Day Trips, Getaways & All Things Fun North of Toronto

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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Monday, August 01, 2011

Summer Vacation Family Road Trips in Ontario

Kempenfest Kids Play Area Barrie Ontario

A number of good tips in the Ottawa Citizen story offering help with your vacation planning so you don't have a Griswold family vacation...however, some of the most memorable family vacations occur when all of the planning is in vain, and something turns into an adventure...make sure you don't over plan for the summer vacation...Leave time for fun stops at unexpected events and festivals or summer agricultural fairs as you never know what you may see.

There is still plenty of summer left in August check the August getaways north of Toronto

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Muskoka Featured Vacation Destination

Muskoka is Famous For "Muskoka Chair"

National Geographic Travel recently picked Muskoka Ontario as the number one choice of the top 10 summer vacation picks "Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary destination for your summer vacation? Muskoka is the place in Ontario's Cottage Country. Muskoka was " hand-picked by National Geographic Traveler editors as the best of summer 2011". "Central Ontario’s Muskoka district is close to Toronto—about two hours north via Highways 400 and 11"
in reference to:

"Muskoka Cottage Country"
- Muskoka Ontario Family Tourism Travel Romantic Muskoka Ontario (view on Google Sidewiki)

Friday, January 07, 2011

Summer Boating Family Getaways--Canoe, Kayak, Power Boating

Lake Simcoe Ontario Boating Destination

January is a great month to start your summer getaway planning for resort lodging and resort destinations north of Toronto....The Toronto Boat show starting January 8 and will host many Ontario resort destinations, and lodging operators with interesting details on boating opportunities, family fun getaways and lake side accommodation facilities. More on Ontario Lakes for boating.

Algonquin Park Canoeing Destination

Canoe enthusiasts may want to head over to Peterborough to the Canadian Canoe Museum on January
26 at 7 pm for a presentation Writing with a Paddle, will focus on the Canadian
canoeing legend Bill Mason. 2011 Jack Matthews Fellow, Nicolas Dickner lecture. The Jack Matthews Fellowship is a co-operation between Trent University, Lakefield College School and the Canadian Canoe Museum. The canoe museum has one of Mason's canoes. See details in Peterborough Examiner Story.
More on Canoeing & Kayaking Getaways in Ontario.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Labour Day Weekend and Fall Getaways North of Toronto

Last minute Labour Day Getaways and Fall Getaways can be found at the many resorts, lodges, inns, cottages, and bed & breakfast members North of Toronto.

Photo: Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort

Labour Day Weekend Getaways
Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort
Nottawasaga Inn Resort

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Last Minute Summer Family, Golf, Fishing and Hiking Getaways North of Toronto

Last Minute Summer Family, Golf, Fishing and Hiking Getaways North of Toronto

Photo: Combermere Lodge

Family Getaways
Eden Place B & B
Severn Lodge
Viamede Conference Resort & Spa

Golf Getaways
Delta Grandview

Fishing Getaways
Combermere Lodge
Green Wilderness Lodge

Hiking Getaways
Birch Lodge

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Summer Family Vacations North of Toronto

Summer in Ontario for families and couples offers up affordable close to home (staycation) vacations in 2010. Many summer vacation package choices for getaways are available. Book now for your summer long weekend holiday dates for Simcoe Day (Civic Long Weekend), and Labour Day. Join a tradition dating back to the first camping holidays to the lakeside summer resort destinations in Ontario's famous cottage country.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Great Summer Vacation Deals North of Toronto

Discover great summer deals at a lakeside Ontario resort or lakefront cottage or cabin with family and friends. Summer family vacation time north can include relaxing on the beach, golf getaways, fishing getaways, canoeing & kayaking getaways, hiking getaways, mountain bike getaways, water skiing, romantic getaways, family package mini vacations or just relaxation with an Ontario spa package.

Monday, July 05, 2010

Summer Family Getaways North of Toronto

Photo: Terrawoods on Muskoka Shores

Bayview Wildwood Resort
Camp Conewango
Muskoka Moments B & B and Cottage Court
Terrawoods on Muskoka Shores

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Book early for Summer Package Getaways North of Toronto

Photo: Cutter's Cove Cottages

Ahmic Lake Woodland Echoes Resort
Algonquin's Wolf Den
Bondi Village Resort
Cutter's Cove Cottages
Kellerman's Resort
Lakewoods Cottage Resort
Norsemen-Walker Lake Resort
Pleasant Cove Resort
Spectacle Lake Lodge
Tyrloean Resort

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Book Early Summer Family Getaways North of Toronto

Book now for Summer Family getaways north of Toronto.

Photo: Sunbeam Bungalows

Family Getaways
Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort
Deluxe Camp
Ogopogo Resort
Rawley Resort & Marina
Tall Pines Cottages
Tally-Ho Inn
West Nipissing Resort

Fishing Getaways
Booth Landing
East Bull Lake Wilderness Lodge
Sportsman's Lodge

Sunbeam Bungalows
West Lake Willows

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Summer Package Deals North of Toronto

Summer Package Deals can be found at Resorts, Inns, Lodges and Cottages North of Toronto.

Photo: East Bull Lake Lodge

Family Getaways
Nottawasaga Inn Resort
Spectacle Lake Lodge

Romantic Getaways
Couples Resort

Fishing Getaways
North Country Lodge

ATV Getaways
East Bull Lake Lodge

Adventure Getaways
Adventure Lodge

Monday, May 31, 2010

Plan ahead for Summer Vacation North of Toronto

Plan ahead for Summer Vacation at Resorts, Lodge, Inns and Cottages North of Toronto.

Photo: Adventure Lodge

Family GetawaysAdventure Lodge
Delta Rocky Crest Resort Romantic Getaways
Algonquin Lakeside Inn
Pretty River Valley Inn

Spa Getaways
Scandinave Spa , Blue Mountain