Ontario Travel Questions: Ontario Travel
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Ontario travel north of Toronto elicits a number of questions regarding dates and geographic locations, events, festivals and activities during the summer and fall months. If you don't find the answer here please e-mail and we will get back to you in 24 hours.
1. When is the first day of Winter 2011?
A: The first day of winter in 2011 falls on Monday December 21, 2011. Time to reserve Winter Getaways!
2. When is Christmas and Boxing Day 2011.
A. Christmas Eve in on Saturday 24, Christmas Day Sunday 25, Boxing Day Monday 26.
3. When is New Years Eve 2011
A. New Years Eve falls on Saturday 31, with New Years Day on Sunday January 1, 2012.
4. When is September Long Weekend Labour Day in Ontario?
The last long weekend of the summer--September Labour Day in Canada, and Labor Day in the United States. Labour Day, the first Monday in September, Monday September 5th, 2011 Labour Day is the start to the September Fall Fair Season, See Labour Day Weekend Fall Fairs See September Events North of Toronto
5. Is Algonquin Park a National Canadian Park?
A: No, Algonguin Park is a Provincial Park run by the Province of Ontario (More information on Algonquin Area and Algonquin Park Links). However, there are several National Parks in Ontario. See National Parks in Ontario links and information.
6. Where is North Muskoka?
A: The region of North Muskoka starts on the north east side of Peninsula
Lake East of Huntsville
and runs north and east towards Algonquin Park and South to incorporate
Lake of Bays. North Muskoka
has formed an association of local accommodations including resorts,
lodges and inns.
7. Where does Northern Ontario
Start?
A: Northern Ontario's location has three identities,...The Official
Version, and the Perceptual Version, and the Political Version. We suggest
you visit our Northern Ontario section
and participate in the debate.
8. Where is Barrie Ontario?
A: Barrie is on Highway 400 north. The city is in an enviable
geographic location as the strategic junction to the major highways
leading to northern Ontario--Highway 400 and Highway 11, about a one
hour drive north of Toronto. See Barrie
Map or Barrie tourist information
9. Where is Muskoka (Muskokas)?
A: This is difficult to answer for most new visitors or
tourists. Residents of Ontario usually know that Muskoka is north of
Toronto and accessed by Highway 400 and Highway 11. See the Muskoka
Map. To the south, Muskoka Borders Simcoe
County and the Severn River. To the south side of the Severn is
mostly Simoce County, and to the North side is Muskoka. To the west,
the main border is Tay Township which is also part of Simcoe County.
Muskoka also touches on Georgian Bay and the 30,000 Island to the west.
To the North Muskoka Borders on the Parry Sound District, and often
Muskoka-Parrry Sound are referred as one destination. To the east and
north east, North Muskoka
includes Lake of Bays and borders on Haliburton
County and the Algonquin
Park area.
10. What are the top family fun winter activities
in Ontario?
A: As there are many winter fun activities available it is difficult to
put any in a priority list, however we have assembelled what we think
are the top 10 winter
activities for family fun.....of course couples can also experience
winter in Ontario fun.
11. Where can I go Fishing in Ontario? Do I need an ice fishing
License?
A: There are thousands of lakes in Ontario and they are divided into zones.
See Fishing regulations summary
to assess your specific location and type of fish? One fishing license
is good for both ice fishing and regular
fishing throughout the year in Ontario. .
12. Where do I get a map of Ontario?
A: A map
of Ontario is available on-line from the Government of Ontario.
The map, considered to be the "Official Map of Ontario" divides
the province into two sections. Map
of Northern Ontario. Map
of Southern Ontario. Ontario travellers and tourists can pick up
a free map at one of the many Ontario
Travel and Information Centres.
13. Do I need a special snowmobile license to drive
a snowmobile in Ontario?
A: Please check the recent Government of Ontario website
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/quicknotes/snowmobile.htm
concerning current legislation and safety information.
14. Where do I get snowmobile information on current
trail conditions
A: Updates on trails can be found at the Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.
15. When is Family Day in Ontario?
A: Family Day is always the third Monday in February. In 2011 this is Monday February 21. The Family Day Weekend will start on on Friday February 18-Monday February 21.
16. When is Easter in 2011?
A: Easter Long Weekend starts on Friday April 22nd, 2011 Good Friday.
See Easter Getaways, Easter Long Weekend,
17. When is March Break 2011 for school break in Ontario Canada?
A: March Break or Spring Break Holiday In Ontario starts on March 11, 2011 - March 20, 2011 and
See Ontario March Activities March Break Getawaysand Canada March Break 2011 Dates in other Provinces
18. When is Mother's Day?
A: Mother's Day in Canada falls on the second Sunday of May and is Sunday May 8, 2011. See Mother's Day Gift and Getaway Ideas.
19. When is the Victoria Day Long Weekend?
A: Canada celebrates Queen Victoria's Birthday on Monday May 23. This long weekend public holiday starts on the Friday May 20. Pick a May Getaway for this long weekend getaway. See May 24 Weekend links and photo of Queen Victoria.
20. When can I see maple syrup production in Ontario?
A: If past years are any indication the "first boil"
of maple sap north of Toronto will take place during the week of March
13 or the middle of the March (Spring) break. Two years ago, the resort
destinations of Grey/Bruce started on March 15 and Haliburton/Kawarthas
started their first maple sap boil on March 22. These dates were reported
by the Ontario Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Many destinations north
of Toronto may have independent operators with earlier starts. Check
the Maple Syrup Festivals page,
or the resort getaway packages for maple syrup during the march break.
21. When is the first day of Spring in 2011?
A: Sunday March 20: This is the end of winter and Ontario March Break. See more important days and vacation holiday dates in Canada!!
22. When is Father's Day:
A: Usually the third Sunday in June. This year it is Sunday June 16, 2012. See Father's Day Special suggestions for getaway presents.
23. When is Canada Day:
A: Canada Day always falls on the day July 1. This year it is Sunday July 1, 2012 getaways and day trip options for the Canada Day Long Weekend
24. When is the first day of summer 2011?
A: Summer arrives with the summer solstice on Tuesday June 20, 2012. Time for an Ontario summer getaway.
25. When is the Civic Holiday Event in Ontario?
A: The first Monday in August is a holiday for a number of Ontario residents. It is not a paid statutory holiday so it is not taken by every resident. In 2011 this holiday falls on Monday August 2. The long weekend holiday actually starts on Friday July 30. In Ontario there are various names for the holiday...the most prominent is Simcoe Day, and in Ottawa Colonel By Day. See Ontario Civic Holiday Events and festivals. See August Getaways for your continued summer vacation.
26. Canadian Thanksgiving-When is the Thanksgiving Long Weekend?
A: The second Monday in October each year celebrates the Canadian harvest. Monday October 8, 2012 is Thanksgiving Day- the official public holiday, however many Canadian start the Thanksgiving Day Weekend getaway on Friday before Thanksgiving Day. Get news updates for Thanksgiving Weekend day trips.
27. When will the peak 2011 fall colours (colors) arrive for Weekend Getaways Ontario?
A: This year, 2011 in Ontario, saw more snow fall than usual which means more water in the water table; however, The Peak fall colour season traditionally takes place from the last weekend in September to the first or second weekend in October September 22-October 10, 2011. This season looks to be promising after a hot summer and good rain fall in August.. Book your fall getaways early! More information on Fall Colours (colors) road trips and links to current colour reports.
28. When is Halloween in 2011?
A: Halloween is officially October 31 each year. This year Halloween falls on a Monday.
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