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Family Day Last Minute Activities North of Toronto
Each year Family Day in Ontario Falls on the 3rd Monday in February
and is an official holiday set out by the Province of Ontario.
Family Day activities in 2010 take place over the February
12-15 long weekend, and is a launch to Ontario Heritage week activities,
and coincides
with Canada's Heritage Day on Monday 15, 2010. See Family
Day News 2010
Last Minute Activities and Ideas are listed by area and region below:
Family
Day Winter Fun
Enjoy the great outdoors at the Tiffin Centre on Monday, February
15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include skating, snowshoeing,
kicksledding, and geocaching. Cost is $5 per person and includes
BBQ lunch and all equipment except for skates. Children under the
age of 16 must wear a helmet while skating. The Tiffin Centre is
located at 8195 8th Line, Essa Township. For more information visit
www.nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479,
ext. 244.
Family
Day Fun at the Simcoe County Museum
Minesing/February 1, 2010 - Family Day, Monday, February 15th, will
kick off Heritage Week celebrations with outdoor activities. At
10:30 a.m., test your sleuthing skills in an exercise combining
snowshoeing and orienteering. The Really Big Shoe will get the families’
blood flowing in a contest to find various clues en route to the
finish and prizes on the Museum’s picturesque 327 acres of winter
paradise.These activities are all included with the cost of regular
Museum Admission: Adult $6, Student/Senior $5.00, Child $4.00, Preschoolers
- free. The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26,
minutes north of Barrie. For more information, please phone 705-728-3721.
Visit our website at museum.simcoe.ca
for further details.
Hardwood Ski
and Bike Family Day Weekend
From February 12 to 15 we will be offering special Family Day weekend
pricing for kids. One child 12 and under will ski free with an adult
paying a trail fee. We will also be offering rental packages for
kids 12 and under for $15.
Wye
Marsh
Any idea how you will spend your Family Day? Get started by putting
away the board games… this February 15th make your Family Day a
special one at the Wye Marsh! Give our snowshoe obstacle course
a try or test your snowball tossing accuracy on our large bull’s
eye target created in the snow! Roast marshmallows, go cross-country
skiing, or learn about reptiles and birds of prey during our live
animal shows! Plus, you will have the chance to win a one year membership!
Cost: General Admission - $30.00 per family members are free, Adults
$11.00, Seniors $8.50, children $8.00 (+ gst.)
Family
Fishing Weekend Safe Fishing Guide
With the upcoming Family Fishing Weekend (February13-15) winter
fishing enthusiasts spread out across the province, the Ontario
Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) and the Ontario Conservation
Officers Association (OCOA) remind anglers to ensure that conditions
are safe before venturing out.
Overnight accommodation can be found Ontario Hotels, or by looking
at Ontario Resort Family
Getaways
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Last Minute Getaways |
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Winter or weekend LAST MINUTE
GETAWAYS
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Family Getaways in Ontario |
| Resort Destinations north of Toronto will be anticipating and increase in family vacations.
A Variety of Ontario Resorts, Inns will be ready for Fall Season. |
Romantic Getaways |
| Couples wanting a romantic getaway in Ontario can choose from more than 50 Ontario
Romantic Getaways at various destinations across the Province |
Family Day Ontario February 2010 Holiday
Travel North of Toronto Ontario Canada…....February 2, 2010. The new Ontario Family Day announced two years ago coincides with
one of the busiest winter carnival and fun festival event months in Ontario. the Monday holiday; the third Monday
of February (February 15, 2010) coincides with, the beginning of Ontario
Heritage Week (February 15-21) and Canada Heritage Day. The 2010 theme is in support
of the Olympics, celebrating the Heritage of Sport and Recreation. Residents gain an extra long weekend to enjoy a winter fun experience in towns
and cities north of Toronto with a touch of culture sports & recreation with a family getaway vacation, or
a romantic getaway weekend.
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