The Great Northern Country of Ontario

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Ontario has some of the best & top notch sites for travelling & vacationing in. Whether one is up for a road trip into the Great Northern Climate of Ontario for adventure into the great outdoors or rather for more of a relaxing note in a cottage like setting or a campsite. One can find many different fun filled activities throughout the seasons. Especially in the summer months, few take the drive up North for a merrier pleasure for a state of relaxation within a cottage setting set into nature. Then in the winter months of the year, many go for a more of an adventurous nature, whether it be for a skiing trip or even to step forth onto some of the best trails for snowmobiling and than, there are some whom venture off into a more relaxing winter sporting, where some mainly go for an ice fishing adventure onto a frozen lake!!!!

Northern Ontario is subdivided between the Northeastern Regions & Northwestern Regions. The Regions that are North & East of Lake Huron & Superior lies the Northeastern Region. Within this Region, lies many Counties & Districts and some of them are well known to many, simply for the vast cottage, camping & travelling lifestyles shared by many. Some Counties found within this Region are Sudbury, Algoma, Cochrane, Nipissing & Mantoulin, Parry Sound & Muskoka. The Region that is just North and West of Lake Superior and West of the Hudson & James Bay is called Northwestern Ontario. As well as, most of the Subarctic Ontario is included in this Region too. The Northwest goes all the way to the Manitoba-Ontario Boarder Line!!!

In Ontario North Country there is a vast difference within the climate. The Canadian Shield covers most of Northern Ontario, in which is a vastly rocky plateau terrain. In the winter months, its extremely cold in temperature, where as in the summer months of the year, its extremely hot!!!

Most of the cottage lifestyles are mainly within the Muskoka, Huntsville, North Bay & Parry Sound Regions, and the surrounding areas. Within these Regions, one can find some of the most breath taking scenes & views throughout the seasons. Some cottages rest on the banks of some lakes & bays, where one can over look a view of the lake & tree lines throughout the seasons. The summer months are by far the best time of year to take advantage of the great weather for water sports & camp fires. Then in the winter months, one can enjoy the merrier pleasures of winter sports like snowmobiling, skating, cross-country skiing & even snow showing. And then get all cozied up in front of a nice toasted fire or wood stove with a nice cup of coco or hot chocolate while breathing in the winter landscapes of nature!!!!

In Northern Ontario, there are just a few towns that are quite appealing for tourists & cottage goers, in which have such a unique friendliness & that warm hearted touch, as well as that feeling that is shared amongst good strangers, neighbours & friends. These towns are very beautiful to visit throughout the seasons, especially within the warmer months of the year. In particular, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Parry Sound, North Bay, Hunstville, Muskoka, Owen Sound & the Lake Simcoe areas. One will find that these areas have the most interesting cottages around, as well as a few other Northern Regions within Ontario alone!!!!

For those whom are into seizing all the moments of nature & enjoying the great outdoors. Within the Fall months of the year, the Lake Simcoe area has by far some of the best views for those whom are into enjoying all the colorful colors that Fall has to offer, and that cool Fall crisp air too. Then in the winter months of the year, Lake Simcoes is known to completely freeze over for those whom like to go ice fishing and is recognized as being the "Ice Fishing Capital" of Ontario, to many alike!!!!

In the Parry Sound area, one can find that it resides within the 30,000 Island District of the Georgian Bay Region. Parry Sound has some of the most breath taking scenic views that simply touch the eyes, and even ones' soul. While many partake in some water sporting activities within the warmer months of the year, the Georgian Bay Area in Parry Sound is well known to holding just a few sunken treasures at the bottom of the Bay. Some sunken treasures that some may have noted about lie in a small underwater graveyard filled with some sunken ships. Than there are those, whom are into the scuba diving adventures and venture off into the deep waters of the Georgian Bay & view the underwater world within the Great Northern Region of Parry Sound!!!! To find out more about the Parry Sound Region & related travel articles, as well as to find out all the festivities & history about the region, and much much more can be found here: http://www.parrysound.worldweb.com/

When one ventures out into the Great Northern Regions of Ontario, especially within the Muskoka Region. Here you will be welcomed with the magical touches of the beautiful nature scenes of Canada, and will come to know the Canadian Shield by seeing touches of pink in the granite rock that surrounds the region. There are many majestic & mystical picturesque waterfalls that can leave a very charming touch to ones' spirit and can simply uplift any kind of spirit or mood into a much heightened degree of serenity and a state of calmness. Muskoka lies within the middle of two of the most beautiful regions within Northern Ontario alone, of which is to the East is the Algonquin Park Region and than, to the West is the Georgian Bay Region, as well one can find many charming small towns here, of which are known as Bracebridge; Gravenhurst; Huntsville, and the Townships of Georgian Bay, Lake of Bays and the Mukoka Lakes. Each region offers a very unique & diversified experience within there accommodations, yearly festivals & activities, dining establishments & attractions, as well as many fun-filled outdoor activities. To find out more about the Muskoka Region, one can find all the informative infomation here: http://www.discovermuskoka.ca/ As well, one can find a very detailed magazine on Muskoka here: http://www.muskokamagazine.com/sitepages/?about=1 and for those whom are wanting to know more about the cottage lifestyle, one can find a useful magazine here: http://www.cottagelife.com/index.php/ci_id/3982/la_id/1.htm

Northern Ontario holds one of the largest parks within Ontario and is highly known as Algonquin Park. For those daring to go into the depths of nature & the wilderness of the great outdoors. One can come eye to eye with some of the most fascinating faces of nature. Some can partake in many outdoor adventures, such as taking nature hikes, fishing, camping, canoeing, road trips with many sight seeing locations and even stop for a nice panic along the shores of one of the many lakes the park can offer. One can find out all about what the Algonquin Park can offer and other things to note about. The link can be found here: http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/

If one is into the winter sporting of Snowmobiling one can find many scenic trails for snowmobiling in Northern Ontario. When partaking on these trails, some may notice that there is somewhat of a different lifestyle set to these trails and is somewhat peculiar in nature. On these trails one will see just how beautiful Ontario's wilderness is, by viewing breath taking views of frozen waterfalls and many different rugged Northern landscapes, while travelling through some of the most deeply forested spots within Northern Ontario. And many may come eye to eye with some of the most fascinating wildlife creatures known to Canada alone. There are many welcoming accommodations to take note on too, such as lodges, hotels & motels, Bed & Breakfasts, Restaurants, Bar & Grills, Fuel stops & Variety stores and much much more can be found here: http://www.ontarioswildernessregion.com/ In which, this site also has a listing of the trails & offers a detailed Google Map of Northern Ontario & a listing of Accommodations. As well as other particular attractions and events that Northern Ontario offers throughout the other seasons of the year!!!

For those Ski & Snow Boarder enthusiasts out there, there is a place located in Collingwood called Blue Mountain. The location where Blue Mountain resides, situates a small nestled village situated at the foot of the sloops and is there for those whom are into partaking into many different adventures & ventures of touring many unique shops, vastly cultured restaurants & bars and many other industries within a very distinctive nature. There are also many interesting & diversified in nature activities for all. Whether one is into a fun filled activity filled with a rush of adrenalin or for those whom are into the serenity of relaxing in a day spa, and than there are many fun filled family activities too. This village can have everything within a walking distance, and is set for those whom rather be on foot than behind the wheel of their car. So once you park your vehicle for your vacation & unload into a relaxing room in one of the many resorts, you can than step forth into the village & just have everything within arms reach!!!! To find out all about what the Village of Blue Mountain has to offer and much much more, the link to the website can be found here: http://www.bluemountain.ca/index.htm

A lot of the young crowded adults & teenagers mostly venture off to the Sauble Beach & Wasaga Beach areas in the summer months of the year. In which, there are so many events that are catered to all ages & generations as well, and can hold many live concerts & festival events, and water sporting events that cater to a vast selection of competitions. Than there are many whom also venture off to these Beach locations and partake in many water sporting activities such as wake-boarding, sea-doing, riding a watercraft, jet-skiing, wind-surfing, motoring, sailing, fishing, water-skiing & of course lots and lots of swimming. Many go for the merrier pleasure of soaking up the sun on a nice warm summers day on a calm & comforting beach location. One can also find many people playing volleyball or making sand castles in the sand. In these Beach towns, there are many people whom rent out cottages or own a cottage, and one can also find many parks that can cater to those whom want to pitch a tent or park an RV or trailer and simply relax for a weekend, a week or two!!!

For any of you whom have visited the Sauble Beach area in the summer months can remember some of the most memorable memories of soaking up the sun, sitting around a camp fire, fishing or playing volleyball or soccer on the beach. In the summer months of the year, especially on the long weekends like May 24, Canada Day, the Civic Holiday & of course the Labour Day weekend. One will see how fast the beaches & the streets crowd up with people of all ages & generations. When strolling down Main Street, one can find many different niches in which can cater to any kind of taste for those strolling eyes that are looking for a bite to eat whether its a standardized pub fare or a gourmet meal or even a seafood affair, there is simply something for everyones' taste here. Sauble Beach is located on Huron Bay, and has some of the most breath taking and clearest views for one to experience & simply, goes for miles on end, and one can just take in some of the most beautiful and serene sunsets ever!!! One can find much more about Sauble Beach here: http://saublebeachevents.com/index.php?option=com_flippingbook&view=book&id=2&page=1&Itemid=66l
In which is a full magazine of all one needs to know about the Sauble Beach and surrounding areas!!!

Where as, Wasaga Beach is situated on Nottawasaga Bay of which is part of the Georgian Bay. Within the Town of Wasaga, one can find that there are eight different beaches and recreational areas to take note on, in which are all located on the longest fresh water beach, 14 kilometers of soft sand. Wasaga Beach is home to many visitors of all ages & generations whom are looking to have that relaxing touch & also to have some fun time, while soaking up all the summer rays of the sun within the summer months of the year. One can find many diversified dining establishments in which can cater to any taste within todays society of the cuisine world. Wasaga holds many diversified dining establishments within many family restaurants, pubs & taverns, casual to fine dining, and many fast food establishments too. Here in Wasaga they take pride in the saying that "Life's a Beach," due to the way of life that many residents & visitors hold close to their hearts!!! One can find out all about Wasaga Beach here: http://www.wasagabeach.com/WasagaBeach/docs/Tourism/WB2010.pdf
In which is a full magazine of all one needs to know about the Wasaga Beach & surrounding areas, and also holds a historical view of the past!!!

For those whom are wanting to get away only for a weekend & have a relaxing spa experience set into the wilderness scenes of the Great Northern Climate of Ontario. There are two spa retreats that are just located just outside of Toronto. The first one is known as the Deerhurst Resort within the Muskoka Region & lies within the Pennisula Lake District and can portray many styles of the cottage coutures. Within this resort, it offers a little bit more than just the Spa experience. One can find many vast & different styles of adventure packages for all ages & generations such as, Live Entertainment, Ski packages filled with Cross Country Skiing to Down Hill Skiing excursions to ice skating adventures, indoor & outdoor sporting adventures for all ages, and much much more. One can find within the Spa & Relaxation packages such accommodations as many different facials, Body & Massage Packages, as well as many manicures & pedicures too. Here one can simply unwind from the hustle and bustle of many daily activities and work lifestyles, and the spa can be a place where one can find a very serene style of relaxation. In which, one can leave feeling very rejuvenated & relaxed at the end of ones' stay, within a state of calmness to the mind, body & soul within a sense of revitalizing tranquility & serenity!!!! One can find all about this spa here: http://www.deerhurstresort.com/deerhurst_resort.html

Whereas one can find a very old world charmed Spa Retreat called Ste. Anne's in Grafton, in which is just located outside of Toronto. This spa has a very quaint & unique quality to it and is set within a very cozy & comfortable environment, and is situated amongst many miles of the Northern Country Side within many scenes of rolling hills. One can also find many different spa packages that will help rejuvenate & soothe ones' senses and state of mind. And this spa offers many exquisite cuisine dishes filled with many scrumptious delights, in which are all prepared from the very world renowned Chief Christopher Ennew. This spa has a worldly charm to many, and is classified as achieving a world-class status within the international society of Spas. The staff all focus on helping many escape the everyday lifestyles' of stress & focus simply, on the well being of the mind & body!!! To find out all about Ste. Anne's Spa, one can find the link here: http://www.steannes.com/

"Within the Northern Ontario Region, one can simply become one with nature & find many charming enduring qualities within many states of intriguing qualities of relaxation & serenity, and many degrees of joyfulness & fulfillment to ones' senses within the many seasons of color!!!!"

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