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Events in 2013
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There are many events of interest to rockhounds in central Canada. This posting includes events sponsored by C.C.F.M.S. affiliated clubs along with activities that would be of interest to our members, which are within a day's driving distance.
Other current events in Canada are available the GMFC Shows and Conventions page. Additional listings from the U.S.A. and other countries can be found at the Rock & Gem magazine showdates page or Lapidary Journal's shows listing
If you would like to have your event included here, please contact <web_admin @ ccfms.ca> with the details including event name, date of event, time of day, location, features, admission, contact info and website details.
2013 Events
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| Feb | 20 |
Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm.
President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway
stop. Visit their website at
http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic
or contact at 416-586-5816;
naturalhistory@rom.on.ca |
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| Mar | 2-3 |
20th
Annual Peterborough Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5. The Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario. Admission: $3.00 for adults, children 12 or under are free & must be accompanied by an adult. Directions: From Highway 115 at Peterborough, take the Parkway to Lansdowne St., then East 4 blocks to Monaghan Rd., then North 1 block. Or travel West on Highway 7 (Lansdowne St.), into Peterborough, turn right at the 6th traffic light onto Monaghan Rd., then North 1 block. Contact: Robert Beckett at 705 740 4530 Website: http://www.rockandfossil.com/ |
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| Apr | 6-7 |
41st Annual Brantford Lapidary & Mineral Society Show Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5.; Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street, Paris, ON. Features: One of Canada’s Largest Gem & Mineral Shows! Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Stone Dealers Lapidary Equipment, Supplies Fine Jewellery, Supplies, Beads Demonstrations, Exhibits Silent Auction Saturday & Sunday ‘Mine for Gems’ Display Admission: Adults $5, Children 12 and under - Free Contact: robert@roberthalloriginals.com or John Moon 519-752-9756 |
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| 13 |
The Kitchener - Waterloo club has kindly agreed
to invite other CCFMS members to a trip to the James Dick Quarry, Gamebridge,
Ontario, on eastern side of Lake Simcoe. Led by Beth Kümmling. Meet at the quarry at 10:00 AM. Those who wish to car pool can meet at the Highway 6/401 parking lot at 8:00 AM. Attendees must be equipped with a hard hat, safety boots, safety goggles and a safety vest, and be prepared to sign a liability waiver (Beth will provide them at the site). There are two types of collecting at the Gamebridge quarry: the crush piles, for which small containers or baggies would be most appropriate; and a blast area where there are larger slabs and hash plates, for which a pail, hammer, etc., might be useful. For both areas gloves will come in handy. The quarry contains trilobites, crinoids, brachiopods and other treasures from the upper Ordovician (Verulam formation). All must register with Beth before April 10th at bkummling@brucetrail.org or 519-835-9331 or be disappointed. Proof of CCFMS affiliated club membership will be required. Only so many will be allowed |
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| 17 |
Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm.
President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway
stop. Visit their website at
http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic
or contact at 416-586-5816;
naturalhistory@rom.on.ca |
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| 18-21 |
40th Rochester Mineralogical Symposium
Radisson Hotel, Rochester Airport, 175 Jefferson
Avenue, Rochester, NY.Website:http://www.rasny.org/MinSymposium/MineralSymp.htm |
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| 19-21 |
28th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil show of the Club de Mineralogie de
Montreal
Fri. 3-9,
Sat. 10-7, Sun 10-5 |
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| 26-28 |
22nd Annual
Toronto Jewellery, Gem and Mineral Show and Sale
Mark Your Calendar for The Best Gems & Minerals our World has to offer in one location! FREE PARKING – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
ADMISSION: $ 7.00
Children 15 and under Free with an Adult.
$2.00 off Admission Coupon available
www.torontogemshow.com
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| 27 |
Haileybury Rock and Mineral Show
Sat. 10-4 |
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| May | 3-5 | Canadian Micro Mineral
Association 50th Annual Symposium Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Speakers: Dr. John A. Jaszczak and Dr. Steve Chamberlain Contact: Bill Lechner at 416-438-8908 or bill.lechner@rogers.com * Registration form available by request to the above. * Website: http://www.canadianmicrominerals.ca | |
| 3-5 |
Robert Hall Originals
– Annual Spring Open House & Demonstration Weekend
10:00 am to 5 pm each day
Website:
http://www.roberthalloriginals.com
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| 4 | The Kitchener-Waterloo Gem and Mineral Show Location: Waterloo Community Arts Centre (aka the "button factory") 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo, 10 AM - 4 PM. Rocks, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, meteorites. Free admission. Free rocks for kids. Contact: kwgemandmineralclub@hotmail.com Website: www.calaverite.com/kwgmc | ||
| Jun | 15-16 |
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| Jul | 14 |
Prince Edward County Rock, Gem & Mineral Show
Rekindle the rockhound in you and discover
nature's treasures at our second annual event - showcasing gem and mineral, lapidary
and jewellery exhibitors in the historic Crystal Palace - 375 Main Street, Picton. PEC Fairgrounds - Crystal Palace,375 Main Street, Picton On, 10am to 5 pm Admission: $3.00, 12 and under free |
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| 19-21 |
31th Annual Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show "Northern Ontario’s Largest Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Bead and Rock Craft Show and Sale"
Fri. 5 pm-9pm, Sat. 10
am-6pm, Sun. 10 am-5pm.
Location :Carmichael Arena, 1298 Bancroft Drive across from Minnow
Lake; 1 km. south of the Kingsway (Hwy. 17 East) |
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| 28 |
Bancroft
Gem & Mineral Club 17th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Sunday 10 am-4pm. Bancroft Legion Hall, Station St., Bancroft, ON Features: 25 dealers plus silent and live auctions Admission: $2/adult, children & students (18 yrs & under) free. Contact: Frank Melanson at 613-332-1032 | Aug | 1-4 |
50th Annual Rockhound Gemboree - "Canada's largest gem & mineral show"
North Hastings Community Centre 103 Newkirk
Blvd, Bancroft, Ontario and the Bancroft Curling Club at 63 Newkirk Blvd.
for more information, contact the Bancroft &
District Chamber of Commerce , Tourism & Informaton Centre in Bancroft.
1-888-443-9999
our website is
www.bancroftdistrict.com
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| 17 |
Rockhound Family Day at Robert Hall Originals
A fun family event! Kids Fossil Dig Rock BuddyCraft For kids – Free Mineral Identification. Bring A Specimen! Explore Outdoor Rock Piles! Giant Silent Auction - Bring your items to include in the auction! Bidding begins at 11:00 & 1:00 *10%commission) Free Rock Swap – Bring a table and set up you treasures. Contact us to reserve your free rock swap space. 10 am-4pm 138 Sugar Maple Road, St. George Ontario Admission: Free Contact: inquiry@roberthalloriginals.com (519) 448-1236 or 1-800-360-2813 Website: http://www.roberthalloriginals.com |
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| 21 |
Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm.
President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway
stop. Visit their website at
http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic
or contact at 416-586-5816;
naturalhistory@rom.on.ca |
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| Sep | 14-15 |
Wonders of the Earth"
- The 44th Scarborough Gem & Mineral Club
Show Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. Don Montgomery Community Centre, 2467 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough Admission: adults $5, children $1 Contact: Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough scarbgemclub@lycos.com Website: www.scarbgemclub.ca | |
| 21-22 |
47th Annual Ottawa Gem, Mineral and Jewellery Show & Sale
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5.
60 + dealers
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
For more information check out Web Site
or send an email to
dealerchair@olmc.ca or
showchair@olmc.ca
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| 27-29 |
Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show
Try
on the latest in fashionable jewellery. See crystals, fossils & magnificent
rocks from all over the world! Shop at over 30 dealers. Take a free
seminar on rocks, fossils or crystals.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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| 16 |
Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm.
President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway
stop. Visit their website at
http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic
or contact at 416-586-5816;
naturalhistory@rom.on.ca |
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| 19-20 |
44th Annual Gem Storm. Show and sale sponsored
by the Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club.
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5. Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St., Kingston, ON. Features: Over 30 dealers; Children' mine, Jewellery Workshop Information: Contact Les Moss, Show Chairman at emoss@cogeco.net | ||
| 26 |
Walker Club Annual
Auction
Sat. 1 to whenever | ||
| Nov | 6-13 |
Robert
Hall Originals - Annual Fall Open House
Canadian made
pewter gifts & jewellery for Christmas gift giving
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| 16-17 |
London Gem and Mineral Show
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| 9 |
CMMA Fall Mini-Conference
Burlington Arts &
Cultural Center, 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, Canada |
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| Dec | 11 |
Mineral
Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm.
President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway
stop. Visit their website at
http://www.rom.on.ca/en/activities-programs/events-calendar/rock-gem-mineral-fossil-and-meteorite-identification-clinic
or contact at 416-586-5816;
naturalhistory@rom.on.ca |
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