10+ Events & Activities Hoppening on Easter Weekend
Easter 2024: March 29th (Good Friday) – April 1st (Easter Monday).
Are you looking for fun things to do Easter Weekend in Ontario? Whether celebrating with family or friends, there’s plenty to see and do across the province. Ontario has something for everyone, from family gatherings to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. This guide gives you ideas for making the most of your long weekend and celebrating Easter in style. Get ready to hop into the holiday spirit and explore all Ontario offers!
Easter Brunches
Gather your family and friends and treat yourselves to a decadent brunch this Easter. Restaurants, hotels and resorts across Ontario will be putting on their best Easter displays of food, florals and fun.
Check out these featured brunches and make your reservation today before it’s too late. Most are taking place Sunday, March 31st, please confirm and reserve directly with the host.
Friday Harbour Resort
City/Town: Innisfil
Bayview Wildwood Resort
City/Town: Severn Bridge
Sherwood Inn
City/Town: Port Carling
JW Marriott the Rosseau Muskoka
City/Town: Minet
Nottawasaga Inn Resort
City/Town: Alliston
Hockley Valley Resort
City/Town: Mono
Christie’s Mill & Spa
City/Town: Port Severn
Rawley Resort & Spa
City/Town: Port Severn
Cobble Beach Resort
City/Town: Owen Sound
Create Unforgettable Moments at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Things to do Easter weekend won’t be complete without exploring Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. With various exhibits, attractions, and activities, there’s something for everyone at this amazing aquatic wonderland.
The mesmerizing Stringray Experience is a must-see experience at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Step into a wonderful world as you face these graceful creatures in their natural habitat. They’ll amaze you with their elegant movement and unique personalities as you learn more from the knowledgeable staff.
Break from Your Busy Life with Haliburton Highlands Spring Getaway
Take a trip to the Haliburton Highlands region and break from your busy life and unwind in the peaceful natural surroundings. Explore the stunning Minden Wild Water Preserve, which features rapids, waterfalls, and breathtaking scenery. You can take a leisurely hike, bike ride along the trails, or paddle on the river if you feel adventurous.
If you’re interested in history, visit the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, which houses exhibits on the area’s logging and mining industries. Explore the town’s quaint shops and restaurants, or take a scenic drive through the countryside.
Easter Brunches, Splash’n Boots, Tegan & Sara, Big Sugar and more at Deerhurst
As the snow starts to give way to spring sunshine and the lake ice begins to melt, the first long weekend of spring turns extra sweet! Kids will love a special appearance by colourful and engaging children’s entertainers, Splash’N Boots, an indoor fun zone with fun and games plus an Easter Egg Hunt, maple treats, arts & crafts and more.
Tap into Maple Ontario’s Lake Country
Between March and April, take the self-tour through lesser-traveled routes to working sugar shacks. You will get a first hand view of the maple syrup process.
Learn MoreFriday Harbour Easter Events
LOOKING FOR SOME EASTER FUN?
Join family and friends on Sunday March 31st to celebrate an egg-citing weekend at Friday Harbour Resort with lots of festive activities for kids and adults alike, to ring in Easter and the official start of
Spring. Take part in a traditional Easter egg hunt, participate in creative spring crafts and enjoy live performances, balloon twisting, face painting, warming lounges and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny! Indulge in delicious treats on the Promenade as you participate in a variety of family-friendly activities.
Learn MoreHead For the The Blue Mountains at Scenic Caves
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures and Blue Mountain Village are open and offer a ton of activities for the family. At Scenic Caves you can hike, snowshoe, play and take in the best Georgian Bay view from the 420′ Suspension Bridge.
EASTER IN THE VILLAGE
Celebrate Easter in Blue Mountain Village with scavenger hunts, horse and wagon rides, and more great family activities. Weather permitting, you can ski or snowboard and take in some fresh spring skiing before the ski season is over.
Learn MoreWeekend Maple Syrup Experience & Maple Syrup Museum
Easter Egg Hunt in the Museum!
The Elliott Tree Farm Maple Syrup Experience includes entry to the Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario, all you can eat pancakes and a side of bacon and breakfast sausage with their award-winning Ontario pure maple syrup, and a walk on the sugar shack trail to their maple sugar shack to see maple syrup being made firsthand while tasting maple taffy over snow, maple sugar, sap and syrup.
The event runs from Family Day weekend to Ontario Maple weekend (first weekend of April).
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Maple Mayhem at the Cranberry Farm
Highlights:
- Wagon Tours to the Sugar bush
- Tutored Wine Tasting
- Instagram Scavenger Hunt – an Easter hunt for grown ups!
- Log Sawing Contest (on Saturday)
- Cranberry Pancakes
- Maple Taffy
- Fire Side Adventures
- Maple Cheddar Fondue
- Book Here
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Experience The Splendour of Spring at Fairmont Royal York Hotel
From elegant Afternoon Tea served under the glow of the clock to decadent buffet brunches served in REIGN’s dining room, review RYH’s offers for the month of April and Easter weekend. Or pop in the lobby while you’re downtown Toronto and revel in the enchanting Easter egg. You won’t be disappointed.
Learn MoreTreetop Trekking Activities
EASTER: Open Friday-Monday in Hamilton & Stouffville (Treewalk Village, Discovery Kid’s Course in Hamilton, and UPLA in Stouffville)
Facepainting in Stouffville from 12-3 pm on March 30th and April 1st in Hamilton
Scavenger hunt in Treewalk Village Hamilton & Stouffville all weekend
Bunny hop (first 100 guests receive free faux bunny ears) in UPLA Stouffville
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Continue to Keep MAPLE in Your Celebrations
Get into the flow of maple season. Spring weather makes it easy to spend time exploring where maple syrup comes and how it’s made. Mid-April continues to be a time to visit maple farms, taste Ontario maple syrup and have some sticky sweet fun.
Whether it’s a festival, a pancake breakfast or a maple infused menu, you can find it here, on the maple festivals and events page.
Make Your Day Memorable with these Things to Do Easter Weekend
Ontario offers various interesting activities and events to make your Easter weekend memorable. From the stunning natural beauty of Minden to the delicious Easter brunches at Deerhurst Resort, you can find multiple ways to enjoy the holiday with your loved ones. Why not take a break from your daily routine and spend this Easter weekend exploring all that Ontario has to offer?
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