Ontario Fall Festivals: Featured Festivals September 23-25, 2011

Fall Festivals Ontario

Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival
Sudbury
September 17 – 25, 2011
Cinefest Sudbury has developed into a 9-day event, evolving into a major cultural tourism event.
Web: www.cinefest.com
More information & Accommodations in Sudbury, ON

Ottawa International Animation Festival
September 21-25, 2011
The Ottawa International Animation Festival is the largest event of its kind in North America, offering the latest in animated films, panels, parties and free workshops for kids and teens.
Web http://www.animationfestival.ca/
More information & Accommodations in Ottawa, ON

Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2011
The annual Rural Ramble - a free self-guided driving tour: History & Heritage weekend (September 24-25) and Arts & Culture  (October 1–2).
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay,  Pembroke and Petawawa

9th Annual Hike Haliburton Festival
Minden
September 23-25, 2011
With a variety of hikes to choose from there is truly something to suit all interests, ages and abilities.
Explore the natural and cultural heritage of the Highlands or just come for a good workout. Register for themed hikes lead by knowledgeable and engaging leaders and personalities or venture out on one or more our scenic public trails with friends and family
Web: www.haliburtonholidays.com/fall/hiking.asp

Pinestone Resort, Conference Centre, Spa & Golf Course is offering a 10% discount on accommodation for Hike Haliburtion participants.
More information & Accommodation in Minden, ON
More information & Accommodation in Haliburton, ON


Annual Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival
Barrie, On
September 23-24, 2011
The 2nd Annual Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival will be held on September 23rd and 24th at Heritage Park in Barrie, Ontario. Hosted by the Kempenfelt Rotary Club, the Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival is a celebration of being Canadian with a focus on the iconic beaver. All proceeds from this event are donated to deserving groups and charities.  The Great Canadian Beaver Race and Festival will welcome two of Canada’s best-known acts Teenage Head and Platinum Blonde.
website  http://www.barriebeaverfestival.com/
Accommodations in the Barrie area

Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
Midland, ON
Franco-Ontarian Day:
September 25, 2011
A celebration of French culture in Ontario with special exhibits and activities.
Info: 705 526-7838
Web: Web Site Click Here

Recommended Accommodation in Midland area

Ontario Fall Colour Events: Featured Festivals Fairs Studio Tours September 23-25, 2011

Fall Fairs Ontario
Huntsville Fall Fair
Date: September 23-25, 2011
website: http://huntsvillelakeofbays.on.ca/
Information on Huntsville Area Hotels,
Inn, Resorts, Cottages

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Fall Studio Tours Ontario


Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour
September 24 & 25, 2011
The Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour is proud to continue its rich legacy of the arts in 2011, our 33rd year of presenting scores of diversely talented artists. The Muskoka landscape and the artists who draw their inspiration from it extend a special welcome to visitors on this glorious weekend in Autumn.  Find Muskoka Romantic Getaways 

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Fall Colours..Studio Tours..Fall Fairs Ontario

Ontario fall colours in resorts and resort destinations north of Toronto offer the best  leaf changes for fun and romance. Studio tours and fall fairs offer great day trips to see the changing leaves.   Discover autumn fall road trips in cottage country north of Toronto with a weekend mini-vacation or pick your last minute getaways  for a quick road trip north at a country inn, cottage, b&b, chalet or  hotel.  Ontario has many overnight family fun getaway packages and romantic getaway packages  for couples during the fall color season.   Plan your  September getaways for  preferred accommodation.  Colour weekends are being planned along with the Thanksgiving long holiday weekend.

Ontario Resort Travel Destination-Association Picks of the Week

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Featured Ontario Destinations & Travel Tourism Associations

Haliburton Highlands Tourism Region (http://www.haliburtonholidays.com)
The Haliburton Highlands is just two hours north of Toronto, but it’s also a world away. Unforgettable countryside sculpted by towering rock formations, majestic forests, postcard-perfect vistas, and scenic, rolling hills. Whether you want to tube down a lazy river or shoot white water in a kayak, this is the place. With more than 600 lakes and miles of picturesque rivers connecting them, a person could explore our waters for a lifetime and never see the same shoreline twice. The natural environment of the Haliburton Highlands inspires the vibrant arts community that continues to flourish – with artist studios, theatre, outdoor concerts, opera and the Haliburton School of the Arts.

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Romantic Getaway of the Week

Ruby's Cottage Resort & B&B - Algonquin Highlands, Ontario

Ruby's Cottage Resort & B&B - Small, friendly lakeside Cottage Resort & B&B on beautiful Boshkung Lake in Haliburton County. Seven lakeside housekeeping cottages (one with personal hot tub), some with woodstoves. The B&B Suite has a personal hot tub. On site games room with satellite TV, ping-pong table; central hot tub room, wireless high speed internet. Complimentary use of canoes, kayaks,paddleboat, sailboards, snowshoes, cross-country skis. Walk, bike, ATV, snowmobile, cross-country and downhill ski, dogsledding nearby. Ice fishing on premises. In summer months, we have a beautiful sandy beach, docks, sunning deck and gazebo. Algonquin Park is only 45 mins drive.

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Family Getaway of the Week

Terrawoods on Muskoka Shores Cottage - Parry Sound, Ontario

Terrawoods on Muskoka Shores Cottage - Come and enjoy the peace and serenity of Horseshoe Lake. The cottages are heated
with fireplaces or wall heaters and if you don’t want to enjoy a camp
fire outside you can always curl up and enjoy the propane fire inside
and the cable TV.. The canoes, kayaks and paddle-boats are all included
and boat & motor rentals are available. The ATV trail is practically
at our door-step.

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Hiking Getaways of the Week

Shamrock Lodge - Port Carling, Ontario

Shamrock Lodge - Cozy lakeside accommodations, Home cooked country breakfasts & Delectable candlelight dining, close to many hiking trails, indoor swimming pool, hot tub & sauna, games rooms with billiards and ping pong. Golfing: Shamrock Lodge is located within minutes of Muskoka’s finest private and public golf courses. Hiking: Explore the woodlands by planning a hike on one or more of many hiking trails, offering breathtaking views of Lake Rosseau and the surrounding rocky landscape

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Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week

Travelodge - North Bay, Ontario

Travelodge. -From starting your day with a refreshing morning swim in
our INDOOR POOL or HOT TUB and COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST, to curling up in your COMFORTABLE bed, we make it happen. Our hotel offers FREE HIGH SPEED internet access and PETS are always welcome and stay FREE. Our TRAVELODGE has a variety of room types in smoking and non-smoking, including KING-SIZED Executive rooms with a fridge and microwave. We offer FREE PARKING and can accommodate busess and transports. Our hotel is within walking distance of the area's largest shopping complex and a few minutes car ride to beautiful
parks and our spectacular waterfront. Thousands of km's of freshly groomed
snowmobile trails are accessible from our back door. TEMPTED?

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Spa Getaway of the Week

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

Ste. Anne's Country Inn Spa - Renewal Day Spa From $149 per person, for the whole day. Enjoy a relaxing day in the country at Canada's Favourite Spa this summer - not only will you receive $100 towards the spa treatment(s) of your choosing, the rest of your day will be preoccupied with calming your mind and body. Linger over a delicious 3-course lunch and choose from a variety of group wellness classes including yoga, meditation, BOSU ball, hiking, walking and stretch class. Your day doesn't have to end after lunch either; take advantage of our pools, steam rooms, walking trails and more, which are all available to you. Don't forget to save room for afternoon tea! Reserve your Summer Renewal Day Spa soon, as there are only 10 available each day on a first-come first-served basis.

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Attraction of the Week

Midland Tours Inc. - Midland, Ontario

Midland Tours Inc. - Midland 30,000 Island 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. Barrie Boat Cruises – Barrie, Ontario Experience the beautiful city of Barrie and it’s local landmarks from the 260-passenger Serendipity Princess as you journey Lake Simcoe’s Kempenfelt Bay. The Serendipity Princess is a unique paddle wheeler complimented by triple decks featuring a patio on the upper level. Morning, afternoon, mid-afternoon and sunset dinner cruises available at competitive prices.

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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!

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