SUSSEX NEW BRUNSWICK
Quilt Show & Sale, September 30 to October 2. At the Sussex Lion’s Club. Sales table, merchant’s mall, raffles, door prizes and refreshments. For details call (506) 433-3340.

PORT HOPE ONTARIO
45th Annual House Tour, October 2. A fundraiser for the Port Hope Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. At various historic homes in and around Port Hope. Call (905) 885-7929 or visit www.acoporthope.ca

SALT SPRING ISLAND
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Apple Festival, October 3. Over 200 connoisseur apple varieties, certified organic. This year’s theme at Apple Luscious Orchards is “Kids & Apples.” For details, call (250) 653-2007 or click on www.appleluscious.com

KEENE ONTARIO
Pumpkinfest, October 23. Giant pumpkin weigh-off, corn maze, kid-zone, food and entertainment all day long. www.thekeenepumpkinfestival.com

MILL BAY BRITISH COLUMBIA
Weavers Sale, October 30 to December 2. Just the place to find that special one-of-a-kind handmade gift for the holidays. For more information, call Alison at (250) 746-6330 or e-mail [email protected]

PICTON ONTARIO
Arts On Main Gallery Xmas Show, November 10 to January 17. Thirty artists from Prince Edward County. Call (613) 476-5665 or visit www.artsonmaingallery.ca

STOUFFVILLE ONTARIO
Beyond Craft Show & Sale, November 12 & 13. Hand-crafted work by over 30 artisans. Lebovic Centre for the Arts. For details, visit
www.latchamgallery.ca
or call (905) 640-8954.

WATERFORD ONTARIO
Deck The Halls Art Sale & Exhibition, November 12 to December 18. Town Hall. Traditional and contemporary works created by local artists in the gallery of this historic building. Call (519) 443-5423 or visit www.oldtownhall.org for information.

GODERICH ONTARIO
Christmas House Tour, November 13 & 14. A self-directed tour of five homes professionally decorated for Christmas. Tickets available at local merchants or at [email protected]

KINCARDINE ONTARIO
Christmas Tour of Homes, November 13 & 14. Visit some of Kincardine’s finest homes decked out in holiday finery. For more info, call (519) 396-3888.

ST. THOMAS ONTARIO
Christmas in St. Thomas, November 13 & 14. Tour five unique homes. Call (519) 631-0211 or visit www.rotarystthomas.org

WOLFVILLE NOVA SCOTIA
Acadia Christmas Craft Expo, November 19 to 21. Acadia University arena. Artists and artisans offer fine, handmade art. Sample some of Nova Scotia’s finest wines, cheese and fudge. For more information, call (902) 679-7177 or visit www.darwineventgroup.com

MILTON ONTARIO
United Way Christmas House Tour, November 19 & 20. Tour six unique homes, professionally decorated for the holidays. For information, call (905) 875 2550 or visit www.miltonunitedway.ca

VITTORIA ONTARIO
Christmas in Vittoria, November 20 & 21. Discover a variety of local, speciality foods and the work of local crafters and artisans. Call (519) 426-0705 or email [email protected] for more information.

PORT DOVER ONTARIO
Authors’ Book Fair, November 27 & 28. Lighthouse Festival Theatre. Works written by over 30 authors from across southwestern Ontario. Readings and musical entertainment. Call (519) 586-9762 or email [email protected] for details.

QUALICUM BEACH
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Milner Christmas Magic, December 3 to 5, 10 to 12 and 21. A family-oriented festival of lights and music in the garden. Admission by donation. Santa will pop in. For more details, call (250) 752-6153.