Monday, April 11, 2011

Ontario Getaways Easter Weekend

Summer Road TripMaple Syrup Festival
Ontario travel family fun Easter Long Weekend Getaways  and Easter Day trips provide a warm up to the family fun resort summer vacation.  Spring flowers and romantic sunset walks along a shoreline will refresh or start a spring romance for couples. Start to plan the annual Ontario Family Summer Getaway.  See more information about summer fun attractionsMaple syrup festivals continue through April with maple fudge, maple taffy, pancakes and fresh maple syrup.
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Resort Travel Destination-Association Picks of the Week

Featured Ontario Destinations & Travel Tourism Associations

North MuskokaNorth Muskoka Region (http://www.north-muskoka.com/)
Muskoka is widely recognized as one of Canada's most popular vacation spots. Whether it is a romantic getaway with someone special, a summer family vacation or special group gathering, the many choices of cottage resorts, inns and lodges make North Muskoka an excellent place to spend a holiday. The resorts in North Muskoka have been greeting guests for generations and are a true reflection of the Muskoka vacation experience. The North Muskoka directory features private and family owned accommodations offering: Accommodations only minutes from Algonquin Park, Huntsville and Lake of Bays. Family vacation packages and couples getaways. Weddings and conference venues. Casual restaurants and fine dining.

Romantic Getaway of the Week

Comfort Inn - Sudbury East, Ontario

Comfort InnComfort Inn - Two Night Romance Package 
Take pleasure in a perfect romantic getaway Includes one bottle of wine a gift bag with assorted goodies and 2pm late check-out for up to two people per stay.  
Valid: January 14, 2011 until December 31, 2011 
Requirements: 2 night stay

Family Getaway of the Week

Algonquin Woods - Emsdale, Ontario

Algonquin WoodsAlgonquin 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.

Fishing Getaways of the Week

Kashaga Lodge - Haliburton, Ontario
Kashaga LodgeKashaga Lodge - Kashaga Lodge encompasses a full 5-acres on the shoreline of Lake Kashagawigamog, one of Haliburton's largest and most scenic lakes. There are relatively few accommodation units, which means the property is never crowded. One of the things that makes Kashaga Lodge unique is the wide variety of accommodation types available, each with its own character and ammenities.

Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week

Corbett Cove Vacation Residences - Dwight, Ontario
Corbett Cove Vacation ResidencesCorbett Cove Vacation Residences - Upscale Corbett Cove is truly a Home away from Home with features including: Octagonal four seasons Muskoka Room overlooking Lake of Bays, 2 full bathrooms, king bed, queen bed, luxurious duvets, den with queen pull out, 2 fireplaces one in master bedroom, high speed internet, satellite TV, DVD player, outside BBQ, fully equipped kitchen with dish washer. Property has private beach with canoes and kayaks. Stay for a few days, or stay for a week, bring your business with you, or have a vacation. Greatly reduced rates for April from $295.00 per night with a 3 night minimum.

Spa Getaway of the Week

Delta Sherwood Inn - Port Carling, Ontario

Delta Sherwood InnDelta Sherwood Inn - Just for Two Romance Package Delta Sherwood Inn is the perfect location for a quiet romantic getaway. On the shores of Lake Joseph, featuring tremendous dining and the Amba Health & Beauty Spa. Sherwood is the ideal spot to relax and rejuvenate.Package includes: accommodation, romantic dinner for two daily, breakfast for two daily, one bottle of sparkling wine per stay.



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. The Huron/Ouendat Village The Huron/Ouendat Village represents life between AD 1500-1600, just prior to the arrival of Europeans. The village has the following components: shaman’s lodge, wigwam, masks, fish racks, longhouse, sweat lodge, corn field, bone pit, fur drying rack, burial rack.

Attraction of the Week

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve - Haliburton, Ontario

Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd.Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve - Wolf Centre - Our wolves roam freely in a 15 acre enclosure. The Wolf Centre contains numerous exhibits, a small cinema/classroom, a retail area featuring a wide selection of wolf related books, tapes and graphics as well as a large indoor observatory overlooking the feeding area within the wolf compound.
Hours of operation: Victoria Day Weekend to Thanksgiving Weekend ( 7 days a week 10 am - 5pm) Remainder of Year (Saturday & Sundays 10 am - 5 pm) Adult: $10.00 Children and Youths under 18: $6.00 Family : $22.00 includes HST