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Want to get away during Christmas Break with the whole family or with your special someone?
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You don’t have to fly South when there are many wonderful opportunities in Ontario to enjoy time together – whether you want to spend a cold winter night by the fire or greet winter head-on! Here are 10 Christmas Holiday Getaways!
Morrisburg
Are you looking for an extra special getaway this season? Then Upper Canada Village may be the place to be! Can you think of a better way of spending the Christmas holidays with your partner than holding hands and walking under a million lights or cuddling up for your own private tour of the lights on one of the Village’s two Pommier Carriages? Visit Upper Canada Village for this picture postcard winter getaway and enjoy the annual Alight at Night Festival.
Book a stay at the Montgomery House in Upper Canada Village, a historic log building offering modern comforts with 19th-century charm, or at the Guest House, a spacious, riverside two-story farmhouse featuring all of the amenities.
Arrowhead Provincial Park
Stay in a cozy cabin this winter and skate along 1.2 km of skating trail lit with tiki torches in January. Enjoy cross-country skiing or enjoy snowshoeing. Snow-laden trees, icicles glistening in the winter sun, and quietly flowing waters fighting against old man winter make a winter trip to the park a dream winter getaway for the winter-loving soul.
Arrowhead has camp cabins, including a rustic one-room cabin with a rustic wood interior. The cabin sleeps five on a queen bed and double/single bunk bed.
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Nottawasaga Inn Resort
This resort in Nottawasaga Valley, Alliston, is an option for families looking for an all-inclusive getaway close to Toronto.
Nottawasaga Inn Resort offers a serene country retreat, ideal for families, couples, or groups It has various packages and has an indoor tropical-themed pool, 100ft waterslide, arcade and walking trails that will keep the kids entertained all weekend long.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a family-friendly dinner in the Riverview Room, featuring a three-course adult menu, children’s options, and Jungle Quest mini-golf. Extend the celebration with a two-night stay, enjoying gourmet meals and resort amenities like an indoor pool, skating, and snowshoeing. For a more elegant experience, join the five-course fine dining event in the Mahogany Room, with a semi-formal dress code.
Nottawasaga Inn Resort
MacGregor Point Provincial Park
One of Ontario’s best-kept winter secrets is the MacGregor Point Provincial Park. Located on the shores of Lake Huron in Port Elgin, the park offers many winter activity options. As you drive in, experience the scenic surroundings, particularly stunning when covered in snow.
One of the biggest winter attractions is the outdoor skating trail, which provides an unforgettable experience for the entire family. An evening skate under the stars is also available!
Spend a few days snowshoeing or skiing by booking in advance one of those sixteen yurts that provide roofed accommodation.
Stratford
Visit the town of Stratford for The Lights On Stratford festival, an award-winning event first launched in 2020. Stratford’s downtown and parks will be illuminated with interactive light installations and art, transforming the city into a luminous spectacle.
Credit: Lights on Stratford
You can also enjoy free public skating sessions at the historic William Allman Memorial Arena.
Hotels and restaurants in Stratford offer unique packages that complement the Lights On Stratford experience, ranging from overnight stays with meals and special amenities to discounts and special activities tailored for the festival season.
Fern’s Resort
Want to try dog sledding this holiday, and have a resort vacation with lots of entertainment and scrumptious meals? In Orillia’s Fern’s Resort, you can immerse yourself in Ontario’s Lake Country’s magical winter wonderland of wooded countryside.
In the Lakeside cottages with fireplaces, rekindle and reconnect, go on private horse and cutter rides, and try the many winter activities. Or take some time for yoga or enjoy spa services, try a craft with your kid, get your tea leaves to read ..and, of course, the famed Casino Rama is just 3 kilometres away!
Horseshoe for the Holidays
Suit up and hit the slopes for the day. Soar down Ontario’s largest snow tubing hill. Strap on some snowshoes and explore the beauty of the Copeland Forest in the winter. Take part in the many activities going on at the resort over the holidays – interactive family entertainment shows, Bubbles & Fire Shows, Meet Snowflake Princess & Snowflake Kid, crafts, and so much more.
Kick-off 2026 by watching a light show on the hills, followed by an amazing fireworks display. Hit the dance floor for the rest of the night at the New Year’s Eve Gala, or listen to some live music at the Crazy Horse Sports Bar & Grill.
Niagara Falls
The World’s Honeymoon destination is a great visit any season! This winter, with the Winter Festival of Lights in full swing, fireworks and various activities, you are in for a treat.
If you want to cozy up with your loved one, book a room facing the Falls and enjoy Fireworks from the window!
And if you want to treat the kids, there is the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark too!
Blue Mountain
If you’re in need of a holiday getaway, the Blue Mountain Resort is an ideal place to go, whether in winter or in summer! During the Christmas season, the resort is all decked up with thousands of twinkling lights, festive storefronts, and family-friendly entertainment, such as horse and wagon rides, Santa, music, and family activities.
If you want to celebrate the New Year together with the whole family, you can join us for a lively, fun-filled atmosphere with an incredible buffet dinner and entertainment or party. If you want an adult party, dance your gams off at the New Year’s Eve Party.
Blue Mountain
If you are hearing about this place for the first time, Blue Mountain is one of Ontario’s best ski resorts, with over 35 trails for beginners and advanced levels. If skiing or snowboarding isn’t for you, Blue Mountain offers many other activities in and around the village, such as snowshoeing, skating on the pond or just relaxing in a hot tub. For an even more relaxing experience, check out the Scandinave Spa.
Romantic getaway at Ontario Resorts
Credit: Millcroft Inn & Spa/Vintage Hotels
In addition to the resorts mentioned above, if you are looking for a romantic getaway, check out the packages at various Ontario resorts. From Nordic Spa to ski and stay getaways, Ontario has plenty of options.
Spa Resorts for Winter Getaway
