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GETAWAY TO ... Amid the beauty of
Algonquin Park, the boutique, fi ve-star
Couples Resort is adults-only, with romantic
candlelit dinners, in-room fi replaces and
extra-large Jacuzzis (www.couplesresort.ca).
The family-operated Westwind Inn is the
ultimate, year-round adult hideaway—for
couples, singles or seniors—with hammocks
for two, in-room fi replaces, evening bonfi res
and outdoor whirlpool. The inn, built of
western red cedar, has been recently
renovated and is suited for those looking
for a quiet, romantic retreat in a wilderness
setting of towering pines to the call of the
loon. The Briars Resort on Lake Simcoe
off ers a Mid-week Romance Escape package
with luxury accommodation, gourmet
meals and a couple’s aromatherapy massage
BANANA BOAT, FERN RESORT
(www.briars.ca). The wedding coordinators
at The Waring House custom design every
the moment and to focus on the surroundings. of ski terrain at Blue Mountain Resort. detail, from themes and menus, to indoor
GIVE THIS A TRY ... There’s no shortage of The resort is nirvana for active travellers— and outdoor settings. The country inn is
choices at Deerhurst Resort near Huntsville, including Mountaintop Segway Tours, a close to the wineries and craft breweries of
with a busy, year-round menu of activities rock climbing wall, technical mountain Prince Edward County, artisan shops in
such as golfi ng, boating, Treetop Trekking, bike trails, rope courses and a wintertime Bloomfi eld and Picton, farm stands groaning
horseback riding, skiing, snowmobiling, terrain park for freestyle skiers (www. with fresh produce and the beaches at
skating and sleigh rides (www.deerhurst bluemountain.ca). Energetic families will Sandbanks Provincial Park (www.waring
resort.com). If winter doesn’t slow you down, fi nd their groove at Fern Resort with house.com). In the peace of a cottage
Bayview Wildwood Resort may have what activities such as broomball, hockey and country setting, Port Cunnington Lodge &
you need. In the snowy season, there is ice dog sledding in winter to paintball and Resort makes for a perfect wedding or
skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing and hiking and biking trails in summer. romantic getaway venue—especially
cross-country skiing on groomed trails. Come popular outside of the summer months
warm weather, there is canoeing and kayaking EFFORTLESSLY ROMANTIC when the resort is busy with family travel.
on Sparrow Lake or exploring the trails YOU ARE ... in search of some quality Open seasonally only—from May to
through the Canadian Shield. Horseshoe “us time,” without unnecessary distractions October—most of the resort’s well-appointed
Resort has the latest and greatest in snow- or demands. cottages come with fi replaces and a
making technology, creating a snow tubing BECAUSE ... taking time for the little million dollar view over Lake of Bays.
hill and skiing and snowboarding runs things and paying attention to the small The focus is on a low-key, relaxed experi-
like no other (www.horseshoeresort.com). details are fantastic ways to maintain a ence with no TVs or distractions; just time
In winter, snow lovers can explore 251 acres spark in a relationship. and space to reconnect and rekindle the
romantic fl ame. Footprints Resort near
Bancroft is a lakeside, romantic boutique
DINING ROOM, THE WARING HOUSE
property for adults only with a full range
of accommodation choices, from rooms,
villas and cabins to deluxe camping sites
(www.footprintsresort.com). “Country inn
chic” describes the heritage, four-diamond
setting of the Millcroft Inn & Spa. The
inn’s R&R Rekindle the Romance two-
night package includes accommodation,
a romantic dinner and couples massage
(www.vintage-hotels.com).
MORE INFORMATION
Resorts of Ontario members include more
than 100 resort hotels, resort lodges, cottage
resorts and intimate country inns. Check
the Resorts of Ontario website for informa-
tion and an on-line reservations service
(www.resortsofontario.com).
