Trois-Rivires
International Festival of Poetry- International poets,
numerous visual artists taking part in a variety of poetry-related
exhibitions, and visiting authors are all part of the fun.
Celtic
Colours International Festival- An award-winning Cape Breton
Island-wide celebration of Celtic culture, covering nine days of music
and culture, workshops and exhibitions.
13 October (Monday) 2008 - Thanksgiving Day (second Monday of October)
Public Holiday Note: Thanksgiving Day in Canada is not celebrated on
the same day as it is in the USA
Algoma
Fall Festival- Canadian music performers from Korea, Africa,
Europe and South America, as well as the best in home grown Canadian
theatre artists - pantomime, stand-up comedy, and opera, and an annual
exhibition of art and craft work
Festival
Nouveau Cinema, (EN)
- A showcase for new, original works, particularly in independent
cinema and digital creation.
interFEAR
Arts Festival - Set against the backdrop of the
Halloween season in Edmonton, the festival delves into the nature of
fear with theatrical, visual and musical offerings.
Detroit
Free Press Marathon The marathon, half marathon and team
relays offer an international course crossing the US and Canadian
border twice via the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
(the only underwater international mile in the world). In addition to
the international course, participants will experience the true spirit
of Detroit passing through Corktown, Mexicantown, Belle Isle, Indian
Village and Greektown before finishing on the 50 yard line of Ford
Field, home of the 2006 Super Bowl XL. This years marathon will
feature more than 26 entertainment stations, 50 spirit stations and
aid stations at every mile.
