Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ontario Winter Travel February Featured Weekend Getaways 

Romantic Getaway of the Week

Barry's Bay Cottage Resort - Barry's Bay, Ontario

Barry's Bay Cottage ResortBarry's Bay Cottage Resort - Looking for that romantic getaway where the first thing you see every morning is the gorgeous lake view? Where the only sounds you hear are the rustling trees, the singing birds and chirping chipmunks? Where the biggest decision of the day is shall I go for a paddle down the lake or read another chapter in my book? Then look no further.
Couples Romantic Getaways north of Toronto 



Spa Getaway of the Week
Pretty River Valley Country Inn - Blue Mountain, Ontario
Pretty River ValleyPretty River Valley Country Inn - Girls Weekend Getaway at Scandinave Spa & Pretty River Valley Country
$111.00 per person per night based on four sharing a Croft
Enjoy two night’s accommodation in a Croft with sparkling wine upon arrival. Complimentary full country breakfasts. Enjoy outdoor hot tub, salt water pool, free popcorn, DVD’s and an all day bath pass to nearby spa. (Upgrades for a massage available) www.prettyriverinn.com 705-445-7598


Spa Getaways north of Toronto

Family Getaway of the Week

Tally - Ho Inn - Huntsville, Ontario

Tally - Ho InnTally - Ho Inn - Why hibernate? Enjoy winter!
Haliburton Highlands has fun for everyone! Skate, ski, toboggan, ride the natural track luge, or experience the thrill of driving a dog sled team. Or just relax and take in the beautiful scenery. Call now, your cottage awaits.  Enjoy 15% off* our regular rates October through to May. * excludes holidays and long weekends.


Family Getaways in resort destinations

Seasonal February Getaway of the Week

Beauview Cottage Resort - Huntsville, Ontario

Bayview Wildwood Resort Beauview Cottage Resort - WINTER 2012 SPECIAL:  From January 9, 2012 offered Monday to Thursdays in January February and March $179/cottage per night for any cottage with a hot tub with a 2 night minimum stayDown Hill Ski or Snowboard Package Hidden Valley Downhill Skiing, (ski rentals available) Please ask for downhill skiing or snowboarding package rate
Snow Tubing Package Rock Ridge Snow Tube Rides Please ask for snowtubing package rate

February Getaways north in Ontario



Weekend Getaway of the Week

At Cooper Lake Cottage - Haliburton, Ontario

At Cooper Lake CottagesAt Cooper Lake Cottage - Your unique 1 bedroom Cedar Log Cottage awaits, fireplace lit. Private quiet forest surroundings located Algonquin Park, Huntsville, Dwight area on 35 acres overlooking picturesque Cooper Lake . Sand beach, dock, hiking, canoeing, fishing, and back country adventure.
Sleeps 1 – 4 year round

Winter Getaways north of Toronto

Winter Getaway of the Week

Moulin Wakefield Mill - Wakefield, (Greater Ottawa Area)

Wakefield Mill Inn & SpaMoulin Wakefield Mill - Winter Tube Sliding Package. December 26, 2011 -March 31, 2012. Package includes:1 night stay. Table d'hôte dinner. Full country breakfast. Gratuities on the meals. Use of outdoor hot tub. 1 Day Tube Sliding Pass at Ski Edelweiss. From $170.00 per person. All rates are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change without notice.
Winter Getaways north of Toronto

Ontario Attraction Getaway of the Week

MacLaren Art Centre - Barrie, Ontario

MacLaren Art CentreMacLaren Art Centre - Battle of the Bands February 24, 2012 - 6:30 pm Admission $50. Drawing on the considerable musical talents of members of Barrie’s financial services and medical professions, the annual Battle of the Bands at the MacLaren Art Centre has become one of the most celebrated musical events of the year!  The night features live music, dancing and delicious cuisine. Proceeds from the event support the MacLaren Art Centre, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and the Kempenfelt Rotary Club. This year’s event feature the musical stylings of  The Bailouts, The Coalition, Code Blue, Tres Kool, Bunker, Vital Organs and Threebird. Tickets $50,  on sale February 3 at 10:00 am. (maximum 10 tickets per person).
Ontario Attractions north of Toronto

Ontario Resort Destination of the Week

Municipality of Magnetawan 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.


Ontario Resort Destinations north of Toronto

Featured Winter Carnivals, Maple Syrup Festivals and February Festivals & Events February 24-26, 2012

 Winter Carnivals 


Romancing the Jewel of the North
North Bay, ON
February 25-26,  2012
 Come and enjoy the competitors flying and piloting their kites on the 25 kilometre course on Lake Nipissing and partake in Dog Sled Rides, Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Outdoor Shopping at the Trade Winds Mall and Licensed Food tent, Ice Skating, Snowmobile rides, Face Painting, Kite making, Snowman building, Bon Fire, Kite lessons, Ice fishing, Slap shot competitionn, Longest winter golf Drive… and a host of other great winter activities!
Romancing the Jewel of the North website Info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  North Bay, ON

Annual Dwight Winter Carnival
Dwight
February 23-25, 2012
Tto your Ontario Winter Carnival page. Pancake breakfast, kids games, horse drawn wagon rides, chainsaw carving, spaghetti dinner, carnival dance, princess pageant, live entertainment, vendors, indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family and more!
Dwight winter carnival info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Dwight, ON

Gravenhurst Winter Carnival
Gravenhurst
February 25-26, 2012
The Winter Carnival is back! Lots of fun for the whole family.
Gravenhurst winter carnival info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Gravenhurst, ON   Gravehurst Hotels on-line
Kapuskasing Winter Carnival
Kapuskasing
February 21-26, 2012
A celebration of winter! Outdoor and indoor activities for the entire family
Kapusakasing winter carnival info
Kapuskasing hotels on-line

Kirkland Lake Winter Carnival
Kirkland Lake
February 16- March 4, 2012
The Winter Carnival is a community event focused on children events. Highlights include the Mush for Gold Dog Sled Races and the Annual National CSRA Canadian Snowcross Championship Event.
Kirkland Lake winter carnival info
Kirkland Lake Hotels on-line

Maple Syrup Festival

Maple Syrup Season "Kick Off"  in Muskoka
Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville
Saturday February 25 
Join the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) to celebrate the start of the Ontario maple syrup season at the Deerhurst sugarbush (behind Deerhurst Highlands golf clubhouse).  
See more on Deerhurst resort,
Check here for Maple Syrup festivals and events north in Ontario.


February Events


MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Battle of the Bands
February 24, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Fees:  Admission $50
Drawing on the considerable musical talents of members of Barrie’s financial services and medical professions, the annual Battle of the Bands at the MacLaren Art Centre has become one of the most celebrated musical events of the year!  The night features live music, dancing and delicious cuisine.
Proceeds from the event support the MacLaren Art Centre, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and the Kempenfelt Rotary Club.  This year’s event feature the musical stylings of  The Bailouts, The Coalition, Code Blue, Tres Kool, Bunker, Vital Organs and Threebird.
Tickets $50,  on sale February 3 at 10:00 am. (maximum 10 tickets per person)
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Barrie, ON

Hardwood Ski & Bike
Jackrabbit Festival & Races
Oro
February 25, 2012
The Jackrabbit Festival is a great time for kids to take part in activities with all the kids from that day's Jackrabbit sessions.  They will take part in several on snow activities like scavenger hunts, obsticle courses, relay races, monster ski challenges, games like soccer or tag and lots more.  After the on snow actvities Jackrabbit kids are brought back to the main chalet area where they have their hot chocolate and roasted hotdogs and marshmallows by the fire.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels   Barrie, ON   Orillia, ON

Sir Sam's Ski & Bike
Haliburton
February 24-25, 2012
Ladies Day
Book Early!  Limited Tickets.
Friday February 24,  2012
Free Ski Rentals. $125/person.   Includes, Pancake breakfast, BBQ Lunch & Dinner
Final Race of Sir Sam’s Ski Challenge
Saturday February 25, 2012
Lots of cash and prizes to be won!! 
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Haliburton, ON
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Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve
In Search of the Elusive Wolf
February 25th 2012
Haliburton Forests’ resident biologist will be your personal guide for the day.  You will trek over hill and dale on snowshoes into “wolf country” in search of signs of this elusive animal.  Participants will learn about the natural history of the area, the home of the wolf.  At mid-day you will be provided with a hardy campfire lunch in the heart of the forest.
Fee: $55.00/adult, $35.00/youth plus HST
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Haliburton, ON

Skating, Snowshoeing + Horse & Wagon Rides in the Village
Blue Mountain Village
Blue Mountains
January 1 - February 29, 2012
Come to Blue Mountain Village and enjoy the area's largest free outdoor skating rink*! Meet at Windy O'Neill's Irish Pub every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm for a free Horse & Wagon ride through the Village. Grab your snowshoes and meet outside Columbia Sports Store every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am for a free guided snowshoe walk*
*weather permitting & rentals available.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Collingwood-Blue Mountain ON
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Canadian Ice Fishing Championship
Lake Simcoe, Sutton, Town of Georgina
February 25-26, 2012
Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels   Lake Simcoe Area

Minden Annual Family Fish Derby
Pigeon Lake
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Entry Fee $20.00 ($10.00 for 10 and under) - Start Time 8:00 a.m. Weigh in 2:00 p.m.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes and many other prizes available.
WELCOME EVERYONE TO ANOTHER FUN FILLED DAY OF FISHING ON PIGEON LAKE!
The Firemen's grill will be set up for food and beverages. All proceeds will go to the Minden Fire Dept equipment fund.
Minden Family Fish Derby Info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Minden, ON

8th Annual Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Festival
Cannington
February 27 -28, 2012
Fun-filled weekend of dog sled racing, horse & wagon rides, métis village set-up, outdoor stage, marketplace & children's games like the toilet seat toss. Indoor warm up area and exotic petting zoo
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels   Peterborough, ON
See more Ontario February events