In The News
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour offer
two great family events July 19-20
Southern Georgian Bay..July 2008.......The weekend of July
19-20 will see two great events and summer fun for
the entire family as Midland's Sainte-Marie among
the Hurons presents "Paddlefest"
and Penetanguishene's Discovery Harbour launches
"Bayfield's School of the Sailor".The exciting
news continues with a family-friendly price on admission
– attend one event, and receive 50% off adult admission
to the other!
"Paddlefest" at Sainte-Marie celebrates
the legacy of the canoe in Canada and includes lots of canoe-themed
activities and exhibits. Traditional birch-bark canoe building
and repair techniques will be showcased, as well as a lively
waterway demonstration re-creating the "arrival"
of a canoe from Quebec to Sainte-Marie. Children will love
special crafts including mini-paddle making and painting.
For outdoor enthusiasts, specialist David Nelson will present
sessions on canoe day-tripping, and re-enactor David Morris
will dramatically re-create the colourful explorer Etienne
Brulé, complete with period costume. Traditional music
and dance accentuate the event, including Native Drumming
from the Christian Island Hand Drum Group, and French-Canadian
folk music by local favourites La Famille Lefaive and Michel
Payment. Sainte-Marie's interpretive staff plan a great line-up
of still more activities, including quill pen making, candle
making, and native crafts, and the popular "Survival
In The Bush" group will set up a fascinating interactive
encampment.
At Discovery Harbour, the new "Bayfield's School
of the Sailor" event will give visitors an interactive
and fun taste of all things Naval, with lots of "hands-on"
activities and demonstrations celebrating Sailor's skills
and Britain's 19th-century Navy. Leading the event will be
the guest Tall Ship St. Lawrence II, a famous sail-training
vessel hailing from Kingston. This beautiful Brigantine will
be at dockside all weekend for public viewing, joining a host
of other smaller historic vessels. A small-boat flotilla sailpast
will occur both days, and throughout the weekend visitors
can explore an authentic historic encampment set up by guest
naval re-enactors. Families can also try their hand at the
ancient art of sailor's ropework via interactive demonstrations
by Discovery Harbour's costumed interpretive staff in the
Seamans' Barracks. Additional specialty Naval sessions for
guest re-enactors will be scheduled over the weekend, with
the public welcome to attend. Using traditional methods of
conducting maritime surveys, a guest naval re-enactor will
bring Henry Bayfield's 19th-century work to life, and the
use of naval flag signals will also be discussed. Lively artillery
and small-arms presentations will be featured in Discovery
Harbour's Parade Square and offer an intriguing glimpse into
Britain's defence tactics of the early 19th-century.
"Paddlefest" at Sainte-Marie among the
Hurons and "Bayfield's School of the
Sailor" at Discovery Harbour run
Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20. Attend one
event at regular admission, and receive 50% off adult admission
to the other! For information call (705) 526-7838
or visit. http://www.hhp.on.ca/
Accommodation and Summer Vacation Packages in Southern
Georgian Bay:
Discover
Midland Package: The Midland area attractions are rich
in the culture and heritage of Ontario and Canada. Explore
award winning museums, a tantalizing variety of historical,
religious and wildlife attractions. Then cruise the waters
of the magnificent 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay. "You
Choose and We Book" the attractions of your choice. Contact
1-800-461-4265 or visit website http://www.bestwesternmidland.com
Comfort Inn-Midland:
Georgian
Bay Family Boat Cruise Getaway Package Enjoy the waters
and the spectacular views of Southern Georgian Bay aboard
the MS Georgian Queen. Choose from a variety of cruises departing
from beautiful and historic Penetanguishene Harbour. Call
1-888-274-2030 or visit website http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN279
Delawana Inn Spa and Conference Resort-Honey Harbour:
Family: Discover the
family adventures and fun at Delawana Inn Resort Spa and
Conference Centre in Honey Harbour on Beautiful Georgian Bay.
Call 1-800-627-3387 or visit website http://www.delawana.com.
Inn at Christies Mill-Port Severn:
3
Summer Packages to Choose from - an Early Bird Package,
Avalon Spa Retreat or Beat the Traffic package. A romantic
Boutique Country Inn located in Port Severn along the Historic
Trent-Severn Waterway. Call 1-800-465-9966 or visit http://www.christiesmill.com
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Media wanting more information on Sainte-Marie among the
Hurons and Discovery Harbour please contact Bill Brodeur,
Marketing and Media Relations, Huronia Historical Parks (705)
528-7692 Email: Bill.Brodeur@ontario.ca
Media wanting more information on Accommodation and getaways
please contact Jeanine, Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce,
(705) 526-7884 Email: info@sgbchamber.ca
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