Friends of Beaubears Island will re-create one of the famous picnics held on the Island in the years after shipbuilding. Just bring your appetite, and we’ll see to the rest.Alongside noted figures from the Island’s past will be other guests in 19th century dress. As an added attraction, a photographer will be engaged to photograph […]

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Pioneer breakfast, tractor pulls, tractor parade, threshing demonstration, cookie walk, homemade pie, silent auction, children’s activities, concession, face-painting, and more. Cost is $15 per family or $5 per person (additional meal charges apply)

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Come join us for a free BBQ and treats while enjoying the grounds of the Historic Yeo House and Shipbuilding Museum.  Open for the day, celebration will begin at 11:00 with a BBQ to follow at 12:00 noon along with live entertainment.  Fun for the whole family!    #historicplacesday Check out our Facebook event here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1097190750482088/

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Pioneer breakfast, tractor pulls, tractor parade, threshing demonstrations, cookie walk, homemade pie, silent auction, childrens activities, concession face-painting, and more. Cost is $15 per family or $5 per person (additional meal charges apply)

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We’re celebrating all things Parisian in honour of Paddy Mackie’s birthday! Music is Parisian jazz from the 40’s and 50’s performed by Kinga et les Gentilshommes. Cocktails * Hors d’oeuvres * Desserts A complimentary Kir Royale cocktail will be served along with pastries and other delicious offerings. This event also features a cash bar. Semi-formal attire […]

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4 renowned, local chefs will tease your taste buds at the 7th annual Taste of Markerville long table dinner. An extraordinary culinary experience! Tickets available online beginning July 1st.  

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Join us for complimentary Canada Birthday cake & coffee. Canada Day BBQ, ice cream & more!

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Historic Markerville

Markerville, Alberta
Historic Markerville: a tribute to the 1888 Icelandic pioneers who established the hamlet.
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Leacock Museum National Historic Site

Orillia, Ontario
Summer home of famed Canadian author Stephen Leacock in Orillia, ON
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Come celebrate with us Canada Historic Places Day on July 6th at Henderson House Living Museum! There will be free refreshments and cupcakes as well as the chance to win a door prize. A tour of the Townsite will be offered at 10 am and Henderson House will be open for tours as well throughout […]

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