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.

Ontario Travel Savings During Free Kids Fishing Weekend and Free Kids Golf Week
Ontario residents have a good reason to take the kids fishing or golfing with exceptional programs from the National Golf Course Owners Association, and the Catch Fishing organizations. More on FREE Family Fishing Weekend, and Kids golf FREE

Ontario's Near North: Celebrate Canada Day in North Bay, West Nipising, Sturgeon Falls, Temagami, Magnetawan, Burks's Falls.

Government of Canada Announces Free Admission on Canada Day to Parks Canada Sites
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 29, 2009) - Celebrate Canada Day by visiting Canada's natural and cultural treasures. The Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and Regional Minister responsible for the Greater Toronto Area and for Central Ontario, today announced that Parks Canada is offering free admission to all national parks, Parks Canada-administered national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.

Niagara good to GO
Niagara Falls Review - Niagara Falls,Ontario,Canada Niagara's tourism operators have long hoped for GO Transit service, but it's also something people in Toronto have wanted. Arthur Leguia, a GO ambassador, ...

Rockin' on the Madawaska
Ottawa Citizen - Ontario, Canada
Combermere may be the best-kept secret in Ontario tourism. Despite its tiny, year-round population of 600 (which triples during cottage season), Combermere is near Barry's Bay, in the Algonquin Ottawa Valley area ...

Ottawa Jazz Festival ..............is extended for one day FREE of charge to public with two new marquee artists and daily jazz workshops. The Ottawa Jazz Festival is held June 25-July 5 in the Ottawa area, over Canada Day weekend.

Cross-Canada camping
Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada Features: Made famous by artist Tom Thomson, whose many paintings reflected the beauty of Algonquin Park. There are three different ways to explore .. More info on Algonquin Park Area

GULLFEST 2009
Ottawa, Ontario - GULLFEST, July 4-5 at the Gull River, Minden, Ontario, will host the first whitewater race event weekend of an exciting, new summer race series. Over 80 athletes from across Canada, United States and Europe will be competing. The series mission will combine all whitewater disciplines with a focus on slalom and paddling diversity to determine an over-all Male/Female Point winners will culminate in the first ever U23 (Under 23) Championship. The series events will feature slalom, downriver sprint, boatercross and freestyle in which points will be awarded to each athlete for their finishing position.

Toronto Train to Niagara Falls
The popular summer train will take visitors to Niagara falls. Cyclists will also be able to take the Via Rail train to Niagara.

Kids Golf Free Week
Developed by the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada to encourage families and juniors to take up the game of golf, this cross-Canada campaign is designed to illustrate how easy it is to improve both your score and your relationship with your children by bringing them out to the golf course. See Participating Central Ontario Golf Courses, Eastern Golf Ontario Courses, Kids under the age of sixteen who are accompanied by a paying adult during the Take A Kid to the Course Week program taking place July 6 -12, 2009.

National Canoe Day Is June 26th - Come Join The Party
The canoe was named a wonder of Canada in the spring of 2007. To celebrate the occasion the past two years, The Canadian Canoe Museum hosted a party and continue to do so in 2009. Canoe events in a community near you can be found at the National Canoe Day Website.

Awards given for best in local tourism
Orangeville Citizen - Orangeville,Canada Accommodation of the Year - The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton. Recognized by Ontario's Finest Inns, the Millcroft proudly promotes the surrounding region at ...Book Accommodation at the Millcroft Inn & Spa

Delta Hotels and Resorts holds "bed-in" on downtown Toronto street in support of Habitat for Humanity
Delta employees' 21-hour sleepover to call attention to the need for affordable housing
TORONTO, June 25 /CNW/ - Starting at 9 p.m. on Monday, June 29, Hank Stackhouse, President and CEO of Delta Hotels and Resorts, and Stewart Hardacre, President and COO, Habitat for Humanity Canada will spend the night with two Delta employees - Brianna LePiane of Vancouver and Emily Rayburn of Guelph - in a Plexiglas "house" at the corner of King Street and University Avenue to raise awareness of the need for affordable and safe housing. LePiane and Rayburn will continue the bed-in for a full 21 hours in the Plexiglas "house".

Toques and Beavers--a Canadian first just in time for Canada Day.
Introducing Canada's First Online Trivia Game in Support of ...
Anyone can play this game that tests players' knowledge of Canada. Topics
include tourism, politics, landmarks, history, current events, geography,

Dead Sea Scrolls get royal treatment
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada Now, an exibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls --- containing religious writing from 2000 years ago -- has come to the Royal Ontario Museum. Video by Randy Risling. ...

Canada Day Fireworks in Cottage Country
Check out the list provided by Cottage Country magazine for exact dates and times for Canada Day Fireworks Displays

Blue Mountains makes bid for Blue Flag designation for Northwinds
Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Locally, only Wasaga Beach has received full accreditation. Jeff Fletcher, the manager of solid waste and environmental initiatives for the town, ... See Wasaga Beach Information

Blue Flag Beaches & Marina Update 2009
Additional Blue Flags will be flying at Ontario Beaches this year, thereby defining the Ontario and Manitoba beaches as some of the cleanest beaches in the world.

The Ontario Science Centre to host BODY WORLDS & The Story of the ...
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada This exhibition has been financially assisted by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, and through the Ontario Cultural Attractions ...

Briars Resort Special Red Barn Package Join the Briars for the Red Barn Diamond Season (Canada's Oldest Operating Professional Summer Theatre) opening show with Fionna Reid. Fire sale prices $15.00 for theatre tickets or Stay overnight with a special Theatre Package starting at $89. per person. For additional information on the Briars Resort special overnight rate contact Briars reservations at 1-800-465-2376 or email info@briars.ca

Powwow, art shows set for Whetung Centre
Peterborough Examiner - Peterborough,Ontario,Canada
For $16.95 these special Ontario dinners include soup or salad, main course, dessert and tea or coffee. Participating restaurants are The Cody Inn, ...

National Aboriginal Day 2009
Canada's Summer officially starts on the weekend of the Summer Solstice. June 21 2009 is also known as National Aboriginal Day in Canada and celebrates the the cultures of Indians, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. Events and festivals are taking place across Canada. Although the official date is the 21, many events are staring or taking place on Saturday June 20.

National Aboriginal Day First Nations Heritage at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Midland’s Sainte-Marie among theHurons will celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2009

National Aboriginal Day (June 21) is a time for all Canadians to celebrate the cultures and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Canada chose June 21 because of the cultural significance of the summer solstice and because many Aboriginal groups mark this day as a time to celebrate their heritage. In recognition of National Aboriginal Day, Sainte-Marie will offer First Nations singing and dancing featuring the Misty Creek Singers and Dancers, as well as a return engagement from John Somosi. A host of First Nations displays and demonstrations will be on the historic site, including kid’s heritage crafts, waterway and lacrosse demonstrations, Native crafters, and more. Restaurant Sainte-Marie will offer a special themed menu, providing delicious original recipes including “Three Sisters Soup” made from corn, beans, and squash on National Aboriginal Day, please contact (705) 526-7838. Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Pelee Wings Nature Store
Windsor Star - Windsor,Ontario,Canada
A rental program allows you to bring a kayak to any of the 250000 lakes here in Ontario or to your own cottage for a week or a weekend of fun. Book Windsor area hotels on line...

Telling the story of food and farming
By Lilian
The Holland Marsh area north of Toronto was the setting for a farm tour with Toronto area food writers in early June. A group of about 30 food media and home economists – involved in everything from writing articles to recipe testing to ...

Ontario's Hottest New Wine Country Experience!
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
For further information: Media contact: Magdalena Kaiser-Smit, Director of Public Relations - Marketing & Tourism, Wine Council of Ontario, (905) 684-8070 ...

THE INNOVATORS
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
The booklet is a guide to Ontario's home-grown bounty and agri-tourism stops. It includes farmers' markets, pick-your-own farms, even B&Bs on working farms, ...

AGO & Gladstone Hotel's Art Hop Weekend Escape
Toronto Life - Toronto,Ontario,
Canada Experience the new Frank Gehry-designed Art Gallery of Ontario exploring the ... family deals, sumptuous spa packages and more with Toronto Life's City ...Book Toronto Hotels On-line.

An average day's work is a tour de force
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Toronto's Casey Beecroft, who now lives in Norwood, near Peterborough, has
begun her second season as a tour guide with Toronto Hippo Tours. ..Book Toronto Hotels On-line.

Niagara wine country goes green
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Frog Pond Farm is Ontario's only certified organic winery. It's the kind of
place that serves wine tastings inside a country house. .Book Niagara Area Hotels-online.

Gay Pride Week Gets Federal Funding
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 15, 2009) - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), today announced the Government of Canada's investment of close to $400 000 to support Toronto's Pride Week. Toronto Hotels On-line. Complete Canadian Tourism story information

Nancy War of 1812 Wasaga Beach
Canadian explorers in space and time Canoe.ca - While Georgian Bay is mostly known for its beach life, it is also a rossroads for ... In the Nottawasaga River is the remains of the Nancy, sunk during the War of 1812. ...See more information on Wasaga Beach. Midland, Georgian Bay

Lieutenant-governor to speak at luncheon
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
David C. Onley entered the world 59 years ago in the town of Midland. Next month, as lieutenant-governor of Ontario, he'll pay his birthplace another visit. ...

Remarkably pretty town
Canoe.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Three blocks later and you're at the junction of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. ... Here are the packages: - Queen for a Day, at Queen's Landing, ...
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Pembroke hosting Silver Stick international meeting
Pembroke Daily Observer - Ontario, Canada
With that in mind, the organizers know they won't be able to compete with those cities, but will do their best to give visitors a slice of Ottawa Valley ...
Reserve Pembroke Hotel Rooms on Line
More Valley Destinations-See Barry's Bay

Summer Travel '09: Ontario
Macleans.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Organizers even run a contest for northern Ontario performers in the spring in which the top two finishers win paid gigs at the show. ... See more information on Travel North of Toronto

Aboriginal Weekend in Historic Huronia
Discover the interactive history in Historic Huronia this weekend with First Nations festival at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and the Huronia Museum art show with Metis artist Tim Mohan

Minden Ontario Celebrates Doors Open
On June 20, Minden, In celebration of the 150 Anniversary, the doors are open. On June 20, 2009, visitors will get a behind the scenes look at some of Minden's finest heritage homes and local businesses. Please call Lesley at 705-286-4450. See detailed info on Doors Open Minden . Reserve Minden/Haliburton Accommodation

Canada Trail to Open In Callandar Ontario
Grand opening of a new section of the Trans Canada Trail through Callander Ontario, in conjunction with the opening of a section of the Trans Panama Trail through Panama See Callander Event Information

Waterskis and Range Rovers: It's so Muskoka - The Globe and Mail
10 Jun 2009 ... Please check your email for a message from the Globe and Mail online .... is part of Red Leaves, a full-service resort and condo community.

Understanding Places to Grow
Barrie Advance - Barrie,ON,Canada
Introduced in the provincial legislature as the proposed Barrie-Innisfil ... the recreational industry that includes ski hills, marinas and golf courses. ...

All aboard! New fleet for Agawa Canyon Tour Train unveiled Tuesday
Sault Star - Sault Ste-Marie,Ontario,Canada
... executive director of Tourism Sault Ste. Marie. Canadian National Railway, which acquired the ACR in 2001, and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. Book Sault Ste-Marie Hotels on-line

Barrie Ontario- Summer Getaway North in Ontario
Barrie Ontario.........Summer 2009. Barrie is a must stop on your way north in Ontario. Waterfront festivals, Beaches, Canada Day Celebrations, family fishing fun, walking, hiking and bike trails around the edge of Kempenfelt Bay on Lakes Simcoe. A a great stopping point for your "staycation" close to Toronto with beautiful Downtown area, shopping malls, and theatres

Canadian Photo Contest
Canadian Photographers both amateur and professional will want to send their photos of their secret and sacred places to the CTC (Canadian Tourism Commission) and share their best Canadian experiences with the new contest called "Locals Know'......the best locations to dine, tourist spots, lakeside retreats, resort destinations, country inn romantic haunts, favorite hotels, u-picks, attractions, festivals, events and skinny dipping locations or just old fashioned family fun..

Huronia Celebrates This Weekend--Doors Open Ontario
Historic Huronia …………… June, 2009. One of Ontario’s best tourist value experiences brings living history to Historic Huronia and the shores of Georgian Bay on the weekend of June 6,7. Free admission to several local attractions, free walking tours, and admission to many normally closed to the public historic locations will be have their “Doors Open”. Celebrate Tourism week in Historic Huronia. See Doors Open Historic Huronia. More Doors Open Ontario Information

Canada celebrates Tourism Week in Ontario Newfoundland and Saskatchewan. For Tourism Week activities in the Canadian Provinces and cities see Tourism Week 2009 Canada.

Ontario Travel SAVINGS- Celebrate Tourism Week June 1-7.
June 1, 2009…………
North of Toronto.     More than 30 members of Ontario Travel North of Toronto (400ELEVEN.COM)  have created travel specials, travel deals, summer vacation discounts and free gift certificates to celebrate Tourism Week in Canada June 1-7, 2009.  Heading into Canada’s Tourism week there is an air of optimism being echoed about the upcoming tourist season north of Toronto.

Mayors want Great Lakes beaches promoted
CTV.ca - ‎May 5, 2009‎
"With the current economy in a downturn, (so-called) staycations will be more appealing, meaning that families may vacation closer to home," the report ... See Ontario Beaches north of Toronto

Science North attractions grow with digital planetarium
NorthernLife.ca - Sudbury,ON,Canada
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is providing $594000 in funding. ... Science North has sustained itself as a viable tourism destination by ...

Trans-Canada getting wider
The Chronicle Journal - Thunder Bay,Ontario,Canada
... noting that “Northwest Ontario has a tremendous future as a corridor for increased travel and trade between eastern and western Canada . ...

2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI
Autonet - Québec,Canada
... Ontario's cottage country was chosen to showcase the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg ... power sunroof, roof cross rails and 10 speaker sound system with CD. ...

GO trains are coming
Niagara Falls Review - Niagara Falls,Ontario,Canada
... connecting Niagara Falls with 12 million tourists and Toronto, Canada's biggest city, will add a "new dimension" to tourism in Ontario, the mayor said....

Inject Art Into Your Summer, Free and Cheap
Hospitality 1st (press release) - Cape Coral,FL,USA
Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets or purchase tickets in conjunction with hotel packages available at Tourism Toronto at ...

Canoe and Kayak Eco Tours Make a Splash starting Victoria Day Weekend.
Midland, Ontario Tay Township……………May 2009. The weekend of May 15-17 is the beginning of the Wye Marsh summer season with new and exciting outdoor adventures for the entire family.

Last Minute Ontario Getaways for Victoria Day Weekend
North of Toronto………………………May 2009. Kick off the unofficial first long weekend of the summer with a trip north of Toronto to one of the many Ontario resort destinations celebrating Queen Victoria’s Birthday. Day trips or spring weekend road trips are available for the most budget conscious to those who want to celebrate anniversaries or romantic getaways with a little luxury and pampering.

Continuous Improvement Awards
Set Standards of Excellence in Ontario Hospitality
Toronto, Ontario…………….. 2009. More than 40 members of Ontario’s Finest Inns & Spas (OFIS) vie each year for the annual WOW awards. The ceremony last month at the Old Mill Inn & Spa in Toronto saw awards of excellence presented to many of the inns and spas. The “WOW” awards are a result of a secret shopper visit, where approximately 500 criteria are applied during the detailed evaluation.

Delawana Inn Victoria Day Weekend
“Open the Shutters” A 112 Year
Long Weekend Tradition Returns in 2009 
Honey Harbour, Muskoka Georgian Bay Ontario.…… The Victoria Day long weekend (May 15-18, 2009) offers guests a special rate with a 30% discount and includes two children under 15 staying free when sharing room with parents.

May is For Mother's at the
Inn at Christie's Mill
Port Severn Ontario Spring 2009..............Mother’s Day is just around the corner...however, the Inn at Christie's Mill is celebrating the Month of May for Mom’s with the special getaway package. Getaways for two or for moms and daughters start at from $199 per couple, per night.

A Wealth of Summer Activities
Await Visitors to the Haliburton Highlands
"Ontario's Haliburton Highlands resort area with its many lakes, wilderness areas, attractions and local events is the perfect Ontario summer resort destination for outdoor enthusiasts, lovers of arts and for families who just want to have fun. "

Provincial Budget to
Support Ontario Resorts
The recent 2009 Ontario Provincial Budget contains measures that support Ontario's tourism sector and Ontario resorts. This is good news for Haliburton and Muskoka resort regions where tourism is a major employer and vital to the local economy

Cottage Country 2009 News
Ontario's cottage country is featured in two predominate areas, one dealing with Globe and Mail Private Cottages for sale , and the other with a Sarah Richardson cottage design focus for cottage owners. With spring arriving the intrinsic values of cottage life indicate the importance and value of the cottage country experience to most Ontario residents. Individuals thinking about buying the cottage can sample cottage country by renting in any of the cottage venue choices available --- types of cottage rentals in Ontario.

International Visitors Experience Warm Welcome to Canada

Ottawa, 2009: A unique venture was launched at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport today that will provide international visitors with a sneak peak at some great Canadian travel experiences. The Welcome to Canada initiative, created in anticipation of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, features striking visual images in the international arrivals area that show travellers just how extraordinary those regional experiences can be. See complete story and video link on Canadian Tourism Commission website

Sudbury Will Sparkle
Diamond cutting, polishing facility to open in Sudbury
Creamer Media's Mining Weekly - ?Apr 7, 2009?TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Ontario's first diamond cutting and polishing facility, which will process rough stones produced at De Beers Canada's Victor ... ED. Note: this could become a major tourist draw for the Sudbury area and attract both dometic and interntaional tourist Traffic.

New Georgian Bay cruise added to summer line-up--early bird savings
Honey Harbour, Ontario, Canada………….January 20, 2009. Visitors staying at the historic Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort this summer will be treated to two Georgian Bay cruise options. The Miss Midland, a-300 passenger vessel, will now take guests out for a 1 ½ hour sunset cruise on Mondays as well as Fridays.

New Port Severn Innkeeper Appointed
Award Winning Innkeeper Wolfgang Stichnothe Moves to The Inn at Christie's Mill in Port Servern Ontario. The Inn is a member of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas....

The Briars Resort & Spa "New Beginnings"
This intimate weekend of self-discovery returns January 23-25 to help you start the year off right, taking your body and soul on another relaxing journey towards greater self-awareness and peace.

The Ice fishing season has started on Lake Simcoe's Kempenfelt Bay near Barrie. Ice fishing is a popular winter outdoors family activity on Lake Simcoe. A quick check about ice fishing hut registration and rules can be found at Ice Fishing-Regulations from The Ministry of Natural Resources. See Lake Simcoe area accommodation. See more ice-fishing getaway package locations in Ontario. Caution is encouraged early in the season to avoid un-safe ice. See Winter Safety.

Ontario, Canada is considered to many to be the gateway for travel to visitors arriving in Canada. Hotel, resort, motel rates and online reservation bookings are available here for visitors to most towns cities and tourist, resort destinations in the Province of Ontario. A selection of hotels from budget to luxury offer a variety of rates, deals, packages, and sometimes what is considered to be cheap hotel getaways depending on the season and the time of the hotel booking.