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Winter Getaways & Winterfests in Ontario
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Family Fishing Weekend, February Valentines Day and Family Day weekend all occur
over the same holiday time period of February 12-15. This is the perfect time for a couples "February
for Lovers" long weekend getaways or a family day getaway long weekend. February is also one of the busiest Ontario Winter travel months
for Ontario Winter Carnivals including the Barrie
Winterfest. Winter fest fun includes, ice slides, ice sculptures, Snow tubing, downhill
skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dog
sledding, and outdoor skating. Ski resort areas and accommodation facilities have a
selection of winter getaway options during winter carnival weekends. Visitors heading north should check road,
snow, and weather conditions. February is a winter month where a recreation activity can become a winning Olympic winter
sports activity. Consider planning now for your spring break as March break getaways
as maple syrup festivals are on the horizon.
Ontario Resort Travel Destination-Association Picks of the Week |
Featured Ontario Destinations & Travel Tourism Associations
 SpaLotto.com
(www.spalotto.com)
Spalotto.com is an auction website where you can bid on various getaway packages, treatments, products, gift cards and more from Canada's
favourite spas and inns, below regular cost. At spalotto.com we believe that the spa experience is not a luxury, but a necessity. There are
many items to bid on such as getaway packages (both date-specific and non date-specific getaways ), spa treatments, gift cards, retail items
and more. You can bid on any number of items as often as you wish - new inventory will be posted on a weekly basis. So add www.spalotto.com
to your browers' bookmarks and check back often to look for new deals. Keep watching for new featured items from more inns and spas as spalotto.com
grows in popularity.
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Romantic Getaway of the Week
The Falls Inn - Walter's Falls, Ontario
 The
Falls Inn - Walter's Falls, an Ontario's Finest Inns member offers 15 falls-view rooms, spa, the Bruce trail and more all on the site
of Walter's Falls historic sawmill. Our casual fine dining room features chef created menus using products from Meaford's 100 Mile Market.
Getaway packages start from $89 per person per night plus tax and include falls-view accommodation, 2 $30 meal credits and 2 sawyers hot continental
breakfasts. Walter's Falls, Ontario, Information
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Family Getaway of the Week
Glen Echo Cottages - Callander, Ontario
 Glen
Echo Cottages - Our “Bungalows on the Ice” offer a truly unique experience. Our fully equipped four or six man housekeeping
bungalows feature a TV, BBQ, propane heat, lights & stove, a complete set of pots, pans, utensils, as well as a table and chairs. Starting
from only $140.00 per person during midweek. (Based on 3 or more per hut) Time to start planning for ice fishing when the season opens January
1st.
Callander, Ontario, Information
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Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week
Maple Manor - Wilberforce, Ontario
 Maple
Manor - Come and enjoy a winter getaway at this fabulous, newly built four season, lakefront chalet .Conveniently located between Bancroft
and Haliburton Village, east of Algonquin Park, it offers Spectacular lake views with beautiful tall pine surroundings. Relax on a Grand Walkout
Deck facing the lake. With nearby access to Groomed Skidoo trails Cross Country Skiing, snow Tubing, Snow shoeing or just relax and enjoy
our breathtaking view. Town just minutes away, has all amenities, including Foodland, LCBO/Beer, General Store, ATM, Gas. Sitting on the Lake
Lorraine with 1400 plus sq.ft., this immaculate home is fully winterized, and beautifully furnished, with 3 Bedrooms, two Queen size beds
and a bunk bed. Two four piece bathrooms. Large Living/Dining area. Satellite, 50” TV, CD/ Player/ DVD, completely equipped kitchen with dishwasher,
fridge with water and ice maker. BBQ (gas supplied), Fire pit.
Wilberforce, Ontario, Information
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Spa Getaway of the Week
Viamede Resort - Woodview, Ontario
Viamede Resort - Nestled on the shore line of Spectacular Stoney Lake in the heart of the kawarthas you will enjoy our country inspired
Spa & Salon. Enjoy a girls getaway, an intimate escape and pair your stay with one of our many spa services.
Woodview, Ontario, Information
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Attraction of the Week
Haliburton School of The Arts - Haliburton
 Haliburton
School of The Arts - With hundreds of lakes surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking vistas, the Highlands of Haliburton are the ideal
setting for an art school. The inspiring surroundings and courses within the schedule kindle a creative vigour that can be motivating and
energizing or reflective and relaxing.The program spans the calendar, the ages, the skill levels, and the seemingly unrestrained range of
techniques and media. With an eclectic and extensive variety of courses offered at a range of skill levels, there's something for everyone!
Just 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto and 3 1/2 hours west of Ottawa.
Haliburton, Ontario, Information
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Attraction of the Week
Sir Sam's Ski Hill & Summer Resort - Haliburton
 Sir
Sam's Ski Hill & Summer Resort - Sir Sam’s Ski and Summer Resort has been established and operated by the Bishop Family for almost
45 years. The spacious multi room chalet has 4 fireplaces and a homelike family atmosphere. Sir Sam’s hosts twelve main runs and a view from
the top that is only matched by the view of the slopes from the chalets panoramic windows and outdoor sun deck. Come and enjoy a great outdoor
experience in an un-crowded and family friendly atmosphere.
Haliburton, Ontario, Information
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Winter Romance Resort Destinations
Weekend Romantic getaways are close by at one of the many Ontario winter destinations north of Toronto. Visitors
are provided with the best of outdoor activities and warm hospitality. Ontario travel north is the perfect antidote for the stress of day to day.
Enjoy a brisk winter hike or a leisurely snowshoe, downhill or cross-county ski, followed by a warm whirlpool, a spa massage treatment and a glass
of wine. Many resorts, inns, and lodges offer 100 mile menus with Ontario harvest specials for romantic dining with culinary
flare. Also see Country Inns
Ontario Spa Winter Warm-Up Getaways
Ontario winter spa getaways north of Toronto can be combined with a stay at resorts and lodges, country
inns, couples resorts, cottage resorts, family resorts or a resort lodge with fireplaces. Winter snows and sunsets beckon your senses and provides
an exceptional romantic vacation with your spouse or partner. See our romantic getaway packages for couples
or consider a winter mid week or weekend getaway with an Ontario Spa destination resort, cottage or Inn with an
array of spa treatments, from massages to aroma therapy.
Ski Resorts, Inns, Lodges
Ontario ski resort destination areas offer a variety of skiing, boarding and snow tubing options for day visitors
or overnight guests. There are many nearby accommodation operators who have developed skiing and boarding getaway
packages with Ontario ski areas. Depending on outdoor activities preferred, types of accommodation provided and distance
from the major urban areas, Ontario travel north of Toronto provides great variety for winter ski and board enthusiasts.
Farmers Markets Continue North of Toronto
Slow Food, 100 mile food, fresh food, organic food. All can be found at a one of the many farmers' markets and food stands throughout Ontario
during the fall harvest season with many open year round. Homemade goodies are now being featured at the many markets. See farmers
markets.
Cottage Winter Rentals
Cottage rental is not only a great Canadian tradition it is often a prelude to a purchase in cottage country. Many Ontario residents dream of
moving to their own cottage. As Ontario's cottage country evolves and has become a year round destination there are several types of cottages from
rustic cabins and cottages, to chalets and condos, or cottage
rentals at Ontario resorts. The winter offers a special time with outdoor recreational adventures including dog sledding, snowshoeing, downhill
and cross country skiing, skating or walking on crispy snow followed by a crackling fireplace inside your cottage.
Resort Ontario Travel destinations North !!!!!
Help us determine the "best of" or the most popular outdoor leisure time and Ontario travel activities on your vacation north of Toronto.
Is it fishing, golf, camping, spa treatments, snowshoeing, seeing your first moose, hanging out on a ski hill, the dining experiences, the romance
of a particular inn, or resort, or the special hospitality of a preferred destination? Submit your favorite travel and tourism experiences and photos,
or tell us about it on the 400ELEVEN Web Log.
The 400Eleven site continues to provide one of the most comprehensive guides to fall, winter sports, winter and summer getaway vacation and weekend
packages. Destination resort areas north of Toronto offer an array of romantic getaways, weekend getaways, travel packages, vacation packages, ski
vacations, winter vacations and information about skiing and winter getaways.
Complete members list in Ontario Resort Destinations north of Toronto can be found alphabetically at http://www.400eleven.com/members-directory.html
or by clicking on the letter of the Ontario Resort or Ontario Attraction listed below.
A | B | C
| D | E | F
| G | H | I
| J | K | L
| M | N | O
| P | Q | R
| S | T | U
| V | W | X
| Y | Z
North of Toronto Destinations
A: Alban to Arnprior
B: Barrie to Batchawana Bay
C: Canada's Capital to Cochrane
D: Dwight to Diamond in the Rough
E: Elmvale to Elliot Lake
F: Fishing to Fish.
G: Gangsters to Gogama
H: Happy north of Toronto
I: Iceskating to Ignace
J: J-Jay
K. Kawarthas to Kingston
L: Lakefield to Lake Huron
M: Maple Syrup to Moose Factory
N: Northern Nature Adventures to North Bay
O: Ontario Outdoor Adventures to Ontario Beaches
P: Pet Friendly Resorts to Powassan
Q & R: Quiet Relection to Romance
S: Summer Vacation to Skiing and Snowmobiling
T: Touring Ontario to Towns
U & V: Utterson to the Village Inn
W,X,Y,Z: Wellness to Winter
Winter Events Festivals in Canada
 Winterfests
and the Ontario Winter Carnivals season as begun. Events include dog sledding races
and ice sculpture contests and the Wiarton Willie Ground Hog Day Festival. It is not too early to think about Family
Day Long Weekend Getaways to experience Canada's Heritage Week and mid winter celebration or to plan for your week with the kids at the annual
getaways during the March Spring Break.
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| Tickets on Sale for Drayton King's
Wharf Theatre Entertainment’s 2010 Season
Drayton entertainment is gearying up for the 2010 season in Penetanguishene Ontario with performances of Putnam County Spelling Bee, On Golden
Pond, Tap Dogs and See How They Run.
Winter Ski andTrails Report-Snow Conditions Haliburton County Snowmobile Trails
We have been able to groom some of the trails and they are now Open. The groomers are doing a great job and the trails are looking nice.
Moose and Eagle Lakes are now staked and Open .The floating bridge is now installed. Signage is in place and the reroute of the trail thru
Minden north to the #2 and #4 trails has been done as well. As you all know, we must have a minimum of 10 inches of ice on any lake crossing
before we will stake it. Please be careful and stay off lakes even though they look safe. Warmer conditions may have changed the status of
the ice, so please be careful.
Ontario Family Day 2010 Last Minute Ideas
Family Day is a time to discover winter fun in Ontario....Check out our last minute ideas and links to all of the great family activities
offered north of Toronto on the weekend of February 12-15 2010.
Ski and Snowshoe The Frost Centre on Family Weekend
February 13-15th 2 for 1 Rentals
Family Fishing Weekend Safe Fishing Guide
With the upcoming Family Fishing Weekend (February13-15) winter fishing enthusiasts spread out across the province, the Ontario Federation
of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) remind anglers to ensure that conditions are safe
before venturing out.
Black History Events 2010 North of Toronto
The City of Barrie (See Barrie Travel News) celebrates two events on,
with with a motivational speech by Cabbie Richards, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm on Feb 5th , City Hall Rotunda, Barrie and Robert Lowe, one of Detroits
hotest jazz guitarists performs at the Barrie South Shore Centre on Feb. 10, from 7:pm to 10:pm. Grey County, Owen Sound presents Black History
Month Documentary Film Festival [Ongoing every Saturday and Sunday throughout February], Grey Roots Museum & Archives, 1:30 pm and 3:00
pm. 102599 Grey Road 18, RR 4 Owen Sound. Grey Roots has additional events plus the
Northern Terminus Journal Launch Feb. 20, 2010. See more details on Black
History and Events north of Toronto.
Family Day Winter Fun
Enjoy the great outdoors at the Tiffin Centre on Monday, February 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include skating, snowshoeing, kicksledding,
and geocaching. Cost is $5 per person and includes BBQ lunch and all equipment except for skates. Children under the age of 16 must wear a
helmet while skating. The Tiffin Centre is located at 8195 8th Line, Essa Township. For more information visit www.nvca.on.ca
or call 705-424-1479, ext. 244.
“Lots of Love” To Discover in Ontario North of Toronto
Travel North of Toronto Ontario,……………. January 2010. February is Valentines month....the month for romance and love north
of Toronto. Romantic getaways for those special winter weekends away in anticipation of Valentine’s Day
in February. More than 30 romantic getaways are available at ‘February for Lovers’ north,
north east and North West of Toronto.
Family Day Ontario February 2010 Holiday
Travel North of Toronto Ontario Canada…....February 2, 2010. The new Ontario Family Day announced two years ago coincides
with one of the busiest winter carnival and fun festival event months in Ontario. the Monday holiday; the
third Monday of February (February 15, 2010) coincides with, the beginning of Ontario
Heritage Week (February 15-21) and Canada Heritage Day. The 2010 theme is in
support of the Olympics, celebrating the Heritage of Sport and Recreation. Residents gain an extra long weekend to enjoy a winter fun experience
in towns and cities north of Toronto with a touch of culture sports & recreation with a family getaway
vacation, or a romantic getaway weekend.
Porter Airlines heading north to Sudbury
Located minutes from the city's downtown business and tourism districts,
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport provides unrivalled urban accessibility.
Winter Sports Featured at 2010 Ontario Winter Games
With X-country ski events and snowshoe events completed in January The Ontario Winter Games will continue March 4-7 in various locations throughout
Muskoka, Sudbury, Collingwood and Coldwater. For a complete list of venues and sports see Winter
Game Sports
Dinning Out Will Never be the same:
Port Severn Ontario: Saturday February 20th . Innkeeper Basil Fawlty makes a return visit to Christie's Mill Inn and Spato give some culinary
tips. a night of hilarity with Basil as he entertains our guests during dinner with a culinary lesson like you have never experienced. Dinner
event only for $75* per person
Overnight package starting at $130.50 per person
SHARE
your PHOTO MEMORIES OF THE Rideau Canal Skateway WITH THE NCC
Canada’s Capital Region — To highlight the 40th skating season of
the Rideau Canal Skateway, the National Capital Commission (NCC)
invites all Canadians to share with us your best memories of skating
on the Rideau Canal since 1971. The NCC is looking for images that
represent the best the Rideau Canal Skateway has to offer for both
residents and visitors to Canada’s Capital Region.
Algonquin
park in Central Ont. offers wide variety of wilderness experiences
The Canadian Press - Jan 18, 2010
It covers 7600 square kilometres and two very different landscapes between the Ottawa River and Georgian Bay. The west side, especially the
southwest, ...
See more details on Algonquin Park Area
Wye Marsh, Midland Ontario
Wye Marsh Winter activities include Trumpeter Swan sessions at the Swan Treatment Centre where Wye Marsh Volunteers, discuss and feed the
birds.....additional activities include falcon workshopes, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and winter bird watching.
Carriage Hills Resort Corporation
Enters into Distributor ...
Hospitality 1st (press release)
Our vacation ownership units are unique in the Barrie area, with spacious ... Offering ski-in ski-out accommodations, you'll also find world
class cross ...
New Fishing
Regulations In 2010
Government of Ontario News
Canadian residents can sample Ontario's fishing opportunities without a licence during Family Fishing Weekend, February 13 to 15, 2010 and
Family Fishing ...
Hardwood to host Pan Am Games
mountain biking
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
... located about midway between Barrie and Orillia, Sasseville said he ... Sasseville, a former national nordic team ski coach, will provide
colour ...
Barrie & Minden North of Toronto Will
Benefit From 2015 Pan American Games
Both Minden
in Haliburton and Oro Station near Barrie
will be hosts to two major event venues. Hardwood
Hills will host the Mountain Bike events, and Minden Wild
Wild Water Preserve will host the canoe and kayak events. See
Pan
Am Games
Capturing 50 years of conservation NVCA launches anniversary photo contest
UTOPIA, Ontario, August 6, 2009 – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) wants watershed residents and visitors to capture conservation
for its 50th anniversary photo contest.
Huntsville Ontario G8 Summit 2010..... July News update Huntsville Muskoka Ontario Canada G8 2010 Canada Update by Honourable
Tony Clement MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, "ensure that Parry Sound - Muskoka seen at its best. More information On Huntsville
G8 Summit. Huntsville Hotels on-line
Ontarians just love their cottages
Haliburton County Echo
Moving to Ontario from Western Canada in 1994, the tourism professor and anthropologist was struck by the cottaging culture of Southern Ontario–
something, ...See complete story on Cottage Culture in Ontario Book
your cottage vacation with a variety of cottage options. See Cabins and Cottages, Cottage
Resorts, or Private Cottages.
Drinking local: Microbrewery tourism takes off as beer lovers get .. According to the Ontario Craft Brewers, which represents
most of the province's small and mid-sized beer makers, the number of tourists who have paid visits ... Seec Complete
Microbrewery story. More on Ontario Beer Stores
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