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Family Day Long Weekend-February12-15, 2010
 Family Day is the perfect
time for a winter getaway. The long weekend will start on Friday February 12 through until Monday February
15th, 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
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March Break Long Weekends
Families wanting a short March break vacation should consider a 3 or 4 day long weekend. For most Ontario school boards March Break starts
on Friday March 12, 2010. A variety getaways are available where both kids and parents can enjoy family time together. See March
Break Getaways and March Getaways for a selection of many holiday long weekend packages during March.
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. |
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 Easter
Weekend
Friday April 2nd, 2010 Good Friday
Sunday April 4th, 2010 Easter Sunday
Passover in 2010 will start on Tuesday, the 30th of March and will continue for 7 days until Monday, the 5th of April.
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of the earliest signals for spring is the Easter holiday and vacation period. Easter Getaways could start
on Friday April 2nd 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 |
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 Mother's
Day Weekend
May 9th, 2010
A special gift for Mom--a May Ontario may getaway north of Toronto; or consider a 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
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Victoria Day Weekend
50 May Package Options Book Here for Your May Weekends
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
50 May Package Options Book Here for Your May Weekends |
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resort destinations celebrate Victoria Day Weekend as their official re-opening for the summer vacation season and many have developed special
Victoria Day long weekend packages. See May getaway packages for more information.
Many call this the May 24 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. This year Monday May 18th is the holiday.
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Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day Weekend will start on Friday May 21st through to Monday May 31st, 2010
50 May Package Options Book Here for Your May Weekends |
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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
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 Fathers
Day June 20, 2010
Father's Day is the perfect excuse for a June long weekend. Treat Dad to a fishing
getaway or golf getaway, or an adventure canoe eco tour on the fathers
day weekend.
Ontario travel north of Toronto travel news may help you make the decision, or check the June Getaways
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Canada
Day Weekend
Thursday July 1st, 2010
Reserve now for summer vacations June long weekend Getaways or July Long Weekend
Getaway for Canada day celebrations events and festivals.
This year Canada Day actually falls on a Wednesday, and makes for the perfect Canada Day summer long weekend, Many Ontario residents and
visitors will be heading North on Saturday June 27th for an extended five night getaway or for the many resorts who have check-in on Sundays
will be arriving on Canada Day. For Many 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 Festival.
See our list of Canada Day Events and Activities throughout Ontario, north of Toronto. As many will be flying
Canadian flags this weekend, you may be interested in Canadian
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Civic Holiday
Monday August 2nd, 2010
Book your Ontario August Getaways early! |
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 Simcoe
Day is the Civic Holiday in Canada. The intent of the Civic Holiday is to "not work" and have fun. So please don't work on the Civic
Holiday! In Canada Civic Holiday is in most cases 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. It might be appropriate to visit Lake Simcoe
north of Toronto on this holiday weekend.
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Labour Day
Monday September 6th, 2010
September Getaways |
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in September, is a creation of the labour movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of Canadian workers. It constitutes
a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. This Year Labour
Day lands on Monday September 6th |
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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.
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 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. |
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 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.
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 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.
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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 |
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 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
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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 |
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Christmas
Long weekend 2010