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.

Sunday, April 07, 2013

A weekend for 'foodies' in Midland Ontario

A Weekend for foodies in Midland Ontario

Consider a “foodie weekend” trip north of Toronto to experience the hospitality of Midland Ontario on the shores of Georgian Bay. Two events are highlighted including Books2Eat at the Midland Public Library and the Sweetwater Festival (celebrating maple syrup) at the Wye Marsh. Midland Ontario is easily accessible via Highway 400 to Highway 93 or Highway 12 north of Barrie.

"Books2Eat" Festival April 7

Foodies can play with food and eat it too! After a very successful first year, the Books2Eat event is an event where local chefs create scrumptious treats inspired by their favourite books, is taking place at the Midland Public Library on April 7. Attendees vote for their favourite dish and enjoy eating the rest. There will be lots of food, music and entertainment. This is a great way to fuel your family's love for books, fresh food and fun! This event is international in its origin and is celebrating the April 1st birthday of French gastronome Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), famous for his book Physiologie du goût, a witty meditation on food. Celebrate food and eat your words as the "books" are consumed on the day of the event. Books2Eat International is also celebrated in many North American communities during April.

Sweetwater Harvest Festival April 6-April 7

Sweetwater Harvest Festival 2013 includes an all day pancake breakfast with fresh maple syrup. Old and modern maple syrup harvesting and production will be demonstrated. Enjoy the wildlife of the Marsh along with animal demonstrations. Horse drawn wagon rides and live folk music highlight the festival. Also the Trumpeter Swans will be searching for mates and territory with lots of ’spring honking'.

Foodies will get their maple syrup fix at the Sweetwater Festival.

Midland Area Accommodation

Suggested accommodation in Midland and area Best Western Plus Highland Inn& Conference Centre, Comfort Inn, Little Lake Inn Bed & Breakfast, Midland Inn & Suites or stay in nearby Wyebridge at Sugar Ridge Retreat or Port Severn Ontario at Christie's Mill Inn & Spa, Muskey's Landing, Rawley Resort & Marina Inc

Ontario Spring Weekend Getaways & Maple Syrup Festivals

Ontario Weekend getaways to attractions and Spring Maple Syrup Festivals.

Need accommodation? Check the last-minute weekend getaways and day trips for April 2013.

Maple Syrup Festivals North of Toronto

Find a selection of Maple Syrup Festivals in rural Ontario resort destinations north in cottage country. Discover sugar bush tours with pancake barns and fresh maple syrup.

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Featured Maple Syrup Festival

Wye Marsh Sweet Water (Maple Syrup) Festival
Saturday and Sunday April 6, 7 2013 in Midland Ontario
Sweet Water Harvest 2013

Taste, smell, and learn all about traditional maple syrup. Enjoy the aromas of maple sap boiling and bannock cooking over an open wood fire as the sounds and smells drift through the Marsh’s maple sugar bush.

Activities include:

• All-day Pancake Breakfast (10:00 to 3:30)

• Sugar Shack Demos and maple taffy tasting

• Live music and vendors

• Bannock Roasting

• Maple kids zone: Face painting, crafts & pioneer toys

• Snake, Frog, and Turtle displays with a naturalist

• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

• Chickadee Feeding

• Wye Marsh Woodcarvers exhibition

• Visit to the Birds of Prey in our new Bird Barn

• Observe the magnificent Trumpeter Swans

• Learn techniques for Cooking with maple syrup

• Nature Walks

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm (Saturday and Sunday) Cost: $5.00 per person (Children under 5 are free)( *pancake breakfast is an additional $5.00)

Suggested accommodation in Midland and area Best Western Plus Highland Inn& Conference Centre, Comfort Inn, Little Lake Inn Bed & Breakfast or nearby Port Severn Ontario at Christie's Mill Inn & Spa, Muskey's Landing, Rawley Resort & Marina Inc

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Featured Resort Destinations & Events

ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS TRAILS

Algonquin Highlands Trails|
Where Adventure Awaits!
~ Haliburton Highlands Water Trails – Frost Centre and Poker Lakes
~ Back ountry 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

Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Minden, ON Haliburton, ON
More information on Algonquin Highlands Trails

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BLUE MOUNTAIN / COLLINGWOOD

Blue Mountain Village

Blue Mountain Village

Celebrate Spring at Blue Mountain Village. Throughout Ontario’s largest pedestrian Village you’ll find . five hotels, 40 shops cafes & restaurants, Plunge! Aquatic Centre, the Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, Crock A Doodle Pottery and now open the NEW Woodlot Low Ropes course.

Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Blue Mountains/Collingwood, ON

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BARRIE

MacLaren Art Centre
April 5, 2013

Youth Spring Coffeehouse: Marcie's Birthday Bash. Celebrate by enjoying music and spoken word performances by local Simcoe County youth, while enjoying a great cup of coffee or hot chocolate. This is an all-ages event. Proceeds from this event go towards MacLaren's ArtFuse Fund, an art class bursary programme.

Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Barrie, ON

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HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS DESTINATION

Sir Sam's Ski & Bike

Sir Sam's Ski & Bike-Haliburton
Sir Sam's Ski & Bike is now CLOSED for the ski season. Mountain Biking Starts in May 2013.
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS: Purchase next year's Season Pass by April 30, 2013 to receive these FANTASTIC SAVINGS:
Save $300.00 off Family Season Pass
Save $150.00 off Individual Season Pass
Save $50.00 off Books of Eight Tickets
Email info@sirsams.com or call 705-754-2298 to take advantage of these HUGE DISCOUNTS!

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Maple Syrup Production in the Haliburton Highlands
Wintergreen Maple-Every Weekend in April .

Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, ON Minden, ON
More information on the Haliburton Highlands Destination

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MIDLAND

Books2Eat

Midland Library
Local chefs and food artisans create spectacular, edible creations inspired by their favourite books. You vote which one is best, then eat the rest! The event is perfect for adults and kids and for those who love to read, eat and have some fun!

Annual Girls Night Out
April 4, 2013The Rotary Club Of Midland Presents the 3rd Annual Girls Night Out! Manicures! Massage! Tarot Card Reading! Henna Tattoos! Hair Tinseling! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres & TONS of prizes.

Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Midland, ON

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ONTARIO'S HIGHLAND'S DESTINATION

Click here for events and more information on Ontario Highland’s Destination

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ORO STATION

Hardwood Ski & Bike2013-14 Winter Super Early Bird Season Passes on Sale!

Winter Season Passes on Sale at Super Early Bird prices. Now is the time to get your next year's pass for the lowest price. Super Early Bird pricing ends April 30th.
You can buy your pass online today. Buy your pass online now!

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OTTAWA AND OTTAWA VALLEY DESTINATION

Spring Cottage Life Show-International Centre-Mississauga-April 5-7, 2013. Booth 411. Pick up a travel guide, road map and other useful information about cottage rentals, things to do and places to see in the Ottawa Valley. Whether looking for a waterfront cottage rental or something nestled amongst the tall pines,or investment property, the Ottawa Valley is your cottage destination.

Owling Night-Wilberforce Twp Park-April 6, 2013.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels near Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Hotels on-line
More information on the Ottawa Valley Destination

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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Ontario Easter Weekend Getaways, Easter Egg Hunts, Maple Syrup Festivals, Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing Events

Ontario Easter Weekend getaways to attractions, Maple Syrup Festivals and Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing Events with Easter Egg Hunts

Need accommodation? Check the last-minute weekend getaways and day trips for March 2013.

Easter Getaways and Delicious Easter Brunches

Easter Getaways for Brunch
Easter Egg Hunts for kids
Easter for Kids
Find more Easter activities and kid friendly activities at 411 Ontario Kids family travel in Ontario

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Maple Syrup Festivals North of Toronto

Find a selection of Maple Syrup Festivals in rural Ontario resort destinations north in cottage country. Discover sugar bush tours with pancake barns and fresh maple syrup.

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