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Rural Events and Attractions


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Discover and participate in the many events and attractions within Ottawa’s rural communities. If you would like to include an event, you can submit your rural event online.

Rural special event resources
Planning on holding a special event in your community? Check out the resources that may be of assistance for certain event planning requirements.

These sites are for information only and do not necessarily imply the City's endorsement of any views expressed on them. From this point on you are accessing a Web site that is external to the City and therefore available in the language provided.

Recently added events as of January 29, 2010: Osgoode Township Historical Society Annual General Meeting, North Gower Winter Carnival, St. Paul's Osgoode Spaghetti Dinner, Carp "Snow Days" Winter Carnival, Burritt's Rapids - Evening in Tuscany, Second Annual Music Trivia Night, Dunrobin Community Association Annual General Meeting

 

 

January 2010

 

Featured Attractions

Greely Winter Carnival

January 28 to 31
Greely Winter Carnival Committee is looking for volunteers to help organize and run the 2009 / 2010 Winter Carnival. Schedule of events (pdf)
Information
: Contact Bruce at wealth@brucebrayman.com

Carlsbad Springs Winter Carnival

January 29 to 31
Schedule of events
(pdf)
Information:
www.carlsbadsprings.ca

Osgoode St. James United Lasagna Dinner

Friday January 29
4:30 to 6:30 pm
St. James United Church, 5540 Osgoode Main Streeet
Lasagna dinner fundraiser - cost is a monetary donation..
Information:
613-826-1154

Manotick’s Shiverfest

Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30
Bonfire, snowman-building contest, pancake breakfast, sleigh rides, family skating night, children’s party and lots more. Schedule of events (pdf).
Information:
Kris Schulz 613-692-8266.

 

Agricultural Fairs
Carp

Metcalfe

Navan

Ottawa Valley Farm Show

Richmond

Farmers Markets
Byward

Carp

Cumberland

Main Farmers' Market

Metcalfe

North Gower

Ottawa Farmers' Market

Parkdale

Stittsville

Vanier

Museums
Cumberland

Diefenbunker

Goulbourn

Osgoode

Pinhey's Point

Watson's Mill

Other
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February 2010

Osgoode Township Historical Society Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, February 2
7:30 pm
Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum, 7814 Lawrence Street, Vernon
Nominations and elections for all positions-President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board of Directors will take place at that time. Please join us.
Information:
613-821-4062

Galetta Community Association Six Hand Euchres

February 4, 11, 18, 25
Thursday nights - 7:30 pm
Galetta Hall, 119 Darwin Street
Prizes and refreshments. Admission $ 4
Information:
http://www.galettaca.org

Osgoode Winter Carnival

Thursday February 4 to Sunday February 21
Osgoode Community, Stuart Holmes Arena, Royal Canadian Legion, O-YA Centre
The Osgoode Winter Carnival runs from Thursday, February 4 to Sunday, February 21 with various events across the village.
Information:
http://www.osgoodevillage.com

Kinburn Winter Carnival

February 4 to 7
Information:
http://www.kinburn.ca/winter-carnival-2010

North Gower Winter Carnival

February 5 and 6
Information:
Sara Charron 613-489-4208

Vars Winter Carnival

February 5 to 7
Information:
www.vars.ca

St. Paul's Osgoode Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, February 6
4:30 to 7 pm
Osgoode Legion, 3284 Sunstrum Street
Sponsored by St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Enjoy delicious homemade meat or vegetarian spaghetti sauce, homemade pies and other delightful desserts. Reserve a family table or a table with friends. The cost for adults is $10 and children 5 and over $5. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Information:
Barbara 613-489-2881

Fitzroy Harbour Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Saturday, February 6
8 am to 5 pm
Held on the Ottawa River, near the government dock in Fitzroy Harbour.
Entry fee $5. Lots of prizes. Skating rink on the river.
Open to all licensed anglers, young and old.
Information:
Karen Taylor 613-623-6171

Fitzroy Harbour Winter Carnival

February 12 to 14
Information:
Carole McCaskill 613- 623-7559 or www.fitzroyharbour.com

Euchre Tournament

Cumberland Winterfest
February 12

7 pm
Information:
Anne Hawley 613-833-0174

Lion's Club Breakfast

Cumberland Winterfest
February 13

8 am to noon
Maple Hall

Information: Anne Hawley 613-833-0174

Open House - Curling Clinic

Cumberland Winterfest
February 13

1 to 3 pm
Cumberland Curling Club
Information:
Anne Hawley 613-833-0174

Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction

Cumberland Winterfest
February 13

6 pm to midnight
R.J. Kennedy Arena
Information:
Anne Hawley 613-833-0174

Winter Fun Day

Cumberland Winterfest
February 14

11 am to 4 pm
Cumberland Museum
Information:
Anne Hawley 613-833-0174

Galetta Family Fun Day

Sunday, February 14
11 am to 3 pm
Galetta Community Hall, 119 Darwin Street
Wear red to celebrate Valentine's Day. Games, prizes, skating, face painting and Chilli Cook-off.
Information:
613-623-4846 or 613-623-0113

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 16
4 to 7 pm
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, 3529 McBean St. (Richmond)
Information: 613-838-3723

Carp "Snow Days" Winter Carnival

February 19 to 20
Information:
Pat Ross 613-839-7356

Vernon Winter Carnival

February 20 to 21,
Information:
Kim Bates 613-821-3033

Kenmore Winter Carnival

February 20 to 21
Information:
Rob McKenny 613-821-4913

Galetta Senior’s Dinner

Friday, February 26
Noon
Galetta Community Hall, 119 Darwin Street
Dinner and entertainment. Sponsored by the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre. Reservations required by February 19.
Information:
Colleen Caldwell 613-591-3686

Burritt's Rapids - Evening in Tuscany

Saturday, February 27
5 pm
Burritt's Rapids Community Hall, 23 Grenville Street
Major fundraiser to benefit the Burritt's Rapids Community Association to offset annual operating expenses associated with managing the Community Hall. This year’s meal will be professionally catered and includes an authentic Italian taste experience prepared by Chef Erik LePors and his team from ‘Dial-a-Chef’. Doors open at 5 pm with dinner at 6:15 pm. Tickets are $45 each or $360 for tables of 8.
Information: 613-269-2850 or www.burrittsrapids.ca

 

March 2010

Second Annual Music Trivia Night

Saturday, March 6
7:30 pm
Richmond Legion Hall,
Presented by the Goulbourn Jubilee Singer. Tickets are $18 each and includes a snack. Advance ticket sales only. Teams of up to six persons. First prize $400. Many door prizes as well.
Information:
Call Elizabeth at 613-838-6078 or Charlotte at 613-825-3357

Dunrobin Community Association Annual General Meeting

Monday, March 8
7 pm
Dunrobin Community Centre, 1151 Thomas A. Dolan Parkway
Meeting will include a discussion and update of the Association's by-laws.
Information:
www.dunrobincommunity.com

 

 
 

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