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FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE:
Inside Fanshawe Conservation Area, Fanshawe
Park Rd., east of Clarke Rd. 519-457-1296,
www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca
Pioneer Village takes visitors back in time
to the sights and sounds of a 19th century
village. Experience 100 years of history,
meet friendly folk from the past and visit
historic homes and businesses. In addition,
weavers, printers, blacksmiths and farmers
are waiting to demonstrate their trades of
the past and the Denfi eld General Store offers
a unique collection gifts and souvenirs.
Special events for 2008 include Opening
Weekend and Queen Victoria’s Birthday
(May 17-19), Spring on the Farm (May
24-25), United Empire Loyalists Day (June
8), Community Appreciation Weekend (June
21-22), Dominion Day (July 1), Lantern Light
Mystery Tours (July 9-11, 16-18), Summer
on the Farm (July 19-20), Vintage Dance
Weekend (Aug. 2-4), Harvest Fest (Aug.
16-17), Doors Open (Sept. 20-21), War of
1812 Encampment (Oct. 4-5), Fall on the
Farm (Oct. 11-13), Haunted Hayrides (Oct.
17-19, 23-26, 28-30), A Visit with St.
Nicholas (Dec. 6-7, 13-14), Dickens Dinner
(Dec. 4-6, 11-13). Open 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Tues.-Sun. and holiday Mondays,
Victoria Day Weekend to Thanksgiving
Weekend (or by prior arrangement). Personalized
guided tours are available from
September 2nd to October 3, 2008.
MUSEUM OF ONTARIO
ARCHAEOLOGY AND LAWSON
PREHISTORIC INDIAN VILLAGE:
1600 Attawandaron Rd. off Wonderland Rd.,
south of Fanshawe Park Rd. 519-473-1360,
www.uwo.ca/museum
Celebrating 75 years, 1933-2008. Experience
the archaeology, art and history of
First Nations people by exploring the gallery
and partially reconstructed 500-year-old
Iroquoian village. Outdoor village site open
May through Nov. Museum has traveling
and permanent displays year round. Annual
Native Harvest Festival takes place Sept.
19-21, 2008. See website for other special
events. Gift shop has Native-made arts and
crafts. Museum open May-Aug.,
10 a.m-4:30 p.m. daily, Sept.-Dec., open
Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Jan.-
April, open Sat. and Sun. only from
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
THE ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT
MUSEUM:
Wolseley Hall, Canadian Forces Base at Oxford
St. E. and Elizabeth St. 519-660-5102,
www.rcrmuseum.ca
See the history of The Royal Canadian
Regiment through medals, photographs,
weapons and uniforms. Open year-’round,
Tues. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat.
and Sun. noon to 4 p.m. Admission charge.
Built in 1886.
SECRETS OF RADAR MUSEUM:
Behind Parkwood Hospital grounds.
519-691-5899, www.secretsofradar.com
Dedicated to preserving the history, stories
and artifacts of the men and women who
have served the RADAR division of the
Canadian Military. Open Thurs., Fri., and
Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SKA-NAH-DOHT IROQUOIAN VILLAGE
AND MUSEUM:
8348 Longwoods Road (County Rd. #2),
Mount Brydges, 32 km west of London.
519-264-2420,
www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca
Longwoods Road Conservation Area. A recreated
Iroquoian Village of 1,000 years ago
with 18 outdoor exhibits including palisade
maze and longhouses. At the Resource
Centre are hands-on displays of Iroquoian
culture, artifacts and conservation. There
are 6 km. of trails, picnic areas and wetland
boardwalks. Special events include Archaeology
Day (July 13), Nightwalk with the
Spirits (Aug. 16) and Tastes of Fall (Oct. 19).
The park grounds are open 7 days a week,
9 a.m. to dusk. The Village and Resource
Centre/Museum are open daily Victoria Day
to Labour Day, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The rest
of the year, open Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Closed holidays.
MUSIC
AEOLIAN HALL:
795 Dundas St. E., 519-672-7950,
www.aeolianhall.ca
Local performing arts centre in a historic
building features classical concerts, jazz,
blues, folk, opera, local choirs, and more.
ENCORE...THE CONCERT BAND:
Central Secondary School, 509 Waterloo St.,
519-652-5913, www.encoretheconcertband.ca
Conductor Phil Murphy leads this non-profi t
SUITE SERENITY
A world class hotel in a world class city.
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in-room coffee makers
� Six meeting and function rooms
� Whirlpool, sauna and exercise room
� 2 TVs, 3 phones in each suite
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