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Winter vacation and weekend travel news from inns, resorts, Ontario events & festivals are listed below. There is additional travel news items about attractions, hotels, country inns, spas and Ontario resort destinations. Find links to road & snow conditions and seasonal activities for tourist regions north of Toronto.
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Collingwood, Blue Mountains
2012 NordicFest
February 4, 2012 Join us for our annual celebration of cross country skiing and snowshoeing!
Cost $12 includes your trail pass for the day, free hot chocolate and apple cider all day long in the warm-up cabin, activities for kids, free clinics and the opportunity to test out gear from major ski and snowshoe manufacturers.
For more information and to register online: www.nordicfest.ca
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 Hardwood Ski & Bike
Demo Day -February 11, 2012
Come and try out the latest from Fischer, Rossignol and Salomon equipment before you buy.
You can take the skis out for approximately 30 minutes and that lets everyone have a chance to try what’s new.
No other special requirements other than a trail pass.
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 Winter 2012 Exhibitions and Battle of the Bay Street Bands at the Maclaren Art Centre, Barrie
In 2012, we look forward to offering you a wide range of exciting programmes. Winter art classes begin this month. Tickets for our annual fundraiser Battle of the Bay Street Bands go on sale February 3. This winter, find out what your art gallery has to offer!
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Sir Sam's Ski & Bike
Apres Ski & Dance
February 4, 2012 5:30 - 10pm
Carl Dixon Band, Food and a Great Night of Dancing. Purchase your tickets now for the best Apres Ski Party of the winter $30/Person.
Contact Chris Bishop or Suzanne Anderson at (705) 754 2298
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Yours Outdoors, Haliburton, February Events
Make Peace with Winter - Ice Climbing
February 4, 2012 Scale the Slippery Slope! Yours Outdoors offers ice climbing on a 50ft man-made wall with two different challenging climbs. With experienced instructors, Yours Outdoors staff on hand and safety equipment provided, you'll be in for a fun and unique outdoor experience.
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 Haliburton Forest, Haliburton February Events
Snowmobile Poker Run
February 18th 2012 This popular fundraising event is now in its 23rd year. Participants will gather token cards along the trail, which can be traded for a Poker hand, the winning hand will ride away with a brand new 2012 model snowmobile. Each stop is sponsored by a different Kennisis Lake business, who will keep you warm and fortified with everything from pancakes to chilli. All proceeds are collected for the Haliburton Volunteer Fire Department. For more information please go to www.haliburtonforest.com or call our office 705-754-2148.
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 Sugar Ridge Retreat, Wyebridge -February Events
Celebrate Family
February 17-20, 2012 Bring your family for a weekend of fun and relaxation. Enjoy yoga before breakfast and choose from a variety of activities for the day. Hot chocolate awaits you by the fire. Breakfast and dinner are included. Call Liz at 1-866-609-1793 to book your stay. |
 Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre February Winter Events
FULL MOON SNOWSHOE/SKI The Wye Marsh keeps its doors open late, for this special event of snowshoeing or
skiing by the light of the full moon. From 6-9pm, enjoy the fresh air and sounds of crunching snow under your feet.SNOWSHOEING 101 Come and learn the basics of snowshoeing at the Wye Marsh, beginner, intermediate and avid snowshoer’s are welcome. GARFIELD DUNLOP LASAGNA DINNER Garfield Dunlop is once again hosting the Lasagna Dinner at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre.
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 Orilllia Ontario Celebrates Stephen Leacock
Orillia Ontario will mark Stephen Leacock’s birthday on December 30th to
announce their plans for the 100th anniversary of his Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
highlighted by a three-day celebration in July. See complete story, reserve Orillia area Hotels, on-line
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 They certainly have put the BEST back in to Best Western North Bay!!
Since 2010, the hotel has spent over 2 million dollars upgrading virtually all aspects of the property. The hotel can now boast that they have the newest beds in the city, Simmons Pillowtop mattresses to be specific, in all guestrooms. New 37” LG LCD TVs and a new 60 mbs high speed internet service (the fastest cable connection available in the city) round out the upgrades within the guestrooms. FARINA, the new on-site restaurant with an Italian inspired menu, new Business Centre and Coin Laundry service ensure that guests have all they need to eat well, stay productive and feel at home.
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 Resorts of North Muskoka Prepare for a busy Winter Season
The Resorts of North Muskoka, (www.north-muskoka.com) a collection of 15 lakeside resorts in the Huntsville/Lake of Bays/Algonquin Park region are busy preparing for the arrival of winter guests. Winter in North Muskoka brings many exciting 'resorting' opportunities. Frozen lakes, cold starry nights, and freshly groomed cross country ski trails, are just a few of the images that come to mind when you think of North Muskoka in the winter. In addition to many recreational activities, the Resorts of North Muskoka offer great opportunities to hibernate in style with cozy cabins and rooms, fireplaces and even hot tubs.
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 Clarion Resort Pinewood Park in North Bay offers Special Discounts on their Winter Packages
Clarion Resort Pinewood Park in North Bay has developed great winter packages with a Special Discount for December and January: Winter packages include: Snowmobiling, Dog Sledding, Wellness Spa, Winter Horseback Riding, Ice Fishing, Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing and Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding! ‘Derek's Special Discount’ of 10% off any of the winter packages is available through December and January by calling 1-800-461-9592 or emailing djodouin@clarionresortpinewoodpark.com
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Ontario Getaways travel news is often found on the updates provided by Ontario Travel North members. See the following for the most current Ontario Getaway packages and getaway Ontario ideas. Select Ontario getaways by Special Occasion, Resort Destination, Month, Activity, Vacation Period, Long weekend, Last Minute, or Road Trip.
Ontario Travel Tourist news is continuously updated to provide Ontario Travel Tourism enthusiasts the latest interesting news items provided by the members on the Ontario Travel North of Toronto website. For visitors travelling beyond Ontario please check Canada's national travel related news at Canada Travel News.
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Travel North On Highway 400 News
YorkRegion.com
A new Hwy. 400 interchange should make travelling through York Region a little easier and reduce congestion through King Road. Accessing the highway can often be a challenge, thanks to large gaps between exits as it crosses the region and a series of ...see complete story New Hwy. 400 interchange planned
see links to Ontario Travel Getaways and Packages
Tips for Winter Warriors-Globe and Mail
Jan 08, 2012 – Sure, you could take your workout indoors until Victoria Day. But if you understand how low temperatures affect you – and how to protect yourself – you can stay fit without hibernating. See complete story 5 tips for cold-weather workouts Find more winter safety tips for outdoors in a Canadian Winter
Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Caution Advised
Simcoe Article: Ice fishers face 'unusual year' INNISFIL — Lake Simcoe will not deal kindly with anyone who gets impatient. Fish hut operator Chad Paiero, who is also a firefighter, says waiting for safe ice. Safety is most important is see complete story ... with tips on equipment to carry when you are out on Lake Smoce. See Ice Fishing Packages north in Ontario.
How to get your kids to like skiing
Tips for Parents. This Globe and Mail article is worth reading....."It's important for children to be in lessons at the appropriate level, says David Iverson.... Otherwise, you have the nervous parents who want to keep their children on the magic carpets far too long," See complete story on getting your kids into skiing. Check these ski areas for kids learn to ski programs
Snowmobiling trails open in southern Ontario .
Peterborough Examiner
They are also not to travel faster than 30 kilometres per hour in the city. "Snowmobiles are very powerful, can travel at high rates of speed and are
less visible than a full-size vehicle," Dufour said. "Stopping, turning,
and manoeuvring a snowmobile ... See coplete story on Snowmobile Trails update,
and book Snowmobile packages
2012 Canadian Ice Fishing Championship Georgina Lake Simcoe
Consider it additional bait to lure anglers to Georgina and Lake Simcoe with the challenge of reeling in that big one and claiming bragging rights to one of the area's premier tournaments. The town's endorsement and financial support of the 2012 ice ... See complete story See Ice Fishing Getaways
Children's Ski or Snowboard Free
The Grade 4 or 5 SnowPass provides kids in Grade 5 (or born in 2001 or 2002) with up to three free lift passes at each participating ski area in the province or region where they live. Snow passes can be used at Ontario cross country ski facilities, for downhill skiing or snowboarding.
See more on Snow Pass,
Ontario Winter Games set for March 2012 in Simcoe County area.
Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin
March 2012 marks the start to...... committee held a '100-days-out' celebration, Tuesday, at the Alpine Ski Club. ... Barrie, Midland, Clearview Township, and The Blue Mountains. ...see complete story Countdown begins to Ontario Winter Games, check the Ontario Winter Games Web site
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