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Canadians work and live for their long weekends, Canada has several statutory holidays each year with many falling on a Monday, thereby creating a long
weekend. Additional holiday dates are often used as an excuse for a weekend getaway or long weekend holiday.
Family Day | Easter Weekend | Mother's Day | Victoria
Day Weekend | Memorial Day Weekend | Fathers Day | Canada Day Weekend
| Civic Holiday | Labour Day | Thanksgiving | Christmas
Weekend | New Years Eve Weekend |
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Family Day Long Weekend - February 15, 2010 is Family Day
This long weekend in February has been adopted by 4 provinces in Canada: Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. The 3 day long weekend will
start on Friday February 12 through until Monday February 15th, 2010. Find more information on Family
Day 2010 activities See Ontario Family Day Information. In Manitoba residents
celebrate Louis Riel Day, and in Prince Edward Island, Islander
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Easter Weekend
Friday April 2nd, 2010 Good Friday
Sunday April 4th, 2010 Easter Sunday
Passover in 2010 will start on Tuesday, the 30th of March and will continue for 7 days until Monday, the 5th of April.
One of the earliest signals for spring is the Easter holiday
and vacation period. Easter 2010 is no exception with the Easter weekend staring on Good Friday 2010 and ending Easter Monday 2010. Easter
is a time for, spring flowers, Easter eggs, the Easter Bunny, special Easter Sunday church services, parades, family togetherness, and of
course lots of Easter chocolate. We at 400Eleven wish everyone a "Happy Easter". Please check our events page for Easter
activities North of Toronto, Ontario.
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Mother's Day Weekend in Canada
is May 9th, 2010
A special Canadian long weekend gift for Mom--a May Ontario may getaway north of Toronto; or consider a spa gift certificate for a present.
Mom can use the gift certificate throughout the year and take a spa getaway on her own. |
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Victoria Day Weekend
Monday May 24th, 2010 is Victoria Day however the official long weekend starts on the Friday May 21, 2010 - through until Monday May 24th,
2010
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Many resort destinations celebrate Victoria Day Weekend as their official re-opening for the summer vacation season
and many have developed special Victoria Day long weekend packages. See May getaway
packages for more information.
Many call this the May 24 weekend (anything to do with Ontario's first beer bash--Beer
stops going north?), even though the official holiday is not always on the 24th. This year Monday May 24th is the holiday. |
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Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day Weekend will start on Friday May 28th through to Monday May 31st, 2010
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Memorial Day is officially held Monday May 31st, 2010. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those
who have died in the service of the United States. (equivalent to Canada's Remembrance Day on November 11) |
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Fathers Day June 20, 2010
Father's Day is the perfect excuse for a June long weekend. Treat Dad to a fishing
getaway or golf getaway, or an adventure canoe eco tour on the
fathers day weekend.
Ontario travel north of Toronto travel news may help you make the decision, or check the June Getaways
for more father's day ideas |
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Canada Week-Canada Day Celebrations
CANADA DAY: Thursday July 1st, 2010
 Canada Day actually falls on a Thursday in 2010, and makes for
the perfect Canada Day summer long-long weekend. Canadian residents and visitors will be heading out for an early Canada Day Long Weekend,
or start their long weekend on Canada Day. See Canada Day Celebrations for each province. For many Canada Day
starts with National Aboriginal Day and begins an 11 day celebration of
Canada's unique cultures and heritage, including Sainte-Jean Baptiste Day July 24, Multicultural Day July 27, culminating with the grand
July 1 Canada Day Festival. Book the hotel location in your province to go with the event below, or consider a trip to Ottawa for Canada's
Birthday in the Capital of Canada. Book Ottawa Hotels On-Line
As many will be flying Canadian flags this weekend, you may be interested in Canadian
Flag Information.
Imagine an 11 day long weekend of celebrating our Canadian Heritage. A good excuse for an early start to the summer "holiday spirit"
or "joie de vive" where you can enjoy one or two long weekends. "Celebrate Canada!" activities during the "Celebrate
Canada!" period from June 21 to July 1, (including National Aboriginal
Day, on June 21, see Canadian Government info on Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Day on June 24 or view Wikipedia information on Saint-Jean Baptistie Day in Quebec. Canadian
Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and culminating with Canada Day Celebrations on Wednesday July 1).
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Civic Holiday
Monday August 2nd, 2010.
Civic Holiday in Canada. The intent of the Civic Holiday is to "not work". So please don't work on Civic Holiday! In Canada
Civic Holiday is in most cases the first Monday of August and offers a long weekend holiday during the summer vacation season in Canada.
The following provinces offer a statutory holiday: British Columbia (British Columbia Day), New
Brunswick (New Brunswick Day), Northwest Territories (Civic Holiday), Nunavut
(Civic Holiday), and Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Day). Civic holiday (may be a paid vacation day depending
on employer) in Alberta (Heritage
Day), Manitoba (Civic Holiday), Ontario (Simcoe
Day), Nova Scotia (Natal Day), and Prince
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Labour Day
Monday September 6th, 2010
September Getaways
The last long weekend of the summer--Labour Day in Canada, and Labor Day in the United States. Labour Day, the first Monday in September,
is a creation of the labour movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of Canadian workers. It constitutes a yearly
national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. This Year Labour Day
lands on Monday September 1st. |
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Thanksgiving
Canadian Thanksgiving falls during the peak of the Ontario Fall Colours (colors)
and is the perfect time to take in one of the many fall colour routes, a fall getaway or a fall studio tour.
Monday October 11th, 2010
Fall Canadian Thanksgiving Packages |
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Christmas Long weekend 2010
This year with Christmas falling on a Saturday and Boxing day on a Sunday, many will celebrating Christmas and a long weekend together.
Some of the best value getaways take place after Christmas before New Year's Eve.
Christmas / New Years Eve Getaways |
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New Years Long Weekend 2010
This year makes for the perfect NewYears long weekend starting on Friday Decebmer 31 ending on the first Monday January 3th in 2010 with
many starting their long weekend on Thursday. with New Years Day staring on a Saturday
New Years Eve Getaways |
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