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Ontario-Fall Getaways

Ontario's is a fall colour (color) paradise for families and couples. In a Province so large it takes two-three days to drive through there are endless fall drives and road trips, fall fairs, farmers' markets, Thanksgiving feasts and activities for visitors and residents who travel from the Quebec Border to the Manitoba Border, from Lake Ontario to James and Hudson's Bay.

Ontario Fall Road Trips

Ontario has some of the best fall colour drives around some of the most spectacular lakes in the world. For a fall colours drive list in Ontario vist Ontario's Great Drives, and for more specific drives north of Toronto, visit fall colour road trips north.

FREE 'Doors Open Ontario' Events

Ontario has a series of events and festivals including "Doors Open Ontario" during the autumn months of September and October. one of Canada's best travel deals with Free Admission to some of Ontario's best historical and heritage attractions some of which are not normally open to the public. Ontario is an interesting study in diverse destinatins from cities, to resort destinations north of Toronto.

Toronto Gateway to Ontario

Toronto has a number of special events, activities and featured museum displays taking place during thefall of 2008. U.S. visitors should consider a fall trip with a stay at a Toronto Hotel, and include special Canadian Thanksgiving weekend Getaway, and discover Canada's great fall festivals and harvests.

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Canadians live for their long weekends and the special statutory holidays, most of which fall on a Monday. See dates, activities, events, associated with the Canadian long weekends such as Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas and New years, and Easter. See Holiday Long Weekend Dates

Muskoka Fall Marsh ColoursMuskoka 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 ExtravaganzaDelawana 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

 

 

Fall Colour CrusisesLiving 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 Travel to Family Fall Fun Events North of TorontoOntario'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.

 

Haliburton Forest and Wildlife ReserveThe 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.

 

 

Ontario SpeedSkating OvalFastest 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.

 

 

Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships Featured at Wye Marsh Fall Rhythms FestivalFall 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 ...

Métis Culture---Métis Day Bo’jou NeejeeCelebrate 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.

Manitoba has 2 of 25 top beaches
Winnipeg Free Press - Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
Well-known tourist spots such as Cavendish Beach in PEI and Sandbanks in Ontario made the list, but many of the locations came from.

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

Maple syrup: 'It's really good for you'
St. Catharines Standard - St. Catharines,Ontario,Canada
... benefits of a maple syrup diet can start their sweet regimen - or simply satisfy their cravings guilt-free - now that the sap harvest has officially ...
See Maple Syrup Harvests, Festivals, Sugaring Off

Sweet season ahead, say maple makers
Belleville Intelligencer, Canada -
Sap often starts running from mid to late February so members of the Quinte Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association at their annual meeting ...
More Information on Maple Syrup Festivals in Ontario

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

Take A Trip To Toronto
Canada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada "We just pretend we're in a completely different city," fashion designer
Zanesha Gowrali says of her and her husband's hometown getaways. ...

CANADA: Summer in Ontario
Liverpool Daily Post -Liverpool,UK
GEMMA QUADE was a guest of Ontario Tourism and flew with Zoom Airlines, which offers one-way flights to Toronto from £129 (incl taxes), with £99 supplement

Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights to Celebrate its 25th Anniversary Starting Nov. 3, 2007
Canada's Foremost Illumination Festival Sets Niagara Falls, Ontario Aglow with Three Million Sparkling Lights from November 3, 2007-January 7, 2008.

Ontario Gets New Family Holiday Long Weekend
Ontario Joins the Family Day Holiday Ranks with Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia in recognizing the third
Monday in February as a new public holiday "Family Day", thereby creating winter long holiday weekend for Ontario residents.

The Royal Winter Fair presents the best value day event package in Toronto
with education, fun and entertainment for the family.

The Great White North shows its nature
An Americans View of Ontario's Temagami region.
Lake Temagami is 300 miles north of Toronto. The name means "deep water" to about 200 North Americans who live on Bear Island. On the map, the lake's 10- to ...

White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa Awarded Audubon Green Leaf ...
Drinks Media Wire (Communiqués de presse) - Bordeaux,France
... or seeking Niagara spa getaways. In addition to White Oaks's Four Leaf environmental rating, the Niagara resort is also Ontario's first five-star, ...

Travel Ontario For The Perfect Maple Leaf and Win Your Own Canadian Sugar Maple Tree
Where are the perfect Fall Maple Leaf Colors? Ontario Travel North of Toronto and Maple Leaves Forever have launched a fall contest seeking the perfect maple leaves photograph. Participants need to submit their favorite photo depicting the best maple leaves (or leaf) to win one of 10 maple trees.

The valley of grape expectations
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Now three other big names are helping focus attention on a delightful weekend getaway spot that's been largely overlooked in the rush down the QEW to ...

Movie Lust, Toronto-Style
TIME - USA
... morning of a pre-Christmas sale, a horde of North American film lovers have avidly awaited the opening of the 31st Toronto International Film Festival. ...

Staybridge Suites Opens In London Ontario
Hotel Interactive, Inc. - Smithtown,NY,USA
While this is the first Staybridge Suites hotel for London, the brand is represented in three other locations throughout Ontario with three additional ...

Toronto Chosen To Host 2009 IGLTA Annual Convention
By info@247gay.com
The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) has chosen Toronto, Ontario, Canada to host its 2009 Annual Convention. This news comes on the heels of Tourism Toronto's recent announcement of a series of progressive new ...

Lights, Camera... Alsop!
Architectural Record - USA
Alsop says that, according to Toronto's mayor, the Sharp Centre has increased tourism to the city by 2.3 percent. "Though I don't know how they calculate ...

Tourism Toronto steps up its media relations program
Tourism Toronto today announced a significant expansion of its media relations program to raise Toronto's profile as a top destination in North America.

WYE MARSH LEADS ONTARIO IN ENVIRONMENTAL TOURISM
Tay Township, Midland Ontario………August , 2007. Ontario’s Wye Marsh is leading the way in developing interactive environmental activities appealing to the increased tourist demand for ecological friendly experiences. “Behind The Scenes” programs range from a behind the scenes look at the Trumpeter Swans, Birds of Prey to a canoe eco-tour deep into the Wye Valley wetlands.

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story at King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene will take you on an unforgettable journey through Holly's triumphs and tragedies, starting August 8-Sept 1 2007.

North Channel on Georgian Bay to participate in Ontario Travel pilot project "Boating Ontario Thank-you" more on Ontario boating

Ontario-The Blue Province-250,000 Lakes for Swimming and Cooling Off
August 2007. As North America's summer heats up Ontario residents and visitors are blessed with a ready supply of cool fresh water. The great summer pastime of swimming and cooling off at an Ontario beach http://www.400eleven.com/ontario-beaches.html is usually only a short drive or walk away.

Ontario beaches in Kincardine, South Bruce Peninsula, Toronto, and Wasaga Beach will be flying the prestigious Blue Flage Certification in 2007-08

Beaches International Jazz Festival July20-29.
One of Toronto's most successful events of the summer, attracting both Canadian and American tourists to the city. Beaches, Beach performers, Beach Bands, Jazz continues to be the largest free festival in Canada and the leading festival for promoting Canadian musical talent.

Ontario Travel-Making Summer More Affordable
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Jun 2007Ontario's Fun Pass gets kids in free to 15 exciting provincial summer attractions across the province, starting on Canada Day.

Good News For Travel and Tourism Industry Canadians will Vacation in Canada
The most popular destination province is Quebec, with 12 per cent of Canadians with travel plans saying they will travel there this summer. Ontario ranked ... Canadians Staying Close to Home for Summer Vacations, According to ..

Aykroyd uncorks auction
St. Catharines Standard - St. Catharines,Ontario,Canada
The afternoon garden party and auction will showcase premium Vintners Quality Alliance wines, as well as European getaways and celebrity experiences. ...

Toronto's Pride Week-An Unstoppable force
Toronto Sun - Canada
Pride Week also has an impact on summer tourism for the city. Andrew Weir, a spokesman for Tourism Toronto, said Pride represents the city in ways that ...

Aboriginal Festival
Midland's Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will celebrate the heritage of Aboriginal people with the upcoming Aboriginal Festival on Saturday and Sunday June 16-17 , and National Aboriginal Day on Thursday June 21.

Canadians are encouraged to get out and travel during Canada's National Tourism Week,
celebrating Canada's travel destinations, events, activities, accommodation, attractions and more.

Toronto Transit Commission TTC offers Family Day Pass Victoria Day Weekend

Toronto's Distillery Historic District hosts the second annual "Art of Jazz Celebration" is being held from May 30th through June 3rd at various venues. This year's Celebration is being presented as part of the cutting-edge multi-disciplinary, world-class arts festival "LuminaTO",

Toronto City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square to lead North America ...
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse) - Canada
Mayor David Miller has stated that Toronto will be the leading environmental city in North America. City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square will showcase this ...

Ontario's distinctive getaways offer indulgent wine, culinary ...
Enter Ontario's Distinctive Getaways, a program offering over 95 ready-to-go getaway packages that feature wine and culinary adventures, theatrical forays ...

Go north for summer fun
MSNBC - USA
Summer is always a good time to visit Toronto, Canada's bustling and cosmopolitan city on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and this year it's the scene of ...

New theatre company brings blockbuster musicals to Toronto
CBC North - Canada
... at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres in Toronto, except My Fair Lady, which will be presented at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York. ...
Book Romantic Toronto Getaways on line

Doors Open Ontario 2007 Season Begins
TORONTO, April 5 - The sixth season of Doors Open Ontario begins on April 28 in Guelph, with events continuing through October. During 44 events this year, communities across the province will open the doors to their heritage buildings, architectural showpieces and sites of local significance - all free of charge.

Earth Day Sunday April 22, 2007
Many Communities are celebrating Earth Day 2007, and many have week long events
as Earth Week. See what communities are doing Earth Day Events Ontario.

Exec brings Tulip Festival gets back to its roots
Ottawa Business Journal, Canada - 9 Apr 2007
I have found speaking to the ambassadors in Ottawa that the Tulip Festival is well-known internationally. This is one of the (city's) defining events," Mr. ...

13th Annual Holstein Maplefest
April 7 & 8, 2007 Presented by the Egremont Optimist Club
An outdoor pancake breakfast in April? You bet! It’s the 13th annual Holstein Maplefest, held in a real sugar bush. With many great things to see and do such as woodcarving, rail splitting, a cow milking demo, blacksmithing, and plenty of other great activities, you’ll enjoy your time in the sugar bush.

No joke: Just For Laughs hits TO
Globe and Mail - Toronto,Ontario,Canada Ontario Tourism Minister Jim Bradley, Toronto Mayor David Miller and Just
For Laughs president and founder Gilbert Rozon made the announcement Wednesday. ...

Toronto to host Red Bull Music Academy 2007
... where aspiring music ... Toronto is this year's location for reasons audible and ideological. As one of the biggest and most cosmopolitan cities of North America, Toronto was ...

Tourism body gets new boss Toronto Sun - Canada
Some of the attractions this summer are the redone Royal Ontario Museum, the SteelBack Grand Prix auto race and the Caribana festival.

London flying tours offered London Free Press - London,Ontario,Canada
It really expands on what there is to do in London," added Mike Harris, communications manager for Tourism London. The business targets four areas: a ...

March Break Activities in Ontario
Break Out Family Fun In Ontario Travel During March Break March Break Events throughout Ontario offer family fun

Adventure Cycling's Innovative Underground Railroad Bicycle Route ... PPOLNews
... Niagara Falls, and its end-point in Owen Sound, Ontario on Lake Huron's Georgian Bay, the final destination for many freedom seekers. ...

A slice of beach life on Lake Ontario Montreal Gazette (subscription) - Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Ontario's Sandbanks Provincial Park, located in Prince Edward County, has been a popular vacation spot for Ontarians for years. But as word of mouth spilled ...

Indigo opens first Canadian hotel in Ottawa Ottawa Business Journal - Ottawa,Ontario,Canada
Ottawa hotel and tourism industry members gathered at 123 Metcalfe St. yesterday to celebrate the opening of the new 106-room boutique hotel, Hotel Indigo. ...

Caribana has new look, new feel Toronto Star - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
In addition, Tourism Toronto is taking a stronger role in its commitment to Caribana. In past years, the industry association used Caribana to sell its

World’s Biggest Snow Globe Arrives in Barrie to Showcase Winter Fun North in Ontario
Barrie Ontario Canada. Standing over two stories tall and 20 feet in diameter, the world’s biggest snow globe was unveiled in Barrie on Friday January 19 by the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) as part of its winter promotion throughout the province of Ontario A stage for all that Ontario has to offer this winter, inside the snow globe a buzz of activity is showcased, highlighting some of the unique and exciting winter activities to be enjoyed. From ice-skating to ice wine, ski hills, snowshoeing, spa retreats to exciting outdoor fun, Ontario offers it all this winter.

How to become a “Winterized Canadian” Part 1!!!
North of Toronto, Ontario…January 19 2007…With the good snowfalls this past week, winter is shaping up to offer fun family adventures and getaways in the many resort destinations north of Toronto. A variety of family fun including, building an igloo, a winter eco tour with snowshoes, sleigh rides, or an Ontario resort winter getaway packages

SNOW ARRIVES IN Ontario’s Southern Georgian Bay Resort Destination IN TIME FOR NATIONAL SKI WEEK.
Georgian Bay-Lake Huron, Ontario – January 2007– The Midland - Penetanguishene - Lafontaine area offers great winter getaways for the family. There are cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and downhill ski packages available for families and couples looking for a winter getaways experience.

Buffalo News - Winter fun on Ontario's Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe
Winter fun on Ontario's Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe Ontario's Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe are popular for their summer cottages and beaches.

“Lots of Love” North of Toronto, Ontario Checklist for romantic getaways
North of Toronto, Barrie Ontario,……………. January 2007. Accommodation operators are ramping up their romantic getaway packages for those special winter weekends away and in anticipation of Valentine’s Day in February. More than 35 romantic getaways are available at http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-romantic.html from Hockley Valley to Sudbury, and the many resort destinations in between such as Muskoka, Haliburton and the Kawarthas

 


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