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Visitors are also encouraged to check out travel bargains in resort destinations north of Toronto in Ontario's Cottage Country
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Free golf week for Kids, Family Fishing Weekend

Kids Golf & Fish Free During designated FREE Fishing Weekend and Golf Week in Ontario.

Ontario, Canada…...July 2009. A summer vacation in Ontario offers up special advantages for kids and parents who want to share a new sport. Kids get the opportunity to learn to fish for free during Ontario’s Free Fishing Weekend July 10-12, and or learn to golf for free in Canada’s National Golf Course Owners Association “Kids Golf Free” program from July 6-12.

Free Fishing Weekend

As part of Canada’s National Fishing Week July 4-12, Ontario’s Free Fishing weekend encourages parents to take time out to teach your kids how to fish, just enjoy a free fishing time with your kids (no license required July 10-12, license required at other times during fishing week).
The Free Fishing Weekend Website http://www.familyfishingweekend.com/Links.cfm offers up tips for parents, fishing tips, a list of derbies and tournaments, a colors contest, a lending program, and information about licenses, rules and regulations. Parents wanting to combine a weekend of fishing with a getaway should consider a fishing getaway weekend north of Toronto, or a family vacation at one of the many family resorts, inns and hotels in the resort destinations north of Toronto. http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-fishing.html

Kids Golf Free Week

The National Golf Course Owners Association has organized “Take a kid to the Course Week” in Central Ontario http://www.kidsgolffree.ca/index.aspx?c=3 to more than 100 participating courses. Kids golf free from July 6 through to July 12. Parents wanting to mix golf with a summer vacation in one of Ontario’s resort destinations can organize a golf package getaway with one of more than 40 accommodation facilities(many with golf courses on site or an affiliation with a nearby Course), or consider an Ontario family getaway north of Toronto http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-family.html

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Ontario Travel with a gift card that promises pampering

For the gift recipient and the gift giver

Brussels, Ontario……………… December, 2008 Innkeepers at Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas (OFIS) are decorating for the festive season and continuing the exceptional service and hospitality that reinforce the exacting standards marking membership in the association of Inns. When gift cards are purchased in the amount of $250 or more, the giver also receives a VIP membership, (value $99.) from the association. Gift cards are redeemable for spa pampering, overnight time away, and many other tiny indulgences that are great stress relievers. The gift cards are flexible and can be used at more than 40 locations throughout the province.

"Christmas gift cards will be remembered beyond the traditional holiday season….with anticipation of a special uplifting experience at one of our member inns or spas ." says Kathy Nichol, Executive Director of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas.

The gift card does not expire, and can be used towards any of the services or products that OFIS members offer. VIP membership privileges include complimentary upgrade to the best available room on arrival (if available), welcome gift from the Innkeeper, early check and late check out if possible and more.

A sample of experiences where a gift card may be used for the upcoming holiday and winter season follow:

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION

The Briars Resort & Spa
Jackson's Point, ON.

The Briars Gala New Year’ s Celebration: Escape to the country for a few days of relaxation and celebration. Enjoy a getaway of sleigh rides, snow golf, cross-country skiing, special entertainment, great food, bonfires, traditional New Year's torchlight parade and more.

Sir Sam's Inn & WaterSpa -

New Year's at Sir Sam's: The celebration includes a New Year's gourmet dinner and party to follow in Gunners Pub. At midnight, it is the annual Champagne toast and fireworks over Eagle Lake. Enjoy favourite winter activities followed by a soothing soak in the WaterSpa.

A variety of package getaways for dining, spa, entertainment, cooking schools, outdoors, and more are available on the OFIS website.

Ontario’s Finest Inns and Spas are dedicated to the delivery of superior travel experiences, a combination of elegant surroundings of the finest quality and personalized service. Call 800-340-4667 during regular business hours or visit our secure online boutique.

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Media working on travel stories are invited to contact Kathy Nichol to arrange

for special media rates and available dates to visit a sample of Ontario’s Finest Inn.Call at 1.800.340.4667 or email. knichol@ontariosfinestinns.com

Ontario Travel Love Nests "Found"North of Toronto

“Lots of Love” To Discover in Ontario North

Travel North of Toronto Ontario,……………. February 2008. Accommodation operators are ramping up their romantic getaways for those special winter weekends away in anticipation of Valentine’s Day in February. More than 30 romantic getaways are available at ‘February for Lovers’ north, north east and North West of Toronto. http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-february-for-lovers.html.

A sample of packages and prices at member accommodation properties are available for the budget cottage couples or for those who want to splurge on this special time of the year:

Auberge-sur-Lac B&B--Sudbury

For Valentine's imagine surprising your loved-one with a romantic getaway all set up for your time of arrival. The Sunset Suite offers a gorgeous vista of McFarlane Lake and great sunsets from the master bedroom and the double Jacuzzi. We have three romantic evening packages including the "I Died & Went to Heaven" entailing candles, bubbly bath, soft music, enticing treats (some eatable, some not), bouquet, rose pedals, and more... Call us at (705) 522-5010 to book your night starting at $305 per couple, full breakfast included, no taxes charged.

http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-february-for-lovers.html#auberge

Beaver Creek Resort-Gilmour Ontario near Bancroft

Available for February 8 - 17, 2008. *2 nights deluxe accommodation
*2 breakfasts*2 special exclusive dinners – 6 course
*½ hour body massage for 2-Basket fruit and chilled champagne
for you in the room! All amenities of the resort are included!
From $ 845 per couple plus service and taxes

http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-february-for-lovers.html#beavercreek

Cedars Cottage Resort—Flesherton, Ontario

Enjoy skiing in the beautiful Beaver Valley. Fully equipped housekeeping cottages, chalets, cable TV, fireplace, firewood included. We have our own ice rink, weather permitting. Two hours from Toronto. Enjoy the country. Reasonable rates. Cottages from
115.00 per night..

http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-february.html#CedarsCottageResort

Irwin Inn-North of Peterborough

Celebrate love and affection with our “Snuggle In” getaway! 2 nights in a fireplace suite or cottage with whirlpool or private hot tub or pool, a rose, fruit & truffles, 2 gourmet 5 course dinners, 2 country breakfasts, skating, x-country skiing, sleigh ride (Saturday) and (45 minutes) complimentary use of a snowmobile. Midweek starts at$ 240. pp.

http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-february-for-lovers.html#IrwinInn

(Above package prices do not include additional tax or service charges unless stated).

Although many of the member properties provide extra services for a charge, or include extras such as welcoming gifts and wine, we offer a checklist of the elements that will help guarantee the perfect romantic getaway.

Top 10 Checklist for Ontario Winter Romance

1. First of all make it a surprise…this is always a good start.

2. Dining is Romance--Make dinner reservations in advance…. confirm dinner reservations the day before, order room service or buy all the groceries for the special dinner for two in the cabin or cottage.

3. Purchase Champagne or wine and preferred bedside snacks

4. Body lotions and favourite fragrances are a “must”

5. Bring your significant together “tunes”

6. Bring your own “toys”

7. Buy a romantic card (just because) with a special gift

8. Order flowers for the room, or buy in advance

9. Bring ice skates and your skis or snowshoes (hand holding is important)

10. Have a romantic night by the fire—outdoors with a camp fire, or indoors

Visitors are encouraged to book their winter weekends in advance by visiting the WWW.400ELEVEN.COM website and linking to one of our 165 members located north of Toronto.

August Long Weekend 2007--Civic Holiday in Ontario Aug. 3-6

Canada's Civic Holiday Weekend is the second last long weekend of the Summer and is a great time for a Toronto visit as this holiday was originally organized only for Torontonians. In Toronto this day is known as Simcoe Day, and in Ottawa according to Wikipedia is called Colonel By Day.

Simcoe set the capital of Ontario in Toronto in 1793 and renamed the location York . Simcoe was a bit of a Romantic and his wife Elizabeth Simcoe wrote extensively in a Diary See Travels with Elizabeth Simcoe.

Book your Romantic Getaways in Toronto. More information on long Holiday weekends to help plan your weekend outings can be found a Long Weekend Dates

Canada Day in Toronto and North of Toronto

Ontario Travel to Canada Day Celebrations

Some of the biggest Canada Day celebrations in the country will be taking place in Toronto and Ottawa. We encourage all Canadians and visitors to Canada to travel today to one of Canada's great celebrations for the best country in the world. It is great to be Canadian.