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 Winter
Fun in Ontario
Winter in Ontario in 2010 has even more significance
with the Olympics in Canada and the Muskoka
Winter Games. Getting out and participating in the many family activities
available for children may be enough incentive to encourage a gold medal
winner. Many of the towns and cities
north of Toronto offer an array of winter outdoor sporting and recreational
activities for kids or families over the Winter-Spring
March Break period. At 400ELEVEN.COM we encourage
visitors to head north where the snow is fresher, cleaner and deeper.
Make sure to dress accordingly with proper winter coats and gear, as well
as take winter safety precautions before
heading out. Check out the ski snow road conditions.
Top 10 winter family favorites:
 1.
Outdoor skating:--many ice-rinks
throughout the province plus lakes for pond hockey
2. Outdoor ice-hockey: Grab a hockey stick and a game
of shinny or broom ball at a rink north of Toronto at resorts or in the
many towns and cities.
3. Snow tubing: Get your own snow tube or indulge with
a snowtubing getaway at a hill nearby or in
resort destinations north of Toronto
4. Dog Sledding: Experience a dog sledding adventure
at a winter carnival or at one of the many resort destinations north with
a dog sledding getaway.
5. Snow Forts and Igloos: Building snow forts, or igloos.
Many Ontario resorts have special winter family
getaways with outdoor activities.
 6.
Birdwatching: Nature Viewing-bird watching-migration of waterfowl
as birds look for open water. Kids love to feed the birds. See outdoor
nature attractions and adventures.
7. Ice fishing: --a bonus for families during free
family fishing weekend February 12-15 to enjoy an ice
fishing getaway. Ice
safety is critical to a fun experience
8. Winter Bonfire: Enjoying an outdoor bonfire--kids
love to roast marshmallows and sip hot chocolate after an outdoor winter
activity or adventure.
9. Skiing: Downhill Skiing or Cross Country Skiing
either at organized ski area destinations or in the case of x-country
one can always head out on natural trails or make your own trails. Check
Ski, Snow, and Snowboard reports
10. Snowshoeing: This can be an exhilarating activity
depending on the pace. A slower pace is recommended for families with
younger children. A variety of light-weight snow shoes make the snowshoeing
a lot easier today. Many snow destinations have snowshoe rentals or in
some cases include snowshoes are included in snowshoe
getaway packages.
More Winter Activities
11. Tobogganing-sleigh riding: --lots of hills and
thrills north of Toronto with many resorts offering horse drawn sleigh
rides.
12: Winter Carnivals: See ice sculptures, experience
all of the fun winter activities that you can imagine in a winter
carnival wonderland North.
13. Maple Syrup festivals: Early Spring or late winter
in March towards the end of the winter season and offer up a great family
experience with sleigh rides, maple syrup tasting, snow maple fudge where
hot syrup is poured on fresh snow--a truly Canadian event. Get out and
enjoy one of the many Maple Syrup
Festivals north of Toronto. Many resort destinations will be producing
Maple Sap during the Spring March
Break Getaway season.
Family Day in Ontario is on Monday February 15'th 2010, allowing for
a family long weekend in the
Winter Season. This is a great opportunity for families to embrace the
Canadian winter experience and there is no better place than Ontario.
There are 100's of winter getaway packages available. See Winter
in Ontario for more winter family getaway
ideas.
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