Arts & Culture Package @ Irwin Inn

This self-guided tour helps you experience the traditions of the past reflected in the present. Visit the Canadian Canoe Museum, Whetung Ojibwa Centre, Peterborough Centennial Museum, Hutchison House, Peterborough Liftlocks, Lang Pioneer Village or take a historic walking tour of Lakefield, Ontario.

For the Art Gallery lover, a visit to the beautiful and rustic "Gallery on the Lake" is must! When in Peterborough (a 10 minute drive from Lakefield) drop in to see the Art Gallery of Peterborough and the historic Hutchison House. And, don’t forget to visit the world famous Peterborough Lift locks, the highest hydraulic lift locks in the world! Check our “Local Attractions” page for more options to include in your self-guided tour. After a full day of seeing the sights, return to Irwin Inn and Resort to soak in your very own whirlpool bath, while sipping a glass of wine and reflecting on a day well spent!

Your Art and Culture Getaway Package at the Inn includes:

• Accommodation in one of our suites or cottages
• Gourmet dinner each evening
• Full country breakfast each morning
• Bottle of wine and truffles in room
• Pass to the Canoe Museum, Petroglyphs Park, or Hutchison House
• Use of resort facilities

Rates priced from $255 per person for a 2 night stay.

The Red Barn Theatre Packages @ The Briars Resort & Spa

Summer Theatre Package - Laughter on Lake Simcoe - Enjoy live theatre at Canada's oldest professional summer theatre, right on The Briars property. From $185.00 per person double occupancy; your package includes two tickets to a matinee or evening performance at The Red Barn Theatre, one night's accommodation, dinner, breakfast and recreation programs.

Theatre Package @ Christie's Mill Inn & Spa

Theatre Package

Starting at $175.50* per person

Enjoy an evening of entertainment at the King’s Wharf Theatre located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Penetanguishene. Our Theatre package includes overnight accommodation, dinner in our waterfront dining room, breakfast the following morning and two admission tickets to the performance. Show Dates are as follows:

• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – June 9th- June 26th
• On Golden Pond – June 30th- July 17th
• See How They Run – July 21st – August 7th
• Tap Dogs – August 11th – September 4th

Please contact us for performance availability. Must be reserved 72 hours in advance of arrival.

Two Night Dinner & Theatre Getaway @ Eganridge Inn and Spa

Come to Eganridge for the weekend. Enjoy a three course dinner on one of the evenings. Then take the short drive to the Lakeview Arts Barn and enjoy a play. Choose the show and date you would like from the Globus Theatre.

Package includes Overnight Accommodation both nights, Country Continental Breakfast daily, Dinner for Two on the evening of your choice, Dining Gratuities and 1 Ticket per person to the Lakeview Arts Barn.

July 1, 2010 to September 2, 2010
Rates are per unit, per package, based on double occupancy

Sunday to Thursday
Terrace Rooms $590.00 ($295/night)
Dunsford House Suites $615.00 ($307.50/night)

Friday to Saturday
Terrace Rooms $620.00 ($310/night)
Dunsford House Suites $645.00 ($322.50/night)

Art and Theatres Getaway @ King’s Wharf Theatre

The Province of Ontario is at your fingertips with customized Drayton Entertainment getaway packages. Whatever your budget, we can help you create a truly unforgettable theatre experience.

Your Theatre Package begins with:

• 1 theatre ticket at your choice of venue
• 1 night accommodation at your choice of hotel, inn or B&B
• Dinner at one of our restaurant partners

From $125.00 per person (based on double occupancy)

Call our Box Office and we'll coordinate all the details: 1-888-449-4463

Curtain Call! @ Best Western Highland Inn & Conference Centre - Midland

Enjoy an evening of great theatre with Drayton Entertainment at the King’s Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene.

Package Includes

• One night accommodation in a traditional room
• One dinner and one breakfast per person
• One bottle of red or white wine per two people
• Tickets to the theatre (based on availability)

Rates from $153.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Rates per night, plus taxes.

Call for other great packages!

Theatre Package @ Comfort Inn Midland and King’s Wharf Theatre

For an unforgettable theatre experience visit King’s Wharf Theatre located on beautiful Georgian Bay flanked by majestic tall ships and historic buildings. Enjoy a delicious meal at

While in the area browse the charming gift shops, or simply stroll down the boardwalk.

Your theatre experience package includes:

• 1 night accommodations at the Comfort Inn, Midland
• Theatre production ticket
• Complimentary Comfort ‘Sunshine” Breakfast
• $25.00 Dinner Voucher

Theatre Schedule:
June 9 – June 26               The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Be
June 30 – July 17               On Golden Pond
July 21 –August 7               See How They Run
Aug 11 – September 4       Tap Dogs

Theatre Package must be reserved 3 days in advance, Please call 1-888-274-3020 to confirm your dinner and show time.

Packages from $113.50 per person.

Decades @ Deerhurst Resort

Where else can you catch Elvis, Janis Joplin, Beyoncé and Prince, all in one night?

Do some major musical time travel through vinyl, 8-track, mix tapes, CDs and MP3s at Deerhurst's new show, premiering May 21, as the cast counts down from the 1950s to 2009, charting the biggest hits of every decade. So whether the psychedelic '60s and disco '70s recall the music of your youth, or they are just something "retro" you've heard about, it's definitely time to get your groove on. Big bands, chart-topping ballads, power rockers and video stars, come here tonight and spice up your life!

Admission: $29.95, half-price for kids 12 & under
For schedule & tickets call 1-800-461-4393 or (705) 789-6411

Images Studio Tour

Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour

Friday October 8 - Monday October 11, 2010
Open 10 am to 5 pm daily (Free Admission)
Barrie, Orillia and Ontario’s Lake Country

Enjoy a weekend of art and fall colour in one of Ontario’s most picturesque regions! This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada’s finest artists and craftspeople. This year’s 27th annual tour features over 40 artists at 25 unique studio stops. You’ll find an amazing selection of paintings, pottery, textiles, metal, glass and stone sculpture, photography, woodcraft, jewellery, basketry, clothing and even designer Teddy Bears. Don’t miss this popular Thanksgiving tradition. You’ll discover exceptional art, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful fall colours. For tour map and information about the artists, visit www.images-studio-tour.com or call 705-728-3691.

Art Getaway @ MacLarenArtCentre

The MacLarenArtCentre is Simcoe County’s regional public art gallery with a year-round programme of contemporary local, regional, national and international exhibitions. Located in downtown Barrie close to the waterfront, the MacLaren is housed in a beautiful, award-winning building that combines a renovated 1917 Carnegie library and a contemporary addition by Siamak Hariri. The complex includes multiple galleries, visible storage, an education centre, an outdoor sculpture courtyard, café, gift shop and framing department. www.maclarenart.com

37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario, 90 km north of Toronto. From highway 400 north, exit at Dunlop Street East, continue on Dunlop Street through to Mulcaster Street, and turn left. We are one block north of Dunlop Street, on the south-east corner of Collier and Mulcaster.