Calendar of Events (click here to submit an event)
Musical Concerts at Neat Coffee Shop (year round)
http://www.neatfood.com
St. Andrew's United Church Events (year round)
http://www.renfrewpresbytery.org/white-lake/
Ottawa Valley Music Festival (April through September)
613-623-6842
http://www.valleyfestival.ca
Cedar Cove Resort Events (April through September)
Cedar Cove Resort
Other Sources of Info and Events
To help you plan your visit, here is a list of other sources of area information.
April
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April 6
Tartan Day in Canada
Canada estimates 15.1% or 4.7 million Canadians claim Scottish descent. An annual 'Gathering of the Clans' will take place each April 6 or on the Sunday nearest to it on Parliament Hill in Ottawa at noon with pipes, drums, and dancing hosted by the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, Canada's oldest civilian pipe band.
myFM Home & Leisure Show
M-A-C, Renfrew
613.432.6936
http:// www.myfmradio.ca
The Annual Ottawa Valley Fishing and Outdoors Show
Carp Fairgrounds
3790 Carp Road
Carp, Ontario
http://www.valleysportsmanshow.com/VFOS
Earth day
Info call John or Janet Dallaire at 613-623-2735
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May:
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Saturday, May 7th, 9 am - 12
White Lake Village Community Clean up
Meet at the Fire Station
Sunday, May 8th
Mother's Day Brunch -- Cedar Cove
(Contact Carole: 613-623-3133)
Sunday, May 8th
Mother's Day Brunch
Calabogie Peaks Resort
Reservations recommended,
call 1-800-669-4861 ext. 1610.
Sunday, May 8th
Mother's Day Brunch
Castlegarth Restaurant
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Walleye Fishing Season Opens
2nd Sat. in May to Dec. 31
S - 4; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.)
C - 2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm (18.1 in.)
Walleye - none between 35-50 cm (13.8-19.7 in.).
Last weekend in May:
May to October (Saturday only)
Cobden Farmers' Market
Cobden Fairgrounds, Cobden
613.688.5695
The Cobden Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The market operates from from Mid-May until Thanksgiving weekend.
The Cobden Farmer’s Market has both indoor and outdoor vendors. You will find lots of fresh, local and organic produce, arts, crafts and a refreshment booth with excellent treats and home cooking. Vendors have a complete range of products available each week.
May to October (Saturday only)
Renfew Farmer's Market
Every Saturday morning from May to October, the Renfrew Farmer's Market is held alongside Low Square. Come and pick up some fresh local produce, honey, flowers and baked goods.
June:
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First Saturday: Annual White Lake Village Yard Sale (including Waba)
A great event and a good opportunity to get out and meet the community. Deals and rare finds in every yard. During the White Lake village yard sale in June, the local firefighters usually sell burgers and sausages at the fire hall, and the church usually hosts a pancake breakfast. Good deals and good food at both places! |
Saturday, June 4 & Sunday, June 5
Give Away Weekend
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. So don't put your unwanted bounty pieces in the garbage. Set them out at the curb on Give Away Weekend. For you treasure hunters, tour your neighbourhood, community and city to find those hidden gems. (Waste Reduction Week)
http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/recycling_garbage/giveaway/index_en.html
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Sunday JUNE 12th
Arnprior & District Humane Society Fundraising "Walk In The Park" Walk-a-thon
Help support the local no-kill animal shelter. Details & pledge forms available at Pet Valu and http://www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca
Location: Robert Simpson Park Arnprior
Registration begins at 11:00 am.
Walk A Thon starts at 12:00 noon.
Prizes & BBQ |
Sunday, June 19th
Father's Day Brunch -- Cedar Cove
(Contact Carole: 613-623-3133) |
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Historic Downtown Arnprior
Elgin St. Market
Open every Wed. from June 23 - Sept. 30
8 am - 2 pm
Fresh local produce, berries, honey, vegetables, garlic, and flowers.
June
The New Affair of the Arts, Burnstown
Burnstown’s annual festival showcases local artists. Come celebrate summer with fine crafts, music, and food. Discover the town’s charming shops, studios, and galleries. Please note that we have moved the dates from the usual end-of-May weekend to the end of June - this is to coincide with McNab/Braeside Days, our township's annual summer celebration.
Late June (first day of Bass Season) - June 25th
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Annual Big Bass Fishing Derby
At each resort, as well as generally on the lake, the opening day of the Bass Season attracts hundreds of participants and boats of all sizes with great prizes for best catch and participation. |
| 'Well sir now I'll tell you, that old fish was so glad to be back in the water he stood on his tail and danced the Highland Fling. He liked the sound of the bagpipes as well, he would take in big gulps of water and shoot them up in the air, and tall fountains of water would rise with the music of the bagpipes. Joe Mufferaw was so happy with his new friend, he nicknamed him Scotty the Pike.
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July:
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July 1 Canada Day Celebrations
Each RV/Camping Resort has various celebrations on either the exact day, or the following weekend. |
As well, there are fireworks and celebrations nearby at:
Calabogie (Madawaska St.)
http://www.somuchmore.ca
Renfrew (Ma-te-way Park)
Ma-Te-Way Park is a 147-acre recreational property that is a great place to spend some time including the 2.5 Km fitness trail, indoor area, outdoor rink, soccer fields, ball diamonds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and splash pad.
613.432.3131
Canada Day Fossil Hunt
Bonnechere Museum, Eganville
613.628.1000
http://www.bonnechere.ca
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"Of course, there was no television then. We made our own fun. A bunch of people would come to our place one week, and we'd all go to the next neighbour on another Friday night, and so on. All the neighbours would hitch their teams of horses to their sleighs, gather everybody up and go to where the dance was held.
All winter long, we could hardly wait for Friday to come around. Somebody would play the piano, there was always fiddling and square dancing in the big kitchen, and we were all having the time of our lives." |
July 2 - 10
Fish licence-free! Take a friend fishing!
If you or someone you know would like to try fishing in Ontario waters for the first time (or the first time in a long time), circle the week of July 2-10, 2010 on your calendar. For those days only, Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence during the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend.
July
Annual Ryan Baskin Charity Fishing Derby
-Fish Anywhere (no fishing license required as part of Ontario Family Fishing Weekend)
-Trophy & Prizes for Pike & Pickerel
(16 years & up - $10, 7 to 16 years - $5)
For more info, contact: ryansfishingderby@gmail.com
July
Taste of the Valley, Arnprior
613.735.0091
http://www.OttawaValley.travel
July 24
John Box Day
On July 24th a testimonial dinner for John S. Box was held with 58 guests. It was decided that on this anniversary "John Box Day" be observed every year.
July , August & September
Fossil Hunt & Other Events
Bonnechere Museum, Eganville
613.628.1000
http://
www.bonnechere.ca
The Valley Bluegrass Festival
(annually in July (dates TBA))
http://www.valleygrass.ca
A family-oriented festival held in the friendly Ottawa Valley at Johnston's farm (exit Highway 17 onto County Road 20 at Renfrew).
August
August 12-14
Calabogie Blues & Ribfest
http://calabogieblues.com
Blues artists and ribbers from across Canada and the US will gather August 12, 13 & 14 at Calabogie Peaks Resort to celebrate the first annual Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Peaks Blues & Ribfest.
More than just an occasion to get out for the weekend and listen to live blues bands from across Canada, Calabogie Peaks have integrated their blues fest with a rib fest – for a weekend long celebration of all things ribs and blues!
Visitors will enjoy a beer garden located by the main stage, a vendor's area, a kids' zone with face painting and rides, live blues music and Canadian and US ribbers vying for the best ribs in town.
August
Arnprior Fair
Info: 613-623-5792
August
Calabogie Lions Club
Community Appreciation Day
at Barnet Park (Calabogie Lake)
-Music
-Calabogie Arts
-Bingo - Nevada - 50/50
-Fun for Kids
-Free BBQ
-Free Soft Drinks
-Cash Bar
-Bring your own lawn chairs
August
Arnprior White Pine Festival
Fun for the whole family!
There will be something to interest everyone at the Arnprior White Pine Festival.
http://www.arnpriorwhitepinefestival.ca
Late August, Waba Museum
McNab Scottish Festival, Massed Bands
September
Sept.
Rural Ramble
To mark the fall season, the annual Rural Ramble (a self-guided driving tour) takes visitors through the various agricultural and rural operations of the scenic Ottawa Valley. It is a celebration of country living set amongst the glorious autumn colours and fresh air.
Renfrew & Pontiac Counties
1.800.757.6580
http://www.OttawaValley.travel
The Renfrew Fair
Sept.
http://renfrewfair.com
Enjoy:
Rides & Exhibits
Livestock & Homecrafts
Livestock Shows
Beef & Dairy Shows
Heavy & Light Horse Shows
4-H & Interclubs
Swine & Lambs
Art & Domestic Science
Women's Institute Displays
Floriculture, Fruit, Vegetables
October:
Get out and enjoy the vibrant Fall colours. It is the time when the cute chipmunks hibernate, and the friendly red squirrels seem to stay active all winter. Goodbye for another season to the beautiful loons and bluejays.
October: First Week (running for 10 days)
Richard Gill's Annual Fall Show and Sale
Since 1973 resident artists and clay-relief sculptor Richard Gill has hosted an annual show of new work at his Fog Run Studio, now joined by Bittersweet Gallery.
October: First weekend
Festival of the Senses
http://www.calabogie.org
The Festival of the Senses hosted in and around the villages of Burnstown and Calabogie... Indulge your senses!!
Annual Calabogie Art Fest
Calabogie Community Centre, Calabogie
613.752.2438
Oct.
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour
Madawaska Valley
http://www.madawaskastudiotour.com
Late October
Calabogie Christmas Craft Show
Community Hall, Calabogie
613.752.2222
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Oct 31st
White Lake Traditional Community Halloween
Celebration & Home Decoration
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In 1868 the Templers built this small log building called the temple to hold their meetings. The Templers, a potion of the Masonic lodge, is a men's club.
In time the Templers pretty well died out and were replaced by a group called 'The Foresters'.
In 1940 White Lake Women's Institute bought it from him for the sum of $1.00. It was in very poor condition when the Women's Institute took it over. The ladies completely renovated and furnished it. Many happy times were spent in this building. In those days most ladies worked in the home all day and were happy to meet in the evenings to socialize. Times have changed and today most ladies work outside the home during the day and look forward to the evenings at home.
The Women's Institute Hall: 1925 - 2000 by Verna Black,
White Lake: The Later Years
On July 24th a testimonial dinner for John S. Box was held with 58 guests. It was decided that on this anniversary "John Box Day" be observed every year.
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November
The Magic of Candlelight, Burnstown
Shop into the evening surrounded by the ambient light of the candlelit streets. The business community is aglow in the unity of over 300 tea lights. A warm welcome awaits you in each distinctive shop where you will find seasonal refreshments and friendly, personalized service.
December
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Santa Claus Parade
Renfrew & Calabogie - first weekend in December
White Lake
Christmas Celebrations
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