| 2008 |
| APRIL |
| April 19-20 |
Delta |
Delta Maple Syrup Festival - An annual celebration of spring, the festival offers many activities and tasty treats. The Delta Mill will also be open that weekend with free tours. |
| MAY |
| May 24 |
Delta |
Door Open in Delta - As part of Doors Open, the Delta Mill will feature special guest speaker, Larry Cotton who will give a presentation, at 1:00 p.m., based on his latest "Whiskey and Wickedness" book, which covers the Delta area. Larry will also be on hand to sign copies of his new book. Also featured will be the new "mills and stills" exhibit. See www.deltamill.org |
| JUNE |
| June 7 & 8 |
Westport |
Westport Antique Show & Sale - at the Westport Arena. Call Brin Jones at 613-273-8333 or Jen Kelly at 613-272-5404 for details |
| June 7 & 8 |
Rideau |
Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour - this annual event brings cyclists from all over to our part of the world. See www.ottawabicycleclub.ca for more information. |
| June 13 & 14 |
Westport |
Westport Heritage Festival - Contact Glenn Allan at 613-273-7073 for info. |
| June 28 & 29 |
Rideau Lakes |
Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour - A wonderful variety of interesting artists and artisans will be showing their latest works by opening their studios to welcome you. For more information see www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com or contact Jim Rowat at 613-359-5947 |
| June 29 |
Chaffeys Lock |
Queen's University Biological Station Open House - from noon to 3pm on Lake Opinicon, just west of Chaffey’s Lock |
| JULY |
| July 12 & 13 |
Elgin |
Elgin Days - many events. For information contact Cliff Bush at 613-387-2523 |
| July 24 & 27 |
Delta |
Delta Fair - Come and celebrate 179 years of the Delta Fair over four continuous days of fun. For more information please go to www.deltafair.ca, or call 613-928-2800 or email deltafair@ripnet.com |
| July 26 |
Chaffeys Locks |
Chaffey's Lock Craft Market - This annual event is celebrating its 27th anniversary and attracts over 40 artists and craftsmen from near and far. For more information contact Cindy Rotar at cindy@brownsmarina.com or at 613-359-5820. |
| AUGUST |
| Aug 2 |
Chaffeys Locks |
Chaffey's Lock Annual Corn Roast - Come and enjoy the Corn Roast, Build Your Own Boat Races and more. Call the Rideau Lakes Land Trust Offices in Smiths Falls for details at 613-283-7778. |
| Aug 9 |
Long Island Locks |
33rd Annual Ottawa International Antique and Classic Boat Show - features historic, antique, and classic boats and vehicles displayed along side the Long Island Lock. For more information see: www.manotickclassicboatclub.ca |
| SEPTEMBER |
| Sep 15 to 18 |
Kingston |
World Canals Conference 2008 - the theme will be "Managing Canal Corridors in the 21st Century". For more information see: www.canals2008.com |