SANTA CLAUS PARADES
Pembroke Santa Claus Parade
November 30, 2013
5:30pm
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Fenelon Falls Santa
Claus Parade
November 30, 2013 5:00pm
Visit
with Santa at his house starting at 10:00am or you may find him
at his workshop in the new Community Centre. Come see Santa for a free photo and
a candy cane treat. Full day of family activities.
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inns, resorts, hotels in Kawarthas,
Ontario
Huntsville Santa Claus Parade
November 29,
2013 7pm
The Huntsville Santa Claus Parade starts in downtown
Huntsville at 7:00 pm and
travels to Huntsville Place Mall.
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Wasaga Beach Santa Claus
Parade
November 30, 2013 2pm
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Gravenhurst Santa Claus
Parade
November 30, 2013
The visit with
Santa will be held at the Gravenhurst Opera starting at 12:30 pm followed b a free
traditional Christmas movie upstairs in the theatre starting at 2:00 pm.
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Whitney Santa
Claus Parade
November 30, 2013
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resorts hotels in Whitney, ON
Midland Santa Claus Parade
November 30, 2013 at 11:00
am
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ON, Midland Hotels On-Line
Parry Sound Santa Claus
Parade
November 30, 2013
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inns, hotels Parry Sound, ON
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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES and FESTIVALS OF TREES and LIGHTS
Canada's "First Light" Top 100 FestivalsSainte-Marie
Among the Hurons -Midland
Evenings November 28-30, 2013
The historic
site of Sainte Marie among the Hurons celebrates with 5,000 glowing
candles.........historic re-creations, Franco-Ontarian folk songs, Aboriginal
drumming and singing, Children can try their hand at candle making, and write
their own Christmas cards with historic quill pens...and experience the French
Cafe for traditional seasonal fare. Discover the early roots of Canada's
European settlements and Canada's famous setting for the writing of the Huron
Carol and for many Canada's first Christmas. Midland Accommodation
The Canadian Holiday Train of lights and
Entertainment
November 27-December 2, 2013
The
Canadian Holiday Train a travelling light festival with entertainment will
continue on its journey north in Ontario with visits to Merrickville, Smith
Falls, Perth, Midhurst (Barrie Area), Mactier (Muskoka area), Parry
Sound, Sudbury, Chapleau, continuing across northern Ontario finishing
up visiting the regions of North Western Ontario in the towns of Nipigon,
Thunder Bay, Dryden, Vermillion Bay and Kenora.
Wasaga Beach
Annual Tree Lighting
November 29, 2013
The Oakview Woods
Outdoor Complex hosts the tree lighting ceremony with hot chocolate,
and Christmas Carols and a visit from Santa.
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Tree Lighting
Gravenhurst
November 29, 2013
The annual giant tree lighting will take place and caroling. Local churches will offer warming stations and yummy treats! A Free family event!
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Festival of Trees
Sudbury
Throughout November 2013
Catch the spirit over the holidays by viewing & bidding on over 60 beautifully decorated wreaths and Christmas Trees while enjoying musical performances by local musicians and activities for the kids.
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Festival of Trees
Orillia
Throughout November 2013
The Festival site will be magically transformed into a winter wonderland decked with holiday wreaths and 'tree after glorious tree' in beautifully designed settings located at The Orillia Square Mall .
Stay at Orillia Accommodation
Festival of Northern Lights Catch The Magic
Owen Sound
November 15, 2013 to January 4, 2014
More than 300 light displays twinkling along the banks of the Sydenham River and at Harrison Park. Several weeks of events, including concerts, craft shows, a Santa Claus parade, house tours, horse-drawn carriage rides and Christmas celebrations. The festival is a National Winter Lights Champion and Festivals & Events Ontario Multiple Award Winner.
Stay at Owen Sound & Area Accommodation
Kapuskasing Festival of Lights
Kapuskasing, ON
November 16, 2013 to beginning of January 2014
Riverside park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 100,000 shimmering lights and displays.
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CHRISTMAS BAZAARS and ARTS & CRAFT SHOWS
First Light at Sainte Marie Among the Hurons
Midland, ONNovember 28-30,
2013 (Evening)
The First Light event is a 17th century
holiday season celebration. Under the magical glow of over 5,000 candles, enjoy
an enchanted evening on the historic site, listening to live music, Aboriginal
drumming and choirs. Family activities and
crafts. 20 exceptional artisans will be in the Sainte-Marie museum.
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ON, Midland hotels on-line.
Yummies in a Jar and John Murden Art Gallery -Baysville
Christmas Open House
December 1, 2013
Join Lynn and John Murden as they celebrate 21 years of cooking and painting in beautiful Baysville, Muskoka. This much anticipated 6th annual Open House highlights culinary delights prepared by a number of renowned chefs and bakers together with the work of many local Artisans carried in the Gallery. Admission is by donation to the SPCA. Please RSVP to be included on the guest list.
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Annual Holiday Treasures Arts and Crafts Show & Sale
Rosemont, ON Dufferin Museum
November 23– December 8, 2013
Over 40 artists and artisans. One-of-a-kind items include candlesticks, clothing, jewellery, baskets, two and three dimensional works of art, seasonal wreaths and decorations, wooden bowls and hooked rugs, candles, honey, bath products and much more!
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Alliston, ON
Winter Gift Show & Sale
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
Collingwood
October 30, 2013 - January 5, 2014
Holiday Gifts Galore! Over 40 artists and artisans will be filling the Arts Center with a rich assortment of unique, one-of-a-kind creations...and, at very festive prices! Paintings • Photographs • Pottery • Hand-made clothing • Jewellery • Sculpture and Carvings • Furniture • Glass works ...and more
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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PARTIES and GETAWAYS
Plan ahead for festive parties with friends and families and your family holiday getaway.
Snow Valley Resort
Christmas with Neighbours
Snow Valley is proud to offer a festive evening of Dining, Dancing & Festive Cheer . Whether it's your company Christmas Party or your gathering with friends & family let them take care of all the details. Reserve with Snow Valley and enjoy a wonderful evening of Chirstmas With Neighbours!
- Friday November 29th
- Saturday December 7th
- Saturday December 14th
Package price is $375 plus taxes for tables up to 8 guests. Gratuity is not included.
Kempenfelt Conference Centre -Barrie
Christmas Lunches, Christmas Dining, Festive Buffet Dinner and Dance and Christmas Party B&B Specials
Book a guest room after your Christmas function at a special Christmas B&B Rate of $75 per room based on double occupancy. Rate includes accommodation and a full hot station-style breakfast buffet for two in the morning.
Hardwood Ski & Bike
Annual Hardwood New Year's Eve Bash and Silent Auction
Evening of fun, with dinner, dancing, a live DJ, silent auction*, party favours,
and moonlit ski & snowshoe. Bring your spouse, friends and this is a family
friendly event.
Tickets only $40 + HST for Adults and $25 + HST for children 12 and
under. All proceeds go to Team Hardwood and tickets available at Hardwood Ski &
Bike. Please contact Judy Doble to reserve your spot at (705)
487-3775.
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Carriage Ridge Resort Winter Getaway Offer
Resort Winter Sale 20% Off
November 25 – March 31, 2014
Blackout Dates: December 21 – January 3, 2014 inclusive & February 14 – 16, 2014 inclusive
Stay at Carriage Ridge Resort relax in a Resort Suite with Kitchenette or one of our spacious 1 or 2 bedroom suites.
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FAMILY FUN
Blue Mountain Village
Frost Frenzy
November 30-December 31, 2013The Holiday spirit is very much alive in the Blue Mountain Village during FROST FRENZY starting with so many FREE activities including FIREWORKS every Saturday at 8pm!
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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre-Midland
November 30-December 1
Live Animal Show. Wet n' Scaly.
Wreathmaking -December 1, 2013
Santa's Workshop
December 1, 2013 10am - 2pm
Santa makes a stop off at Wye Marsh, so bring your cameras and get a photo. Then bring the kids to Santa's nature craft table where they can make their own 'for the birds' ornament. Be sure to grab some seed, and head off on the trails to hand feed the chickadees and see the magnificent Trumpeter Swans. Warm up by the fire and roast your own bannock and at 1pm be amazed by the birds of prey show. Cost is general admission.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Midland, ON
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Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
Trails open on Tuesday November 26, 2013
Thanks
to Mother Nature’s first decent snowfall of the season, trails for both
cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are now open.
OPENING WEEK SPECIALMid-week trail passes are just $10. November 30-December 1st weekend, trail passes are just $15.
Expect
rolled/packed trail conditions. The snowshoe trail across the
suspension bridge will also be open, offering spectacular views of south
Georgian Bay. And while you’re checking out the trails, don’t forget to pick up your Nordic Season pass. Please call: (705) 446-0256 ext. 223 before you head out for weather and trail conditions.
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Snow Valley Resort
Ski & Board Season Kicks off Saturday November 30th
Stay & Play
Barrie Ski & Snowtube Packages
Plan a Family Getaway!
Numeous stay & play" packages available through a number of local hotels.
Packages start at just $54.50 (pp/dbl occupancy) and includes 1 night accomodation, breakfast and a ski or snowtubing pass.
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MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
December 1, 2013
Families can enjoy an afternoon exploring art while they create wonderful works to enjoy at home. Regional artists lead the workshops, and activities suit all ages and levels of experience.
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PLAN AHEAD FOR CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Celebrate SantaFest & Thank Santa Events
Santa’s Village, Bracebridge Muskoka
SantaFest Days
December 21 to 23, 2013
and
Thank Santa Day
December 28, 2013
11:00am until 4:00pm
Come celebrate winter and the joy of the season with Santa and his Elves!
Admission is $8.00/person and children under 2 are free
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HOLIDAY SEASON CONCERTS
Plan ahead for Holiday Season Concerts
Rock Your Holiday Season with Live Concerts at Deerhurst
David Wilcox Holiday Party | Saturday, November 30, 2013
Concert only: $44* per person, plus tax
Dinner & Concert: $79* per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Book Concert & Dinner here or call (855) 461-4393, option #3
Overnight Package .Stayover from $288* per night
Kim Mitchell Holiday Party | Saturday, December 7, 2013
Dinner & Concert: $79* per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Book Concert & Dinner here or call (855) 461-4393, option #3
Overnight Package . Stayover from $288* per night
Canadian Country Christmas Concert
Orillia Opera House
Friday November 29, 2013 8pm
The 10th Anniversary Canadian Country Christmas Concert rolls into Orillia, featuring Beverley Mahood,…Shane yellowbird,…Sean Hogan…, Jamie Warren,…and Diane Chase. Adults $28 17 and under $16
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HOCKEY SEASON EVENT
OHL Hockey is back in North Bay! Enjoy the NHLers of tomorrow now as they come to North Bay to play the North Bay Battalion. Now you can come to North Bay, take in a face paced exciting game, and stay in North Bay’s only full service, Resort, Hotel, and Conference Centre.
The North Bay Battalion OHL Hockey Package includes your accommodations, a full hot chef-cooked plated breakfast and a Rink Side seat (seats are Section 1R and numbered 5, 6, 7, and 8). Limited to only 4 tickets available per game, call now and book before they are all gone.
November Game dates are
Nov 5, 7, 10, 17, 28, 2013
Starting at $159.99* *Plus HST. Based on Double Occupancy in a Standard Room with 2 Queen Sized Beds. Upgrades are available.
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BLACK FRIDAY EVENTS
Downtown Orillia Black Friday Sale
Terrific specials, savings & giveaways at participating stores & restaurants! Stock up for Christmas at half the cost! 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Black Friday and Tree Lighting
Gravenhurst
November 29, 2013
The 3rd annual Black Friday Event will kick off yet another Shopping Season in Gravenhurst! Stores will offer many incentives and extended hours, live Christmas music and horse drawn sleigh rides will fill main street . The annual giant tree lighting will also take place and community caroling. Local churches will offer warming stations and yummy treats! A Free family event!
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Featured Resort Destinations and Events
ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS TRAILS
Algonquin Highlands Trails
Where Adventure Awaits! ~ Haliburton Highlands Water Trails – Frost Centre and Poker Lakes
~ Back Country Camping, Canoeing and Kayaking
~ 38kms of Hiking Trails, Hundreds of kms of ATV trails
~ Canoe rentals
~ Excellent fishing for Trout, Bass and Whitefish
~ Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower – Best view of Fall colors in the highlands!
~ Ontario’s only full size historic Log chute
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HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS DESTINATION
Sir Sam's Ski and Bike-Haliburton
You can ride the Mountain Biking XC trails using the Honour System. Sign a waiver and deposit $10.00 in red box on brown building beside the Time Tunnel.
Significant Improvements Coming for the 2013-2014 Winter Season
Opening day for WInter 2013-14: Saturday, December 7, 2013 (weather permitting) .
Your Outdoors -Haliburton. View Calendar for upcoming events.
Discover the natural beauty of the Haliburton Highlands. View the events page for upcoming events.
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LAND O' LAKES DESTINATION
5,000 Lakes 5,000 Adventures. You can enjoy fishing, camping, canoeing, kayaking, boating, hiking, cycling, snowmobiling, skiing, ATVing, motorcycling, or just plain relaxing in some of the most beautiful scenery.
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MIDLAND and PENETANGUISHENE and TOURISM MIDLAND DESTINATION
Downtown Shops and Docks
Beautiful downtown Midland has more than 100 shops, boutiques and services located in a beautiful waterfront setting.
Midland Cultural Centre
The Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) is a self-sustaining, inspiring and exciting year-round facility for arts and culture in Huronia. The MCC has an active calendar of programs and events for enthusiasts of art, culture, music and theatre. Drop in to see what's going on.
Tourism Midland
The Town of Midland is situated at the gateway to Georgian Bay's picturesque 30,000 Islands and hosts many events throughout the year.
Midland Santa Claus Parade
November 30, 2013 at 11:00 am
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RESORTS OF NORTH MUSKOKA
There are plenty of exciting things to do in North Muskoka, all within close proximity. Bring the family snowshoeing, tubing, skating, downhill or cross country skiing, even dog sledding. Or, if you prefer, try your hand at snowmobiling on the extensive trail system that winds throughout Muskoka.
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ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS DESTINATION
You’ll discover an abundance of outdoor adventure, combined with original offering of arts, culture and heritage experiences, all set against a picture perfect backdrop of unspoiled wilderness and the small town charm of friendly communities.
Rally of the Tall Pines
Dungannon Recreation Centre -Bancroft
November 29-30, 2013
Dirt, snow and ice routinely mix together on the roads to provide a supreme test of driving skill. As the final event of the Canadian Rally Championship, the Rally of the Tall Pines also features tight year-end battles which make for hard driving and great spectating.
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ORO STATION
Hardwood Ski and Bike -Oro/Medonte
Open for mountain biking riding at reduced prices until the snow flies.
2013-14 Ski Memberships available.
Youth Cross Country Ski Programs
Register Now For Kids Ski Programs
Hardwood Ski and Bike offers recreational cross country ski lessons for children between ages 3-13. Programs are focused on fun and skill in order to introduce a life long activity and a love of winter. Space is limited so register soon. | | | |
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OTTAWA and OTTAWA VALLEY DESTINATION
Libray and Archives -Ottawa
November 14 -December 1Annual showcase of the best of contemporary cinema produced in the European Union.
Ski Swap
Pembroke -Kinghts of Columbus Hall
November 28-30, 2013
Cobden Santa Claus Parade
November 30, 2013
Santa will meet with the little ones afterwards at the Whitewater Community Hall Festivities begin at 1:30 pm.
Festival of Trees
Petawawa Civic Centre
November 30, 2013
The Festival will include a Snowflake Gala, silent auction, live entertainment as well as a live auction of sponsored decorated trees
Pembroke Santa Claus Parade of Lights
November 23, 2013
Theme: Christmas at the North Pole
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