Upcoming Events

A Poetry Reading & Performance with Susan Wismer and Hania

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Susan Wismer, poet and Hania Krajewski, musician and storyteller invite you to come join us for a fun evening of sonnets and folktales. We will have shakers and wooden blocks and a tambourine or two for anyone who wants to help us out. This is a family-friendly event, feel free to bring kids old enough to enjoy listening to stories and songs. A Q&A and opportunity for conversation will follow.

An Evening with Terry Fallis

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Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of Canada's most celebrated authors, Terry Fallis! A two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour and author of ten national bestsellers, including six #1 bestsellers, Terry will share stories from his writing career and offer an exclusive sneak peek at his highly anticipated new novel, An End in Itself, ahead of its November 3, 2026 release.

Bead & Create: Wall Hanging Workshop with Spirited Earth Designs

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Spirited Earth Designs invites you into the Gallery Space for an enchanting evening of creativity and connection. Be guided through the art of crafting your very own beaded wall hanging, where each bead carries its own meaning and story. As you design, you’ll learn the symbolism behind different beads and weave intention into a piece that’s uniquely yours.

Let your creativity flow, your hands wander, and a little magic take shape.

$50 per person
All supplies provided
Registration required

2026 Thornbury Flower Market

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Brighten your summer with a visit to the Thornbury Flower Market, a brand-new outdoor market located in the Hester Street Parkette on Bruce Street South, brimming with freshly cut blooms. Held one Saturday a month on May 30, June 27, July 25, August 22, and September 19, this small yet vibrant event features 3-5 carefully selected artisans and local flower growers.

While you’re picking the perfect bouquet, make a day of it by exploring the charming boutiques, cozy cafes, and inviting restaurants that make Thornbury’s downtown so special.

EXHIBIT OPENING: Traces of Stillness

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The Gallery at L.E. Shore is pleased to present Robin Kingsburgh and Maija Zemitis for the month of November 2026:

“Our collaborative exhibition invites viewers into a space of serenity, shaped by the quiet beauty and rhythms of the natural world. In contrast to the overwhelming pace of urban and technological life, our work offers a meditative refuge: an opportunity to transcend the noise of everyday existence and reconnect with something more timeless and grounding.

EXHIBIT OPENING: Disparate Portraits

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The Gallery at L.E. Shore is thrilled to present Carol Sebert, Cindy Norton, David Dennis and James Roche and their exhibition, Disparate Portraits, for the month of December 2026.

Dis.pa.rate: different in kind. This exhibition allows the viewer to compare and contrast its works.

Por.traits: more figurative than abstract, with a centered subject.

Typically, a portrait represents a person, capturing their personality or importance from their work.  

However: