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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February is an “All Canadian” Family Month
in Ontario
Travel North of Toronto Ontario Canada…....February 1, 2009.
When the Ontario Government announced the new Family Day last year it
coincided with one of the busiest winter
carnival and fun festival event months in Ontario. Residents gain
an extra long weekend for a much deserved family
getaway vacation. The planning was strategic as the Monday holiday;
the third Monday of February (February 16, 2009) coincides with, the beginning
of Ontario Heritage Week (February 16-22) and Canada Heritage Day.
Winter Carnivals
A selection of more than 25 winter
carnivals are available at Ontario Travel North of Toronto, where
the snow is whiter, the ice thicker and the air is always fresh. Winter
carnivals offer great outdoor getaway to experience Ontario heritage and
culture during the winter months
 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.
Ontario Heritage Week Activities
A variety of activities are taking place in the towns, villages and municipalities
north of North of Toronto, The Wye Marsh in Midland is conducting a Falconry
Workshop; Family Day at the Joseph Schneider House in Kitchener, Voyageur
Winter Carnival in Thunder Bay. More indoor and outdoor activities available
throughout the week February 16-22 at the Ontario
Heritage Trust Site
 Canada
Heritage Day Theme
Heritage and the Environment: Saving Places Built to Last Is
the theme for 2009. A number of resources are available to assist
communities to develop a program around this theme whether it is to celebrate
the inherently green credentials of historic buildings, highlight how
they have been upgraded to more environmentally friendly standards, or
to offer information on how to green a heritage building. Canada Heritage
Day is sponsored by The
Canadian Heritage Foundation
For more information on Family Day fun and Heritage Day and Week activities
go to Ontario Travel North
of Toronto
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Family Getaways in Ontario |
| Resort Destinations north
of Toronto will be anticipating
and increase in family vacations.
A Variety of Ontario Resorts,
Inns will be ready for summer holidays. |
Romantic Getaways |
| Couples wanting a romantic getaway
in Ontario can choose from more than 50 Ontario
Romantic Getaways at various destinations across the Province |
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Many of the best Ontario
Winter Travel experiences are north of Toronto. The following links
will help you find up to date information on vacations, packages and getaways.
Cross Country Skiing
Getaways
Dog Sledding Getaways
Down Hill Skiing Getaways
Horseback Ridding
Getaways
Ice Fishing Getaways
March Break Getaways
Romantic Getaways
Snowboarding
& Snowtubing Getaways
Snowmobiling Getaways
Snowshoeing Getaways
Spa Getaway
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