The Great Ontario Outdoor Adventure COMPLIMENTARY 2011 CALENDAR Lorne Rapids, Ottawa River Enter online to win The Classic Canadian Adventure! See inside cover for details or visit www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor
WIN the 2011 Classic Canadian Adventure Experience 7 days of spectacular sights and unforgettable adventures in Canada s National Capital, Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley with celebrity host Kevin Callan. Enter online to win at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor This fully guided trip for four (4) lucky adventurers includes: Return airfare for four, on Porter Airlines, from anywhere in the continental USA or Canada to Ottawa Accommodations, ground transportation and meals Subaru Outback for 1 week Personal host Kevin Callan, the Happy Camper Behind-the-scenes visits to classic Canadian icons: Rideau Canal, Bytown Museum, Canadian Museum of Nature and the ByWard Market An excursion to Bonnechere to roam among the spirits of the logging era Exclusive float-plane tour over Algonquin, including the stunning Barron Canyon Aboriginal Experiences Victoria Island, the traditional meeting place of Canada s First Nations Rafting, cycling and kayaking adventures Henry s Camera gift card Mountain Equipment Co-op gift card An original oil painting by Ottawa Valley artist Joyce Burkholder titled The Spirit of Adventure No purchase necessary. Must be age of majority if Canadian resident or 21 years of age or older if US resident. See website for official rules. Contest void where prohibited. Redeemable August 2011. Value is Approx. $26,000 Contest opens Nov. 26, 2010, and closes Mar. 27, 2011 To use this QR code, download a free code reader such as Scanlife, Kaywa or Upcode to your smart phone. Then use the application to scan the QR code and access our mobile video content. Watch the Video
West Gilford, Haliburton Highlands 1 January2011 Ontario Snow Conditions skiontario.ca Reach new heights in excitement, and see winter from a different perspective. Find exhilarating Snow Adventures at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor New Year s Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Christmas Bird Count Mashkinonje Oxtongue River, Ragged Falls, Dwight 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Introduction to Winter Camping Frontenac 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Spirit Moon Cross-Country Family Ski Day Ganaraska Forest Centre grca.on.ca 23/30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 Lake Superior, Thunder Bay DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 February For great adventures and contest details, visit www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor 27 28
Arrowhead, Huntsville February2011 Groundhog Day Ottawa Winterlude Until February 21 ottawatourism.ca Ottawa, Canada s Capital Region Winter Weekend Family Day Friends of Killarney Valens Ice Fest Valens Conservation Area conservationhamilton.ca Valentine s Day Bear Moon Blue Mountain, Collingwood JANUARY Family Day 27 28 Ontario Snow Conditions skiontario.ca For great adventures and contest details, visit www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor See us at the Ontario Outdoor Adventure Show, Toronto until February 27 outdooradventureshow.ca Discover a new thrill this winter and share it with some friends. Get energized with unique Outdoor Events at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MARCH 27 28 29 30 31
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto March 2011 The Classic Canadian Adventure Enter to win at www.ontariotravel.net/ outdoor Ontario Snow Conditions skiontario.ca Sleeping Giant Ski Loppet Sleeping Giant Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay International Women s Day Maple Town Maple Syrup Festival Until early April conservationhalton.on.ca Little East River Sleigh Ride, Novar Daylight Savings Time Begins St. Patrick s Day Sugar Moon February Spring Equinox, 7:21 p.m. EDT The Classic Canadian Adventure Contest Closes Enter Today! Enter to win at www.ontariotravel.net/ outdoor 27 28 29 30 31 For great adventures and contest details, visit www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor Take time out for some winter fun with family and friends. For skating, skiing, sleigh rides and more, check out the Winter Samplers at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor 27 28 April 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Waterfront Trail, Cobourg 1 2 april 2011 Let the beauty of the new season awaken and move you. Keep springing forward with Cycling Tours and more at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor Maple Syrup Festival Killbear 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Ottawa River, Ottawa 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Wildflowers at Peak Bronte Creek Until May 23 Sucker Moon 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Good Friday 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Long Point, Norfolk County March 27 28 29 30 31 May Take the Bike Train biketrain.ca Easter Monday Festival of Birds Point Pelee National Park Until May 23 parkscanada.gc.ca 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Katherine Cove, Lake Superior 6 7 may2011 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Ottawa, Canada s Capital Region Mother s Day Tommy Thompson Park Spring Bird Festival springbirdfestival.ca Conservation Ontario 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mother s Day Wildflower Walk Ganaraska Forest Centre grca.on.ca Conservation Ontario Flower Moon Spring Wings Weekend Darlington Until May 23 Long Point, Norfolk County april 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Victoria Day 29 30 31 Spring is in full swing, and now s the perfect time to get out and jump in. Join in the renewal with Spring Getaways at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
South River, Algonquin 1 2 3 4 Take in pristine wilderness vistas and get close to the locals. Find an unforgettable Nature Viewing Getaway at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor june 2011 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Ken Reid Conservation Area, Lindsay MEC Paddlefest Toronto Harbour Until June 12 mec.ca 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Grand River, Brantford Father s Day National Canoe Day Canoe Museum nationalcanoeday.net 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 National Aboriginal Day Summer Solstice, 1:16 p.m. EDT Strawberry Moon 26 27 28 29 30 Late June to early September Take the Bus to Algonquin parkbus.ca May 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 July 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Overhanging Point, Bruce Peninsula National Park july2011 Be awed by the majesty of Ontario s parklands and be sure to bring your camera. Find a feast for your eyes and spirit with Summer Highlights at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor Canada Day 1 2 Family Fishing Week Christie Lake, Valens and Fifty Point conservationhamilton.ca 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Long Point Bay, Long Point 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Cache Lake, Algonquin Park Raspberry Moon 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Voyageur Rendezvous Samuel de Champlain 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 JUne 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 August History Weekend Presqu ile Until July 31 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Lake Superior, Rossport 6 AUGUST2011 Hike Pukaskwa National Park parkscanada.gc.ca Civic Holiday Wolf Howls Thursdays in August Algonquin 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Madawaska River, Barry s Bay Ghost Walks Sundays in August Bronte Creek Thimbleberry Moon 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Nellie Lake, Killarney JULY 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Take the Bike Train biketrain.ca Pay a visit to Mother Nature this summer. For unforgettable camping, canoeing, kayaking and more, visit www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Potholes, Chapleau 1 2 3 SEPTEMBER 2011 Go back to nature this fall and take in some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. See all the magnificent Fall Highlights at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor Monarch Migration Weekend Darlington Until September 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Grand River, Paris Labour Day 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Corn Moon Annual Pioneer Festival Black Creek Pioneer Village trca.on.ca Mississagi, Elliot Lake August 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Fall Equinox, 5:05 p.m. EDT 25 26 27 28 29 30 Bruce Peninsula Outdoor Festival Until October 2 parkscanada.gc.ca Fall Colour Report 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 october 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Milton 1 OCTOBER 2011 Fall Colour Report Whether you take your bike or take a hike, the fall colours will leave you breathless. Explore Fall Getaways at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Oxtongue River, Dwight Ball s Falls Thanksgiving Festival Ball s Falls Conservation Area npca.ca 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thanksgiving Day Falling Leaves Moon Voyageur Trail, Lake Superior september 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Halloween Howl Ganaraska Forest Centre grca.on.ca 23/30 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 NOVEMBER Halloween Hallowe en Hike Friends of Mashkinonje 27 28 29 30
Rock Island, Wawa NOVEMBER 2011 Gales of November Until November 6 www. naturallysuperior.com Gelert, Haliburton Highlands Freezing Moon Remembrance Day Winter Festival of Lights Niagara Falls Until January 2 www.wfol.com Daylight Savings Time Ends 27 28 29 30 Capture a perfect moment in time. Explore your surroundings and your artistic side with an Arts in the Wild Getaway at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor Holiday Lights Festival Upper Canada Village Until January 1 Red Rock Point, Killarney OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Turtle Rock, Killarney 1 2 3 DECEMBER 2011 Ontario Snow Conditions skiontario.ca Take a snow day and get up close and personal with the beauty of winter. Discover scenic Snow Adventures at www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Huntsville, Muskoka Little Spirit Moon 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Christmas Bird Count Killarney Collingwood NOVEMBER Christmas Open House Westfield Heritage Village westfieldheritage.ca 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Winter Solstice, 12:30 a.m. EST 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 JANUARY Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year s Eve Coyote Howl Bronte Creek 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
The Great Ontario Outdoor Adventure Calendar January West Gilford, Haliburton Highlands Theodore Smith February Arrowhead, Huntsville Theodore Smith March Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto Ontario Tourism April Waterfront Trail, Cobourg Goh Iromoto From breathtaking panoramas to exhilarating activities, there s no shortage of beauty, wilderness and adventure to enjoy in Ontario. To plan your own Great Ontario Outdoor Adventure,visit www.ontariotravel.net/outdoor May Katherine Cove, Lake Superior James Smedley June South River, Algonquin Rob Stimpson July Overhanging Point, Bruce Peninsula National Park Ethan Meleg August Lake Superior, Rossport Gary and Joanie McGuffin Calendrier disponible en français (1-800-ONTARIO) September Potholes, Chapleau Gary and Joanie McGuffin October Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Milton Marc Landry November Rock Island, Wawa Rob Stimpson December Turtle Rock, Killarney David Sproule Cover image: Lorne Rapids, Ottawa River by Rob Stimpson