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The year is 1812. You’re far from home in the unknown wilds of Upper Canada. The place is Fort Erie and war is in the air. All around you are the exciting sights and sounds of men preparing for battle. Step back into a time of red coats, black powder and gray fortress walls. Over 200 years of living history resides within, at Old Fort Erie.
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Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions of an Aboriginal culture that’s older than recorded time. Join in the spectacle of dramatic drums and colourful swirling dress at a Pow Wow celebration.
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For the past 20 years, Toronto Downtown Jazz has produced the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival as well as many other events and programs to further develop jazz talent and audience appreciation.
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Whether your ideal hike is a few hours or few days, you’ll find fascination in every step as you discover Ontario’s nature trails. Ontario offers everything from urban trails that let you explore the towns and cities, to wilderness trails where it’s just you and nature.
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The Trails of 1812 site is a Social Network that serves as an umbrella for all 1812-related events and websites.
The site has been designed specifically to enable the private sector, not-for-profits, governments and foundations to create meaningful relationships and opportunities that will attract more visitors and customers.
The Trails of 1812 site is currently in beta but is set to launch soon.
Basic Trails of 1812 membership and listings are free – other opportunities are unlimited. Sign up for your free Trails of 1812 membership now.
In addition to historical events, this site presents an overlay of 1812-themed experiential activities that focus on the passions and pursuits of today’s active participant consumers.
These include musical, arts and culinary festivals, First Nations events, active and athletic events such as marathons, bicycle tours, aquatic events and much more.
For three events this summer and fall we’re offering paid positions to participate:
Celebrate Barrie Festival
19th Century War of 1812 Heritage Village
June 5th, 2010
Barrie, Ontario
Orangeville’s Annual Founders’ Fair
19th Century War of 1812 Heritage Village
July 9th, 2010 – 6pm-10pm and July 10th, – 10am-10pm
Alexandra Park, Orangeville, Ontario
Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival
September 17th & 18th, 2010
Fort Willow Depot Historic Site, Minesing, Ontario
We are specifically looking for the following:
If you have a special unique 19th century talent not listed above we would also like to here from you!!!
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For the past 20 years, Toronto Downtown Jazz has produced the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival as well as many other events and programs to further develop jazz talent and audience appreciation.
Whether your ideal hike is a few hours or few days, you’ll find fascination in every step as you discover Ontario’s nature trails. Ontario offers everything from urban trails that let you explore the towns and cities, to wilderness trails where it’s just you and nature.
Fort Henry National Historic Site is one of Canada’s premiere historic attractions, and has been designated by the Government of Canada as a place of national significance.
This is North America’s largest collection of hand-carved, one-of-a-kind totem poles. Over 500 have been placed in the beautiful Niagara Parkway setting overlooking the Niagara Glen and Great Gorge.
Steep yourself in the natural world of Aboriginal legends as you embark on a guided nature walk or paddle a canoe across a pristine lake to an-old growth pine forest.
Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions of an Aboriginal culture that’s older than recorded time. Join in the spectacle of dramatic drums and colourful swirling dress at a Pow Wow celebration.
The year is 1812. You’re far from home in the unknown wilds of Upper Canada. The place is Fort Erie and war is in the air. All around you are the exciting sights and sounds of men preparing for battle. Step back into a time of red coats, black powder and gray fortress walls. Over 200 years of living history resides within, at Old Fort Erie.
Register here to download a pdf presentation of our vision for Trails of 1812.
