 The
selection of winter resort vacation and resort destinations below present
great opportunities to experience Ontario winter outdoors fun during the
2008 winter season. Snow making at many of the Ontario resort areas are
providing ski, snowboard
and snowtubing , sledding, snowshoeing, and cross country ski trail.
Many of the resorts and resort destinations have ice
skating available as a fun family outdoor winter activity.
Is there anything more beautiful and tranquil than winter in Ontario?
As our winter clothing wraps around our bodies and our cheeks become cherry
red we are welcomed to many winter Ontario getaways winter
carnivals and Maple Syrup festivals.
The selection of winter resort vacation and resort destinations below
present great opportunities to experience winter in Ontario's great outdoors
during the 2008 winter season. Don't forget Family
Day Holiday in February.
BARRIE / BARRIE
NORTH
- Carriage Hill Resort at Horseshoe
Valley offers nordic tracks, downhill ski & snowboard runs and more
for the winter enthusiast! Afterwards return to the comforts of oversized
Studios and spacious 1- and 2-Bedroom condo-style suites. All 1- and
2-bedroom suites feature private balconies, fireplaces, jetted tubs
and full kitchens.
- Comfort Inn in Barrie is
only minutes away from snow tubing, cross country ski and downhill skis
trails and offers special packages for the winter.
- Harbour View Inn in Barrie offers
easy accessibllity to winter activities because of their close proximity
to cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing.
Special winter packages are offered. Afterwards take time to relax and
enjoy the historic inn and the city of Barrie.
- Horseshoe Resort,
just minutes North of Barrie, and one hour from Toronto, is situated
in a natural snow belt area surrounded by beautiful forests. Horseshoe
Resort can offer a winter experience that will remind you what getting
on those slopes is all about - the fun, the snow, and the excitement.
Lessons are offered for all ages and abilities. The setting provides
a varied terrain to create a positive first time experience and to challenge
the more experienced alpine and cross country enthusiasts. The children
will love the ultimate snow tubing adventure on Thunder Valley or brighten
your kid's day at the Kids' Korral which offers fully supervised half-day
and full-day snow sport programs for children 4 to
- The Red Pine Inn in Alliston
offers Ontario getaway packages for the family
- Snow Valley Resort is also
situated just minutes from Barrie. Your family can take part in Snow
Valley's alpine ski and snowboard programs and their creative programs
and lessons for the first time skier to the more experienced. The kids
will love the ski programs as named by the "best Ontario hill for
kids" by Ski Canada Magazine in 2001, or perhaps they will just
enjoy snow tubing. The Snowhawks school for 7 to 18 years olds features
bus transportation from Toronto, Mississauga, and Oakville.
CALDEON / ORANGEVILLE
- Situated in the rolling country side of Caledon Hills, the historic
Millcroft Inn and Spa is a refreshing
blend of rural serenity and sophisticated hospitality. A romantic winter
getaway would not be complete without an outdoor adventure of cross
country skiing.
Gravenhurst
- Club Muskoka is a modern
housekeeping resort on prestigious Lake Muskoka. Nestled in mature pines
and just minutes away from Gravenhurst, Bala, Port Carling or Bracebridge,
your winter adventure can include downhill and cross country skiing.
- Planning your dream family vacation, romantic getaway or just a few
days of rest and relaxation? Taboo Resort,
Golf and Spa in Gravenhurst offers a beautiful winter getaways including
luxury accommodations and superb meals.
HALIBURTON
- Bonnie View Inn in the Haliburton
Highlands offers an abundance of snow. Snowmobiling, cross country skiing
and a multitude of witner sports await your pleasure!
- Chalet in the Woods
B & B in Haliburton offers romantic winter packages and use
of snowshoes. Close by are cross country ski trails and dog sledding
adventures.
- There are many different ways to visit the
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve during the winter. Haliburton
Forest is the only wholly privately owned snowmobiling operation in
the world. Its 60,000 acres of forest wilderness with 50 lakes and numerous
ponds and creeks make it a snowmobiling wonderland. For the dog sled
enthusiast, over one hundred and thirty Siberian Huskies, known for
their exuberant friendliness, await your arrival. Once harnessed up
and on the trail there is nothing that compares to experiencing winter
with the sound of snow rustling under the runners of your sleigh.
- Explore the Haliburton Highlands while you enjoy the cozy rooms and
scrumptious meals at Heather Lodge
in Minden. During the winter there are numerous activities that await
you, including snowmobiling, ice fishing, cross country and down hill
skiing.
- From Christmas through March Break until the huts come off the lake
at the end of March, is a busy season in Haliburton, and Kashaga
Lodge is at the heart of the winter fun. Kashaga Lodge is right
on the Trail, a 5 minute sled ride from the village of Haliburton..
Ice fishing huts are within 200 yds of the cottages. Kashaga Lodge is
literally surrounded by the groomed trails of the Haliburton Nordic
Trail Association. Sir Sam's Ski Resort is only 20 minutes away for
the downhillers and snowboarders,and vouchers are available for 25%
off daily lift passes for guests.
- Little Hawk Resort & Marina
in Minden has renovated year round cottages and suites and has plenty
of winter activities for the family: ice fishing, snowshoeing snowmobiling
on the HCSA trail #4 and close proximity to cross country skiing, downhill
skiing and dog sledding.
- The Loralea Country
Inn Resort offers weekend getaways in Ontario and family winter
vacations in the Haliburton Highlands where there is an abundance of
downhill skiing and cross-country skiing, ice fishing on Halls Lake
and the excitement of snowmobiling. Bring your ice skates for the rink
on the lake or try the toboggan hill. After a day of outdoor fun and
excitement why not just cozy up and relax in front of the fireplace.
- At Pow Wow Point Lodge in Huntsville
you can experience winter fun for the whole family. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
on their groomed, trackset trails s. There are also nearby trails to
explore at the Arrowhead Provincial Park and Algonquin Park. SNOWSHOEING
is a great way to trek through a magical winter scene. SNOWMOBILING
adds a different kind of excitement to your winter getaway and they
are directly on O.F.S.C. Trails. Machine rentals are easily arranged
in nearby Huntsville and will be delivered to the lodge for you or bring
your snowmobile and enjoy direct access to the Muskoka OFSC trails.
- The Oakview Lodge in Minden
is a romantic country inn and cottage resort offering four season getaway
packages. Winter fun for the family include snowmobiling , dog sledding
excursions, ice fishing and Nordic and down hill ski packages with Sir
Sam’s ski hill.
- Ogopogo Resort in
Minden offers skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling,
all from the Resort Downhill skiing, dogsledding and luge are nearb.
- Sandy Lane Resort
in Minden is a four season, deluxe cottage resort. During the winter
glide around their lit outdoor rink, hike or cross country ski through
the forest, or slide down the family toboggan run with a toboggan or
snow tube. Snowmobile tour packages, Christmas , New Year’s and
March Break Packages, weekend and mid-week packages all available.
- Sir Sam’s Inn and WaterSpa
in Haliburton offers so much for the winter enthusiast and the whole
family. Sir Sam’s Ski Hill is 2 minutes away from the Inn and
special winter packages are available for dog sledding tours or snowmobile
tours.
- Located adjacent to spectacular Buttermilk
Falls, Buttermilk Falls Resort in Minden is a four season cottage
resort that offers endless winter activities on site or close by from
snowmobiling, dogsledding, alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snow
shoeing, lugeing, skating. tobogganing and ice fishing.
- Ruby’s Cottage Resort &
Bed and Breakfast in Minden is a year round family oriented cottage
resort & B&B offering families with plenty of winter activities.
Winter time activities include snowmobiling on the extensive HCSA trails
which run nearby, or ice fishing on Boshkung Lake. Down hill skiing
is nearby at Sir Sams as well as numerous cross country ski trails at
the Leslie Frost Centre and Haliburton Nordic Trails. They also clear
an area on the lake for ice skating and pick up hockey.
- The Wigamog Inn Resort
in Haliburton is a great cross country, ski and snowmobile destination
being located on both of Ontario's premier snowmobile and cross-country
ski trail systems. Add to that skating on the lake, tobogganing and
snowshoeing and you've entered a winter enthusiasts dream land!
- Willow Beach Cottage Resort
in Haliburton is the perfect family vacation or romantic couples getaway
location. Haliburton is the trail capital of Ontario with large tracts
of Crown Land accessible for the snowmobile enthusiast.
HUNTSVILLE
- Algonquin Lakeside Inn in Dwight
provides its guests with the friendly atmosphere of a small family owned
Inn and borders Algonquin Provincial Park with lakeside adult resort
accommodation, luxury suites and rental . Winter activities include
snowmobiling, cross country skiing and dog sledding.
- At Cooper Lake Cottages
located in Dwight offers privacy and quiet serenity at this uniquely
cedar log panabode cottage with marvelous views from spacious windows.
Winter activities close by include snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
- Blue Water Acres in Huntsville
offers a variety of winter activities such as cross country skiing,
snow shoeing, ice fishing, snowmobile rentals, snow tubing. Dogsledding,
sleigh rides, and down hill skiing are nearby. Cottages are spaced for
privacy in a beautiful natural setting.
- Beauview Cottage Resort
in Huntsville has many winter activities for the family: skating on
the ice rink, snowmobiling and snowshoes, with close proximity to Algonquin
Park, Santa's Village, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, and snowtubing..
Afterwards soak in a jacuzzi tub, or personal outdoor hot tub.
- Bondi Village Resort
in Dwight offers an extended winter season in Muskoka. Winter enthusiasts
find lots of ways to use this snow, ending the day's activities in front
of cozy fires in their private cottage. 15 km of well groomed cross-country
ski trails begin right at your door. Ski rentals are available nearby.
For snowmobilers, they maintain a trail that links with hundreds of
kms of OFSC maintained trails in the area. Downhill skiers are close
to nearby centres.
- Corbett Cove in Dwight is
cradled in a stand of tall trees on pristine Lake of Bays in Muskoka,
offering tranquility in it’s surrounding. Winter activities are
at your door step for snowshoeing and cross country skiing and Algonquin
Park being 18 minutes away.
- Conviently located close to Algonquin Park and Huntsville, Colonial
Bay Cottages is a Canada Select Inspected four season cottage resort
that offers a lot of winter activities for the family with direct access
to snowmobile trails, an on-site natural skiing rink and close proximity
to downhill skiing and snowboarding at Hidden Valley Ski area.
- Deerhurst Resort in
Huntsville is a veritable wonderland of Winter fun. From the slopes
of nearby Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Club to the exhilaration of traveling
by snowmobile, dog-sled or sleigh, you'll discover a new favourite season
in Muskoka. Guests enjoy complimentary use of cross-country ski trails
and equipment, outdoor ice-rink and skates, snowtubing plus indoor racquet
sports, pool and fitness room.
- Whether you seek a romantic interlude, a family adventure or just
some quiet time, Delta Grandview
Resort in Huntsville offers special packages. Whether you practice
your skills on the ice or snowshoe the surrounding trails, Delta Grandview
promises an unforgettable winter experience.
- The Econo Lodge® in Huntsville
is close to the Huntsville Civic Centre, the Algonquin Theatre and Muskoka
Heritage Place, and world-famous Algonquin Provincial Park, beautiful
downtown, shopping, restaurants, Lakes, Great Fishing, Hiking/ Biking/Canoeing/,
Great Museums, Golfing & skiing.
- Edgewater Park Lodge
in Kearney is a family owned and operated cottage resort that provides
winterized cottages for the winter enthusiast. Why not try their Snowmobile
trail and enjoy the beautiful Almaguin scenery.
- Foxwood Resort in Dwight
is one of the authentic, historic resort in Muskoka offering a relaxing
private getaway from everything. Cross country skiing is close by at
Algonquin Provincial Park.
- The Huntsville Inn in Huntsville
offers clean guest rooms to suit your taste and plenty of winter activities
within close proximity. For the snowmobile enthusiast, Muskoka boasts
an incredible snowmobile trail system with more than 2,000 kms of finely
groomed trails. Experience a once in a lifetime dog sledding adventure,
enjoy nature, fresh air, and a rugged forest while cross country skiing
or snowshoeing, swish your worries away while downhill skiing, take
a chance on the skating rink, enjoy a sleigh ride, or test your patience
while ice fishing. All can be found in Muskoka.
- Logging Chain Lodge in Dwight
has been family owned and operated since 1947 and offers housekeeping
cottage accommodations. Winter Activities are only minutes from skating,
dogsledding, snowtubing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, tobogganing, cross-country
& alpine skiing. Snowmobiling (ASC Trail #77) is at your door and
ice fishing is only steps away
- Muskoka Moments Bed & Breakfast
and Cottage Court in Huntsville offers a year round Bed & Breakfast
and seasonal cottages for your family getaway. In the winter you can
enjoy the snowmobiling on the main trails from their property Muskoka
also offers many other winter sports activities such as cross-country
skiing (with 15 km. of trails right next door), downhill skiing, snowboarding,
snowtubing, tobogganing, skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing, dog sledding
& sleigh rides.
- Snowmobile enthusiasts will love Nor'Loch
Lodge Resort in Dwight as the trails go right past their front door.
Nearby you will find cross country and downhill sking, ice fishing and
snowtubing.
- Northridge Inn & Resort
in Sundridge is an Ontario resort that specializes in winter recreation.
This north Muskoka resort property prides itself providing the best
of winter resort activities for the family with ice fishing, snowmobiling
and dog sledding packages.
- Portage Inn offers
mid week Winter packages that will get you in the Winter spirit.
- The private luxury chalet
offers a great family package. The chalet sleeps 8 to 10 people and
is a 5 minute walk to cross country & down hill skiing, snowmobiling,
snowshoeing and snow tubing
- Sand Lake Cottages in
Kearney is a Muskoka Ontario resort offering clean, spacious, modern
waterfront housekeeping cottages. Located close to Huntsville it is
a great base for cross country skiers and Snowmobilers with their direct
access to OFSC trails.
- Huntsville is beautiful in the Winter and definitely worth the drive
to visit the Tulip Inn,
where a river runs through. The Tulip Inn is nestled in 11 acres of
woodland on the Big East River, adjacent to Arrowhead Provincial Park.
In winter you can cross-country ski the wilderness trails, take the
family on a dog-sledding adventure, snowmobile on nearby trails. Snow-tube
and downhill ski / snowboard facilities nearby.
- Tally-Ho Inn in Huntsville
is a family run , year round cottage resort with14 cottages ranging
from 1 to 3 bedrooms, and 15 motel units with tv in all units. Winter
activities for the family include skating, snowshoeing, and ice fishing
with special discounts for cross country skiing and downhill skiing
packages located within close proximity.
JACKSON'S POINT
- The Briars at Jackson's
Point offers cross country ski trails & rentals, snowshoeing and
skating on Lake Simcoe for complete family enjoyment.
KAWARTHAS
- Royal Resort in Fenelon Falls
is a resort where you "can do it all" or just completely relax,
unwind and "do nothing at all". Winter activities include
snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Royal Service, Casual Spirit in the heart
of the Kawarthas on Balsam Lake
- The heritage estate of Eganridge
Inn and Spa in Fenelon Falls offers a memorable visit for the romantic.
In the winter snowshoe packages are available.
- Leisure Cottages
in Havelock, located in the beautiful Kawarthas, offers winter fun in
the form of ice fishing for the enthusiast.
- The Saucy Willow Inn in
Coboconk offers a casual yet elegant Victorian Manor. Whether your stay
at their bed and breakfast is a romantic getaway, casual
escape, or a business retreat, they always endeavour to exceed both
your needs and
your expectations
- Discover the beauty of Buckhorn and its surrounding area as you visit
Westwind Inn on the Lake
Couples Resort and enjoy many fun activities. Ski, snowshoe and
hike along the lake or through the forest, skate under the stars and
warm up by an outdoor fire with a hot chocolate. Afterwards enjoy the
outdoor and indoor hot tub.
LAKEFIELD
- The Irwin Inn in Lakefield
offers unparalleled lake views, inspired dining, luxury suites and cottages
with fireplaces, whirlpools, private hot tubs or pools, and thoughtful
hospitality, all part of a 60 year family tradition for your pleasure.
They maintain a natural rink on the lake for casual skating or a pick-up
game of hockey and cross-country skiing venues are right at your doorstep.
After a horse-drawn ride in our cutter order dinner for two and have
it delivered to your room. There is nothing more restorative that a
quiet weekend at the Inn when the snow is on the ground.
- Marrick’s Landing
in Lakefield offers casual, relaxing surroundings. The family can learn
to cross-country ski as they can arrange private or group lessons and/or
guided day trips to Haultain - 50 kms of well-maintained trails - for
a memorable experience! Bring your own skis or they can arrange a rental.
Down hill ski at Devil's Elbow, less than 1 hour from Marrick's Landing
or just take a skate on their large rink.
- Winter visitors to Pine
Vista Resort, located at Lakefield, experience a Winter Wonderland
on Stoney Lake. Traditional country pasttimes, such as skating on an
open-air lake rink, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing along nature
trails, tobogganing and horse-drawn sleigh rides followed by hot chocolate
and homemade cookies will make your winter visit a memorable one.
- The Village Inn in Lakefield
is a distinct Inn offering comfort and style in a true country inn setting.
Have a romantic and relaxing winter getaway and enjoy the beauty of
Lakefield and surrounding towns & villlages.
- Kings
Inn in Midland is centrally located and is minutes away from restaurants,
shopping malls, and recreational winter activities such as snowmobiling,
cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
- Little Lake Inn, offers a unique
parkside retreat overlooking Little Lake in the heart of Midland.
They have a large, renovated, one-storey century home, well suited to
the tourist and business traveller alike. Nestle between great attractions
and crystal clear water.
- There are many sites in the Midland area
such as the Martyrs' Shrine, and the Wye
Marsh Wildlife Centre where the family can enjoy the fresh crisp
outdoors while cross-country skiing or snowshoeing and search for animal
tracks in the snow or learn about nature in the Exhibit Hall.
- The Best Western Highlands
Inn & Conference Centre has great snowmobiling packages for
the family.
- Comfort Inn in Midland
offers the winter enthusiast with special packages of ice fishing, snowshoeing,
cross country skiing and snowmobiling with a trail leading directly
to the hotel.
MOONSTONE
- The Comfort Inn in Orillia
offers great getaway packages this winter along with Horseshoe Resort.or
you can entertain the family with their Casino Rama getaway package.
Whatever, you choose, you will thoroughly enjoy your hospitality.
- Kings
Inn in Orillia is centrally located and is minutes away from restaurants,
shopping malls, and recreational winter activities such as snowmobiling,
cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
- Mount St. Louis-Moonstone, located
between Barrie and Orillia, is renowned for
its excellent education programs and group ski programs. The weekend
programs are fun and progressive and are themed around animal characters.
The children will enjoy the ski camps or the snowboarding experience
while you can take advantage of your time together at the chalet sipping
hot cider or hot chocolate.
NORTH-EASTERN ONTARIO
- Treat your friends, family or colleagues to the warmth of a group
retreat and share in the magic of Algonquin Park. Algonquin's
Wolf Den Hostel, Cabins and Timber Frame Ski Lodge are built in
the classic style of western backcountry lodges with restored logs and
timber frames. For the nordic ski enthusiasts or snowshoe enthusiasts
looking for a Ontario Winter adventure, The Wolf Den is situated on
4 acres of bush surrounded by 40 acres of crow land. Warm up in the
sauna after a day of skiing or snowshoeing or share a bottle of wine
in the loft by the fire. Whether you cook your own meals, eat out or
have your weekend catered, the Wolf Den can guarantee a peaceful stay.
- Beaver Creek Resort
in Gilmour operates as an all-season resort, with accommodations and
activities for every season of the year. Hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing,
fishing, biking, horseback riding – there is something for everyone
and for all seasons at Beaver Creek
- Blue Moon Retreat is a
four season resort within close proximity to Algonquin Park and plenty
of winter activities for the whole family. Algonquin Park, Pinecone
Forest and Silent Lake Provincial Park offer cross-country skiing, dog
sledding is offered by Algonquin-Way Kennels, and snowmobiling tours
can be found at Algonquin Express and Highland Wilderness Tours.
- Located in downtown Ottawa's golden triangle, The Carmichael
Inn & Spa has eleven tastefully appointed accommodations and
offers a host of treatments, from a luxurious soak in a hydrotherapy
bath to traditional European massages. They have a great selection of
Morning, Afternoon and Day spa packages along with great Romantic Overnight
Escapes to relax your winter blahs.
- Couples Resort in Algonquin
Park offers romantic adventure with year-round activities. The winter
activities include two track-set wilderness cross-country ski loops
into Algonquin Park, snowshoeing trails and rentals, snowmobile rentals
–they are only 1km off the main trunk line, and a skating rink
on the lake. For the adventurous try the dog sled adventure with a tour
through Algonquin Park. An added bonus is that they rent outdoor winter
clothing if you need them.
- Getaway to Chippawa
Cottage Resort, located in Barry's Bay, for a wonderland of dazzling
snow and enjoy their own groomed 10 km cross-country ski trail. Mount
Madawaska is in close proximity, so all alpine skiers are invited to
enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a warm fire after a day on the slopes
while staying at Chippawa Cottage Resort.
- Fortune’s
Madawaska Valley near the town of Barry’s Bay offers something
for the entire family. Cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and
snowshoeing can all be done right from the Inn. The trail is wide, well
maintained and leads right back to the steaming hot tub after your days
activity. If you are looking for a dog sled adventure Highland Wilderness
Tours is the place to go. Just 25 minutes from the Inn they provide
a wonderful day’s activity out of doors with their fabulous dogs
- Northern Edge Algonquin in
South River offers getaways to soothe the soul. You can experience their
getaways: Yoga and the Zen of Winter, Making Tracks; Yoga & Algonquin
Dog sledding, or you can customize your own winter retreat.
- Ste. Anne’s Country Inn Spa
in Grafton offers rest, peace and tranquility found in a luxurious but
comfortable ambience. Melt the winter blues away with one of their 30
relaxing spa packages.
- Sunny Hill Resort
in Barry’s Bay is a four season resort and offers nearby alpine
and cross-country skiing, ice-fishing in heated huts, skating, snowshoeing,
tobogganing and unlimited snowmobiling on their own trails Book ahead
for Dogsled Excursions
- The Wakefield Mill Inn & Spa
in the greater Ottawa area offers cross country skiing nearby and is
just minutes from four area alpine ski hills.
NORTHERN ONTARIO
- Ahnic Lake Resort
in Magnetawan (Ahmic Harbour) is located in one of the most beautiful
Areas in the Parry Sound District. Especially in the wintertime mother
nature shows it's beauty. Everything covered in a white blanket, thick
frozen lakes, crisp fresh air, romantic and breathtaking. The family
can enjoy cross country skiing, dogsledding for the more adventurous,
sleigh rides and snowmobiling.
- Auld Reekie Lodge in Gowganda offers
several winter vacation options. You can snowmobile on hundreds of kilometres
of groomed trails and enjoy some of their breathtaking scenery, or try
your hand at ice fishing on one of the hundreds of lakes in the area.
Regardless of what you do, at the end of the day you can come back to
the lodge and relax beside a cozy fireplace and enjoy the great food
offered in their licensed dining room.
- Imagine arriving by car or snowmobile, warm up by the fireplace, soak
in a bubbly Jacuzzi surrounded by candles, gaze at the sunset over the
lake while enjoying soothing melodies & hot-chocolate. This can
all be achieved at Auberge
sur lac B&B in Sudbury.
- If you want to travel "Near North", but "Not too Far"
and "Not too Crowded" venture to Booth
Landing, located in Powassan, to experience ice-fishing off Wistingwasing
"Wasi" Lake. Afterwards relax and sip hot chocolate to warm
up.
- Buckeye Cottages in Lavigne
offers lakefront, modern, fully equipped heated cottages. Fishing in
Winter is a lot of fun. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of many others
in the little "Ice Fishing Village" around the Hardwood Islands
with an ice hut rental equipped with wood stove for your comfort. For
the avid snowmobiler, you can also enjoy nature, wild life and fresh
air as you take a snowmobile ride with access to TOP trails and rentals.
- For the snowmobile enthusiast, wanting a Northern Ontario experience,
venture to Birch Lodge,
located in Blind River, between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie. Birch
Lodge is located only minutes from all major snowmobile trails. Strap
on your cross country skies and experience the beautiful Ontario outdoors;
or for the more adventurous slip into some snowshoes. Drill a hole into
Magog Lake and try your luck ice-fishing. At the end of a beautiful
day take time to relax and enjoy Birch Lodge's sauna and hot tub.
- Recreation is "King" at the Clarion
Resort Pinewood Park, located in North Bay. In the Winter months
your family can experience the complete Ontario Winter Package including
cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snow boarding, snow tubing, dog
sledding, ice fishing and more. All of these activities can be organized
either on site at Clarion Resort Pinewood Park or nearby. Afterwards
you can relax by the outdoor heated pool, or indoor sauna and whirlpool.
- Hummingbird Hill B&B -
Spa in North Bay offers a rejuvenator spa package with many winter
activities for the family.
- Idle Tyme Fishing Camp
in Callander is a four season camp offering ice fishing and snowmobiling
in the winter.
- Lowell Lake Lodge in Temagami
offers something for the entire family for a winter vacation. Whether
you enjoy snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snowshoeing, there are
great trails in the area.
- Moose Point
Cottages in Crystal Falls offers great snowmobiling packages.
- Northland Paradise Lodge in
Temagami offers a paradise for the winter enthusiast. For the snowmobiler
they are situated directly on the OFSC sanctioned Trans Canada trail.
Cross country (XC) skiing and snowshoeing can be done with a scenic
2 km trek along the shoreline with panoramic views of the giant pines
- Enjoy relaxing getaway at Quiet
Bay Log Motel and Restaurant in Magnetawan. Watch the deer who come
to feed from your room or while you are in the hot tub. Exercise with
Cross Country skiing or Snowshoeing, or catch some fish in their Ice
fish huts on Ahmic lake. Snowmobile rentals are nearby.
- Pickerel Lake Lodge in
Burk’s Falls is nestled in Picturesque North of Muskoka country.
This historic resort lodge provides the perfect getaway for a family
vacation, or romantic couple getaway and they are right on the OFSC
Top D 123 snowmobile trial, where you'll discover Ontario's best snowmobile
trails. Cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing are also a
winter favourite.
- Sunbeam Bungalows & Fishing Resort
in Callander offers a small town, rustic lifestyle for the family
that wants to relax with an abundance of birds, trees, rocks and lakes.
For the snowmobile enthusiast Top Trail D102C comes to the door just
off Highway 11.
- The Sportsman’s
Lodge in Wahnapitae is a four season wilderness resort that offers
plenty of activities for the family with their cross country ski trails,
snowmobile trail and 1000's of kms of ATV trails.
- Take your family to the peaceful shores of Tomiko Lake. Okimot
Lodge in Crystal Falls has 1 bedroom units to suit a couple, or
2, 3 & 4 bedroom units to suit a group and offers plenty of activities
for the family in winter with accessibility to ice fishing, skating,
snowshoeing, and the OFSC TOP 'D' snowmobile trail.
- Break those winter blahs and experience some of the extensive groomed
snowmobile trails in Northern Ontario this season. Woodland
Echoes Resort puts on a cloak of pure white pristine snow. Located
at Magnetawan, Woodland Echoes Resort offers snowmobile and dog sled
packages.
- West Nipissing Resort
in Lavigne has it all for the winter enthusiast. At West Nipissing Resort
you can ice fish from a fish hut with a wood stove or from an Igloo
you've built. Yes they can help you build an Igloo. Play in it, fish
from it and even sleep in it if you wish. Snowmobile rentals are offered
with the trail being D103 in District # 11. Enjoy winter as you are
surrounded by nothing but freshly groomed trails leading you anywhere
you want to go. –cross country ski or snowshoe to melt the stress
away.
ORO STATION
- In Oro Station, just one hour north of Toronto, Hardwood
Hills, offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing programs for
adults and children that will remind you of how fun Winter can be. The
Adult Program, Be Fit, focuses on being fit for life and includes nutrition,
exercising and stretching to encourage an active lifestyle.
Parry Sound
- Terrawoods on Horseshoe
Lake in Parry Sound offers winter fun for the whole family with snowmobile
trails at their doorstep and the Georgian Nordic Ski Club only 20 minutes
away.
- Four Winds Cottage Resort
in Parry Sound is an all season cottage resort offering a wide variety
of attraction and activity options available to you during the winter
months. Bring your snowmobile and ride the trails of the Parry Sound
District.
- The SunDog Retreat in Parry
Sound is a four-season resort that offers serenity and tranquility.
In the winter months come and enjoy the resort and their close proximity
to Georgian Nordic Ski Club for cross country skiing and for the snowmobiler
rentals are just 15 minutes away with plenty of nice trails.
PORT STANTON
- Come visit the scenic village of Port Stanton to Bayview
Wildwood Resort, located in Severn Bridge -just north of Orillia.
Bayview Wildwood Resort offers Winter activities for all ages. Your
Winter getaway features cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoe
hikes, snowmobile tours, guided night walks, horse-drawn sleigh or wagon
rides, and broomball. The outfitting centre caters to all your equipment
needs for a great Winter adventure outdoors. When you have completed
your family Winter adventure take in Bayview Wildwood Resort's beautiful
lakeside setting and enjoy a special candlelight dinner while the children
enjoy a fully supervised evening program.
- The Muskoka Wildlife Centre in
Severn Bridge is open in the winter and provides an interactive family
outing featuring exhibits of live animals including moose, wolves, eagles,
bears and "Meet the Creature" presentations.
SOUTHERN MUSKOKA/GEORGIAN BAY
- Bayfield Lodge in
Pointe Au Baril offers winter activities for the whole family including
Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling, Tobogganing and Sleigh Rides
- The Southern Muskoka/Georgian Bay area offers some of the best snowmobiling,
skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing. Sunnylea
Resort, in Port Severn, is ideally located only 1 ½ hours
from Toronto. Snowmobile trail "C" goes right past their front
door and they are only minutes from several ski hills. Cross-country
ski trails are on site as well as ice-skating on Little Lake and warm
ice fishing huts.
- Do you love winter outdoors or just getting away from all the stress
and relaxing in front of a warm, cozy fire? Then come stay at Pleasant
Cove Resort located at Pointe au Baril, Georgian Bay . They offer
a variety of winter activities for everyone: icefishing, snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
- Nestled among 86 acres of pristine forest and woodlands, a spirited
waterfall and private lake, The Trillium
Resort & Spa, is located in the heart of Muskoka in Port Sydney.
Open year round the resort offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,
snowmobiling and skating in winter.
- The Inn at the Falls in beautiful
Bracebridge boasts a congenial, village-type atmosphere. The Inn consists
of 7 houses that comprise an entire cul du sac. Throughout Muskoka is
a network of multi-purpose trails, including the Trans-Canada Trail.
Hikers, bikers, skiers, and snowmobilers find their delights in the
trails of Muskoka. The Inn at the Falls offers four seasons of natural
beauty, wildlife, and entertainment.
- Muskey’s Landing in Port
Severn offers everything for the imagination. Imagine you and your friends
taking a guided snowmobile tour through some of the most scenic area
of the 30,000 islands. Enjoy some of the best skiing and boarding Ontario
has to offer. They are located less then 15 minutes away from Mount
St. Louis Moonstone, making Muskey's Landing the closest Resort offering
STAY & SKI Packages.. Ice Hut rentals are also available.
- Severn Lodge in Port Severn
is ideal for just the two of you, or the entire family for a fun filled
vacation. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing is close by at The Wye
Marsh in Midland.
- The Inn at Christie’s Mill
in Port Severn is a romantic Inn and spa at the gateway to Ontario’s
cottage country. In wintertime, Port Severn transforms into a winter
wonderland neighbouring Mount St. Louis-Moonstone offers thrilling downhill
skiing with cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and other winter activities
available nearby..
TOWN OF BLUE MOUNTAINS
- Blue Mountain Chalets rents
luxury condos, chalets and country inn rooms at the base of Blue Mountain
and is complete with satellite TV, hot tubs, pools, washer/dryer and
VCR.
- Blue Mountain –Chateau Ridge
Condo is situated at the base of Blue Mountain and offers the convenience
of skiing/out directly from the 2 bedroom unit.
- Located at the base of Blue Mountain and a short walk to the village,
Blue Mountain Lodges offer a range
of luxurious spacious units that feature 6 - 9 bedrooms.
- Cedars Cottage Resort
in Flesherton is a friendly, family-oriented, family-owned, housekeeping
cottage resort. Downhill Skiing is within close proximity at Talisman
Resort and Blue Mountain. Cedars offers some very attractive group accommodation
rates on Ski Weekends, Midweek and 5-Day Special Rates. They are fully
winterized and their chalets sleep up to 8 guests.
- Experience Blue –Club
Intrawest is a four-season Ontario resort that is set against the
natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, offering the family with a
myriad of activities for winter fun.
- Mountain Springs Lodge,
located at the base of Blue Mountains, offers access to Blue Mountain
Resort and their alpine ski packages, snow tubing facilities, and snowboard
rentals and lessons. After a full day of Winter activities relax in
the outdoor hot tub and have a delicious meal in the dining room while
watching the breathtaking scenery. Hummer Tour packages are also available
to December 23, 2004 &January 2 - March 31, 2005.
- Throughout the Winter season the Scenic
Caves Nordic Centre, located in the Town of Blue Mountains, offers
a great adventure with 16 kilometres of groomed trails, meandering through
a quiet forest of sugar maples, beech, oaks, high atop the Niagara Escarpment.
Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides are some activities
available at the Scenic Caves Nordic Centre for a beautiful Ontario
Winter getaway.
- Tyrolean Village Resorts
is a chalet resort located at the base of Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario's
largest mountain resort. Chalets range from 4 to 9 bedroom accommodating
from 4 to 22 people.
- The Villa Rossa Chalet
in Collingwood bosts three new chalets located at the base of Blue Mountain
available for rent all year round and access to the Blue Mountain Ski
Resort. Comfortable and spacious, each 6 bedroom chalet sleeps 14 people.
WASAGA BEACH
- Open all year, there's plenty of fun to keep you occupied at Alton
Lodges in Wasaga Beach. Ski the cross country ski trails or drive
a short while to Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood. Whatever you choose
to do you will thoroughly enjoy their hospitality.
- Kingsbridge Inn & Bon Air Motel
in Wasaga Beach offer great rates with cross country skiing close by.
A short drive to Collingwood will bring you to Blue Mountain Resort
for downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Come enjoy and explore one of the many Winter
Ontario Getaways.
If you are unable to arrange for your winter getaway or Christmas
New Years getaways, please consider one of the romantic
weekend packages or a December,
January, February,
March Getaway north of Toronto. |
Family Getaways in Ontario |
| Resort Destinations north
of Toronto will be anticipating
and increase in family vacations.
A Variety of Ontario Resorts ,
Inns, and Ontario Hotels on-line
will be ready for the new Family Holiday Weekend in February. |
Romantic Getaways |
| Couple wanting a romantic getaway
in Ontario can choose from more than 50 Ontario
Romantic
Getaways at various destinations across the Province |
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
Ice Fishing Getaways
Snowboarding
& Snowtubing Getaways
Snowmobiling Getaways
Snowshoeing Getaways
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