10 easy autumn getaways near Ottawa
Canada.com - Don Mills,Ontario,Canada
Roads are less travelled, resort swimming pools less utilized. ... 1 when higher winter prices kick in, the Sweet Dreams package with buffet breakfast is ...

Fall foliage guide
Toronto Star - Catherine George - ?Sep 12, 2009? Auto trips north
Fall Colours 2008 Every year, thousands of Ontarians and visitors from abroad take in the magnificent autumn colours in Ontario. One of the most spectacular...

The colours of fall
Sault Star - Michael Purvis - ?Sep 12, 2009?
Northerners enjoying the recent warm spell, may also be in for some spectacular fall colours, road trips, thanks to the weather, says a research scientist. ... ad travellers to some FREE events like Doors Open Ontario, ...

Second Annual Group of Seven Train Event Offers a Full Palette of ...
Wawa-news.com - ?Sep 14, 2009?
Algoma-lovers can take renewed pleasure in the rich fall colours as they travel 50km north of the Sault in a historic and ecologically friendly way. ...

Heritage Highlights
Muskokan - Nancy Thompson -
With the fall colours arriving there is nothing better than a drive around Muskoka to see the trees in all their glory. One of my favourite routes is from ...

Algonquin Park Blog Offers Ontario Park Visitors Local Insight
To assist park visitors in planning their Algonquin Park vacation, Algonquin Lakeside Inn, the closest year-round resort to Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park, has created an informative Algonquin Park blog, offering local insight and showcasing all that this world-renown wilderness sanctuary has to offer.

Outdoor Auto Show Georgian College
North America’s largest outdoor auto show and will continue to do so in its 24th year. The Georgian College Auto Show is known for providing visitors and students alike with a unique experience through a dynamic, non-pressured showcasing of vehicles. In the ever-changing and evolving automotive industry

Midland-North Simcoe to Become Curling Capital of Ontario?
Glenn Howard, Canadian and World curling champion, applauded a proposal for a new curling centre at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland which was presented to regional mayors, councilors and senior municipal staff on Tuesday evening at the Midland Curling Club. see Curling details.

On-the-road displays are a credit to farming
Guelph Mercury
Ontario farmers - and those who represent them—are hitting the road waving their eat-local, eat-healthy flags. Farmers are determined to capitalize on a ... See Farmers' Markets north of Toronto

Doors Open Ontario Continues Sept. & Oct.
Ontario's popular Doors Open Ontario offers FREE admission free walking tours, and open houses to historically significant attractions and architecturally important buildings. This weekend kicks off the fall Doors Open program in the Kawartha Lakes, and the Cornwall-Seaway Valley regions of Ontario. Reserve Cornwall Hotels, or Peterborough Hotels on line. See more on travel to Doors Open Ontario.

Giant Vegetables featured at Ontario Fall Fairs
With the fall fair season starting, the excitement about the "largest" pumpkin, gourd, or tomato becomes a contest. Ontario Fall fairs have been having contests for over 100 years. The Toronto Star featured a story "How I supersized the Gourds" with a few of the examples from around the province. The best place to see giant vegies is on a road trip during the autumn season to an Ontario fall fair, or check out giant pumpkins see Ontario Pumpkin Routes.

Fall Getaways along Southern Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay Tourism Fall Getaways have a variety of fun autumn events, harvest festivals, Wildlife Woodcarving Championships, and First Nations Pow Wow and colour getaway packages, Discover Midland, Penetanguishene, Port Severn and Honey Harbour with an overnight getaway package or enjoy a day trip as part of a fall staycation.

Cycling in Ontario-Tour de Greenbelt
Re-discover the joy of a leisurely bike ride and come explore Ontario's Greenbelt, 1.8 million acres of protected land wrapping around the Golden Horseshoe.

Whether you are an avid cyclist or a recreational rider, the Tour de Greenbelt welcomes you, without the pressure of competition. Take part in any one or all four days of the Tour over two incredible weekends.

When and where is it happening?

* Saturday, September 12 - St. Catharines - Niagara
* Sunday, September 13 - Burlington - Halton
* Saturday, September 26 - Newmarket - Simcoe
* Sunday, September 27 - Toronto - Durham

Barrie invited you to "Pedal Your Arts: Tour du Village" on Saturday, September 5 at 8:30am.
Event: Pedal Your Arts: Tour du Village
"An easy cycling tour throughout the "art" of Haliburton Village"
What: Daytrip
Host: Yours Outdoors
Start Time: Saturday, September 5 at 8:30am
End Time: Saturday, September 5 at 4:30pm
Where: Haliburton Village
http://www.yoursoutdoors.ca/

Blue Flags Return to Seven Toronto Beaches
Canada NewsWire (press release) - August, 2009 The City of Toronto is once again meeting Blue Flag's rigorous and internationally-recognized criteria for clean and sustainable beaches. ..

Canoeing-Paddles in both artistic and competitive waters
Only in Canada can you mix sports and artistic paddling in same day news stories. Canada has winners in the C4 in Nova Scotia, while on Saturday August 15 features "Festival de canotgraphie" in a Quebec City. Festival de canotgraphie is a multimedia dance and freestyle canoe show. Anyone contemplating a canoe experience this summer should check out the Canoeing and Kayaking Getaways at Ontario resorts, inns, and lodges north of Toronto. Book your Canadian Hotels on-line

Safari still wild at 40-Elmvale Zoo Featured
Canoe.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
By JIM FOX, Sun Media For this trip in to deepest, darkest Ontario, ... trumpeter swans, ferruginous hawks and a bald eagle into the wild. ... Consider Hotel Accommodation in Midland, Ontario for the Elmvale Zoo, or stay in Guelph, Cambridge, Hamilton, Brantford if visinting African Lion Safari.

Born to brew: a list of Canada’s top spots for beer
Our love affair with suds has birthed a new generation of beer aficionados, and some truly fine brewmasters who make their natural, unpasteurized “real beer” with nothing more than water, malted barley, yeast and hops. You’ll find them brewing up regional ales with character and style at microbreweries and brewpubs, coast to thirsty coast. Check out Beer Clearly Defines Canada, See Ontario Beer Information on locations north of Toronto.

The Town of Sundridge Welcomes the Return of the Sundridge ...
Emediawire (press release) -Sundridge Ontaro
Northridge Inn offers a number of exciting vacation packages and has everything to make your Muskoka family vacation or romantic couple's getaway very ...

Barrie Ontario. Miss Canada hopefuls headed to Horseshoe Resort The Barrie ... Before the Miss Canada International contestants strut their stuff on the. pageant stage, they¹ll be experiencing a wild - and completely unexpected -. adventure in Oro-Medonte Township. The 32 contestants will be at Horseshoe Resort on ...
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Vacationing close to home-Stay-cation
Bancroft This Week
Which is also according to Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation statistics that showed that 29 per cent of Americans and 32 per cent of Canadians are ..the province (Ontario) plan on vacationing within its borders See complete story on Staycations Reserve, Ontario Hotels on-line.

The Southern Georgian Bay area is one of Ontario's close to home staycation destination with activities and events for entire family during the month of August. A combination of affordable getaway packages offering......

Métis Day Bo'jou Neejee August 8
The fascinating heritage and culture of the Métis people will be celebrated at Discovery Harbour with the fourth annual Métis Day Bo'jou Neejee Special Event on Saturday August 8.

Rain can't dampen spirits
The Barrie Examiner - Barrie,Ontario,Canada ... first thing this morning around 8:30 am and planned to water ski and tube. ... Kathleen Trainor, executive director of Tourism Barrie, admits that "the ... Book Barrie Hotels on-line. More information on Barrie Huronia area

Ontarians just love their cottages
Haliburton County Echo
Moving to Ontario from Western Canada in 1994, the tourism professor and anthropologist was struck by the cottaging culture of Southern Ontario– something, ...See complete story on Cottage Culture in Ontario Book your cottage vacation with a variety of cottage options. See Cabins and Cottages, Cottage Resorts, or Private Cottages.

Drinking local: Microbrewery tourism takes off as beer lovers get ..
According to the Ontario Craft Brewers, which represents most of the province's small and mid-sized beer makers, the number of tourists who have paid visits ... Seec Complete Microbrewery story. More on Ontario Beer Stores

Barrie, Ontario.............The Civic Holdiay weekend July 31-August 3 is the annual Kempenfest Weekend in Barrie-Huronia. Kempenfest is one of North America's largest outdoor arts and crafts festivals featuring over 375 Art and Craft exhibitors, 40 Antique Dealers, three entertainment venues, a kids area, a Midway Theme Park, and lots of food and beverages. Book Barrie Hotels on-line. See more information on Barrie Ontario Canada

Kids experience Virtual Resort Fun Activities at Toronto's Ontario Place
Using the imaginary virtual world stimulates travel demand for real resort destinations north of Toronto Ontario Place kicked of a nationwide tour of Wii Sports Resort with a number of typical resort activities that one can experience at resorts north in Ontario. A range of sports activities include archery, basketball, bowling, golf, table tennis, canoeing, cycling, Frisbee(R), and wakeboarding. See sports resorts by Wii

Improved Golf Game in the Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton, Ontario. July 2009. Many 'old guy golfers' will remember where they were golfing when Tom Watson won the British Open. This old guy was in Haliburton Ontario Canada and was inspired to tackle golf in new ways... See golfing in Haliburton.

ONTARIO FISHING: Amid a busy angling season, some are catching ...
Orillia Packet & Times - Orillia,Ontario,Canada
Yesterday, under steady rain, 96 anglers from Ontario and seven American
states hauled in 259 large-and small-mouth bass, weighing a total of 709
pounds. ... See fishing tournament story Reserve FISHING GETAWAYS Book Orillia hotels on-line.

Golf drives on even in these rough times
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
The resort is the brainchild of Len Barrie, who is also the co-owner of the nhl's Tampa Bay Lightning. Ironically, Barrie never intended to get into the...
See Complete Golf Canada Story, Golf Packages and Golf Getaways in Ontario

Tourism bringing high hopes to Temiskaming Shores
Northern Ontario Business - Sudbury,Ontario,Canada
While travel numbers are down across the province, Mackey says the move to build a hotel in the current economy is a good way of being proactive and ...

Festivals, the Arts and Museums are Reasons to Head to Ottawa this ...
TravelVideo.tv (press release) - USA
Celebrating Ontario's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau Canal Festival offers environmentally friendly fun on, in and next to the water. ...

Agnes Jamieson Gallery gets new status from Ontario Arts Council
The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is pleased to announce its newly awarded status as a Recommender Gallery from the Ontario Arts Council.

Ontario’s Finest Inns and Spas Association Appoints New President and Board Port Severn, Ontario, Canada……………July 2009. The President and board of directors of Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas recently convened their first meeting of the new board of directors at the Inn & Spa at Christie’s Mill. Susan Murray from Niagara on the Lake was recently voted President of the Board of Ontario’s Finest Inns and Spas (OFIS). Murray is owner of The Charles Inn, Shaw Club and Harbour House.

You can have a great summer trip right here at home Newsdurhamregion.com - Durham, Ontario, Canada This past weekend, for instance, many Durham families took advantage of Tank Day at the Ontario Regimental Museum in Oshawa. From 10 am to 3 pm, the museum, ...Book Oshawa Hotel-rooms on-line

Northern Culture And Tourism Enhanced
Wawa-news.com - Wawa,Ontario,Canada
Northern Ontario communities are promoting and strengthening their arts and heritage programming, which will attract tourists and create jobs. ...

NGCOA Canada members offer free golf to kids during Take A Kid To The Course Week July 6-12, 2009
“WANT TO REALLY IMPROVE YOUR GAME……TAKE A KID!
Ottawa, On – NGCOA Canada members will offer free golf to kids under the age of sixteen who are accompanied by a paying adult during the Take A Kid to the Course Week program taking place July 6-12, 200

TheStar.com | Travel | Bike back in time on Tay Shore Trail
Jul 6 2009 ... The Toronto Star. ... This western stretch of the new 18.5-kilometre Tay Shore Trail ... §For Tay Shore Trail details visit www.tay.ca ...See Complete story on the attractions and activities along the Tay Trail, More information on Georgian Bay Tourism

Huntsville Ontario G8 Summit 2010 News update Huntsville Muskoka Ontario Canada G8 2010 Canada Update by Honourable Tony Clement MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, "ensure that Parry Sound - Muskoka seen at its best"....

Huntsville has summer down to a fine art
Toronto Star - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
After the conference, which will take place partly at Deerhurst Resort and ... out of my fog by participants racing in the Muskoka Triathlon and Duathlon, ..More info on Huntsville Ontario, Book Huntsville Ontario Hotels on-line

Sturgeon Falls eager for 'first real mega-tourism project'
The North Bay Nugget - North Bay, Ontario, Canada A major tourism development in West Nipissing is moving forward with millions of dollars in federal and provincial infrastructure funding. ...

Ontario Travel Savings During Free Kids Fishing Weekend and Free Kids Golf Week
Ontario residents have a good reason to take the kids fishing or golfing with exceptional programs from the National Golf Course Owners Association, and the Catch Fishing organizations. More on FREE Family Fishing Weekend, and Kids golf FREE

Ontario's Near North: Celebrate Canada Day in North Bay, West Nipising, Sturgeon Falls, Temagami, Magnetawan, Burks's Falls.

Government of Canada Announces Free Admission on Canada Day to Parks Canada Sites
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 29, 2009) - Celebrate Canada Day by visiting Canada's natural and cultural treasures. The Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Regional Minister responsible for the Greater Toronto Area and for Central Ontario, today announced that Parks Canada is offering free admission to all national parks, Parks Canada-administered national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.

Niagara good to GO
Niagara Falls Review - Niagara Falls,Ontario,Canada Niagara's tourism operators have long hoped for GO Transit service, but it's also something people in Toronto have wanted. Arthur Leguia, a GO ambassador, ...

Rockin' on the Madawaska
Ottawa Citizen - Ontario, Canada
Combermere may be the best-kept secret in Ontario tourism. Despite its tiny, year-round population of 600 (which triples during cottage season), Combermere is near Barry's Bay, in the Algonquin Ottawa Valley area ...

Ottawa Jazz Festival ..............is extended for one day FREE of charge to public with two new marquee artists and daily jazz workshops. The Ottawa Jazz Festival is held June 25-July 5 in the Ottawa area, over Canada Day weekend.

Cross-Canada camping
Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada Features: Made famous by artist Tom Thomson, whose many paintings reflected the beauty of Algonquin Park. There are three different ways to explore .. More info on Algonquin Park Area

GULLFEST 2009
Ottawa, Ontario - GULLFEST, July 4-5 at the Gull River, Minden, Ontario, will host the first whitewater race event weekend of an exciting, new summer race series. Over 80 athletes from across Canada, United States and Europe will be competing. The series mission will combine all whitewater disciplines with a focus on slalom and paddling diversity to determine an over-all Male/Female Point winners will culminate in the first ever U23 (Under 23) Championship. The series events will feature slalom, downriver sprint, boatercross and freestyle in which points will be awarded to each athlete for their finishing position.

Toronto Train to Niagara Falls
The popular summer train will take visitors to Niagara falls. Cyclists will also be able to take the Via Rail train to Niagara.

Kids Golf Free Week
Developed by the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada to encourage families and juniors to take up the game of golf, this cross-Canada campaign is designed to illustrate how easy it is to improve both your score and your relationship with your children by bringing them out to the golf course. See Participating Central Ontario Golf Courses, Eastern Golf Ontario Courses, Kids under the age of sixteen who are accompanied by a paying adult during the Take A Kid to the Course Week program taking place July 6 -12, 2009.

National Canoe Day Is June 26th - Come Join The Party
The canoe was named a wonder of Canada in the spring of 2007. To celebrate the occasion the past two years, The Canadian Canoe Museum hosted a party and continue to do so in 2009. Canoe events in a community near you can be found at the National Canoe Day Website.

Awards given for best in local tourism
Orangeville Citizen - Orangeville,Canada Accommodation of the Year - The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton. Recognized by Ontario's Finest Inns, the Millcroft proudly promotes the surrounding region at ...Book Accommodation at the Millcroft Inn & Spa

Delta Hotels and Resorts holds "bed-in" on downtown Toronto street in support of Habitat for Humanity
Delta employees' 21-hour sleepover to call attention to the need for affordable housing
TORONTO, June 25 /CNW/ - Starting at 9 p.m. on Monday, June 29, Hank Stackhouse, President and CEO of Delta Hotels and Resorts, and Stewart Hardacre, President and COO, Habitat for Humanity Canada will spend the night with two Delta employees - Brianna LePiane of Vancouver and Emily Rayburn of Guelph - in a Plexiglas "house" at the corner of King Street and University Avenue to raise awareness of the need for affordable and safe housing. LePiane and Rayburn will continue the bed-in for a full 21 hours in the Plexiglas "house".

Toques and Beavers--a Canadian first just in time for Canada Day.
Introducing Canada's First Online Trivia Game in Support of ...
Anyone can play this game that tests players' knowledge of Canada. Topics
include tourism, politics, landmarks, history, current events, geography,

Dead Sea Scrolls get royal treatment
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada Now, an exibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls --- containing religious writing from 2000 years ago -- has come to the Royal Ontario Museum. Video by Randy Risling. ...

Canada Day Fireworks in Cottage Country
Check out the list provided by Cottage Country magazine for exact dates and times for Canada Day Fireworks Displays

Blue Mountains makes bid for Blue Flag designation for Northwinds
Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Locally, only Wasaga Beach has received full accreditation. Jeff Fletcher, the manager of solid waste and environmental initiatives for the town, ... See Wasaga Beach Information

Blue Flag Beaches & Marina Update 2009
Additional Blue Flags will be flying at Ontario Beaches this year, thereby defining the Ontario and Manitoba beaches as some of the cleanest beaches in the world.

The Ontario Science Centre to host BODY WORLDS & The Story of the ...
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada This exhibition has been financially assisted by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, and through the Ontario Cultural Attractions ...

Briars Resort Special Red Barn Package Join the Briars for the Red Barn Diamond Season (Canada's Oldest Operating Professional Summer Theatre) opening show with Fionna Reid. Fire sale prices $15.00 for theatre tickets or Stay overnight with a special Theatre Package starting at $89. per person. For additional information on the Briars Resort special overnight rate contact Briars reservations at 1-800-465-2376 or email info@briars.ca

Powwow, art shows set for Whetung Centre
Peterborough Examiner - Peterborough,Ontario,Canada
For $16.95 these special Ontario dinners include soup or salad, main course, dessert and tea or coffee. Participating restaurants are The Cody Inn, ...

National Aboriginal Day 2009
Canada's Summer officially starts on the weekend of the Summer Solstice. June 21 2009 is also known as National Aboriginal Day in Canada and celebrates the the cultures of Indians, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. Events and festivals are taking place across Canada. Although the official date is the 21, many events are staring or taking place on Saturday June 20.

National Aboriginal Day First Nations Heritage at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Midland’s Sainte-Marie among theHurons will celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2009

National Aboriginal Day (June 21) is a time for all Canadians to celebrate the cultures and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Canada chose June 21 because of the cultural significance of the summer solstice and because many Aboriginal groups mark this day as a time to celebrate their heritage. In recognition of National Aboriginal Day, Sainte-Marie will offer First Nations singing and dancing featuring the Misty Creek Singers and Dancers, as well as a return engagement from John Somosi. A host of First Nations displays and demonstrations will be on the historic site, including kid’s heritage crafts, waterway and lacrosse demonstrations, Native crafters, and more. Restaurant Sainte-Marie will offer a special themed menu, providing delicious original recipes including “Three Sisters Soup” made from corn, beans, and squash on National Aboriginal Day, please contact (705) 526-7838. Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Pelee Wings Nature Store
Windsor Star - Windsor,Ontario,Canada
A rental program allows you to bring a kayak to any of the 250000 lakes here in Ontario or to your own cottage for a week or a weekend of fun. Book Windsor area hotels on line...

Telling the story of food and farming
By Lilian
The Holland Marsh area north of Toronto was the setting for a farm tour with Toronto area food writers in early June. A group of about 30 food media and home economists – involved in everything from writing articles to recipe testing to ...

Ontario's Hottest New Wine Country Experience!
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
For further information: Media contact: Magdalena Kaiser-Smit, Director of Public Relations - Marketing & Tourism, Wine Council of Ontario, (905) 684-8070 ...

THE INNOVATORS
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
The booklet is a guide to Ontario's home-grown bounty and agri-tourism stops. It includes farmers' markets, pick-your-own farms, even B&Bs on working farms, ...

AGO & Gladstone Hotel's Art Hop Weekend Escape
Toronto Life - Toronto,Ontario,
Canada Experience the new Frank Gehry-designed Art Gallery of Ontario exploring the ... family deals, sumptuous spa packages and more with Toronto Life's City ...Book Toronto Hotels On-line.

An average day's work is a tour de force
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Toronto's Casey Beecroft, who now lives in Norwood, near Peterborough, has
begun her second season as a tour guide with Toronto Hippo Tours. ..Book Toronto Hotels On-line.

Niagara wine country goes green
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Frog Pond Farm is Ontario's only certified organic winery. It's the kind of
place that serves wine tastings inside a country house. .Book Niagara Area Hotels-online.

Gay Pride Week Gets Federal Funding
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 15, 2009) - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), today announced the Government of Canada's investment of close to $400 000 to support Toronto's Pride Week. Toronto Hotels On-line. Complete Canadian Tourism story information

Nancy War of 1812 Wasaga Beach
Canadian explorers in space and time Canoe.ca - While Georgian Bay is mostly known for its beach life, it is also a rossroads for ... In the Nottawasaga River is the remains of the Nancy, sunk during the War of 1812. ...See more information on Wasaga Beach. Midland, Georgian Bay

Lieutenant-governor to speak at luncheon
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
David C. Onley entered the world 59 years ago in the town of Midland. Next month, as lieutenant-governor of Ontario, he'll pay his birthplace another visit. ...

Remarkably pretty town
Canoe.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Three blocks later and you're at the junction of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. ... Here are the packages: - Queen for a Day, at Queen's Landing, ...
Book Niagara area hotels on-line

Pembroke hosting Silver Stick international meeting
Pembroke Daily Observer - Ontario, Canada
With that in mind, the organizers know they won't be able to compete with those cities, but will do their best to give visitors a slice of Ottawa Valley ...
Reserve Pembroke Hotel Rooms on Line
More Valley Destinations-See Barry's Bay

Summer Travel '09: Ontario
Macleans.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Organizers even run a contest for northern Ontario performers in the spring in which the top two finishers win paid gigs at the show. ... See more information on Travel North of Toronto

Aboriginal Weekend in Historic Huronia
Discover the interactive history in Historic Huronia this weekend with First Nations festival at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and the Huronia Museum art show with Metis artist Tim Mohan

Minden Ontario Celebrates Doors Open
On June 20, Minden, In celebration of the 150 Anniversary, the doors are open. On June 20, 2009, visitors will get a behind the scenes look at some of Minden's finest heritage homes and local businesses. Please call Lesley at 705-286-4450. See detailed info on Doors Open Minden . Reserve Minden/Haliburton Accommodation

Canada Trail to Open In Callandar Ontario
Grand opening of a new section of the Trans Canada Trail through Callander Ontario, in conjunction with the opening of a section of the Trans Panama Trail through Panama See Callander Event Information

Waterskis and Range Rovers: It's so Muskoka - The Globe and Mail
10 Jun 2009 ... Please check your email for a message from the Globe and Mail online .... is part of Red Leaves, a full-service resort and condo community.

Understanding Places to Grow
Barrie Advance - Barrie,ON,Canada
Introduced in the provincial legislature as the proposed Barrie-Innisfil ... the recreational industry that includes ski hills, marinas and golf courses. ...

All aboard! New fleet for Agawa Canyon Tour Train unveiled Tuesday
Sault Star - Sault Ste-Marie,Ontario,Canada
... executive director of Tourism Sault Ste. Marie. Canadian National Railway, which acquired the ACR in 2001, and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. Book Sault Ste-Marie Hotels on-line

Barrie Ontario- Summer Getaway North in Ontario
Barrie Ontario.........Summer 2009. Barrie is a must stop on your way north in Ontario. Waterfront festivals, Beaches, Canada Day Celebrations, family fishing fun, walking, hiking and bike trails around the edge of Kempenfelt Bay on Lakes Simcoe. A a great stopping point for your "staycation" close to Toronto with beautiful Downtown area, shopping malls, and theatres

Canadian Photo Contest
Canadian Photographers both amateur and professional will want to send their photos of their secret and sacred places to the CTC (Canadian Tourism Commission) and share their best Canadian experiences with the new contest called "Locals Know'......the best locations to dine, tourist spots, lakeside retreats, resort destinations, country inn romantic haunts, favorite hotels, u-picks, attractions, festivals, events and skinny dipping locations or just old fashioned family fun..

Huronia Celebrates This Weekend--Doors Open Ontario
Historic Huronia …………… June, 2009. One of Ontario’s best tourist value experiences brings living history to Historic Huronia and the shores of Georgian Bay on the weekend of June 6,7. Free admission to several local attractions, free walking tours, and admission to many normally closed to the public historic locations will be have their “Doors Open”. Celebrate Tourism week in Historic Huronia. See Doors Open Historic Huronia. More Doors Open Ontario Information

Canada celebrates Tourism Week in Ontario Newfoundland and Saskatchewan. For Tourism Week activities in the Canadian Provinces and cities see Tourism Week 2009 Canada.

Ontario Travel SAVINGS- Celebrate Tourism Week June 1-7.
June 1, 2009…………
North of Toronto.     More than 30 members of Ontario Travel North of Toronto (400ELEVEN.COM)  have created travel specials, travel deals, summer vacation discounts and free gift certificates to celebrate Tourism Week in Canada June 1-7, 2009.  Heading into Canada’s Tourism week there is an air of optimism being echoed about the upcoming tourist season north of Toronto.

Mayors want Great Lakes beaches promoted
CTV.ca - ‎May 5, 2009‎
"With the current economy in a downturn, (so-called) staycations will be more appealing, meaning that families may vacation closer to home," the report ... See Ontario Beaches north of Toronto

Science North attractions grow with digital planetarium
NorthernLife.ca - Sudbury,ON,Canada
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is providing $594000 in funding. ... Science North has sustained itself as a viable tourism destination by ...

Trans-Canada getting wider
The Chronicle Journal - Thunder Bay,Ontario,Canada
... noting that “Northwest Ontario has a tremendous future as a corridor for increased travel and trade between eastern and western Canada . ...

2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI
Autonet - Québec,Canada
... Ontario's cottage country was chosen to showcase the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg ... power sunroof, roof cross rails and 10 speaker sound system with CD. ...

GO trains are coming
Niagara Falls Review - Niagara Falls,Ontario,Canada
... connecting Niagara Falls with 12 million tourists and Toronto, Canada's biggest city, will add a "new dimension" to tourism in Ontario, the mayor said....

Inject Art Into Your Summer, Free and Cheap
Hospitality 1st (press release) - Cape Coral,FL,USA
Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets or purchase tickets in conjunction with hotel packages available at Tourism Toronto at ...

Canoe and Kayak Eco Tours Make a Splash starting Victoria Day Weekend.
Midland, Ontario Tay Township……………May 2009. The weekend of May 15-17 is the beginning of the Wye Marsh summer season with new and exciting outdoor adventures for the entire family.

Last Minute Ontario Getaways for Victoria Day Weekend
North of Toronto………………………May 2009. 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.

Continuous Improvement Awards
Set Standards of Excellence in Ontario Hospitality
Toronto, Ontario…………….. 2009. More than 40 members of Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas (OFIS) vie each year for the annual WOW awards. The ceremony last month at the Old Mill Inn & Spa in Toronto saw awards of excellence presented to many of the inns and spas. The “WOW” awards are a result of a secret shopper visit, where approximately 500 criteria are applied during the detailed evaluation.

Delawana Inn Victoria Day Weekend
“Open the Shutters” A 112 Year
Long Weekend Tradition Returns in 2009 
Honey Harbour, Muskoka Georgian Bay Ontario.…… The Victoria Day long weekend (May 15-18, 2009) offers guests a special rate with a 30% discount and includes two children under 15 staying free when sharing room with parents.

May is For Mother's at the
Inn at Christie's Mill
Port Severn Ontario Spring 2009..............Mother’s Day is just around the corner...however, the Inn at Christie's Mill is celebrating the Month of May for Mom’s with the special getaway package. Getaways for two or for moms and daughters start at from $199 per couple, per night.

A Wealth of Summer Activities
Await Visitors to the Haliburton Highlands
"Ontario's Haliburton Highlands resort area with its many lakes, wilderness areas, attractions and local events is the perfect Ontario summer resort destination for outdoor enthusiasts, lovers of arts and for families who just want to have fun. "

Provincial Budget to
Support Ontario Resorts
The recent 2009 Ontario Provincial Budget contains measures that support Ontario's tourism sector and Ontario resorts. This is good news for Haliburton and Muskoka resort regions where tourism is a major employer and vital to the local economy

Cottage Country 2009 News
Ontario's cottage country is featured in two predominate areas, one dealing with Globe and Mail Private Cottages for sale , and the other with a Sarah Richardson cottage design focus for cottage owners. With spring arriving the intrinsic values of cottage life indicate the importance and value of the cottage country experience to most Ontario residents. Individuals thinking about buying the cottage can sample cottage country by renting in any of the cottage venue choices available --- types of cottage rentals in Ontario.

International Visitors Experience Warm Welcome to Canada

Ottawa, 2009: A unique venture was launched at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport today that will provide international visitors with a sneak peak at some great Canadian travel experiences. The Welcome to Canada initiative, created in anticipation of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, features striking visual images in the international arrivals area that show travellers just how extraordinary those regional experiences can be. See complete story and video link on Canadian Tourism Commission website

Sudbury Will Sparkle
Diamond cutting, polishing facility to open in Sudbury
Creamer Media's Mining Weekly - ?Apr 7, 2009?TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Ontario's first diamond cutting and polishing facility, which will process rough stones produced at De Beers Canada's Victor ... ED. Note: this could become a major tourist draw for the Sudbury area and attract both dometic and interntaional tourist Traffic.

New Georgian Bay cruise added to summer line-up--early bird savings
Honey Harbour, Ontario, Canada………….January 20, 2009. Visitors staying at the historic Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort this summer will be treated to two Georgian Bay cruise options. The Miss Midland, a-300 passenger vessel, will now take guests out for a 1 ½ hour sunset cruise on Mondays as well as Fridays.

New Port Severn Innkeeper Appointed
Award Winning Innkeeper Wolfgang Stichnothe Moves to The Inn at Christie's Mill in Port Servern Ontario. The Inn is a member of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas....

The Briars Resort & Spa "New Beginnings"
This intimate weekend of self-discovery returns January 23-25 to help you start the year off right, taking your body and soul on another relaxing journey towards greater self-awareness and peace.

The Ice fishing season has started on Lake Simcoe's Kempenfelt Bay near Barrie. Ice fishing is a popular winter outdoors family activity on Lake Simcoe. A quick check about ice fishing hut registration and rules can be found at Ice Fishing-Regulations from The Ministry of Natural Resources. See Lake Simcoe area accommodation. See more ice-fishing getaway package locations in Ontario. Caution is encouraged early in the season to avoid un-safe ice. See Winter Safety.