Ontario Culture Days is all about discovering new artists and bringing together communities. Our Day in the Life series, presented by OLG, will fly you into cultural hubs around the province to meet artists and visit arts organizations! Check back regularly as new communities will be added each week of the festival.
The Day in the Life Series is presented by OLG. Check them out on social @OLGToday or visit their website here.
Brampton
There’s something for everyone in Brampton this Ontario Culture Days festival, including workshops, a slam poetry competition, folk dances, a 3D-printed art installation, and more.
Lincoln
Lincoln is located in the heart of Niagara region, with one of the most diverse economies in Niagara. Attractions include over 50 wineries, fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers, heritage sites, and natural attractions such as the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario as well as a vibrant and growing local arts and culture scene.
North Bay
North Bay is in the Nipissing Region of Ontario on the shores of Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. Celebrated for its beautiful scenery, it also has a vibrant local arts scene.
Sault Ste. Marie
Today we jump North to Sault Ste. Marie and the many creative communities who call the north shore of Lake Huron home.
Stayner
Simcoe County is celebrating the Ontario Culture Days Festival with pop-up art & craft shows, workshops for all ages, self-guided art projects, poetry, and live music by Stayner Heritage Society, the Wasaga Beach Historical Advisory Committee, and Borden Military Museum and more.
St Catharines
St. Catharines offers a smorgasbord of fun virtual in-person events to enjoy, including Giant Puppet Digital Workshop, the Black and Indigenous PRIDE Concert, and more.
St Jacobs
St Jacobs is in the heart of Mennonite Country in Waterloo Region and has been a bustling centre for arts tourism since the mid-eighteen hundreds.
Thunder Bay
Nestled on the shores of Lake Superior in Northwestern Ontario, the city is a nature lover’s dream with a vibrant arts and culture scene.
Toronto: All the City’s A Stage
Toronto is the setting for All The City’s A Stage — a series of pop-up events at libraries in neighbourhoods across the city.
Toronto: Luminato Festival
For Ontario Culture Days 2021, Luminato Festival Toronto’s offerings range from an augmented reality theatre experience to a dance film set.