Summer long weekends in Ontario offer some of the best vacation opportunities in the world. Families and couples who enjoy fresh water lakes, sandy beaches, and outdoor water sports have a variety of locations from Provincial and National Parks, free public beaches, to luxury resorts and rustic traditional lake front cottages. Pick your favourite resort destination or family fun getaway package or couples romantic getaway weekends.

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 6th, 2010 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

Thanksgiving

Fall Canadian Thanksgiving Packages

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

Monday October 11, 2010

Halloween Weekend 2010

A number of Halloween 2009 weekend activities are taking place including Haunted House walks, Ghostly excursions and dress up celebrations. Get your Halloween Mask now and get ready for your long Halloween weekend. October 30-November1. Many destinations north of Toronto will be celebrating with Halloween Dress-up parties and events. See October Getaways for overnight accommodation packages.

Santa Claus Parades. Most Santa Claus Parades occur on a Saturday and Start in early November. See list of Santa Claus Parades north of Toronto.

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.

Christmas Long weekend 2010
Christmas / New Years Eve Getaways

This year with Christmas falling on a Saturday and Boxing day on a Sunday, many will celebrating Christmas and a long weekend together. Some of the best value getaways take place after Christmas before New Year's Eve.

Christmas / New Years Eve Getaways

New Years Long Weekend 2010
Christmas / New Years Eve Getaways

This year makes for the perfect NewYears long weekend starting on Friday Decebmer 31 ending on the first Monday January 3th in 2010 with many starting their long weekend on Wed. with New Years Day staring on a Saturday. Also see New Years Eve Getaways

Family Day Long Weekend-February 18-21, 2011

Family Day is the perfect time for a winter getaway. The long weekend will start on Friday February 18 through until Monday February 21st, 2010. Ontario's newest holiday Monday allows Ontario residents to explore Winter in Ontario. This vacation holiday will provide a long weekend opportunity in the peak of Ontario's winter sports and outdoor recreation season and coincides with Ontario Heritage Week activities. Opportunities to get out and experience an extra day at a winter carnival or winter outdoor sports such as skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or snowtubing is a welcome addition to the list of long weekends available for Ontario residents. See more details on Ontario Family Day

March-Spring School Break
Starts March 12 2010

Families wanting a short March break vacation should consider a 3 or 4 day long weekend. A variety getaways are available where both kids and parents can enjoy family time together. 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 a shorter long weekend during the traditional school break holiday. Additional getaways for families can be found at Ontario Family Getaways

Easter Weekend & Passover

Friday April 22nd, 2011 Good Friday
Sunday April 24th, 2011 Easter Sunday
Passover in 2011 will start on Tuesday, the 19th of April and will continue for 7 days until Tuesday, the 26th of April.

One of the earliest signals for spring is the Easter holiday and vacation period. Easter Getaways could start on Friday April 22nd 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 8th, 2011

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 24th, 2010 is Victoria Day however the official long weekend starts on the Friday May 21, 2010 - through until Monday May 24th, 2010 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.

Memorial Day Weekend

The Memorial Day Weekend will start on Friday May 21st through to Monday May 31st, 2010
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Memorial Day is officially held Monday May 31st, 2010. 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 20, 2010

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

Thursday July 1st, 2010 is the Official Canada Day. Canada Day in 2010 makes for the perfect Canada Day summer long weekend, starting on Wednesday June 30. Many Ontario residents and visitors will be heading North on Wednesday for an extended four or five night getaway package.

Canada Day Long Weekend Quick Links

Canada Day Weekend Getaway Packages
Early Canada Day Celebrations the weekend before July 1. (June 25, 26)
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 2nd, 2010

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.

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.

More Ontario Holiday and Vacation dates can be found
by looking at our Vacation Special dates Calandar