A Day at the Movies for Canada150!
News Release
National Canadian Film Day screenings at Bruce Peninsula National Park
April 10, 2017 Tobermory, Ontario Parks Canada Agency
Together with REEL CANADA, Parks Canada is pleased to celebrate National Canadian Film Day at Bruce Peninsula National Park with free screenings of three award-winning Canadian films at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre theatre. National Canadian Film Day, celebrated on Wednesday April 19th, is a massive one-day celebration of Canadian cinema in honour of Canada’s sesquicentennial.
At 1:00 p.m., the award-winning film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (14A) will be showing. Based on an ancient Inuit legend, Atanarjuat is an epic tale of love, betrayal and revenge. Atanarjuat won six Genie Awards, including Best Picture in 2002.
At 5:30 p.m., families can attend an afterschool screening of Snowtime! (G). This remake of a 1984 French Canadian classic is a story of the most epic snowball fight ever. It is a family-friendly contemporary hit full of chilly thrills, snow-fort hills, and a rollicking energy that is unstoppably fun. Snowtime! was a box-office smash, winning a Golden Screen Award for being the highest-grossing Canadian film in 2015.
The evening feature will begin at 8:00 p.m. with The Grand Seduction (PG), a funny and fresh English-language adaptation of the 2003 Quebecois comedy La grande séduction. The film tells the tale of a small fishing village in Newfoundland that must charm a new city doctor into staying to keep the community alive. Under the guidance of an unemployed fisherman, they go to hilarious lengths to fabricate all the amenities of the big city. Will the good doc fall for their tricks?
To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday of Confederation and National Canadian Film Day, community screenings of Canadian films will take place across the country at over 800 locations on April 19th. The films being shown were selected from a list of 150 Canadian films and reflect the vast range of stories that Canadians have to tell. Admission to all three movie screenings at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Tobermory is free. The theatre offers an intimate setting with limited seating which will be available on a first come, first served basis. Though concessions will not be available, guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages for an authentic movie experience.
Quick Facts
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The Parks Canada Visitor Centre contains a 112-seat state of the art theatre that normally shows Life on Edge, a film in high definition about Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Conservation Area.
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National Canadian Film Day, an initiative of REEL CANADA was created as a new way to celebrate Canadian film through screenings, events, panel discussions and conversations across the country.
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In 2017, Parks Canada is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation by offering free admission to its national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas. These special places enable Canadians to experience their rich history and heritage in a special way and play a big part in the celebration of Canada150.
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Visitors to Bruce Peninsula National Park should plan their visit ahead of time to ensure a positive experience. Spring and fall shoulder seasons are the best times for travellers to come and enjoy the park – with plenty of activities, festivals and availability.
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Bruce Peninsula National Park is located at the northern point of the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve, adjacent to the village of Tobermory. In addition to the rugged and rocky cliffs that offer stunning views of Georgian Bay, the park also boats 43 different species of orchid and ancient living cedar trees.
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Contacts
Bruce MacMillan
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Georgian Bay and Ontario East Field Unit
Parks Canada Agency
613-923-5261 extension 122
bruce.macmillan@pc.gc.ca