Canadians live for their long weekends and the special statutory
holidays, most of which fall on a Monday. See dates, activities,
events, associated with the Canadian long weekends such as Canada
Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas
and New years, and Easter. See Holiday
Long Weekend Dates
FAMILY LIFE: Deerhurst
Drives Interest in Golf with "Kids Play Free" Plus
Three Fun Summer Learning Programs
Huntsville, ON, May 9, 2008 – Summer is almost
here. Concerned your kids will be spending another "I'm
bored," vacation slouched in front of the TV or their computer
screen?
Last
Minute Ontario Getaways for Victoria Day Weekend
North In Ontario………………………May
2008. Kick off the unofficial first long weekend of
the summer with Ontario
Travel May Getaways to one of the many Ontario Resort Destinations
celebrating Queen Victoria's Birthday. Day trips or weekend
road trips are available for the most budget conscious families,
to those who want to celebrate anniversaries or romantic getaways
with a little luxury and pampering.
Manitoba
has 2 of 25 top beaches
Winnipeg Free Press - Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
Well-known tourist spots such as Cavendish Beach in PEI and
Sandbanks
in Ontario made the list, but many of the locations came
from.
Ontario
boosts a bonanza of perfect sandy beaches
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada "Water makes up 20 per cent
of Ontario's area," says Ontario Tourism's Helen Lovekin.
"Eleven per cent of all the water in Canada. Finding the
perfect beach .. See
Beeches North of Toronto.
Wye
Marsh 2008 Spring Canoe Eco-Tours start Victoria Day Weekend.
Midland Ontario-Tay Township, Georgian Bay………………….May
2008. Wye
Marsh Canoe Eco-Tours start on the Victoria Day holiday
weekend with early bird and twilight trips into the 3000 acre
wetlands in the Wye Valley. Morning and twilight eco-tours start
on the Victoria Day weekend Saturday May 17 at a cost of $50
per person and last three hours. Groups of four or more can
arrange for special custom tours.
Finest
of the Fine – Top Marks and WOW Awards for Ontario’s
Finest Inns & Spas
Goderich, Ontario……………..April
2008. More than 35 members of Ontario’s Finest Inns &
Spas attended the Annual WOW Awards ceremony last week at the
Benmiller Inn in Goderich, Ontario. Awards of excellence were
presented by MPP Carol Mitchell and the Honourable Peter Fonseca,
Minister of Tourism.
KA…..BLOOM
WITH SPRING COLOURS Wildlife Viewing, Dining NORTH OF TORONTO
Ontario Travel to Resort Destinations for Spring Getaway
Weekends
North of Toronto, Ontario…………….Spring,
2008. Ontario's spring colours are blooming north of Toronto
with shades of greens, yellows, reds and all the colours of
the rainbow. A variety of more than 100 overnight spring getaway
packages are available at resorts, and various accommodation
properties which can be viewed at http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-spring.html
Twisted Pines Music
& Arts is offering a unique showcase of music-based
Movies with guest speakers and live band performances, 10 days
of Twisted Pines Music in Movies Inlcuding the Victoria Day
long weekend.
New
Georgian Bay 20 km. Paved Trail for Cyclists and Hikers Explores
Historic Huronia and Southern Georgian Bay
Tay Township, Ontario…………………April
4, 2008. Cyclists and hikers who are amateur or avid
history buffs may want to consider heading back in time to the
early 1600’s where they can re-discover the shores of
Historic Georgian Bay and the life in New France between 1639
and 1649.
Candlelight
will welcome guests
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Already in its third edition, it serves as a textbook in sustainable
tourism at American universities such as Cornell and has become
the industry benchmark. ...
March
Getaways on Southern Georgian Bay include Curling
championships, kids March break day camps, ice fishing, snowshoeing,
dog sledding, downhill skiing, Easter getaways and the famous
Sweetwater Festival
Maple
syrup: 'It's really good for you'
St. Catharines Standard - St. Catharines,Ontario,Canada
... benefits of a maple syrup diet can start their sweet regimen
- or simply satisfy their cravings guilt-free - now that the
sap harvest has officially ...
See Maple
Syrup Harvests, Festivals, Sugaring Off
Sweet
season ahead, say maple makers
Belleville Intelligencer, Canada -
Sap often starts running from mid to late February so members
of the Quinte Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association
at their annual meeting ...
More Information on Maple
Syrup Festivals in Ontario
Canada
Outdoor Adventure Travel Show
Ontario residents will get a first hand view of all of Canada's
great outdoor experiences at the Canada Outdoor Adventure and
Travel Show on the February 22-24 2008 in Toronto. All of the
exciting outdoor activities from kayaking to rock climbing along
with wolf howling in Ontario's famous Algonquin Park.
Wye Marsh Conservation Fair.
The Wye Marsh in conjunction with Ontario's Ministry of Energy
Community Conservation Initiative is hosting the Eco-Pioneers
Energy Conservation Fair on Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00
am to 4:00 pm. Receive free drinks, complimentary lunch,
free compact Florescent Light Bulb. See Wye
Marsh Conservation Fair
Summer Family Season Gets Closer
Delawana Inn Spa Resort and Conference Centre Prepares
for next Family Holiday Vacations on Victoria Day and Canada
Day on Beautiful Georgian Bay. Delawana
Getaways and Packages.
Canada's Heritage Day Signals Start to Week Long Heritage
Events in Ontario.
The week staring Monday February 18 is the time to celebrate
and remember our past, our rich history and many cultures. The
Monday February 18 a time to enjoy Ontario's first family day
along with Canada's Heritage Day. Railroad Buffs, story tellers,
foodies, boating enthusiasts, families wanting to educate their
kids in a fun environment will find intriguing elements during
Ontario's Heritage week activities. More information on Ontario's
Heritage Week
Ontario Maple Syrup Production-- Earlier Start
At a recent meeting of the Haliburton-Kawarthas Maple
Syrup Producers Association it was reported that changing weather
patterns have changed the production start up dates since 1960.
For example, the start up date was March 24 in l960, and in
2007 it was March 7. More on Maple
Syrup Festivals.
Family Day Getaways on Georgian Bay
Look up to Georgian Bay for winter carnivals family getaway
packages, winter long holiday
weekend February 18, 2008. More information on winter
weekend getaways.
Boosting
Tourism In The North
"The Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo is a great example
of how families can enjoy time together while attending Ontario's
festivals and events. ...
Georgian
Bay's Delawana Inn Spa and Conference Resort
is one of Ontario's largest water based resorts and supports
World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, 2008 by supporting the Wye
Marsh Wildlife Centre with a $5.00 donation per reservation............
Love
out of the City--North of Toronto
Romance outside of Toronto with a trip to one of the many romantic
inns, cottages or resorts is the perfect Valentine's month...or
Valentine Day for top 10 romantic tips.
Having fun while
learning about the North and Canada's Northern Traditions
Paying tribute to Québec City's 400th Anniversary; Skating
on a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and 30 Years of Winterlude
– worth celebrating!
The
Art of Snowshoeing in Canada’s Snowshoe Capital!!
Haliburton Highlands January, 2008. The headline
in the Haliburton Highlands Winter Guide on Snow Shoeing reads
“No Snow too Deep”, and that is certainly true for
this winter season—as the snow in Haliburton has surpassed
last years total fall.
Discover Southern Ontario
winter carnvials and winter festivals in and around
Toronto and Southern Ontario this winter, or venture north of
Toronto and experience winter fun at one of the northern
winter carnivals in one of the many towns and cities.
Luminato Festival
unveils 2008 program
Toronto's second annual Festival of Arts and Creativity will
once again blanket the city with 10 days of world and Canadian
premières, special celebrations, artist residenciese
events
Delawana
Inn spa and conference resort Canada's Award Winning Family
summer resort Resort presents "Early Bird
Summer 2008 Savings"
Stay
Active And Get In Shape In The New Year
Ontario Residents Encouraged Get Active During Winter
Months TORONTO, Dec. 18 /CNW/ - Active living is a
key ingredient for good health during these winter months and
throughout the new year, says Health Promotion Minister Margarett
Best.
Ontario Winter Travel One Stop for Winter Fun North of Toronto.
Everyone can become a winterized Canadian in 2008 with the most
complete links to outdoor winter accommodation, activities events,
and attractions.......
Winter
Snowshoe Eco Tours
Ontario Travel to Snowshoe Eco
Tours in the heart of Southern Georigan Bay at the Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre
Take
A Trip To Toronto
Canada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada "We just pretend we're
in a completely different city," fashion designer
Zanesha Gowrali says of her and her husband's hometown getaways.
...
CANADA:
Summer in Ontario
Liverpool Daily Post -Liverpool,UK
GEMMA QUADE was a guest of Ontario Tourism and flew with Zoom
Airlines, which offers one-way flights to Toronto from £129
(incl taxes), with £99 supplement
Niagara
Falls Winter Festival of Lights to Celebrate its 25th Anniversary
Starting Nov. 3, 2007
Canada's Foremost Illumination Festival Sets Niagara Falls,
Ontario Aglow with Three Million Sparkling Lights from November
3, 2007-January 7, 2008.
Ontario
Gets New Family Holiday Long Weekend
Ontario Joins the Family Day Holiday Ranks with Saskatchewan,
Alberta and British Columbia in recognizing the third
Monday in February as a new public holiday "Family Day",
thereby creating winter long holiday weekend for Ontario residents.
The Royal
Winter Fair presents the best value day event package
in Toronto
with education, fun and entertainment for the family.
The
Great White North shows its nature
An Americans View of Ontario's Temagami region.
Lake Temagami is 300 miles north of Toronto. The name means
"deep water" to about 200 North Americans who live
on Bear Island. On the map, the lake's 10- to ...
White
Oaks Conference Resort & Spa Awarded Audubon Green Leaf
...
Drinks Media Wire (Communiqués de presse) - Bordeaux,France
... or seeking Niagara spa getaways. In addition to White Oaks's
Four Leaf environmental rating, the Niagara resort is also Ontario's
first five-star, ...
Travel
Ontario For The Perfect Maple Leaf and Win Your Own Canadian
Sugar Maple Tree
Where are the perfect Fall Maple Leaf Colors? Ontario Travel
North of Toronto and Maple Leaves Forever have launched a fall
contest seeking the perfect maple leaves photograph. Participants
need to submit their favorite photo depicting the best maple
leaves (or leaf) to win one of 10 maple trees.
The
valley of grape expectations
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Now three other big names are helping focus attention on a delightful
weekend getaway spot that's been largely overlooked in the rush
down the QEW to ...
Movie
Lust, Toronto-Style
TIME - USA
... morning of a pre-Christmas sale, a horde of North American
film lovers have avidly awaited the opening of the 31st Toronto
International Film Festival. ...
Staybridge
Suites Opens In London Ontario
Hotel Interactive, Inc. - Smithtown,NY,USA
While this is the first Staybridge Suites hotel for London,
the brand is represented in three other locations throughout
Ontario with three additional ...
Toronto
Chosen To Host 2009 IGLTA Annual Convention
By info@247gay.com
The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA)
has chosen Toronto, Ontario, Canada to host its 2009 Annual
Convention. This news comes on the heels of Tourism Toronto's
recent announcement of a series of progressive new ...
Lights,
Camera... Alsop!
Architectural Record - USA
Alsop says that, according to Toronto's mayor, the Sharp Centre
has increased tourism to the city by 2.3 percent. "Though
I don't know how they calculate ...
Tourism Toronto steps
up its media relations program
Tourism Toronto today announced a significant expansion of its
media relations program to raise Toronto's profile as a top
destination in North America.
WYE
MARSH LEADS ONTARIO IN ENVIRONMENTAL TOURISM
Tay Township, Midland Ontario………August , 2007.
Ontario’s Wye Marsh is leading the way in developing
interactive environmental activities appealing to the increased
tourist demand for ecological friendly experiences. “Behind
The Scenes” programs range from a behind the scenes look
at the Trumpeter Swans, Birds of Prey to a canoe eco-tour deep
into the Wye Valley wetlands.
Buddy
– The Buddy Holly Story at King's Wharf Theatre
in Penetanguishene will take you on an unforgettable journey
through Holly's triumphs and tragedies, starting August 8-Sept
1 2007.
North Channel on Georgian Bay to participate in Ontario Travel
pilot project "Boating Ontario Thank-you" more
on Ontario boating
Ontario-The
Blue Province-250,000 Lakes for Swimming and Cooling Off
August 2007. As North America's summer heats up Ontario residents
and visitors are blessed with a ready supply of cool fresh water.
The great summer pastime of swimming and cooling off at an Ontario
beach http://www.400eleven.com/ontario-beaches.html
is usually only a short drive or walk away.
Ontario beaches
in Kincardine, South Bruce Peninsula, Toronto, and Wasaga Beach
will be flying the prestigious Blue Flage Certification in 2007-08
Beaches International
Jazz Festival July20-29.
One of Toronto's most successful events of the summer, attracting
both Canadian and American tourists to the city. Beaches, Beach
performers, Beach Bands, Jazz continues to be the largest free
festival in Canada and the leading festival for promoting Canadian
musical talent.
Ontario
Travel-Making Summer More Affordable
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Jun 2007Ontario's
Fun Pass gets kids in free to 15 exciting provincial summer
attractions across the province, starting on Canada Day.
Good
News For Travel and Tourism Industry Canadians will Vacation
in Canada
The most popular destination province is Quebec, with 12 per
cent of Canadians with travel plans saying they will travel
there this summer. Ontario ranked ... Canadians Staying Close
to Home for Summer Vacations, According to ..
Aykroyd
uncorks auction
St. Catharines Standard - St. Catharines,Ontario,Canada
The afternoon garden party and auction will showcase premium
Vintners Quality Alliance wines, as well as European getaways
and celebrity experiences. ...
Toronto's
Pride Week-An Unstoppable force
Toronto Sun - Canada
Pride Week also has an impact on summer tourism for the city.
Andrew Weir, a spokesman for Tourism Toronto, said Pride represents
the city in ways that ...
Aboriginal
Festival
Midland's Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will celebrate the heritage
of Aboriginal people with the upcoming Aboriginal Festival on
Saturday and Sunday June 16-17 , and National Aboriginal Day
on Thursday June 21.
Canadians are
encouraged to get out and travel during Canada's National Tourism
Week,
celebrating Canada's travel destinations, events, activities,
accommodation, attractions and more.
Toronto Transit Commission
TTC offers Family Day Pass Victoria Day Weekend
Toronto's Distillery
Historic District hosts the second annual "Art of Jazz
Celebration" is being held from May 30th through
June 3rd at various venues. This year's Celebration is being
presented as part of the cutting-edge multi-disciplinary, world-class
arts festival "LuminaTO",
Toronto City Hall
and Nathan Phillips Square to lead North America ...
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse) - Canada
Mayor David Miller has stated that Toronto will be the leading
environmental city in North America. City Hall and Nathan Phillips
Square will showcase this ...
Ontario's
distinctive getaways offer indulgent wine, culinary ...
Enter Ontario's Distinctive Getaways, a program offering over
95 ready-to-go getaway packages that feature wine and culinary
adventures, theatrical forays ...
Go
north for summer fun
MSNBC - USA
Summer is always a good time to visit Toronto, Canada's bustling
and cosmopolitan city on the north shore of Lake Ontario, and
this year it's the scene of ...
New
theatre company brings blockbuster musicals to Toronto
CBC North - Canada
... at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres in Toronto, except
My Fair Lady, which will be presented at the Toronto Centre
for the Arts in North York. ...
Book Romantic Toronto
Getaways on line
Doors Open Ontario
2007 Season Begins
TORONTO, April 5 - The sixth season of Doors Open Ontario begins
on April 28 in Guelph, with events continuing through October.
During 44 events this year, communities across the province
will open the doors to their heritage buildings, architectural
showpieces and sites of local significance - all free of charge.
Earth Day Sunday April 22, 2007
Many Communities are celebrating Earth Day 2007, and many have
week long events
as Earth Week. See what communities are doing Earth
Day Events Ontario.
Exec
brings Tulip Festival gets back to its roots
Ottawa Business Journal, Canada - 9 Apr 2007
I have found speaking to the ambassadors in Ottawa that the
Tulip Festival is well-known internationally. This is one of
the (city's) defining events," Mr. ...
13th
Annual Holstein Maplefest
April 7 & 8, 2007 Presented by the Egremont Optimist Club
An outdoor pancake breakfast in April? You bet! It’s the
13th annual Holstein Maplefest, held in a real sugar bush. With
many great things to see and do such as woodcarving, rail splitting,
a cow milking demo, blacksmithing, and plenty of other great
activities, you’ll enjoy your time in the sugar bush.
No
joke: Just For Laughs hits TO
Globe and Mail - Toronto,Ontario,Canada Ontario Tourism Minister
Jim Bradley, Toronto Mayor David Miller and Just
For Laughs president and founder Gilbert Rozon made the announcement
Wednesday. ...
Toronto
to host Red Bull Music Academy 2007
... where aspiring music ... Toronto is this year's location
for reasons audible and ideological. As one of the biggest and
most cosmopolitan cities of North America, Toronto was ...
Tourism
body gets new boss Toronto Sun - Canada
Some of the attractions this summer are the redone Royal Ontario
Museum, the SteelBack Grand Prix auto race and the Caribana
festival.
London
flying tours offered London Free Press - London,Ontario,Canada
It really expands on what there is to do in London," added
Mike Harris, communications manager for Tourism London. The
business targets four areas: a ...
March Break Activities in Ontario
Break Out Family Fun In Ontario
Travel During March Break March Break Events throughout
Ontario offer family fun
Adventure
Cycling's Innovative Underground Railroad Bicycle Route ...
PPOLNews
... Niagara Falls, and its end-point in Owen Sound, Ontario
on Lake Huron's Georgian Bay, the final destination for many
freedom seekers. ...
A
slice of beach life on Lake Ontario Montreal Gazette (subscription)
- Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Ontario's Sandbanks Provincial Park, located in Prince Edward
County, has been a popular vacation spot for Ontarians for years.
But as word of mouth spilled ...
Indigo
opens first Canadian hotel in Ottawa Ottawa Business Journal
- Ottawa,Ontario,Canada
Ottawa hotel and tourism industry members gathered at 123 Metcalfe
St. yesterday to celebrate the opening of the new 106-room boutique
hotel, Hotel Indigo. ...
Caribana
has new look, new feel Toronto Star - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
In addition, Tourism Toronto is taking a stronger role in its
commitment to Caribana. In past years, the industry association
used Caribana to sell its
World’s
Biggest Snow Globe Arrives in Barrie to Showcase Winter Fun
North in Ontario
Barrie Ontario Canada. Standing over two stories tall
and 20 feet in diameter, the world’s biggest snow globe
was unveiled in Barrie on Friday January 19 by the Ontario Tourism
Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) as part of its
winter promotion throughout the province of Ontario A stage
for all that Ontario has to offer this winter, inside the snow
globe a buzz of activity is showcased, highlighting some of
the unique and exciting winter activities to be enjoyed. From
ice-skating to ice wine, ski hills, snowshoeing, spa retreats
to exciting outdoor fun, Ontario offers it all this winter.
How
to become a “Winterized Canadian” Part 1!!!
North of Toronto, Ontario…January 19 2007…With the good
snowfalls this past week, winter is shaping up to offer fun
family adventures and getaways in the many resort destinations
north of Toronto. A variety of family fun including, building
an igloo, a winter eco tour with snowshoes, sleigh rides, or
an Ontario resort winter getaway packages
SNOW
ARRIVES IN Ontario’s Southern Georgian Bay Resort Destination
IN TIME FOR NATIONAL SKI WEEK.
Georgian Bay-Lake Huron, Ontario – January 2007–
The Midland - Penetanguishene - Lafontaine area offers great
winter getaways for the family. There are cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, snowmobiling and downhill ski packages available
for families and couples looking for a winter getaways experience.
Buffalo
News - Winter fun on Ontario's Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe
Winter fun on Ontario's Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe Ontario's
Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe are popular for their summer cottages
and beaches.
“Lots
of Love” North of Toronto, Ontario Checklist
for romantic getaways
North of Toronto, Barrie Ontario,……………. January 2007.
Accommodation operators are ramping up their romantic getaway
packages for those special winter weekends away and in anticipation
of Valentine’s Day in February. More than 35 romantic getaways
are available at http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-romantic.html
from Hockley Valley to Sudbury, and the many resort destinations
in between such as Muskoka, Haliburton and the Kawarthas
