Monday, June 20, 2011

Canada Day Long Weekend and Summer Fun

Ontario Summer funGeorgian Bay Beaches

Ontario is summer vacation outdoor fun with summer getaways to fresh water swimming and cool lakes.  The buoys are up at resorts and  beaches in Ontario.   Water sports and water front activities are picking up in cottage country.   Ontario Summer Fun vacation season starts when the kids are out of school.  Summer vacation getaways and holidays start with the  Canada Day long weekend  for a party celebration. on Friday July 1, 2011

Ontario Resort Travel Destination-Association Picks of the Week


Featured Ontario Destinations & Travel Tourism Associations

Township of Georgian Bay Township of Georgian Bay
http://cgis.com/cpal/Default.aspx?Map=Georgian%20Bay
Discover Ontario's Gateway to the HistoricTrent-Severn Waterway and Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands.  Georgian Bay Townships is part of the new Biosphere Reserve, and has access to Georgian Bay Islands National Park.  Parks Canada information centre is located at Lock 45 in Port Severn.The Muskoka Tourism Information Centre is located at Highway 400 and Muskoka Road 5. 

Romantic Getaway of the Week

Severn Lodge - Port Severn, Ontairo

Severn LodgeSevern Lodge - Just the two of you can enjoy a fun-filled yet relaxing getaway at one of Ontario's premier lakeside resorts in the heart of the world famous Muskoka ~ Georgian Bay lake district. Located in a quiet sheltered cove on the northern shores of Gloucester Pool, part of the historic Trent Severn Waterway, the resort encompasses over 700 meters (2000 feet) of pristine shoreline and over 100 acres of property.  The views are breathtaking, and it is difficult to believe that the greater Toronto area is only a short 90 minute drive.See more Ontario romantic resort getaways

Family Getaway of the Week

Cottage on a Golden Pond Executive Waterfront Cottage Rental - Tiny,Ontario (Midland/ Penetanguishene Area)

Cottage on a Golden Pond Executive Waterfront Cottage RentalCottage on a Golden Pond Executive Waterfront Cottage Rental -This 2 story 4 season luxury chalet is located on beautiful Farlain Lake in the Midland/ Penetanguishene Area. This very popular Cottage boasts over 2000 square feet of renovated cottage, including hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances. 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms that comfortably sleeps 10 people. Features also include your own private sandy beach and all amenities. This cottage is also in a prime location for both summer and winter activities. The property is a 5-10 minute walk to Awenda Provincial Park which boasts magnificent trails, ski-doing, and hiking and renowned cross country skiing.

Fishing Getaways of the Week

Moose Point Cottages - Crystal Falls, Ontario
Moose Point CottagesMoose Point Cottages - Moose Point is in a unique location on a peninsula between Tomiko & CheboganLakes. Our lakes have an abundant supply of walleye, bass, perch, pike & panfish. Stay in one of our 7 clean fully equipped housekeeping cottages & enjoy fishing from one of our newer boats &  motors. Our 7-day Fishing Package starts at $465 per person plus
taxes This includes cottage, 1 b&m & gas for a minimum of 2 people. 6 people with 2 boats & motors is $285 per person plus taxes.
Our 3-day Fishing Package starts at $275 per person plus taxes This includes cottage, 1 b&m & gas for a minimum of 2 people. 6 people with 2 boats & motors is $230 per person plus taxes. We are 4 hrs. from Toronto.

Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week

Northland Motel - Port Loring, Ontario
Northland MotelNorthland Motel - Come to Port Loring and enjoy the fall colours! Whether your a hunter, fisherman or a nature lover there is something for everyone.
Mid Week Special - stay two consecutive nights get 15%off your stay. Rooms from $65/single



Spa Getaway of the Week

The Briars Resort & Spa - Jacksons Point, Ontario

The Briars Resort & SpaThe Briars Resort & Spa - Soul Sisters Getaway:
Add $50 to any overnight stay

Designed with you and your soul sisters in mind. Share your dreams and relive great moments. Enhance any overnight stay with this wonderful welcome. It includes a delectable tray of treats, a bottle of wine, Spa gift and a cosy Spa robe to wear in your room and each Soul Sister gets a 1/2 hour manicure! (Please book your manicure appointment well before your arrival.)

Attraction of the Week

Hardwood Ski and Bike - Oro Station, Ontario
Hardwood Ski and BikeHardwood Ski and Bike - Located only 7 minutes from Carriage Ridge Resort, Hardwood Ski & Bike offers over 80km of mountain bike trails rates as "Fun", "Gnarly", "Serious" and "Radical". This
season's new "Crank'd" trail will be a favourite for all ages. Getaways include passes at Hardwood Ski & Bike and
accommodation at Carriage Ridge Resort
Summer Solstice Celebration
June 21 - 22, 2011
Come celebrate the Longest Day of the Year with us and join in the fun of an evening ride, traditional solstice bonfire, tug of war, volleyball, Music & Dancing....and more. BBQ included.Cost: Adults $20.00 + HST, Children 12 to 5 $10.00 + HST and Under 5 free. Women's Only One Day MTB Clinic June 25, 2011
 

Attraction of the Week

Huronia Museum & Huron/Ouendat Village - Midland, Ontario

Huronia Museum & Huron/Ouendat VillageHuronia Museum & Huron/Ouendat Village
- The Historic Art of Huronia Gallery in the museum building opened and displays art by David Milne, Homer Watson, Manly MacDonald, Franklin Arbuckle, Hilton Hassell, Mary Hallen (Victorian era watercolours), William J. Wood, Thor Hansen, Ted Lord, Group of Seven artists (A.Y. Jackson, Franz Johnston, J. E. H. MacDonald) along with contemporary art, native art and archaelogical collections of Ouendat and Ojibway First Nations. Other exhibits are about Georgian Bay lighthouses, shipwrecks, maritime and military heritage. There is also an extensive photographic collection of the work of Midland’s long-time professional photographer, John W. Bald.

1 comment:

Susan B. said...

Thank you for the tips, I will definitely go somewhere out for a weekend. Usually I try to look for the historic sightseeing here in Toronto (such as Cabbagetown neighbourhood) but it's never too late for a change.