Valentines Day Long Weekend

Falling on a Monday February 14, Valentines could be a long weekend in 2012. Make it a start to a long weekend or a week long romantic vacation.  Getaway Valentines or romantic getaway packages can be found. See more than 30 romantic options Ontario's February For Lovers or check Sexy-Out of the City 

Family Day Long Weekend-February 17-20, 2012

Family Day long weekend is a  time to embrace the great Canadian family getaway. The long weekend will start on Friday February 18 through until Monday February 20th, 2012. Ontario Family Day activities and events continue through to the holiday Monday. Ontario residents can  explore Winter in Ontario. This vacation holiday will provide a long weekend opportunity in the peak of Ontario's winter sports & outdoor recreation coincides with Ontario Heritage and Canada Heritage Day events & February Heritage Events Opportunities to get out and experience an extra day at a winter carnival or winter outdoor sports such as skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or snow tubing is a welcome addition to the list of long weekends available for Ontario residents.

Family Vacation Tips

March Break-Spring School Break
Friday March 11, 2012 - March 15, 2012

March break getaways or vacations can be a3 or 4 day long weekend or the entire 10 days away from the school books.  Families, kids and parents can enjoy family time together during the school break. See March Break Getaways and March break events and kids camps for a selection of many March activities and events. With March Break or Spring Break occurring over two weekends many families may opt for day trips to a Maple Syrup Festivals-Pancake Barns or a mid week getaway during the traditional school break holiday. If you are celebrating St. Patrick's Day during March Break your weekend can start on Thursday March 17 in an Irish Pub or restauraunt.  Additional getaways for families can be found at Ontario Family Getaways

• March break events and kids camps
• March Break History

Easter Weekend & Passover

Friday April 6th, 2012 Good Friday
Sunday April 8th, 2012 Easter Sunday
Passover in 2011 will start on Tuesday, the 7th of April and will continue for 7 days until Tuesday, the 14th of April.

One of the earliest signals for spring is the Easter holiday and vacation period. Easter Getaways could start on Friday April 6th for a nice 4 day long weekend get away. Easter eggs, the Easter Bunny, special Easter Sunday church services, parades, family togetherness, and of course lots of Easter chocolate. We at 400Eleven wish everyone a "Happy Easter". Please check our events page for Easter activities North of Toronto, Ontario

Mother's Day Weekend May 13th, 2012

A special gift for Mom--a May Ontario Mother's Day May getaway north of Toronto; or consider a Sunday Brunch, or  spa gift certificate for a present. Mom can use the gift certificate throughout the year and take a spa getaway on her own. Mother's Day Weekend most spa getaway locations will sell gift certificates for day spa, overnight spa or weekend spa getaways. Make this Mother's Day special for mom. Having difficulty choosing a Mother's Day gift, see our Mother's Day tips.

Victoria Day May 24 Weekend Getaways

Monday May 21st, 2012 is Victoria Day however the official long weekend starts on the Friday May 18, 2012 - through until Monday May 21st, 2012 60 May Getaway Package Options

Many resort destinations celebrate Victoria Day Weekend as the official re-opening for the summer vacation season, and celebrate with a fireworks display.....always a kids and family favourite. Check family vacation getaways for resorts and resort destinations with May 24 Fireworks.

Many call this the May 24 weekend, open the cottage weekend (anything to do with Ontario's first beer bash--Beer stops going north?), even though the official holiday is not always on the 24th. Can't getaway consider colouring Queen Victoria and please try to make her smile.

Fireworks Displays north of Toronto.

• Beer Stores
• Craft Brewery

Memorial Day Weekend

The Memorial Day Weekend will start on Friday May 25th through to Monday May 28th, 2012
50 May Package Options Book Here for Your May Weekends

Memorial Day is officially held Monday May 28th, 2012. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in the service of the United States. (equivalent to Canada's Remembrance Day on November 11th

Fathers Day June 17, 2012

Father's Day Getaways are the perfect excuse for a June long weekend. Treat Dad to a fishing getaway or golf getaway, or an adventure getaway on the Father's day weekend.

Ontario travel north of Toronto travel events and festivals may help you make the decision, or check the June Getaways for more father's day ideas.

Canada Day Weekend

Friday July 1st, 2012 is the Official Canada Day. Canada Day in 2012 makes for the perfect Canada Day summer long weekend, starting on Thursday June 28. Many Ontario residents and visitors will be heading North on Thursday for an extended three or four night getaway package.

Canada Day Long Weekend Quick Links

Canada Day Weekend Getaway Packages
Early Canada Day Celebrations the weekend before July 1. (June 23, 24)
Canada Day Community Celebrations, July 1
Ottawa Canada's Capital Celebrations, July 1
See latest Canada Day News Updates

For many Canadians, Canada Day starts with National Aboriginal Day and begins an 11 day celebration of Canada's unique cultures and heritage, culminating with the July 1 Birthday Festival Day.

See our list of Canada Day Events and Activities in Ontario Travel and resort destinations north of Toronto. As many will be flying Canadian flags this weekend, you may be interested in Canadian Flag Information and protocol. See July Getaways for additional long weekend opportunities.

Civic Holiday-August

Monday August 6th, 2012

Simcoe Day Civic Day holiday events north of Toronto and more Ontario August Getaways

See a variety of Civic Holiday day trip ideas, events and festivals available north of Toronto over the holiday weekend.

Simcoe Day is generally the accepted name of the Civic Holiday in Ontario Canada. In Canada Civic Holiday is the first Monday of August and was originally a "Toronto only" holiday to celebrate Simcoe Day, in honour of the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada. John Graves Simcoe was an early Canadian hero with Lake Simcoe, Simcoe County bearing his name.

Labour Day Canada-Labor Day U.S.

September Labour Day Weekend Getaways

The last long weekend of the summer--Labour Day in Canada, and Labor Day in the United States. Labour Day, the first Monday in September, Monday September 3rd, 2012 is a creation of the labour movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of Canadian workers. Labour Day is the start to the September Fall Fair Season, See Labour Day Weekend Fall Fairs See moreOntario Labour Day Events, Parades, festivals and more September Events North of Toronto

Labour Day Shopping Traditions

Shoppers can take advantage of back to school bargains in many designated tourist destinations allowed to open over the Labour Day Public Holiday....check local jurisdictions before heading out.  Combine your shopping trip with an end of summer event or festival.   Most banks, liquor stores, and government offices are closed.

Thanksgiving In Ontario

Fall Thanksgiving Getaway Packages

Canadian Thanksgiving falls during the peak of the Ontario Fall Colours (colors) season and is the perfect time to take in one of the many fall colour routes, a fall getaway to a fall fair,  or a fall studio tour. Find Thanksgiving studio tours, and fall fairs,  festivals and events north of Toronto.  Monday October 8, 2012

Get up-to-date Thanksgiving news 

Halloween Hauntings 2011

Halloween weekend is October 29-31. Featured Halloween member events  include scary haunted houses and ghost walks at many resorts and Ontario  destinations.   Many Ontario Attractions offer  Halloween fun and haunted House walks, ghostly excursions and dress up celebrations for romantic getaway fun. Get your Halloween Mask now.  Many destinations north of Toronto will be celebrating with Halloween dress-up parties and events. SeeOctober Getaways for more overnight accommodation package options. More on Fall Halloween Pumpkins and Halloween Tips, and Halloween news updates.

Santa Claus Parades.

Most Santa Claus Parades occur on weekends in November and December. See list of Santa Claus Parades in the many rural towns and cities.  Often at the same time Christmas tree lighting and festivals of lights are taking place in many  communities north of Toronto.   Combine a shopping trip and family fun north of Toronto. 

Christmas New Years Eve Getaways
2011-2012

This year with December 25 falling on a Sunday and Boxing day on a Monday, many will celebrating Christmas and a long weekend together. Some of the best value getaways take place after Christmas before New Year's Eve. this is not only a time for rest and relaxation it is a time to try out some of the new equipment you hopefully receive from Santa.  Discover some of the best value Christmas vacations.  Ski and snow enthusiasts can check out the latest snow ski-snowboard reports

New Years Long Weekend 2011/2012

New Years Eve Getaways

This year makes for the perfect New Year's long weekend starting on Saturday December 31 ending on the first Monday January 2nd in 2012 with many starting their long weekend on Saturday with New Years Day staring on a Sunday. Also see New Years Eve Getaways

Festivals of Lights:

Tree lighting ceremonies and Festivals of Lights start in November and run through into the New Year. Weekends are often the start to the festivals See a selection of Festivals of Lights.

There is always a reason for a weekend trip, escape or long weekend break.Taking back your weekends for pure leisure pursuits with an extra day, be it Friday or Monday or both can always be an excuse for a romantic weekend getaways, or spa weekends , with the girls, or fishing weekends with the guys. Or you can always create your own murder mystery weekend, and rent a cottage or chalet and pretend you are having a weekend at Bernie's.

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