Day Trips, Getaways & All Things Fun North of Toronto

We're blogging about what we know best. What to do, where to do it and where to stay 'north' of Toronto. It's a well and little known fact that within an hour of the big city of Toronto, Ontario offers the most amazing and special places to find culture, history, entertainment, nature and recreation. Follow our blog for information and news about events, attractions and activities for the perfect day trip or getaway 'north' of Toronto.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Late Summer and Early Fall Getaways North of Toronto

Late Summer and Early Fall Getaways can be found North of Toronto

Blue Mountain Chalets and Mountain Springs Lodge
Camp Conewango
Sir Sam's Inn and WaterSpa
Tulip Inn

Friday, August 28, 2009

Ontario Summer Vacation Travel Guide 2009

Ontario Summer and fall colours travel source for getaways and packages
north of Toronto. Get the 411 Ontario Travel ideas for fall road trips, staycations, overnight getaways, spas, cottage rentals, romantic getaways, family vacations for your family summer getaway. Your source for weekends, getaways and packages for romantic couples north of Toronto. Reserve early for the Labour Day Long Holiday Weekend

Ontario Resort Travel Destination Picks of the Week.

Romantic Getaway of the Week

Comfort Inn - Sudbury East, Ontario

Comfort Inn - Light Up Your Love. Starting at $140.99.
based on double occupancy. Includes an upgraded room (based on availability at booking); complimentary breakfast for 2; 1 complimentary movie selection; a gift basket (includes a bottle of wine). Ask for "PLOVE"
Sudbury East, Ontario, Information

Family Getaway of the Week

Clyffe House Cottage Resort - Port Sydney, Ontario

Clyffe House Cottage Resort - Clyffe House is perfect for a family holiday. Shallow sandy beach, Tennis, beach volleyball, kayaking, waterskiing,
tubing, firepit, 100 acres, Two, 3-bedroom cottages available June 27-July 18. Rent: $995 each plus tax. Includes many boats, firewood, propane,
100 acres, tennis.Free introductory boat tour of Mary Lake.
Port Sydney, Ontario, Information

Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week

Idle Tyme Fishing Camp - Callander, Ontario

Idle Tyme Fishing Camp -SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY ON THE SOUTH SHORE OF LAKE NIPISSING Idle Tyme is located in the country 15 minutes from the small town of Callander in Deep Bay. Fishing is our expertise, offering fishing guide services with shore lunches. Indulge in the summer fishing on Lake Nipissing, where sunsets and solitude make your idle time experience tranquil. A husband and wife team offer you all the comforts of cottage life including a well maintained swimming beach, dazzling sunsets, and lakeside surroundings.
Callander, Ontario, Information

Spa Getaway of the Week

Ste. Anne's Country Inn Spa - Grafton, Ontario

Ste. Anne's Country Inn Spa - Diva Day Spa at Ste. Anne's Spa from $99 per person, for the whole day. We’ve had so many guests excited about booking their Diva Day Spa that we’ve decided to give Diva a face-lift so that more people can be ‘Diva for the Day’! Your Diva Day Spa at Ste. Anne's will now include a 3-course lunch, afternoon tea buffet, complete use of the extensive facilities and a choice of one of the following spa treatments: ½ hour Caribbean Aqua Therapy, ½ hour Caribbean Foot Rejuvenation, ½ hour Essential Oil Scalp Rejuvenation, ½ hour Pure Aroma Massage
Grafton, Ontario, Information

Attraction of the Week

Shania Twain Centre - Timmins, Ontario

Shania Twain Centre - Built in honor of the famous hometown girl, the Shania Twain Centre enables fans from around the world to find out more about this popular superstar.
Timmins, Ontario, Information

Attraction of the Week

Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd. - Haliburton, Ontario

Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd. - The Outdoor Education Programs at Haliburton Forest are designed to fully engage participants in the Outdoor Experience. Our teaching philosophy is simple: people learn best by doing. In addition, taking the time to reflect on the experience is a very important component of the learning process. Our programs are developed under 3 broad categories: 1) Adventure Based Leadership Programs,
2) Outdoor Skills and Pursuits and 3) Environmental Education. Each of these categories can be overlapped to suit the specific needs and desired learning outcomes. After consultation with your teacher/leader of visiting group, we tailor your programs to suit your needs.
Haliburton, Ontario, Information

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Fall Getaways around the corner at Resorts, Cottages, Inns & Lodges North of Toronto

Fall Getaways is around the corner at Resorts, Cottages, Inns & Lodges North of Toronto.

Photo: Kashaga Lodge

Family Getways

At Cooper Lake Cottages

Chateau Ridge -Blue Mountain

Golf Getaways

Fishing Getaways

Spa Getaways

Romantic Getaways

Westwind Inn on the Lake Couples Resort

Royal Resort

Oakview Lodge

Chalet in the Woods B & B

Monday, August 24, 2009

Summer Deals & Fall Getaways North of Toronto

Summer Deals & Fall Getaways can be found at the following locations North of Toronto.

Photo: Eganridge Inn & Spa

Family Getaways

Cedars Cottage Resort

Taboo Resort, Golf and Spa

Horseshoe Resort

Delta Grandview Resort

Golf, Romantic & Spa Getaways

Eganridge Inn & Spa

Inn at Christie's Mill

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Ontario Train Travel--Returning Adventure

My recent trip south of the border included two 18 hour train trips through the wild west starting in Denver, through Wyoming, and Utah to Salt Lake City, with a different return route through Colorado canyons and jountains . It was adventureous with exceptional views and stories. In the Globe and Mail today, Off the Rails talks about the Agawa Canyon and the Canyon View Camp Car Accommodation and the coming fall colours. With the Niagara and North Bay bike train we may be seeing a rebirth of affordable rail travel in Ontario.

Golf in the news Aug. 2009

A Canadian golf genius - The Globe and Mail

20 Aug 2009 ... Course designer Stanley Thompson was a colourful character - and one of the greats. From PEI to Alberta, his courses show off his sense of ...
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A Canadian golf genius - The Globe and Mail

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Ontario Summer Vacation Travel Guide 2009

Ontario Summer and fall colours travel source for getaways and packages north of Toronto. Get the 411 Ontario Travel ideas for day trips, overnight getaways, spas, cottage rentals, romantic getaways, family vacations for your family summer getaway. Your source for August weekends, getaways and packages north of Toronto. Reserve early for the Labour Day Long Holiday Weekend.

Ontario Resort Travel Destination Picks of the Week.

Romantic Getaway of the Week

Cedar Meadows Resort - Timmins, Ontario

Cedar Meadows Resort - Love & Romance Package. Package for two includes: 1 night's accommodation in a Junior Suite (with fireplace & Jacuzzi), Use of our cozy bathrobes & slippers., One dozen Roses and one bottle of chilled Sparkling Wine upon your arrival, Two keepsake Cedar Meadows Resort Champagne Flutes, A basket full of "Sweets & Treats" including chocolate covered strawberries.,Cedar Meadows Resort stuffed animal, Dinner Voucher to use in our dining room ($75 value), Breakfast in Bed for two (Breakfast Express)
Timmins, Ontario, Information

Family Getaway of the Week

Algonquin Woods - Emsdale, Ontario

Algonquin Woods - Your family-friendly lakeside Cottage Resort near Algonquin Park and Huntsville, in Muskoka. 10 immaculately clean, quaint, cozy cottages on Clear Lake with magnificent views of the water. Activities include a wide variety of water craft, horseshoes, ping pong, shuffleboard and water-skiing available right next door for a fee. First class golf nearby. For the winter we are close to downhill and cross country skiing, dogsledding, snowshoeing, skating, horse drawn carriage rides and other activities. In the fall our magnificent fall colours can not be beaten.
Emsdale, Ontario, Information

Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week

Camp Conewango - Redbridge, Ontario

Camp Conewango - Just waiting for you! Camp Conewango, located within the Mattawa River Provincial Park on the north shore of Lake Talon, offers housekeeping cottages as well as Campsites with free hot showers, clean toilets and laundry facilities.Enjoy the sandy beach with swimmdock and playground, go swimming, boating or fishing, canoe or kayak along the historic Voyageurs route, visit the chutes at the other end of the lake, watch the wildlife, go hiking or take your ATV on the marked trails to one of the many back lakes.
Redbridge, Ontario, Information

Spa Getaway of the Week

Trillium Resort and Spa - Port Sydney, Ontario

Tr illium Resort and Spa - Enjoy life in Muskoka with a hike along our 7 km of trails that wind through our 86 acres of pristine Muskoka woodlands. Paddle Devine Lake in a complimentary Canoe or Kayak. Pamper your mind body and soul in our full service Country Spa. All this and more in an exclusive "Adult" only setting.
Port Sydney, Ontario, Information

Attraction of the Week

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures - Collingwood, Ontario

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures - Nature, history and Adventure for the whole family. Self guided tour of caves, caverns and lookouts on the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment. Ontario's Longest Suspension footbridge offers light adventure and the most spectacular views of Georgian Bay
and Surrounding Countryside. Gemstone Mining, mini golf, trout pond, picnic areas, snack bar and gift shop. Please, no pets and running or hiking shoes are necessary.
Collingwood, Ontario, Information

Attraction of the Week

Midland Tours Inc. - Midland, Ontario

Midland Tours Inc. - Midland 30,000 Islands Boat Cruise - Midland, Ontario Experience the sparkling water, the windswept pines and rocky grandeur of Muskoka / Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands on a cruise aboard the 300-passenger Miss Midland - Northern Ontario's most popular tourist attraction.
Midland, Ontario, Information