Canada's East Coast : Festivals and Events



Lamèque International Baroque Music Festival July 11-15, 2007 Come enjoy a musical experience unique in Canada! The International Baroque Music Festival in Lamèque is the only one of its kind in the country devoted exclusively to music of the Baroque era (1600-1750). All of the musical selections are performed on period instruments and some of the concerts take place in historic churches.		www.festivalbaroque.com

Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi July 20-22, 2007 Every year, thousands of people gather on the Miramichi for three days of jam-packed entertainment! There is plenty of Irish music, dance, cultural and musical workshops, family reunions, storytelling and something for the little ones.		www.canadasirishfest.com

Festival acadien de Caraquet August 1-15, 2007 The largest annual celebration of Acadian culture is bigger and better than ever this year. The program is jam packed, including a spectacular musical fireworks show and many other artistic events. From August 1 to 15, crowds will flock to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Caraquet! Over 200 artists – singers, musicians, actors, dancers, writers and more – from Acadia and the francophone world, will present their talents.		www.festivalacadien.ca

Atlantic Balloon Fiesta September 7-9, 2007 A hot air balloon festival that is the only one of its kind in the Maritimes. Balloons launch twice each day, weather permitting, and are a glorious sight. Other events include craft fair, live music, at the bandstand, car show on Sunday, midway, information booth with merchandise for sale, plus many other activities.		www.atlanticballoonfiesta.ca

Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival September 11-16, 2007 This fall event brings together world-class musicians and up-and-coming Atlantic Canadian artists for five days and nights of slick jazz, gritty blues, spicy Cajun, world beat music and more. There are events for all ages staged in a number of indoor and outdoor venues… in bars, theatres, under tents, in parks, on the streets… the capital city comes alive at the sound of jazz and blues!		www.harvestjazzandblues.com



Gros Morne Theatre Festival Cow Head - June 1-Sept. 15, 2007 Featuring an eight -play repertory theatre festival of comedy, drama, dinner theatre and evenings of Newfoundland music and recitations. Festival productions are performed every night Tuesday to Sunday with special guests featured on Mondays in July and August as part of the Festival’s Who’s Darkening Our Door Series.		www.theatrenewfoundland.com

Rising Tide Theatre – New Founde Lande Trinity Pageant & Seasons in the Bight Trinity, Trinity Bight - Mid-June to Mid-Oct., 2007 Since 1979, the Stephenville Theatre Festival has produced professional plays of the highest quality in Newfoundland. The theatres ability to make magic happen on stage with little money has become what Stephenville Festival is known for globally. The works of Shakespeare, Broadway, twentieth century classics, new Canadian works, all kinds of music, and unique Newfoundland creations have hit the stage in Stephenville. Come by for a wonderful theatre experience this summer.		www.stf.nf.ca

Cape St. Mary’s Performance Series June 23-Sept. 1, 2007 A series of music, storytelling, dance, readings, film, drama and slide presentations held on Saturday evenings at 8pm at the Interpretation Centre. Sponsored by the Friends of Cape St. Mary’s.		www.capestmarys performanceseries.ca

Exploits Valley Salmon Festival Grand Falls-Windsor – July 13-17, 2007 Newfoundland’s premier outdoor concert, a craft fair, stadium dances, salmon dinner and Newfie Night. One of the top 100 events in North America, Salmon Festival is truly a “small wonder”. Continues to be a “must see” for tourist and locals alike.		www.salmonfestival.com

A St. John’s Time July 26-August 5, 2007 Featuring 11 days of fun in St. John’s with four major festivals and a whole raft of other activities. Incorporating the George Street Festival, Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, The Buskers Festival, Royal St. John’s Regatta, plus whale watching, hiking, Signal Hill Tattoo, sporting events, Tuckamore Festival and much more.		www.stjohns.ca



Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival Kentville and surrounding areas - May 30-June The valley’s in full bloom and this festival is celebrating its 75th anniversary showcasing the traditional and agricultural heritage of the area as well as featuring special concerts, barbeques, art shows and a grand street parade.		www.appleblossom.com

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Halifax – July 1-8, 2007 Selected as the top event in Canada by the American Bus Association, this fast moving, exciting, fun-filled spectacular event featuring international, military and civilian performers is for the entire family.		www.nstattoo.ca

Tall Ships Challenge 2007 Halifax – July 13-16, 2007 Bring the family and enjoy Nova Scotia’s celebration of the Tall Ships Challenge! It’s the largest gathering of Tall Ships in North America!		www.wdcl.ca

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival Lunenburg – August 9-12, 2007 Celebrate roots and traditional music at is best! An intimate festival experience not to be missed as musical memories are made by the sea.		www.folkharbour.com

Celtic Colours International Festival Cape Breton Island - October 6-14, 2007 Autumn is the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes and voices in song echo over the island with Celtic Colours International Festival. An event to remember with over 250 musicians, dancers, singers and storytellers at venues across the Island.		www.celtic-colours.com



THE CHARLOTTETOWN FESTIVAL June 18 - September 29, 2007 Home to the original stage production of Anne of Green Gables - The MusicalTM, the Festival features professional musical theatre, free outdoor performances, art gallery, licensed bistro with outdoor dining, and shopping.		www.confederationcentre.com

Summerside Highland Gathering College of Piping, Summerside June 23-25, 2007 Pipers, drummers, dancers, large men in kilts tossing heavy objects over, under, and around and all the time hearing the sound of bagpipes. This is a little of what you can encounter when you walk onto the Summerside Highland Games field.		PEI Tourism / John Sylvester www.collegeofpiping.com

ATLANTIC SUPERSTORE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - June 29-July 1, 2007 The Festival of Lights has become Canada's biggest birthday bash east of Ottawa. Come join us in Canada's Birthplace for nightly concerts, International buskers, midway and the largest fireworks display in Atlantic Canada. Charlottetown rocks this Canada Day weekend.		www.visitcharlottetown.com/ lights

INDIAN RIVER FESTIVAL St. Mary’s Church, Indian River July 1 - August 26, 2007 St. Mary’s Church, Indian River, Rte 104, 5 km north of Kensington. As featured on CBC Radio, fine performances of classical, jazz, maritime and international music within the acoustical splendour of the historical setting of St. Mary's Church. Twenty performances, Friday and Sunday evenings. Check website and brochure for complete details		www.indianriverfestival.com

PEI INTERNATIONAL SHELLFISH FESTIVAL Historic Charlottetown Waterfront September 14-16, 2007 A celebration of PEI shellfish including oysters, lobster, mussels and clams. Featuring great Maritime entertainment, the PEI/Eastern Canadian Oyster Shucking Championships, the PEI/International Chowder Championships, culinary demos/seminars and much more.		www.peishellfish.com