Deep freeze draws crowd to first day of Ottawa
Canal skateway
Canoe.ca, Canada - Ottawa, Canada By AEDAN HELMER, SUN MEDIA Hundreds of people flocked to
the world's largest skating rink yesterday, braving bone chilling temperatures to break the ice on ... See more information on Ontario
skating locations, Book Ottawa Hotels
Ontario 2009 Links to Snow reports, Ski Reports, Road reports, Snowmobile Conditions
Ontario Snow and road reports are in one location. As the snow continues to fall north
of Toronto and the lakes turn to ice, snow and winter enthusiasts can get all of their snow news before heading out on a winter vacation, ski
or snowboard trip, snowmobiling getaway, snowshoe adventure, visit to an Ontario Provincial Park, family cross-country ski outing or romantic
getaway. Links to a variety of Ontario snow, ski, trail and weather conditions north
of Toronto.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Downtown Heats Up
Entertainment District with New Winter Packages
Residence Inn Toronto Downtown Announces Toronto Hotel Deals Perfect for Quick Winter Getaways or Longer Stays
Carriage
Ridge Resort Number One in Barrie Area
Carriage Ridge Resort in the Horseshoe Valley area has maintained number one ranking on TripAdvisor based on consumer coomments. Carriage Ridge
offers many winter activities hosted at nearby Horseshoe Resort include Snowmobile Tours, Dog Sledding and Hummer Adventure Tours. Packages
for Family Vacations, Romantic Retreats and Adventure Getaways.
A
gift card that Promises Pampering For the recipient and the Giver.
Brussels, Ontario……………… Dec 12, 2008 Innkeepers at Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas (OFIS)
are decorating for the festive season and continuing the exceptional service and hospitality that reinforce the exacting standards marking membership
in the association of Inns. When gift cards are purchased in the amount of $250 or more,
the giver also receives a VIP membership, (value $99.) from the association. Gift cards are redeemable for spa pampering, overnight time away,
and many other tiny indulgences that are great stress relievers. The gift cards are flexible and can be used at more than 40 locations throughout
the province.
Media Advisory: Street Surfing
on Ice: Oh! What Fun it is to Slide ...
Market Wire (press release) - USA
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 1, 2008) - Be among the first in the know to discover the latest winter sports sensation... street surfing
on ice. ...
THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK IN TORONTO OFFERS
ROOM AT THE INN TO ...
TravelVideo.tv (press release) - USA
TORONTO, Ontario, November 30, 2008: During the festive season the spirit of giving comes alive at The Fairmont Royal York. The hotel is once
again making ...
2008 Holiday Niagara Entertainment
Newsbureau.ca (press release) - Vancouver,BC,Canada
For visitors in search of Niagara Falls hotels for holiday events, many feature holiday getaway packages. For additional information about Niagara
Falls ...
Canada eh? How
'bout Collingwood, Ontario ~ Canada's Tahoe
Blue Mountain Ski, Collingwood, Ontario It has always been my dream to live in a place
where there are mountains and water co-exisitng side by side. The place that comes to mind is Lake Tahoe in California. ...
Historic Huronia Relives Canada's " First Light" 1626 and Christmas Past
Midland, Ontario. Now in its ninth year the famous "First Light" event at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will be presented with a wonderful
array of fun and festive activities amidst the magical glow of over 2,000 candles.
Port
Severn The Gateway To Ontario Cottage Country
Over the years, resort hotels, Muskoka lakeside inns and other Ontario tourist lodgings were built to accommodate an ever-growing number of
tourists and ...
CBC
Christmas Carol Comes to Wye Marsh
Celebrate this festive time at Wye Marsh with CBC radio, and Charles Dickens. Now a Christmas
tradition across the country, a dramatic reading of Dickens' A Christmas Carol will be presented at the Wye Marsh on Thursday, December 11,
2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Plenty to do in Toronto
Chatham Daily News - Chatham,Ontario,Canada
The hotel is also offering Raptors game night packages with rates starting at $289. This fall, the Royal Ontario Museum presents Mysteries of
Ancient ...
Bus
Safety Awareness Poster Exhibition
Posters by school children in Simcoe County will be on exhibition during Bus Safety Week, October 20 to 24, in the Bus Gallery parked outside
of the MacLaren Art Centre on Collier Street.
Toronto-Niagara bike train wins tourism award
Niagara Falls Review - Niagara Falls,Ontario,Canada
The Toronto-Niagara Bike Train was given the Best Tourism Marketing Partnership Award during the 2008 Ontario Tourism Awards in Toronto, this
week. ...
Muskoka
Red Leaves Resort Thanksgiving Hike
Join Naturalist Robin Tapley at Red Leaves Resort Thanksgiving weekend on one of two guided nature walks this Saturday. The nature walks which
depart from the Wallace Marina at 10 am and 1 pm allow participants an opportunity to discover the trails that meander through hardwood and
coniferious forests. Call 1 705 765 8799. See Robin's Fall photos in and around Muskoka...
Delawana
Fall Season Colours and Canadian Thanksgiving Family Extravaganza
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay Ontario……..September 2008. The Delawana has a variety of fall offerings culminating
with the Thanksgiving weekend October 10-13. The 2008 fall season continues to offer getaways for couples, golf enthusiasts or girls spa weekends
Living
Colours on Georgian Bay This Fall
Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario Canada……………September 2008. Natural palettes of Georgian
Bay blues mixed with the scarlet hues, brilliant yellows, red and orange of the fall maples, birch, oaks leaf changes taking place throughout
the hardwood forests of the region.
Dining with a French-Italian twist at Walter’s
Falls
Discover a new Ontario country dining experience at The Falls Inn, Walter' Falls, just off the Bruce Trail between
New
Resort in Canada Introduces Stellar Sales Team
24-7PressRelease.com (press release) - USA. Only two and a half hours north of Toronto, this exquisite Ontario resort offers a luxury retreat
experience that sets it apart from ordinary hotel ...
Posted By BRIAN KELLY, THE SAULT STAR
Sault Star - Sault Ste-Marie ,Ontario,Canada It's
challenging, said Pringle, to build trail in remote regions of Canada such as Northern Ontario, "Once you have a trail like this, as you
can see here ...
Ontario's
International Week Events
North of Toronto.........One of Ontario's best weeks for International events takes place north of Toronto this week with Georgian Colleges
International Auto Show, the International Plowing Match and Canada's famous internationally renowned fall colours (colors). Get north of Toronto
.........
Investing
In Huronia Historical Parks
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
McGuinty Government Growing Tourism In Southern Georgian Bay TORONTO, Sept. 11 /CNW/ - NEWS Ontario is supporting the tourism economy of the
Southern ...
New
2008-09Guidebook for Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas
The latest guidebook For Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas is now available on-line
and includes includes over 40 member inns and twenty member
spas. All are featured in the easy to handle digest of information.
The guide features full colour images, maps, descriptions and directions for all properties.
The
Forest Festival - Eco-Arts in Canada's Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve. The Forest Festival is a 10 day celebration of the arts and the environment. Set in the rugged splendor
of the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve, The Forest Festival invites audiences
to experience the work of fabulous Canadian performers and artists in a whole new way.
Fastest
Woman goes for Greens To Support New Speed Skating Oval
LAKEFIELD ONTARIO…………. Gold medalist Catriona Le May Doan, the fastest woman on ice, is trading her speed skates for
golf spikes when she challenges the greens of the world class Wildfire Golf Course near Lakefield, Ontario in support of the new Speed Skating
Oval.
Fall
Family fun at the 2008 annual September Wye Marsh Rhythms Festival And Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships at the Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre in Midland Ontario, Tay Township.
North America's Largest Outdoor Murals:
Midland Ontario: As one of the top 100 places to see in Ontario....... Midland hosts North America's largest outdoor mural and was recently
listed in the Ron Brown first edition of Top 100 Unusual Things to see in Ontario released September 17th 2007, Boston Mills Press.
Media Advisory - Special-needs families
to get free weekends as ...
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
12 /CNW/ - Toronto's tourism industry will launch a new program to give weekend getaways to parents of children with special needs. ...
Rideau
Canal Festival - August 1-4, 2008
The historic Rideau Canal links the Ottawa River with Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a brand new
festival has been launched this year to honour this famous waterway. For four days there will be eco-friendly happenings on and beside the Canal.
Book Ottawa Hotels On-line. More Ottawa
Information
Fort William has high hopes for strategic tourism
centre
Thunder Bay Source - Thunder Bay,Ontario,Canada
The Canada Gateway Center in Grand Marais, Minnesota is starting to take shape and Fort William Historical Park officials are banking on the
new tourism ...
Celebrate
Métis Culture---Métis Day Bo’jou Neejee
Penetanguishene, Ontario…………….August 1, 2008. Discovery
Harbour will celebrate the dynamic heritage and culture of the Métis people with its third annual Métis Day Bo’jou Neejee
on Saturday, August 9.
Tourism industry booming in county;
Pembroke Daily Observer - Ontario, Canada
Melissa Johnston, communications co-ordinator for the Ottawa Valley Tourism Association, said OVTA businesses are happy with the numbers of
tourists ...
One
Tank Trips Catching On
RV campers staying longer and completing day trips in and around Barry's Bay area-despite higher gas prices.
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour offer two
great family events July 19-20
Southern Georgian Bay..July 2008.......The weekend of July 19-20 will see two great events and summer fun for the entire family
as Midland's Sainte-Marie among the Hurons presents "Paddlefest" and Penetanguishene's Discovery
Harbour launches "Bayfield's School of the Sailor".The exciting news continues with a family-friendly
price on admission – attend one event, and receive 50% off adult admission to the other!
Save On Gas On your Millcroft Inn & Spa Getaway
The Millcroft's gasoline rebate offer works as follows: Until August 31, 2008 guests that stay on any two-night overnight getaway
package (with arrivals between Sunday and Thursday)
North American Canoe Championships to be Held in Minden,
Ontario
Haliburton County Ontario Hosts Participants from across North America at the Minden Wildwater Preserve August 1 - 3, to compete in the 2008
ACA Open Canoe Slalom Nationals & North American Championships.
SORRY…I'M CANADIAN
PENETANGUISHENE – The King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene will have theatregoers doubled over in laughter with its third production
of the season, Sorry… I'm Canadian......a winning combination of side-splitting humour, razor-sharp political satire, lively dancing,
and multitude of memorable musical selections that celebrate all things Canadian.
Grand Opening of Niagara's Fury - June, 2008
What: The most spectacular, dramatic and immersive attractions in the world. Premiering in 2008,the Niagara Parks
Commission's Niagara's Fury(TM) lets you experience the extreme, violent and beautiful birth of Niagara Falls in a way you've never dreamed
possible.
Where: Table Rock (at the Brink of the Falls) 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario (*) Parking will be located at the Falls Parking
Lot (Located directly across from the Table Rock Center)
Caesars Windsor Opens to Rave Reviews
FOXBusiness - USA
"Combining this great facility with the world-renowned Caesars name makes Caesars Windsor a premier destination for world-class entertainment
and getaways. ...
Inns With Distinct Personalities Join Ontario’s
Finest Inns and Spas
Four inns with distinct personalities have joined Ontario’s Finest Inns and Spas. From restaurants featuring seasonal and organic ingredients
to unique settings like a vineyard and a former dairy, they stand out as unique and intriguing destinations.
Ontario’s largest resort-based observatory opens May 12th,
2008:
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 – Delta Grandview Resort’s Echo-Valley Observatory officially re-opens
its doors on Monday, May 12th, 2008.The three-storey domed observatory was constructed in 2000, resembling a landlocked lighthouse. Equipped
with a state-of-the-art Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that is capable of revealing objects one million times fainter than the faintest objects
visible to the naked eye. The first resort-based astronomical observatory is the largest in Ontario, primarily for public viewing of celestial
objects.
Metroland City Parent Award Goes to Delawana as "Best
Summer Resort" for four years running
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay June 2008.……………Ontario’s City Parent Magazine recently announced their
“Best of Awards” and Delawana Inn Resort captured the ‘best summer resort’ category for 2008. Delawana has been awarded
this title for the last four years with previous awards in the top 5 family resorts in Canada.
Ontario Beaches Get International Award
12 beaches certified world-class under Blue Flag program
TORONTO, June 5 /CNW/ - Twelve beaches in Ontario are being awarded the international Blue Flag certification, Environmental Defence announced
today as the summer beach season kicked off.
Ontario to give kids a pass for fun
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
As part of National Tourism Week, Ontario Tourism Minister Peter Fonseca journeys by canoe down the waterway at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
on June 2 to ...
Canada's "Kellerman Lodge" Alive and Dancing
Honey Harbour, Ontario – June 2008 – Nostalgia, family traditions, dancing competitions and pool parties live just 90 minutes north
of Toronto. One of Muskoka's relic family summer resorts continues to adapt to consumers modern requests while maintaining and enhancing the
romance and tradition of the historic family resorts like Kellerman's depicted in the movie Dirty Dancing.
City celebrating tourism
Burlington Post, Canada - 18 hours ago
To celebrate the week, Tourism Burlington is holding a contest for a grand prize of a $500 gift basket, Burlington hotel deals (starting June
12), .
'ONTARIO TRAVEL
NORTH OF TORONTO' SUPPORTS TOURISM WEEK IN CANADA ...
Exchange Morning Post, Canada - 27 May 2008
BARRIE - Tourism Week in Canada takes place June 2-8, 2008 and celebrates a $67-billion industry. 'Ontario Travel North of Toronto', is offering
a contest ...
Thunder Bay
Tourism Offers Blues Festival Contest
Net Newsledger, Canada - 27 May 2008
Thunder Bay, ON -- In Celebration of National Tourism Week - June 2 - 8th, 2008, Tourism Thunder Bay invites local residents to invite their
friends and ...
Fun in the summer sun
Metro Canada - Ottawa - Ottawa,Canada
"But so are specific regions: Algonquin, Muskoka
and Georgian Bay are iconographic and famous, and therefore in demand.
The lesser known Kawarthas have ...
Ontario Travel-Doors Open Ontario 2008
TORONTO, Spring 2008 - Doors Open Toronto 2008 takes place over the weekend of May 25, 26. Doors Open Toronto throughout various locations in
Toronto starting Toronto's most spectacular buildings, including National and Historic Sites, will be in the spotlight during the 2008 installment
of Doors Open Toronto, an annual event that gives visitors an opportunity to explore over 140 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural
and/or social significance.
Toronto offers Memorial Day fun starting at $98 US a night
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
"For couples looking for a weekend getaway, as always, Toronto has an outstanding line-up of theatre and a richly diverse dining experience.
...Families can visit the Toronto Zoo new Stingrays.
FAMILY LIFE: Deerhurst Drives Interest in Golf with "Kids Play
Free" Plus Three Fun Summer Learning Programs
Huntsville, ON, May 9, 2008 – Summer is almost here. Concerned your kids will be spending another "I'm bored," vacation
slouched in front of the TV or their computer screen?
Last Minute Ontario Getaways for Victoria Day Weekend
North In Ontario………………………May 2008. Kick off the unofficial first long weekend
of the summer with Ontario Travel May Getaways to one of the many Ontario
Resort Destinations celebrating Queen Victoria's Birthday. Day trips or weekend road trips are available for the most budget conscious families,
to those who want to celebrate anniversaries or romantic getaways with a little luxury and pampering.
Ontario boosts a bonanza of perfect sandy beaches
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada "Water makes up 20 per cent of Ontario's area," says Ontario Tourism's Helen Lovekin. "Eleven
per cent of all the water in Canada. Finding the perfect beach .. See Beeches North
of Toronto.
Wye Marsh 2008 Spring Canoe Eco-Tours
start Victoria Day Weekend.
Midland Ontario-Tay Township, Georgian Bay………………….May 2008. Wye
Marsh Canoe Eco-Tours start on the Victoria Day holiday weekend with early bird and twilight trips into the 3000 acre wetlands in the Wye
Valley. Morning and twilight eco-tours start on the Victoria Day weekend Saturday May 17 at a cost of $50 per person and last three hours. Groups
of four or more can arrange for special custom tours.
Finest of the Fine – Top Marks and WOW Awards for Ontario’s
Finest Inns & Spas
Goderich, Ontario……………..April 2008. More than 35 members of Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas attended
the Annual WOW Awards ceremony last week at the Benmiller Inn in Goderich, Ontario. Awards of excellence were presented by MPP Carol Mitchell
and the Honourable Peter Fonseca, Minister of Tourism.
KA…..BLOOM WITH SPRING COLOURS Wildlife Viewing, Dining NORTH
OF TORONTO
Ontario Travel to Resort Destinations for Spring Getaway Weekends
North of Toronto, Ontario…………….Spring, 2008. Ontario's spring colours are blooming north of Toronto with shades
of greens, yellows, reds and all the colours of the rainbow. A variety of more than 100 overnight spring getaway packages are available at resorts,
and various accommodation properties which can be viewed at http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-spring.html
Twisted Pines Music & Arts is offering a unique
showcase of music-based Movies with guest speakers and live band performances, 10 days of Twisted Pines Music in Movies Inlcuding the Victoria
Day long weekend.
New Georgian Bay 20 km. Paved Trail for Cyclists
and Hikers Explores Historic Huronia and Southern Georgian Bay
Tay Township, Ontario…………………April 4, 2008. Cyclists and hikers who are amateur or avid history
buffs may want to consider heading back in time to the early 1600’s where they can re-discover the shores of Historic Georgian Bay and
the life in New France between 1639 and 1649.
Candlelight will welcome guests
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Already in its third edition, it serves as a textbook in sustainable tourism at American universities such as Cornell and has become the industry
benchmark. ...
March Getaways on Southern Georgian Bay
include Curling championships, kids March break day camps, ice fishing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, downhill skiing, Easter getaways and the
famous Sweetwater Festival
Canada Outdoor Adventure Travel Show
Ontario residents will get a first hand view of all of Canada's great outdoor experiences at the Canada Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show on
the February 22-24 2008 in Toronto. All of the exciting outdoor activities from kayaking to rock climbing along with wolf howling in Ontario's
famous Algonquin Park.
Wye Marsh Conservation Fair.
The Wye Marsh in conjunction with Ontario's Ministry of Energy Community Conservation Initiative is hosting the Eco-Pioneers Energy Conservation
Fair on Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Receive free drinks, complimentary lunch, free compact Florescent Light Bulb.
See Wye Marsh Conservation Fair
Summer Family Season Gets Closer
Delawana Inn Spa Resort and Conference Centre Prepares for next Family Holiday Vacations on Victoria Day and Canada Day on Beautiful
Georgian Bay. Delawana Getaways and Packages.
Canada's Heritage Day Signals Start to Week Long Heritage Events in Ontario.
The week staring Monday February 18 is the time to celebrate and remember our past, our rich history and many cultures. The Monday February
18 a time to enjoy Ontario's first family day along with Canada's Heritage Day. Railroad Buffs, story tellers, foodies, boating enthusiasts,
families wanting to educate their kids in a fun environment will find intriguing elements during Ontario's Heritage week activities. More information
on Ontario's Heritage Week
Ontario Maple Syrup Production-- Earlier Start
At a recent meeting of the Haliburton-Kawarthas Maple Syrup Producers Association it was reported that changing weather patterns have
changed the production start up dates since 1960. For example, the start up date was March 24 in l960, and in 2007 it was March 7. More on Maple
Syrup Festivals.
Family Day Getaways on Georgian Bay
Look up to Georgian Bay for winter carnivals family getaway packages, winter long holiday
weekend February 18, 2008. More information on winter weekend
getaways.
Boosting Tourism In The North
"The Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo is a great example of how families can enjoy time together while attending Ontario's festivals and
events. ...
Georgian Bay's Delawana Inn Spa and Conference Resort
is one of Ontario's largest water based resorts and supports World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, 2008 by supporting the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
with a $5.00 donation per reservation............
Love out of the City--North of Toronto
Romance outside of Toronto with a trip to one of the many romantic inns, cottages or resorts is the perfect Valentine's month...or Valentine
Day for top 10 romantic tips.
Having fun while learning about the North and Canada's Northern Traditions
Paying tribute to Québec City's 400th Anniversary; Skating on a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and 30 Years of Winterlude – worth
celebrating!
The Art of Snowshoeing in Canada’s Snowshoe Capital!!
Haliburton Highlands January, 2008. The headline in the Haliburton Highlands Winter Guide on Snow Shoeing reads “No Snow
too Deep”, and that is certainly true for this winter season—as the snow in Haliburton has surpassed last years total fall.
Discover Southern Ontario winter carnvials and winter festivals
in and around Toronto and Southern Ontario this winter, or venture north of Toronto and experience winter fun at one of the northern
winter carnivals in one of the many towns and cities.
Luminato Festival unveils 2008 program
Toronto's second annual Festival of Arts and Creativity will once again blanket the city with 10 days of world and Canadian premières,
special celebrations, artist residenciese events
Delawana Inn spa and conference resort Canada's Award Winning Family
summer resort Resort presents "Early Bird Summer 2008 Savings"
Stay Active And Get In Shape In The New Year
Ontario Residents Encouraged Get Active During Winter Months TORONTO, Dec. 18 /CNW/ - Active living is a key ingredient for
good health during these winter months and throughout the new year, says Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best.
Ontario Winter Travel One Stop for Winter Fun North of Toronto.
Everyone can become a winterized Canadian in 2008 with the most complete links to outdoor winter accommodation, activities events, and attractions.......
Winter Snowshoe Eco Tours
Ontario Travel to Snowshoe Eco
Tours in the heart of Southern Georigan Bay at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
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