Father's Day Weekend Family Fun Guide - Getaways, Events and Activities North of Toronto

It's going to be a great family weekend. There are getaways, events and activities happening everywhere giving families a ton of options when it comes to having some fun with Dad. Visit our Father's Day page and find a long list of options to do together as a family or to give Dad as a gift and he can enjoy some solo time or with friends. Our page lists some great golf and fishing getaways that I'm sure Dad would really appreciate.

A full list of Father's Day Getaways, Events, Activities, Attractions and other promotions for Dad can be found on our website. These includes golf, fishing, BBQ, buttertart festivals, zip lining and outdoor adventure, mountain biking and more great things tailored for that very special Dad.

Above all else, we recommend you just spend time with Dad. Fun is what you make it, no matter what you do.

Happy Father's Day!

KIDS AND FAMILY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 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 extend the fun. These events would also be within proximity or close to many of Ontario's 'cottage country'.  

~ALLISTON~

FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH: Celebrate Father's Day with Nottawasaga Inn Resort! Enjoy our gourmet buffet brunch featuring garden fresh salads, an exceptional selection of hot items, carving station, made-to-order omelettes, fresh Belgian waffles, and a delectable dessert display. Join us from 10:00am to 1:30pm in the Riverview Dining Room.

~BARRIE~ 


GO CRUISING: Take a beautiful ride on the Serendipity Princess on Lake Simcoe’s Kempenfelt Bay! 

Adventure Park Fun!

 
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: Family Sunday Workshop - Regional artist Kirsty Wilson leads the whole family in creating hands-on collaborative art projects with a wide range of materials. Sign up early on the day of the workshop. Space is limited.

HORSESHOE RESORT ADVENTURE PARK: Fun for the family with the Zip Lining and Treetop Trekking course; build your golf skills and challenge the family to a round of Mini Putt, or explore the Copeland Forest on Segway. Families can also have fun mountain biking on forest trails.

HARDWOOD SKI AND BIKE: Take the forrest trails, hone up on your bike skills and experience the thrill of trail mountain biking. 

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Opening Weekend!

~BRACEBRIDGE~

OPENING DAY AT SANTA'S VILLAGE: New spray pad this year and all your favorites of this iconic family entertainment park. 

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~COLLINGWOOD | THE BLUE MOUNTAINS ~

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

BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS & MET CON BLUE: (June 15) Professional and amatuer BBQ teams compete head to head for cash prizes and supreme bragging rights on the CSBBQA BBQ Circuit. For junior grillers, the Kidz @ Blue competition is open to ages 18 and under. Admission is free and tasting kits are for sale.

SUMMER ATTRACTION PARK BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT: Help Dad feel like a kid again at Blue Mountain Resort. Take the exciting Ridge Runner ride or visit the now-open summer attraction park that includes fun activities like Mountaintop Segway touring, Open-air gondola rides, Mini-putt, Climbing wall and more!

EXPLORE SCENIC CAVES: (June 15 & 16) Father's Day Special at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures. Saturday and Sunday, Fathers receive FREE park admission with paid child admission (ages 3-17) for caves/suspension bridge/mini-golf package. On Father's Day (June 16 only), fathers AND each member of the family receive $20-off an Eco Adventure Tour (guided treetop canopy walking and zip cable gliding). Add the new Thunderbird Twin Zip ride for even more adrenaline-pumping excitement. Age/height/weight restrictions apply. Reservations are required for the Eco Tour. Book online: www.sceniccaves.com, or call: (705) 446-0256 ext. 227.

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~FORESTER FALLS~

RIVER RAFTING:  High family adventure here with river rafting and zip lining!  

Get Movin'

~HALIBURTON~

SIR SAM'S SKI & BIKE:  Take out the bikes and have some outdoor adventure.

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~IROQUIS~

DORAN BAY MODEL SHIP MUSEUM: Dad can also get his fill of maritime history here.

~KINCARDINE~

Teddy Bear Parade: KIDS!! Decorate those wagons, strollers or yourself, and come on out and march in the Teddy Bear Parade!

~MIDLAND | PENETANGUISHENE~

Sweet Sticky Fun!

ANNUAL BUTTERTART FESTIVAL: (June 15) This Saturday, Midland is hosting its first annual buttertart festival. It will be a sweet sticky mess of fun, but who will have the best tart? Downtown Midland will also have outdoor street fun with vendors, buskers and other activities. 

GO CRUISING: In Midland take a cruise on the Miss Midland and see Georgian Bay.

MIDLAND FARMERS' MARKET: Meet farmers and artisans and have a taste of Ontario! Sunday morning 9-1 across from the Midland town dock. 

DOWNTOWN SHOPS AND DOCKS: Check out the shops and docks in beautiful Midland! Walk about and strolling fun for kids and check out one of the largest outdoor mural collections in North America.

GUIDED CANOE OR KAYAK TOURS | GUIDED WALKS | REPTILE SHOW | BIRDS OF PREY SHOW: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. Check their website for details and times.

OLIVER AT KING'S WHARF THEATRE: Take in dinner and show at the waterfront King's Wharf Theatre. Be sure to leave time for a stroll on the boardwalk! Or buy him tickets for a show later in the season. 

Historical and fun!

HISTORY DAY: Let Dad have his fill in some of Ontario's most interesting history at Sainte Marie amond the Hurons or Discovery Harbour.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Sunday evenings in Little Lake Park. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music while the kids play at the park. 

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~MUSKOKA~

DOORS OPEN: Gravenhurst (June 15), Bala and Port Carling (June 16) - Come visit Gravenhurst Opera House, Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre, St. James Anglican Church, D & B's Bed & Breakfast, Auburn Gallery of Fine Art, Peters Players, David Dawson Studio, Heritage Boatworks, Gravenhurst Fire Department No. 1. 

GEORGIAN BAY AIRWAYS: Send Dad off on a flying adventure or go together as a family! Either way, there are a few great places you reach by air for fun times! Go for lunch to Henry's Famous Fish Restaurent in Sans Souci or fly away for a remote fishing experience. They also sell ice cream at their coffee parlour!

BAYVIEW WILDWOOD RESORT: Father's Day Brunch on Sunday June 16th
Beautiful lakeside setting and amazing food for just $19.95/adult, $17.95/ senior, and $10.95/ child (ages 6-12). 

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~WASAGA BEACH~

KITEFEST: (June 15 & 16) Beach and kite fun on beautiful Wasaga Beach. Fun events and activities for the whole family. 

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Quiet time and waterside chats

THE WEEKS AHEAD:

We are happy to report we are well on our way to compiling our TOP 20 SUPER SUMMER FAMILY GETAWAY OFFERS from our members. And whoa! There are some really fun vacation packages at family favorite resorts, cottage-resorts, lodges and hotel/motels.

Happy Birthday Canada! Check out our CANADA DAY page for getaways, events and family parties happening in areas north of Toronto! 

Happy Father's Day, have a great weekend!

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