Southwestern Ontario
James St N does artsy well and Zyla's is intimate enough for a real sense of the Hamilton vibe. Comedians and indie bands perform at beer-splashing…
Must-see entertainment in Canada
Québec City
This theater and 'maison de la chanson' (music house) near the base of the funicular in the Old Lower Town is a great place to see and hear Québec’s most…
Winnipeg
Home to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the highly acclaimed Manitoba Opera, complete with subtitles.
Nova Scotia
In an imposing brick building that's served as a post office, a customs house and an armoury, this arty place is now a combined workshop venue, vegetarian…
Cape Breton Island
Proper community ceilidhs (parties with music and dancing) with plenty of fiddling, twirling and Celtic atmosphere are held in Baddeck's parish hall,…
Northern Ontario
This beloved grungy venue is all about Canadian indie from punk to gospel, and stages acts including local bands and big names from the south. Adding to…
Edmonton
Edmonton's foremost theater company, with a large indoor garden and multiple stages, is based right in downtown's Winston Churchill Sq. Expect glowing…
Old Montréal
Montréal’s chief English-language theater presents everything from Shakespearean classics to works by experimental Canadian playwrights. It occupies…
Toronto
Part of the Harbourfront Centre complex, this small theater presents contemporary dance performances that often challenge and move viewers. Check the…
Northern Ontario
Grab a glass of vino or local craft beer from the glittering steel bar and enjoy an evening amid strumming guitars and the restless murmurs of tortured…
Montréal
One of Montréal's most important names in the contemporary-dance world, Agora de la Danse explores modern and experimental forms, staging both homegrown…
Victoria
The IMAX Theatre at the Royal BC Museum shows larger-than-life documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters. The theater opens at 10am and closes after the…
Ottawa
You can watch the Ottawa 67's (www.ottawa67s.com), a minor-league hockey team, at their home ground, the TD Place Arena. You can also catch concerts,…
Montréal
This is a university-flavored venue noted for showing Canadian, Québécois and international avant-garde films. In the lobby there’s a permanent exhibition…
Nova Scotia
This recently refurbished 400-seat theater is rumored to have a resident ghost. Built as an Odd Fellows Hall in 1907, it's now a favorite venue for rock…
Toronto
Toronto's professional lacrosse team is red hot, having won the league championship six times. Games are held at Scotiabank Arena; get tickets through…
Victoria
The Royal Theatre hosts mainstream stage productions in its rococo interior, and is home to the Victoria Symphony and Pacific Opera Victoria.
Winnipeg
The well-worn Windsor is Winnipeg's definitive live blues bar. There's open stage some nights; bands perform at weekends. The local color that hangs out…
Calgary
The Calgary Stampeders, part of the Canadian Football League (CFL), play from July to September at McMahon Stadium in the University District, 6km…
New Brunswick
With seating for 10,000, Moncton's stadium gets the big players, like Cirque du Soleil, junior hockey teams and major bands. In the square outside,…
Nova Scotia
Opposite the waterfront, this impressive performing-arts center stages a range of live shows. Experience some top-notch Scottish music during a summer…
Halifax
Performances of the Bard's works take place at the Cambridge Battery, an old fortification in the middle of Point Pleasant Park. When the weather's bad,…
Québec City
Founded in 1976, this lovely theater in St-Roch stages both classical (Shakespeare is a favorite) and contemporary works, often in translation. It's…
Montréal
Part bar, part concert venue, all grotty as hell, La Rockette is a grand, intimate (read: sometimes loud and cramped) spot to catch a show, and if a show…
Vancouver Island
This large, well-resourced theater is the town's main cultural lure and would be equally at home in a far bigger city. It stages shows for much of the…
Edmonton
This place holds over 52,000 fans and is home to the Edmonton Eskimos. If you're a football fan, you can join in the fun; tickets start at around $45.
Nova Scotia
This quaint theater space has great acoustics for live performances. Plays or dinner theater are presented most nights in July and August, with occasional…
Kingston
Housed in an imposing Victorian mansion, this Queen's campus mainstay is one of the hottest venues for live music. It also hosts special events such as…
Halifax
The Carleton's lineup is famously eclectic: folk, indie, jazz, rock and Celtic all regularly feature. There's a good dinner menu, too, served till late if…
Southwestern Ontario
Touring blues and folk acts fall over themselves to play here, a rockin' room out the back of a cream-brick house. Ukelele jam on Wednesday nights;…
Southern Alberta
Waterton has its own small movie theater, showing two films nightly, as well as live classical music and the occasional play. Cash only. Check the…
St John's
This award-winning historical reenactment program recreates 19th-century British military drills with cannon fire, mortars and muskets, all backed by a…
Toronto
Housed in a magnificent landmark building, the Theatre Centre produces and supports experimental works of performance and visual art. Come here to push…
Nova Scotia
The Astor is the oldest continuously operating performance venue in the province. Built in 1902 as the Liverpool Opera House, it presents films, plays and…
Cape Breton Island
Housed in the old St Andrew's Church, the HAT has become the town's top venue for live performance, music and dance. There are often Celtic music nights…
Halifax
Halifax's premier multipurpose indoor arena is smack bang in the heart of downtown. The biggest matches, games and concerts to come to town are held here.
Calgary
Set in what used to be, you guessed it, the pumphouse, this theater company puts on avant-garde, edgy productions like One Man Star Wars Trilogy.
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Winnipeg
The much-heralded Manitoba Theatre for Young People uses colorful sets for enthusiastic performances for kids without being too yawn-inducing for adults.
St John's
Sponsors indie theater, dance and film by Newfoundland artists, all of which play downtown in the former longshoremen's union hall (aka LSPU Hall).
Ottawa
An oldie but a goodie: the best place in town to catch live blues. See live music here nightly in summer, with some sets starting as early as 3pm.
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