Experience a Canadian Winter with ALL ‘CANADA MONTH’ IN FEBRUARY 2009

Experience Canada……………..February, 2009. When the Ontario Government announced the new Family Day last year, many residents of Ontario recieved a total of nine statutory holidays , putting the province on par with Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Canada's busiest winter festival month include Ottawa's Winterlude and the Quebec Winter Carnival. Many Residents gain an extra long weekend for a much deserved family vacation and can take advantage of the Many Ontario Family Getaways north of Toronto. In Ontario the planning was strategic as the Monday holiday; the third Monday of February (February 16, 2009) coincides with, Canada Heritage Day on February 16. and the start of Ontario Heritage week.

Canada Heritage Day Theme

Heritage and the Environment: Saving Places Built to Last Is the theme for 2009. A number of resources are available to assist communities to develop a program around this theme whether it is to celebrate the inherently green credentials of historic buildings, highlight how they have been upgraded to more environmentally friendly standards, or to offer information on how to green a heritage building. Canada Heritage Day is sponsored by The Canadian Heritage Foundation

Winter Carnivals

A selection of more than 25 winter carnivals are available at Ontario Travel North of Toronto. Winter carnivals offer great outdoor getaway to experience Canada’s culture and heritage and culture during the winter months. See Quebec Winter Carnival, January 30 to February 15, 2009 and Winterlude in Ottawa, February 6 to 22, 2009. We encourage visitors and residents to have fun in the snow, on the ice, and take in a winter carnival where sculpturing contests, snowmobile races, concerts, dog sled races, sleigh rides, car rallies, and all the hot chocolate and outdoor snacks with a variety of winter entertainment.

Festival du Voyageur St-Boniface, Manitoba February 13 to 22, 2009

WinterCityToronto Ontario.January 30 to February 12, 2009

Jack Frost Children's WinterFest Charlottetown, PEI February 13-15, 2009

Past Carnivals

The Fete de Neige in Montreal, Weekend January 24 and 25, and Weekend January 31 and February 1st 2009

Winter Family Getaways

Many Ontario resorts, inns and lodges have family getaway packages throughout the month of February north of Toronto. Combine a local winter carnival with the special activities for children included many outdoor recreation activities from ski lessons, snow tubing, ice fishing, indoor kids games and activities. Reserve your preferred weekend early. See Ontario Winter Getaways , or Family Day Heritage week activities north of Toronto.

Ontario Heritage Week Activities

A variety of activities are taking place in the towns, villages and municipalities north of North of Toronto, The Wye Marsh in Midland is conducting a Falconry Workshop; Family Day at the Joseph Schneider House in Kitchener, Voyageur Winter Carnival in Thunder Bay. More indoor and outdoor activities available throughout the week February 16-22 at the Ontario Heritage Trust Site

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