Jun 24–25
St. John’s, Route 1 (T23) DISCOVERY DAYS 6FT Discover St. John’s in the 1830’s... you might be surprised at what you find. Activities and fun for the whole family. Celebrate the Discovery Day weekend with Provincial Historic Sites. Loc: Various T: (709) 729 6730 / 2627 F: (709) 729 7989 E: info@seethesites.ca W: seethesites.ca Jun 30–Sep 8
Ferryland, Route 10 (V22) SOUTHERN SHORE DINNER THEATRE F Experience a traditional Newfoundland time on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at Ferryland’s historic waterfront. Includes an authentic Newfoundland meal, musical preshow, and a sidesplitting play portraying our unique culture. Loc: 15–25 The Pool T: (709) 432 2052 F: (709) 432 2154 TF: (888) 332 2052 E: jenniferajohnston@yahoo.ca W: ssfac. com/#!2016/ya211 EVENTS CONTINUING IN JUNE FROM EARLIER START DATES Bowring Park Amphitheatre: See Jan 1 Placentia Bay Cultural Centre: See Jan 1 The Stone Jug’s Music Sessions: See Jan 1 Spirit of Newfoundland Productions Dinner and Show: See Jan 2 Opera on the Avalon: See May 1
July Jul 1
Paradise, Conception Bay, Route 60 (T23) CANADA DAY: PARADISE FT Events kick off at 11am with a War Memorial ceremony at Town Hall. Followed by a family fun day, BBQ, and fireworks (weather permitting). Loc: McNamara Drive T: (709) 782 3570 / 1400 F: (709) 782 6298 E: psilver@townofparadise.ca W: townofparadise.ca Jul 1
St. John’s, Route 1 (T23) CANADA DAY: ST. JOHN’S Be the first in Canada to celebrate Canada Day! Sunrise ceremony, cake, family concert, and fireworks. Loc: Confederation Hill, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi Lake T: (709) 576 8106 / 8519 F: (709) 576 8246 E: tourism@stjohns.ca W: stjohns.ca Jul 1
Placentia, Route 100 (U20) CANADA DAY HERITAGE FESTIVAL 4 The festival begins with a short opening ceremony. Afterward, there is an afternoon
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of music and storytelling by local artists. Loc: Castle Hill National Historic Site, 24 Castle Hill Road T: (709) 227 2401 / 5614 F: (709) 227 2452 E: castle.hill@pc.gc.ca W: parkscanada.gc.ca Jul 1
Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve, Route 100 (W18) CANADA DAY: CAPE ST. MARY’S ECOLOGICAL RESERVE A special ceremony to celebrate Canada’s birthday and remember those who fought at the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. Cake, games, refreshments, and activities for family and children. Loc: Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve T: (709) 277 1666 / 637 2040 F: (709) 637 8060 E: parksinfo@gov.nl.ca W: env.gov. nl.ca/env/parks Jul 1
Long Pond, Route 60 (T21) CANADA DAY: CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH FT Join us for musical entertainment, face painting, food and refreshments, cake cutting, flag raising, and lots of other fun activities. Loc: CBS Recreation Complex T: (709) 834 6500 F: (709) 834 8337 E: kperry@conceptionbaysouth.ca W: conceptionbaysouth.ca Jul 1
Mount Pearl, Route 1 (T23) CANADA DAY: MOUNT PEARL T Mount Pearl invites you to come and celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Many activities are planned, including children’s entertainment and birthday cake. Wear your red and white! Loc: St. David’s Field T: (709) 748 1008 F: (709) 748 1150 E: rstead@mountpearl.ca W: mountpearl.ca Jul 1
Heart’s Content, Route 80 (R21) CULTURAL CONNECTIONS 6FT The cable station at Heart’s Content connected people and cultures from around the world–it’s a perfect place to celebrate Canada through multi-cultural festivities. Loc: Seaforest Drive T: (709) 583 2160 F: (709) 729 7989 E: info@ seethesites.ca W: seethesites.ca Jul 1–8
St. Philip’s, Route 41 (T23) PORTUGAL COVE–ST. PHILIP’S FESTIVAL & REGATTA FT A week of events capped off by a regatta at the St. Philip’s marina. It’s been an annual event since 1880 and still uses traditional dories. Loc: Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s T: (709) 895 5651 F: (709) 895 3780 E: jeff.lawlor@pcsp.ca W: pcsp.ca