{"id":1001,"date":"2016-05-17T15:59:52","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T15:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:06:15","slug":"vacation-resorts-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/vacation-resorts-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacation resorts in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our articles are often focused on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/attractions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">attractions<\/a> and activities that you can do once you are in a city or town. And there are a LOT of those! But sometimes, it is nice to just hang out at a beautiful and\/or activity-filled <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/accommodations-resorts-spas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resort<\/a> and not worry about leaving the property unless you want to explore the region. Today\u2019s newsletter offers some suggestions for resorts that are designed to offer everything you need for a great holiday, right on the property.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1004\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.47.07-AM-300x195.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-05-17 at 11.47.07 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.47.07-AM-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.47.07-AM.png 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Ontario &#8211; Family<\/p>\n<p>Central Ontario encompasses much of \u201ccottage country\u201d, Ontario\u2019s much-written about area of lakes, forests and Canadian Shield rock, and the region is a wonderful place for a family vacation. For those without a cottage of their own, there are lots of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/central-ontario\/accommodations-resorts-spas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">places to stay<\/a> in cottage country, ranging from renting a cottage through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CanadaStays.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CanadaStays<\/a> to hunkering down at a family resort which offers everything you and your kids could ever want.\u00a0 Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.severnlodge.on.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Severn Lodge<\/a> with supervised kids\u2019 activities and evening entertainment. Or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shamrocklodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Shamrock Lodge<\/a> \u2013 an all inclusive family beach resort. Or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hvmuskoka.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hidden Valley Resort<\/a>, the only lakeside\/skiside resort in Muskoka.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1003\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.45.21-AM-300x170.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-05-17 at 11.45.21 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.45.21-AM-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.45.21-AM.png 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Central Ontario &#8211; Couples<\/p>\n<p>While we often think of taking a lakeside holiday with kids, why not bring just your sweetie? There is something very romantic about watching the sun setting over the lake with a glass of champagne and your significant other. Take a hike on one of Ontario\u2019s many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontariotrails.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">trails<\/a> or rent bikes and meander through small, charming towns, stopping to share a pastry or ice cream cone. While all of the resorts above welcome couples too, there are a few that specifically target adults. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jwrosseau.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> was named one of the ten best resort views by National Geographic and offers a luxurious spa. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.killarneylodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Killarney Lodge<\/a> in Algonquin Park has beautiful private waterfront cabins that include a personal canoe, dining and spectacular views. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.couplesresort.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Couples resort<\/a> is a 5-star romantic getaway with both summer &amp; winter activities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1005 alignleft\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.49.47-AM-300x148.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-05-17 at 11.49.47 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.49.47-AM-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.49.47-AM.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1002\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Muskoka_Chairs____1.1MB-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"Muskoka_Chairs____1.1MB\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Muskoka_Chairs____1.1MB-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Muskoka_Chairs____1.1MB.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Southwestern Ontario<\/p>\n<p>Southwestern Ontario is a big region, with many different cities and towns. There are lots of options for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/southwestern-ontario\/accommodations-resorts-spas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resort accommodations<\/a>, but choosing your destination in the first step. If you are considering Lake Huron\u2019s sunsets and beaches, think about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evergreenresortredbay.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Evergreen Resort<\/a> with 40 cozy cottages.\u00a0 Or, if golf is your thing, it is hard to beat <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cobblebeach.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cobble Beach<\/a>, a Four Season Waterfront Golf Resort on 574 gorgeous acres. You can even put the pedal to the metal and drive your RV to one of SW Ontario\u2019s RV resorts, like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shamadonresort.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Shamadon RV Resort,<\/a> a luxury RV resort on 127 acres.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1006\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.53.07-AM-300x168.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2016-05-17 at 11.53.07 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.53.07-AM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Screen-shot-2016-05-17-at-11.53.07-AM.png 637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Northern Ontario<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering an outdoor-focussed holiday, you have to look northward. With the incredible natural surroundings, pristine lakes and rivers and abundant wildlife, this is not the place to bring your Playstation! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/northern-ontario\/accommodations-resorts-spas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resorts in Northern Ontario<\/a> are all about fishing, hunting, hiking, boating and swimming. Many resorts are 4-season (although access might differ in the winter months) with snowmobiling, ice fishing and more.\u00a0 For a fishing vacation on a 4 sq. mile private island on the French River, look up <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cranes-lochavenlodge.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Crane\u2019s Lochaven Wilderness Lodge<\/a>. In the same area, contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frenchriverresorts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">French River Resorts Association<\/a>; they have a list of resorts along this historical voyageurs route. Or go really remote and try a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wilderness-air-escapes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Wilderness Air Fly-In Fishing Adventure<\/a> and touch down on one of 25 untouched lakes.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to book into a resort that has everything and not move, or use one as a base for exploring or plan a romantic getaway with your significant other, Ontario has the accommodation for you. From kids\u2019s camps and entertainment, to adult only resorts and spas, you need look no further.\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/festivals-fairs-and-events.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">festivals and events<\/a> that take place year round too \u2013 they are a fun addition to any stay!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our articles are often focused on the attractions and activities that you can do once you are in a city or town. And there are a LOT of those! But sometimes, it is nice to just hang out at a beautiful and\/or activity-filled resort and not worry about leaving the property unless you want to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ontario-region"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1001"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3585,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001\/revisions\/3585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}