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Canadian Aboriginal Festival

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Canadian Aboriginal Festival is a highlight of the country's cultural calendar a must see for anyone interested in native culture. The event kicks off with a traditional Pow Wow, an…

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Berlin Wall to Wall

3 - 7 Dec 2009

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Montreal's indie venue, Casa del Popolo, presents Berlin Wall to Wall. The mini-festival features avant-garde music and film…

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Kuumba

Feb 2010 (various dates)

With Kuumba, Toronto's Harbourfront Centre celebrates Black History Month over two weekends full of dance, music, art, theatre, film, storytelling and lots of other activities for children and…

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Kuumba

Feb 2010 (various dates)

With Kuumba, Toronto's Harbourfront Centre celebrates Black History Month over two weekends full of dance, music, art, theatre, film, storytelling and lots of other activities for children and…

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Montreal Biodôme, Montreal. © Céline Dubreuil

Montreal Biodôme

8 Sep 2009 - 16 Feb 2010; not Mon (various dates)

An oasis in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Montreal Biodôme recreates four varied ecosystems of the Americas. Look for monkeys in the tropical forest and penguins in the polar worlds. In between…

Canadian International Autoshow

Feb 2010 (annual)

The annual Canadian International Autoshow takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Rogers Centre. Around 300,000 visitors ogle more than 1000 new vehicles including classics…

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Human Rights Watch International Film Festival

Feb - Mar 2010 (annual)

Held at Toronto's Cinematheque Ontario, the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival features thought-provoking films and talks about human rights. Documentaries, shorts and feature…

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Forget-me-nots. Photo by Annie Mills, © Whatsonwhen

Canada Blooms: Toronto Garden and Flower Show

Mar 2010 (annual)

The annual Canada Blooms show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is the country's largest indoor garden show. Leading garden centres, florists, designers, educational and horticultural…

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Caribou Carnival

Mar 2010 (annual)

Yellowknife comes alive for the Caribou Carnival. Activities include Carnival Queen and Princess contests, an ice-sculpting competition and an impressive fireworks display set to music.

Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Mar - Apr 2010 (annual)

The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is one of North America's largest. Around 130,000 visitors converge on the Keystone Centre in Brandon.

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Old Montreal Walking Tour

6 Apr 2009 - 5 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Old Montreal Walking Tour is a 90-minute visit with a professional guide, filled with historical and architectural facts.

Vancouver International Auto Show. Courtesy of Curve Communications

Vancouver International Auto Show

Mar - Apr 2010 (annual)

The Vancouver International Auto Show at BC Place Stadium is one of the largest in Canada. Visitors can check out all the latest models and car accessories from major international manufacturers.

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Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver. Photo by Bill McLennan, courtesy of the Museum of Anthropology

Museum of Anthropology

13 Oct 2009 - 21 May 2010; not Mon (various dates)

Located in Grey Point, the Museum of Anthropology houses a magnificent collection of First Nations artwork. After the first stage of the current renovation all exhibits, including totem poles…

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Biosphère, Montreal. © Tourisme Montréal

Biosphère

1 Nov 2009 - 31 May 2010; not Mon (various dates)

Built as the US pavilion for Expo '67, the massive geodesic dome on Saint Helen's Island houses the Biosphère. Environmental issues, including global warming, are explored through multimedia…

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Formula One: Grand Prix of Canada

Jun 2010 (annual)

Montreal's Gilles Villeneuve circuit hosts the Grand Prix of Canada.

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Red Bull Air Race World Series: Windsor

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Red Bull Air race series stages spectacular stunt-flying competitions across the world. Fearless pilots race at speeds of up to 400 km/h through low-level inflatable "air gates". The third…

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Human Rights DocFest

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Metro Studio Theatre welcomes the first edition of Victoria's Human Rights DocFest. Both emerging and experienced filmmakers present work that highlights local or global human rights…

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Astronomy Festival of Mont-Mégantic

Jun - Jul 2010 (annual)

The contemplation of the heavens has been a popular pastime since the dawn of mankind. Featuring lectures and evening sky watching sessions, the Astronomy Festival of Mont-Mégantic takes place…

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Calgary Stampede

9 - 18 Jul 2010 (annual)

Calgary hosts one of the world's greatest rodeos every year at Stampede Park, attracting over a million visitors. The Calgary Stampede mixes the thrills of a high-stakes professional rodeo…

Legendary Stars and Classic Cars

Jul 2010 (annual)

Artists from across Ontario gather in Brantford to pay tribute to your favourite acts from a bygone era, mainly the Fifties and Sixties. Two stages provide the entertainment, visitors are…


Highlights

Canada Blooms: Toronto Garden and Flower Show

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto

Mar 2010 (annual)

Caribou Carnival

Frame Lake, Yellowknife

Mar 2010 (annual)

Vancouver International Auto Show

BC Place Stadium, Vancouver

Mar - Apr 2010 (annual)