The dates for the 2012 Train Event are set for September 22nd and 23rd. More details to follow, please check back soon!
The featured artist this year is Tom Thomson
To reserve your spot for the 2012 Event, please email or call David Craig at david.craig@algomau.ca or 705-949-2301 ext. 4734.
The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains invites you to celebrate the 93rd Anniversary of the Group of Seven painting on the Algoma Central Railway.
This event commences September 17th and includes a scenic train ride from Sault Ste. Marie to Searchmont Resort which travels through a spectacular display of fall colours. Reproductions of the Group of Seven’s art will be on display. As well, participants will be treated to a presentation by art historian Michael Burtch.
This year’s event focuses on Group of Seven artist Lawren Harris.
Participants will have the option of registering in one of several art workshops in acrylic, watercolor, photography, sketching or Anishinaabe art. For participants choosing to opt out of the workshops, there will be a Q&A period about the Group of Seven and their work as well as guided nature walks available which will vary in type and intensity.
Musical entertainment will be provided following the workshops.
Ticket prices for this event are as follows:
There will also be an optional second day portion to travel from Searchmont to Wawa by executive van after the day’s events. Additional registration for this option includes cost of accommodations, meals, activities, presentations, transportation to Rock Island Lodge, Wawa from Searchmont and train ride back from Wawa area to Sault Ste. Marie. Participants will enjoy a dinner presentation on Glenn Gould the night of the 17th, and return the next day to Sault Ste. Marie via train from Hawk Junction station (close to Wawa) while listening to commentary as we pass by the locations where the Group of Seven painted some of their most famous work.
Registration costs for the 2 day event differ with accomodation needs (single/double occupancy). Prices are as follows:
Ticket prices for the 2 day event are as follows:
For further information or how to register for the event, you may send an email to info@captrains.ca, call David Craig at 705-949-2301, ext. 4734 or drop by the Station Mall Box Office, Art Gallery of Algoma or Berkana Art Studios (796 Queen St. East).
9:00 am departure from SSM train station (129 Bay St.)
11:00 am arrival at Searchmont Resort.
4:00 pm depart Searchmont by bus.
Sept 17 – 9:00 am departure from SSM train station.
- 11:00 am arrival at Searchmont.
- 1:00 pm departure for Wawa by bus.
Sept 18 – 10:00 am visits to Wawa tourist stops (Michipicoten Harbour, Magpie Falls, Young’s General Store).
- 12:00 pm arrive in Hawk Junction.
- 6:30 pm arrive at SSM train station.
