Ontario Travel Tourism News

Doors Open Free September Attractions
Doors Open Ontario returns in September 2010 with several resort and city destinations north of Toronto. Free admission to many Ontario historical attractions, many not normally open to the public....Featured towns, include Bobcaygeon, Georgina, Meaford, Timmins, and Thunder Bay on the weekend of September 11, 12, 2010

Mosaic Art Studio Barrie to Open September 18
Mosaic Art Studio is a new addition to the artistic community in Barrie. Starting this September a very unique, creative and artistic Art Studio Owner and entrepreneur Victoria Mestres has a mission..... "discover, educate and encourage the creative and artistic talents of children and adults in her new Barrie location" at 411 Huronia Road and the corner of Big Bay Point Road.

New Wine Appreciation Courses at Georgian College
Georgian College is offering several new and exciting Wine Appreciation courses, scheduled for various dates from September to December 2010, at the Barrie campus. Wines from Ontario, Nappa, Chile, and Ontario's renowned Ice Wines....

Top 10 End of Summer Activities North of Toronto
With Labour day around the corner summer vacation time winding down there is still plenty to see and do before the dreaded Back to School Tuesday after Labor Day Weekend. Ontario is summer haven with a multitude of great outdoor adventures north of Toronto for a leisurely "Ontario Outdoor" end of summer experience.

Simoce County Tourism Benefits from Forest Cetification
The Simcoe County Forest Council Council Certification is a bonus for long term sustainable Tourism in Simcoe County. Aditional elements will be protected for Ontario outdoor recreation inlcuding hiking, walking, mountainbiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing and in some areas motorized sports such as snowmobiling............

New Ferry for Moosonee and Moose Factory
Ontario Northland is very excited to announce that a new passenger, vehicle and freight ferry that will service the communities of Moosonee and Moose Factory has arrived in Moosonee. The new ferry will be known as the Niska I and will enter into official service next spring.

Mountain Equipment Co-Op Opens in November 2010
Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC) adds another dimension to the shopping hub at Highway 400 and Essa Road in Barrie. North bound road trippers and tourists looking for outdoor stuff for their vacations & holidays, as well as south bound regional residents in search of outdoor equipment may be encouraged to participate in Barrie's great outdoors events festivals and area activities or stay overnight in Barrie hotels & accommodation.

Dein Perry’s Electrifying Show Takes Over King’s Wharf Theatre
The world-wide tap phenomenon that has been featured in Olympic ceremonies and on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno is now raising the roof at the King’s Wharf Theatre after an incredible run at the renowned Just For Laughs Festival in Montréal earlier this summer.

Intergenerational Vacations on the Rise at Muskoka Resorts
Tim Bryant, who along with his brother Gary, owns and operates Shamrock Lodge, a traditional Muskoka family resort in Port Carling, ...Intergenerational travel, either grandparents vacationing with grandchildren or three or more generations of one family vacationing together is increasing in popularity. (www.shamrocklodge.com)

Kids Cuisine at Taboo Golf and Spa
With luxury always in mind, Taboo has included more child-friendly cuisine to enhance the family dining experience. The resort offers a selection of upscale dining experiences that serve inspired gourmet dishes tailored to the tastes of grown-ups and kids.

Summer Fun Doesn't Have To End
Delawana is extending its all-inclusive packages to include three children 17 and under staying free with their families from August 29 through September 6. That, and given the fact there’s never any rain at the Del - just “liquid sunshine” - make it a value-packed adventure to be sure.

The MacLaren Art Centre announces a full schedule of events
for its Carnegie Days festival, September 16 to 19, 2010. Barrie, ON. This fall, the MacLaren’s second annual Carnegie Days festival will celebrate art and language at the gallery and at sites across the city of Barrie. Carnegie Days 2010 is a multi-media, many-layered festival that features exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists and a costume parade in the Barrie Market, gallery talks and tours, and hands-on workshops for all ages and interests.

Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands for Paddling and Swimming
White Squall Paddling Centre Nobel, Ontario.....Summer paddling and swimming in the island country of northeastern Georgian Bay is pretty close to being perfect just about now. If you are a teen looking for a life change (or at the very least a pretty amazing time on the water)

Ski-Mazing Water Sports School at Bonnie View Inn Resort Haliburton Ontario
Ski-Mazing is a privately owned and operated ski, wakeboard, barefoot, and Air chair water sports school offering specialized lesson programs for all ages and abilities. Banana Boat rides are a favorite. Based at Bonnie View Inn Resort on Lake Kashagawigamog in the Haliburton Highlands, Ski-Mazing Watersports has lots of fun from Victoria Day to Canadian Thanksgiving...See Bonnie View Inn Resort.

Water Sports Summer Fun North
Ontario's freshest lakes and beaches
provide a variety of water sports for the young and not so young including swimming, boating, banana boat rides, canoeing, water slides, water trampolines, splishing and splashing.

Blue Flag Status 2010 For Georgian Bay Lake Huron Beaches
Georgian Bay Lake Huron Beaches rank with best beaches in the world with Blue Flag Beach designations along Georgian Bay at Wasaga Beach, Collingwood-Blue Mountains Northwinds Beach and several Lake Huron Beaches.

Congratulations to CAA/AAA Four Diamond Award Winners
Congratulations to Ontario Travel North of Toronto members who have been awarded the prestigious Four Diamond awards for accommodation and dining. The CAA/AAA allocate awards each year to the hospitality operations showing exceptional service and quality. Four Diamond Award winners are a select group; for 2010, just 3.5 percent of the 58,000 AAA/CAA Diamond Rated lodgings and restaurants received the prestigious designation.