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ATTRACTIONS
BOWMANVILLE ZOOLOGICAL PARK, Est. 1917
300 animals on 42 acres of untamed natural parkland a meandering
creek; duck filled ponds and grazing deer. Elephant Rides, Animal
Interactions, Lion Feedings
OPEN: Daily at 10 a.m. May thru September, closing times vary,
weekends only in October
340 King Street East, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K5
Phone: 905-623-5655 www.bowmanvillezoo.com
GREAT BLUE HERON CHARITY CASINO
Play at one of the 50 casino tables or 450 slot machines enjoy a
buffet at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.
OPEN: 7 days a week, year round
Island Road, Port Perry, ON
Phone: 905-985-4888 1-888-29-HERON
JUNGLE CAT WORLD
Located on 15 acres near historic Orono, just 25 minutes east of
Oshawa . The park is home to a variety of amazing animals including
Exotic Cats, Wolves, Bears, Otters, Monkeys, Birds, Reptiles
and Tarantulas. Daily program includes a feeding tour at 1:30 p.m.
ADMISSION: Adults $12, Youth/Seniors $9, Children $6,
Children under 2 free, Group rates are available
OPEN: 7 days a week, year round, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
3667 Concession Road 6, Orono , ON LOB 1MO
Phone: 905-983-5016 www.junglecatworld.com
MOSPORT INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Canada 's home of Motorsports located minutes east of Oshawa .
Take Hwy 401 to exit 431 and go north on Durham Road 57 to
Region Road 20 and go east.
OPEN: April 21 - Oct 22
ADMISSION: Rates and admission varies by event
3233 Concession Road 10, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K6
Phone: 905-983-9141 1-800-866-1072 www.mosport.com
OSHAWA ZOO
New for 2006 - see our Albino Baby Wallaby. Call for scheduled
times to help feed our bottle babies.
Special Rates and Seasons passes for daycare.
OPEN: May 24th through to Labour Day, 7 Days a week
3377 Grandview Street, N. Columbus Rd. East of Grandview
Phone: 905-655-5236
PINGLE'S FUN FARM
Grow plants, strawberries, apples and pumpkins. Market features
fresh produce, jams, crafts, etc. Play area and activities on special
events.
OPEN: May to October, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily, November and
December 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1805 Taunton Road, Hampton, ON LOB 1JO
Phone: 905-725-6089 www.pinglesfarmmarket.com
SCUGOG ISLAND CRUISES
100-passenger vessel with 2 hour scheduled theme tours (steamship
history, nature, eco-tours, and native history) on Lake Scugog.
Sunday brunches, sunset jazz and dinner cruise also available.
OPEN: May to October
ADMISSION: Family and group rates are available
16100 Old Simcoe Road, Port Perry, ON L9L 1P3
Phone: 905-982-1106 Toll Free: 1-877-877-2091
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
Lakeview Park, OSHAWA
Celebrate 139 years of being Canadian at Lakeview Park. There is
fun for the whole family including bands, exhibits and rides! At the
end of the day, stay for a fantastic fireworks display.
July 1
FIESTA WEEK
During Fiesta week be sure to check pavilions representing many cultures
from around the world. Don't miss the Fiesta parade or the Miss Fiesta
Competition.
Admission: Adults $8.00,
Seniors $4.00 Children under 14 are free.
June 18 - 24, Oshawa
Phone: 905-725- 1624 - www.fiestaweek.ca
OSHAWA JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
A week of music and celebrating culture in downtown Oshawa.
August 8 - I 3
Phone: 905-986-0666 Toll Free: 1-800-576-1086
AUTOFEST 2006
Canada 's Biggest & Best with over 1400 vehicles. The 13th Annual event has live bands, a SoapBox Derby and the Show & Shine. Hosted by the Motor City Car Club, it's 3 days of fun for the whole family.
August 25 - 27
Phone: 905-666-2307 www.autofest.com
RIBFEST
Come out and cry some of the best ribs that North America has to
offer, as the "ribbers” compete for the "Best Ribs" trophy. Put on by
the Oshawa Rotary Club, the weekend includes live entertainment
and festivities. The 4th Annual Ribfest is hosted by Oshawa Rotary
Club at Lakeview Park, Oshawa.
September 9 - 11
Phone: 905-579-1323 www.oshawaribfest.com
August 25 - 26
Blackstock Fair, Blackstock
Phone: 905-986-0035
September 2 - 4
Port Perry Fair, Port Perry Fairgrounds
Phone: 905-985-0962 - www.portperryfair.com
September 7 - 10
Durham Central Fair, Orono Fairgrounds
Phone: 905-983-9510 - www.oronofair.com
September 8 - 10
Uxbridge Fall Fair, Elgin Park
Phone: 905-852-7003
September 15 - 17
Beaverton Fall Fair,
Beaverton Fair Grounds
Phone: 705-426-9855 - www.beavertonfallfair.ca
