Merrickville, Ontario
Saturday, Aug. 4 to
Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
photo by Ken W. Watson
Adventures for Kids -
Face Painting: Kids - and kids at heart - can join Gert, also known as Gramma Moose on the Loose, and her sidekick, Aud Aster, and get their faces painted for free. How about a face to match your pet pooch? Or a sneering pirate’s (aargh!) Or a clown face?
This fun-living pair will be face-painting and clowning around by the Canal every afternoon. And they would love for you to join them.
This fun-
Andrea “the Bug Lady” Howard” is a teacher by nature, an active member of Theatre Night in Merrickville, an avid student of flora and fauna, and a staunch advocate of habitat preservation.
Whether you’re “big on bugs” or not, you’re sure to enjoy the Bug Lady and her Museum in a Suitcase.
You can catch the Bug Lady in the Park every afternoon during Canalfest.
Whether you’re “big on bugs” or not, you’re sure to enjoy the Bug Lady and her Museum in a Suitcase.
You can catch the Bug Lady in the Park every afternoon during Canalfest.
Kids Loonie Fishing Derby - This traditional and always popular event will be held on Saturday from 9:00 am to noon at Blockhouse Park on the edge of the Canal. Lines, lures, prizes and lots of fun will be provided. Kids do not have to be there at 9:00 am to participate. They can join in the fun anytime during the morning.
Rideau Canal History Hunt: This fun event provides a great opportunity for kids and families to brush up on their local history and win some “cool” and “hot” prizes. Forms can be picked up at the Lions Booth between 1:00 and 2:00 pm on Sunday and must be returned by 4:00 pm the same day.
Check out the alpacas at the craft show.
Check out the alpacas at the craft show.Photo: Chris Balicki