“A Country Christmas Remembered”
On Dec. 4-5 is a festival of over 30 activities throughout Spencerville, Ontario, (about 50 minutes south of Ottawa) for kids, families and adults of all ages. It is in celebration of a simpler time, with highlights such as Santa’s Workshop, Children’s Shopping Emporium, Horse Drawn Shuttle, Farmers’ Market, Craft Show, Starlight Parade, Dixieland Jazz Dance and a Rural Ramble of farms, a barnyard zoo, winery, antique shop and art gallery.
For more information and tickets visit www.acountrychristmas.ca or call 613 658-5885.
Family Passport: $15, Individual $5.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SHINE BRIGHTER THAN EVER IN CANADA’S CAPITAL REGION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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December 22, 2009
Canada’s Capital Region – The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce that the final tally is in, and the 25th edition of Christmas Lights Across Canada is shining brighter than ever in the Capital Region – with more than 375,000 bulbs illuminated.
This year, a total of 377,515 multicoloured lights – an increase of over 77,000 bulbs – adorn Parliament Hill and the many museums, historic sites, embassies and other landmarks along Confederation Boulevard – the discovery route that circles the heart of Canada’s Capital Region. Also on the rise are the number of LED lights incorporated in the display, up this year from 200,000 to 350,000.
The holiday season is the perfect time to admire this luminous spectacle. The lights will be on from 4:30 pm to 2 am nightly until January 7, 2010 (inclusive).
The Christmas Lights Across Canada program began this year on December 12, with the official illumination ceremony on Parliament Hill, attended by a crowd of over 20,000 spectators. This year’s ceremony was twinned with the arrival of the Olympic Flame on Parliament Hill, as part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. As an important national element of the Christmas Lights program, all of the provincial and territorial capitals also held their own lighting festivities, creating a link with the nation’s capital, and a spectacular display of colour and light across the country.
For additional information about the Christmas Lights Across Canada program, members of the public may contact the NCC at 613-239-5000, 613-239-5090 (TTY), 1-800-465-1867 (toll-free) or 1-866-661-3530 (toll-free TTY), or visit the NCC’s website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca.
Mayor’s Ninth Annual Christmas Celebration
The Mayor’s Ninth Annual Christmas Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 1 to 5 pm. in the Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank Street. This fun-filled celebration will include a visit with Santa, crafts in Santa’s workshop, story telling with Mrs. Claus, live music and entertainment, plus some tasty treats including BeaverTails, Papa Jack Popcorn and much more!
Program: Main Stage – Aberdeen Pavilion
1:15 to 1:25 pm His Worship Larry O’Brien offers words of welcome
1:30 to 2 pm Maria Hawkins
2:05 to 2:35 pm École secondaire publique De la Salle
2:40 to 3:10 pm Dominic D’Arcy
3:15 to 3:45 pm Mario the Magician
3:50 to 4:20 pm Atlantic Voices
In addition, enjoy skating to the magic of Christmas music on the Urbandale Centre ice (Ottawa Civic Centre) from 1 to 4 pm. From 1 to 2 pm, you will have an opportunity to meet and skate with members of the Ottawa 67’s Six0 Power Dancers.
To help those in need and to share in the spirit of the holiday season, admission to this event is a non-perishable food donation to the Ottawa Food Bank. A donation makes you eligible for a door prize. Only those 18 years or older are eligible for the draw.
OC Transpo will offer free bus rides on all routes to and from Lansdowne Park from noon to 6 pm on Sunday, December 13 to children 11 years and under when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
Hydro Ottawa Holiday Light Exchange
Bring in two old strings of holiday lights and exchange them for one string of energy efficient multi-coloured LED lights. Limit of three LED strings per person, while supplies last.
Inquiries: Call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401)
