Agricultural Tourism--Auto Show Road Trips North

Fall Fairs & Farmers’ Markets & Auto Show Event Highlights Family Travel North of Toronto Barrie, Ontario…..September, 2009. Several unique Canadian events take place on the weekends during September and October. Travelers heading north into cottage country are fortunate to be able to attend some FREE events like Doors Open Ontario, or have the kids admitted free to the Georgian College Auto Show September 25, 26, 27.The Canadian Automotive Institute in Barrie, is hosting the annual Georgian College Outdoor Auto Show, the largest venue of its kind in North America. The Ottawa International Animation festival is held October 14-18. Agricultural enthusiasts with more of an agricultural bent can attend the International Plowing Match in the District of Temiskaming, Earlton Ontario Tuesday Sept. 22 –Saturday Sept. 26, 2009. In addition there are many community fall fairs and harvest festivals with unique fun family activities.

Ontario Spring Summer Travel News, Activities, Getaways

Wye Marsh March Fun Continues Midland, Tay Township Ontario Canada………..March 19, 2009 – Wye Marsh offers fun, affordable and enjoyable activities for everyone during March. The Sweetwater Maple Syrup Harvest Festival takes place............

Algonquin Park Lakeside Inn Offers New Wildlife Experience and Birding Packages Press release from: Algonquin Lakeside Inn - Dwight, Ontario – For over a century, Algonquin Provincial Park, located approximately two and a half hours north of Toronto, has been a favourite destination for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, as well as artists and photographers. It is a protected wilderness sanctuary of majestic forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands.

Maple Syrup report March 17, 2009- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Weather forecasts for the upcoming week suggest good sap flow may occur early in the week and again by the coming weekend. Maple producers can check for new sap flow each day where temperatures warm to around plus 5 C degrees C higher, following freezing nights. Where new sap flow is forecast, try to process previously collected sap from storage tanks as soon as possible to ensure storage for additional sap is available. Maple producers can be caught off guard for sap storage where large sap flow events occur. See maple syrup fesitvals and related maple activities. See the entire report from the Ministry of Agriculture at http://apps.omafra.gov.on.ca/scripts/english/crops/agriphone/article.asp?ID=1644

Muskoka Inn Features “Fawlty Towers “Getaway Package Port Severn, Muskoka Ontario.................March, 2009. Aficionados of the popular British comedy series Fawlty Towers will be in their element during the “Very Fawlty Dinner” event March 28 at The Inn at Christie’s Mill. Visitors can select from the dinner only package, or stay overnight and enjoy the fun filled evening. Overnight packages start at $309 per couple per night and include your room, a 5 course meal for 2, breakfast for 2 and of course the crazy evening.

The Norsemen Restaurant WINE TASTING DINNER Saturday May 2, 2009 20% off Cottage Rates for people participating in the Wine Tasting Dinner. Internationally renowned Sommelier Alan Marginean and Chef Harvey Cross have teamed up to develop a spectacular five course dinner paired with wines selected from around the world to deliver the perfect food/wine match.

Couples Weekend Retreat April 17-19, 2009 The Briars Resort & Spa is again offering a unique “Experience” weekend this April 17-19, 2009. This Retreat is focused on Couples who want to get away and re-connect with each other, enjoy great meals, slow down life’s pace and have a little fun. The Briars is located only one hour from Toronto on beautiful Lake Simcoe.

Ontario Travel 2009 Family Day North of Toronto

February is an “All Canadian” Family Month in Ontario

Travel North of Toronto Ontario Canada…....February 1, 2009. When the Ontario Government announced the new Family Day last year it coincided with one of the busiest winter carnival and fun festival event months in Ontario. Residents gain an extra long weekend for a much deserved family getaway vacation. The planning was strategic as the Monday holiday; the third Monday of February (February 16, 2009) coincides with, the beginning of Ontario Heritage Week (February 16-22) and Canada Heritage Day.
Winter Carnivals

A selection of more than 25 winter carnivals are available at Ontario Travel North of Toronto, where the snow is whiter, the ice thicker and the air is always fresh. Winter carnivals offer great outdoor getaway to experience Ontario heritage and culture during the winter months

Winter Family Getaways

Many Ontario resorts, inns and lodges have family getaway packages throughout the month of February. Special activities for children included many outdoor recreation activities from ski lessons, snow tubing, ice fishing, indoor kids games and activities. Reserve your preferred weekend early. See Ontario Winter Getaways.

Ontario Heritage Week Activities

A variety of activities are taking place in the towns, villages and municipalities north of North of Toronto, The Wye Marsh in Midland is conducting a Falconry Workshop; Family Day at the Joseph Schneider House in Kitchener, Voyageur Winter Carnival in Thunder Bay. More indoor and outdoor activities available throughout the week February 16-22 at the Ontario Heritage Week Activities North of Toronto

Canada Heritage Day Theme

Heritage and the Environment: Saving Places Built to Last Is the theme for 2009. A number of resources are available to assist communities to develop a program around this theme whether it is to celebrate the inherently green credentials of historic buildings, highlight how they have been upgraded to more environmentally friendly standards, or to offer information on how to green a heritage building. Canada Heritage Day is sponsored by The Canadian Heritage Foundation

For more information on Family Day fun and Heritage Day and Week activities go to Ontario Travel North of Toronto

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Ontario Travel News Jan 23, 2009

Ontario Resort Becomes First to Offer Carbon Offsets Cedar Grove Lodge, an Ontario resort with a solid reputation for leadership in environmental responsibility, and Planetair, Canada’s premier provider of Gold standard carbon offsets, form a partnership to offer environmentally conscientious resort guests

February Is Winter Carnival Month In North Simcoe Experience North Simcoe's Winter Wonderland Winter is here and North Simcoe Southern Georgian Bay is celebrating with four (4) unique Winter Carnivals during the month of February.

The Rosseau, Canada's First JW Marriott Resort and Spa, Celebrates The 250th Anniversary of Scotland's Most Famous Bard MINETT, ON, January 21, 2008 - This weekend, guests of The Rosseau, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa will experience Scottish culture and tradition at the Resort’s Robbie Burns 250th anniversary celebration.

New Georgian Bay cruise added to summer line-up--early bird savings Honey Harbour, Ontario, Canada………….January 20, 2009. Visitors staying at the historic Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort this summer will be treated to two Georgian Bay cruise options. The Miss Midland, a-300 passenger vessel, will now take guests out for a 1 ½ hour sunset cruise on Mondays as well as Fridays.

New Port Severn Innkeeper Appointed Award Winning Innkeeper Wolfgang Stichnothe Moves to The Inn at Christie's Mill in Port Servern Ontario. The Inn is a member of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas....

Ontario Ski and Snowboard Destinations Gear Up for National Ski Week Canada's National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week Kicks off Saturday January 17-25 with many specials on lift tickets, lessons and r

Ontario Travel news Updates North of Toronto

Ontario Travel Tourism News

Ontario Ski and Snowboard Destinations Gear Up for National Ski Week Canada's National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week Kicks off Saturday January 17-25 with many specials on lift tickets, lessons and rentals. Many ski areas are hosting.....

The Briars Resort & Spa "New Beginnings" This intimate weekend of self-discovery returns January 23-25 to help you start the year off right, taking your body and soul on another relaxing journey towards greater self-awareness and peace.

Sourthern Georgian Bay 2009 Visitor Guide The 2009 visitor Southern Georgian Bay Visitor Guidebook is available for Ontario Travel to the region of Georgian Bay form Penetanguishene, to Port Severn and Honey Harbour including Midland, Tiny Township Tay Towniship along the shores of Georgian Bay.

Ice and Snow Safety Conditions for Ice Fishing Ice Fishing quick links and tips on ice and snow safety, conditions, ice fishing regulations, getaway packages for ice fishing,Donna Cansfield urges Ice Fishing Anglers " to play it safe"............

2009 Links to Snow Reports, Ski reports Road Reports, Snowmobile Reports Snow and road reports are in one location. As the snow continues to fall north of Toronto and the lakes turn to ice, snow and winter enthusiasts can get all of their snow news before heading out on a winter vacation, ski or snowboard trip, snowmobiling getaway, snowshoe adventure, visit to an Ontario Provincial Park, family cross-country ski outing or romantic getaway. Links to a variety of Ontario snow, ski, trail and weather conditions north of Toronto.

Ontario Travel Value Season Getaways North of Toronto

Romancing the Late Fall North of Toronto
Late Autumn, 2008. Some of the best value season rates and Ontario travel bargains are at the many Ontario Resorts, Inns, hotels and B& B’s North of Toronto. Late fall getaways can include film festivals, festivals of lights, hiking and biking, harvest dining, swishing through the fall leaves or just old fashioned relaxing in front of an outdoors bonfire. Outdoor enthusiasts will find less foliage and more wildlife. See fall getaways

Ontario Travel News-Travel and Tourism North of Toronto

Find the latest in travel news, tourist activities, winter carnivals, travel packages, for Ontario Winter travel north of Toronto. Everything from Ontario winter road conditions to ice fishing getaways, snowmobile getaways, skiing getaways. The travel information on this page represents current new tourist information for travel and tourism in the Province of Ontario including tourist attractions, tourist guides, restaurants, hotels, events, history, seasons, outdoors, resorts, resort destinations north of Toronto. See Ontario Travel News and Tourist Information.