Your source for last-minute getaways and day trips for Fall 2012 vacations in Ontario resort destinations.
ONTARIO STUDIO TOURS
Featured Studio Tour:
2012 Images Thanksgiving Studio TourORO MEDONTE, SCENIC HORSESHOE VALLEY, LAKE SIMCOE SHORES, ORILLIA
October 5-8, 2012
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. Over thirty artists and fine crafts people
will exhibit their work over 4 days and 16 locations. You'll find an amazing selection of paintings, pottery, textiles, metal and glass, photography, woodcraft,
jewellery, basketry, clothing and accessories – from fine art and sculpture to home décor and fashion to funky and fun! Don't miss this popular Thanksgiving
tradition. You'll discover exceptional art, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful
fall colours.
More information & accommodation at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Barrie, Horseshoe Valley, Orillia
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FEATURED THANKSGIVING HARVEST FESTIVAL, ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Midland, ON
October 6 and 7
Showcasing over 35 exceptional artisans and craftspeople during this two-day festival. Fun activities for the whole family. On the historic site, families can decorate pumpkins, try teas and cornbread in the cookhouse, sample historic foods, and enjoy a corn roast.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Midland, ON
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FALL FAIRS
Harvest festivals and fun fairs run through the fall & autumn season
until the end of October and in some areas into November. Enjoy
the fall foliage colors with fall colours (colors) road trips.
Ontario Travel to Thanksgiving Harvest Festivals & Fairs Week of October 1-7, 2012
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SKI and SNOWBOARD SWAPS
Collingwood Area
Collingwood Ski and Snowboard Swap
Thanksgiving Weekend Oct 4-8, 2012
Blue Mountain Resort's Southbase Lodge
Haliburton Area
Sir Sam's Ski & Bike
Sir Sam's Ski Swap Thanksgiving Weekend SATURDAY Oct. 6, 2012
From 11:00 - 4:30 pm. Scenic chairlift rides, complimentary food, drinks and draws. Great savings on season passes and books of 8 tickets. Don't miss out on these great savings and fun filled day.
Huntsville Area
Hidden Valley Ski Area Ski & Snowboard Sale
Thanksgiving Weekend, October 6th & 7th
Buy and sell new and used Nordic, Alpine and Snowboard Equipment!
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BARRIE, Ontario
Pumpkin Festival and Haunted Adventure
Chappell Farms
Barrie, ON
September 22 -October 31, 2012
Pick your own perfect pumpkin! Experience the corn maze, wagon rides, haunted barn, Magic shows, live entertainment and more.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Barrie, ON
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BLUE MOUNTAINS - COLLINGWOOD, Ontario
Blue Mountain Village
Blue Mountains, ON
OCTOBER 6-8
Top 100 Ontario Event
There’s no better way to spend Thanksgiving Weekend than surrounded by the fall colours of the Blue Mountains. Enjoy free activities including live music, pumpkin carving, buskers, hiking, biking, and fall driving tours throughout Clarksburg, Thornbury and Blue Mountain Village.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Blue Mountains / Collingwood
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HALIBURTON, Ontario
Sir Sam 's Ski & Bike
Haiburton, ON
Huge Savings at Open House 2012 Thanksgiving Saturday
*Save on Season Passes, Books of 8 Tickets & Lesson Programs*
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSESaturday Oct 6th from 11:00am-4:00 pm
Complimentary refreshments and snacks, scenic chairlift rides, free draw. Algonquin Outfitters will be offering great discounts on ski equipment and clothing as well as mountain bikes and accessories.
Purchase you Family/ Individual Season Passes and save !!!
Save $200.00 off Family Season Pass & $100.00 off individual season passes
Also save an additional $25.00 off of books of 8 tickets
Save 10% off lesson programs
Season pass holders receive a Value Voucher worth approximately $300.00 in savings !!!
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, Ontario
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MEAFORD, Ontario
Scarecrow Invasion
Meaford
September & October, 2012
Thousands of scarecrows inhabit Meaford from
mid-September to mid-October.
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HUNTSVILLE & OWEN SOUND, Ontario
Canadian Spirit: 2012Owen Sound
April 4- October 30, 2012
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Tom Thomson's First Trip to Algonquin Park, with event at participating community partners from Owen Sound and Huntsville.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Owen Sound, Huntsville
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LAND O' LAKES DESTINATION
Taste Fest at Sharbot Lake Farmers Market
October 4, 2012
Enjoy a day sampling local vendors wares! Many samples are available throughout the season, but for Taste Fest, every vendor goes all out to provide samples of their wares and end the season with a festive flair.
October 4, 2012
Enjoy a day sampling local vendors wares! Many samples are available throughout the season, but for Taste Fest, every vendor goes all out to provide samples of their wares and end the season with a festive flair.
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ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS DESTINATION
September 15 – October 25, 2012
McDonalds Corners
Visitors can enjoy a walk on the nature trails through the 730 acre maple bush as the leaves change. Hearty pancake meals are served inside the heritage log chalet.
National Family Week -October 1-7
Family Festival BBQ
Petawawa Heritage Village
October 4, 2012
Come join us for a BBQ and lots of other goodies. Come watch the fiddlers, go for pony rides (Hope Reins Equine Assisted Therapies), get your photo taken at the antique photo booth, visit the carpenter, blacksmith and voyageur shops, join in on old time crafts plus much more!
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OTTAWA & OTTAWA VALLEY DESTINATION
September 1 – October 31, 2012
The Rural Ramble is a celebration of rural living at its best. Every year thousands of visitors flock to the region to bask in the glow of the brilliant fall colours and experience the Ottawa Valley first hand. The 2012 Rural Ramble will be a free event, running from September 1st to October 31st, allowing Rural Ramblers' to customize their own fall touring experience - a free self-guided driving tour featuring four themes: Adventure & Exploration, Agriculture & Food, History & Heritage, and Arts & Culture.
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay, Pembroke and Petawawa
Heritage Mica Festival
Perth
June 24–October 6, 2012
Activities include Voyageur Canoe trips, Communty Theatre presentations, guided trips into the Silver Queen Mine, a 10 km Fun Run, music, heritage display, children's programs, Heritage Walk Mine Tour and Thanksgiving Dinner at the Miners’ Bunkhouse.
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FISHING TOURNAMENTS
Barrie Bassmasters open Balsalm Lake BassBalsalm Lake Provincial Park, Coboconk, ON
October 7, 2012
Live release bass tournament
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