Family Day Ontario February 2010 Holiday
Travel
North of Toronto Ontario Canada…....February 2, 2010. When
the Ontario Government announced the new Family Day two years ago,
it coincided 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 for Heritage Day is in support of
the Olympics, celebrating the Heritage of Sport and Recreation. Residents
gain an extra long weekend to enjoy winter sports and a family
getaway vacation. This years weekend also coincides with Valentine's
Day on February 14....another reason for couples to enjoy a winter
in Ontario romantic getaway.
Ontario Heritage Week Activities
A variety of Heritage Day activities (see last minute Family Day Activities & Events) are taking
place on the weekend of February 12-15 in the towns, villages and municipalities north of North of Toronto. The communities Alliston,
Buckhorn, Collingwood,
Gravenhurst, Newmarket,
Ottawa, Peterborough,
Sudbury, Sault
Ste. Marie, Tweed are hosting special events, some with
Free admission. More indoor and outdoor activities available throughout the week of February 15-21 at the Ontario
Heritage Trust Site.
Winter Family Getaways
Many Ontario resorts, inns and lodges have family getaway packages throughout the month of February. Special activities for children included
many outdoor recreation activities from ski lessons, snow tubing, ice fishing, indoor kids games and activities. Reserve your preferred weekend
early. See Ontario Winter Getaways.
Canada Heritage Day Theme Monday February 15 2010.
Heritage of Sport and Recreation: A number of resources are available to assist communities to develop a program around this
theme, The Canadian Heritage Foundation website states, "Across Canada sports
and recreation activities have always played a central role in building social cohesion and community involvement. The late 19th and early
20th centuries saw an expanding variety of athletic activities being promoted from lacrosse, curling and hockey, to boating, skiing and hiking."
Canada Heritage Day is sponsored by The Canadian Heritage Foundation
