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Brantford Brantford Brantford
BRANTFORD
B
rantford is a city that
has aptly reinvented
itself, while not losing sight of
its historic significance. This
important heritage city – a key
centre of Native Canadian culture – is today also now known
as an exciting, up-to-the-second entertainment centre.
The city owes its emerging
reputation to two key attractions. Brantford is home to
the Sanderson Centre for the
Performing Arts – “Brantford’s
Broadway” – which hosts
world-class concerts and
plays, and also to the popular
Brantford Charity Casino,
which invites guests to “play in
our universe.” The Casino
offers non-stop entertainment
– 24 hours a day, seven days
a week, with 450 slot machines,
55 table games from Blackjack
to Roulette, and the excellent
Galileo’s Buffet and Grille. The
new entertainment lounge
presents live entertainment
every weekend.
This is also a city where you
can step centuries back in
time. First Nations Heritage is
celebrated at a number of
attractions: the Woodland
Cultural Centre, Chiefswood
National Historic Site, Her
Majesty’s Chapel of the
Mohawks (1785) and the 17th
century Kanata Iroquois
Gonrah Desgohwah White Pine Dance Troupe are just some of the colourful
First Nations Dancers that you can see at Kanata Native Village in Brantford,
or the Champion of Champions Powwow at Chiefswood Park, Ohsweken,
every last weekend in July annually.
Village, most with special
summertime events.
This was also Alexander
Graham Bell’s home, and the
Bell Homestead National
Historic Site celebrates the
great inventor. Other
Brantford attractions include
the Adelaide Hunter
Hoodless Homestead, where
the history of Ontario is
depicted; the Canadian
Military Heritage Museum;
and the Glenhyrst Art Gallery
of Brant
Visitors can find more infor-
mation about all of this entertainment and history – and
more – at the Brantford
Visitor and Tourism Centre.
New this year at the Tourism
Centre is Brantford’s new
Recreational Vehicle
Sanitary Waste Dumping
Station, an invaluable service for all RVers, and a facility unique in the province.
The RV Dumping Station is
open during regular, extended business hours, every
day; call (519) 751-9900 for
information.
➡ Getting There: Located at the crossroads of Hwy. 24 & 403,
Brantford is accessible via several major roads.
➡ Information: Tourism Brantford 1 800-265-6299
email: tourism@city.brantford.on.ca
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PG 4
or www.visitor.on.ca/brantford
Antiques Antiques Antiques
ANTIQUES
CAMBRIDGE
S T R AT F O R D
S T. J A C O B S
SOUTHWORKS ANTIQUES
64 Grand Ave. S., (519) 740-0110,
30,000 sq. ft. Open 7 days. Delivery
anywhere, café onsite.
www.southworksantiques.com
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ANTIQUE SHOW
July 30 to Aug. 2. Allman Arena,
Lakeside drive, Stratford. Show Hours Fri-Sun - 10a.m. - 7p.m. Mon - 10a.m.5p.m. Over 35 expert dealers from
across Canada at Canada’s Oldest
Antique Show. Sponsored by the
Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Stratford.
(519) 271-1943
ST. JACOBS ANTIQUE & BOOK
MARKET
Downtown St. Jacobs, 8 Spring St.,
The Old Factory, Phone: (519) 6641243, www.antiquesandbooks.ca
(antiques, estate jewellery, used books...)
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Cambridge Cambridge Cambridge Ca
CAMBRIDGE
S
ome things old, some
things new, and
everything just right for you.
Okay, we admit that we
aren’t going to win any
awards for our poetry, but
there’s truth in that rhyme.
Cambridge is an amazing
community, with a great
many attractions, events
and features to interest
every visitor.
For instance, this is a city
where the shopping never
stops. There are shopping
centres and unique boutiques everything in
Cambridge, including in the
four – count ’em, four –
downtown areas of the former communities of Galt,
Preston, Hespeler and Blair.
As well, there is the entire
Highway 24 experience,
handy to the 401, with stores,
malls, and restaurants of
every type, and a great collection of outlet and “big box”
stores.
Unique stores throughout
Cambridge feature fashion,
decor and design, gifts and
much more. And there are
wonderful places to dine in
this city, including Lily Ruth
and the award-winning
Blackshop! Restaurant.
And then there is the multifaceted Cambridge Centre,
with stores, eateries and
movies. Other shoppers will
throng to the Cambridge
Outlet District of Galt, with
more than 25 factory outlet
stores, and – here’s the
“some things old” element –
➡ Getting There: Located
midway between toronto and
London in the heart of
Midwestern Ontario. Access
us east frin Hwy. 401, on 24
South
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• 24 hour Business Centre
• Complimentary high speed
internet access
• Pavillion Restaurant
• Indoor Pool/Jacuzzi
Everything. Right where you need it.®
746 Old Hespeler Rd.
Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8
Tel (519) 620-8936
Fax 620-8937
For reservations visit
hiltongardeninn.com
call your travel agent
or 1-877-STAY-HGI
Cambridge Outlet District
PADERNO
If you like to cook,
you’ll love this store
True Factory Outlet prices
on some of the world’s
finest cookware, and
unique kitchenware.
Paderno Factory Store
Southworks Outlet Mall
64 Grand Ave South, Cambridge
Ph 519-623-8652
Cambridge
Southworks Outlet Mall
64 Grand Ave.
(519) 622-5542
Quality Bath, Bedding & Kitchen Accessories
WATERLOO
25 Benjamin Rd.
NIAGARA FALLS
7500 Lundy’s Lane
HAMILTON
COOKSTOWN
341 Ottawa St. N. Hwy#400/89
(St. Jacobs Factory Outlet) (Canada 1 Factory Outlet) (at Barton)
(Mfr’s Outlet Mall)
(519) 746-9186
(705) 458-2442
(905) 371-3427
(905) 549-3056
ambridge Cambridge Cambridge Cambr
CAMBRIDGE
Strolling uptown and
browsing in the friendly
shops … that’s what
Preston Towne Centre
is all about.
King St. (Hwy 8) in Cambridge
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you do, an Amoena®
external breast forms gives
you the natural silhouette,
and security you need after
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Fitting Bras and
Garments. Teens to Full
Figured Women.
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Swimwear Sizes 6-26
Fran’s Mastectomy Boutique
More than just a place to shop.
725 Coronation Blvd., Suite 202 Cambridge
519-621-6080
Mon.-Sat. 10-5
Spend Saturday
Night with Us!
Shop Cambridge Centre
every Saturday Night
until 9 pm
for whoever you are
Hwy 24 at Bishop Street
• Over 140 shops & services
• Home of the
Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame
Monday to Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information, visit or call
Guest Services at 624-9415.
Visit our website:
www.cambridge-centre.com
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DISCOVER
CAMBRIDGE
ONTARIO, CANADA
Our distinctive 19th century architecture
offers a beautiful backdrop for shopping,
dining & colourful festivals.
Call us today for your FREE copy of the
2004-2005 Discover Cambridge Guide
1-800-749-7560
www.cambridgetourism.com
Surrender to our small town charm
C
reative foods, extensive wine
list, elegant atmosphere . . .
CAMBRIDGE
For more information call
1-800-749-7560
or visit
www.cambridgetourism.com
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•
Friday July 30, 7-11pm
Saturday August 1, noon-midnight
Sunday, 1-11 p.m.
Free Admission, Rain or Shine
Downtown Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE TOURISM 1-800-749-7560
www.millracefolksociety.com
bridge Cambridge Cambridge Cambridg
CAMBRIDGE
a 30,000 square foot
antiques mall, where collectors and casual browsers can
lose themselves for hours.
That‘s not all the antiquing in
the city, of course. There are
many antiques and collectibles shops around
Cambridge, just as there are
many unique shops and
shopping opportunities –
including the popular
Farmers’ Market, home to its
own world of unique entertainment and adventure.
Heritage lovers can combine
interests in Cambridge, since
the city is dotted with heritage
architecture. Many of those
buildings are now home to
interesting stores and restaurants; of special interest are
the buildings on the riverfront
in downtown Galt.
This community comes better
supplied than most with river-
African Lion Safari
®
Canada’s Original Safari Adventure™
• Drive through large Game Reserves
• Thrill to exciting bird and
animal shows
• Enjoy a cruise on the “African
Queen” boat
• Relax aboard the “Nature Boy”
scenic railway
• Misumu Bay Wet Play Area
front and parkland areas.
This is the meeting place of
two important rivers – the
Speed and the Grand; they
form part of the Grand River
watershed, a Canadian
Heritage Waterway.
Cambridge has taken full
advantage of the riverfront
areas, with walkways, hiking
trails, parkland, nature preserves, picnic areas, canoeing and lots of water-oriented
activities.
Cambridge is also a city with
plenty of cultural activities.
From open air concerts to
friendly art galleries,
Cambridge offers a varied
menu of entertainment. The
accent is on “accessible”, as
Cambridge venues work hard
to share their exhibits with
the world.
Visitors are encouraged to
spend time discovering the
unique charms of each of the
original Cambridge communities – while remembering that
the modern day has brought
some magnificent new attractions.
➡ Information Cambridge
Tourism 1-800-749-7560 or Email:
visit@cambridgetourism.com or
www.visitor.on.ca/cambridge
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• Jungle Playground, Pets’ Corner,
Elephant Swim
• Family Hotel Packages Available
(No pets permitted on property.
All events weather permitting).
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Get close to over 1,000 exotic birds & animals!
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Over 130
Sales Tables
Doll
Identification
Clinic
September 12, 2004
KARL HOMUTH ARENA
April 24 to October 11, 2004
Call 1-800-461-WILD (9453)
Located on Safari Road between Highways 6 and 8, North of Hamilton,
RR1 Cambridge, Ontario Canada N1R 5S2 • (519) 623-2620
www.lionsafari.com
Bishop and Hamilton Streets, Cambridge
Featuring ‘Armand Marseille Dolls’
10 am - 4 pm
ADULTS: $4.00
CHILDREN: $1.00
More info call
578-1263
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ELMIRA
➡ Information: Woolwich Visitor Services 519-669-2605
Email: info@elmiramaplesyrup.com or www.visitor.on.ca/elmira
I
f you are looking for a
taste of real, authentic Canadian country life this
summer, Elmira is the destination for you. Elmira –
located a few kilometers
north of the city of Waterloo,
in Woolwich township – is
authentic, natural, and
always welcoming. Visitors
looking for the traditional
Martha’s
Mixes
WILD BIRD CENTRE
flavour of Waterloo Region
will find it here, in a community home to Mennonites of
every variety, including the
Old Order Mennonites who
travel by horse and buggy.
In Elmira stores and eateries, you’ll find small-town
atmosphere with a Waterloo
County panache – great
food in the local tradition,
AT THE
Crossroads
Family Restaurant Ltd.
& The Mercantile
crafts, speciality items, gifts
especially for bird lovers
and outdoor fans, baked
goods and fine wood furniture.
All summer long, visitors are
welcome to participate in
local events with Waterloo
country charm, including the
150th Elmira Country Fair,
all in August. Elmira is home
to the world-famous Elmira
Maple Syrup Festival, held
every April. But that sweet
country feeling can be experienced all summer long, in
in Elmira.
“A Touch of Home When You’re Not”
• Bird Feeders & Houses
• Frequent User Discounts
Tues.-Sat. 8-8 Sundays 11-7
Closed Mon.
(except Holidays)
10 Maple St., Elmira
& The Fergus Market
669-5502
Open M-W: 8-5:30, Th-F: 8-6, Sat: 9-3
Fergus Market: Sat., Sun. 9-5
ELMIRA 519.669.8117
➡ Getting There: Take Hwy.
401 to Hwy. 8 exit. Get on Hwy
85 north and follow it to
regional road 15 until you
reach St. Jacobs. Approx.
7kms. north is Elmira
Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast
BED & BREAKFAST
BADEN
KW & AREA
ELMIRA & AREA
WILLOW SPRINGS SUITES B&B
Private suites. Queen beds, kitchenettes,
TV, AC & jacuzzi. No smoking. “Come
Rest Your Wings, at Willow Springs”.
Fax/phone (519) 634-8652 or 1-877-4672083. FOBBA
www.bbcanada.com/2212.html
ROSES & BLESSINGS -Kitchener
Enjoy award winning hospitality. full candle-lit breakfasts, homebaking, queen &
double, private baths, Christian, nonsmoking, A/C, FOBBA 519-742-1280 /
1-866-811-1280. nmwarren@golden.net
www.rosesandblessings.com
THE PLAID BLANKET B&B
Century home. 3 A/C rooms. Queen or
twin beds, sitting room with TV, full
breakfast. The McDougalls. 17 William
St., Elmira. (519) 669-5361.
THE EVERGREENS
Country home with pool and hiking
trails. 2 double bedrooms plus 2 bathrooms. Full country breakfast. $40
Single, $50 Double. 470 Sandy Hills Dr.
R.R.#1, Elmira. (519) 669-2471.i
CS - Canada Select Approved
FOBBA - Federation of Ontario Bed and
Breakfast Accommodations
OAA - Ontario Accommodation Association
OAABBH - Ontario Association of
Accredited Bed and Breakfast Homes
SOTO - Southern Ontario Tourism
Organization
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ne of the best things
about Centre
Wellington is the spectacular natural setting. Centre
Wellington – home to the
historic town of Fergus, the
charming village of Elora,
West Garafraxa, Pilkington
and Nichol – is also home
of the Grand River, a
Canadian Heritage
Highway. The Grand creates some of the most
beautiful scenery in southern Ontario, including the
famous Elora Gorge
Conservation Area.
Many of the most popular
activities here focus on the
natural setting; hiking,
cycling, camping and river
sports are all very popular.
Visitors can cycle through
the area on the Elora
Cataract Trailway. This
reclaimed, former railway
track begins in Elora, runs
through Fergus, continues
over the Shand Dam and
on through Belwood to the
Forks of the Credit, 47 km.
away.
Located between Fergus
and Elora is the Wellington
County Museum and
Archives., a National
Historic Site, recognized
for its unique history as the
oldest House of Industry in
Canada. Twelve galleries
of exhibits reflect the life
stories of Wellington
County people over the
past centuries. Visitors
enjoy displays that focus
on the decorative arts and
the Museum’s superb textile collection as well as
travelling exhibitions, historical displays and installations by local artists. The
Museum – which overlooks
the Grand River – is a busy
place in the coming
➡ Getting There: located north
of Guelph, take Hwy. 6 to
Fergus / take Wellington Road
7 from Hwy. 6 to Elora
ELORA & FERGUS
The Elora Gorge is the beautiful heart of Centre Wellington; Vintage auto
shows are summertime highlights.
months, with a number of
fascinating events planned,
including “Threadworks
2004: The Garden Party,”
through June 20; and
“Second Thoughts by Alice
in Wonderland,” through
August 15.
ELORA
With its exquisite limestone
buildings, Elora offers an
incredible variety of activities, unique shopping
opportunities, and exquisite
scenery to enthrall visitors.
Home of the popular and
beautiful Elora Gorge
Conservation Area, this is a
favourite destination for
campers, tubing enthusiasts, swimmers, musiclovers, shoppers and hikers.
Elora is one of Ontario’s
most beautiful villages. Its
main streets and interesting nooks and crannies
include wonderful shops
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such as Karger Gallery and
Glassmakers Gallery, as
well as intriguing cafés and
restaurants.
Elora is also home to the
Grand River Raceway,
Ontario’s newest gaming
and live harness racing
destination.,“Slots at Grand
River Raceway,” open
daily, year-round.
One of the most prestigious artistic events in the
country is held in Elora this
summer: The Elora
Festival, with concerts and
events running from July 9
to August 1. This season is
even more special, as
2004 marks the Festival’s
Silver Jubilee.
Both Elora and Fergus will
celebrate many special
events this summer and
fall, including garden
shows or tours in each
community, and antique
vehicle shows in both
towns.
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Glassmakers Gallery
Locally handcrafted
glass art.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
8 Mill Street West, Elora
(519) 846-2530
“Share the ambiance of glass”
Three Days of Scotland
August 13 - 15, 2004
FEATURING David R. Ross;
Best-selling Scottish author
Patricia Murray; One of Canada’s
most prestigious Gaelic singers
Highland Dance Competitions;
World’s largest Competition!
Massed Bands, Pipe Band
Competitions; All weekend
Heavy Events Competitions;
All levels of Competition
A Canadian gallery with
world wide influence.
A destination for
jewellery lovers.
• modern furniture •
• old world Antiques •
• Indian Fabrics •
• paintings •
• European glass •
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With something for everyone, the historic
Fergus Market is conveniently located on
Hwy 6, in beautiful Fergus.
Open Year Round Sat & Sun 9a.m. – 5p.m. Some Shops Open Wed – Fri 10a.m. – 5p.m.
www.fergusmarket.com or call (519) 843-5221
HOURS:
Mon.- Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
9-6
9-8
9-9
9-6
152 ST ANDREW ST. W, FERGUS
(519) 843-4391
Elora & Eergus Elora
ELORA & FERGUS
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FERGUS
The town of Fergus echoes
the Scottish roots of its first
residents. The historic downtown features outstanding
examples of late 19th century stone architecture that
evokes a Scottish heritage,
and a walk along the banks
of the Grand can be like a
stroll in a Scottish glen.
And Scotland truly comes
alive in Fergus from August
13-15, with the Fergus
Scottish Festival, North
America’s Premier Scottish
Festival and Highland
Games. This celebration has
it all – bagpipes competition
and massed bands,
Highland Dancing competitions and a “massed fling”,
“heavy events” like tug of
war, caber toss and hammer
throw, and lots of Celtic
music and culture. There are
also lots of opportunities to
explore your own Scottish
heritage and genealogical
connections. Visit www.fergusscottishfestival.com.
The shops in downtown
Fergus provide variety, quality and service with ample
parking just off the main
street. The Fergus Market,
➡ Information: Fergus Information Centre 877-242-6353
email: chamber@ferguselora.com, www.ferguselora.com or
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www.visitor.on.ca/fergus/
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Fair
Fai
and Exhibition at Elora
Spring Fair
June 4th-6th
Friday: 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am - 11 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Cost: $ 5 per day
Come out and Play
Competitions, Animals Galore,
Antique Road Show, Classic Cars,
Midway, Hell Drivers, Children’s
Events, Horseshoe Tournament,
Open and Youth Talent and more
Village of Elora
Corner of City Road 7 & 21
Information 519- 846-8879
open Saturday and Sunday,
features an exciting mix of
delectable food and produce, plus shops and services, and there are lots of
good restaurants, pubs and
coffee shops in the town.
Visitors to Fergus will enjoy
the town’s relaxed atmosphere, old world charm,
friendly welcome, and gorgeous natural setting.
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Attractions Attractions Attractions
ATTRACTIONS
GALLERIES
BARBER GALLERY, Guelph,
15,000 sq. ft. gallery and framing
studio.Original Art, Monthly
Shows,167 Suffolk Street West,
(519) 824-0821
COBBLESTONE GALLERY, Waterloo
33 Erb St. W., 746-5829
GALLERY INDIGENA
14 Princess E, Waterloo 747-9875
60 Ontario St., Stratford 271-7881
GALLERY STRATFORD, Stratford
54 Romeo St., 271-5271
GALLERY 96, Stratford,
270 Water St., 271-4660
GLASSMAKERS GALLERY, Elora
8 Mill St. W., 846-2530
HOMER WATSON HOUSE, Kitchener,
1754 Old Mill Rd., 519-748-4377
take homer Watson Blvd. from 401
www.homerwatson.on.ca.
KARGER GALLERY, Elora
45 Mill St., 846-2921
THEATRES
CHURCH THEATRE, St. Jacobs
664-1134
ATTRACTIONS
ANNADALE NATIONAL
HISTORIC HOUSE, Tillsonburg,
All area codes are 519 unless otherwise noted
30 Tillsonburg Ave., 846-2294
AFRICAN LION SAFARI Cambridge,
on Safari Rd. btw. hwy.6 & 8
1-800-461-9453
BINGEMANS, Kitchener,
1380 Victoria St. N.,
744-15555, 1-800-667-0833
BRANTFORD
CHARITY CASINO, Brantford,
40 Iccom Dr., 1-888-694-6946,
752-5004, See ad pg 5
GRANDRIVER RACEWAY Elora
7445 Wellington County Rd. 21 &County
Rd. 7. 846-5455
GUELPH MUSEUMS Guelph
836-1211
HISTORIC BOVAIRD HOUSE, Brampton,
563 Bovaird Dr., 905-874-2804
LAKE LISGAR, Tillsonburg,
Tillsonburg Community Centre., 688-9011
MOHAWK RACEWAY,
Hwy. 401 & Guelph Line,
1-800-675-RACE
PEEL HERITAGE COMPLEX, Brampton,
9 Wellington St. E., 905-791-4055
PROFESSORS’S LAKE, Brampton,
1660 North Park Dr., 905-791-7751
SPORTSWORLD, Kitchener,
100 Sportsworld Dr., 653-442 ext.45
Exhibits of Interest in Cowan Gallery
(changing every three months),
Bi-monthly Art Shows in A/V Theatre,
Special Events throughout the year.
June-Sept. (Wed.-Fri.) 1-5pm
Sept.-June (Tues.-Fri.) 1-5pm
Admission by Donation
25 MAIN ST. S., PRINCETON, ON
PH: (519) 458-8392
WEBSITE: ocl.net/projects/princetonm
email: princetonmuseum@ocl.net
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Wilde-st house
in Canada
ANNANDALE NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
A restored Victorian
mansion with sumptuously
ornate interior.
TILLSONBURG
519-842-2294
www.town.tillsonburg.on.ca
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www.theatre311.com
1 877-455-0552
Listowel, ON
START at the
HEART of
WATERLOO
COUNTY
The 1850s home of
Kitchener’s
Mennonite founder
466 Queen St. S.
(519) 742-7752
A NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
Please phone for times & admission rates
Regional Municipality of Waterloo
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