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Manitoulin Island is well known for its friendly communities and the hospitality that we provide to visitors to our Island. The following events are just some of the activities available. We encourage locals and tourists alike to take part in these events to support and experience some of the rich culture and heritage that Manitoulin Island Communities have to offer. All are welcome! For further assistance with planning your holiday on Manitoulin Island or locating events or points of interest please contact the Manitoulin Tourism Association at 705-368-3021, visit us at the Manitoulin Welcome Centre in Little Current or www.manitoulintourism.com. Please note we did our best to confirm the accuracy of the information printed here, unforseen circumstances may alter times and dates.
» Events By Month:
CURRENT EVENTS
September 26 - 27
Manitoulin Island Tourist Training Conference |
Manitoulin Island Tourist Training Conference is being offered by the Georgian Bay Development Partnership in conjunction with Fednor, the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and LAMBAC. For information call Aline at 282-3215. or email her here
Download the Invitation or the event Activity Choices.
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October 4th, October 11th & October 18th - Tuesdays
Manitoulin Island Tourist Training Conference |
Does Your Business Have a Social Media Marketing Strategy?
The Manitoulin Chamber of Commerce and Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute is pleased to present an affordable workshop for small business owners to learn about the basics of social media marketing, defining your strategy, and creating your site. This seminar series will be completed over 3 evening sessions. Call 705.377.4342 (KTEI) or 377-7501 (the Manitoulin Chamber) for more information or visit KTEI for details.
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ALL SUMMER
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Thursday Nights Are Astronomy Nights! |
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Every Thursday night in July and August, Gordon's Park. www.gordonspark.com or call 859-2470. |
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Walk A Fossil Reef |
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Every Sunday afternoon during July & August at Gordon's Park. www.gordonspark.com or call 859-2470. |
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The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah |
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Open daily 10am to 4:30pm. For information contact Heidi Ferguson at 368-2367. |
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Tehkummah Hall |
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Bingo every Monday at 8pm. |
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Tehkummah Hall |
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Euchre every Thursday at 8pm. |
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The M.S. Chi-Cheemaun Sunset Dinner Cruise Summer Schedule |
(June 25 to September 6): From Tobermory - Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:00 pm. From South Baymouth - Thursday Evenings Only, 5:50 pm. Fall Schedule (September 7 to October 17): From Tobermory - Fridays 6:10 pm.
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The Little Current Yacht Club Hosts Cruisers' Net |
(July and August). VHF Channel 71 broadcast given each morning. Starts at 9am. Visit: www.lcyc.ca
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Last Chapter Book Shop |
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Last Chapter Book Shop sponsored by Friends of the Library, Burns Wharf, Manitowaning, call 859-3041 or 859 -2110. |
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Manitoulin Farmers' Market |
| May Long weekend until Thanksgiving. Three convenient locations in Manitoulin communities: Gore Bay Arena - Fridays from 9am - 1pm. Little Current Arena - Tuesdays from 2pm - 6pm. Mindemoya Arena - Saturdays from 9am - 1pm. NEMI Farmers' Market - Downtown Little Current, beside BMO - Saturdays from 9:00am - 12 Noon. M'Chigeeng Market - M'Chigeeng Arena - Saturdays from 9am - 12 Noon. South Baymouth Flea & Farmers' Market - Sundays, July and August |
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Play Euchre |
Weekly euchres at the Mindemoya Community Centre, Thursday evenings, 8pm, April - October. The second Thursday of the month is tournament night, bring your own partner.
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Central Manitoulin Pioneer Museum |
July and August, Mondays to Fridays 1pm to 4pm. Located on Yonge Street at the Mindemoya Welcome Centre.
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Intertribal Dance |
Tuesday and Wednesday ~ 1pm to 2pm, June 30, July 6, 14, 20, 28, Aug 31. OCF Outdoor Amphitheatre, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404.
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Ojibwe Traditional Craft |
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Monday to Friday ~ 1pm to 3pm, Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404. |
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Don't Panic, Eat Bannock |
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Tuesday and Wednesday ~ 3pm to 4pm, Zaawmiknaang, 912 Wikwemikong Way, Wikwemikong. Call 377-4404. |
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Mother Earth Nature Walk |
Monday to Friday ~ 10am to 12 Noon, M'Chigeeng Hiking Trail, meeting location: Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404.
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Golf The Rainbow Ridge |
Monday to Sunday, Tee off times reserved based on availability, Rainbow Ridge Golf Course, 26B Clover Valley Road, Wikwemikong.
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Experience The History, Enjoy The Culture |
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Monday to Friday ~ 11am to 12 Noon and 3pm to 4pm, Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404. |
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Lillian's Quill Box Museum |
Monday to Sunday, hours of operation 9am to 6pm (extended hours during peak season), #5950 Hwy 540, M'Chigeeng.
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Hand Drum Singing |
Monday and Thursday ~ 4pm to 5pm, OCF Outdoor Amphitheatre, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404.
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Original Native Theatre at Its Best |
Double Bill Matinee: Every Tuesday to Saturday beginning July 13 to August 14 at 2pm, Debajehmujig Creation Centre, Manitowaning.
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Debajehmujig Mainstage Production: |
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Every Tuesday to Saturday beginning July 23 to August 14 at 8pm, Holy Cross Mission Ruins, Wikwemikong. Call 377-4404. |
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Historic Wikwemikong Tour & Tourist Information Centre |
Monday to Friday (July and August). Running 11am to 5pm.
Call 377-4404.
June 18 - 20
Women's Outdoor Weekend at Gordon's Park. www.gordonspark.com or call 859-2470.
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» JUNE
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June 26 |
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Sixth Annual Eaton Cup (Little Current Yacht Club). www.lcyc.ca |
» JULY
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July 1 |
The Little Schoolhouse and Museum, South Baymouth Canada Day Celebrations - Fireworks. Call 859-3663.
Little Current BIA Celebrates Canada Day! Downtown Little Current.
Canada Day Celebrations - Gore Bay Downtown. Lots of activities and fireworks display. |
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July 2 - 4 |
Mindemoya Homecoming Weekend - Hosted by the Central Manitoulin Lions Club. Car show, live music and more! |
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July 3 |
Moonlight Hike & Wolf Howl at Gordon's Park. 859-2470. www.gordonspark.com
St. Andrew's By The Sea United Church Fish Fry - 5:30pm, John Budd Park in South Baymouth.
July 3 cont'd
Family Heritage Day Celebrations - BBQ, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Parade, Parade. 11am, - 3pm. Hosted by the the Little Schoolhouse and Museum, South Baymouth. Call 859-3663.
Campbell Horticultural Society Indoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale. Spring Bay Hall. 8am to 12 Noon. |
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July 3 - 4 |
Sheguiandah First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Great Spirit Circle Trail, 377-4404. www.circletrail.com |
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July 4 |
7th Annual Mindemoya Classic Triathlon. Run, Canoe and Bike! Visit www.mindemoyaclassic.com
Gore Bay Children's Theatre More Munsch. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca |
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July 5 - 9 |
Learn To Sail - Little Current Yacht Club. Youth & Adult 'Learn to Sail' Classes. www.lcyc.ca |
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July 9 |
Auction and Dessert Night, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Manitowaning. |
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July 9 - 10 |
Gore Bay Summer Theatre presents The Gin Game. 7:30pm. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca
Astronomy: Public Observing Sessions & Laser Guided Sky Tours at Gordon's Park. 859-2470. www.gordonspark.com |
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July 9 - 11 |
Gore Bay Lions Summerfest. Fun for the whole family! Gore Bay.. |
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July 10 - 11 |
Sagamok Anishnawbek Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Great Spirit Circle Trail, 377-4404. www.circletrail.com |
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July 11 |
Gore Bay Children's Theatre More Munsch. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca |
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July 12 - 16 |
Learn To Sail - Little Current Yacht Club. Youth & Adult 'Learn to Sail' Classes. www.lcyc.ca |
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July 13 - 17 |
Debajehmujig Theatre Matinee. 2pm daily, Debajehmujig Creation Centre, Manitowaning. 377-4404. www.debaj.ca |
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July 16 - 17 |
Gore Bay Summer Theatre presents The Gin Game. 7:30pm. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca |
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July 16 - 18 |
Summerfest - Manitowaning Arena, Fairgrounds and Racetrack, sponsored by the SE Manitoulin Lions Club.
Drum Making Weekend at Gordon's Park. 859-2470. www.gordonspark.com
Art Tour - Burns Wharf Theatre.
16th Annual Manitoulin Fine Arts Tour. 3 Day Self-Guided Studio Tour of Manitoulin Island. Maps available at various locations across Manitoulin.
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July 17 |
Hot Turkey Dinner, 5:00 pm, Knox United Church Hall. |
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July 18 |
Gore Bay Children's Theatre More Munsch. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca
Down Yonder - 7:00 pm, Classic Country Music, Burns Wharf Theatre. |
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July 19 - 23 |
Learn To Sail - Little Current Yacht Club. Youth & Adult 'Learn to Sail' Classes. www.lcyc.ca |
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July 20 - 23 |
Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe, Burns Wharf Theatre. |
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July 20 - 24 |
Debajehmujig Theatre Matinee. 2pm daily, Debajehmujig Creation Centre, Manitowaning. 377-4404. www.debaj.ca |
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July 20 - 23 |
Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe, Burns Wharf Theatre. |
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July 22 - 24 |
The Seventhh Annual MacMan Challenge. The MacMan is a competitive cruising event that also offers a race division for serious competitors. Visit www.lcyc.ca |
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July 23 - 24 |
Debajehmujig Mainstage Production: 8pm, Holy Cross Mission Ruins, Wikwemikong. Call 377-4404. www.debaj.ca
Gore Bay Summer Theatre presents The Gin Game. 7:30pm. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca |
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July 23 - 25 |
Gore Bay Summer Festival on the Waterfront. Live entertainment, activities and more! For tickets call 282-2420. Visit www.gorebay.ca |
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July 24 |
Manitoulin Island Country Club Ladies' Open. www.manitoulinislandcountryclub.com. 282-2282
Kagawong Summerfest! Watch the local paper for your itinerary of events or contact the Billings town office 282-2612.
Gore Bay Rotary Club Community Fish Fry, Gore Bay waterfront. |
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July 25 |
Gore Bay Children's Theatre More Munsch. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca
Community Get Together at St. Andrew's By The Sea United Church - 6pm in Tehkummah. Bring your lawn chair, your favourite musical instrument and join in the BBQ and sing song. Free will offering.
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July 26 - 30 |
Learn To Sail - Little Current Yacht Club. Youth & Adult 'Learn to Sail' Classes. www.lcyc.ca |
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July 27 - 31 |
Debajehmujig Theatre Matinee. 2pm daily, Debajehmujig Creation Centre, Manitowaning. 377-4404. www.debaj.ca
Debajehmujig Mainstage Production: 8pm, Holy Cross Mission Ruins, Wikwemikong. Call 377-4404. www.debaj.ca |
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July 30 - 31 |
Annual Haweater Weekend - Little Current. Manitoulin's main party of the year! Brought to you by the Little Current Lions Club and their generous sponsors.
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July 30 - August 1 |
Annual Haweater Weekend - Little Current. Manitoulin's main party of the year! Brought to you by the Little Current Lions Club and their generous sponsors. |
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July 31 - August 2 |
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve Annual Cultural Festival and Pow Wow. For more information call 859-2385. www.wikwemikongheritage.org |
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July 30 - 31 |
Gore Bay Summer Theatre presents The Gin Game. 7:30pm. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca |
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July 31 |
Pie Sale and Cookie Walk, 10:00 am, Knox United Church Hall.
Michael's Bay Historical Society 5th Annual Fish Fry - 5pm, John Budd Park in South Baymouth. For more information please call 859-2333. |
» AUGUST
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August 1 |
Gore Bay Children's Theatre More Munsch. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca |
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August 3 - 7 |
Debajehmujig Theatre Matinee. 2pm daily, Debajehmujig Creation Centre, Manitowaning. 377-4404. www.debaj.ca
Debajehmujig Mainstage Production: 8pm, Holy Cross Mission Ruins, Wikwemikong. Call 377-4404. www.debaj.ca |
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August 4 |
Annual Flower Show and Tea. Campbell Horticultural Society Plant Sale and Penny Table. Mindemoya Community Centre. 1:30 to 4pm. |
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August 5 - 8 |
Manitoulin Country Fest II in Little Current. To purchase your tickets call 100.7 The Island at 368-1419. www.manitoulincountryfest.com |
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August 6 - 7 |
Astronomy: Public Observing Sessions & Laser Guided Sky Tours at Gordon's Park. 859-2470. www.gordonspark.com
Gore Bay Summer Theatre presents The Gin Game. 7:30pm. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca |
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August 9 - 14 |
Summer Rummage Sale - Knox United Church Hall, Manitowaning |
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August 10 - 14 |
Debajehmujig Theatre Matinee. 2pm daily, Debajehmujig Creation Centre, Manitowaning. 377-4404. www.debaj.ca
Debajehmujig Mainstage Production: 8pm, Holy Cross Mission Ruins, Wikwemikong. Call 377-4404. www.debaj.ca |
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Gore Bay Summer Theatre presents The Gin Game. 7:30pm. Call 282-2420 for information. www.gorebay.ca
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| August 15 |
Down Yonder - 7:00 pm, Classic Country Music, Burns Wharf Theatre, Manitowaning. |
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August 16 - 20 |
Vacation Bible School - 9:00 am - 12 Noon, Knox United Church Hall, Manitowaning. |
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August 20 - 22 |
The Providence Bay Agricultural Fair - Parade, Midway, Ambassador Pageant, Motocross races, live entertainment and much more. |
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August 21 - 22 |
Whitefish River First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Great Spirit Circle Trail, 377-4404. www.circletrail.com
Classical Music Concert, Silver Birch Quartette, Gore Bay Community Hall. |
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August 26 |
Celebrating Women In Arts and Music, 8:00 pm, featuring the Good Lovelies in concert, Burns Wharf Theatre, Manitowaning. |
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August 28 - 29 |
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Great Spirit Circle Trail, 377-4404. www.circletrail.com |
» SEPTEMBER
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September 3 - 5 |
Michael's Bay Historical Society Heritage Festival and Plowing Match. For more information please call 859-2344.
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September 4 - 5 |
M'Chigeeng First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Great Spirit Circle Trail, 377-4404. www.circletrail.com
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September 5
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Down Yonder - 7:00 pm, Classic Country Music, Burns Wharf Theatre, Manitowaning. |
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September 9 - 10 |
CMPS Annual Fall Fair - Thursday 6:30pm - 8pm, Friday 9am - 11am. J.H. Burt Memorial Arena, Mindemoya. For details or more information please contact 377-5325.
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September 10 - 11 |
Manitowaning Fall Fair - Manitowaning Arena, presented by the Manitowaning Agriculture Society, Manitowaning.
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September 11 |
Pancake Brunch (in conjunction with the Manitowaning Fall Fair), 9:00 pm, Knox United Church Hall, Manitowaning.
Assiginack Curling Club Golf Tournament, Manitowaning.
Third Annual Bousquet Insurance Challenge (Little Curent Yacht Club). www.lcyc.ca |
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September 12 |
Seventh Annual Labatts Anchor Inn Classic (Little Current Yacht Club). www.lcyc.ca |
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September 17 - 19 |
Wikwemikong Annual Fall Fair. Arena and Thunderbird Park, Wikwemkong. Call 859-3832 to confirm dates.
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September 17 - 19 |
Wikwemikong Annual Fall Fair. Arena and Thunderbird Park, Wikwemkong. Call 859-3832 to confirm dates.
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September 26 - 27
Manitoulin Island Tourist Training Conference |
Manitoulin Island Tourist Training Conference is being offered by the Georgian Bay Development Partnership in conjunction with Fednor, the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and LAMBAC. For information call Aline at 282-3215. or email her here
Download the Invitation or the event Activity Choices.
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» OCTOBER
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October 10 |
Gore Bay Rotary Club Produce Auction. Gore Bay Arena.
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October 19 |
Harvest Buffet Dinner - St. Paul's Anglican Church, Manitowaning.
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October 25 - 30 |
Fall Rummage Sale - Knox United Church Hall, Manitowaning.
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October 31 |
Hallowe'en Party. Junior UCW, Tehkummah.
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» NOVEMBER
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November 5 |
Italian Take-Out - St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall, Manitowaning.
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November 6 |
Christmas Bazaar. Bake table, gift baskets and more. Junior UCW, Tehkummah.
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November 11 |
Remembrance Day Luncheon, 11:30 am, Knox United Church Hall, Manitowaning.
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November 13 |
Christmas Fair - 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Knox United Church Hall, Manitowaning.
Annual Turkey Dinner - 5:30pm, Tehkummah Hall. Hosted by St. Andrew's by the Sea United Church. |
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November 17 |
Turkey Supper - 5:00 pm, Knox United Church Hall, sponsored by the Manitowaning Agriculture Society, Manitowaning.
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» DECEMBER
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December 5 |
Santa Claus Pancake Breakfast. Junior UCW, Tehkummah.
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December 17 |
Snowflake Luncheon at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Manitowaning.
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