Saturday, June 09, 2012

Ontario Vacation :Look ahead for Ontario Summer Attractions


Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve -Summer Camp
Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Wolf Centre Our wolves roam freely in a 15 acre enclosure. The Wolf Centre contains numerous exhibits, a small cinema/classroom, a retail area featuring a wide selection of wolf related books, tapes and graphics as well as a large indoor observatory overlooking the feeding area within the wolf compound.  Activities at the Forest:  Mountain Biking Adventures, Fishing, Camping, Canopy Tour, Astronomy
Events:  Birdathon May 20, 2012; Forest Festival August 15-19, 2012;
Summer Camp Line UP & Registration  
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Sir Sam's Ski  & Bike, Haliburton

The Mountain Bike Park opens May 19th for Victoria Day Weekend.   A/O will have Demo Bikes & Clothing and Accessories all on Sale! Free Draws & Great Riding.   New Specialized Bike Rental Fleet.  Fantastic XC & Downhill Mountain Biking Trails.  Lift  access for the Downhill Trails. 

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Muskoka Wildlife Centre
Muskoka Wildlife Centre, Severn Bridge
Take a walk through the forest and explore our trails which feature the largest collection of native wildlife in the province.  Our exhibits of live animals include moose, wolves, eagles, bears, beavers, lynx, owls, wolverines, falcons, various reptiles and amphibians and much more.  Enjoy daily park programming like our "Meet the Creature" sessions and our "Beast Feasts". Located 20 minutes north of Orillia or 10 minutes south of Gravenhurst, right on Highway 11 North.  OPEN DAILY May Long Weekend to October Long Weekend Daily 10am-6 pm  


Located only 7 minutes from Carriage Ridge Resort, Hardwood Ski & Bike offers over 80km of mountain bike trails rates as "Fun", "Gnarly", "Serious", "Radical","Crank'd", "Sprokids" and a double track trail "Nice n Easy", a favourite for all ages.   Disc Golf   Hardwood will be expanding their course to 18 holes and will be ready to play in the early spring. Come on out and play this great game on this, fun and challenging course.
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Scenic Caves -Treetop Canopy
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures is now open 7 days per week, Collingwood
The Scenic Caves Nature Adventures is now open 7 days per week, operating from 9am to 5pm  selling the last park admission ticket (caves/suspension bridge) two hours prior to closing. Park admission packages include all Caves Activities - Caves, Crevasse, Nature Trails, Suspension Bridge, Children's Adventure Playground, Trout Pond - Feed the Fish, Gemstone Mining and the Mini-Golf Course. Eco Adventure Tour -Treetop canopy, zip line, suspension bridge & cave tour. First tour begins in May.  NEW Thunderbird Twin Zip Line coming this summer
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The King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishenes starts their Theatre Season
With customized Drayton Entertainment getaway packages you can create a truly unforgettable theatre experience.
King's Wharf Theatre Schedule:   2012 Season  Annie May 29 - June 23, Murder at Fern Resort   June 27- July 14,  Harvey  July 18 - August 4, Blue Suede Shoes:  Memories of the King  Aug 8- Sept 1. Call our Box Office and we'll coordinate all the details: 1-855-drayton (372-9866). 
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Santa's Village
Santa's Village Family Entertainment Centre, Bracebridge
Santa's Village is a must visit family attractions in cottage country.  Enjoy a family day trip or as part of a weekend getaway in Muskoka. Discover 3 exciting parks and one great campground which was  voted the "best in Muskoka". More on Bracebridge and travel information on  Muskoka, Ontario. 


MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Summer Camp Registration Begins
Register now for MacLaren Summer Art Camps where participants, 3 to 14 years of age, will be engaged by art activities that inspire and challenge. Weeklong camps, full-and half day, are offered. New this summer: Plein-Air Painting for adults at various downtown Barrie locations and Fibre Arts Workshop for Youth ! For dates, registration fees and to enroll online please click here 
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Summer Camps
During our Summer Day Camps your child will have the opportunity to learn about reptiles, amphibians, and birds of prey through interactive live demonstrations; explore over 25km of wilderness trails; voyage our marsh channels by canoe and kayak; plus much, much more!
Summer Camp Outline 2012 click here   

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Spring Festivals & Events June 4-10, 2012

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Orillia Spring Blues Festival
Orillia
June 7-10 2012

Booker T. Headliner for Orillia Spring Blues Festival
Exciting live blues at various Downtown restaurants & pubs! Outdoor stage at Couchiching Beach Park Saturday & Sunday!
Featured AccomodationsBest Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre ,   Comfort Inn
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Orillia, ON   Orillia Hotels on-line
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Spring Boat, Cottage & Outdoor Show


June 08 - 10, 2012
Fri: Noon - 9:00pm / Sat: 9:00am - 9:00pm / Sun: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Welcome to the Spring Boat, Cottage & Outdoor Show at the beautiful Port of Orillia and waterfront parks, Lake Couchiching, Orillia, Ontario, Canada!
 
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Annual Innisfil SummerFest
Innisfil
June 8-10, 2012

Three day outdoor waterfront event on the beautiful shore of Lake Simcoe. Midway, live entertainment, craft, food and retail vendors. Great fun for the whole family.
Featured Accommodation: Carriage Ridge Resort - Horseshoe Valley , Comfort Inn, Georgian Summer Suites,, Horseshoe Resort, Kempenfelt Conference Centre, B & B
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Barrie, Ontario,     Barrie Hotels on-line
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Barrie Area Events & Festivals
 
Jazz fans will think they are in New Orleans with the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival.   Within the  Barrie area a number of weekend events are taking place. Borden Canadian Forces Day and Air Show and the  Annual Innisfil SummerFest.  During your visit check out the Barrie waterfront and several beach areas.


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Borden Canadian Forces Day and Air Show
June 9-10, 2012

This year's Borden Canadian Forces Day and Air Show will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the 68th Anniversary of D-Day. 
Borden's Canadian Forces Day and Air Show will have something for everyone on the ground and in the sky.  The air show will include military and civilian air demonstration and acrobatic team including the pre-eminent Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team and the CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team.
Featured Accommodation in Barrie: Carriage Ridge Resort - Horseshoe Valley , Comfort Inn, Georgian Summer Suites,, Horseshoe Resort, Kempenfelt Conference Centre, B & B

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The King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishenes starts their Theatre Season
With customized Drayton Entertainment getaway packages you can create a truly unforgettable theatre experience.
King's Wharf Theatre Schedule:    2012 Season  Annie May 29 - June 23, Murder at Fern Resort   June 27- July 14,  Harvey  July 18 - August 4, Blue Suede Shoes:  Memories of the King  Aug 8- Sept 1. Call our Box Office and we'll coordinate all the details: 1-855-drayton (372-9866). 
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Midland, ON


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Arts on Main 2012
May 26 – June 16, 2012

AllistonJoin us throughout May, June! Participate and enjoy the creative talent, the musical delights from youth to senior and the discovery of unique and wonderful art showcased throughout South Simcoe.
Featured Accommodations:  Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Red Pine Inn
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  in Alliston, ON

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Anniversary Exhibition
Rails End Gallery
Haliburton
Transitions -May 5-June 17, 2012
Celebrating 25 years of fine craft and art in the Haliburton Highlands. This group exhibition showcasing work by artists on the well loved, and widely acclaimed, Haliburton County Studio Tour; includes historical perspectives, DVD presentation along with original fine craft and visual art.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, ON, Haliburton hotels on-line

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May 12 - June 17, 2012
Join us for the Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival May 12 to June 17, 2012! Try your luck at catching tagged crappie, walleye, blue gill and perch to win your share of prizes, including the grand prize Gas Card from Pioneer Petroleums!Featured accommodation near Peterborough:  The Irwin Inn, Marrick's Landing Cottages, Pine Vista Resort, The Village Inn Woodview: Viamede
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Peterborough area
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Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series
May 27 –September 30, 2012

The Series is set up to give every team a chance to fish in a Classic at the lowest price possible. Sesekinika Lake, Kenogami Lake, Larder Lake, Lake Temiskaming New Liskeard, Bay Lake Latchford, Lake Temagami, Cassels Lake Temagami, Port Loring, Mattawa, Trout Lake, Lake Nosbonsing, Lake Nipissing Hunters Bay, Classic
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Temagami, Lake Nipissing - West Nipissing Region, North Bay, Callander, Monetville, Lavigne, Lake Nosbonsing - Powassan

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April 4- October 30, 2012
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Tom Thomson's First Trip to Algonquin Park, with event at participating community partners from Owen Sound and Huntsville.
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Owen Sound, Huntsville
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Ontario Beach Resorts and Beach Destinations

Ontario Beach News

 Wasaga Beach Receives Blue Flag Rating for 2012

Wasaga Beach Ontario is a favourite day trip and overnight
resort destination north of Toronto. 

Wasaga Beach was one of the first beach areas to capture the flag in Ontario and has maintained the status again in 2012.

Beach quality and cleanliness are pre-requisites for this coveted
designation. Only 14 beaches and 3 marinas have qualified to fly the Blue Flag in Ontario in 2012.  See most recent Ontario beach news.  Many of the beaches flying the Blue Flag north of Toronto are on Georgian Bay-Lake Huron in the Upper Great Lakes.  See the Ontario Travel north of Toronto for more featured beach selections north of Toronto GTA