Monday, January 30, 2012

Featured Winter Carnivals and February Festivals & Events February 3-5, 2012

Winter Carnivals

Barrie's Winterfest & Festival of Ice
Downtown Barrie
February 4-5, 2012
Heritage Park and Barrie Waterfront. Named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario this is a truly Canadian winter adventure for the whole family - the best way to beat the February blues(also Blues Festival)! ......dog sled rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, midway, lumberjack shows, skating, polar bear swim, pancake breakfast, crafts, story time, ice slides. Kids will enjoy exploring the ice maze.... snow sculpture with slides carved right into the snow of ice. 
stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Barrie, ON, Barrie hotels on-line

Ground Hog Day and Wiarton Willie Festival
Wiarton
February 1-5, 2012
Winter fun for both kids and adults including,Wiarton Willie's Queen of the Festival Pageant A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Checkerboard, and Wiarton Willie's Prediction Ceremonies for the arrival of Ontario Spring.
Wiarton Willie Festival web Site Click Here
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels   Walter Falls, ON, Owen Sound Hotels on-line
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Winterlude
Ottawa
February 3-20, 2012
Come to Winterlude, where three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity await the whole family! From glittering ice carvings and majestic snow sculptures to the world’s largest skating rink, a gigantic snow playground and explosive shows under the winter sky, Winterlude is a great way to celebrate and enjoy the winter season.
Winterlude website info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Ottawa, ON,  Ottawa hotels on-line
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Sunnidale Winterama
New Lowell –Clearview Township
February 2-5, 2012
Spaghetti dinner, parade, pancake breakfast, snowmobile poker run and lots of activities for the family
Sunnidale Winterama info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels   Collingwood, ON,  Collingwood Hotels on-line
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Midland’s Annual Outdoor Winterfest
February  3-5, 2012 
This popular annual festival will be the biggest outdoor event to date with special activities of interest for the entire family
Midland Winterfest info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Midland, ON    Midland Hotels on-line

Port Carling Winterfest
Port Carling
February 3-5, 2012
Port Carling Winterfest 2012– The festival begins Friday evening with fireworks, hot dogs and chocolate and a MUCH MUSIC Video Dance. Saturday is a full day of events for the whole family, including log sawing, a dog show, kid's games, face painting, horse and wagon rides, children's entertainers Jam Sandwich, a roast beef dinner and a rock and roll dance with Muskoka Roads!   Sunday's events include a pancake breakfast, polar bear dip and the snow snake competition.
Port Carling winterfest info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Port Carling, ON     Port Carling Hotels On-line

Bon Soo Winter Carnival
Sault Ste. Marie
February 3-12, 2012
Come to Saul Ste. Marie, Canada and celebrate years of Winter Magic. Family Traditions continue for ten days, while residents and visitors alike will GET OUT and GET ACTIVE, BON SOO!
Bon Soo winter carnival info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Sault  Ste. Marie, ON       Sault Ste. Marie Hotels on-line

 Carnaval de La Ronde
Timmins
February 23-25, 2012
Come enjoy the area's premier winter carnaval. Fun for the whole family
Carnaval de La Ronde info
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels  Timmins, On    Timmins hotels on-line


February Festivals & Events

Sir Sam's Ski & Bike
Haliburton
February 4,  2012
Apres Ski & Dance  
Carl Dixon Band, Food and a Great Night of Dancing
Purchase your tickets now for the best Apres Ski Party of the winter.
Sir Sam's Ski & Bike Apres Ski info
stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  Haliburton, ON 
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Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
Collingwood, Blue Mountains
February 4, 2012

2012 NordicFestJoin us for our annual celebration of cross country skiing and snowshoeing!
Cost is $12 and 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.
NordicFest Info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Collingwood-Blue Mountain ON
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Skating, Snowshoeing + Horse & Wagon Rides in the Village
Blue Mountain Village
Blue Mountains
January 1 - February 29, 2012
Come to Blue Mountain Village and enjoy the area's largest free outdoor skating rink*! Meet at Windy O'Neill's Irish Pub every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm for a free Horse & Wagon ride through the Village. Grab your snowshoes and meet outside Columbia Sports Store every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:30am for a free guided snowshoe walk*
*weather permitting & rentals available.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Collingwood-Blue Mountain ON
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American Express® presents Taste of Winterlude
Ottawa/Hull
January 26-February 18, 2012
Warm up to Winterlude and discover the flavours of Canada's Capital. A variety of restaurants will offer fine dining experiences, wine pairings and other culinary delights.  Witness breathtaking fireworks at the opening ceremony. Skate on the Rideau Canal. Enjoy dazzling ice sculptures at the Rogers Crystal Garden. Come to Winterlude and celebrate Canada's Capital Region in winter!
Taste of Winterlude website info

Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Ottawa, ON, Otttawa hotels on-line
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IMAX Festival
Sudbury , ON
January 20 – February 5, 2012
Take a wide variety of larger-than-life giant screen IMAX films during this popular annual film festival.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Sudbury, ON
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