Home Tour Town Activities 2011
Edwardian Wedding Re-enactment: We move forward in time from the Victorian era to Edwardian times for this special event at St. John’s Anglican Church. Come and witness the wedding. Two times to choose from: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Please present your Victorian Christmas Home Tour ticket to the ushers at the door for free admission into the church. NOTE: You can visit this sumptuously decorated heritage church any time during tour day for a peek inside, but note that ushers may prevent you from disturbing the wedding re-enactments while they are in progress!
Watch for about 25 people in costume (kilts, too!) who are part of the wedding party and listen for the skirl of the pipes to signal the arrival of the bride. A Gaelic address to everyone is part of the ceremony!
If you want to sit in on the wedding re-enactment, please get to the church on time! Plan to be there between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. for the 11 a.m. wedding, or be there between 12:45 p.m. and 1 p.m. for the 1 p.m. wedding. The wedding will last about 30 minutes (Let’s hope the marriages lasts longer!!!)
A BIG THANK YOU! to Michelle Landriault and the Vankleek Hill Historical Society for making organizing the wedding re-enactments!
The bride will wear her great-grandmother’s 1912 wedding dress. This is a re-enactment of the 1912 wedding of Grace Margaret Fraser to George Owen Higginson. Watch for the bridge and groom as they drive through town in a vintage car after the wedding. The sign in the car will say: “Just Married!”
Find St. John’s Anglican Church at 5845 Highway 34 (right across from Martin Tire Shop/gas station) next door to the church hall and the Higginson Tower and close by Arbor Gallery. And remember: be sure sure you get to the church on time!
LET’S DO LUNCH!
St. John’s Anglican Church, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. Soup, sandwich, beverage and dessert. Craft Tables.
St. John’s Anglican Church Hall (right beside the Higginson Tower.)
5845 Highway 34 (across from Martin Tire Shop/gas station) Admission: $10. No reservations necessary.
Knox Presbyterian Church, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
Soup and Sandwich Luncheon at Knox Presbyterian Church, 29 High Street, Vankleek Hill, at a cost of $10 per person. No reservations necessary, but please note that there is seating for only 200 persons.
Info.: 613-678-2626. Knox Presbyterian Church is located just south of traffic lights at corner of Hamil and High Streets. High Street becomes
Highway 34 as it heads south.
Trinity United Church, Noon to 5 p.m.:
Enjoy ham and salad tea (plus dessert squares) at Trinity United Church, 14 Mill Street (church is located on corner of Mill and High Streets),
church hall is at 14 Mill Street. Admission: $10 per person. Organized by Trinity United Church Women. No reservations necessary.
YOU CAN ALSO VISIT :
Vankleek Hill Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute Cafetorium. Find: local foods: bread, meats, pickles, jams, jellies, soaps, soup, coffee, baked goods, treats and much more at the Vankleek Hill Farmers’ Market. Visit: www.vankleekhillfarmersmarket.ca
Vankleek Hill Museum & Tourist Info Centre – Le Musée et Centre Touristique de Vankleek Hill:
At 95 Main Street East. Pick up tourist info, maps and more! Special exhibit at our beautifully-restored museum: Vankleek Hill Museum will feature the works of two local woodworkers. See the detailed hand-carved miniature farm equipment & tools, draft horses & oxen created by John Sproule. There is also a special sale of turned-wood pieces including burl bowls expertly done by Pierre Leblanc. On sale are calendars and note cards that feature paintings by the late Freda Pemberton-Smith. Proceeds support the Museum.
Arbor Gallery Centre for Contemporary Art – Arbor Gallery Centre for Contemporary Art :
At 36 Home Avenue (Just a few steps from the St. John’s Anglican Church and church hall) Details on a special exhibit coming soon!
The Review at 76 Main Street welcomes photographer Jan Amell with photographs taken around the world. Buy a beautiful piece of art to take home with you! PLUS: Trillium Llamas owner Dorothy Sheppard will have irresistible hand-dyed alpaca knitting yarns for sale as well as hand-knit scarves, wrist-warmers, hats, woven items, mittens, socks and boot liners! Dorothy’s yarns are a favourite of the owner of The Review (Louise Sproule), who loves to knit with natural yarns in her spare time when she isn’t spinning yarns for the newspaper!
Beau’s All-Natural Brewing Company:
Take a taste-tour at Beau’s All-Natural Brewing Company, located at the east end of town on Terry Fox Drive (just off Main Street). Lots of souvenirs . . . taste this award-winning beer and take some home with you! Visit: www.beaus.ca.
Three Owls Studio & Gallery at 151 Main Street will be open on tour day.
Expressions of Art, home to beautifully hand-made home decor and crafts located at 12 High Street, will be hosting the art of Claudia Deskin. A vernissage with a tea tasting will be held in the store on tour day. Come and enjoy the lush, natural beauty of Claudia’s work and enjoy Johanne’s fine imported teas.
Vankleek Hill Vineyard:
3725 County Road 12, Vankleek Hill (Stop by The Review offices for directions).
Vankleek Hill’s newest enterprise: close to Vankleek Hill! Stop by on tour day for a taste and visit this beautiful location, all decorated for the holidays! You can buy wine on-site to take home with you.
Visit online: www.vankleekhillvineyard.ca
Expression of Art:
A tea house and home to beautiful handcrafted products located at 12 High Street, will be hosting the art of Claudia Deskin. Tea tasting will be held in the store on tour day. Come and enjoy the lush, natural beauty of Claudia’s work and enjoy Johanne’s fine imported teas.
