Georgian College Auto Show 2009

Great afternoon to launch the 24th year of the Georgian College Auto Show.  Many snappy new vehicles to look at. Probably the best staycation value day trip for familes at $5.00 for adults and Kids get in for FREE.

Base Borden is in attendance with a vehicle, the Porche test track, and many of the major automotive models.  Action continues all weekend at Georgian College offof Highway 400 at Duckworth in Barrie.  If you need a hotel room in Barrie go to Barrie Hotels-on-line for a list of nearby hotels and resorts for overnight accommodation.

 

Battle of Britain Commemoration Sept. 20 2009

Battle of Britain Commemoration was held in Barrie on September 20, 2009. This wasthe 69th commemoration ceremonies. See more on Battle of Britain

Ontario Fall Getaway Travel Guide 2009

Ontario Fall Getaway Travel Guide 2009

Ontario Fall Getaways and fall colours travel source for travel north of Toronto. Get the411 Ontario Travel ideas for fall road trips, staycations, overnight getaways, spas, cottage rentals, romantic getaways, family vacations
for your family fall getaway. Your source for weekends, getaways and packages for romantic couples north of Toronto. Reserve early for the Thanksgiving Long Holiday Weekend.

Ontario Resort Travel Destination Picks of the Week.

Resort Destinations

Haliburton Highlands Tourism Region

Haliburton Highlands Tourism Region -The Haliburton Highlands is just two hours north of Toronto. Unforgettable countryside sculpted by towering rock
formations, majestic forests, postcard-perfect vistas, and scenic, rolling hills. Whether you want to tube down a lazy river or shoot white water
in a kayak, this is the place. With more than 600 lakes and miles of picturesque rivers connecting them, a person could explore our waters for
a lifetime and never see the same shoreline twice.
Haliburton Highlands Website

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Romantic Getaway of the Week

Royal Resort - Fenelon Falls, Ontario

Royal Resort - Take a break any weekend, escape to enjoy the royal service and casual spirit at the Royal Resort.Dine beside Balsam Lake, go boating,
have walks in the forest and a host of activities for the whole family!
Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Information

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Family Getaway of the Week

Sunbeam Bungalows - Callander, Ontario

Sunbeam Bungalows - Located on beautiful, sheltered Callander Bay in the picturesque hamlet of Callander. Only minutes away from larger city attractions, boat cruises, horse back riding, a wide variety of golf courses and much more! Our resort is nestled under the pines, where we offer clean, fully-furnished, deluxe, spacious cottages. All cottages include Cable TV/DVD, bed linen, fully stocked kitchens (pots/pans, dishes, full size fridge/stove, microwave, coffee maker...), a BBQ with propane, a fire bowl, and new picnic tables. Spend the day at our private 450' shoreline beach, or perhaps on our 2500 sq. ft deck on the lake. Our guests will enjoy a varity of amenities, to mention a few:
Callander, Ontario, Information

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Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week

Sportsman's Lodge Wilderness Resort - Wahnapitae, Ontario

Sportsman's Lodge Wilderness Resort - Need a break from everything and everyone? Come experience our wilderness resort. Enjoy our rustic charming atmosphere for a few days where you can just be you for a change. Relax over a bottle of wine and a good meal prepared with the finest of ingredients, no preservatives, additives or anything that you shouldn't be eating!
Wahnapitae, Ontario, Information

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Spa Getaway of the Week

Sam Jakes Inn - Merrickville, Ontario

Sam Jakes Inn - One-night package includes: an à la carte dinner,a
hot country breakfast,$50.00 per person worth of your choice of spa services.$187.50 per person (Regular) / $195.00 per person (Executive) / $202.50 per person (Suite)/ $227.50 per person (Trillium) / $252.50 per person (Maple) / $267.50 per person Please ask about our Romance and Relax and Girl Time Spa Getaways
Merrickville, Ontario, Information

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Attraction of the Week

MacLaren Art Centre - Barrie, Ontario

The MacLarenArtCentre is Simcoe County's regional public art gallery providing innovative, relevant and accessible programming. The award winning building houses four galleries, an education centre, gallery shop and licensed café with a secluded patio. The MacLaren is centrally located with ample parking making it a must see year round destination. The MacLaren is open seven days a week, Mon to Fri, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday noon to 4:00 pm. Closed statutory holidays. Admission is voluntary. Suggested donation $5.
Barrie, Ontario, Information

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Attraction of the Week

Timmins Underground Gold Mine Tour - Timmins, Ontario

Timmins Underground Gold Mine Tour, Journey under the earth and
experience the workings of a mine, pan for gold and learn about the area's mining history at the Timmins Gold Mine Tour.
Timmins, Ontario, Information

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Battle For Canada Played out this Weekend

Best Show In Canada September 13, 2009
The Plains of Abraham in Quebec City will have the best show in Canada. Commemorating 250 of the battle that determined the future of North America and Canada. It will be an interesting display of partisan speeches, opinions, mixed with a little fact and fiction. Giant bonfires will burn during the event to symbolize battle techniques. The ghosts of Wolfe and Montcalm will be drinking good French wine and strong British Ale arguing over who really won the war. See Best comments and links to blogs and articles on Battle of Quebec Plains of Abraham

Autumn Leaves Fall Colour Changes 2009

Fall Colour Update September 10

Northernbliss reports the fall colours are underway north of Toronto. A couple of
photos taken in the Ottawa Valley on the weekend also show color changes with
some reds on the maples and golds on the Elms. Many are predicting a spectacular
colour season as most bush areas were healthy and free from drought in 2009.Pick from a variety of fall colour routes and road trips from Algonquin area to Lake Simcoe, Haliburton, North Bay, Georgian Bay and areas north, north east and north west of Toronto.

Reserve your fall getaways now for the 2009 fall foliage season