Thursday, January 01, 2015

Winter Vacations & Fun Activites, Events and Getaways north of Toronto


January 2015! A whole new year for adventure and Ontario Travel!


All the types of recreation that make winter fun are best in areas 'north' of Toronto. Ski hills and trails, forests and endless winter wonderlands offer anyone a perfect-for-them day trip or overnight(s) getaway. Other activities like attractions and indoor sports or activity centres also offer a lot of fun for those who just don't like the cold. A winter wonderland is just as beautiful seeing it through a window while holding a mug of hot chocolate and listening to a crackling fire, and that's ok! Whatever you like to do, these are the best places to do it!

Remember to always check the daily ski and snow report posted on our website.

A great number of events happen in January, here are a few to inspire you to  ~

Moonlight Guided Snowshoe Hikes 
Saturdays @ Scenic Caves
Click for more information.

Avalance Ontario Gay Ski Weekend
January 9-11 @ Blue Mountain Village

Ontario’s Only Winter LGBTQ Festival Join the celebration as we drape the Village in the rainbow colours to celebrate Pride here at Blue Mountain. A fun filled social weekend celebrating diversity, community and pride, Ontario Gay Ski Weekend has something for everyone, no matter your speed or interest. Click for more information.

Live Concerts & Shows @ Casino Rama
Grand Funk Railroad, Tribute to Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Whoopi Goldberg, The Music of ABBA, Jefferson Starship, Loverboy, America and more. Click for more information.
Click for Ontario's Lake Country Tourism information.

Live Concerts & Shows @ Midland Cultural Centre
Jack De Keyzer, Billy Joel & the Piano Men, Family Scene On Screen: Magic In The Moonlight, A Day In The Life with James LaBrie, Family Scene On Screen: Free PA Day movie - Echo and more. Click for more information.
Click for Midland Tourism information.

Sir Sam's Ski Challenge
Haliburton January 18
Family Fun ski race. Runs for 6 Sundays plus final race Saturday March 7, 2015. $40.00/person entry fee. Click for more information.
Click for Haliburton Highlands Tourism information.

Ontario's Lake Country Classic Film Series
January 26 & 27
Great classic movies played in the evening at the iconic Orillia Opera House. Cost is $5 per person. Click for more information.

World Snow Day
January 18

Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships
Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville
Open Championships: January 23 – 25
Masters Championships: January 30 – February 1
Get ready to hit the rinks and celebrate hockey’s home grown roots when the Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships return to Deerhurst Resort in January 2015. For two amazing weekends, Deerhurst Resort will be transformed into “Pond Hockey Village,” with 28 rinks on the bay, parties, entertainment, games and beverage tents, all within walking distance from accommodation.
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Midland Winterfest Carnival
January 31 - February 1
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Click for Midland Tourism information
Click for Winter Carnivals north of Toronto.

For a full detail calendar-view of these events and more, happening in areas of Ontario 'north' of Toronto, visit



Visit our website for fun and specific getaways offers, like...

DogSledding Getaways

Snowmobiling Getaways

Downhill Skiing Getaways

Cross Country Skiing Getaways

Snowshoeing Getaways

Ice Fishing Getaways

Culinary Getaways

Click for more Winter Getaways.

Click here for the Ski and Snowboard north of Toronto info page.
Find links to your favourite alpine and cross country hosts, including links to current conditions, ski schools, web cams and online ticket purchases.

Have fun!