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How to become a “Winterized Canadian” Part 1!!!

Igloo Building, Sleigh Rides, Winter Eco Tours, Snowshoeing, Winter Stargazing and Ontario Resort Getaway Packages

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 can be viewed by going to http://www.400eleven.com/.

After a winter getaway guests and visitors will be “officially winterized”.

BUILD AN IGLOO

Ian Bowhey, West Nipissing Resort, owner and official Igloo Builder says,

”It is amazing to see a snow dome grow from a snow bank and once you're inside enjoying the fruits of your labor. You truly feel apart of the north and nature itself!"

Guests can build an igloo they call their own. Bowhey adds, “Guests can play in it, fish from it or even sleep in it. Truly a memory that will last a lifetime!” http://400eleven.com/getaways-january.html#westnipissingresor

TAKE A WINTER SNOWSHOE ECO TOUR

The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland is offering three-hour winter eco tours on selected weekends this winter. Guests will learn about winter plants and animals and the Canadian eco system. Eco-tours will include a stop at a warm fire for hot chocolate and snacks. Tours start in January 2007, and continue through March on selected Saturdays and Sundays. Additional times and dates can be personally arranged for groups of five or more. http://400eleven.com/ontario-eco-tours.html

A Family Ontario Resort Weekend

Bayview Wildwood Resort north of Barrie is located in the village of Port Stanton on Sparrow Lake. This historic family resort offers a complete family getaway package where two children stay free, and there is a complete children’s supervised program. Today’s Parents have rated Bayview Wildwood the number one winter family resort for the past 3 years. Package rates start at $230 pp/dbl for the weekend and there are special three nights for the price of two nights available mid week. http://400eleven.com/getaways-january.html#bayview

WINTER STARGAZING IN A MUSKOKA SKY

Featured in this weeks Globe and Mail, Robin Tapley provides Star Gazing at Echo Valley near Algonquin Park. Prices are $25.00 and is recommended for children over 10.

Romantic, Spa, Cross Country and Down Hill Skiing, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Snowboarding and Snow tubing and Ice Fishing getaways provide exciting winter recreation. More than 100 getaways are ready for visitor enjoyment http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-winter.html

Information on the many events and festivals can be viewed on the web site at www.400eleven.com/events.html and winter carnivals can be viewed at www.400eleven.com/wintercarnivals.html.

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Editors’/ News Directors’ Notes:

400ELEVEN.COM has 140 member partners and is one of the few private sector Travel Information sources covering Ontario resort destinations focused only on travel north of Toronto. For more information contact Ron Taylor at (705) 734-0895

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