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Tank Trips Catching On
RV campers staying longer and completing day trips in and around
Barry's Bay area-despite higher gas prices. |
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 Save
On Gas On your Millcroft Inn & Spa Getaway
The Millcroft's gasoline rebate offer works as follows:
Until August 31, 2008 guests that stay on any two-night overnight
getaway package (with arrivals between Sunday and Thursday) |
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.jpg) North
American Canoe Championships to be Held in Minden, Ontario
Haliburton County Ontario Hosts Participants from across North
America at the Minden Wildwater Preserve August 1 - 3, to compete
in the 2008 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Nationals & North American
Championships. |
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 Muskoka
to Host 2010 G8 Summit
The 2010 G8 Summit will be held at the Deerhurst Resort
in Huntsville Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the 2010 G8
Summit will be held at the Deerhurst
Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. It will be the fifth G8
Summit hosted by Canada since the country joined the prestigious
international organization in 1976. The Prime Minister was
joined at the announcement by Tony Clement, Canada's Health
Minister and Member of Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka.
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 SORRY…I'M
CANADIAN
PENETANGUISHENE – The King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene
will have theatregoers doubled over in laughter with its third
production of the season, Sorry… I'm Canadian......a winning
combination of side-splitting humour, razor-sharp political
satire, lively dancing, and multitude of memorable musical selections
that celebrate all things Canadian. |
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Haliburton
School of the Arts
Artists and Aspiring Artist should register early for the Haliburton
School of the Arts. Courses include Painting, guitar, glassblowing,
pottery, jewellery, sand sculpture, belly dancing, chainsaw carving,
beading, improvisation, musical instrument construction, choral
singing, floor cloths, writing, quilting, See more info on 2008
SEASON HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS |
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 Ontario
Beaches North of Toronto certified world-class under Blue Flag
program
TORONTO, June 5 /CNW/ - Six beaches north of Toronto are being
awarded the international Blue Flag certification, Environmental
Defence announced. The beaches received the Blue Flag designation
after meeting 27 strict standards, covering everything from
water quality, to environmental management, to safety and services.
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 Ontario’s
largest resort-based observatory opens May 12th, 2008:
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 –
Delta Grandview Resort’s Echo-Valley Observatory officially
re-opens its doors on Monday, May 12th, 2008.The three-storey
domed observatory was constructed in 2000, resembling a landlocked
lighthouse. Equipped with a state-of-the-art Schmidt-Cassegrain
telescope that is capable of revealing objects one million times
fainter than the faintest objects visible to the naked eye.
The first resort-based astronomical observatory is the largest
in Ontario, primarily for public viewing of celestial objects.
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‘Adventures
with Nature’ is part of the Family Summer Fun at Midland’s
Wye Marsh
Midland, Ontario, Canada…………….June
2008. Getting closer to the animals is a new theme
and feature at the Wye Marsh for the summer 2008. Live animal
shows take place daily in July and August at 1:00pm and vary
throughout the week. Examples of new shows are Slippery Snakes,
Hawk Hunters, Terrific Turtles, Frogs are Friends.
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Nations History Celebrated in Historic Huronia
Historic Huronia………….June, 2008.
The month of June signals the beginning of First Nations and
Métis festivals throughout Huronia and Southern Georgian
Bay. First Nations and Métis history is recognized throughout
the year in Historic Huronia with special celebrations taking
place at many area attractions during the summer months.
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 Summer
Theatre in Penetanguishene at Kings Wharf On beautiful
Georgian Bay includes Stompin Tom, Legends, Sorry I am Canadian
and The Mousetrap for the 2008 Season |
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 Metroland
City Parent Award Goes to Delawana as "Best Summer Resort"
for four years running
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay June 2008.……………Ontario’s
City Parent Magazine recently announced their “Best of Awards”
and Delawana Inn Resort captured the ‘best summer resort’
category for 2008. Delawana has been awarded this title for the
last four years with previous awards in the top 5 family resorts
in Canada. |
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 Canada's
"Kellerman Lodge" Alive and Dancing
Honey Harbour, Ontario – June 2008 – Nostalgia, family
traditions, dancing competitions and pool parties live just 90
minutes north of Toronto. One of Muskoka's relic family summer
resorts continues to adapt to consumers modern requests while
maintaining and enhancing the romance and tradition of the historic
family resorts like Kellerman's depicted in the movie Dirty Dancing.
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 ‘Tom
Thomson View’ an Algonquin Bargain at $11.85 (includes GST)
Algonquin Park……….May 2008. While
millionaires savour their recent purchases of Tom Thomson oil
sketches, there is a bargain view from one of Thomson’s
locations used for the famous Canadian painting “Jack Pine”. |
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 CONGRATULATIONS
TO 400ELEVEN.COM MEMBERS
Goderich, Ontario……………..Spring
2008. Six members of Ontario Travel North of Toronto
received Awards of excellence presented by MPP Carol Mitchell
and the Honourable Peter Fonseca, Minister of Tourism. Awards
were presented to members of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas.
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 FAMILY
LIFE: Deerhurst Drives Interest in Golf with "Kids Play
Free" Plus Three Fun Summer Learning Programs
Huntsville, ON, May 9, 2008 – Summer is almost
here. Concerned your kids will be spending another "I'm
bored," vacation slouched in front of the TV or their computer
screen?
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 Wasaga
Beach introduces new attractions for 2008 season
including A 540-square-metre geodome with a stage and bleachers
for 1,000 people. Three weekly performances by Toronto-based Zero
Gravity Circus and An interactive water play area. |
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 HARDWOOD
SKI AND BIKE MOUNTAIN BIKE
OPENING DAY
WEDNESDAY MAY 14, 2008
With new owners now in place, Hardwood Ski and Bike will be
open for mountain biking on Wednesday May 14th
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 MUSKOKA
HERITAGE PLACE opens!
On Saturday, May 17, 2008, Muskoka Heritage Place will proudly
open for its 50th Anniversary Season. The Muskoka Museum originally
opened in Huntsville in 1958. The museum has grown and now includes
a complete working crossroads pioneer village, an operational
authentic open-air coach train ride, farm animals, costumed pioneers
and hands-on activities, along with varied museum displays. |
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 Ontario
boosts a bonanza of perfect sandy beaches
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada "Water makes up 20 per cent
of Ontario's area," says Ontario Tourism's Helen Lovekin.
"Eleven per cent of all the water in Canada. Finding the
perfect beach .. See Beeches North
of Toronto. |
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 Wye
Marsh 2008 Spring Canoe Eco-Tours start Victoria Day Weekend.
Midland Ontario-Tay Township, Georgian Bay………………….May
2008. Wye
Marsh Canoe Eco-Tours start on the Victoria Day holiday weekend
with early bird and twilight trips into the 3000 acre wetlands
in the Wye Valley. Morning and twilight eco-tours start on the
Victoria Day weekend Saturday May 17 at a cost of $50 per person
and last three hours. Groups of four or more can arrange for special
custom tours. |
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 KA…..BLOOM
WITH SPRING COLOURS Wildlife Viewing, Dining NORTH OF TORONTO
Ontario Travel to Resort Destinations for Spring Getaway
Weekends
North of Toronto, Ontario…………….Spring,
2008. Ontario's spring colours are blooming north of Toronto with
shades of greens, yellows, reds and all the colours of the rainbow.
A variety of more than 100 overnight spring getaway packages are
available at resorts, and various accommodation properties which
can be viewed at http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-spring.html |
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 Delta
Pinestone Resort in Haliburton, Ontario is proud
to be hosting Canadian legends The Downchild Blues Band for one
night only, Sunday May 18, 2008. A presentation of Kashaga Moon
Productions and featuring local Haliburton opening act, Rugged
Company. |
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 Twisted
Pines Music & Arts is offering a unique showcase
of music-based Movies with guest speakers and live band performances,
10 days of Twisted Pines Music in Movies Inlcuding the Victoria
Day long weekend. |
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 THE
MILLCROFT OFFERS CANADA’S TOP SPA DETOX PROGRAM
VILLAGE OF ALTON – CALEDON – Millcroft
Inn: The Hills of Headwaters region is renowned as a destination
for those seeking beautiful scenery, fine dining, championship
golf, and historic charm. Now, for the first time, it can also
boast that it is home to the top Spa Detox program in Canada.
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 New
Georgian Bay 20 km. Paved Trail for Cyclists and Hikers Explores
Historic Huronia and Southern Georgian Bay
Tay Township, Ontario…………………April
4, 2008. Cyclists and hikers who are amateur or avid
history buffs may want to consider heading back in time to the
early 1600’s where they can re-discover the shores of
Historic Georgian Bay and the life in New France between 1639
and 1649.
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 Delawana
Summer Fun and Entertainment Line-up Keeps Expanding
Honey Harbour, Muskoka Georgian Bay Ontario..…………..Georgian
Bay family vacations are even more exciting this year at the
Delawana Inn Spa Resort and Conference Centre. There is more
access to pontoon cruises through the 30,000 Island Biosphere
Reserve, additional outdoor fun educational programs for the
kids, two new family stage productions, “Resort to Muskoka”,
and “School’s Out”, and for movie lovers the
“On the beach under the stars movie series”. |
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 Wye
Marsh joins in supporting National Wildlife Week
(NWW) April 6 to April 12 by paying homage to the life sustaining
process of pollination, the insects, birds and other wildlife
species that help sustain the life of the flora and fauna of
the Georgian Bay region
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 Presenting
the New Brand and Image for Southern Georgian Bay Tourism
The Georgian Bay Tourism Group (GBT) has been working diligently
for the past 17 years as the leading Tourism Marketing Organization
increasing visitors, education groups, tour groups, conferences
and international tourists to Historic Huronia and the Southern
Georgian Bay area.
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March
Getaways on Southern Georgian Bay include Curling
championships, kids March break day camps, ice fishing, snowshoeing,
dog sledding, downhill skiing, Easter getaways and the famous
Sweetwater Festival |
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 'Maple
Syrup Medley' at 17th Wye Marsh Sweetwater Harvest
Midland Ontario Tay Township...............March 2008.The cheerful
and sweet sounds of contemporary and traditional Canadian music
will filter through the Maple Sugar bush along with the aromas
from boiling sap and bannock cooking over an open wood fire. Events
for the entire family will include taffy tasting, cooking demonstrations,
horse-drawn wagon rides...........and more |
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March Maple Syrup Madness North of Toronto
Ontario travel to events, activities and getaways for. day rips
and kids camps, resort family vacations, Easter getaways and egg
hunts, and of course lots of Maple Syrup harvests, sugar shacks,
sleigh rides, maple taffy in the snow, pancakes, and sausages. |
 Ontario
Heritage Week
Hertiage Day and Week
North of Toronto. Explore
Ontario during heritage week
which starts February 18 on Ontario's Family Day.
Ontario
Heritage north of Toronto |
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“Snowmobile High” North in the Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton Highlands……………February,
2008. Abundant fresh snow, spectacular winter scenery,
580 km of trails, groomed to their best by dedicated snowmobile
association members, interesting dining stops, and getaway packages
offering rentals, have moved Haliburton Highlands to the forefront
as one of the favourite locations for sledding in Ontario. |
Save
on Family Day Fun Kids Activities at Ontario’s Wye Marsh
Midland, Tay ownship……….February 2008.
Wye Marsh would like to extend an invitation to everyone to enjoy
this new holiday by participating in a variety of activities.
One child admitted FREE with the purchase of one adult admission. |
New
Holiday Weekend in 2008
 Ontario
Travel and Tourism will get a boost this winter with the
new Long Weekend
in February. The new Family Day Holiday will give a long
weekend to A Holiday For Hard- Working Families-Creates new February
Long Weekend. More Information on Winter
Weekend Getaways |
 Near
Record Snow Falls For Southern Georgian Bay. More than 3 feet
and still snowing!!! January 22, 2008…The
region around Midland and Penetanguishene have experienced near
record snowfalls over the past weekend with more than three
feet of snow following two days of non stop lake effect snow
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 Georgian
Bay's Delawana Inn Spa and Conference Resort
is one of Ontario's largest water based resorts and supports World
Wetlands Day on February 2nd, 2008 by supporting the Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre with a $5.00 donation per reservation............ |
 Love
out of the City--North of Toronto
Romance outside of Toronto with a trip to one of the many romantic
inns, cottages or resorts is the perfect Valentine's month...or
Valentine Day for top 10 romantic tips.
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 Wye
Marsh Celebrates World Wetland Day
Residents of the Georgian Bay area are encouraged to attend World
Wetlands Day at Wye Marsh on Feb. 2 2008 to gain a better understanding
of how waters levels are being affected.... |
 The
Art of Snowshoeing in Canada’s Snowshoe Capital!!
Haliburton Highlands January, 2008. The headline
in the Haliburton Highlands Winter Guide on Snow Shoeing reads
“No Snow too Deep”, and that is certainly true for
this winter season—as the snow in Haliburton has surpassed
last years total fall.
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 Delawana
Inn spa and conference resort Canada's Award Winning Family
summer resort Resort presents "Early Bird Summer
2008 Savings" |
Stay
Active And Get In Shape In The New Year
 Ontario
Government encourages Ontario residents to stay healthy this winter
with skiing, hiking, snowshoing, toboganning, tubing, boarding
and old fashioned walking. |
Southern
Georgian Bay 2008 Visitor Guide Winter Getaways, Summer Savings.
 The
new Southern Georgian Bay Visitor guide has more than 70 pages
on places to stay, attractions to visit, including winter family
fun, ....... |
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