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busy with scavenger hunts, arts and crafts,
playground time and beach fun. Families
love the lake: the canoes, kayaks, paddle-
boards and especially the inflatable water
park and trampoline. For young or old, activi-
ties like fishing, biking and hiking round out
the perfect getaway.
Summertime means golf getaways, and
guests staying at the Sherwood Inn in
Muskoka can access three championship
courses: Rocky Crest Golf Club, The Lake
Joseph Golf Club and the Mark O’Meara
Course at Grandview. The year-round inn is
well-known as an exclusive wedding venue,
popular with couples looking for a romantic
and tranquil lakeside setting. There is an on-
site day spa perfect for girlfriend or couples
getaways. Many of the inn rooms and
lakefront cottages have wood-burning
fireplaces and some have private whirlpools.
SPRING AND FALL ARE NOT
TO BE MISSED
It’s just a 90-minute drive from Toronto to
lake life at its best at the Westwind Inn, a
family-operated resort tucked into the tall
pines of the Canadian Shield at Lower
Buckhorn Lake. The all-cedar hotel is
decorated with Persian rugs, original
artwork, handmade quilts and antique
furnishings; each of the 34 rooms has a
balcony and fireplace (in winter, the
resort’s indoor infinity pool can be booked
for private use). Water activities include an
in-ground pool, canoeing and kayaking,
along with badminton and volleyball, and
hiking trails are nearby. If there is snow on
the ground, snowshoeing and cross-
country skiing include equipment. The
resort’s quiet natural setting is a perfect
home base close to shopping, restaurants
and a winery.
Take a fall road trip to Prince Edward
County, a popular autumn escape and
home to The Waring House, an historic
country inn with accommodations ranging
from the classic inn to a modern lodge.
Many of the property’s 49 rooms are
decorated with high-quality antiques from
the mid-1800s. There are fireplaces to relax
in front of and several rooms have private
hot tubs. The inn is known for its Cookery
School classes and restaurants serving
seasonal farm-to-table. The heritage
property is perfectly situated to explore the
villages of Picton, Wellington and
Bloomfield. Visit local artisan workshops,
drive to see the vibrant fall colours, walk
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the beaches at local parks or stop at one of
the many local wineries, craft beer
producers, cideries or produce stands.
DO WINTER, RESORT-STYLE
Embrace winter! Couples Resort—an eco-
luxury property on the edge of Algonquin
Park—caters to every wintertime outdoor
desire. Get outside and enjoy the quiet of a
snowy forest with a day of cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing on quality groomed
trails, skating or ice hiking. Or surrender to
the pampering of the full-service spa, a
menu of gourmet meals or just a simple
evening in front of a crackling fire with a
bottle of fine wine to toast the season.
At Blue Mountain Resort, explore 364
acres of ski terrain, including a terrain park
for freestyle skiers. And the Iwa Spa is the
perfect setting for a mother-daughter or
girlfriend full-service, wellness spa getaway.
MORE INFORMATION
Resorts of Ontario members include more
than 100 resort hotels, resort lodges, cottage
resorts and intimate country inns. Check the
Resorts of Ontario website for information
and an on-line reservations service
(www.resortsofontario.com).