Vacations

Must-see Canadian Festivals

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival in Vancouver

June 12 – September 14, 2013

Bard on the Beach is a festival celebrating the life and works of William Shakespeare through amazing performances and special events. Come visit Bard Village before curtain to enjoy tasty snacks and beverages or expand your knowledge with educational talks.

Toronto Jazz Festival

June 20 – June 29, 2013

The Toronto Jazz Festival strives to bring you some of the greatest jazz celebrities in the world, offering you more than 350 performances with over 1 500 musicians performing at 40 locations around Toronto.

Multicultural Festival in Nova Scotia

June 21-23, 2013

The Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival is an annual event inviting you to enjoy international, national and local live music and dance by more than 600 artists and performers in an effort to explore the variety of cultures which has shaped and influenced the community.

Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival

June 22-23, 2013 

Come see almost 200 teams of over 5000 athletes competing in the Spirit Challenge race that include physical and developmental challenges at the Dragon Boat Race Festival, a two-day event that promises to bring sports, team spirit and community spirit to all.

International Jazz Festival in Montréal

June 28 – July 7, 2013

Come enjoy the lively music of Montreal’s International Jazz Festival which brings together the greatest jazz musicians of the world, making it one of the must-see music festivals in Quebec.

Toronto Ribfest

June 28 – July 1, 2013

Presented by the Rotary Club of Etobicoke, The Toronto Ribfest is a food and music Festival offering you live music, all-you-can-eat ribs, beer tents and an array of kid friendly activities including carnival rides and arts and crafts shows.

Edmonton’s International Street Performers Festival

July 5-14, 2013

The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival provides you with 10 days of highly entertaining programming featuring traditional street acts, roving character actors, dancers, mimes, musicians, puppeteers and more!

Pictou Lobster Carnival in Nova Scotia

July 5-7, 2013

The Pictou Lobster Carnival has become a staple event in Nova Scotia and celebrates the end of the fishing season, the culture and the music of the Maritime by featuring musical entertainment, a beer garden, Lobster boat races, a Mid-Way, a children’s parade and many other activities for the whole family.

Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival

July 10-28, 2013

Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival introduces you once again to a new rich and varied program in which you will be able to attend galas, admire unique creations and breathtakingly entertaining performances. Get ready to laugh!

Edmonton’s Capital EX Festival

July 19-28, 2013

Edmonton’s Capital EX Festival lets you enjoy 10 days of fun activities for the entire family with outrageous games, rides, concerts, endless shopping, food and more and more special event that your children’s will love.

Celebration of Lights in Vancouver

July 27, August 3-4, 2013

The Celebration of Lights event is the largest off-shore fireworks display in the world and offers you 3 days of amazing shows with the three new competing countries this year: The United Kingdom, Canada and Thailand!

Burlington’s Children’s Festival

August 17-18, 2013

The Burlington’s Children’s Festival is a popular event that is all about the kids and that brings you live entertainment, a sand castle competition, play zones, character meet & greet, shows, a parade and more for a really fun day they will remember a long time!


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