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 counrty north of Toronto. 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
Georgian Bay Waters Virtual Eco Museum (www.georgianbayecomuseum.com)
The waters of Georgian Bay flow from many of the freshest rivers, streams, and fresh water springs in the world. Much of Georgian Bay's water starts flowing from the watershedd surrounding the Bay
(a bay that is so immense that Samuel Chaplain called it a "Sweet Sea" en francais, "La Mer Douce" . Many say Georgian Bay is the sixth Great Lake. Georgian Bay Eco Museum attempts to present an overview of Georgian Bay as a tourist destination, and the importance of the watersheds that flow into Georgian Bay...providing a wealth of recreation opportunities that include beach locations, hiking trails, canoe & kayaking routes, water falls, agricultural
communities, waterfront resorts, restaurants & cafes, and farmers' markets; The area includes significant United Nations Biosphere Reserves, National and Provincial Parks, and numerous Ontario Conservation areas. See Georgian Bay Eco Museum or check Georgian
Bay Quick Links.
Romantic Getaway of the Week
Pine Vista - Lakefield, Ontario
Pine Vista Resort - Re-connect and rekindle your romance with this amazing Couple’s Getaway. Couples will enjoy... Two nights accommodation in a one bedroom townhouse with full kitchen and deck with BBQ. Enjoy a two person whirlpool bath, wood burning fireplace and satellite TV. Complimentary bottle of wine. Treat your special someone to a therapeutic massage for pampering and relaxation. Mid-week ~ $260/couple or Weekend ~ $310/couple (Taxes are additional). Time together can be spent enjoying all resort facilities including our indoor hot tub, “Hot Tub Under the Stars”, 8 km of hike/bike nature trails, variety of recreation equipment and more! . A wonderful gift for a Birthday, Anniversary or Honeymoon. Check Availability Online!
Cutter's Cove Cottages - Enjoy the north country in the summer on a family vacation. We are a young family oriented resort. Nine picturesque cottages. Sandy beach in a secluded bay. Assorted watercraft, water slide, children's playhouse, screened in gazebo at beach. Summer rates starting at $700 weekly. Close to Algonquin and Arrowhead Provincial Parks. Beautiful countryside abounds!
Muskey's Landing - Golf Package$85 per person / dbl.occ. Any night, weekday or weekend in one of our Hotel rooms. $77.00* per
night. Includes one round of Golf per person at GOLF BONAIRE *Prices per person based on double occupancy, taxes extra.
Red Pine Wilderness Lodge - Experience the quality of fly in fishing without the expense! Within a six hour drive from Toronto, our full service lodge on Lady Evelyn Lake can take you by boat to an outstanding northern fishing adventure. Cottage Rates: Cottages have all the basic kitchen needs, ( including those little things everyone seems to forget like dish soap, dish towels, paper towels etc.) Shore lunch kits (utensils, beans, onions, cooking oil, Red Pine's own "Magic Mix" for fish) Small cooler for packed lunch (with freezer pack) All guests are invited to a weekly Shorelunch (hosted by the owner) All linen for beds is provided, Bath towels, hand towels and washcloths are provided A Complimentary shore lunch hosted by the camp owner is included in your trip
Hockley Valley Resort - Just for YouYou’re Invited... Bring a friend & enjoy a day at The Spa ONLY $149*Exclusive offer, Monday through Thursday, for July! LADIES PAMPERING followed by a hydrating mini facial ending with a luxurious scalp treatment. Experience what it is to be truly pampered. Start with a full body aromatherapy massage
Muskoka Wildlife Centre - Take a walk through the forest and explore our trails which feature the largest collection of native wildlife in the province. Our exhibits of live animals include moose, wolves, eagles, bears, beavers, lynx, owls, wolverines, falcons, various reptiles and amphibians and much more. Enjoy daily park programming like our "Meet the Creature" sessions and our "Beast Feasts". Located 20 minutes north of Orillia or 10 minutes south of Gravenhurst, right on Highway 11 North. OPEN WEEKENDS ALL YEAR!
The MacLarenArtCentre - is Simcoe County’s regional public
art gallery with a year-round programme of contemporary local, regional,
national and international exhibitions. Located in downtown Barrie close
to the waterfront, the MacLaren is housed in a beautiful, award-winning
building that combines a renovated 1917 Carnegie library and a contemporary addition. The complex includes multiple galleries, visible storage, an
education centre, an outdoor sculpture courtyard, café, gift shop and
framing department. www.maclarenart.com
Pine Vista Resort - Re-connect and rekindle your romance with this amazing Couple’s Getaway. Couples will enjoy... Two nights accommodation in a one bedroom townhouse with full kitchen and deck with BBQ. Enjoy a two person whirlpool bath, wood burning fireplace and satellite TV. Complimentary bottle of wine. Treat your special someone to a therapeutic massage for pampering and relaxation. Mid-week ~ $260/couple or Weekend ~ $310/couple (Taxes are additional). Time together can be spent enjoying all resort facilities including our indoor hot tub, “Hot Tub Under the Stars”, 8 km of hike/bike nature trails, variety of recreation equipment and more! . A wonderful gift for a Birthday, Anniversary or Honeymoon. Check Availability Online!See more Ontario romantic resort getaways
Family Getaway of the Week
Cutter's Cove Cottages - Emsdale, Ontario
Cutter's Cove Cottages - Enjoy the north country in the summer on a family vacation. We are a young family oriented resort. Nine picturesque cottages. Sandy beach in a secluded bay. Assorted watercraft, water slide, children's playhouse, screened in gazebo at beach. Summer rates starting at $700 weekly. Close to Algonquin and Arrowhead Provincial Parks. Beautiful countryside abounds! See more Ontario Family Resort Getaways
Golf Getaways of the Week
Muskey's Landing - Port Severn, Ontario
Muskey's Landing - Golf Package$85 per person / dbl.occ. Any night, weekday or weekend in one of our Hotel rooms. $77.00* per night. Includes one round of Golf per person at GOLF BONAIRE *Prices per person based on double occupancy, taxes extra.
Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week
Red Pine Wilderness Lodge - Haileybury, Ontario
Red Pine Wilderness Lodge - Experience the quality of fly in fishing without the expense! Within a six hour drive from Toronto, our full service lodge on Lady Evelyn Lake can take you by boat to an outstanding northern fishing adventure. Cottage Rates: Cottages have all the basic kitchen needs, ( including those little things everyone seems to forget like dish soap, dish towels, paper towels etc.) Shore lunch kits (utensils, beans, onions, cooking oil, Red Pine's own "Magic Mix" for fish) Small cooler for packed lunch (with freezer pack) All guests are invited to a weekly Shorelunch (hosted by the owner) All linen for beds is provided, Bath towels, hand towels and washcloths are provided A Complimentary shore lunch hosted by the camp owner is included in your trip Spa Getaway of the Week
Hockley Valley Resort - Orangeville, Ontario
Hockley Valley Resort - Just for YouYou’re Invited... Bring a friend & enjoy a day at The Spa ONLY $149*Exclusive offer, Monday through Thursday, for July! LADIES PAMPERING followed by a hydrating mini facial ending with a luxurious scalp treatment. Experience what it is to be truly pampered. Start with a full body aromatherapy massage Attraction of the Week
Muskoka Wildlife Centre - Severn Bridge, Ontario
Muskoka Wildlife Centre - Take a walk through the forest and explore our trails which feature the largest collection of native wildlife in the province. Our exhibits of live animals include moose, wolves, eagles, bears, beavers, lynx, owls, wolverines, falcons, various reptiles and amphibians and much more. Enjoy daily park programming like our "Meet the Creature" sessions and our "Beast Feasts". Located 20 minutes north of Orillia or 10 minutes south of Gravenhurst, right on Highway 11 North. OPEN WEEKENDS ALL YEAR! Attraction of the Week
MacLarenArtCentre - Barrie, Ontario
The MacLarenArtCentre - is Simcoe County’s regional public art gallery with a year-round programme of contemporary local, regional,
national and international exhibitions. Located in downtown Barrie close
to the waterfront, the MacLaren is housed in a beautiful, award-winning
building that combines a renovated 1917 Carnegie library and a contemporary addition. The complex includes multiple galleries, visible storage, an
education centre, an outdoor sculpture courtyard, café, gift shop and
framing department. www.maclarenart.com
