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March Break will be here before we know it. The traditional winter-spring vacation is a week with no school where families can vacation, relax and enjoy the tail end of winter, and sometimes spring-like weather.

If you weren’t planning on leaving your home, these getaway packages to Ontario accommodations are so good they might have you changing your mind and packing your bags.

Accommodations across Ontario are offering getaway packages that include activities families love and don’t break the bank. Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, and Muskoka are just a few of the popular destinations in Ontario when it comes to March Break.

ToDoOntario.com is the place to find the perfect getaway in Ontario for your family this March Break. We are highlighting below a few of the most clicked-on March Break getaway packages on the website. You can find the full list, here.

So find your getaway package below, click the ‘Learn More’ link to visit the host website to learn more and to easily book your next March Break vacation. 

Toronto 

Host: Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Package Name: Save on City Getaways
Package Details: Save up to 10%, Promo code ADP

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Host: Fairmont Royal York Hotel

Package Name: Embrace the Season Package
Package Details: Save up to 20% on your stay

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Host: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Package Name: The Golden Package
Package Details: Includes 2 complimentary cocktails at 43 Down, welcome amenity on arrival, valet parking, wifi and late checkout. Promo code LPR. 

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Host: The Westin Harbour Castle

Package Name: Save on City
Package Details: Save up to 10%, Promo code ADP

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The Blue Mountains / Georgian Bay / Muskoka 

Host: Bayview Wildwood Resort

Package Name: Muskoka Resort March Break Getaway
Package Details: Lakeside accommodations, Breakfast + dinner daily, unlimited activities, entertainment

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Host: JW Marriott The Rosseau Resort Muskoka

Package Name: March Break in Muskoka with Family
Package Details: Mike Judson outdoor fire-craft activities, maple syrup experiences, inflatable play zone, St. Patrick’s Day party, and more.

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Host: The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

Package Name: Stay & Ski Getaway
Package Details: Save up to 20% off Lift Tickets, Promo code SKI

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Host: Nottawasaga Inn Resort

Package Name: It’s on Us Package
Package Details: Three course dinner and breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children, $75 food and activity voucher, 4 mini-golf passes, gratuities and more.

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Host: Cedar Grove Lodge

Package Name: March Break Winter Getaway
Package Details: Winter activities at the resort are included, close to Algonquin Park, on-site games, near snowmobile trails

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Host: Deerhurst Resort

Package Name: March Break in Muskoka
Package Details: Eclipse Walk with Light in Huntsville, daily campfires, meals and more.

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Ottawa

Host: Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Package Name: Embrace the Season
Package Details: Save up to 20% off.

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Host: The Westin Ottawa

Package Name: Save on Suite Experiences
Package Details: Complimentary room upgrade or discounted suite. Promo code HDK.

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Northern Ontario

Host: Fairfield Inn & Suites North Bay

Package Name: Holiday Savings Package
Package Details: Save on best local packages. Promo code ZJL.

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Niagara Falls

Host: Niagara Falls Marriott on the Falls

Package Name: Breakfast with a Fallsview
Package Details: Includes breakfast for two adults

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These are just some of the awesome getaway packages available for families to travel Ontario during March Break. Lastly, if you’re looking for more March Break Getaways, you can find more, here. 

Furthermore, March Break in Ontario also offers a ton of activities, camps, events and experiences to enjoy without having to travel too far and spend the night. If you’re looking for the best guide to March Break events and activities, click here.

2023 is almost here. You’ve come to the right place to find New Year’s eve events and activities in Ontario. The ToDoOntario website events calendar has a ton of great suggestions. 

There are fun events across the province for couples, families and friends to get out and celebrate. 

Best of the Best NYE Destinations

Here are a few suggestions from what has been popular on ToDoOntario.com.
Be sure to check out the weather before you go. It is important not only for winter driving but to be properly dressed for outdoor fun.

Denim & Diamonds New Year’s Eve Party
Where: Rideau Carleton Casino, Ottawa

Whether you’re looking for live-music or the chance to win big Rideau Carleton Casino, future Hard Rock Ottawa is the place to be . Check out Jason McCoy in The Joint or head down to the casino floor to earn entries for the chance to win $2023 in free-play or tickets to the Big Game in Arizona.

New Year’s Eve 3 Ways
Where: Hockley Valley Resort, Mono

*Accommodations available on-site

Choices, choices, choices! New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala, New Year’s Eve Family Night and of course Hockey’s fabulous exclusive New Year’s Eve Snow Globes. All three have amazing options for ringing in 2023 as a couple or a family. 

New Year’s Eve Mountain Top Fireworks
Where: Blue Mountain Village / Blue Mountain Resort, The Blue Mountains

*Accommodations available on-site

Make this year a Magical New Years Eve with mountaintop fireworks at Blue Mountain Resort. There are two times of fireworks displays to suit both children and adults. 

New Year’s Muskoka Staycation
Where: Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville

*Accommodations available on site

From dining to entertainment Deerhurst Resort is the place to be this new year’s eve. There are so many things to do including early events and celebrations perfect for families with young children. The resort also offers later celebrations perfect for older families or couples on a romantic staycation getaway. 

Dinner & New Year’s Eve Getaway
Where: Christie’s Mill & Spa, Port Severn

*Accommodations available on-site

Visit this luxurious resort located in South Muskoka and ring in 2023 in beautiful surroundings. Enjoy decadent meals and a fun NYE party.

The ToDoOntario website events calendar can be easily navigated by using tags. In this case, these are events tagged as “New Year’s Eve Events & Things To Do“. Be sure to use tags to find exactly what, where or when you’re looking for something ‘to do’. 

Lastly, we wish you a fun and safe new year’s eve no matter what you choose ‘to do’. 

When doing your holiday shopping, don’t just hit the big box stores and usual places for gift ideas. For those people who “have everything,” you need unique gifts. Even after the holidays and during the year for birthdays, anniversaries and gifting surprises a handmade gift is always appreciated. 

Ontario artisan creators offer gift options off the beaten path. And with the ongoing pandemic, small businesses need support now more than ever. Many are offering safe shopping or shop-from-home options, as well.

So if you’re looking for special gifts for the holidays, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got a list of gift ideas and ways to shop safely, all from Ontario artisan creators. Read on for more! 

Made With Love & Made In Ontario

Ontario makers have a stunning variety of products and options that go far outside of the box. Shopping with artisan creators for your gifts for the holidays not only supports local businesses, but can also help you score something sure to make memories.

Artisan products have the benefit of not being mass-produced, often having a handmade charm and craftsmanship that cannot be replicated on an assembly line. Let’s take a closer look at some potential gift ideas.

1. Personal Care Items

One of the most popular types of artisan goods is toiletries and skincare. Have a man in your life who’s tired of pocket knives and coffee mugs?

There are several Ontario artisan creators who offer items such as beard oil, hair care products, and skincare items that are specifically crafted for men’s needs and tastes.

For the ladies, there is also a plethora of options in hair and skin care. And everyone can appreciate a well-crafted bar of hand soap that is both decorative and functional.

Kids aren’t left out either. From bath bombs to fun soaps and creams and balms, some with glitter, there is no shortage of products for everyone.

2. Home Goods

Another fantastic artisan offering is items for your home and kitchen. Unique, handcrafted décor and furniture, handmade jelly and other canned goods, and even trendy items such as paper straws, beeswax wrappers, dishes and utensils are all offered by Ontario artisan creators.

If you have a relative or friend who enjoys the finer things in life, shopping locally will ensure that you find something unforgettable that won’t be shoved in the back of the closet after the holidays. 

3. Arts and Crafts

Ontario artisan creators also produce artwork and items such as unique jewelry that can’t be found anywhere else.

For art lovers in your life, purchasing a painting or sculpture from an Ontario maker is sure to bring a smile to their face and joy to their home or even outdoor living space. 

And artisan-made pieces are always unique, making for a gift that can’t be bought from any department store or mall. 

4. Things We Don’t Even Know About 

Quirky and odd, the ‘what’s its’ are out there too and deserve equal attention. It’s all about being open to art and maybe there is something being done out there you’ve never heard of but need to know about. Or it’s a gift for your one family or friend that marches to the beat to their own drum, either way, Ontario has some pretty cool people out there doing their thing.

Finding Ontario Artisan Creators

If you’re looking for the perfect gifts this holiday season and want to keep it local, we have a master list of Ontario makers with e-commerce and online shopping for your convenience. Many of these artisans also offer safe shopping and online buying allowing you to shop safely, and possibly in your pajamas. Did we miss your favourite maker? Please let us know!

For more things to do and see in Ontario, make sure to check out our events and attractions page, which has been updated to highlight safer experiences during this pandemic.

We also have other blog articles about what’s hot in Ontario, so make sure to browse around. You’re sure to find plenty to love!

Artisans, Creators & Makers By ‘Department’

Clothing

https://www.muskokatyedye.com/

https://www.tjindigo.com/

https://www.copiousfashions.com/

https://alpacatime.ca/

Accessories

https://pastintonew.ca/

https://gosslingorganics.com/

https://www.plumagestudio.ca/

https://www.overstitched.com/

Health, Wellness & Beauty

https://thehappybuddahsoapco.ca/

https://www.twosistersnaturals.com/

https://www.canoewomanherbs.com/

https://www.treehousesoap.ca/

Jewellery & Crystals

	Artsy jewelry for daydreamers. https://www.dawningcollective.com/
	Native made ~ Jewelry | Art | Handicrafts | Fashion ~ Keeping tradition & culture alive ~ Family owned for 20 years ~ https://www.beadeddreams.ca/
	Silver jewelry with a modern aesthetic that balances the contradiction of strong and feminine. You don’t follow convention, neither should your jewelry. https://rebelsouldesign.com/
	Handmade artisan fine jewellery and incredible vintage finds. https://www.christinaperrisjewellery.ca/
	Crystals, jewels and carvings.

Glass, Woodworking, Sculpture & Pottery

	Handblown glass tableware, custom glass pieces, corporate awards and one of a kind pieces.  https://artechstudios.ca/
	Haliburton Forest paddles are handcrafted to the highest quality & selected from wood grown in Canada‘s first FSC certified forest. http://paddles.haliburtonforest.com/
	The best looking, most memorable, and best performing wooden cutting boards. https://pandawoodworks.ca/
	Janson Pottery is dedicated to creating handmade Canadian pottery and strives to make objects that fulfill a need. https://www.jansonpottery.com/
	Stained glass pieces and art. https://forestcitystainedglass.com/
	Selection of wood sculptures, wall hangings, and fun and handy art including wood candle sticks, bowls, and more.  http://www.twistedpinestudio.com/

Food, Drink, Beer & Spirits

	Family-run Muskoka cranberry farm selling cranberries, wine, cider, jams and many other cranberry products made on site. https://cranberry.ca/
	Global Indigenous Chocolates and Pastries. Wherever possible, products are sourced from Indigenous businesses, local businesses or Canadian businesses. https://www.ravenrising.ca/
	A hip little cafe with a passionate coffee roaster, artisan bakers and real baristas. https://groundedcoffee.ca/
	Distillery in Perth, Ontario. Proud makers of Vodka, Gin, Whisky, Bitters, Moonshine & Hand Sanitizer. https://topshelfdistillers.com/
	Producer of maple syrup and maple products. https://williamsfarm.ca/
	Charger Foods is a First Nations company that specializes in gourmet hot sauces, salad dressings and wine jellies. https://chargerfoods.myshopify.com/

Kitchen, Home Accessories & Décor

	Sculpture, printmaking & home decor.
	Handcrafted home goods. Custom signs, wall decor, children’s decor, custom name signs. Custom laser work available. https://urbannestdecor.com/
	Subversive and irreverent pieces made from repurposed antique china. A contrast between dainty and audacious, giving an ironic twist to classic decor. https://www.wolfdottir.com/
	The Keeki bag is a plastic free natural way to store your bread.  It is a beeswax lined linen bag.  https://keeki.ca/
	Eco-Bee: Friends of Nature offers earth friendly, handmade, plastic free gifts.   https://www.ecobeefriendsofnature.ca/

Candles

	Eco-conscious luxury candles that encourage you to escape to a simpler, more relaxed way of life. Hand-poured in Prince Edward County, Ontario. https://thecountycandleco.com/
	Wick-it is a small business specializing in hand-poured 100% soy wax products such as candles, crumble and tea lights. https://wickitnaturals.com/
	Hand poured soy candles. https://www.lambandkiss.com/

Although Ontario is popular because of Niagara Falls, it isn’t the only reason why you need to explore Ontario in November. Read this article if you’re looking for pre-holiday things to do — below are things to do in Ontario in November. 

Gather your family or a group of friends and have some fun in Ontario before the holiday season really gets going.

Get Enchanted at the Journey into Enchantment

Enjoy watching 2 million Christmas lights (including dancing lights) with your entire family and pets by driving through the https://journeyintoenchantment.ca/. Expect to see north pole lights, polar bears, moving flowers, 3D holiday displays and little elves. The good thing about this is that you get to enjoy this in the comfort of your own car. This event starts in November and ends on January 1st. 

Find more: Holiday Light events

Watch Wizard of Oz Live in a Theatre

Do you know where the yellow brick road is headed? It’s headed to The King’s Wharf Theatre! If you love Dorothy, Toto and the rest of the fascinating characters in Oz, don’t hesitate to watch this and enjoy good music and dancing, and theatrical magic. Trust us, it won’t disappoint. This is also an excellent choice if you have kids. It’s an opportunity for your little ones to appreciate this classic. 

Shop With Style at Holiday Magic at Blue

How would you like to do your holiday shopping with colorful lights and decorations in the backdrop? You can stroll through 1 km of light trail at Holiday Magic at Blue. During the day, expect to see festive decorations and Christmas music and interactive light displays at night. When you shop or dine during weekends, you can see street performers or Santa roaming the village. Take your entire family with you; the little ones surely will appreciate the view. 

Visit Muskoka BeerSpa

Spend the weekend at the hot tub or while sipping your favorite beer at the Muskoka BeerSpa. And if you love campfires, then this is the place for you. It’s open from Nov 1 to the 30th and guests can use the sauna, spa and hot tubs. The brewery is also open every day. 

Go to the Sugar Plum Fair Craft Show

What are you doing on November 12 and 13? Why not visit Nottawasaga Inn Resort and buy some handmade crafts? Over 100 exhibitors will be at the event and they will be selling items such as children’s toys, ceramics, candles, fudge, chocolate, Christmas decorations and a lot more. 

Find more: Holiday Markets

Watch a British Comedy

You can’t miss O Christmas Tea if you’re into British comedy. Expect a lot of clever lines and wordplay at this event. If you’re a fan of Mr. Bean and Dr. Seuss, then this is for you. The show runs from Nov 17 to Dec 23, 2022 in cities and towns across Ontario. 

Where are You Going First?

You’ll be spoilt for choice in Ontario because you won’t run out of things to do in Toronto this weekend. Feel free to try all our suggestions or contact us if you have questions.