NEWS RELEASE
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE AND SPORT
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ONtour concert in Sault Ste. Marie celebrates Ontario’s 150th anniversary
The Tea Party headlines free show on July 16
As part of a year-long line-up of events marking Ontario’s 150th anniversary and celebrating the province, the free ONtour concert series will provide the soundtrack for the Summer of ’17, stopping in more than 20 communities across the province and in Sault Ste. Marie July 16, showcasing some of Ontario’s brightest musical talent.
The ONtour concert will be held at Roberta Bondar Park. ONtour Sault Ste. Marie will feature The Tea Party, USS and the James Barker Band. All of the ONtour concerts are free and open to music-lovers of all ages and there are no tickets required.
From Peterborough to Blind River, from Ajax to Kenora, from Hamilton to Sudbury, audiences will have the opportunity to attend a free concert featuring at least three acts. More than 50 Ontario artists will be part of the ONtour Concert Series and approximately 80,000 people are expected to attend the free concerts across the province. Follow the ONtour schedule online and check often for updates at ontario.ca/ontour.
Quotes
“Music is magic – able to cross generational, cultural, and linguistic boundaries. ONtour is an opportunity for people from all walks of life to share in this communal experience, to build community pride, and to create cherished memories for years to come.” - Eleanor McMahon, minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Quick facts
The former British North American colonies of Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are the original provinces of Canada, established on July 1, 1867.
Ontario is recognizing the historical significance of 2017 with Ontario150, a year-long commemoration that will reflect on Ontario's past, showcase our present and inspire future generations.
Learn more
Use the interactive map on our website to learn more about Ontario150 events in your backyard, or across the province.
Read more about how the province is celebrating this anniversary and listen to our unofficial anthem, A Place to Stand (Ontario Song).
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