Maple Syrup and Fishing - but not together! Kids and Family fun activities and events happening in areas North of Toronto April 19-21

All right! Finally it seems safe to say spring is here...we think. Although with a second glance at the forecast we may notexactly be out of the woods yet. Fear not though, events and activities continue for families and kids in areas from the Bruce Peninsula to the Ottawa Valley. We always recommend a visit to any Ontario attraction or to get moving and have some fun at places that offer great family activities at good prices. If free is your thing, there are many options there too.

Saturday is the annual Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival. Try the syrup, buy the syrup or taste many other maple recipes and treats. Sweet and Savoury food stands, vendors and artisans fill the town's main area for strolling around. You can also dance at the main stage or get some thrills at the midway at the recreation centre. All the classic rides are there. Inside the recreation centre are vendors and other cool stuff to check out. As a tip - this is a busy festival. Pack wisely and light if possible, you may not want to use a stroller in the large crowds. Slings or backpacks if you got'em and have small (and light!) enough children to fit in them.

Friday is the first day of the Orillia Perch Festival, with the Opening Ceremonies at 7. The festival continues through until May 11, the day before Mother's Day. Coincidental? Maybe not...

Earth Day, April 22

See their website for details on how to participate. And if you're fishing with kids, see our family fishing tips on how to do so with as much fun as possible.

We continue to update the Spring Family Getaways and there are some fun family activities included!

Monday April 22 marks Earth Day where more than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. There are some organized events to participate in, or simply do your own activities around your house with the kids based on our easy-to-do suggestions.

KIDS AND FAMILY EVENTS FOR THE WEEKEND AHEAD BY AREA:
These events are within 1-3 hours north of Toronto and are reasonable when considering a day trip, or stay at any family friendly accommodation and extent the fun.  

~ORILLIA~

ANNUAL PERCH FESTIVAL: One of Canada's Largest Registered Fishing Derbies! Over Sixty Tagged Perch worth $500 Each! Plus ... Thousands of Dollars in Daily, Weekly and Grand Prize Draws!

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~BARRIE~

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: (Sunday) Regional artist leads the whole family in creating hands-on collaborative art projects with a wide range of materials at the MacLaren Art Centre.

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~BLUE MOUNTAINS | COLLINGWOOD~ 

VILLAGE ACTIVITIES AT BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT:  Scavenger hunts and other kids and family fun happening daily in Blue Mountain Village.

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~MIDLAND~

WET 'N SCALY SHOW: Wye Marsh - This program includes a one hour live reptile show in conjunction with an hour of interactive games and activities. Participants will meet and get to know some of the interesting reptilian characters who populate the display hall at the Wye Marsh.

BIRDS OF PREY SHOW: Wye Marsh - The owls, hawks, and falcons that make up the birds of prey are rarely seen up close in nature so the Birds of Prey demonstration provides a unique opportunity to observe these birds in close proximity and discover the unique personalities of the individuals.

EARTH DAY FUNDRAISER: RainBarrel.ca is pleased to partner with Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in support of local environmental education and conservation of the Wye Valley. Wye Marsh is committed to conserving wetlands, woodlands and wildlife by creating exciting learning opportunities in a natural setting. This sale will help to raise funds to support these programs at Wye Marsh.

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Victoria Day - May Long Weekend

Planning ahead - so are we! See our website for:

MOTHER'S DAY EVENTS AND GETAWAYS
VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND EVENTS AND GETAWAYS

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