{"id":2522,"date":"2020-12-21T20:58:34","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=2522"},"modified":"2021-09-26T20:19:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T20:19:57","slug":"plan-a-guys-getaway-this-winter-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/plan-a-guys-getaway-this-winter-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"PLAN A GUYS\u2019 GETAWAY THIS WINTER 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>Who says weekend getaways are just for the girls? If you\u2019re looking to plan a guys trip this winter please make sure to always check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/emergency-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/emergency-information<\/a>\u00a0for up to date COVID -19 restrictions and protocols.\u00a0 Whether you are planning a guy\u2019s trip with family or friends, despite the many restrictions there are still many great activities and adventures to be had. Try something new and daring like ice climbing, ice fishing or snowmobiling. Book a resort that lets you hit the slopes and do apres ski after or relax at a spa for some well needed R&amp;R. Bonding time is always a welcome way to bring in a new year and an excuse to get outside in the chilly winter months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Resorts\u00a0&amp; Spas<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-21-at-3.48.14-PM.png\" alt=\"Outdoor thermal spa\" width=\"262\" height=\"138\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you can still book a resort with your bubble and do it safely! Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluemountain.ca\/things-to-do\/activities\/winter-activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Blue Mountain<\/a> in Collingwood, for their ski and stay packages. Hit the slopes during the day and order room service at night for apres ski. Blue Mountain also has an extensive spa where you can indulge in the ultimate R&amp;R after a long day on the hills. Nearby, winter offers a different backdrop for a day at the thermal baths at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scandinave.com\/blue-mountain\/en\/baths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Scandinave Spa<\/a> to relax those sore muscles after skiing. Make sure to book well in advance.\u00a0Near Orillia, <a href=\"https:\/\/horseshoeresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Horseshoe Resort<\/a> is an ideal place for a variety of activities on offer for your crew.\u00a0Not only are there 29 downhill ski and snowboard runs as well as 30km of cross country ski trails on offer day and night, there is so much more. Fly off tubing hills, glide on slopeside skating trails, go fat biking and snowshoeing, or try a guided snowmobiling tour through a forest trail via <a href=\"https:\/\/horseshoeresort.com\/activities\/winter-activities\/yamaha-adventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Yamaha adventures<\/a>. The resort has also renovated its 44 Slopeside condos, which are fully furnished with a gourmet kitchen and fireplace, overlooking the ski hills.\u00a0For those Muskoka-bound, <a href=\"https:\/\/deerhurstresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Deerhurst Resort<\/a> is your base and offers a slew of activities including your classic Canadian sports, <a href=\"https:\/\/deerhurstresort.com\/activities\/winter-activities\/snowmobiling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">snowmobiling tours<\/a>, a ski hill next door at <a href=\"https:\/\/skihiddenvalley.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hidden Valley Highlands<\/a>, and new to the resort, Fat Tire Biking, where you off-road on a bicycle with oversized\u00a0tires.\u00a0 Cozy cabin-like rooms await you after a full-day of winter exploration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Dog Sledding<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-21-at-3.48.20-PM.png\" alt=\"Person dogsledding \" width=\"256\" height=\"143\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For a truly unique Canadian winter experience, make your way out to Muskoka and try a dog sledding tour, which is perfect for small groups. <a href=\"http:\/\/northridgeranch.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">North Ridge Ranch<\/a> located in Huntsville is a family-run business where their guides take you out into the forest led by their Alaskan huskies for a magical day of exploring! In Parry Sound, try an overnight at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahmiclakeresort.com\/winter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ahmic Lake Resort<\/a> where you can choose from dog sledding, snowmobiling, or even a sleigh ride during the day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ice Climbing<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-21-at-3.48.27-PM.png\" alt=\"Person Ice climbing\" width=\"262\" height=\"133\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get the adrenaline pumping with your group for an adventure ice climbing in some of Ontario\u2019s most beautiful destinations. A little over an hour away from Toronto, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneaxepursuits.com\/ice-climbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">One Axe Pursuits<\/a> in Elora where you\u2019ll climb 60-foot ice climbing routes. Expert instruction, belay, and full equipment are included.\u00a0At Kushog Lake in Bracebridge, you\u2019ll have two different climbs at 70-100 vertical feet in the gorgeous forests of Muskoka with the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/livoutside.ca\/tours\/ice-climbing-intro-to-ice-adventure-muskoka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Liv Outside<\/a> guides, ideal for beginner and intermediate climbers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Winter Sports: Skiing, Snowboarding, and More!<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-21-at-3.48.35-PM.png\" alt=\"People snowboarding\" width=\"257\" height=\"140\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the year to hit the slopes! Try a new hill or go to your favourite with your boy bubble.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hockley.com\/ski-snowboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hockley Valley<\/a> in Mono offers 16 ski runs and two terrain parks. 20 minutes north of Barrie, <a href=\"https:\/\/mountstlouis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mount St. Louis Moonstone<\/a> is one of the most popular ski resorts in Ontario and is ideal for beginners. It offers 36 slopes, 9 chair lifts, and 3 magic carpet lifts. For advanced levels, the resort offers 6 black diamond hills. Make it a weekend with the boys at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/park\/arrowhead\/activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Arrowhead Provincial Park<\/a>. Not only do they have 28 km of classic ski trails, 8km of snowshoe trails, and a tube hill, they are also best known for their ice skating trail. Skate through the magical forest of their 1.3 km skating trail and don\u2019t miss out on their Fire and Ice Night where you can skate in the night lit by tiki torches. Make sure to visit during a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds.\u00a0\u00a0Near Ottawa, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calabogie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Calabogie Peaks<\/a> features a 761 foot vertical drop and a long green trail, ideal for beginners. 25 minutes west of Kanata, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountpakenham.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mount Pakenham<\/a>, known for its great conditions for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing trails.\u00a0Get off the beaten path at <a href=\"https:\/\/hiawathahighlands.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hiawatha Highlands<\/a> in Sault Ste. Marie to ski and skate along 50km of trails that are lit until 10 p.m. Snowshoeing and fat biking are also available.<\/p>\n<p>Be safe and have a wonderful winter season!<\/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>Who says weekend getaways are just for the girls? If you\u2019re looking to plan a guys trip this winter please make sure to always check https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/emergency-information\u00a0for up to date COVID -19 restrictions and protocols.\u00a0 Whether you are planning a guy\u2019s trip with family or friends, despite the many restrictions there are still many great activities&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-2522","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\/2522","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=2522"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2522\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3674,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2522\/revisions\/3674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}