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Labour Day Fall Getaways
 Ontario September Fall Fairs & Labour Day weekend signal the last long weekend of the summer and the beginning of fall getaway season. Ontario beach resorts are great holiday locations before the kids go back to school. Discover a lakeside Ontario vacation with family and friends or lakefront cottage or cabin as a couple. Ontario Country Inns make for a great end of summer "romantic getaway".
Fall foliage vacation time north can include, fall foliage color road trips, hiking getaways, mountain bike getaways, ATV adventures, canoeing & kayaking. Ontario spa packages at a beach resort or lakeside retreat are the perfect way to end the summer vacation season.
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Featured Ontario Destinations & Travel Tourism
Associations
 Lake Simcoe (http://www.400eleven.com/lakesimcoe.html)
Lake Simcoe is Toronto's close to home resort destination. It is the first major lake north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and has often been described as the "Sixth Great Lake". Lake Simcoe is linked to the Great Lakes through the Trent-Severn Historic Waterway to Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. The two largest cities on Lake Simcoe are Barrie, and Orillia both with substantial public marinas, beaches and waterfront parks. Simcoe County, York Region, Durham, and Kawartha Lakes all touch on Lake Simcoe. Many say Lake Simoce is the Ice Fishing Capital of North America. See Lake Simcoe Ontario
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Romantic Getaway of the Week
Millcroft
Inn and Spa - Village of Alton-Caledon, ON
 Millcroft
Inn and Spa- For Couples Only
From $185* CAD per person It's the ideal Summer Vacation Getaway for adults! Escape to our quiet country retreat in the hills of Caledon. Celebrate your arrival with a bottle of wine and chocolate-covered strawberries in the privacy of your guestroom. Later, enjoy a sumptuous 3-course dinner in our award-winning restaurant overlooking the millpond. It's truly a view to savour. The next morning, return to the restaurant for a leisurely continental country breakfast buffet.
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Family Getaway of the Week
Delta Rocky Crest Resort - MacTier, Muskoka, Ontario
 Delta Rocky Crest Resort - We
Love Kids Summer Package With so many things to do for the entire family, and a chance to drop the kids in camp so you can relax by the pool, at the spa or on the "Best Golf Course in Muskoka", we know that you will love Rocky Crest. Package includes: accommodation in a suite, one half day of Kids Camp per child per stay, discount of 50% on additional Kids Camp up to 2 days each child ,one complimentary DVD rental per day, one family smores kit for the campfire, one popsicle per child per day, family boat cruise, complimentary fishing with worms, kids check in gift for each child
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Fishing Getways of the Week
Red Pine Wilderness Lodge - Haileybury, Ontario
 Red Pine Wilderness Lodge - Experience
the quality of fly in fishing without the expense! Within a six hour drive
from Toronto, our full service lodge on Lady Evelyn Lake can take you
by boat to an outstanding northern fishing adventure. James, the lodge
owner is turning 50 this year and would like to share the (misery), I
mean celebration, with you. IF YOU ARE
GOING TO BE 50 THIS CALENDER YEAR, YOUR PRICE AT RED PINE IS 50% OF OUR
REGULAR RAT
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Town, Village & City Getaway of
the Week
Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort - Honey Harbour, Ontario
 Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort- Labour Day Weekend. Friday September 3rd to Monday September 6th 2 meals daily per person
(breakfast & dinner) 3 Children 17 and under stay FREE* Starting from $485.00*Supervised Children's Programs Full Social Itinerary and Teen ProgramsEvening entertainmentDaily pontoon boat cruises Miss Midland cruise on Friday night *based on double occupancy
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Spa Getaway of the Week
Scandinave Spa - Blue Mountains, Ontario
 Scandinave Spa - Relaxation
Package for 2 at Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain Experience the renowned Scandinavian Baths for the day. Soak in the Outdoor
Hot Baths or enjoy the Finnish Sauna & Eucalyptus Steam Room. Rejuvenate
in the Waterfalls and Cold Plunges & relax in the solariums or by
the outdoor fireplaces. Lunch for 2 is also provided at the Spa Bistro.
$69/person. Open daily from 10am-9pm. No reservations are required. Bathing
suits are mandatory. Guests must be 19+ yrs. old..
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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.
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Attraction of the Week
Timmins Underground Gold Mine Tour - Timmins,
Ontario
Timmins
Underground Gold Mine Tour, Journey under the earth and experience the workings
of a mine, pan for gold and learn about the area's mining history at the Timmins
Gold Mine Tour.
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Cottage Country Rentals-Real Estate
Cottage rental is not only a great Canadian tradition it is often a prelude
to a purchase in cottage country. Cottage
Living is a dream for many Ontario residents. Falling in love with
the Ontario outdoors is easy when you are in "Cottage Country".
Potential cottagers should see Ontario
cottage types. As Ontario's cottages evolve to more year round winterized
cottage or vacation residences, cottage real estate increases in value.
Many first time visitors start renting at a resort with cabins
and cottages, try stand alone
chalets and condos, cottage
rentals at resorts, or private
cottage rentals before making a purchase. One of the more reasonable
means of buying into cottage country real estate, is with the purchase
of a Fractional
Cottage Ownership giving owners more time to enjoy Ontario's great
outdoors.
Summer Romance Resort Destinations
Weekend Romantic getaways are close by at one of the many Ontario Summer 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 hike, paddle, or game of tennis 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 fresh specials for romantic dining with culinary flare. Also see Country Inns.
Ontario Spa SummerGetaways
Ontario close to home summer spa getaways
are sure to refresh your outlook for the summer. Travel 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.
Consider a summer 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
Summer Fairs-Farmers Markets
Slow Food, 100 mile food, fresh food, organic food. The beginning of the harvest season starts with the Summer Agricultural Fairs taking place in July and August and provide excellent sample of Ontario foods, and produce. Also, great foods are found at a one of the many farmers' markets and food stands throughout Ontario during the harvest season with many open year round. Homemade goodies are now being featured at the many markets. See farmers markets.
Ontario Summer Travel 2010
Summer in Ontario for families and couples offers up affordable close
to home (staycation) vacations in 2010. Many summer
vacation package choices for getaways are available. Book now for
your summer long weekend holiday dates
for Canada Day, Simcoe Day (Civic Long Weekend), and Labour Day Join a
tradition dating back to the first camping holidays to the lakeside summer
resort destinations in Ontario's famous cottage country.
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, Summersports, 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.
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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
Summer Events Attractions North in Ontario
August is the time for fall fairs. The notion of getting the kids back to school reminds us that the fall foliage and colour season is approaching. There is lots of time left for a summer golf getaway or a trip to an Ontario Beach. August is one of the nicest months for family summer vacations in Ontario. Make the remainder of the 2010 summer a time to learn a new summer water sports activities, such water skiing, windsurfing, beach volleyball, canoeing or kayaking. Artistic learning opportunities are also available at many attractions, artistic venues and outdoor education centres. Check the August events and plan your holiday north in Ontario's Cottage Country via Highway 400 North.
Kids and family resorts, family destinations can be found at Kids Camps and programs.
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Kinmount Fair - Labour Day Weekend - Kinmount, Ontario
Labour Day Weekend in Kinmount, Ontario, Canada is fun for all ages as people compete to win ribbons and prize money in classes of Livestock, www.kinmountfair.net - Kinmount is on the border of Haliburton Highlands and the Kawarthas, in the heart of Canada's Cottage County. A perfect way to end the summmer holiday season and start the fall colour season. See Backroad road trip to Kinmount from Orillia, and Labour Day family Getaways.
Doors Open Free September Attractions
Doors Open Ontario returns in September 2010 with
several resort and city destinations north of Toronto. Free admission
to many Ontario historical attractions, many not normally
open to the public....Featured towns, include Bobcaygeon,
Georgina, Meaford, Timmins, and Thunder Bay on the weekend
of September 11, 12, 2010
Enjoy Spectacular Fall Colors Aboard the Dreamcatcher! - Ontario's ...
Ontario's Near North Features a Spectacular Autumn Train Excursion Aboard
the Dream Catcher Express!
A family-friendly adventure - Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario
Thunder Bay offers plenty of fun for the whole family.
Yours Outdoors -Haliburton -August & September Events
Taste of HalIiburton, Full Day
Date: September 2, 2010
Join Yours Outdoors and discover the many Tastes of Haliburton!
http://www.yoursoutdoors.ca/
Summer Vacation Specials at Pleasant Cove Resort
Getaway Deals 20-30% off Regular Summer Rates
Book Now to take advantage of the savings. Reservations are limited
http://www.pleasantcove.com
Top 10 End of Summer Activities North of Toronto
With Labour day around the corner summer vacation time winding down there is still plenty to see and do before the dreaded Back to School Tuesday after Labor Day Weekend.
Ontario is summer haven with a multitude of great outdoor adventures north of Toronto for a leisurely "Ontario Outdoor" end of summer experience.
Simoce County Tourism Benefits from Forest Cetification
The Simcoe County Forest Council Council Certification is a bonus for long term sustainable Tourism in Simcoe County. Aditional elements will be protected for Ontario outdoor recreation inlcuding hiking, walking, mountainbiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing and in some areas motorized sports such as snowmobiling............
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - Toronto Photographic (Toronto, ON ...
The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, in Midland, Ontario, is one Ontario's finest areas for nature photography, hiking, kayaking and canoeing.
A gateway to the Canadian wilderness
Toronto Star article....By Susan Pigg. "History and nature pair up perfectly at Sibbald Point Provincial Park, the first taste of Canadian wilderness for new immigrants and novice campers.....Hugh Sibbald recalls the park, (the fifth generation on this picturesque stretch of Lake Simcoe) and still very much a name in the community. He runs The Briars Resort and Spa just west of the park, an upscale inn, cottage and golf community which has been in his family since 1880".............. See complete article.
Note: Visit the beautiful beaches of Lake Simcoe at Sibbald Point Provincial Park,
New Ferry for Moosonee and Moose Factory
Ontario Northland is very excited to announce that a new passenger, vehicle and freight ferry that will
service the communities of Moosonee and Moose Factory has arrived in Moosonee. The new ferry will
be known as the Niska I and will enter into
official service next spring.
Mountain Equipment Co-Op Opens in November 2010
Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC) adds another
dimension to the shopping hub at Highway 400 and Essa
Road in Barrie. North bound road trippers and tourists
looking for outdoor stuff for their vacations & holidays, as well as south bound regional residents in
search of outdoor equipment may be encouraged to participate in Barrie's great outdoors events festivals and area activities or stay overnight in Barrie hotels & accommodation.
Hitting the links in support of local snowmobile trails
The 1st Annual Riders Tournament was spearheaded by Chris Carter (Spectacle Lake Lodge) - lead tournament organizer and sponsor. The concept was developed for several reasons....
More information on Spectacle Lake Lodge
Dein Perry’s Electrifying Show Takes Over King’s Wharf Theatre
The world-wide tap phenomenon that has been featured in Olympic ceremonies and on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno is now raising the roof at the King’s Wharf Theatre after an incredible run at the renowned Just For Laughs Festival in Montréal earlier this summer.
Giant flagpole set to rise at Highway 400 and Finch | Posted ...
16 Aug 2010 ... Giant flagpole set to rise at Highway 400 and Finch ... Live Traffic Cameras. Camera images provided courtesy of the City of Toronto ...
Hitting the ale trail in Guelph and Muskoka, with a Flying Monkey in the middle
National Post
Herewith, we provide a compendium of microbrewers from Wellington County Barrie, Braacebridge, Baysville up to the wilderness of Muskoka (with a quick stop in between). ........ 400ELEVEN Publisher says, "Ale trails are great
with during the fall colour season north of Toronto, of course with a DD."
Artists get ready to tackle third year of Haliburton Forest Art ...
Haliburton County Echo - 5 a group of six artists embarked on the Haliburton Forest Art Project, ... forest located in the Highlands, one of the most scenic settings in Ontario. ...Link to Haliburton Forest
Intergenerational Vacations on the Rise at Muskoka Resorts
Tim Bryant, who along with his brother Gary, owns and operates Shamrock Lodge, a traditional Muskoka family resort in Port Carling, ...Intergenerational travel, either grandparents vacationing with grandchildren or three or more generations of one family vacationing together is increasing in popularity. (www.shamrocklodge.com)
Kids Cuisine at Taboo Golf and Spa
With luxury always in mind, Taboo has included more child-friendly cuisine to enhance the family dining experience. The resort offers a selection of upscale dining experiences that serve inspired gourmet dishes tailored to the tastes of grown-ups and kids.
Summer Fun Doesn't Have To End
Delawana is extending its all-inclusive packages to include three children 17 and under staying free with their families from August 29 through September 6. That, and given the fact there’s never any rain at the Del - just “liquid sunshine” - make it a value-packed adventure to be sure.
LAKE SIMCOE OPEN-October 23, 2010
LAKE SIMCOE, ORILLIA ONTARIO With the resounding success of the 2008 and 2009 Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open presented by Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, BoaterExam.com and Ontario Lakes Country, we are pleased to announce that Bass Pro Shops has again committed to Title Sponsor of the Lake Simcoe event slated for Saturday, October 23, 2010, based out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.
New Website for Friends of Algonquin
The Friends of Algonquin Park have been working hard on upgrading their algonquinpark.on.ca website. Last week they rolled out an improved site with more info on natural history, improved links to events and activities and a science section. 400ELEVEN Publisher says "Get more information on travel to Algonquin via Highway 60."
Road Trip Barrie to Penetang
Discover rural Simcoe County wtih a back road trip to historical Penetanguishene Kings Wharf Theatre and Discovery Harbour starting in Barrie via Highway 93 North in Ontario through Wyebridge and Midland Ontario
How to Kayak in Ontario
Travel Tips - USATODAY.com
Ontario bills itself as a "Sportsman's Paradise" and the Canadian province
is a goldmine for kayakers, with thousands of miles of placid watercourses
and ...See Ontario Kayak Canoe Getaways
Barrie Beach Getaways
Stay overnight in Barrie and experience
Lake Simcoe Beaches along Kempenfelt Bay
in the Barrie Areaalong with waterfront hikes, picnics biking,
and family Fun.
The MacLaren Art Centre announces a full schedule of events
for its Carnegie Days festival, September 16 to 19, 2010.
Barrie, ON. This fall, the MacLaren’s second annual Carnegie Days festival will celebrate art and language at the gallery and at sites across the city of Barrie. Carnegie Days 2010 is a multi-media, many-layered festival that features exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists and a costume parade in the Barrie Market, gallery talks and tours, and hands-on workshops for all ages and interests.
Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands for Paddling and Swimming
White Squall Paddling Centre Nobel, Ontario.....Summer paddling and swimming in the island country of northeastern Georgian Bay is pretty close to being perfect just about now. If you are a teen looking for a life change (or at the very least a pretty amazing time on the water) |
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