Fall Fairs
Elmvale Fair
(Flos Township Agricultural Society)
Date: October 6-8, 2011
Web : www.elmvalefallfair.com/
Stay in Barrie, Wasaga Beach
Norwood Fair (Norwood Agricultural Society)
Date: October 8-10, 2011
Web site: www.norwoodfair.com
Stay in Peterborough area.
Erin Fall Fair
Date: October 7-10, 2011
web site http://www.erinfair.ca/
Stay at the Millcroft Inn
Festivals
Apple Harvest Festival
October 7-October 10, 2011
The towns of Thornbury, Clarksburg and Blue Mountain Village.
Activities include live music and entertainment, pumpkin carving for kids and artistic carving demonstrations, fish ladder tours, art gallery demonstrations, scavenger hunts, the Blue Mountain Turkey Tent Sale and Volkswagen test drives to name just a few. Visitors will be sure to see the height of the fall colours along the Niagara Escarpment while enjoying local culinary delights along the Apple Pie Trail on the two mapped out Volkswagen Fall Colour Drives.
Visit www.appleharvestfestival.ca
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Collingwood & Area
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival At Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
October 8-9, 2011
Celebrate the Fall Season with the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival and the return of the popular Arts & Crafts Show and Sale. Harvest activities and displays, the history of corn, Native foods, and more! The quality Arts & Crafts Show features outstanding artisans offering a diverse range of craft and food items. Admission to the show is included in the price of admission to the historic site. See more about Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland Ontario.
Monday, October 03, 2011
Ontario Thanksgiving Events: Featured Thanksgiving Studio Tours, Craft Shows & Festivals October 7-10, 2011
Studio Tours
2011 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
BARRIE, SCENIC HORSESHOE VALLEY, LAKE SIMCOE SHORES, ORILLIA
Friday, October 7 – Monday, October 10, 2011
Open 10 am to 5 pm daily (Free Admission 10 am to 5 pm daily)
This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada's finest artists and craftspeople. Forty artists and fine crafts people will exhibit their work over 4 days and 25 locations. Don't miss this popular Thanksgiving tradition. You'll discover exceptional art, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful fall colours. For tour map and information about the artists.
Visit http://www.images-studio-tour.com or call (705) 790-4790.
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Barrie, Horseshoe Valley, Orillia
Blue Mountain Tour of the Arts
October 8-10, 2011
Thanksgiving weekend Artist's studio tour
Thornbury, Clarksburg, Kimberley
Local artists invite you to their studios to see a wide range of creative arts and meet the artists and their guests. Photography, ceramics, wood and metal work, stained glass, beads and paintings are some of the many creative arts on display. Come out and meet our amazing talent.
Blue Mountain Tour of the Arts website
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Collingwood & Area
Annual Haliburton County Studio Tour 2011
Haliburton County
October 8-9, 2011 Thanksgiving Weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the studios of Haliburton County's artists and craftspeople while enjoying the autumn colours of the Highlands. Visit each studio and experience the creative process. Talk to the artist or watch demonstrations.
Haliburton County Studio Tour Web Site
Area information and accommodation at Haliburton resorts, inns, cottages, hotels
Kinmount & Area Harvest Homecoming Studio Tour
October 8-9, 2011
Thanksgiving Weekend
This tour offers a perfect opportunity for family and friends to spend time together touring beautiful fall scenery and exploring Studios and Artists, all within a 15 km radius of Kinmount.
Kinmount & Area Harvest Homecoming Studio Tour website
accommodation at inns, resort, hotels in Haliburton, Kawarthas
Escarpment Studio Tour
October 8-9, 2011
Thanksgiving Weekend
Bognor, Massie, Queen's Landing, Walters Falls
Spectacular Fall Vistas, Artwork, and Fine Crafts with over 15 artists in and around Bognor, Massie, the Queen’s Valley and Walters Falls
Escarpment Studio Tour Website
accomodation at inns, resort, hotels in escarpment (owen sound, walters falls) area
Festivals
Apple Harvest Festival
October 7-October 10, 2011
The towns of Thornbury, Clarksburg and Blue Mountain Village.
Activities include live music and entertainment, pumpkin carving for kids and artistic carving demonstrations, fish ladder tours, art gallery demonstrations, scavenger hunts, the Blue Mountain Turkey Tent Sale and Volkswagen test drives to name just a few. Visitors will be sure to see the height of the fall colours along the Niagara Escarpment while enjoying local culinary delights along the Apple Pie Trail on the two mapped out Volkswagen Fall Colour Drives.
Visit www.appleharvestfestival.ca
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Collingwood & Area
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival and Arts & Crafts Show and Sale
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Midland
October 8-9, 2011
Features fun on-site activities for children including pumpkin decorating, over 40 outstanding artisans and crafters
Web: www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/
More information & Accommodation in Midland, ON
Thanksgiving Harvest Craft Show
Buckhorn Community Centre
Thanksgiving Weekend
More than 120 artisans from across Canada offer jewelery, designer clothing, soaps, woven goods, handmade furniture, home accessories and even local gastronomical delights including candy, honey, jams and jellies.
Website www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com/
More information & Accommodation in Buckhorn, ON
2011 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
BARRIE, SCENIC HORSESHOE VALLEY, LAKE SIMCOE SHORES, ORILLIA
Friday, October 7 – Monday, October 10, 2011
Open 10 am to 5 pm daily (Free Admission 10 am to 5 pm daily)
This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada's finest artists and craftspeople. Forty artists and fine crafts people will exhibit their work over 4 days and 25 locations. Don't miss this popular Thanksgiving tradition. You'll discover exceptional art, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful fall colours. For tour map and information about the artists.
Visit http://www.images-studio-tour.com or call (705) 790-4790.
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Barrie, Horseshoe Valley, Orillia
Blue Mountain Tour of the Arts
October 8-10, 2011
Thanksgiving weekend Artist's studio tour
Thornbury, Clarksburg, Kimberley
Local artists invite you to their studios to see a wide range of creative arts and meet the artists and their guests. Photography, ceramics, wood and metal work, stained glass, beads and paintings are some of the many creative arts on display. Come out and meet our amazing talent.
Blue Mountain Tour of the Arts website
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Collingwood & Area
Annual Haliburton County Studio Tour 2011
Haliburton County
October 8-9, 2011 Thanksgiving Weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the studios of Haliburton County's artists and craftspeople while enjoying the autumn colours of the Highlands. Visit each studio and experience the creative process. Talk to the artist or watch demonstrations.
Haliburton County Studio Tour Web Site
Area information and accommodation at Haliburton resorts, inns, cottages, hotels
Kinmount & Area Harvest Homecoming Studio Tour
October 8-9, 2011
Thanksgiving Weekend
This tour offers a perfect opportunity for family and friends to spend time together touring beautiful fall scenery and exploring Studios and Artists, all within a 15 km radius of Kinmount.
Kinmount & Area Harvest Homecoming Studio Tour website
accommodation at inns, resort, hotels in Haliburton, Kawarthas
Escarpment Studio Tour
October 8-9, 2011
Thanksgiving Weekend
Bognor, Massie, Queen's Landing, Walters Falls
Spectacular Fall Vistas, Artwork, and Fine Crafts with over 15 artists in and around Bognor, Massie, the Queen’s Valley and Walters Falls
Escarpment Studio Tour Website
accomodation at inns, resort, hotels in escarpment (owen sound, walters falls) area
Festivals
Apple Harvest Festival
October 7-October 10, 2011
The towns of Thornbury, Clarksburg and Blue Mountain Village.
Activities include live music and entertainment, pumpkin carving for kids and artistic carving demonstrations, fish ladder tours, art gallery demonstrations, scavenger hunts, the Blue Mountain Turkey Tent Sale and Volkswagen test drives to name just a few. Visitors will be sure to see the height of the fall colours along the Niagara Escarpment while enjoying local culinary delights along the Apple Pie Trail on the two mapped out Volkswagen Fall Colour Drives.
Visit www.appleharvestfestival.ca
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Collingwood & Area
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival and Arts & Crafts Show and Sale
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Midland
October 8-9, 2011
Features fun on-site activities for children including pumpkin decorating, over 40 outstanding artisans and crafters
Web: www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/
More information & Accommodation in Midland, ON
Thanksgiving Harvest Craft Show
Buckhorn Community Centre
Thanksgiving Weekend
More than 120 artisans from across Canada offer jewelery, designer clothing, soaps, woven goods, handmade furniture, home accessories and even local gastronomical delights including candy, honey, jams and jellies.
Website www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com/
More information & Accommodation in Buckhorn, ON
Fall Colours..Studio Tours...Fall Fairs
Ontario Resort Travel Destination-Association Picks of the Week
Featured Ontario Destinations & Travel Tourism Associations
Municipality of Magnetawan (http://www.magnetawan.com/)The Municipality of Magnetawan is located in the District of Parry Sound between Parry Sound and Burk's Falls. With a population of approximately 1300, Magnetawan is a beautiful, natural area boasting the Magnetawan River and many scenic lakes. From its headwaters in Algonquin Park, the Magnetawan River flows through lakes, rapids and waterfalls as it winds its way to Georgian Bay. The historic lift locks, located in the Village of Magnetawan opened in 1886, making this one of the oldest colonized areas in the Parry Sound District. St. George the Martyr Anglican Church was painted in 1933 by A.J. Casson of the Group of Seven.
Romantic Getaway of the Week
The Irwin Inn - Lakefield, Ontario
The Irwin Inn - Hauntingly beautiful, prestigious Stoney Lake is natural, rugged beauty to perfection. Perched on the south shore, the Irwin Inn offers an escape from life's pressures, a place to unwind, in any season. Experience the country ambience of a starlit sky and outstanding lake views from a luxury suite or cottage with fireplace, and whirlpool, private hot tub or pool. Housed in the main inn is the warm and inviting dining room where a gorgeous, panoramic lake view complements appealing, culinary creations. Fine wine, candlelight dining and beautiful sunsets, are delightful to the senses! Explore nature trails, visit our horses, enjoy a massage, or simply relax. See more Ontario Romantic Resort getaways
Family Getaway of the Week
Best Western North Bay Hotel and Conference Centre - North Bay, Ontario
Best Western North Bay Hotel and Conference Centre - Shades of Autumn Book Two Nights and get 50% OFF your second night PLUS Free breakfast for two. Offer available until November 30, 2011. Ask for your “Autumn Escapes” rate. Terms and Conditions: Offer available only at participating hotel listed. Promotion valid from September 20th – November 30, 2011. Subject to availability. Not applicable to groups and tournaments and not available with any other discounts or offers. Black out dates may apply. See more Ontario Family Resort Getaways
Thanksgiving Getaways of the Week
Blue Mountain Villlage - Blue Mountains, Ontario
Blue Mountain Villlage - There is ALWAYS something to do at BLUE! ...especially Thanksgiving weekend October 7-10 Apple Harvest Festival. The Blue Mountain Village is located in the Town of the Blue Mountains, nestled between the charming communities of Collingwood and Thornbury, at the foot of Ontario’s largest mountain resort, Blue Mountain. See more Ontario Thanksgiving Getaways
Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week
Pine Vista Resort - Lakefield, Ontario
Pine Vista Resort -Relax and take in the fall colours overlooking spectacular Stoney Lake. Thanksgiving Getaway: Familes will enjoy… 3 nights accommodation in cottage or resort townhouse with full kitchen. 4 c bath, satellite TV, deck with BBQ and many with a/c and whirlpool bath. Boat Cruise of Gilchrist Bay. FREE organized recreation activities for the whole family including a wagon ride, Turkey hunt mapping game, movie night, pumpkin carving, our popular Ghost Walk and much more!.Use of the resort facilities- heated pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, canoes/kayaks, trails and more! A Fun and affordable getaway starting at $860/family of four and $740/couple. Spa Getaway of the Week
Christie's Mill Inn & Spa - Port Severn, Ontario
Christie's Mill Inn & Spa -Spa Package: Enjoy relaxation at its best. Pamper yourself with a one night getaway that includes accommodation with a romantic dinner and breakfast for two and a $100 voucher for our spa. Don’t forget your bathing suits to relax in the salt water pool and hot tub! See more Ontario Spa Getaways
Attraction of the Week
MacLaren Art Centre - Barrie, Ontario
MacLaren Art Centre - 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
Attraction of the Week
Midland Tours Inc. - Penetang, Ontario
Midland Tours Inc. - Big Chute Fall Colour Cruises SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 to SUNDAY OCTOBER 9
Midland Tours Inc. offers 2 1/2 hour Fall Colour Tours on the Muskoka Trent-Severn Waterway departing from Port Severn, Ontario. The Serendipity Princess cruises to the Big Chute Marine Railway - only two of its kind in the world.
Regular Sightseeing Cruise $29 Adult $27 Senior $15 child (8-14)
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