SANTA CLAUS PARADES
Ottawa Help Santa Toy Parade
November 23, 2013 5pm
From Canadian War Museum along Wellington Street to Ottawa City Hall,
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Collingwood Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2013 5pm
Christmas Launch All Day. Collingwood’s Historic Downtown transforms into a wintery playground with dazzling holiday lighting installations, seasonal winter magical banners and a day filled with unique signature events to launch the holiday season.
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Minden Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2013 11:30am
Meet Santa after the parade, hot chocolate, free photographs with Santa, treats...lots of fun for the kids!
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Alliston Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2013 6pm
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Port Carling Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2013Come watch the Santa Claus Parade then after come into the Community Centre to visit Santa, have hot dogs and hot chocolate, take part in cookie decorating, face painting tree decorating, and carol singing.
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Aurora Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2013 6pm
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Barry’s Bay Santa Claus Parade
November 23 2013
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Sault Ste. Marie Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2013 6pm
Twinkling lights, a nip in the air, and the anticipation of the upcoming holiday season set the stage for the Rotary Santa Claus Parade.
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Kingston Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2013 Nighttime Santa Parade 5pm
Come on out and enjoy the lights and magic of this parade.
Port Perry Santa Claus Parade
November 23, 2013 5pm
One of the largest parades in Durham Region.
Mactier Santa Claus Parade
November 24, 2013 1pm
After the parade there will be free public skating, free hot dogs and hot chocolate & pictures with Santa at the Community Centre.
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Orillia Santa Claus Parade
November 24, 2013One of the largest Christmas parades north of Toronto! Over 100 float, bands and of course, Santa himself, bring "Santa's Workshop" to life.
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North Bay Santa Claus Parade
November 24, 2013 12pm
This year's theme is Candy Land
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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES and FESTIVALS OF TREES and LIGHTS
Sault. Ste. Marie
November 21-24, 2013
Three ballrooms are transformed into a wonderland of festive decorations, trees and wreaths. Music, auctions, raffles food and drink make a memorable events for the family.
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Christmas Tree Lighting
Midland Town Dock
November 22, 2013
Celebrate the season with a magical glow of lights, sing along to Christmas carols, drink hot chocolate and visit with Santa.
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Festival of TreesMinden -Minden Hills Cultural CentreNovember 22-24, 2013
Festival of Trees is a magical event for the entire family, filled with wonderful things to see, interesting shops to visit, fun activities for children and a few surprises all with a Christmas theme. Find one of a kind decorated trees, garlands, wreaths & centre pieces.
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Light Up the ParkParry Sound
November 22, 2013 Market Square Park
An annual event to start the Festive Season. Free turkey draws and hot chocolate. Music and caroling followed by a visit from Santa.
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Festival of Trees
Sudbury
Throughout November 2013
Catch the spirit over the holidays by viewing & bidding on over 60 beautifully decorated wreaths and Christmas Trees while enjoying musical performances by local musicians and activities for the kids.
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Festival of Trees
Orillia
Throughout November 2013
The Festival site will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland decked with holiday wreaths and 'tree after glorious tree' in beautifully designed settings located at The Orillia Square Mall .
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Festival of Northern Lights Catch The Magic
Owen Sound
November 15, 2013 to January 4, 2014
More than 300 light displays twinkling along the banks of the Sydenham River and at Harrison Park. Several weeks of events, including concerts, craft shows, a Santa Claus parade, house tours, horse-drawn carriage rides and Christmas celebrations. The festival is a National Winter Lights Champion and Festivals & Events Ontario Multiple Award Winner.
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Kapuskasing Festival of Lights
Kapuskasing, ON
November 16, 2013 to beginning of January 2014
Riverside park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 100,000 shimmering lights and displays.
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CHRISTMAS BAZAARS and ARTS & CRAFT SHOWS
Midhurst Arts and Crafts Home
TourSaturday, November 23, from 10-5 and Sunday, November, 24, 2013...from 10-4 pm.Free, self-guided shopping tour in homes and studios. . One of a kind paintings, pottery, jewellery, soap, candles, home decor and sweet treats! The tour is free and visits 14 homes Midhurst and Snow Valley with over 30 Artisans. Tour map and details available at www.midhurstartsandcrafts.com
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Annual Holiday Treasures Arts and Crafts Show & Sale
Rosemont, ON Dufferin Museum
November 23– December 8, 2013
Over 40 artists and artisans. One-of-a-kind items include candlesticks, clothing, jewellery, baskets, two and three dimensional works of art, seasonal wreaths and decorations, wooden bowls and hooked rugs, candles, honey, bath products and much more!
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Winter Gift Show & Sale
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
Collingwood
October 30, 2013 - January 5, 2014
Holiday Gifts Galore! Over 40 artists and artisans will be filling the Arts Center with a rich assortment of unique, one-of-a-kind creations...and, at very festive prices! Paintings • Photographs • Pottery • Hand-made clothing • Jewellery • Sculpture and Carvings • Furniture • Glass works ...and more
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CHRISTMAS PARTIES and GETAWAYS
Plan ahead for festive parties with friends and families and your family holiday getaway.
Snow Valley Resort
Christmas with Neighbours
Snow Valley is proud to offer a festive evening of Dining, Dancing & Festive Cheer . Whether it's your company Christmas Party or your gathering with friends & family let them take care of all the details. Reserve with Snow Valley and enjoy a wonderful evening of Chirstmas With Neighbours!
Kempenfelt Conference Centre -Barrie
Christmas Lunches, Christmas Dining, Festive Buffet Dinner and Dance and Christmas Party B&B Specials
Book a guest room after your Christmas function at a special Christmas B&B Rate of $75 per room based on double occupancy. Rate includes accommodation and a full hot station-style breakfast buffet for two in the morning.
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SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAPCHRISTMAS PARTIES and GETAWAYS
Plan ahead for festive parties with friends and families and your family holiday getaway.
Snow Valley Resort
Christmas with Neighbours
Snow Valley is proud to offer a festive evening of Dining, Dancing & Festive Cheer . Whether it's your company Christmas Party or your gathering with friends & family let them take care of all the details. Reserve with Snow Valley and enjoy a wonderful evening of Chirstmas With Neighbours!
- Friday November 29th
- Saturday December 7th
- Saturday December 14th
Kempenfelt Conference Centre -Barrie
Christmas Lunches, Christmas Dining, Festive Buffet Dinner and Dance and Christmas Party B&B Specials
Book a guest room after your Christmas function at a special Christmas B&B Rate of $75 per room based on double occupancy. Rate includes accommodation and a full hot station-style breakfast buffet for two in the morning.
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Madawaska Mountain
Barry's Bay
November 23-24, 2013
Come and browse new and used ski and snow board equipment for sale at great prices. Purchase your season pass.
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Carriage Ridge Resort Fall Getaway Offer
October 21 - November 24, 2013
Stay at Carriage Ridge Resort and enjoy the Fall colours. Have fun at a local farm, visit a haunted house or hike through the woods.
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FAMILY FUN
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre-Midland
November 23-24
Live Animal Show. Wet n' Scaly.
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November 23-24Live Animal Show. Wet n' Scaly.
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MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
November 24Families can enjoy an afternoon exploring art while they create wonderful works to enjoy at home. Regional artists lead the workshops, and activities suit all ages and levels of experience.
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PLAN AHEAD FOR CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons -Midland
First Light
Evenings November 28, 29 & 30 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sainte-Marie’s “First Light” is a must-see event with a great line-up of family activities and performers, all amidst the spectacular glow of over 5,000 candles.
Admission is $10.00 per person (Children 5 and under are free), with a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the local food bank.
First Light
Admission is $10.00 per person (Children 5 and under are free), with a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the local food bank.
Celebrate SantaFest & Thank Santa Events
Santa’s Village, Bracebridge Muskoka
SantaFest DaysDecember 21 to 23, 2013
and
Thank Santa Day
December 28, 2013
11:00am until 4:00pm
Come celebrate winter and the joy of the season with Santa and his Elves!
Admission is $8.00/person and children under 2 are free
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HOLIDAY SEASON CONCERTS
Plan ahead for Holiday Season Concerts
Rock Your Holiday Season with Live Concerts at Deerhurst
Kim Mitchell Holiday Party | Saturday, December 7, 2013
Dinner & Concert: $79* per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Book Concert & Dinner here or call (855) 461-4393, option #3
Overnight Package . Stayover from $288* per night
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David Wilcox Holiday Party | Saturday, November 30, 2013
Concert only: $44* per person, plus tax
Dinner & Concert: $79* per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Book Concert & Dinner here or call (855) 461-4393, option #3
Concert only: $44* per person, plus tax
Dinner & Concert: $79* per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Book Concert & Dinner here or call (855) 461-4393, option #3
Overnight Package .Stayover from $288* per night
Kim Mitchell Holiday Party | Saturday, December 7, 2013
Dinner & Concert: $79* per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Book Concert & Dinner here or call (855) 461-4393, option #3
Overnight Package . Stayover from $288* per night
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HOCKEY SEASON EVENT
OHL Hockey is back in North Bay! Enjoy the NHLers of tomorrow now as they come to North Bay to play the North Bay Battalion. Now you can come to North Bay, take in a face paced exciting game, and stay in North Bay’s only full service, Resort, Hotel, and Conference Centre.The North Bay Battalion OHL Hockey Package includes your accommodations, a full hot chef-cooked plated breakfast and a Rink Side seat (seats are Section 1R and numbered 5, 6, 7, and 8). Limited to only 4 tickets available per game, call now and book before they are all gone.
November Game dates are
Nov 5, 7, 10, 17, 28, 2013
Starting at $159.99* *Plus HST. Based on Double Occupancy in a Standard Room with 2 Queen Sized Beds. Upgrades are available.Nov 5, 7, 10, 17, 28, 2013
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Featured Resort Destinations and Events
ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS TRAILS
Algonquin Highlands Trails
Where Adventure Awaits! ~ Haliburton Highlands Water Trails – Frost Centre and Poker Lakes
~ Back Country Camping, Canoeing and Kayaking
~ 38kms of Hiking Trails, Hundreds of kms of ATV trails
~ Canoe rentals
~ Excellent fishing for Trout, Bass and Whitefish
~ Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower – Best view of Fall colors in the highlands!
~ Ontario’s only full size historic Log chute
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BLUE MOUNTAIN / COLLINGWOOD
The Blue Mountain Village is located in the Town of the Blue Mountains. The Village offers a vibrant social and cultural scene combining unique attractions, dining and shopping experiences. There is ALWAYS something to do at BLUE including five hotels, 38 retailers, 20 cafes & restaurants, year round award winning Festivals and Events plus Activity Central to book your hiking, biking, caving, climbing, spa, Apple Pie Trail adventures and more!
FALLICIOUS Dining & Retail Specials: Late Fall is the perfect time to visit the Village for dining & retail specials throughout.
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You can ride the Mountain Biking XC trails using the Honour System. Sign a waiver and deposit $10.00 in red box on brown building beside the Time Tunnel.
Significant Improvements Coming for the 2013-2014 Winter Season
Opening day for WInter 2013-14: Saturday, December 7, 2013 (weather permitting) .
Haliburton Docks November 24Sport your ugliest Christmas sweater or create one of your own. Put on a fake beard or Santa hat and jingle your way across the finish line.
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LAND O' LAKES DESTINATION
5,000 Lakes 5,000 Adventures. You can enjoy fishing, camping, canoeing, kayaking, boating, hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, skiing, ATVing, motorcycling, or just plain relaxing in some of the most beautiful scenery.
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MIDLAND and PENETANGUISHENE and TOURISM MIDLAND DESTINATION
Downtown Shops and Docks Beautiful downtown Midland has more than 100 shops, boutiques and services located in a beautiful waterfront setting.
Midland Cultural CentreThe Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) is a self-sustaining, inspiring and exciting year-round facility for arts and culture in Huronia. The MCC has an active calendar of programs and events for enthusiasts of art, culture, music and theatre. Drop in to see what's going on.
Tourism MidlandThe Town of Midland is situated at the gateway to Georgian Bay's picturesque 30,000 Islands and hosts many events throughout the year.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Midland Town Dock
November 22, 2013
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RESORTS OF NORTH MUSKOKA
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You’ll discover an abundance of outdoor adventure, combined with original offering of arts, culture and heritage experiences, all set against a picture perfect backdrop of unspoiled wilderness and the small town charm of friendly communities.
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ORO STATION
Hardwood Ski and Bike -Oro/MedonteOpen for mountain biking riding at reduced prices until the snow flies.
2013-14 Ski Memberships available.
| Youth Cross Country Ski Programs Register Now For Kids Ski Programs Hardwood Ski and Bike offers recreational cross country ski lessons for children between ages 3-13. Programs are focused on fun and skill in order to introduce a life long activity and a love of winter. Space is limited so register soon. |
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OTTAWA and OTTAWA VALLEY DESTINATION
Libray and Archives -Ottawa
November 14 -December 1Annual showcase of the
best of contemporary cinema produced in the European Union.Barry’s Bay Santa Claus Parade
November 23 2013
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Moulin Wakefield Inn -Wakefield
Nangor Resort -Westneath
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