Showing posts with label Fishing Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fishing Festival. Show all posts

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Weekend Festivals, Events, Fall Colour Road Trips, Boat Cruises & Sighsteeing Tours

FESTIVALS, EVENTS and FALL COLOUR ROAD TRIPS

 
Fall Colours Ontario Weekend Road Trips  
Suggested "Fall Colour" routes and road trips.

Before heading out check the designated fall colour progression report for updates on leaf colour changes in resort and tourist regions north of Toronto.

Fall Colours Touring
The Apple Pie Trail : Collingwood to Owen Sound
It's country road and river touring time. Enjoy local wine and cide tasting, guided hiking, the Meaford Scarecrow Invasion and Craft Show, and unique Apple Pie Trail adventures.

Fall Colour Sightseeing Air Tour:

Georgian Bay Airways
Parry Sound
Book an amazing Fall Colour Sightseeing Air Tour over Georgian Bay.  A wonderful way to see the beautiful fall colour vistas.  The new 35 minute Fall Colours Tour will highlight the vistas of red, orange, and yellow from the air!
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Parry Sound


Fall Colour Cruise Options:

Port Severn

Fall Big Chute Cruise September 20-October 11, 2014 Midland Tours Inc. offers 2 1/2 hour Fall Colour Tours on the Muskoka Trent-Severn Waterway departing from Lock 45 in Port Severn, Ontario. Stay in Port Severn 


Midland 

30,000 Islands Boat Cruise - Muskoka-Georgian Bay's 30,000 islands to October 17, 2014.  Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Midland Ontario

North Bay

Clarion Resort Pinewood Park-North Bay Accommodation and Chief Commanda II Cruise
North Shore Scenic Fall Tour Package:  Enjoy our 2-hour North Shore Scenic trip to view Lake Nipissing's open vistas, natural beaches, rising escarpments and fall colours. See Scenic Cruise Packages

Fall Colour Chair Lift Rides:
Sir Sam's Ski and  Bike-Haliburton
Scenic Chair Lift Rides -Great Activity for the Famiily
Saturdays and  Sundays during the fall until Thanksgiving.   Best seat in the Haliburton Highlands to enjoy the beautiful fall color changes?  Sir Sam's chairlift on Saturdays and Sundays. Great way to see the magnificient view over Eagle & Moose Lakes from the top of Sir Sam's Ski and Bike!
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton,  Minden
More information on the Haliburton Highlands Destination

 
Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble
September 1 - October 31, 2014
The Rural Ramble is a traditional self-guided driving tour throughout the Ottawa Valley featuring four themes: Adventure and  Exploration, Agriculture and Food, History and Heritage plus Arts and Culture.  Rural Ramblers’ will be able to customize their own Autumn touring experiences based on the themes and location that interests them the most.   Wander the website, select the Rural Ramble sites that interest you the most and plan your very own personalized Rural Ramble Route. 

More information on the Ottawa Valley Destination 
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in   Barry's Bay,  Ottawa and Ottawa Valley, Pembroke and Petawawa




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FAMILY FALL FUN


ROUNDS RANCH - Join the Fun
Elmvale   7 km. east of Wasaga Beach, 4 km west of Elmvale
September 23-October 26, 2014
Its PUMPKIN MANIA Season at Rounds Ranch so saddle up and get down here for some serious fun and farm filled adventures. Everyone gets a free pumpkin!
Enjoy the large corn & straw mazes, petting zoo, pony rides, water maze, barrel train, shooting gallery, duck races, pedal cart race track, western playground, zip lines, giant jumping pillows, tractor rides, swinging tire horses, bouncy ponies.  Great family fun for all ages.  
Stay at Resorts. Inns, Hotels in Wasaga Beach

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Saturday, June 02, 2012

Spring Festivals & Events June 1-3, 2012


Celebrate the Rich Heritage of Georgian Bay, Port Severn & Honey Harbour
Canadian Rock Icon Kim Mitchell to headline
The Just Add Water Festival will take place on June 1-3 in the communities of Port Severn and Honey Harbour. Parks Canada is celebrating years of service as a gateway to the nationally significant Trent Severn Historic Waterway and Georgian Bay Islands National Park.  Family activities will include pancake breakfasts, exhibits, street vendors, in-water displays along with antique boat show, the Tug Trent and much more.  A free open air concert featuring Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell and his band will headline the Just Add Water festival on June 2, 2012 in Port Severn.
Accommodations participating in the Just Add Water Festival
Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort - Honey Harbour
Hall's Cottage Resort -Honey Harbour
Muskey's Landing -Port Severn
Rawley Resort -Port Severn
Severn Lodge -Port Severn 

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Barrie
June 1, 2, 3 at Georgian Collage: The 2012 show will be sure to inspire new
auto buyers and  car fans of all ages.  The theme is Aspire, Believe Succeed.
The return of the Porsche Test Track. An exciting opportunity to sit in a Porsche
and go drifting with a professional!
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Barrie, Ontario


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Celebrate Barrie War of 1812 Bicentennial Event
June 1-3, 2012
Activities planned for June 1-3, 2012 include Heritage Park Encampment,  re-enactiments, displays and live entertainment. A sail past with replica  vessels and tall ships will feature a rum toast.  The beginning of the Nine Mile Portage in downtown Barrie on the waterfront will be the centre of activity.
Featured Accommodations:   Carriage Ridge Resort - Horseshoe Valley, Comfort Inn-Hart Drive, Georgian Summer Suites,  Horseshoe Resort,  Kempenfelt Conference Centre B&B
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Barrie, Ontario

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Ottawa
May 30 – June 3, 2012
Canada's award-winning performing arts festival brings the best from around the world to entertain young audiences through dance, storytelling and great activities for the whole family.
Featured Accommodations Greater Ottawa Area & Ottawa Valley :  Wakefield Inn & Spa,  Bourget Inn & Spa, RiverRun Rafting & Wilderness Resort
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Ottawa, On  Ottawa Hotels on-line

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The 10th Annual Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is Almost Here!!
The Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is the place to be May 31 – June 3, 2012
Now entering its 10th consecutive year, the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival has established a well-earned reputation as “the place to be in the first weekend in June”. 
Featured accommodation near Orangeville is the Hockley Valley Resort or Millcroft Inn and Spa.  Access Orangeville via Highway 400 to Highway 9 West

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Huronia Doors Open June 2-3
Midland & Penetanguishene
Free tours of  War of 1812 Military Site at Discovery Harbour on Saturday June 2. The history of Discovery Harbour began in 1793 when the area was scouted for use as a strategic naval base. The harbour was built during and after the War of 1812 for defence purposes. A provincial historic site, Discovery Harbour features the replica ships HMS Tecumseth and HMS Bee, as well as a collection of smaller vessels.  And tours at the Penetang town docks of the HMS Badger is a replica 1812 British gunboat fashioned after vessels common in Nelson’s navy during the Golden Age of sail.  Authentically rigged as a naval cutter, the Badger flies up to seven sails.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Midland, ON
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Owen Sound Doors Open June 2-3
Our pick is the legendary Tom Thomson Art Gallery and the current show "Canadian Spirit". The Tom Thomson Experience makes use of the Tom Thomson Art Gallery’s important collection of objects, photos, documents and artworks by Thomson, examining Thomson’s work, life and mythic death, and his influence, both direct and indirect, on Canadian art and culture.
Featured accommodation near Owen Sound: The Falls Inn–Walter Falls
Book Owen Sound Hotels

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The King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishenes starts their Theatre Season
With customized Drayton Entertainment getaway packages you can create a truly unforgettable theatre experience.
King's Wharf Theatre Schedule:    2012 Season  Annie May 29 - June 23, Murder at Fern Resort   June 27- July 14,  Harvey  July 18 - August 4, Blue Suede Shoes:  Memories of the King  Aug 8- Sept 1. Call our Box Office and we'll coordinate all the details: 1-855-drayton (372-9866). 
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Midland, ON
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Haliburton Home and Cottage Show
June 1-3, 2012
The show features 150 exhibitors of heating products, home design, antiques and collectables, docks, photography, constrution, hot tubs and saunas, boats, landscaping, renovations, clothing and gifts, alternative energy, kitchen and bath upgrades, furniture and flags and signs.  Covers all of your home or cottages needs in one place. 
Stay are Resorts Inns, Hotels, in Haliburton area 
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Celebrate Barrie
Barrie
June 1-2, 2012
Barrie's community festival featuring hands-on activities for kids, inflatables, live entertainment, historical village and petting zoo.
Featured Accommodations:  Carriage Ridge Resort-Horseshoe Valley, Comfort Inn-Hart Drive, Georgian Summer Suites,  Horseshoe Resort,  Kempenfelt Conference Centre B&B
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Barrie, Ontario,     Barrie Hotels on-line

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Unlock the Summer Festival
Bobcaygeon
June 2, 2012
The official ceremony to unlock the summer and the opening of the Trent-
 Severn Waterway.
Stay in the Kawarthas Lakes area (Peterborough, Lakefield, Buckhorn)
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Arts on Main 2012
May 26 – June 16, 2012
AllistonJoin us throughout May, June! Participate and enjoy the creative talent, the musical delights from youth to senior and the discovery of unique and wonderful art showcased throughout South Simcoe.
Featured Accommodations:  Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Red Pine Inn
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  in Alliston, ON

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Anniversary Exhibition
Rails End Gallery
Haliburton
Transitions -May 5-June 17, 2012
Celebrating 25 years of fine craft and art in the Haliburton Highlands. This group exhibition showcasing work by artists on the well loved, and widely acclaimed, Haliburton County Studio Tour; includes historical perspectives, DVD presentation along with original fine craft and visual art.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, ON, Haliburton hotels on-line

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May 12 - June 17, 2012
Join us for the Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival May 12 to June 17, 2012! Try your luck at catching tagged crappie, walleye, blue gill and perch to win your share of prizes, including the grand prize Gas Card from Pioneer Petroleums!Featured accommodation near Peterborough:  The Irwin Inn, Marrick's Landing Cottages, Pine Vista Resort, The Village Inn Woodview: Viamede
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Peterborough area
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Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series
May 27 –September 30, 2012
The Series is set up to give every team a chance to fish in a Classic at the lowest price possible. Sesekinika Lake, Kenogami Lake, Larder Lake, Lake Temiskaming New Liskeard, Bay Lake Latchford, Lake Temagami, Cassels Lake Temagami, Port Loring, Mattawa, Trout Lake, Lake Nosbonsing, Lake Nipissing Hunters Bay, Classic
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Temagami, Lake Nipissing - West Nipissing Region, North Bay, Callander, Monetville, Lavigne, Lake Nosbonsing - Powassan

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April 4- October 30, 2012
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Tom Thomson's First Trip to Algonquin Park, with event at participating community partners from Owen Sound and Huntsville.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Owen Sound, Huntsville
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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Victoria Day Weekend Day Trips & Events May 18-21, 2012

Best Victoria Day Places to Party North of Toronto on May 24 Weekend
Kick off the unofficial first long weekend of the summer with a trip north of Toronto to one of the many Ontario resort destinations celebrating Queen Victoria’s Birthday. Day trips or spring weekend road trips are available for the most budget conscious to those who want to celebrate anniversaries or romantic getaways with a little luxury and pampering. More than 60 long weekend options are available by visiting the Ontario Travel May Getaways


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May long weekend at Blue
Blue Mountain Village- Blue Mountains May 19 - 21, 2012
Set summer in motion in the Village at Blue! Facepainting, scavenger hunts, hiking, shopping and the official kick off to patio season with 13 great restaurants to chose from.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Collingwood-Blue Mountain ON, Collingwood-Blue Mountain hotels on-line     More May Events


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Boating Beach Getaways: Victoria Day Weekend at Portarama
May 18-20, 2012Family Festival Port McNichol OntarioThe location of the "port" explains the festival and the excitement over the waters of Georgian Bay as many boaters will be launching for the first time in 2012. Port McNichol sits across from Victoria Harbour an apt place to be for Vicky's Birthday Celebration. Runs May 18-20 over the Victoria Day Weekend Includes fireworks on Saturday May 19.
Stay in Midland, Barrie, Orillia. Pick a Family Getaway for the May long weekend
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Canada's Capital on Victoria Day:  Tulips and Fireworks in Ottawa
May 11-21, 2012
Celebrate Victoria Day with us at Queen Juliana Park, at the corner of Carling Avenue and Preston Street. Make a day of it, incorporating Ottawa's beautiful Tulip Festival, in neighbouring Commissioner's Park. This is a family event with something for everyone: midway rides; petting zoo; food, drink, and dessert concessions; buskers; children's activities; and live musical performances (see Events). The festival wraps up with a spectacular FIREWORKS display on Monday, May 21.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Ottawa, ON Book Ottawa Hotels ON LINE More information on Ottawa.
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Sir Sam's Ski & Bike, Haliburton
The Mountain Bike Park opens May 19th for Victoria Day Weekend.   A/O will have Demo Bikes & Clothing and Accessories all on Sale! Free Draws & Great Riding.   New Specialized Bike Rental Fleet.  Fantastic XC & Downhill Mountain Biking Trails.  Lift  access for the Downhill Trail.
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Haliburton, ON
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Hog Wild Pork Fest
Renfrew Fair Grounds, ON (Ottawa Valley)
May 19- 20,2012
Renfrew's 1st Annual Hog Wild Pork Fest.  Join us for two great evenings of Grandstand Entertainment at the Renfrew Fair Grounds. BBQ Cook off. Legends of the Super Smash Demolition Derby. Motorcycle Rally / Show and Shine. Lawn Tractor Racing. Pig Roast.
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Bay Day
Barry's Bay, ON
May 19, 2012
Join us as we close down the main street in Barry's Bay for one of the area's largest street Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels in Barry's Bay, ON
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Palmer River Fest
Palmer Rapids (Ottawa Valley)
May 19-20, 2012
Join us for the long weekend for high-quality instruction, music, good food and a great paddling atmosphere. Kids paddling programs and Daycare are available. Hosted by Paddler Co-op in Palmer Rapids.
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Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival
May 12 - June 17, 2012Join us for the Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival May 12 to June 17, 2012!  Try your luck at catching tagged crappie, walleye, blue gill and perch to win your share of prizes, including the grand prize Gas Card from Pioneer Petroleums!
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Peterborough area
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Tour of the Arts - 2012
Artists Studios
Craigleith, Thornbury, Clarksburg, Kimberly
May 19th - May 21st, 2012
Artists in Craigleith, Kimberley, Thornbury and Clarksburg invite you to enjoy our free self-guided studio tour on the Victoria Day weekend. In its 17th year, local well established artists open their studios to the public and will be there to answer questions about their work, what inspires them and in some cases, demonstrate their craft. Iron and glass worker, textile art and jewellry, pottery and sculpture, painting and photography-a wide range of fabulous talent. This is a great opportunity to add a piece of original art to your collection!
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Collingwood/Blue Mountain, ON

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Haliburton County Studio Tour 25th
Anniversary Exhibition
Rails End Gallery
Haliburton
Transitions -May 5-June 16, 2012
Celebrating 25 years of fine craft and art in the Haliburton Highlands. This group exhibition showcasing work by artists on the well loved, and widely acclaimed, Haliburton County Studio Tour; includes historical perspectives, DVD presentation along with original fine craft and visual art. 
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, ON, Haliburton hotels on-line
More May Events 

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Canadian Spirit: 2012 Owen Sound
April 4- October 30, 2012
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Tom Thomson's First Trip to Algonquin Park, with event at participating community partners from Owen Sound and Huntsville.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Owen Sound, Huntsville
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Canadian Tulip Festival Ottawa, ON
May 4 -21, 2012
Celebrate awakening through colour, culture and community in the nation's capital. This year marks our 60th anniversary!
Stay are Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, On  Ottawa Hotels on-line
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