BREAK OUT FAMILY FUN IN ONTARIO
Ontario Is A Great Place To Spend March Break

 

TORONTO – From face painting and clowns to sweet maple syrup, Ontario is the ideal place to spend March break.
                                        
"The ontartiotravel.net web site has great suggestions on how to enjoy March break with some exciting and diverse activities across our province," said Tourism Minister Jim Bradley. "There’s something for everyone to enjoy right in our own backyard."

Visit www.ontariotravel.net (Click on “Events Calendar”) for Ontario’s many festivals and events or www.tourism.gov.on.ca/english/about for information on Ontario’s tourism attractions.

Some activities for families to choose from this March break include:

Let Your Spirit Soar
Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Falls

Exquisite butterflies are everywhere in this tropical setting. Visit www.niagaraparks.com (Click on “Butterfly Conservatory”) or call 1-800-ONTARIO for more information on this and other attractions in the Niagara region.

Maple Syrup Festivals
Oakville, Woodbridge, Stouffville, Warkworth, Rockton

Families can learn about the old fashioned and modern methods of maple syrup production, sample sap, and enjoy a wide range of treats made with maple syrup at any one of these flavourful festivals.  Visit www.ontariotravel.net or call 1-800-ONTARIO for more information.  

Kids Extravaganza 2007
Vaughan 

Join Doo Doo the International Clown and some of Canada's top children's entertainers for a spectacular week of fun-filled shows at the City Playhouse. Face painting, games, arts & crafts and more for children 1-7 years old. Visit www.cityplayhouse.ca or call (905) 882-7469 for more information.

March Break Madness at the Children’s Museum
Hamilton

The Children’s Museum is an exciting and interactive destination for young children and it’s really going to come alive for March break.  Take some time to experience wonderful exhibits and activities for the whole family.  Visit www.hamilton.ca/museums or call (905) 546-4848 for more information.

Stories from Ontario’s  Movie Theatres
Hamilton

This exhibition, on loan from the Archives of Ontario, details the history of movie theatres in Ontario. Visit www.perthcanada.com or call (613) 267-1947 for more information.

Wildlife Festival and Adventure Show
Simcoe

This is where the great outdoors comes indoors for at the 5th Annual Wildlife Festival & Adventure Show.  Experience fascinating nature shows and participate in fun and educational activities. Visit www.norfolkcountyfair.com or call (519) 426-7280 for more information.

Spring Break Dogsledding
Burk’s Falls, Algonquin Park

Looking for something out of the ordinary to do this March break? Imagine the thrill of racing through trails on the back of a dog sled. Visit www.outwardbound.ca or call (705) 382-5454/1-800-688-9273 for more information.

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Contacts:
David Oved, Minister’s Office, (416) 314-1400
Gary Wheeler, Communications Branch, (416) 325-8391