Festivals in Canada
Canada, the second largest country in the world, is a popular tourist destination. This North American country is bordered by United States to the northwest and south, Atlantic Ocean to the east, Arctic Ocean to the northwest, and Pacific Ocean to the west. Festivals in Canada are the major attraction, which draw many tourists to this country.
There are a number of festivals in this country, which take place at different times of a year. For example, there is Vancouver Symphony of Fire occurs during summer while Quebec Winter Carnival is organized during winter.
The festivals of Canada are categorized in several sections:
- Cultural Festivals
- Children's Festivals
- Film Festivals
- Music Festivals
- Comedy Festivals
- Literary Festivals
- Fringe Festivals
Cultural Festivals in Canada
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Calgary Stampede, Alberta
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This is a ten-day Canadian festival, which takes place in the month of July. The events of this festival include parade, rodeo, Chuckwagon racing, an exhibition, and midway.
Festival Western de Saint-Tite, Saint-Tite
This is an annual event, which takes places in Saint-Tite in September. The events include rodeo competition and some other cultural events.
Festival of Northern Lights, Owen Sound
This festival displays largest exhibition of Christmas lights. This celebrations continues from mid November to January.
Other cultural festivals in Canada:
- Caribana, Toronto
- Festival du Voyageur, Winnipeg
- Friendship Festival, Fort Erie
- Muslim Fest, Toronto
- Caribbean Days Festival, North Vancouver
- Folklorama, Winnipeg
- Carnaval de Quí©bec
- Winterlude, Ottawa
Children’s festivals in Canada
Winnipeg International Children's Festival
This children’s festival is organized in June. This festival includes more than 30 acts and 120 performances. Led by Neal Rempel , the latest inclusion into the events is a circus. This is a four-day long festival. This festival is also significant for its cultural importance.
Northern Saskatchewan International Children's Festival
This festival occurs in every June. Talented kids get the chance to showcase their talent in the mainstage events of this festival. This festival also includes other activities such as face painting, crafts, and parades.
Other Children’s festivals in Canada:
Northern Alberta Int'l Children's Festival
Regina International Children's Festival
Calgary Int'l Children's Festival
Film festivals in Canada
Calgary International Film Festival, Alberta
Festival des Films du Monde, Montreal
Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario
Atlantic Film Festival, Nova Scotia
Edmonton International Film Festival, Alberta
St. John's International Women's Film Festival, Newfoundland
The Ottawa International Film Festival, Ottawa
Music Festivals in Canada
Beaches International Jazz Festival
This is an annual musical four-day event, which takes place in July in the Toronto Beaches neighborhood. Even though the focus of the festival is jazz, but you can experience different kinds of music in this event.
Folk on the Rocks
This folk music festival occurs on the 3rd weekend in the month of July in Yellowknife. Popular with the tagline “Where the road ends, the music begins”, this festival features folk singers from different parts of the world.
Montreal International Reggae Festival
This festival is organized on the 2nd weekend of the month of July. This is a three-day long festival, where events are performed on three stages. The non-profit festival is by far one of the most popular musical events of this country.
Comedy Festivals in Canada
FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival, Calgary
Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Winnipeg
Just For Laughs, Montrí©al
Last updated on 20/06/2011
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