Downhill Skiing North of Toronto March Break

We are often asked where do I go for a March Break in Ontario? For the
Ontario outdoors enthusiasts who love skiing, there are several
destinations. In Simcoe County there is the Horseshoe Valley area
near Barrie, in Muskoka there is the Hidden Valley area near
Huntsville, and in Haliburton the Sir Sam's Ski Area. Bordering Simcoe
County and The Town of Blue Mountains is Blue Mountain. Each of the
above destinations provide excellent accommodation and getaway
packages and most have children's programs. See a list of downhill
skiing destination getaway packages
http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-downhill.html

Ontario Downhill Ski Packages and Getaways North

Ontario Resort destinations from the Barrie area to Collingwood, Muskoka, Haliburton, North Bay, Ottawa, have many options for the novice or expert skiier. A variety of 18 different ski vacation getaway packages and getaways for snowboarding, are listed below.......all north of Toronto. Check the ski and snowboard report for up-to-date snow conditions and a quick look at ski safety is a must before heading north.

Summer in Ontario's Cottage Country

Ontario Beaches, Cottages and Canoes

Several of the Canadian icons, the cottage, the canoe, and a beach go hand in hand with what may be described as the perfect summer vacation. The need to getaway into cottage country takes many forms for the visitors who do not own a cottage. For example, one can visit the Midland/Penetanquishene area of Ontario and stay in a local motel or hotel, and take advantage of the great beaches at nearby Awenda Provincial Park. See photo's of Awenda in June. Just a bit east of Midland is Victoria Harbour on Georgian Bay close to the trans Canada Trail, and a public beach for day trippers who want to do a little cycling and have a swim in the cool waters of Georgian Bay. Of course there are always getaway packages at cottage resorts, or private rental cottages in areas such as Muskoka and Haliburton.

Ontario Turtle Time is late May and June

My recent travels into Haliburton and the Kawarthas has resulted in the rescue of a snapping turtle and a painted turtle. This is the time of year when turtles lay eggs in strange places. It is not unusual to see a turtle digging a hole in the gravel of many of the travel routes north of Toronto. Very often they are crossing the road on a mission and many are killed each year. The village of Kinmont in the Kawarthas on the edge of Haliburton has posted a turtle crossing sign, as has the Wye Marsh in Midland. We encourage travels to take their time in cottage country and watch for turtles and other wildlife at this time of year.