{"id":2175,"date":"2020-05-17T17:47:34","date_gmt":"2020-05-17T17:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=2175"},"modified":"2021-09-26T20:17:34","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T20:17:34","slug":"places-to-enjoy-in-ontario-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/places-to-enjoy-in-ontario-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to Enjoy in Ontario this Spring"},"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>The above zero temps are here, the snow is beginning to melt, the tulips are starting to sprout and March Break is around the corner\u2026 Spring is definitely in the air! Visit the many maple syrup festivals to find out what\u2019s sappening, kick back and enjoy a live performance, spend time market-ing to eat, shop and people-watch, or get out there for some outdoor adventure! No matter what you\u2019re looking to do this season, you will find it. Ontario is jam-packed full of fun with exciting spring attractions!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Maple Syrup Festivals<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-17-at-1.33.43-PM.png\" alt=\"Children drinking maple syrup\" width=\"263\" height=\"145\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Grab your toque and take part in a Canadian classic! From the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kortright.org\/whats-on\/calendar\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsPWd5Yvu5wIVSb7ACh26lgK_EAAYASAAEgJBp_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kortright Center<\/a>\u00a0(Vaughan) to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maplesyrupfest.com\/island-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Island Lake<\/a>\u00a0(Orangeville), maple syrup festivals are happening all across the province. Get in on the sweet taste of spring at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brontecreek.org\/index.php\/the-park\/featured-events\/maple-festival.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bronte Creek<\/a>\u00a0(Oakville), from March 7th to the 29th and learn about how they harvested maple syrup in the 1800s by interpreters costumed for the 1890&#8217;s.\u00a0 Finish the tour with a stick of delicious maple taffy before\u00a0visiting the various farm animals in the yard. Located just west of Ottawa, in Pakenham,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultons.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Fulton\u2019s Pancake House and Sugar Bush<\/a>\u00a0is a definite treat! Enjoy their maple shoppe and products, along with their mouth-watering pancakes, topped with their very own organic maple syrup. If your sweet tooth needs satisfying, head to Fulton\u2019s! Like your maple syrup with a side of adventure? Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maplesyrupfest.com\/bruces-mill\/?utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_source=GMBlisting&amp;utm_campaign=MapleSyrupFest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bruce\u2019s Mill<\/a>\u00a0(in Stouffville) from March 14th to April 12th for demonstrations, activities, wagon rides \u2013 and while you\u2019re there, try out their treetop adventure. There\u2019s nothing more Canadian than enjoying the great outdoors and experiencing what\u2019s on tap!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Markets<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-17-at-1.33.48-PM.png\" alt=\"Giant apple with a smiley face\" width=\"262\" height=\"136\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From farmers\u2019 to crafts, spring markets are sure to please. Spend the day strolling among the stalls at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickeringmarkets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pickering Markets<\/a>, Barrie\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/400market.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">400 Flea Market<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aberfoyleantiquemarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Aberfoyle\u2019s Antique Market<\/a>. If you\u2019re in the market for a busy day of fun, you will be sure to find that here. If you\u2019re in the area, don\u2019t miss out on Ottawa\u2019s most popular tourist attraction,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/byward-market.com\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Byward Market<\/a>!\u00a0Home to over 600 unique businesses, the market includes specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and more! Want an outside experience? Head to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/downeysfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Downey\u2019s Farm and Estate Winery<\/a>\u00a0to run around in the Farmyard Play Area or peruse the fresh-baked pies, breads and treats. For a grape experience, give their award-winning wines a try! Did we mention there are farm rides? Get up close and personal with the animals \u2013 it\u2019s fun for all ages! Looking to take a bite out of something new? Head to Colborne for some year-round, 7 days a week fun at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thebigapple.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Big Apple<\/a>\u00a0to enjoy their bakery, restaurant, country store, market shops and attractions. And don\u2019t forget to stop for a selfie in front of the world\u2019s biggest apple-shaped observatory!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Concerts\/Shows<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-17-at-1.33.56-PM.png\" alt=\"Three people singing into microphones\" width=\"261\" height=\"142\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to celebrate spring with a little culture? Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westben.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Westben<\/a>\u00a0Concerts in the Barn, starting March 6th. Relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of Beethoven, mix it up at the electric music workshop on the 19th or act out at the improv workshop on the 21st! Looking to add a little drama to your life? Get a cinematic experience at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/brockvilleartscentre.com\/march\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Brockville Arts Centre<\/a>\u00a0this month for shows including: 2020 Oscar nominated films, Four Season Dance Academy, Canada Rocks and more. Drink your double-double and embrace some canuck fun with the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohcanadaeh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Oh Canada, Eh<\/a>\u00a0Dinner Show in Niagara Falls. Now that\u2019s some spring fun!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Outdoor Adventure<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-17-at-1.34.02-PM.png\" alt=\"Women sitting in a plane\" width=\"262\" height=\"147\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to blow the dust off those winter blues! Give fly-in fishing a try at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sudburyaviation.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Sudbury Aviation<\/a>! They operate 12 fly-in fishing camps where you can take in the scenic beauty, while you fish for trophy sized walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and speckled trout. All fun, nothing fishy \u2013 except the fish, of course! Or, experience a whole new side of spring at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawkeye.ca\/toronto-falconry-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hawkeye<\/a>, where you can let your enthusiasm fly.\u00a0 Join a workshop and learn all about falconry, flying your own falcon at the end of your day \u2013 it\u2019s an experience you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you got some great ideas for Spring activities.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t forget to check our website for more ideas.\u00a0 Search and save all your ideas so you never forget them on your own personal SFG itinerary!<\/p>\n<p>Happy Spring!<\/p>\n<p>Natalie &amp; Phil  <\/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>The above zero temps are here, the snow is beginning to melt, the tulips are starting to sprout and March Break is around the corner\u2026 Spring is definitely in the air! 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