Victoria Day Weekend May 2012

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. See Fireworks Displays Victoria Day Weekend in Canada Celebrating Queen Victoria's Birthday.

See the Best Places to Party North of Toronto over the May 24 long weekend

Many 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 21rd is the official public holiday. 

Memorial Day Weekend

The Memorial Day Weekend will start on Friday May 25th through to Monday May 28th, 2012
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Memorial Day is officially held Monday May 30yh, 2011. 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 11)

Fathers Day June 17, 2012

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 for more father's day ideas

Canada Day Celebrations (Canada Week June 21-July 1)

CANADA DAY: Sunday July 1st, 2012
Canada Day falls on a Sunday in 2012, and makes for the perfect Canada Day summer 3 or 4 day long-long weekend depending when you take the public holiday. See Canada Day Celebrations for each province.

Canada's 11 Day Long Weekend
For many Canada Day starts with National Aboriginal Day on June 21 begins an 11 day celebration of Canada's unique cultures and heritage, including Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24 , Canadian Multiculturalism Day, culminating with Canada Day Celebrations  Canada's Birthday Day Festival. Book the hotel location in your province to go with the event below, or consider a trip to Ottawa for Canada's Birthday in the Capital of Canada. Book Ottawa Hotels On-Line

Canada Day News
See Canada Day Travel news on updates, events, activities, festivals, fireworks, music & special places and featured destinations.

As many will be flying Canadian flags this weekend, you may be interested in Canada Flag Information

Civic Holiday

Monday August 6, 2012

Civic Holiday events start on Friday Aug 3rd. See Civic Holiday Events and Festivals. The Civic Holiday is the first Monday of August and offers a long weekend holiday during the summer vacation season in Canada....... a perfect time for family day activities, events and festivals.

The following provinces offer a statutory holiday: British Columbia (British Columbia Day), New Brunswick (New Brunswick Day), Northwest Territories (Civic Holiday), Nunavut (Civic Holiday), and Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Day). Civic holiday (may be a paid vacation day depending on employer) in Alberta (Heritage Day), Manitoba (Civic Holiday), Ontario (Simcoe Day), Nova Scotia (Natal Day), and Prince Edward Island (Natal Day).

It is interesting to note, depending on the community in Ontario (according to Wikipedia), different assigned to what was known as Simcoe Day including Mountie Day in North York, Colonel By Day in Ottawa, Joseph Brant Day in Burlington, Founders' Day in Brantford, McLaughlin Day in Oshawa, Alexander Mackenzie Day in Sarnia, James Cockburn Day in Cobourg, Peter Robinson Day in Peterborough, and John Galt Day in Guelph.

Labour Day Canada-Labor Day U.S.

The last long weekend of the summer--Labour Day in Canada, and Labor Day in the United States starts Friday September 2 for a 3 day end of summer getaway. This year Labour Day lands on Monday September 3, 2012. See Canada Labour Day Events. Canadian football fans often celebrate by watching the Labour Day Classic Football games.

Labour Day Shopping Tradition

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. Most banks, liquor stores, and government offices are closed for this public holiday.

Labour Day is always the first Monday in September and 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. More Labour Day Traditions and History. Book your getaways now at  hotels on-line.

Canadian Thanksgiving

Canadian Thanksgiving takes place during  peak of the Canadian Fall Colours (colors) fall foliage. See History of Canada Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday in October and in 2011 this is Monday October 11. There are many  Thanksgiving events, & festivals to celebrate the harvest season and is the perfect time to take a fall color road trip to include a visit to a farmers' market,  a fall fair, a Thanksgiving getaway or a fall studio tour.  Thanksgiving in Canada was a First Nations Aboriginal Tradition that became an European tradition with Samuel de Champlain in l604 with the Order of Good Cheer.  The American Thanksgiving takes place in  November.

Monday October 8th, 2012

Fall Canadian Thanksgiving Packages in Ontario Canada

Canadian Thanksgiving Events, Festivals News

Halloween Long Weekend 2011

Canadian Halloween has a number of  weekend activities  taking place in Ontario Provinces North of Toronto; including Haunted House walks, Ghostly excursions and dress up Halloween Horror celebrations. Many of the Halloween parties have already started.... Get your favourite Halloween Horror Mask now and get ready for your long Halloween Ontario weekend October 29-October 31.  See Halloween Tips. Many destinations north of Toronto will be celebrating with Halloween Dress-up parties and events. See Ontario October Getaways for overnight accommodation packages.

Christmas New Years Long Weekends

Christmas Season Long Weekends include Christmas Weekend 
New Years Eve Weekend

Christmas Long weekend 2011

This year with Christmas falling on Saturday December 25 and Boxing day on a Sunday December 26, many will celebrating Christmas and a long weekend with Monday as the official Boxing Day holiday.  Some of the best value getaways take place after Christmas before New Year's Eve.  Engage in some pre Christmas activities including Santa Claus Parades, letter writing to Santa, or take in a Festival of Lights Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.  Many light festivals will continue into January and the New Year.

Christmas / New Years Eve Getaways

New Years Long Weekend 2012

Holiday weekends are best when they are long getaway weekends especially during the winter season.  Canadians work and live for their long weekends and combine them witha visit to a winter carnival or festival.  Canada has several statutory holidays in 2011 each year with most falling on a what has become known as Holiday Monday, thereby creating a long weekend. Additional holiday and vacation dates are often used as an excuse for a weekend getaway or long weekend holiday.

Valentines Day Canada Long Weekend Romance

Falling on a Tuesday February 14, Valentines could be a long weekend in 2012. Or turn the weekend into a week with a winter getaway vacation.  Getaway Valentines or romantic getaway packages can be found. See more than 30 romantic options Ontario's February For Lovers or check How to woo a Canadian on Valentines Day. 

Winter Spring Long Weekends

Long weekends for late winter and spring include Family Day | March Break | Easter Weekend | Mother's Day | Victoria Day Weekend. Memorial Day Weekend Although not all of the weekends are public holidays, we encourage travellers to make the best of special days over a long weekend. 

Family Day Long Weekend - February 18, 2013  Family Day

Family Day Quick Links in Canada Toronto Family Day, Ontario Family Day, Alberta Family Day, and Saskatchewan Family Day. The 3 day long weekend will start on Friday February 15th through until Monday February 18, 2013. Canada Heritage Day falls on February 18, and coincides with many February holidays. Some Canadian provinces have a special February Day, but do not acknowledge it as a public day off.  Find more information on Family Day 2013 activities, In Manitoba residents celebrate Louis Riel Day, and in Prince Edward Island, Islander Day is the public holiday. Many winter celebrations, winter carnivals and winterfests will be taking place during this winter holiday vacation long weekend. 

Canada March Break Long weekends

March Break has two long weekends in Ontario March 9-18, 2012.  Nova Scotia shares the same dates of Ontario. See Provincial March Break dates for Quebec ,the western provinces, and the  eastern provinces.

Many Canadian resort destinations celebrate with special March getaway packages for the school break season...see Ontario March Break Getaways.  March break activities and events are varied with the central and north east provinces celebrating Maple Syrup production with a Maple Syrup Festival.  

Canada Easter Long Weekend 2012

Canada's Easter and spring getaway package ideas vary across the country.  See Canada hotels to create your own package getaway or get the latest last-minute  Spring Getaway Specials packages and deals. A good time for a four day long weekend starting on a Thursday and ending on a Monday.  

Friday April 6th, 2012 Good Friday
Sunday April 8th, 2012 Easter Sunday
See April Events for more Easter ideas.

Mother's Day Weekend in Canada is Sunday May 13th, 2012

Make this weekend a special Canadian long weekend gift for Mom--a May Mother's Day getaway. consider a Mother's-Daughter spa getaway  present a special buffet brunch or dinner, or a travel getaway.  Celebrations of mothers and motherhood occur throughout the world; many of these can be traced back to ancient festivals.  See more on Mother's Day options in Quebec, Ontario North of GTA, Ontario Finest Inns, Vancouver

Mother's Day getaways for different budgets
Montreal Gazette‎  Flowers or gloves; lunch or brunch. Mother's Day would like to really spoil Mom,. Mother's Day is a challenge. If you would like to really spoil Mom, you can wrap up a mini-vacation that combines spa life, fine food and deluxe accommodations. Here are three suggestions, with different budgets, styles and locations. 
See complete Mother's Day Story

Anna Olson In Vancouver for Mother's Day
Scout Magazine (blog) - 
She is coming to Vancouver to join us for Mother's Day weekend and share her ... Each course will be paired with special Canadian wines, likeOntario's With Edible British Columbia’s expansion to Edible Canada last summer came the natural move to welcome guest chefs from across Canada to participate in our popular Market Dinner series. Unable to get to Vancouver, check out the Mother's Day possibilities at Best Mother's Day Gifts Ontario Travel or Mother's and Father's Day Gift Ideas for Savvy Sibling