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Plan a Travel Experience You Won’t Soon Forget!
If you’re looking for an exciting getaway destination this year, we’ve found eight experiences that just might fit the bill. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply planning a family vacation, these unique accommodations will surprise and delight anyone you bring along. Each corner of rural Ontario has something special to offer year round; the tricky part is deciding which one to do first!
Go Glamping in Port Rowan – Glamour Camping or “glamping” is a stylish and comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors. Take a break from the usual hotel experience at Long Point Eco-Adventures where luxury glamping accommodations which are not only unique to the Long Point area, but to Ontario! Their Wilderness Suite’s design is purely Canadian with inspiration taken from one of Long Point Eco Adventures owners’ experience in Africa climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Book a zipline tour and visit the local winery and observatory while you’re there. Camping will never be the same again.
Charter a Yacht in Midland - Gather up to six people and set sail for a one night or one week all-inclusive adventure aboard your own personal yacht. All 43′ of this modern luxury yacht is made for comfort. Let your professional captain and cook steer you across Georgian Bay and the North Channel while you stargaze, sip champagne and enjoy the ride.
Go Winter Camping in a Yurt in Port Elgin – Visit Bruce County’s McGregor Point and stay in one of the 16 yurts in the provincial park. A yurt is an eight-sided, tent-like structure installed on a wooden deck floor. It can accommodate up to six people and is accessible by vehicle. Each is equipped with electric heat, electric outlet and table and chairs. There’s also a fire pit, kitchen shelter, picnic tables and a propane barbeque with a side burner. Available for booking all year round, visit in the winter for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or ice skating through the park trails.
Stay in a Lighthouse in Bruce Mines – Wake to the lapping of waves, be a Keeper of the Light at the 1907 McKay Island Lighthouse on Lake Huron. It is one of the few lighthouses in Ontario offering accommodations. The lighthouse is an all season lighthouse; watch the freighters in summer, enjoy the fall colours, listen to the November gales and snowmobile the trails of the North Channel in winter. The lighthouse accommodates six people and comes complete with a fully equipped kitchen and a library.
Have a Teepee Adventure on Manitoulin Island - Your overnight teepee adventure begins with a fantastic horseback adventure through beautiful Manitoulin Island’s varied terrain. This adventure is a great way to spend time in the Manitoulin wilderness. Guests will be instructed on how to erect the very teepee they will be staying in for the evening. Your experience includes propane heater, cots, sleeping bags and pillows as well as snacks on the trail an traditional Aboriginal feast, storytelling around a campfire, and breakfast the next morning.
Rent your Own Farmhouse in Douglas – Dwyer’s Farmhouse is a very unique farm experience for your family. The century-old farmhouse is rented out exclusively to you. Bring the family and stay on a working farm…and have the place to yourself! Don’t forget to feed the hens and gather fresh eggs for your breakfast. Cuddle the barn kittens and treat the work horses to an apple or carrot. Pick some fresh produce from the garden. Relax and watch the cattle graze or spend the day exploring the Ottawa Valley. When evening comes you can roast a marshmallow on the bonfire and gaze at the stars. Then settle in for the night in Dwyer’s Farmhouse. It will be just like the sleepovers you used to have at Grandma’s farm. Your children will cherish the memories and want to come back to stay again and again.
Take a Treetop Getaway in Perth - If you’ve ever secretly dreamed of being part of the Swiss Family Robinson, then this is your chance. But, better yet, this tree house comes with all the modern amenities. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a microwave, toaster oven, fridge, hotplate, coffee maker, and all the dishes and pots and pans you need. There is also a BBQ available for use. There is hot and cold running water in the kitchen and a sink and composting toilet in the bathroom. They’ve even installed a gas fireplace to take the chill off of the cool nights. The tree house will sleep six comfortably.
Spend the Night in a Monestary in Bracebridge - An order of Anglican brothers, The Society of Saint John the Evangelist, ministered to the region from 1928-1983 from this monastery. The property, distinguished by a working bell tower, has been tastefully renovated into a 4,000 square-foot light and airy home. This 1.4 acre riverfront property is in a quiet residential neighbourhood on the east bank of the Muskoka River in Bracebridge, and central to all the fabulous attractions that Muskoka offers.
–Erin
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