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March-Spring
School Break
Starts March 12 2010
Families wanting a short March break vacation should consider a
3 or 4 day long weekend. A variety getaways are available where
both kids and parents can enjoy family time together. See March
Break Getaways and March
break events and kids camps for a selection of many March activities
and events. With March Break or Spring Break occurring over two
weekends many families may opt for a shorter long weekend during
the traditional school break holiday. Additional getaways for families
can be found at Ontario Family Getaways |
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 Easter
Weekend & Passover
Friday April 2nd, 2010 Good Friday
Sunday April 4th, 2010 Easter Sunday
Passover in 2010 will start on Tuesday, the 29th of March and will
continue until Tuesday, the 6th of April.
 One
of the earliest signals for spring is the Easter holiday and vacation
period. Easter
Getaways could start on Friday April 2nd for a nice 4 day long
weekend get away. Easter eggs, the Easter Bunny, special Easter
Sunday church services, parades, family togetherness, and of course
lots of Easter chocolate. We at 400Eleven wish everyone a "Happy
Easter". Please check our events page for Easter
activities North of Toronto, Ontario
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 Mother's
Day Weekend
May 9th, 2010
A special gift for Mom--a May Ontario may
getaway north of Toronto; or consider a spa gift certificate
for a present. Mom can use the gift certificate throughout the year
and take a spa getaway on her own. Mother's Day Weekend Most spa
getaway locations will sell gift certificates for day spa, overnight
spa or weekend spa getaways. Make this Mother's Day special for
mom.Having difficulty choosing a Mother's Day gift, see our Mother's
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Victoria
Day Weekend
50 May Package Options Book Here for
Your May Weekends
Monday May 24th, 2010 is Victoria Day however the official long
weekend starts on the Friday May 21, 2010 - through until Monday
May 24th, 2010
50 May Package Options Book
Here for Your May Weekends |
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 Many
resort destinations celebrate Victoria Day Weekend as their official
re-opening for the summer vacation season and many have developed
special Victoria Day long weekend packages. See May
getaway packages for more information.
Many call this the May 24 weekend (anything
to do with Ontario's first beer bash--Beer
stops going north?), even though the official holiday is not
always on the 24th. This year Monday May 18th is the holiday.
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Memorial
Day Weekend
The Memorial Day Weekend will start on Friday May 21st through
to Monday May 31st, 2010
50 May Package Options Book
Here for Your May Weekends |
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 Memorial
Day is officially held Monday May 31st, 2010. Memorial Day, originally
called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have
died in the service of the United States. (equivalent to Canada's
Remembrance Day on November 11th
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 Fathers
Day June 20, 2010
Father's Day is the
perfect excuse for a June long weekend. Treat Dad to a fishing
getaway or golf getaway, or
an adventure canoe eco tour
on the fathers day weekend.
Ontario travel north of Toronto travel news may help you make
the decision, or check the June Getaways
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Canada
Day Weekend
Thursday July 1st, 2010
Reserve now for summer vacations June
long weekend Getaways or July Long
Weekend Getaway for Canada day celebrations events and festivals.
This year Canada Day actually falls on a Wednesday, and makes for
the perfect Canada Day summer long weekend, Many Ontario residents
and visitors will be heading North on Saturday June 27th for an
extended five night getaway or for the many resorts who have check-in
on Sundays will be arriving on Canada Day. For Many Canada Day starts
with National Aboriginal
Day and begins an 11 day celebration of Canada's unique cultures
and heritage, culminating with the July 1 Festival.
See our list of Canada Day Events and
Activities throughout Ontario, north of Toronto. As many will
be flying Canadian flags this weekend, you may be interested in
Canadian
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Civic
Holiday
Monday August 2nd, 2010
Book your Ontario August Getaways
early! |
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 Simcoe
Day is the Civic Holiday in Canada. The intent of the Civic Holiday
is to "not work" and have fun. So please don't work on
the Civic Holiday! In Canada Civic Holiday is in most cases the
first Monday of August and was originally a "Toronto only"
holiday to celebrate Simcoe Day, in honour of the first Lieutenant-Governor
of Upper Canada. It might be appropriate to visit Lake
Simcoe north of Toronto on this holiday weekend.
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Labour
Day
Monday September 6th,
2010
September Getaways |
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in Canada, and Labor Day in the United States. Labour Day, the first
Monday in September, is a creation of the labour movement and is
dedicated to the social and economic achievements of Canadian workers.
It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers
have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.
This Year Labour Day lands on Monday September 6th |
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Thanksgiving
Fall Canadian
Thanksgiving Packages
 Canadian
Thanksgiving falls during the peak of the Ontario
Fall Colours (colors) and is the perfect time to take in one
of the many fall colour routes, a fall getaway or a fall studio
tour. Find Thanksgiving studio
tours, and Fall festivals
and events.
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 Halloween
Weekend 2010
A number of Halloween 2009 weekend activities are taking place
including Haunted House walks, Ghostly excursions and dress up celebrations.
Get your Halloween Mask now and get ready for your long Halloween
weekend. October 30-November1. Many destinations north of Toronto
will be celebrating with Halloween Dress-up parties and events.
See October Getaways for overnight
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 Santa
Claus Parades. Most Santa Claus Parades occur on a Saturday
and Start in early November. See list of Santa
Claus Parades north of Toronto.
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 Festivals
of Lights: Tree lighting ceremonies and
Festivals of Lights start in November and run through into the New
Year. Weekends are often the start to the festivals See a selection
of Festivals of Lights.
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This year with Christmas falling on a Saturday and Boxing day on
a Sunday, many will celebrating Christmas and a long weekend together.
Some of the best value getaways take place after Christmas before
New Year's Eve.
Christmas /
New Years Eve Getaways |
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 New
Years Long Weekend 2010
Christmas / New Years Eve Getaways
This year makes for the perfect NewYears long weekend starting
on Friday Decebmer 31 ending on the first Monday January 3th in
2010 with many starting their long weekend on Wed. with New Years
Day staring on a Saturday. Also see
New Years Eve Getaways |
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Family Day
Long Weekend-February 18-21, 2011
 Family
Day is the perfect time for a winter
getaway. The long weekend will start on Friday February 18 through
until Monday February 21st, 2010. Ontario's newest holiday Monday
allows Ontario residents to explore Winter
in Ontario. This vacation holiday will provide a long weekend
opportunity in the peak of Ontario's winter sports and outdoor recreation
season and coincides with Ontario
Heritage Week activities. Opportunities to get out and experience
an extra day at a winter carnival
or winter outdoor sports such as skiing,
snowmobiling, snowshoeing
or snowtubing is
a welcome addition to the list of long weekends available for Ontario
residents. See more details on Ontario
Family Day
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There is always a reason for a weekend trip, escape
or long weekend break.Taking back your weekends for pure leisure
pursuits with an extra day, be it Friday or Monday or both can always
be an excuse for a romantic
weekend getaways, or spa
weekends , with the girls, or fishing
weekends with the guys. Or you can always create your own murder
mystery weekend, and rent a cottage or chalet and pretend you are
having a weekend at Bernie's.
More Ontario Holiday and Vacation dates can be found
by looking at our Vacation Special dates Calandar |
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Christmas
Long weekend 2010