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A number of March Break Day trip suggestions area available in towns and cities and rural destinations north of Toronto including trips to the sugar bush as part of a Maple Syrup Festival.
We'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.
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| Boiling Maple Sap in the Sugar Bush |
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| Family Free Fishing Day Ontario Ontario Ice Fishing Weekend: Free Fishing For Families circle the weekend of February 19-21, 2011 on your calendar. Forthose two three only (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Monday),without a license during the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend |
| Nottawassaga Inn Resort $1.00 Family Day Breakfast That's right! $1.00 breakfast when you book an overnight stay in astandard resort room on February 20, 2011*. Two people can enjoy a delicious full buffet breakfast in the Riverview Dining Room for only $1.00.Nottawassaga is also hosting an exciting line-up of FREE children's andfamily activities, plus pay as you programs. Click here to view our Family DayChildren'sActivities and skating times! |
| Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre February 2011 Family Fun A FAMILY FUN DAY February 21....Ice skate on the Wye Marsh,participate in a scavenger hunt, or go snowshoeing. Roast bannock, gocross-country skiing or learn about reptiles and birds of prey during our live animal shows www.wyemarsh.com |
| Sir Sam's Ski & Bike Family Day - Make this day a Family Holiday Monday February 21st 2011 Holiday tradition, Deck BBQ, Olympic Obstacle Race |
| North Bay Best Western Extreme $1 Million Renovation Completed.. The newly renovated Best Western North Bay Hotel and Conference Centre invites you to enjoy some exceptional winter outdoor adventures in North Bay! Snowmobiling, Snow Shoeing, Cross Country and Down Hill Skiing are all minutes away from the Best Western and our friendly staff will help you plan your winter adventure! |
| Hardwood Ski and Bike Family Day Weekend From February 19 to 21 we will be offering special Family Day weekend pricing for kids. Kids12 and under will ski free with an adult paying a trail fee and 25% off rentals for all. |

Municipality of Magnetawan (http://www.magnetawan.com/)
Bayview Wildwood Resort -Take your sweetheart away for a weekend of romance and relaxation. Explore a variety of walking trails that wind through the heart of the Canadian Shield. Dine in style in the Echo's Dining Lounge, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Sparrow Lake. Unwind in the indoor pool and whirlpool, or rejuvenate with a massage.
Cedar Grove Lodge - A Winter Getaway in Your Own Lakeside Cabin With Fireplace at Cedar Grove Lodge. Cedar Grove Lodge offers lakeside cabins, some of them log, all with a wood burning stone fireplace. (we supply all wood and firelogs free of charge) All rates include 2 or 3 meals daily. Packed lunches available forthose heading out for the day.
Northridge Inn and Resort -"Enjoy the ultimate in snowmobiling hospitality and adventure! Trails right to your door in the Near North featuring some of the finest trails and snow only 21/2 hours from Toronto. Fireplaces, Sauna, Whirlpools, Hot tub, Lounge, rentals, exceptional accommodations and dining. Chalets or lodge rooms with or without meals
Loralea Country Inn Resort - Haliburton Highlands - Great
Ste. Anne's Country Inn Spa - Back by popular demand is Ste. Anne's Diva Day Spa! If you’re longing for a day of relaxation and pampering for a modest price then the Diva Day Spa is your perfect match. From only $99 you can escape to Canada's Favourite Spa to enjoy a relaxing spa treatment, 3-course lunch, afternoon tea and have full access to our extensive facilities including pools, eucalyptus steam room, walking trails, exercise room and much more! The Diva Day Spas are limited to 5 packages available per day, so plan a day ahead for you, your partner, family or friends and still be back in the city before nightfall!
Haliburton School of The Arts - With hundreds of lakes surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking vistas, the Highlands of Haliburton are the ideal setting for an art school. The inspiring surroundings and courses within the schedule kindle a creative vigour that can be motivating and energizing or reflective and relaxing.The program spans the calendar, the ages, the skill levels, and the seemingly unrestrained range of techniques and media. With an eclectic and extensive variety of courses offered at a range of skill levels, there's something for everyone!Just 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto and 3 1/2 hours west of Ottawa.
The MacLarenArtCentre is Simcoe County's regional public art gallery providing innovative, relevant and accessible programming. The award winning building houses four galleries, an education centre, gallery shop and licensed café with a secluded patio. The MacLaren is centrally located with ample parking making it a must see year round destination. The MacLaren is open seven days a week, Mon to Fri, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday noon to 4:00 pm. Closed statutory holidays. Admission is voluntary. Suggested donation $5
Lake Simcoe (http://www.400eleven.com/lakesimcoe.html)
The Couples Resort -The Couples Resort “Romance should always be so Tempting” February 2011 from $88 per person. Accommodation has extra large Jacuzzi in-front of the Wood Fireplace. Hot tub Accommodation Extra.1st Class Gourmet Dining. 5 Course Dinners Awarded a Top 10 Dining Experience by North American Inns.
Cedars Cottage Resort - Enjoy winter in the beautiful Beaver Valley. We are near down hill skiing, cross county skiing, snow boarding, and dog sledding. Cedars is a family oriented housekeeping resort on Eugenia Lake. We have traditional 2 bedroom cottages, and modern 3 bedroom chalets. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen including microwave, colour cable TV, all bedding is provided. Make some hot chocolate and relax by the fireplace, (firewood included Nov. – April). Unwind with a game of pool or table tennis in the Games Room.
Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre - Learn to Snowboard Package Enjoy two nights accommodation, breakfast in the Heatherwood Restaurant both mornings, and an all inclusive "learn to snowboard" package at Sir Sam’s Ski Hill. (Snowboarding package includes: full day lift ticket for all slopes, rental equipment and a two hour lesson). From $189 per person, based on double occupancySubject to availability, plus taxes and gratuities
Best Western North Bay Hotel and Conference Centre - Winter Fun in North Bay The newly renovated Best Western North Bay Hotel and Conference Centre invites you to enjoy some exceptional winter outdoor adventures in North Bay! Snowmobiling, Snow Shoeing, Cross Country and Down Hill Skiing are all minutes away from the Best Western and our friendly staff will help you plan your winter adventure!
The Falls Inn - Pamper yourself in your room, at dinner and in the spa.
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre - With cross country skiing and snowshoe trails meandering through a quiet forest of sugar maples, beeches and oaks high atop the Niagara Escarpment, Scenic Caves Nordic Centre gives a whole new meaning to winter nature adventures. Nowhere else in Ontario can you snowshoe or hike across Southern Ontario's Longest Suspension Footbridge! Take a breathtaking 130-metre hike across a narrow bridge, arched 25 meters above a treed valley, 300 meters above Georgian Bay.
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - TOUR WYE MARSH TRAILS BY DOG SLED Join Windrift Kennel for an opportunity to mush through the Wye Marsh. Meet their team of Alaskan huskies and a join a Windrift musher on a great winter adventure. Hop in the sled and the mushing team will take you on a thrilling 15 minute tour through Wye Marsh! This is a rare opportunity to participate in this exciting sport. A FAMILY FUN DAY Any idea how you will spend your Family Day? Get started by putting away the board games… this Febru-ary 21st make your Family Day a special one at the Wye Marsh! Ice skate on the Wye Marsh, participate in a scavenger hunt, or go snowshoeing. Roast bannock, go cross-country skiing or learn about reptiles and birds of prey during our live animal shows. Plus, you will have the chance to win a one year member-ship.
Haliburton Highlands Tourism Region (http://www.haliburtonholidays.com)
The Briars Resort & Spa - Winter Magic Weekends January 21 to March 7: (including Valentine's and Family Day Weekends) From $129 per person, per night* Include accommodation, all meals, horse-drawn sleigh rides, guided walks, dinner-dance and more! For a complete activities program please click for Winter Magic Weekends and Valentine's Weekend and for Family Day Program *Rates based on 2-night stay and available January 21 - March 7, 2011. Family Day Weekend from $169 per person, per night. One child free (ages 3-11) when sharing room with two adults. Additional discounts for seniors and longer stays. Spa available at additional charge.
Tyrolean Village Resorts, Blue Mountain - PERFECT for families and groups! 4 to 9 bedroom Swiss or Executive-Style Chalets located 90min north of Toronto at the base of Blue Mountain, Ontario’s
Sir Sam's Inn and WaterSpa - BEST OF WINTER January 3- March 27, 2011 The Best of Winter offers a taste of it all! Three nights lakeside accommodation with thermo-masseur bath & fireplace, dinner and breakfast each day, choice of an exhilarating snowmobile tour or 2 hour dog sled tour, one luxurious spa treatment each and a one-day downhill ski pass. Don't worry, after all that our WaterSpa awaits.
Ruby's Cottage Resort & B&B - Small lakefront Cottage Resort & B&B on Boshkung Lake in Haliburton County. Some cottages with woodstoves (one cottage with private hot tub). Also B&B Suite with personal hot tub. On site games room with satellite TV & ping-pong table, wireless high speed internet, central hot tub room. Dogsledding, cross-country & downhill ski, snowshoeing, snowmobiling trails, all nearby. Complimentary use of snowshoes & cross-country skis. We are 2.5 hours drive from Toronto. On site ice fishing.
Viamede - Nestled on the shore line of Spectacular Stoney Lake in the heart of the kawarthas you will enjoy our country inspired Spa & Salon. Enjoy a girls getaway, an intimate escape and pair your stay with one of our many spa services. For more information on our
Hardwood Ski and Bike -Torino, Vancouver, Nagano… all great trails at Hardwood Ski &Bike only minutes away. Book your stay with us and get the BEST pass rates at Hardwood this season! Hardwood Ski & Bike offers the ultimate Nordic skiing experience Ontario. Trail loops range from 6km to 22km and built for ALL levels. Rentals available on site. Located only 1 hour north of Toronto, Hardwood Ski and Bike and Carriage Ridge Resort offer the best deal this season! Hardwood Ski and Bike is the leading destination for Classic and Skate skiing. Our getaway include, accommodation in a spacious condo-suite at Carriage Ridge Resort, day pass at Hardwood Ski and Bike, lunch at Hardwood Ski and Bike. Getaways from only $89!
Muskoka Wildlife Centre - A 100 acre wildlife park, featuring exhibits of live animals including moose, wolves, eagles, bears and much more. Everyday, enjoy "Meet the Creature" presentations. Located 20 minutes north of Orillia, right on Highway 11 North. OPEN WEEKENDS ALL YEAR! ![]() |
| Wiarton Willie Monument near Owen Sound |
Carriage Ridge Resort at Horseshoe Valley - Carriage Ridge Resort offers the best choice for a romantic Winter getaway in Central Ontario!
Birch Lodge - A pleasant welcome awaits you as you come and relax on the peaceful shores of Granary Lake, with four of our House Keeping cottages available for the winter months. Enjoy hiking, snow shoeing, snowmobiling and our picturesque white wonderland.
Rosseau, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, The -Two-Night Winter Dog Sledding Package in Muskoka Experience the exhilaration of dog sledding in the beauty of Muskoka! This two-night package includes luxurious accommodation, breakfast daily and dog sledding rides for two. This offer includes: Luxurious accommodation in guest room or suite, Breakfast for two adults daily, 20-minute dog sledding ride for two adults. Dog sledding will run daily from December 26 to January 1 and every Saturday until February 26, weather permitting.
Glen Echo Cottages - Our “Bungalows on the Ice” offer a truly unique experience. Our fully equipped four or six man housekeeping bungalows feature a TV, BBQ, propane heat, lights & stove, a complete set of pots, pans, utensils, as well as a table and chairs. Starting from only $140.00 per person (based on 3 or more per hut), midweek for 2 days; $160.00 per person, weekend for 2 days. (based on full occupancy)
Wakefield Mill Inn & Spa - Escape to this beautiful historic stone Mill, right in the heart of Gatineau Park. Just 25 minutes from downtown Ottawa, The Wakefield Mill Inn offers fine dining, a gorgeous spa, local shopping, skiing, golf and more.Your romantic spa package includes overnight accommodation, a fabulous Table d'hĂ´te dinner for 2, full country breakfast, one spa treatment per person (your choice) plus discounts on spa products,
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve - Wolf Centre Our wolves roam freely in a 15 acre enclosure. Hours of operation: Victoria Day Weekend to Thanksgiving Weekend ( 7 days a week 10 am - 5pm) Remainder of Year (Saturday & Sundays 10 am - 5 pm) Snowmobiling in the Forest Haliburton Forest has 60,000 acres of forest wilderness with 50 lakes and numerous ponds and creeks make it a snowmobiling wonderland. Dogsledding at Haliburton Forest - Dogsledding at its Best Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd consists of 60,000 acres of forested, rolling hills interspersed with more than 50 lakes and hundreds of wetlands. Winding through the forest are more than 300 kilometers of groomed trails making this a dogsledder's paradise. Hidden along the trails are a number of small camps and shelters providing scenic locations to have a snack, warm up or stay overnight.![]() |
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