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Regional |
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Event: |
2nd Annual Feather and Folk Festival |
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Date(s): |
May 21-30, 2010 |
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Details: |
Please visit: www.springfest.ca for details |
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Event: |
8th Annual Lighthouse Relay, "Race to the Sea" |
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Date(s): |
August 13-14, 2010 |
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Details: |
August 13th
Bruce II Sports Complex - Multipurpose Room
Team Registration: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Meet and Greet: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
August 14th
Start of Race - Cape Auguille Lighthouse: 7:00 a.m.
End of Race - Rose Blanche Lighthouse: 8:00 p.m. (approx. time)
Closing Ceremonies - Port aux Basques Lion's Club: 9:15 p.m.
Dance - Disco provided by Corwin Anderson: 10:00 p.m. |
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Contact: |
Chantelle MacIsaac, Coordinator, Race to the Sea |
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Tel. #: |
695-3688 |
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Email: |
pabchamber@nf.aibn.com |
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Website: |
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Rose Blanche |
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Event: |
Lighthouse Day |
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Date(s): |
July 17th, 2010 |
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Details: |
Afternoon Events (Starting at 2 p.m. - Free Admission)
Games of Chance (for cost): Plinko, Fishpond, Dunk Tank, etc.
Games of Chance (no cost): Tug of War, Water Hoop Race, etc.
Food Stands, 50/50 Bingo, Bar Service, Entertainment/Music
Evening Events (Starting at 9 p.m. - Adults $5, Students $3)
Music by "Reazen", Bar Service, Food Stands
Bus Service (Starting at 9 p.m. - $2 per person each way)
In the event of inclement weather, the evening events will be held at the Kinsmen Center. |
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Contact: |
Madonna Lawrence |
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Tel. #: |
956-2052 |
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Email: |
rblighthouse@nf.aibn.com |
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Website: |
www.roseblanchelighthouse.com |
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Attraction: |
Rose Blanche Lighthouse Site (Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily) |
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Date(s): |
May - October 2010 |
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Details: |
Located only 45 km from Port aux Basques on Route 470. Built in 1871 and fully restored in 1999, this registered heritage structure is steeped in history and local culture. Well-trained interpreters are on site to share tales of days long gone. This site also has a Fisherman’s Museum and Gift Shop. |
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Contact: |
Madonna Lawrence |
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Tel. #: |
956-2052 |
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Email: |
rblighthouse@nf.aibn.com |
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Website: |
www.roseblanchelighthouse.com |
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Burnt Islands |
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Event: |
Come Home Year 2010 |
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Date(s): |
August 7-14, 2010 |
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Details: |
Please visit www.facebook.com for details |
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Contact: |
Meta Keeping or Valetta Harris |
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Tel. #: |
698-3085 (Meta) or 698-3890 (Valetta) |
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Event: |
Hook and Line Days |
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Date(s): |
July 16-18, 2010 |
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Details: |
Games/Activities for Children/Adults : kiddies dance, face painting, bingo, catch a connor, etc.
Vendors: food and beverages (free fish on Saturday afternoon).
Entertainment: to follow |
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Contact: |
Kelly Harvey |
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Tel. #: |
698-3100 |
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Email: |
bieconomicboard@hotmail.com |
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Event: |
Hook and Line Interpretation Centre |
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Date(s): |
May 17 to October 30, 2010 (Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily) |
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Details: |
Located 25 km from Port aux Basques on Route 470. Visitors can see local fishermen baiting their trawl, offering a unique opportunity to witness first-hand how fishermen prepare for the fishery. Historical artifacts and display panels make the centre an interpretive, educational, and unique attraction. This site also has a restaurant/ coffee shop, craft area, and laundry and shower facilities. |
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Contact: |
Kelly Harvey |
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Tel. #: |
698-3100 |
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Email: |
bieconomicboard@hotmail.com |
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Isle aux Morts |
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Event: |
Ann Harvey Days Festival |
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Date(s): |
July 30-August 2, 2010 |
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Details: |
to follow |
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Contact: |
Blanford Billard |
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Tel. #: |
698-3313 |
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Email: |
blanfordbillard@yahoo.ca |
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Attraction: |
Harvey Trail |
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Date(s): |
May to November 2010 |
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Details: |
Enjoy a scenic walk along the Harvey Trail viewing the story of the Isle aux Morts Heroes, George Harvey and his family. There is also a Craft Shop at the beginning of the Harvey Trail where you can purchase a variety of home-made products, paintings, books, CDs, etc. |
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Contact: |
Blanford Billard |
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Tel. #: |
698-3313 |
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Email: |
blanfordbillard@yahoo.ca |
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Port aux Basques |
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Event: |
Come Home Year 2010 |
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Date(s): |
July 29-August 7, 2010 |
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Details: |
please visit their website for details |
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Tel. #: |
695-2200 |
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Fax #: |
695-9852 |
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Email: |
tkettle@portauxbasques.ca |
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Website: |
www.pabcomehomeyear.com |
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Event: |
Canada Day Celebrations |
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Date(s): |
July 1, 2010 |
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Details: |
to follow |
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Contact: |
to follow |
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Tel. #: |
695-3592 |
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Email: |
bruce2arena@aibn.com |
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Event: |
Heritage Days Gala/Astrolabe Days |
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Date(s): |
to follow |
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Details: |
to follow |
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Contact: |
to follow |
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Tel. #: |
695-3592 |
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Email: |
bruce2arena@aibn.com |
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Attraction: |
Scott’s Cove Park |
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Date(s): |
to follow |
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Details: |
to follow |
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Contact: |
to follow |
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Tel. #: |
695-3592 |
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Email: |
bruce2arena@aibn.com |
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Cape Ray |
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Event: |
Canada Day Celebrations (Cape Ray Activity Centre) |
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Date(s): |
July 1, 2010 |
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Details: |
to follow |
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Contact: |
to follow |
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Tel. #: |
to follow |
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Email: |
lighthousekeepers@nf.aibn.com |
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Event: |
Sandhopper Days (Cape Ray Activity Centre) |
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Date(s): |
July 16-18, 2010 |
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Details: |
to follow |
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Contact: |
to follow |
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Tel. #: |
to follow |
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Email: |
lighthousekeepers@nf.aibn.com |
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Event: |
Lighthouse Days |
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Date(s): |
August 13-14, 2010 |
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Details: |
to follow |
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Contact: |
to follow |
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Tel. #: |
to follow |
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Email: |
lighthousekeepers@nf.aibn.com |
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Codroy Valley |
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Event: |
28th Annual Codroy Valley Folk Festival
"Rain or Shine....Under the Big Tent" |
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Date(s): |
July 30-August 1, 2010 |
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Details: |
A celebration of our vast musical heritage, the Codroy Valley Folk Festival is one of the longest running festivals in the province.
Children’s Activities and Children’s Performance Hour (Sunday)
Friday: Dance - music by Gordon Cormier
Saturday: Dance - music by "Men of Wealth & Fame" featuring Sherman Downey
Bar and Canteen Services on Site
2nd Annual Codroy Valley Folk Festival Soccer Cup:
July 30, 31, & August 1 - to register call Lynn @ 955-2087.
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Contact: |
Patsy Brownrigg |
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Tel. #: |
955-2061 |
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Email: |
patsybrownrigg@yahoo.ca |
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Event: |
South Branch Social Club Summer Festival |
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Date(s): |
to follow |
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Details: |
to follow |
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Contact: |
Carol MacIsaac |
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Tel. #: |
955-2514 |
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Email: |
carolmacisaac30@hotmail.com |
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Event: |
2nd Annual Codroy Seafest |
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Date(s): |
August 7-8, 2010 (Codroy Harbourfront) |
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Details: |
Children's games, amazing race, mascot, concession stands, biggest fish contest, scavenger hunt, adult trivia, boat fleet, bingo, local entertainment, adult dance on Saturday night (wet and dry sections)...and much more!
(Activities starting at 1 p.m. both days) |
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Contact: |
Denise Samms |
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Tel. #: |
955-2047 |
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Email: |
den.samms@hotmail.com |
