Hopes for Lake Superior, Michigan, Huron & Georgian Bay

Tourism operators north of Toronto may be pleased with the election of Obama, as he has been a great supporter of the Great Lakes Clean up. See Georgian bay Echo for full news release on future of Great Lakes http://georgianbayecho.blogspot.com/2008/11/obama-good-for-georgian-bay.html

John Hartman-Cities-Only Two Days Left

Cities only tells half the story in John Hartman's exhibit at the Maclaren Art Centre in Barrie, Ontario.

Who would of thought, Parry Sound, Port Severn and Owen Sound would be side by side with creations from London, New York, Montreal and Halifax.

 

Horseshoe Valley Resort In the News.

Today’s Globe and Mail article “The British are coming to play and invest”, may be an indication of future tourism growth in a select number of four season destination areas. Sited in the article was the Horseshoe Valley Resort just north west of Barrie, where the new owners Skyline International Developments are building a complete four season resort destination by incorporating their 800 acres at Port McNicoll on Georgian Bay.

See Horseshoe Valley Resort.

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Ontario Travel Value Season Getaways North of Toronto

Romancing the Late Fall North of Toronto
Late Autumn, 2008. Some of the best value season rates and Ontario travel bargains are at the many Ontario Resorts, Inns, hotels and B& B’s North of Toronto. Late fall getaways can include film festivals, festivals of lights, hiking and biking, harvest dining, swishing through the fall leaves or just old fashioned relaxing in front of an outdoors bonfire. Outdoor enthusiasts will find less foliage and more wildlife. See fall getaways

Late October Ontario Travel Options

Haliburton and Midland destinations are offering interesting travel options this weekend.


Consider the 19'th annual Harvest Festival Tour throughout from Wyebridge to Downtown Midland. A stop at Mad Michael's is a must on your trip to Midland. See Building Photo.
The Haliburton Sculpture forest in the Village of Haliburton is adding a sculpture by Bill Lishman-A work originally created for Expo ’86 in Vancouver. Leishman is an Artist, sculptor, filmmaker, author, art director, inventor, pilot, naturalist, entrepreneur. See Sculputure Photo.

Bala Cranberry Festival--in Muskoka this weekend

Discover the unique Bala Cranberry Festival in Muskoka this weekend. Catch the end to the fall colour foliage season with some new Crannberry fall colors. There are many weekend events taking place north of Toronto during the month of October 2008. See October events

Ontario Winter Vacation Planning

Winter Travel Consumer Shows This Weekend

Outdoors and winter enthusiasts can get a head start on choosing a vacation for Christmas getaways, downhill ski holidays, cross country skiing, snowshoeing adventures, snowmobiling, and ATV treks. Two locations in Toronto and Mississauga are hosting consumer shows starting October 16, and 17 running through until October 19^th, 2008. The Ski and Snowboard show takes place at the Canadian National Exhibition, in downtown Toronto and the Snowmobile and ATV show takes place at the International centre beside Pearson International Airport in Mississauga.

Ontario tourist operators will be represented at both of the shows as well as the Ministry of Tourism promoting winter vacations in the Province. A variety of 2008-09 Ontario winter getaways can be viewed at Ontario Winter Getaways North of Toronto . The Ontario Travel North of Toronto website has one of the best selections for a variety of winter fun activities for the family or for the romantic couple looking for winter fun and adventure. Visitors should check out winter options before heading to either of the shows in anticipation of a snowy winter wonderland in the traditional Snow Belt regions of Ontario

Muskoka Cavalcade of Fall Colours Continues

Brilliant Fall Colours are highlighted in the Muskoka Region.
Photo by Robin Tapley Thursday October 16, 2008.

See fall Muskoka Road Trips for ideas and destinations for fall colours

Get updates on fall colour report from Ministry of Tourism

Fall Colours along Lake Simcoe, Kempenfelt Bay.

Photo taken Thursday October 16th, 2008 by r.taylor

Lots of great colours still available north of Toronto!!

See fall colour routes for ideas on your next road trip north.

Check the Ministry of Tourism fall colour report for the current state of leaf change throughout the Province of Ontario

Fall Colour photos 2008 from Newmarket area.

FALL PHOTOS SUMITTED BY ROBERTMOUNT7. NEWMARKET AREA NORTH OF TORONTO. SEE FALL ROAD TRIPS FOR SUGGESTIONS ABOUT WHERE TO GO FOR FALL COLOURS AND FALL FOLIAGE

Thanksgiving weekend 2008-Kempenfelt Bay

One of the best weekends for fall colours in many years is this Thanksgiving weekend
where the weather is in the mid 20's, the sun is shining and the leaves are close to peak
fall colour foliage along Kempenfelt Bay just north of Barrie Ontario. The colour season is going to be a bit longer with the higher temperatures, with little frost to date.

A trip for those close to Toronto could be a circle trip around Lake Simcoe to see the fall colours.

See additional fall road trips and colors and Ontario resort destination getaways

Thanksgiving Weekend Hike with Naturalist Robin Tapley

Muskoka Fall Beauty and Colours
Join Naturalist Robin Tapley at Red Leaves Resort this weekend on one of two guided nature walks this Saturday. The nature walks which depart from the Wallace Marina at 10 am and 1 pm allow participants an opportunity to discover the trails that meander through hardwood and coniferious forests. We'll explore the boardwalk which winds its way through cotton grass, pitcher plants and sphagum moss while watching for fall migrants search for food during their southern migration. From the Observation Deck we'll be rewarded with a birds eye view of one of Ontario's magnificent wetlands surrounded in a cavalacade of fall colours. For information or to make a reservation please call the Red Leaves Discovery Centre at 1 705 765 8799.

Fall Colours over Kempenfelt Bay-Lake Simcoe

Visitors to Barrie and residents alike were treated to a double rainbow over Kemepnfelt Bay this past week. Fall colours will be peaking over the next week along Lake Simcoe, and will make for the perfect close to Toronto road trip north along the roads and trails ov Lake Simcoe. See Lake Simcoe fall colour road trips. This photo was taken from the park at Minet's Point in Barrie Ontario.

Additonal Ontario fall travel ideas can be found, at fall colour drives and fall getaways north of Toronto

Algonquin Hardwood Trail

Fall Colours (colors) are said to be at peak right now in the highlands of
Algonquin Park. One of the ways to find out about the hardwood forest and the change of the fall colours is to hike up the short trail for a view over the
Smoke Lake Basin. For more Algonquin Fall drives or suggested tours please see http://www.400eleven.com/colour-report-algonquin-park.html

Haliburton Village-Head Lake Sept. 28-08

Haliburton Village from Skyline Drive Lookout. Consider a fall road trip
to haliburton Village. SEE Fall Colour (color) Drives north of Toronto
http://www.400eleven.com/colour-report.html#haliburton

Kawarthas Fall Colours 2008

Ontario Studio Artist Tours, Art Galleries, Fall Colour Road Trips

Fall in Ontario would not be complete without a visit to one of the many artists participating in the many Fall Studio Art Tours north of Toronto. Many of the artist tours are within close proximity to Toronto, however there are many exceptional artists and tours further north. Here is a sample list of the many tours. One of the long sustaining fall art tours takes place on Thanksgiving weekend-The Studio Images Tour in Simcoe County celebrates 25 years of artistic spirit, this year's tour features over 40 artists at 24 unique stops.

Studio Tours for This Weekend on Sat and Sunday September 27, 28.

• Deer Trail Studio Tour, Elliot Lake region
• Bancroft and Area Autumn Studio Tour
• Purple Hills Fall Studio Tour (Creemore region south of Collingwood)
• The 22nd Annual Elora, Fergus Studio Tour
• 20th Annual Hills of Erin Studio Tour (Erin and Hillsburgh area)
• Merrickville Artists Guild Studio Tour
• 4th Temiskaming Studio Tour, New Liskeard area
• Norfolk Studio Tour (Norfolk Country area including the community of Simcoe)
• 24th Annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
• North of 89 Studio Tour (Shelburne area)
• Sudbury Arts Tour
• Apples and Art Studio Tour (Cornwall area)

Combine your artist tour with one of the more than 25 road trip fall colour routes, north of Toronto

Fall Along the Highway 60 Corridor-Algonquin Park

Robin Tapley is reporting from the Algonquin area with changes being a bit slower this year, however there are a number of spots where fall colours are more prominent. Tapley reminds us that not all fall colours are bright and red, and the dark hues of an Algonquin Moose will always raise the hairs on the back of your neck. There are lots of berries usually in hues of reds this year. Tapley lives in the Dwight area near Huntsville and is the Naturalist at the new Red Leaves in north East Muskoka. See suggested Algonquin Fall Drives and Road Trips.

Fall Colour Route To Ansuka B & B

Ansaku B&B sits on 120acres of beautiful mature forest and rolling fields.
The Bruce Trail runs
adjacent to our property. Come and enjoyhiking,canoeing,fishing,skiing,golfing,and water sports.Read a book on the
porch or relax in our sauna,hot tub or swimming pond. We offer a lot of privacy.
Each guest suite and one self contained apartment features an en-suite bathroom
and a separate guest entrance.We are located between Felsherton and Thornbury,
just 5-10 min.from the Ski hills.Collingwood and Blue Mountain are just 30min. away.

The colour route from Collingwood is:
Hwy 26west towards Thornbury turn left onto Grey 40 then turn left
onto grey 13 (Beaver Valley road) turn right onto Grey 4 , turn right
onto east back line (Hoggs Falls) turn right onto Grey 32 stay
straight on 7th line. turn right onto sideroad 13, turn left onto grey
7 all the way to Meaford turn right onto hwy 26 back to Collingwood.

Fall Colours from the Beaver Valley

There are two great ways to enjoy the fall colours in Beaver Valley. If you enjoy hiking one of the best places to see the fall colours is on top of Old Baldy, part of the Bruce Trail. Driving or cycling along the back roads of Beaver Valley is also a great way to see the coloured leaves. Come enjoy fall at Cedars Cottage Resort. Cedars Cottage Resort 1-800-747-7014
Carolyn Lilleyman
Cedars Cottage Resort
www.cedarsresort.com