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Canada’s Heritage Day Signals Start to Week Long Heritage
Events in Ontario.
 North
of Toronto…………….February 2008.
The week staring Monday February 18 is the time to celebrate and
remember our past, our rich history and many cultures. The Monday
February 18 a time to enjoy Ontario’s first family day along
with Canada’s Heritage Day.
Railroad Buffs, story tellers, foodies, boating enthusiasts, families
wanting to educate their kids in a fun environment will find intriguing
elements during Ontario’s Heritage week activities. A number
of historical attractions, museums, historical associations and
communities will be celebrating Heritage
Week and Family Day in Toronto as will areas north of Toronto.
Here are a few suggestions, however more can be found by visiting
Heritage
Week Activities north of Toronto.
"Family Day gives parents an excellent opportunity to get outside
with their kids explore Ontario's cultural attractions and have
some fun together," said Culture Minister Aileen Carroll earlier
this week in Toronto. Carroll adds, "Communities across the
province are planning special events that will make this first February
long weekend a memorable one for families."
The popular Ontario
Travel North website has put together several suggested locations
for the ardent historical buff, but equally as interesting for the
budding historian who has an interest in Ontario’s past development
and culture or just a fun educational family outing.
Road Trip Barrie to Barrie and Minesing
to visit the Simcoe
County Museum on Family Day to take part in some old fashioned
snowshoeing, one of Canada’s earliest modes of transportation.
Free Admission on Monday 18.
Road Trip to Brockville’s Fullford
Place
on Wednesday, February 20, 11 a.m. – Beth
Anne Mendes from the Ontario Heritage Trust will speak on "Telling
Ontario's Stories: Commemorating Community Heritage through Provincial
Plaques." For over 50 year, provincial plaques have commemorated
and interpreted significant people, places and events in Ontario.
Road Trip Gravenhurst’s Muskoka Boat and Heritage
Centre-Gravenhurst
on Saturday, February 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to visit the archives
of the Muskoka
Boat and Heritage Centre will be open to the public for their
viewing pleasure. Come and view our historical videos, see some
rate artifacts and bring the entire family for a "History Day."
Road Trip to Huntsville Ontario
Wednesday, February 20 from 10 a.m. to Noon to visit the Huntsville
Town Hall where a Captain Hunt Display will provide visitors with
a glimpse into the life of Huntsville's Town father – Captain
George Hunt – appropriately displayed in the unique heritage
foyer of the 1927 town hall in town bearing his name: 705-789-7576
Road Trip to Haliburton Village, Haliburton County
Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre to view Two short films –
Railway days in Haliburton Saturday, February 23 at 4 p.m.
The railway forged a vital link between Haliburton's remote wilderness
and civilization to the south. Author/historian Leopolda Dobrzensky
tells the story in a 10-minute documentary by award-winning Ryerson
University film student Charles Taylor. Local residents share personal
recollections in the second film "Old Rails, Remembered Tales,"
captured at a live event by Highlands Media Arts. Screening aptly
takes place in the restored train station, now a public gallery
and arts centre. Telephone: 705-457-4767
For more up-to-date events and activities please check the Ontario
Heritage Trust website http://www.heritagefdn.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_1_9278_1.html
listing the towns, villages and cities hosting major events.
More Ontario Family Day getaways north Toronto and packages can
be found at Ontario Family Getaways http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-family.html
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