Current Events of Interest to CCFMS Rockhounds

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.

2010 Events

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Mar	6-7	17th 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: Mark Stanley at 705 639 2406 or mark.stanley@sympatico.ca Website: http://www.rockandfossil.com/
	26-28	Le Salon du monde minéral Location : Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, Quebec Website : http://www.uqac.ca/uest/salon_10/salon_monde%20mineral_10.html Theme : Volcanoes Contact: Paul_Bedard@uqac.ca
Apr	10-11	38th 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 $3, Children 12 and under - Free Contact: www.brantfordlapidarymineral.ca or Bob Parry robert@roberthalloriginals.com or John Moons 519-752-9756
	23-25	Toronto Gem and Mineral Show and Sale presented by 3416798 Canada Inc. Fri. 4 pm-9pm, Sat. 10 am-7pm, Sun. 10 am-5pm. Don Mills Civitan Arena, 1030 Don Mills Rd. , North York, ON Features: Precious and semi-precious gemstones, fine quality jewellery, amber, stone beads, unique worldwide crystal specimens, tools, and everything to create your own works of art! Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $7, 12-18 $6, under 12 free with adult Contact: Ohannes Bedrossian (514) 989-9800 torontogemshow@canada.com
	30-2	Open House - Robert Hall Originals Pewter Studio and Rock Shop Fri., Sat. & Sun 10 am-5pm 138 Sugar Maple Road, St. George Ontario Features: Visit Robert Hall Originals for our Annual Spring Open House. Rocks, minerals, gems, beads, lapidary demonstrations & more! Admission: Free Contact: inquiry@roberthalloriginals.com (519) 448-1236 or 1-800-360-2813 Website: http://www.roberthalloriginals.com
	30-2	Canadian Micro Mineral Association 47th Annual Symposium Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Speakers: Dr Michael Wise from the Smithsonian Institution and Kim Tait from the ROM. Contact: Bill Lechner at 416-438-8908 or bill.lechner@rogers.com * Registration form available by request to the above. *
May
June	19	N.P.G.S. Annual Gem and Mineral Show Sat 10 am-6pm in conjunction with the Beamsville Strawberry Festival Beamsville Fairgrounds Admission: Donation at the door
Jul	23-25	Toronto Gem and Mineral Show and Sale presented by 3416798 Canada Inc. Fri. 4 pm-9pm, Sat. 10 am-7pm, Sun. 10 am-5pm. Leaside Gardens, 1073 Millwood Rd, East York, ON Features: Precious and semi-precious gemstones, fine quality jewellery, amber, stone beads, unique worldwide crystal specimens, tools, and everything to create your own works of art! Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $7, 12-18 $6, under 12 free with adult Contact: Ohannes Bedrossian (514) 989-9800 torontogemshow@canada.com
	25	Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club 15th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Sunday 10 am-4pm. Bancroft Legion Hall, Station St., Bancroft, ON Admission: $2/adult, children & students (18 yrs & under) free. Contact: Al Burnett, R.R.1, Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0; e-mail: alrocks16@yahoo.ca
	29-1st	47th Annual Rockhound Gemboree - "Canada's largest gem & mineral show" Thurs. 10am-7pm, Fri. 10am-7pm, Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Features: Over 110 dealers of fine mineral specimens, gemstone jewellery, and lapidary supplies. Highlights of the show include gold panning booth, rock and mineral talks with geologists from Natural Resources Canada, a swapping area, a mineral display and expert mineral identification services offered by Malcolm Back of the Royal Ontario Museum, and geologist-led mineral collecting field trips. Contact: 877-410-1513 for details Website: http://www.bancroftdistrict.com/Tourism/rock_hound_gem.php
Aug
Sept	11	Open House - Robert Hall Originals Annual Rock Swap Sat 10 am-5pm 138 Sugar Maple Road, St. George Ontario Features: A fun family event! Swap, trade, buy & sell rocks & minerals from a variety of vendors. Admission: Free Contact: inquiry@roberthalloriginals.com (519) 448-1236 or 1-800-360-2813 Website: http://www.roberthalloriginals.com
	18-19	"Wonders of the Earth" the 42nd Scarborough Gem & Mineral Club Show Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. Don Montgomery Community Centre, 2467 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough Admission: adults $3, children $1 Contact: Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough scarbgemclub@lycos.com Website: www.scarbgemclub.ca
Oct	1-3	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 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road, Ancaster, Ontario (corner of Hwy. 52 & Hwy. 53) Admission: $6, under 12 Free Contact: inquiry@roberthalloriginals.com (519) 448-1236 or 1-800-360-2813 Website: http://www.roberthalloriginals.com and click on Shows and Events
	22-24	Toronto Gem and Mineral Show and Sale presented by 3416798 Canada Inc. Fri. 4 pm-9pm, Sat. 10 am-7pm, Sun. 10 am-5pm. New Location to be announced. Features: Precious and semi-precious gemstones, fine quality jewellery, amber, stone beads, unique worldwide crystal specimens, tools, and everything to create your own works of art! Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $7, 12-18 $6, under 12 free with adult Contact: Ohannes Bedrossian (514) 989-9800 torontogemshow@canada.com
	16-17	40th Annual Gem Storm a 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’s mine, Jewellery Workshop Information: Contact Les Moss, Show Chairman at emoss@cogeco.net Website: http://www.mineralclub.ca
	24-25	University of Waterloo Earth Sciences’ Annual Gem and Mineral Show Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5. University of Waterloo Earth Science Museum, Waterloo, ON. Features: Carvings, minerals, gemstones, rocks, fossils, lapidary, jewellery, etc. As well there are Sunday afternoon lectures and activities for kids. Contact: 519-888-4567 x32469 Website: http://www.openhouse.uwaterloo.ca
Nov	5-7	Robert Hall Originals Annual Fall Open House Sat 10 am-5pm 138 Sugar Maple Road, St. George Ontario Features: A fun family event! Swap, trade, buy & sell rocks & minerals from a variety of vendors. Admission: Free Contact: inquiry@roberthalloriginals.com (519) 448-1236 or 1-800-360-2813 Website: http://www.roberthalloriginals.com
	6	CMMA Fall Mini-Conference The Burlington Arts & Cultural Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON Contact: Bill Lechner at 416-438-8908 or bill.lechner@rogers.com Website: http://canadianmicrominerals.ca/
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