated on the Mackenzie River in the heart of the Northwest Territory with a population of around...
This prestigious air show takes place near Vancouver and features static displays of aircraft of the Canadian, US and other nation's armed forces, as...
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Exhibitions
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
, History
Up to 25 of the best street performers in the world play, act and entertain in a continuous, revolving show on five stages along the waterfront. Over...
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Theatre & Film
, Kids' Stuff
, Music
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
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