tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60909392024-03-13T12:06:51.728-05:00Day Trips, Getaways & All Things Fun North of TorontoWe're blogging about what we know best. What to do, where to do it and where to stay 'north' of Toronto. It's a well and little known fact that within an hour of the big city of Toronto, Ontario offers the most amazing and special places to find culture, history, entertainment, nature and recreation.
Follow our blog for information and news about events, attractions and activities for the perfect day trip or getaway 'north' of Toronto. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492754920138018322noreply@blogger.comBlogger832125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090939.post-62722767650388505422017-09-06T18:11:00.000-05:002017-09-07T08:41:45.660-05:00Ontario's Best Fall Colour Destinations<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are 9 of the best Ontario destinations to experience Fall colour. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Enjoy changing foliage as you whisk up Blue Mountain in Ontario’s only open air gondola and return to the Village Plaza to take in some live music. Pack your hiking shoes and be sure to take a trip along the </span><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways/ontario-fall/thanksgiving-getaways" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Apple Pie Trail</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> to discover culinary and artisan treasures along the way including local wine and cider tastings. After a day of taking in the stunning Fall colours be sure to take part in the most delicious Fall experience, </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways/ontario-fall/october-getaways#blue-mountain-village" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Fallicious</span></a>. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.2px;">One of the seasons most popular features is back! It’s Fallicious at Blue Mountain Village and that means beautiful autumn days filled with adventure and cool crisp evenings perfect for sitting by the fire or enjoying an evening of dining and entertainment.</span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #444444;">Fall in Love with the </span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways/ontario-fall/september-getaways#muskoka-tourism" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">best Fall getaways in Ontario</span></a><span style="color: #444444;">. </span></span></span><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 18.2px;">Famed for our spectacular Fall foliage, spending Fall in Muskoka is an experience that goes unmatched. Fall colours usually last for a month, splitting the time between September and October. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Come up for an extended stay or find a Fall weekend getaway package that suits you. Take a scenic hike through the colourful Muskoka forests and venture up to one of our lookouts for a spectacular view. Or try one of our recommended driving tours and see how the colours of the trees change before your eyes. Get out on horseback or hit the golf course to see the beautiful colours up close and personal. See for yourself why Muskoka is a favourite fall getaway in Ontario.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">See more ways to </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways/ontario-fall/september-getaways#muskoka-tourism" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">experience Fall colours in Muskoka</span></a></span><br />
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Known as Ontario’s Adventure Playground and Whitewater Capital of Canada, the area is surrounded by woodlands, over 900 pristine lakes and four major river systems making it the perfect destination to view the beauty of Ontario's Fall foliage. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of only two regions in the world with the unique combination of climate and topography that results in brilliant fall foliage, the Valley is a magnificent place to enjoy throughout the autumn months. Glorious colours and crisp, cool weather make it an excellent season for exploring the countryside. 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The holiday season is here and we know you are busy. There are trees to cut, gifts to buy, holiday parties to attend and lists to check ... twice. That is why we've rounded up our very own favorite and MUST-SEE Holiday & Christmas Season events taking place in Ontario's cottage country and central and northern Ontario .<br />
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<b>1. First Light at Sainte Marie among the Hurons</b></h3>
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Evenings November 24-26, December 1-3 & 8-10, 2016<br />
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Now in its 17th year, 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.<br />
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The magic begins when visitors approach the candlelit historic site, as a beautiful amber glow illuminates the famous 17th-century mission. A colourful historic encampment will greet visitors, set up by the popular “Survival In The Bush” group. Visitors can then stroll the candlelit paths which lead to a variety of fun family activities.<br />
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The highly anticipated 33rd Annual Sugar Plum Fair is taking place on Saturday, November 12, 2016 (9am-5pm) and Sunday, November 13, 2016 (10am-4pm)<br />
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Whether you’re a return or first time visitor you will experience a treat at this year’s show. We’re excited to welcome back some incredible vendors and introduce a line-up of new and talented crafters and artisans who will be displaying their creations during the two day show. The show features over 120 vendors from across Ontario selling a variety of items including chocolate, jam, fudge, sauces, quilts, candles, ceramics, stained glass, wreaths, folk art, woodwork, sewing, knitting, body care products and more! Santa will also be stopping by for a visit.<br />
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Santa! I know him! We all love him. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, Santa Claus parades are the perfect family outing in November and early December. Excitement, joy and holiday spirit will have your family creating memories and having a wonderful time this season.<br />
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The 4 stars from the original cast of the Broadway smash Jersey Boys, have blended iconic rock ‘n roll hits of the 1960’s with the all-time greatest Holiday classics adding their trademark sound to the mix. Favorites such as “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts),”“Baby, Please Come Home,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “California Dreamin” and “All I Want For Christmas Is You” will be performed with the group’s dynamic choreography, electrifying rock ‘n roll arrangements, and of course, signature four-part harmony.<br />
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Jingles & Joy at Blue Mountain Village</h3>
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December 2, 2016 - Januray 8, 2017 at Blue Mountain Village<br />
Creating lasting memories at Blue Mountain this holiday season as the Village comes alive with Jingles & Joy. Thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and family-friendly entertainment make the perfect backdrop to shop, dine, and play.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Face paint and pumpkin guts. No wonder kids love Fall. Let’s not forget leaf piles and candy! Yes the pinnacle of Fall for all the young ones, getting that pillow case filled with the most sugary treats. Well kiddos, let us tell us you that there is A LOT more fun to be had in the Fall-oween season. There's pumpkin tossing, haunted houses, wagon ridges, zombie walks, costume parties and more. Get out there and take advantage of some of Central and Northern Ontario's most unique and undiscovered Fall and Halloween Family events.<br /><br /><b>PumpkInferno</b><br /> Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene<br /> October Thursdays-Saturdays, 7pm to 10pm<br /> It’s Pumpkinferno and Discovery Harbour is haunted! Amazing carved pumpkins, scary scenes and evil creatures await you around every corner if you dare! Zombies and ghouls lurk in the darkness! <br /><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/event/pumpkinferno" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"> Learn more</span></a><br /> <br /> <b>Marsh Monster</b><br /> Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Midland<br /> October 29, 2016<br /> See what awaits you when darkness takes over the Marsh. Prepare yourself for a naturally frightening night with zombie walks, scavenger hunts, a haunted house with games and crafts, and the always spooky Marsh Monster mystery tours. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume and bring a flash light. <br /> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=11797&preview=true" target="_blank">Learn more</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rounds Ranch, Elmvale<br />September 24 – October 30, 2016<br /> Weekends in October<br /> Pick your own perfect pumpkin! Wagon rides, animals, fun rides and toys and every kind of pumpkin activity you can dream of! <br /> <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/event/pumpkin-mania/all" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Learn more</span></a><br /><br /><b>Pumpkin Festival</b><br /> McLean Berry Farm, Lakefield<br /> Oct 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23, 2016<br /> Live entertainment, barnyard animals, mazes (a straw bale maze and 2 corn mazes, one of them is haunted), pumpkin bowling, junior spook barn, bonesville cemetery, pumpkin patch wagon rides and the famous pumpkin cannon. <br /> <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/event/pumpkin-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Learn more</span></a><br /><br /><b>The Haunted Hill</b><br /> Blue Mountain Village<br /> October 28-30, 2016<br /> Halloween comes early at Blue Mountain Resort! For three days only, Blue will transform into The Haunted Hill where ghosts and goblins run free through Enchanted Forests, Haunted Putting Courses and Hikes on Haunted Hill. Face your frights in a weekend full of Halloween-themed fun for the whole family, if you dare!<br /> <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/event/the-haunted-hill" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Learn more</span></a><br /><br /><b>Halloween Hustle Trail Running Race</b><br />Hardwood Ski & Bike, Oro-Medonte</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">October 23, 2016<br /> Run your way through the haunting trails of Oro Medonte in this 5km or 10km Halloween themed race. It’s sure to be a spooktacular event with a 1.5km kids race as well as a costume contest.<br /> <span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/event/Halloween-Hustle-Trail-Running-Race" target="_blank">Learn more</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Celebrate autumn at Horseshoe and the changing of the season. Grab your family and friends and get ready to harvest new memories, laughter and outdoor fall fun. So throw on your coziest sweater, fuzzy socks and take a breath in some crisp, country air – because at Horseshoe, we’ve hand-picked the best fall experiences just for you. Scarecrows, Music, Bonfires & Cocoa, Hay Rides, Sunsets & Pumpkins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Find out when and where the peak of Fall colour will be across Central and Northern Ontario with the </span><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/seasons/fall/colour-progression-report" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Fall Colour Report.</span></a><br />
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Ah, summer jobs! For those hardworking students who need seasonal employment what could be more enjoyable than working in front of a grill or filling up someone’s SUV. I’m not knocking either of the two jobs noted, but where I work you can dress up like someone from the past and be a doctor, a cook, a blacksmith, even a Jesuit priest! Such is the summer life of a historical interpreter at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, the reconstructed 17th century French Jesuit community just east of Midland, Ontario. <br />
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While you have to wear heavy clothing in 30 degree weather, and you may be stuck in front of a fire, the biggest plus of the job are the people you meet from all over the world, who are interested in you and what you have to say. The majority of our audience are absolutely fascinated in hearing the story of two very different cultures, the French and the Wendat/Huron, how they interacted and what happened, both good and bad. We don’t pick sides. We try to balance the story and allow our visitors to draw conclusions, and most importantly learn about one of the most dramatic periods in Canadian history. </div>
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Oh, we may struggle making sagamité (a thick corn, porridge like soup that one historical Jesuit said looked like wallpaper paste), or making a twisted piece of metal we call a nail, or wearing a long black robe in the sun, our hands-on third person interpretation and story-telling have been very popular for nearly 50 years. <br />
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<b>They have a list of special events, they are:</b><br />
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National Aboriginal Day – June 21, 2016<br />
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Canada Day – July 1, 2016<br />
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Lacrosse: Celebrate the Game – July 1 to 3, 2016<br />
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Sunset Tours at Sainte-Marie – Thursday evenings: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm – July 14 to August 25<br />
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FEAST Sainte-Marie – Saturday August 6 – 11:00am to 8:00pm<br />
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Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre POW WOW – Sainte-Marie Park – September 10-11, 2016<br />
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Franco-Ontarian Day – September 25, 2016<br />
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Thanksgiving Harvest Festival – October 8-9, 2016<br />
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First Light – November 24-26, December 1-3 and 8-10, 2016<br />
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www: <a href="http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/Home/%C2%A0" target="_blank">http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/Home/ </a><br />
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Are you ready for the sweetest showdown of the year? Ontario’s Best
Butter Tart Festival and Contest is the province’s premier event celebrating
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bracebridge<br />July 9, 2016<br />Lying on the 45th parallel, Bracebridge is halfway between the equator and the North Pole. SantaFest – Summer Edition is a “Christmas in July” event celebrating Bracebridge as Santa’s Summer Home! There will be live music, a Town Crier competition, vendors, games and activities for all ages, and a parade featuring Santa Claus himself! Celebrate Santa, family, fun and summertime!<br /><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/event/santafest" target="_blank">Learn more</a></span></div>
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</b><span style="color: #444444;">August 6 & 7, 2016</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
Explore one of Ontario’s largest wetlands by foot, boat or
bike. There are over 25km of forested trails, floating boardwalks
and canoe channels that let you escape into the Marsh. Experience
hummingbird banding and monarch tagging demonstrations. See birds of prey soar
and learn how to i.d. turtles and snakes in a live demo.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
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Rama</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
August 20-21, 2016</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
The 30th annual Rama First Nation Pow Wow! Competition powwow featuring
some of Turtle Island\’s best singers and dancers. Dozens of food, arts,
craft, and educational vendors onsite.</span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/event/rama-first-nation-pow-wow" target="_blank">Learn more</a></span></span></span><br />
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Timmins</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
August 26-28, 2016</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
A showcase of kayak & stand up
paddleboard challenges, seminars & workshops, arts & culture
exhibitors & vendors, live performing arts which include free admission to
live concerts both Friday & Saturday night, an interactive Aboriginal
village, fireworks, and children’s activities.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">September 22-25, 2016</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Canada's largest hiking festival. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.76px;">The Hike Haliburton Festival welcomes over 1,500 people participate in 75 guided hikes throughout the beautiful Haliburton Highlands. Hikers of all ages and abilities come from all over Ontario - and beyond - to take in the wonder of our the Haliburton Highlands. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.76px;">The Festival goes beyond just ‘traditional hiking‘; heavily integrating the arts, culture, heritage and foodie experiences to truly showcase the area.</span><br />
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Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
October 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23 & 27-30, 2016</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
On a cold rainy night in October of 1815, a ship from ports far away glided
effortlessly into the Penetanguishene Naval Establishment blown by an eerie
wind from the East. Little did the people of Penetanguishene know but this ship
was bringing with it a curse that would haunt these lands… forever!</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
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S</span>ainte-Marie among the Hurons, Midland</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
November 24-26, December 1-3 & 8-10, 2016</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="color: #444444;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Discover the rugged beauty of <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/featured-destinations#muskoka-tourism" target="_blank">Muskoka</a> by foot</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Go beyond the <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/featured-destinations#blue-mountain-village" target="_blank">Village at </a><a href="http://bluemountainvillage.ca/explore-the-region/" target="_blank">Blue Mountain</a> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Get your adrenaline pumping this Earth Day by going on an extreme adventure high up in the canopy of the forest at <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/explore/extreme-adventure#treetop-trekking" target="_blank">Tree Top Trekking</a>. Feel the rush as you fly like a bird on zip lines or balance like a squirrel from hammock nets, cable traverses, logs and wooden bridges.</span></div>
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out. Your imagination is the limit to what you can create</span>! Or g</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 15pt;">et inspired by a visit to the </span><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/explore/art-galleries-theatres#maclaren-art-centre" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 15pt;" target="_blank">MacLaren Art Centre</a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 15pt;"> or get the whole family involved by taking part in a </span><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/touring/events-festivals-fairs" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 15pt;" target="_blank">Family Art Workshop</a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 15pt;">, held every Sunday.</span><br />
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Well? We made it. Almost. March is all about doing winter activities in spring-like weather!</div>
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What is happening in Ontario this March worth seeing and doing? LOTS!<br />
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A sure sign of spring to lift our long winter spirits. March Break is a spring tradition, and north of Toronto they are usually sunny with blues skies and warm enough to relax outdoors and enjoy winter activities one last time.<br />
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Ever wonder where all those wonderful pumpkins come from that flood the markets and store in September and October? Most are grown here in Ontario, north of Toronto by friendly farmers.<br />
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Not only do farms north of Toronto supply Ontario with porch pumpkins but many offer pick your own pumpkin experiences and family fun farm visits.<br />
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Things kick into a high and rather sweet, gooey gear on<b> June 13 with Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival</b> and Contest in Midland.<br />
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Amateur and professional bakers alike are expected to flock to the pretty Georgian Bay town to see if they can have their <b>butter tarts declared the best in Ontario</b>.<br />
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Besides the contest, the event features a full slate of activities to appeal to families.<br />
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Festival creator Barbara Rowlandson said she had worked for years perfecting her butter tart recipe and eventually started selling her creations in her downtown store.<br />
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“Almost instantaneously, the tarts were a hit,” she recalled. “That first summer selling butter tarts, I watched an amazing thing happen in my shop. Complete strangers would linger, and have lengthy, and sometimes heated, discussions about what makes a good butter tart.” Rowlandson said that initial recognition of people’s passion for the pastry led to the eventual planning of the inaugural festival two years ago.<br />
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And history seems to be on the region’s side. According to organizers, the earliest published butter-tart recipe comes from Simcoe County with an entry in a Barrie hospital cookbook dated 1900.<br />
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Speaking of <b>turn-of-the 20th century fun</b>, the village of Coldwater hosts its <b>Steampunk Festival</b> on August 8 with a full-costumed meet and greet scheduled for the previous day.<br />
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Event chair Suzy Burtenshaw said the festival initially kicked off in 2011 with the seed being a local artist and the inspiration coming from a young “Steampunk” girl from Coldwater, who makes her own costumes.<br />
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“People like coming to the festival because it overlaps with the maker movement, which is growing in leaps and bounds as people return to loving the beauty of things made by hand” Burtenshaw said, noting <b>the entire village is transported back in time throughout the weekend</b>.<br />
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“With hundreds of fully-costumed festival goers, this visual alone creates a photographer’s dream, against the back drop of turn-of-the century buildings, vintage vehicles and amazing museums. Our festival is unique because the entire village gets involved.”<br />
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The initial offering has grown dramatically and now features high-quality, related offerings from a range of vendors and artisans along with food, music, headline entertainment and street performers. As well, visitors attend the festival from across southern Ontario and the northern U.S.<br />
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“We are listed on Steampunk Canada’s website which puts the call out to people who love dressing up and showcasing their <b>elaborate Victorian and Edwardian-era costumes and characters</b>.”<br />
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For those looking to delve into Canada’s other official language, Lafontaine hosts the <b>Festival du Loup</b> from July 16 to 19.<br />
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This year’s edition of the popular, family-friendly event will <b>commemorate 400 years of francophone presence in Ontario</b> with guests transported back in time to the 17th century.<br />
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The festival’s program includes French stories and music, local food, artisans, a “painted-wolf” art auction and the always popular howling contest. There’s <b>traditional French music</b> throughout the event, highlighted Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night with a performance by Bon Débarras and Coureurs des Bois.<br />
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A few weeks later, the <b>Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre holds its Get Outdoors Festival</b>.<br />
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The <b>family-friendly festival</b>, which features a special Get Hiking portion, runs August 8 and 9 and provides a chance for guests to explore one of<b> Ontario's largest wetlands</b> by foot, boat or bike.<br />
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The site features <b>more than 25 kilometres of scenic forested trails, floating boardwalks and canoe channels</b> that allows one to “escape” into the marsh. The event also gives visitors the chance to <b>experience hummingbird-banding and Monarch-tagging demonstrations</b> while also taking part of in an interactive workshop on birding, backcountry camping or shelter building.<br />
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As well, the <b>Chippewas of Rama First Nation hosts its 30th annual Powwow</b> with a full slate of activities highlighting traditional activities. Running August 22 and 23, the event features world-class <b>singing and dancing along with related displays and the chance to taste traditional foods</b> while also checking out the wares of area arts and crafts vendors.<br />
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For foodies, the <b>award-winning agri-culinary event Savour Simcoe</b> takes place August 30 at the Simcoe County Museum. The eighth annual event changes every year with new farmer/chef pairings and new offerings for beverages from area craft breweries and wineries.<br />
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Further north in Timmins from August 28 to 30, plans for the seventh annual <b>Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival</b> are well underway, according to event co-chair Guy Lamarche.<br />
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“We’ve had <b>paddlers register from as far away as the U.K.</b>,” Lamarche said, noting the event that’s listed as a Top 100 festival by Festival and Events Ontario regularly attracts visitors from across Ontario, Quebec and the United States.<br />
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“We challenge you to finish what you enter. The rewards are secondary.”<br />
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But besides the many water-based activities, the overall production has become much larger since its humble origins.<br />
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There’s now demonstrations and fun activities throughout the weekend <b>along with a huge fireworks display</b> that visitors have said would “rival Ottawa on Canada Day” and both local and well-known bands playing throughout, including this year’s headliners the Box and Platinum Box.<br />
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“It’s a community festival first,” Lamarche said, noting there’s no charge to attend with even parking provided free-of-charge.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04189033919880073482noreply@blogger.com0Ontario, Canada51.253775 -85.32321389999998529.920485999999997 -126.63180789999998 72.587064 -44.014619899999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090939.post-21348410909281281102015-06-29T14:42:00.000-05:002015-06-29T15:07:18.660-05:00Canada Day Fireworks in Ontario Cottage Country Cities & Towns North of Toronto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and snacks and celebrate Canada's 148th birthday with evening fireworks.<br />
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Barrie's annual fireworks spectacular takes place over Kempenfelt Bay at 10:00pm and can be viewed from all waterfront parks.<br />
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Canada Day Fireworks celebrations, with KABOOM! at scenic Bracebridge Bay.</div>
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The festivities commence at 5:00pm, at the Bradford and District Memorial Community Centre, and includes entertainment, music, food, the official ceremonies, the presentation of the annual Civic Awards and closing with an amazing show of fireworks at 10pm.<br />
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Celebrate Canada Day with friends and neighbours in Downtown Collingwood. Take in a special edition of Local Live Lunch, traditional Canadian flag birthday cake, citizenship reaffirmation ceremony, strolling entertainers, and the Collingwood Idol Finals. It all wraps up at dark with spectacular fireworks display over the harbour.</div>
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<i><b>Blue Mountain Village:</b> Celebrate Canada’s birthday in the Village with a variety of live music on stage throughout the day plus an official cake cutting & ‘Oh Canada’ ceremony capped off with evening Fireworks.</i> <br />
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Launch location over Hunters Bay behind the Fire Hall at Dusk - 10:00 pm. Great locations to view fireworks: Avery Beach, Huntsville Public School and the Huntsville Fire Department. Tune in to THE MOOSE FM 105.5 and enjoy the fireworks set to music.<br />
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<b>MIDLAND</b><br />
Parade starts at 10:30am followed by activities and games all day long at Little Lake Park. Fireworks to be held in Penetanguishene at Rotary Park.<br />
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At dusk, the Minden Hills Fire Department put on a spectacular fireworks show at the Minden Fairgrounds. Entry is by donation.<br />
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10:00pm fireworks at the waterfront.<br />
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The Orillia Canada Day Celebrations is a fun filled day! Enjoy the parade, midway, children's village, craft vendors, food vendors, entertainment and fireworks at dusk.</div>
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Go to the Stockey Centre for a full day of fun, family activities, food, vendors, entertainment.Don't miss the spectacular fireworks display at dusk.</div>
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Renfrew Canada Day Celebrations - Their will be a day filled with activites and vendors, so bring a friend and have some fun! July 1st Celebrations in the Township of Madawaska Valley, topping off with a spectacular fireworks display over the waters of Kamaniskeg Lake.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492754920138018322noreply@blogger.com0Ontario, Canada51.253775 -85.32321389999998529.804502999999997 -126.80758889999998 72.703047 -43.838838899999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090939.post-33958332384189685262015-06-07T08:55:00.000-05:002015-06-07T09:56:48.853-05:00Cottage Country Night Life & Enterntainment North of Toronto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The haunting call of a loon over a sleepy Ontario lake isn’t the only sound north of the big city.<br />
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There’s also plenty of laughter, music and, yes, even a few tears, thanks to a solid lineup of first-rate entertainment at one of the region’s live theatre venues.<br />
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Along the shores of Georgian Bay, the Midland Cultural Centre and Penetanguishene’s King’s Wharf Theatre offer a wonderful and eclectic selection of live entertainment over the coming months.<br />
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The Midland venue features plays such as Marshall Karp’s comedic take on familial relationships in Squabbles to a wide range of concerts by the likes of Steeleye Span (an ensemble that remains one of the most influential names in British roots music), prominent Canadian blues guitarist Steve Strongman and a full slate of critically-acclaimed classical players, including Austrian violinist Wolfgang David, Italian pianist Mauro Bertoli and Spanish pianist Leopoldo Erice.<br />
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King’s Wharf, meanwhile, offers a welcome location on the Georgian Bay shoreline with a summer theatre lineup led by Snow White: The Panto and followed by the raucous Sexy Laundry, which needless to say isn’t appropriate for children, and concluding with two fun musical offerings.<br />
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Legends... of Rock 'n' Roll comes to the theatre from the creators of last year’s sensation, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion. It celebrates some of the greatest musical acts from the 1950s through the 1970s such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and The Beach Boys.<br />
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The musical theme continues with Footloose (the dance musical) that features memorable 1980s anthems like Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and the self-titled track along with plenty of dancing and a story celebrating “the wisdom of listening to young people.”<br />
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From June 19 to 21, the seventh annual Salsa at Blue event offers a free family street party that transforms the village into a showcase of Latin life throughout the weekend with pulsating music, passionate dancing and live performances and demonstrations.<br />
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A little later in the summer on August 8 and 9, the village celebrates families with live music, interactive activities, variety shows, guided family hikes and gondola rides during Famarama.<br />
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Speaking of Rama, the Orillia-area casino hosts live music throughout the summer including Melissa Etheridge, George Thorogood and The Destroyers & Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot, Burton Cummings, Whitesnake, Charley Pride, Kenny G, Neil Sedaka, Culture Club and the Happy Together Tour 2015 to appeal to the nostalgia crowd.<br />
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The entertainment centre also offers performances designed to tickle the funny bone with headliners Craig Ferguson, Jeff Foxworthy and Weird Al Yankovic scheduled over the summer.<br />
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A little further north, the granddaddy of Ontario resorts features a new stage show that’s sure to please a wide demographic.<br />
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Deerhurst Resort’s HIT L!ST takes on a different format from previous shows while taking the audience through music’s most popular genres by incorporating rock, pop, reggae, country, indie and R&B.<br />
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Company manager Kasey Stephan said the new show that runs until next March benefits greatly by having a stable of cast members who have been entertaining crowds at the resort for decades.<br />
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Deerhurst remains unique as it’s believed to be the only resort in Canada with its own onsite entertainment department.<br />
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“It is an honour being a part of the entertainment legacy here,” Stephan said. “Former cast members come to see the current shows and you can feel the camaraderie, it’s like a special club we belong to.<br />
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“As well as a sense of responsibility, we understand there’s a reputation to uphold after over thirty years of fantastic shows and unforgettable performers.”<br />
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As you can see, you can put to rest the notion that a getaway to cottage country offers only sleepy quiet night.<br />
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Stay tuned to our <a href="http://400eleven.com/events.html" target="_blank">Events Calendar</a> for more events and details about the events and shows listed above.<br />
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Those with a sweet tooth will want to hit areas 'north' of Toronto over the coming weeks.<br />
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That’s when the region pays homage to <b>maple syrup</b>, the one Canadian icon those in other parts of the world can only dream of tasting.<br />
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The annual sweet nectar harvest and all things related to it highlight a number of special events throughout the region.<br />
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“Everyone loves a little taste of taffy on the snow or syrup on their pancakes,” says Jennifer Whitley, marketing manager for <b>Ontario’s Lake Country</b>, which kicked off its three-month <b>Tap into Maple</b> event March 1 - May 31.<br />
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“It is something to do in the spring when there are not many other activities happening.”<br />
Now in its second year, Tap into Maple gives those visiting the Lake Country region (Orillia and neighbouring townships) a chance to “experience all things maple,” according to Whitley.<br />
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Visitors can grab a map and travel along a scenic self-guided route with participating businesses and organizations offering a variety of fun options from hands-on experiences and delicious treats to giftware and stay-and-play packages at locations such as Bayview Wildwood Resort and Casino Rama.<br />
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“You can do it all in one day or multiple days depending on how many stops you wanted to make,” Whitley says, pointing out last year’s event attracted not only visitors from across the province, but also from other countries as foreign guests sought <b>the “real Canadian” experience</b>. <br />
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“Pick up a passport, explore and experience the sweetest route in Ontario’s Lake Country and Springwater,” Whitley says, adding those collecting three stamps at participating businesses along the route can submit the passport and have a chance to win one of three maple prize packages.<br />
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Besides enjoying a variety of shops, restaurants and accommodations, there are also <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/attractions.html">museums</a> and <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/farmers-market.html">farmers’ markets</a> across the region incorporating maple into their products.<br />
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Worldwide, maple syrup is only produced in certain parts of Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the northeastern United States due to a climate comprised of below freezing nights and higher daytime temperatures that allows the sap to run.<br />
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Near Midland, the <b>Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre hosts one of Ontario’s longest running maple syrup festivals with the 23rd annual Sweetwater Harvest Festival</b> slated for March 28 and 29.<br />
Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the festival celebrates the history of maple syrup and the role it plays in the nation’s cultural and natural heritage.<br />
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Wye Marsh marketing and development coordinator Laura Thomas says Sweetwater is not your average maple syrup festival due to its setting and emphasis on nature.<br />
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“We’re bringing the natural element back into play. The biggest feedback we get is ‘don’t change a thing.’”<br />
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While there are sugar-shack tours, pancakes and taffy tasting, visitors can also check out the centre’s birds of prey and enjoy reptile/amphibian talks along with wilderness survival, cooking and woodcarving demonstrations.<br />
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Tickets cost $10 each with families (two adults, the children) paying $30. There’s also an all-day pancake breakfast for $5.<br />
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A little further east near <b>Lakefield, McLean Berry Farm’s Maplefest</b> runs on consecutive weekends in March beginning on the 14th (9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.).<br />
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Now in its 22nd year, the family-friendly event features hayrides, live music, the chance to meet farm animals and, of course, enjoy and learn more about spring’s sweet tonic with tree tappings, tastings and other demonstrations.<br />
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Entrance fees are $7 per person with families of four getting in for $25.<br />
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A little later in the spring, the <b>Orillia Farmers’ Market </b>holds its <b>annual maple syrup market festival</b> on May 9th. Featuring live music, the friendly market offers the chance to take home a variety of maple products with visitors also able bring along their aforementioned Tap into Maple passport for a complimentary maple treat. <br />
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These are just a few of maple festivals featured in the blog, our website has a <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/maple-syrup-festivals.html">full list of festivals, events and special maple promotions</a> happening north of Toronto spring 2015.<br />
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Events and maple celebrations are taking place at resorts, restaurants, sugar shacks and fun places and destinations and are a welcome spring tradition for all. <br />
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We've made it to March!
Longer sunny days, blue skies and warmer temps are bringing folks out of their homes and doing fun activities.<br />
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Areas north of Toronto are perfect for day tripping and taking that winter getaway you've been putting off, before the winter is gone.<br />
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Full Event information, details and link can found on our website <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/events.html" target="_blank">Events Calendar</a>.<br />
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<b>**ALL THINGS MARCH BREAK**</b><br />
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We have full March Break pages on our website<br />
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<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/march-break-day-camps.html" target="_blank">March Break Events, Day Trips & Activities</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-march-break.html" target="_blank">March Break Getaway Vacations</a><br />
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<b>EVENTS NORTH OF TORONTO BY AREA</b><br />
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<b>Farmers's Markets</b><br />
Enjoy farmers and artisans markets all year long!<br />
Click to here to <a href="http://400eleven.com/farmers-market.html">find a great winter market</a>.<br />
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It's time to celebrate the sure sign of spring in Ontario with a great number of maple festivals taking place in March. Click here to <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/maple-syrup-festivals.html" target="_blank">find a weekend maple festival</a>.<br />
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<b>Family Sunday Art Workshop</b><br />
MacLaren Art Centre<br />
Every Sunday is Family Sunday at the MacLaren. Regional artists Meghan Thorpe and Annie Aspden will lead creative projects that families complete together.</div>
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<b>Art 21: Artists in the 21st Century</b><br />
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Join MacLaren Wednesday evenings for special screenings of season seven of Art 21: Artists in the 21st Century! <br />
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<b>The Horseshoe Open & Elan Demos</b><br />
Horseshoe Resort<br />
This March break festival will host some of North America’s best skiers, snowboarders, DJ’s, concerts, Junior riders, and the coolest pro rider after parties of the year.</div>
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Polar Rush features 12+ obstacles, a bonfire after party and the ultimate kick-off to spring - paired with the already awesome amenities you know and love at Horseshoe Resort. </div>
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This is a fun day of activities to wrap up the ski season. Skiers of all ages and abilities can participate. The morning consists of more serious events (only slightly serious), but the afternoon is dedicated to just having a good time. The Salomon mixed relay is 3 x 3km; the first leg of the relay is classic skiing, the second and third may be skate or classic. One team member must be female. Costume Content & Poker Ski in the afternoon!</div>
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The LARGEST Fat Bike Championships in the WORLD! Hardwood and The Bike Zone presents the MILKY WAY INTERGALACTIC FAT BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS! With a sci-fi spin, Hardwood is adding a costume contest on to this as well. Let’s see what Star Wars or Superhero costumes you can come up with! Amazing prizes and a ton of fun! Save the date.<br />
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<b>Ladies Day</b><br />
Snow Valley Resort<br />Mardi Gras! On the Hills!<br />
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<b>COLLINGWOOD | BLUE MOUNTAINS<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.1999998092651px; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"><br /></span>Saturday Night Guided Snowshoe Hikes</b><br />
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre<br />
Strap on your snowshoes for a night-time hike, where stars and shadows create a dramatic setting for adventure. </div>
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Scenic Caves Nordic Centre proudly launches its first Cross-Country Ski Loppet.<br />
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Blue Mountain Village<br />
Sapling Sessions are held over a two day weekend and will focus on building freestyle skills in park, pipe & mogels.</div>
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Take advantage of speciality $46 day/night lift tickets rates. Enjoy Apres specials at Jozo’s Bar and week-long excitement in participating Village locations.<br />
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Ski over open water, après dinner and dance, Prizes for best costumes.</div>
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<i>Area Tourism Information: <a href="http://bit.ly/1jtOnaO">Haliburton Highlands</a><br />Area Tourism Information: <a href="http://bit.ly/SQVmVV">Ontario's Highlands</a></i><br />
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Deerhurst Resort<br />
With a more current vibe, brilliant time-travelling medleys, and a new home in the elegant Waterhouse Show Room under the same roof as dining, lounges, accommodation and conference facilities, this year's show is truly bigger and better than ever!</div>
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At Maplefest, there are a tons of fun activities for the entire family. Whether it's going for a wagon ride, eating pancakes with fresh maple syrup or seeing how the sweet stuff is made, there is something to do for everyone! Kids and kids at heart love tapping their toes and swinging their hips to live music, trying their hand at tapping a maple tree and testing their toffee on snow twirling skills to get a taste of the sweet stuff!<br />
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<b>MAGNETAWAN<br /><br />Drag at the Mag</b><br />
A 2-Day Amateur Snow Drag Racing the weekend of February 28 to March 1, 2015. All amateurs racers welcome, kids included.<br />
Click here for <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/events.html">more information</a>.<br />
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<i>Area Tourism Information: <a href="http://bit.ly/WZUC2i">Municipality of Magnetawan</a></i><br />
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<b>Live Music & Shows at the Midland Cultural Centre</b><br />
The Bombadils, A Day in the Life Series, Winter Blues Concert Series, Midland Wedding Showcase</div>
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Explore the Marsh under the full moon. Ski and snowshoe trails will be open late, with last admission at 7:30pm. Visitors are welcome to come early and stay late. Our doors will be open from 9am. Cost is general admission or free with membership. Ski and snowshoe rentals are available.<br />
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Celebrate an uniquely Canadian tradition in a distinctively Canadian landscape. Escape to a time when maple syrup was made over an open fire, experience our history and explore nature at its best.</div>
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Books 2 Eat Midland is a fun and popular annual event (now in its third year) that challenges local chefs to transform any book of choice into a spectacular edible creation. <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/contest.php" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a chance to win 2 tickets (draw is March 18).<br />
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<i>Area Tourism Information: <a href="http://bit.ly/1hSLOob" target="_blank">Midland Tourism</a></i><a href="http://bit.ly/1hSLOob" target="_blank"> </a></div>
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Clarion Resort Pinewood Park</div>
Whether you’re new to powersports or a seasoned adventurer, the second annual North Bay Outdoor Show has something for everyone.<br />
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Starting on March 1st and running through to May 31st, the Tap into Maple route was created to support and showcase our local maple syrup, maple products and events. Filled with a variety of different stops throughout the region, the Tap into Maple route will get your senses flowing and your mouth watering. Come and experience our maple history, taste our local maple cuisine, and create your own maple products. You can even stay awhile, our local accommodators have some sweet maple packages available for you! Bring your family or getaway as a couple, Ontario’s Lake Country has something for everyone.</div>
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<b>Live Music & Shows at Casino Rama</b><br />
Gord Bamford with special guests The Boom Chucka Boys, Micheal Bolton, ZZ Top, Trace Adkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd</div>
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<i>Area Tourism Information: <a href="http://bit.ly/1dzbn6b">Ontario's Lake Country</a></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-snowmobiling.html">Snowmobiling Getaways</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-downhill.html">Downhill Skiing Getaways</a><br />
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Winter is a breeze with activities and events that range from quiet fire side book reading to skiing down a mountain and being active.<br />
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Areas north of Toronto are full of snow, sunshine and starry nights perfect for day trips and getaways north of Toronto. So many <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/wintercarnivals.html" target="_blank">Winter Carnivals</a>, special shows and events are taking place, there's something for everyone. </div>
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The list below are special events and other activities by area, perfect for checking out and making it easy to love winter. Links to getaway and vacation offers north of Toronto can be found at the bottom of this blog.<br />
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<b>Farmers's Markets</b><br />
Enjoy farmers and artisans markets all year long!<br />
Click to here to <a href="http://400eleven.com/farmers-market.html" target="_blank">find a great winter market</a>.</div>
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<b>Family Licence Free Fishing</b><br />
Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. Click here for <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-icefishing.html" target="_blank">ice-fishing getaways</a>. </div>
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<b>Wild In Winter</b><br />
February 7<br />
Take a walk on the wild side! Explore the ecology of winter, look for wildlife and their signs and gain insights into how they cope with cold temperatures and deep snow.<br />
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<b>Surviving Winter</b><br />
February 22<br />
Learn some strategies and techniques for coping with cold and snow should you find yourself lost.</div>
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Scenic Caves<br />
Strap on your snowshoes for a night-time hike, where stars and shadows create a dramatic setting for adventure. <br />
Click here for <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/events.html" target="_blank">more information</a>.<br />
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<b>Friday Night Light It Up Rail Jam</b><br />
Blue Mountain Village<br />
Friday Night Light It Up! Series is Blue Mountain’s own NEW grassroots RAILJAM series for skiers and snowboarders!</div>
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<b>Volcom Stone Peanut Butter & Rail Jam </b><br />
Blue Mountain Village<br />
Volcom Stone’s Peanut Butter and Rail Jam is Ontario’s largest rail jam and a staple event on the Ontario snowboard scene. </div>
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<b>Horsedrawn Sleigh Rides</b><br />
Algonquin Highlands Trails<br />
Free Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides at 1251 Essonville Line<br />
Click here for <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/events.html" target="_blank">more information</a>.<br />
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<b>Ladies' Day</b><br />
Sir Sam's Ski & Bike<br />
A great day of skiing, racing, indoor games. Cost $125.00/person includes: lift ticket , rentals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prizes awarded at 7:00pm. Please book in advance.<br />
Click here for <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/events.html" target="_blank">more information</a>.</div>
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<i>Area Tourism Information: <a href="http://bit.ly/SQVmVV" target="_blank">Ontario's Highlands</a></i></div>
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<b>Drag at the Mag</b><br />
A 2-Day Amateur Snow Drag Racing the weekend of February 28 to March 1, 2015. All amateurs racers welcome, kids included.</div>
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Huronia Museum<br />
Huronia Museum Film Series brings festival calibre films to Midland movie goers.<br />
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<b>Live Music & Shows at the Midland Cultural Centre</b><br />
Devin Cuddy, Wild T and the Spirit, Alex in Wonderland, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland<br />
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<b>Moonlight Snowshoe & Fondue</b><br />
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre<br />
Explore the Marsh under the full moon. Ski and snowshoe trails will be open late, with last admission at 7:30pm.<br />
Click here for <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/events.html" target="_blank">more information</a>.</div>
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<b>Classic Film Series</b><br />
February 2, 3, 4<br />
Enjoy a classic movie for $5 in a classic venue! All movies begin at 7:30 pm and are played at the Orillia Opera House.<br />
Click here for <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/events.html" target="_blank">more information</a>.</div>
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<b>Live Music & Shows at Casino Rama</b><br />
Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Cheech & Chong, Frank Sinatra Jr., Foreigner<br />
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<i>Area Tourism Information: <a href="http://bit.ly/1dzbn6b" target="_blank">Ontario's Lake Country</a></i><br />
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<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-crosscountry.html">Cross Country Skiing Getaways</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-icefishing.html">Ice Fishing Getaways</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-culinary.html">Culinary Getaways</a><br />
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Click for<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-winter.html"> more Winter Getaways</a>.<br />
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Click here for the <a href="http://411ontariokids.com/index.php/things-to-do/ontario-kids-seasonal-things-to-do/ontario-kids-winter-activities/ontario-kids-ski-snowboard-resorts-operators">Ski and Snowboard north of Toronto info page</a>. <br />
Find links to your favourite alpine and cross country hosts, including links to current conditions, ski schools, web cams and online ticket purchases.<br />
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<i>January 2015! A whole new year for adventure and Ontario Travel!</i><br />
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All the types of recreation that make winter fun are best in areas 'north' of Toronto. Ski hills and trails, forests and endless winter wonderlands offer anyone a perfect-for-them day trip or overnight(s) getaway. Other activities like attractions and indoor sports or activity centres also offer a lot of fun for those who just don't like the cold. A winter wonderland is just as beautiful seeing it through a window while holding a mug of hot chocolate and listening to a crackling fire, and that's ok! Whatever you like to do, these are the best places to do it!<br />
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<b>Moonlight Guided Snowshoe Hikes </b><br />
Saturdays @ Scenic Caves<br />
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<b>Avalance Ontario Gay Ski Weekend<br />January 9-11 @ Blue Mountain Village</b><br />
Ontario’s Only Winter LGBTQ Festival Join the celebration as we drape the Village in the rainbow colours to celebrate Pride here at Blue Mountain. A fun filled social weekend celebrating diversity, community and pride, Ontario Gay Ski Weekend has something for everyone, no matter your speed or interest. Click <a href="http://bit.ly/1vZxLzP" target="_blank">for more information</a>.<br />
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<b>Live Concerts & Shows @ Casino Rama</b><br />
Grand Funk Railroad, Tribute to Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Whoopi Goldberg, The Music of ABBA, Jefferson Starship, Loverboy, America and more. Click <a href="http://bit.ly/1jA6grH" target="_blank">for more information</a>.<br />
Click for <a href="http://bit.ly/1dzbn6b" target="_blank">Ontario's Lake Country Tourism information</a>.<br />
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<b>Live Concerts & Shows @ Midland Cultural Centre</b><br />
Jack De Keyzer, Billy Joel & the Piano Men, Family Scene On Screen: Magic In The Moonlight, A Day In The Life with James LaBrie, Family Scene On Screen: Free PA Day movie - Echo and more. Click <a href="http://bit.ly/1nMoDZy" target="_blank">for more information</a>.<br />
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<b>Sir Sam's Ski Challenge</b><br />
Haliburton January 18<br />
Family Fun ski race. Runs for 6 Sundays plus final race Saturday March 7, 2015. $40.00/person entry fee. Click <a href="http://bit.ly/Yp3W0X" target="_blank">for more information</a>.<br />
Click for <a href="http://bit.ly/1jtOnaO" target="_blank">Haliburton Highlands Tourism information</a>.<br />
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<b>Ontario's Lake Country Classic Film Series</b><br />
January 26 & 27<br />
Great classic movies played in the evening at the iconic Orillia Opera House. Cost is $5 per person. Click <a href="http://bit.ly/1dzbn6b" target="_blank">for more information</a>.<br />
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<b>Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships</b><br />Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville<br />
Open Championships: January 23 – 25<br />Masters Championships: January 30 – February 1<br />Get ready to hit the rinks and celebrate hockey’s home grown roots when the Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships return to Deerhurst Resort in January 2015. For two amazing weekends, Deerhurst Resort will be transformed into “Pond Hockey Village,” with 28 rinks on the bay, parties, entertainment, games and beverage tents, all within walking distance from accommodation.</div>
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<b>Midland Winterfest Carnival</b><br />
January 31 - February 1<br />
Click <a href="http://bit.ly/1hSLOob" target="_blank">for more information</a>.<br />
Click for <a href="http://bit.ly/1hSLOob" target="_blank">Midland Tourism information</a><br />
Click for <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/wintercarnivals.html" target="_blank">Winter Carnivals north of Toronto</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-culinary.html" target="_blank">Culinary Getaways</a><br />
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Click for<a href="http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-winter.html" target="_blank"> more Winter Getaways</a>.<br />
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Click here for the <a href="http://411ontariokids.com/index.php/things-to-do/ontario-kids-seasonal-things-to-do/ontario-kids-winter-activities/ontario-kids-ski-snowboard-resorts-operators" target="_blank">Ski and Snowboard north of Toronto info page</a>. <br />
Find links to your favourite alpine and cross country hosts, including links to current conditions, ski schools, web cams and online ticket purchases.<br />
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Snow has arrived!<br />
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Activities Available: Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/1eXQacg" target="_blank">Hardwood Ski and Bike</a><br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/1n6RU5V" target="_blank">Horseshoe Resort</a> <br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/1vw5ghg" target="_blank">Scenic Caves Nordic Centre</a><br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/1tWoeKz" target="_blank">Sir Sam's Ski & Bike</a> <br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/1icAY9L" target="_blank">Snow Valley Resort</a><br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/1uJU3oF" target="_blank">Cranberry Golf Resort</a><a href="http://www.thecranberryresort.com/packages/scandinave-spa-vacation"></a> (Collingwood) - Toast an anniversary, spoil that special someone or celebrate just being together with a romance package that's sure to turn up the heat! <br />
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Two nights hotel accommodation<br />
$100 Dining voucher per couple<br />
Two <a href="http://bit.ly/1sofLwK" target="_blank">Le Scandinave</a> passes<br />
Wine and chocolate covered strawberries delievered to your room<br />
Breakfast each morning<br />
Cranberry Activity Dollars<br />
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Rate: $299 <br />
Price per room; subject to availability; based on double occupancy; applicable taxes and gratuities not included.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/1sofBFB" target="_blank">Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn</a> (Orillia) - Spa package includes:<br />
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One Night Accommodation in a Traditional Room (Upgraded Suite if Available). Dinner in the <a href="http://www.thegrapeandolive.com/">Grape & Olive Wine & Martini Bistro</a> and a $75.00 Voucher for the <a href="http://www.cavanainn.com/">Caravan Inn & Spa</a>.<br />
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Package Starting at $169.50 per person per night.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/1zI8G09" target="_blank">Sunbeam Bungalows</a> (Callander) - Sunbeam Bungalows Family & Fishing Resort is conveniently located amongst the snow covered pines, on the shores of Callander Bay, Lake Nipissing. The beauty of the frozen lake, the clean white snow and clear blue skies, and the bracing fresh air are what make this a superb place to experience a Northern Ontario winter break. Planning your winter getaway is easy– just call us toll free at 1-877-298-9998 and ask about winter rates and features.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/12Wv5tI" target="_blank">Sunnylea Resort</a> - Come and enjoy a cozy lakeside cottage with gas fireplace and skate on the rink on the lake (if available), ice fish, go skiing or snowmobiling from your doorstep. Nearby are cross-country and downhill skiing, dogsledding, horseback riding, snow tubing and Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre! Free WIFI - There are several spas in the area for that little treat while you are enjoying your time away. Our friendly staff are here to serve you and make you stay most memorable.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/1CO8FsR" target="_blank">Blue Mountain Village</a> (Blue Mountains) - Christmas Eve is a magical time at Blue. Enjoy Ontario largest pedestrian Village with free family Horse & Wagon rides from 1-3pm, shopping & dining at 40 unique locally owned shops plus 8pm fireworks over the Mill Pond area.<br />
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New Year's Eve fireworks blast off twice – once with an early family show at 9pm over the Mill Pond and later at midnight over Blue Mountain. In addition to the 40 Village shops & restaurants ringing in 2015, Blue Mountain Resort will host several New Year's Party including 19+ party and the Family party in the new Village Conference Centre. 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. There is ALWAYS something to do at BLUE.<br />
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<a href="http://www.shellhospitality.com/en/carriage-ridge-resort/specials?chebs=400_shcar_hotellisting">CARRIAGE RIDGE RESORT & CARRIAGE HILLS RESORT</a><br />
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Stay for two nights at our resorts and experience a full-service, exciting, and family-oriented cross country ski facility offering the ultimate Nordic skiing experience in Ontario. Within a 10 minute drive you will enjoy over 40 km of meticulously groomed trails for every level of ability with 11 different loops ranging from 3 km to 22 km.<br />
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Enjoy our spacious 1-bedroom condo suite or choose from our studio or 2-bedroom suite. You will receive 2 adult & 2 children trail passes per stay at the best rates this season at Hardwood! You will also receive 20% off ski rentals at Hardwood Ski and Bike.<br />
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Book Online: <a href="http://www.carriageridgeresort.com/">www.CarriageRidgeResort.com</a> or call: 866-729-7023<br />
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<a href="http://santasvillage.ca/400-11/">Santafest at Santa's Village</a> (Bracebridge) - Come and Thank Santa "in-person" for a wonderful Christmas and have some family fun outside! Admission is $8 per person and children under 3 are free! You can buy tickets when you arrive for the event. Enjoy Santa's winter activities, all included in the price of admission.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/WZUC2i" target="_blank">Municipality of Magnetawan</a><br />
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.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492754920138018322noreply@blogger.com0Ontario, Canada51.253775 -85.32321389999998529.804263 -126.80758889999998 72.703286999999989 -43.838838899999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090939.post-38996182009508710692014-12-04T09:38:00.000-05:002014-12-04T09:38:44.909-05:00Pre-Christmas and Christmas Vacation Getaways and Packages<h2>
FEATURED LATE FALL AND CHRISTMAS VACATION GETAWAYS NORTH OF TORONTO</h2>
Get ready festivals of lights and tree lighting ceremonies...the season is changing to Christmas bazaars craft shows and the festive pre-holiday shopping time. Enjoy spa treatments and culinary delights after brisk biking and walking in resort destination trails Plan late fall getaways and vacation time north of Toronto. Questions? Please <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/Contact/contact.php" target="_blank">Contact Us</a>.
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Taboo Muskoka Resort - Gravenhurst, Ontario</h4>
<strong><a href="http://www.taboomuskoka.com/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Taboo Resort, Golf and Spa" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/TabooResort-Photo5.jpg" height="99" width="150" /></a></strong><a href="http://www.taboomuskoka.com/">Taboo Muskoka Resort</a> - <strong><a href="http://www.taboomuskoka.com/packages/" target="_blank">Romance Escape</a></strong> From $340*/night with $100 resort credit Offered April 1 - Dec. 20, 2014. Feel the love. Taboo is turning up the heat with our Muskoka romantic getaway, perfect for passionate getaways, happy anniversaries and heavenly honeymoons. Reconnect while enjoying beach walks and spectacular lake sunsets, exploring old growth forests and making toasts by the fire.<br />
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Spa Getaways in Ontario Pick</h3>
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<strong> Casino Rama - Rama, Ontario</strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://bit.ly/Spa-Special_400eleven" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Casino Rama" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/CasinoRama-photo18.jpg" height="133" width="150" /></a></strong><a href="http://www.casinorama.com/400-11-Stay/">Casino Rama</a> - <strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="http://bit.ly/Spa-Special_400eleven" target="_blank">Balance in Life Spa Special:</a></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">It's Party Season! Let us help you get ready for the festivities. </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Purchase a Naturally Balanced Facial for $110 (plus applicable taxes) And get one of these treatments 50% OFF: True Balance Manicure.
True Balance Pedicure. ‘Up the Ante’ Eyelash Extensions<u></u><u></u></span>. <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Mid-week only Mon-Thurs.<u></u><u></u></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Book your treatment today at 1.705.238.5933 or <a href="mailto:balanceinlifespa@casinorama.com" target="_blank">balanceinlifespa@casinorama.com</a></span>. <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Offer Expires <span data-term="goog_32675882" tabindex="0">December 18, 2014</span></span><br />
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<strong> Northridge Inn and Resort - Sundridge, Ontario</strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.northridgeinn.com/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Northridge Inn and Resort" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/Northridge-group-images.jpg" height="109" width="150" />Northridge Inn and Resort</a> - </strong>Northridge offers a wonderful alternative for a passive family getaway. Our beach is especially wonderful for children: shallow and sandy, and weed free. We offer tennis, bicycles, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a heated pool, movies, canoes, kayaks, volleyball, bocce, badmington all on site and included. We also have a fun little stream full of frogs that young children love! Full service town is only a few minutes away by car, and there are all sorts of off site activities (family golf, horseback riding, shopping) and short trips nearby as well!<br />
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Lake Cottages & Inn </strong>- Kearney, Ontario<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.sandlake.on.ca/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Sandy Lake Cottages & Inn" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/SandLakeCottages-Photo24.jpg" height="113" hspace="2" width="150" /></a><a href="http://www.sandlake.on.ca/" target="_blank">Sand
Lake Cottages & Inn</a></strong> - <strong>Hot Tub Getaways start at $60/pp midweek @ Sand Lake Cottages & Inn</strong><strong> Add a Wood Fireplace & Massage Therapy</strong>. Want a Dog Sled Adventure, Snowmobile Package, Massage Package, Sleigh Rides or do you just want to visit Arrowhead Provincial Park for Tubing, Cross Country, Ski Joring, Snowshoeing or skate skiing? <u></u><u></u><br />
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<strong>The Irwin Inn </strong>- Lakefield, Ontario<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.irwininn.com/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="The Irwin Inn" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/IrwinInn-Christmas1.jpg" height="100" width="150" />The Irwin Inn</a></strong>- Enjoy your private celebration with a home away from home atmosphere, in your own cottage or suite. 1-4 bedroom, self-catering cottages and suites, with equipped kitchens are available to create festive meals at your leisure. Then, relax by a wood-buring fireplace or soak in your whirlpool bath or private hot tub. A garland graces your fireplace, but bring a few treasured decorations for a personal touch. Welcoming goodies - Christmas cookies, shortbread, hot chocolate, teas and coffee!<br />
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<strong> Buttermilk Falls Resort</strong> - Blue Mountains,Ontario<br />
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<strong> <a href="http://www.buttermilkfallsresort.com/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Buttermilk Falls Resort" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/ButtermilkFalls-skiing.jpg" hspace="5" width="150" />Buttermilk Falls Resort</a></strong> - <strong>Let's go Skiing!</strong> Nordic or Downhill, skiing, boarding or snow shoeing- Haliburton is the place to be!<br />
We have 100's of kms of groomed trails and Sir Sam's has 17 downhill runs and our guests enjoy discounted rates. The Algonquin Highlands Trails office rents nordic ski and snowshoe equipment.
Please give us a call to book and we'll be happy to help organize your outing.
1 888 368 3147.
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<strong>Blue Mountain Village - Blue Mountains, Ontario</strong></h4>
<strong><a href="http://www.bluemountainvillage.ca/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Blue Mountain Villlage" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/BlueMountainVillage-Photo24.jpg" height="120" hspace="3" vspace="5" width="150" />Blue Mountain Village</a></strong> - Tis the time for Jingles & Joy in Ontario’s largest pedestrian Village. Join us throughout December for family Joy! As we celebrate with free family fireworks display every Saturday in December at 8pm plus visits from Santa weekends 1-4pm, Horse & Wagon rides weekends 1-3pm and strolling carollers creating a festive shopping atmosphere weekend afternoons and some evenings. All month long! <br />
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<a href="http://www.experiencehaliburton.com/"><img align="right" alt="Haliburton Highlands Tourism Region" border="0" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/ads/MHH-logo.jpg" width="150" /></a><strong><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="HaliburtonHighlands" name="HaliburtonHighlands"></a></strong><strong><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"> Haliburton Highlands<br />
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</span><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">The Haliburton Highlands include a unique topography of rolling hills, rock cuts, crystal clear waterways and exceptional woodlands. You will not want to miss all of excitement between amazing outdoor adventures, arts & culture experiences and spectacular delights for foodies. Located a short 2 ½ drive north of the GTA, we invite you to discover the natural beauty of the Haliburton Highlands. Visit <a href="http://haliburtonholidays.com/" target="_blank">myhaliburtonhighlands.com</a> or follow us on Facebook (/Haliburton.Highlands) and Twitter @VisitHaliburton. Search #MyHaliburtonHighlands for more!</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090939.post-3962587780075755962014-11-27T11:23:00.000-05:002014-11-27T11:23:08.064-05:00Pre-Christmas and Christmas Vacation Getaways and Packages<h2>
FEATURED LATE FALL AND CHRISTMAS VACATION GETAWAYS NORTH OF TORONTO</h2>
Get ready festivals of lights and tree lighting ceremonies...the season is changing to Christmas bazaars craft shows and the festive pre-holiday shopping time. Enjoy spa treatments and culinary delights after brisk biking and walking in resort destination trails Plan late fall getaways and vacation time north of Toronto. Questions? Please <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/Contact/contact.php" target="_blank">Contact Us</a>.
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<b>Romantic Ontario Getaway Pick</b></h3>
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<strong> Nottawasaga Resort</strong> - Alliston, Ontario</h4>
<strong> <a href="http://www.nottawasagaresort.com/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Nottawasaga Inn Resort" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/NottawasagaResort-Photo16.jpg" height="100" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="150" />Nottawasaga Resort</a></strong> - Treat yourself to a romantic getaway for two at the Nottawasaga Resort. Our TGIF package is perfect for couples and includes deluxe resort room accommodation, buffet breakfast, gourmet 4-course dinner one evening, one hour RMT massage or 18 holes of golf one day, complimentary cocktail and appetizer in the Starlite Lounge, two mini-golf passes and gratuities.
If you are joining us over the weekend consider using your package breakfast vouchers for a partial credit towards our delicious Sunday Brunch. Served every Sunday from 10:30am to 1:30pm in the Riverview Dining Room, our famous Sunday brunch features a gourmet selection of breakfast favourites including made to order omelettes, fresh Belgium waffles, an exceptional selection of hot items and more!<br />
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Spa Getaways in Ontario Pick</h3>
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<strong> Millcroft
Inn and Spa - Village of Alton-Caledon, Ontario</strong></div>
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Inn and Spa -<strong><a href="http://www.vintage-hotels.com/millcroft/accomo_specials.htm" target="_blank">SPA ESCAPE at MILLCROFT INN & SPA</a><u></u><u></u></strong>. Indulge in a getaway to the Hills of Headwaters at The Millcroft Inn & Spa. Indulge in a three course dinner, then retreat to the comfort of your guestroom. You will also receive a $100 spa credit per person to use at The Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being. This relaxing getaway is sure to recharge your batteries and bring new life to your romance.<br />
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<strong> Sunbeam Bungalows - Sundridge, Ontario</strong></div>
<strong><a href="http://www.sunbeambungalows.com/" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Sunbeam Bungalows Family & Fishing Resort" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/Sunbeam-Photo17.jpg" height="105" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="150" />Sunbeam Bungalows</a></strong> Sunbeam Bungalows Family & Fishing Resort is conveniently located amongst the snow covered pines, on the shores of Callander Bay, Lake Nipissing. Blue skies, clean white snow, bracing fresh air, and the beauty of the frozen lake are what we love about the winter experience in Northern Ontario. Come and relax in the comfort and privacy of one of our clean, spacious 2 or 3 bedroom housekeeping cottages– fully furnished including bed linen, with fully equipped kitchens. Cottages also include digital cable, 32” flat screen TV/DVD, Wi-Fi, BBQ with propane, and fire bowl for a crackling outdoor winter camp fire. You’re only minutes away from ice fishing, downhill and cross country skiing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. There are local services and amenities in the small town of Callander, and the larger centre of North Bay is just a short drive away.<br />
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<strong>Westwind Inn On The Lake</strong> - Buckhorn, Ontario</div>
<strong><img align="right" alt="Westwind Inn On The Lake Couples Resort" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/WestwindInn-christmas.jpg" height="113" hspace="2" width="150" />Westwind Inn On The Lake</strong> - A winter wonderland...So Romantic! Serene, Intimate, Private. Scenic. For Adlults. Mostly Couples.<br />
A cozy all cedar lodge nestled under tall pines on pink granite rock on the shore of a scenic lake in a wilderness setting yet close to all amenities, 90 min from Toronto.
Rustic. Comfy. Unpretentious...says it all ... Rustic. Relaxed, welcoming, casual... No need for jacket & tie.
Comfy bedsitting room with sofa, coffee table, fireplace, ancient color tv with few stations (like new since rarely used). Rooms, basic, clean, in good repair. Many have been renovated with new bathrooms with slate floor, heart shaped jet tub for two, pedestal sink, fridge, kettle.
Rustic! Lodge filled with century old antique dressers, chests, blanket boxes, flat to walls, dry sinks, cupboards,spinning wheels, oriental Persian rugs.
Common Living room with books, coffee maker, tea pot & kettle, fridge.
Honeymoon Suites in the “chalet”, only 4 So private. Not only for Honeymoons! Larger... with pine floors, red cedar ceiling, huge sofa & wing chair, 4 poster bed... large balcony deck by the lake.<u></u><br />
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<strong>Pine Vista Resort </strong> - Douro-Dummer, Ontario</div>
<strong><a href="http://www.pinevista.com/"><img align="right" alt="Pine Vista Resort" src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/PineVista-Photo2.jpg" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="150" />Pine Vista Resort</a> - COUNTRY CHRISTMAS GETAWAY</strong>. Celebrate Christmas and cherish time with your family in a safe, relaxing, and fun atmosphere. Enjoy 3 nights accommodation in a cottage or resort townhouse with fully equipped kitchen, washroom with whirlpool bath, TV/DVD, wood fireplace and deck with BBQ. While the festive meal is cooking the whole family can be enjoying our "hot tub under the stars", indoor hot tub, games and fitness rooms, go cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, tobogganing, and hiking or treat yourself to a therapeutic massage for some pampering. Take part in our organized recreation activities, including a horse drawn sleigh ride followed by hot chocolate and cookies, winter carnival with face painting, tobogganing, maple taffy, plus crafts, movie nights, outdoor games, campfires and so much more.<br />
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<strong>Moose Horn Lodge </strong>- Chapleau, Ontario</div>
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<strong> Sainte Marie among The Hurons - Midland, Ontario</strong></h4>
<strong><a href="http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/SpecialEvents/FirstLight/index.htm" target="_blank"><img align="right" alt="Sainte Marie Among The Hurons " src="http://www.400eleven.com/graphics/enhanced/SainteMarie-photo15.jpg" height="100" width="150" /></a></strong><a href="https://www.blogger.com/www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca">Sainte Marie among The Hurons</a> - <strong><a href="http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/SpecialEvents/FirstLight/index.htm" target="_blank">First Light Special Event</a> </strong>Evenings November 27, 28, 29, 2014
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Now in its 15th year, 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. The magic begins when visitors approach the candlelit historic site, as a beautiful amber glow illuminates the famous 17th-century mission. A colourful historic encampment will greet visitors, set up by the popular “Survival In The Bush” group. Visitors can then stroll the candlelit paths which lead to a variety of fun family activities.
The cookhouse is filled with the sights and smells of delicious baked goods and cookie samples available for tasting. Historic blacksmithing will also be demonstrated, and a Nativity crèche will be on display in the stables near the Farmer’s Dwelling. Always popular with little folks, corn husk doll making will be offered in the Sainte-Marie foyer. “First Light” has strong ties to community groups, and many will be involved in this year’s celebration, offering special “hands-on” children’s crafts and historic demonstrations. An abundance of music will also fill the air, including Native drumming and singing, lively Franco-Ontarian folksongs, and delightful community and school choirs performing seasonal music over the three evenings. For some early holiday shopping, 20 exceptional artisans will be in the Sainte-Marie museum, and the themed Sainte-Marie gift shop will be open each night. Admission is just $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. <strong><em>Special Notes</em>:</strong> Please be advised that with the exception of service animals, family pets are NOT allowed on the historic site for this event. Overflow parking will be available at Doral Industries, 100 Wye Valley Road. Free shuttle buses will run to Sainte-Marie throughout each evening.<br />
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<strong>Where Adventure Awaits! </strong>~ Haliburton Highlands Water Trails – Frost Centre and Poker Lakes
~ Frost Centre Ski and Snowshoe Trails
~ Backcountry Camping, Canoeing and Kayaking
~ Canoe, Ski and Snowshoe Rentals
~ 38kms of Hiking Trails, Hundreds of kms of Snowmobile and ATV trails
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~ Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower – Best view of Fall colors in the highlands!
~ Ontario’s only full size historic Log chute
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~ Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival. Just 2.5hrs from Toronto, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. Visit <a href="http://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/">www.algonquinhighlands.ca.</a> Call 705-766-9033 for info<br />
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It's incredible - a week of snow, snowsqualls and low temps have led the way to an early weekend to hit the ski hills and trails north of Toronto!<br />
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Friday update: Hardwood received another 2 cm last night and have Ginzu Groomed Meadowlands, Torino and Nagano and Sochi for skating. Meadowlands has a classic track. Trail passes available for $15 + HST.<br />
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Blue Mountain Resort, Blue Mountains - November 28</div>
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Sir Sam's Ski & Bike, Haliburton - December 6<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492754920138018322noreply@blogger.com0Ontario, Canada51.253775 -85.32321389999998529.804263 -126.80758889999998 72.703286999999989 -43.838838899999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090939.post-75084232473796992782014-11-11T12:46:00.000-05:002014-11-11T12:46:09.689-05:00Mid-November Events North of Toronto The rush of November is here, the countdown has officially begun. However, we recommend you take the time and enjoy the days and weeks ahead - there are lots of great things happening including special events, holidays events and all around late fall and early winter fun in areas north of Toronto. The days may be shorter and the air is a little cooler, but there are day trips and getaways to lift your spirits and help you keep your holiday glow.<br />
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Merry in Muskoka with Chef Michael Smith<br />
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Join Chef Michael Smith for a non-stop interactive weekend of holiday flavours, friends and full-on foodie fun. Michael will welcome you Friday night to a Taste of Muskoka packed with lots of local flavours. On Saturday attend an exclusive lunch-time cooking class as Michael leads a raucous recipe demonstration with his signature high-energy style, entertaining story telling and a few tricks up his sleeve. Then settle in for an evening unlike anything you’ve ever experienced as you and your table plunge into an interactive meal full of surprises and fun. Turkey dinner has never been so much fun!<br />
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Visit the Nottawasaga Resort for the 31st Annual Sugar Plum Fair Craft Show & Sale, Saturday November 15th and Sunday November 16th and discover a spectacular line-up of crafters who feature a unique line-up of handmade items.<br />
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Book your table and grab your shopping bag for the annual Shop and Savour experience at Blue! Choose sensational menu specials from nine participating restaurants, three craving stops plus get a head start on your holiday shopping early at several favourite shopping outlets. SUNDAY TO THURSDAY only.<br />
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Alliston (Nov. 14) | Angus (Nov. 15) | Bala (Nov. 15) | Barrie (Nov. 15) | Bradford West-Gwillimbury (Nov. 15) | Newmarket (Nov. 15) | Lakefield (Nov. 16) | Orangeville (Nov. 15) | Lindsay (Nov. 15)</div>
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Nov. 14 & 15 - Roger Hodgson<br />
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While the fall colours and leaves are falling, things are heating up in the kitchens of Ontario's Lake Country!<br />
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Attention foodies and fresh food lovers ~ the Fall Flavours campaign is the opportunity for both locals and visitors to treat themselves to some of the finest dining establishments found in Ontario's Lake Country. During Harvest the Fall Flavours guests have the opportunity to experience a diversity of three-course culinary delights. The participating chefs have been busy creating new tempting menus, to entice visitors to choose their restaurant, the menu must include at least one item that is sourced from a local farm or producer.<br />
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Dine at one of the 11 participating restaurants and enter to win cooking class for two from Chef Derek at The Grape & Olive!<br />
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Annual Ski & Snowboard Swaps<br />
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Snow Valley's equipment swap & open house has traditionally been one of the area's largest ski & snowboard swaps. This year you can expect it to be even better as they plan to move the entire swap to the new chalet! Be sure to arrive early to snag the best deals. Stay the rest of the day and ride the chairlift, take a hay wagon ride, hit the jib setup, check out the retail sale, or just sit and enjoy the day with your fellow ski bums!<br />
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Bring in your old gear and pick up something new at one of Ontario's largest ski & snowboard swaps. New this year, Horseshoe is pleased to add Bikes into the mix. So if you are in the market for new ski/snowboard or bikes this is the Swap not to miss!<br />
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A promising forecast opens up a world of endless events and activities to consider when touring the colourful fall areas in resort destination cities and towns 'north' of Toronto this holiday long weekend.<br />
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Festivals and Events are a great focal point to any day trip or getaway. If you're in these areas this weekend, we consider you check out the following events.<br />
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To date most colour change has already happened and most of the leaves are all still on the trees. Now's your chance to an anything-but-green forest! Well, except for the everygreens.<br />
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New for 2014 - The Hardwood SingleTrack Challenge will be a dedicated and "secret" 25km loop using the famously popular trails at Hardwood Ski and Bike.<br />
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<b>Blue Mountain Village<br />Oct. 14 - Dec. 4 * Sunday to Thursday only *</b><br />
There’s no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend and the fall colours at Blue Mountain, Clarksburg and Thornbury. Free family activities, live music, Apple Pie Trail, adventures, stilt walkers, hiking, biking and fall driving tours.</div>
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ALL WEEKEND LONG – Plunge! Ridge Runner Coaster, Dockside Boat Rentals, Rock Climbing, Woodlot & Timber Challenge Ropes Course, Cascade Putting Course, Triple Zip Line, Mountain Top Segway Tours, Gondola…..<br />
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It's PUMPKIN MANIA Season at Rounds Ranch so saddle up and get down here for some serious fun and farm adventures. Enjoy Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Catapult, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, Pumpkin Hockey and much more.</div>
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Find out what's happening in #MyHaliburtonHighlands. Lots to do and see in one of the most scenic and beautiful places in Ontario! Events this weekend include farmers markets, heritage happenings at the museum and a ghost walk in Minden. Events include art exhibites, scenic chair lift rides, farmers' market and more.<br />
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As the season continues, the harvest becomes even more bountiful. Starting Thanksgiving weekend, the McLean’s again welcome the community to their farm for another festival. This festival takes place at their Buckhorn Berry Farm location Pumpkin festival runs the last weekends of October, starting Thanksgiving weekend.</div>
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Open Mic at the MCC's Cafe Roxy. Saturdays from 1pm - 4pm. Free Admission.<br />
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A new photographic exhibition of the UNESCO designated World Heritage city Havana, Cuba will be on display at the Midland Cultural Centre from September 26 until October 31. Entitled Seven Nights in Havana, the exhibit is a collaboration of three local photographers and a joint presentation of Quest Art and the MCC. Admission price for the evening is $15 with all proceeds from the exhibition donated to the Midland Cultural Centre.<br />
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You will be brought face to face with the grace, majest, power and intelligence of birds of prey. OR Discover Ontario's native reptile species. Participants will learn plenty of fun facts and identification tips, as well as discover the importance of environmental stewardship and the role that individuals can play in helping Ontario's Species at Risk. </div>
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<b><i>ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS</i></b><br />
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This weekend catch Ligabue.<br />
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<b><i><br />OTTAWA VALLEY</i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1BteKt6" target="_blank">Rural Ramble</a><br />Now until October 31</b><br />
Organized by the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA), the Rural Ramble is a free, self-guided driving tour set against a backdrop of beautiful fall colours. One of only two regions in the world with the unique combination of climate and topography that results in brilliant fall foliage, the Valley is a magnificent destination to enjoy throughout the autumn months. Glorious colours and crisp, cool weather make it an excellent season for exploring the countryside.<b><i><br /></i></b><b><i><br /></i></b><b><i>TWEED</i></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1o5RcRQ" target="_blank">Family Fun Events in Tweed and area!</a></b><br />
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Many northern areas are past the <b>peak and have leaf fall taking place. However walks along trails are still showing lots of fall colours on lower branches.</b><br />
Ministry of Tourism is reporting <b>colour changes</b><b> </b>across the regions north in Ontario. See the latest colour changes for these areas:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colour-progressing-report.html#CPRCentral" target="_blank">Central Ontario</a>, </b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colour-progressing-report.html#CPROttawa" target="_blank">Ottawa</a>, </b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colour-progressing-report.html#CPREastern" target="_blank">Eastern Ontario</a>, </b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colour-progressing-report.html#SouthWestern" target="_blank">South Western Ontario</a>.</b><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/OntariosValleyRoadTripsFallColours.html">Ontario Valley's near Toronto</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colour-report-algonquin-park.html">Colour Tours AlgonquinPark</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colour-report-georgian-bay.html">Colour Tours GeorgianBay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colour-report-lake-simcoe.html">Colour Tours LakeSimcoe</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colour-report-muskoka.html">Colour Tours Muskoka</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.400eleven.com/colours-north-east.html">Colours North East Ontario</a></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barrie lakeshore trails are inviting</td></tr>
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Many of the valleys are still near peak with limited leaf fall. Pick your <b>favourite region of the Province </b>and pick a fall colour drive for your next road trip.<br />
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Ontario resorts, inns, lodges, cottages and hotels are waiting to welcome fall visitors.<br />
Combine your road trip with a walk down a country lane a <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/fall-fairs.html#September">fall fair</a>, or <a href="http://www.400eleven.com/fall-studio-arts-tours.html">studio tour </a><br />
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