
Nova Scotia Music Week (Photo by Pam Sampson)
By Kristina Breckon
The drop in temperature doesn’t mean an end to festival season. From the traditional (Christmas Tree Festival) to the delicious (Oyster Festival) here are 10 ways to beat the winter blues this November. (Festivals are listed in chronological order.)
Laurie Blue Bluegrass Festival – Summerside, PEI
Enjoy round-the-clock jams and traditional bluegrass music performances during this annual music festival, created in memory of local bluegrass legend John Laurie Blue. Nov. 3–6

A Happy Event is one of the films on the schedule for 2011's festival (Source: Cinemania)
Nova Scotia Music Week – Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Celebrating its 15th year, Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week brings together the music industry and the public for four jam-packed days of performances and more topped off with a gala awards show. Nov. 3–6
Cinemania Film Festival – Montreal, Quebec
Montreal cinephiles come together to enjoy 10 days of French film during the 17th annual Cinemania Film Festival. English speakers can enjoy all the festivities, too, as all films are shown with English subtitles. Nov. 3–13
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