Rob Heming
Sales Representative
Realty Executives Plus Ltd.
Looking for something to do with your family this long weekend? You are in the right place as there are many things to do up in Cottage Country. The following list includes some of the activities taking place:
72nd Annual Winterama
(All Weekend Long - A full schedule of events can be found here - https://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/discover/resources/Winterama/Winterama-Schedule-3.pdf)
The long weekend is kicking off in Penetanguishene with the longest-running winter carnival in Ontario. Winterama promises to be bigger and better, with many events planned to entertain young and old alike. Some of the notable events taking place at Winterama this year are:
Skate Trail and Frosty Winter Fun at Discovery Harbour
(Friday 6pm - 9pm, Saturday 12pm - 9pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm, and Monday 12pm - 4pm)
Come and enjoy outdoor skating on the 1km skate trail loop that circles around the historic site. Also take part in snowshoeing, crokicurl and a kid’s snow tube run! Skates, helmets and snowshoes are available free of charge. For full details visit - http://www.discoveryharbour.on.ca/dh/en/SkateTrail/index.htm
Ontario Family Ice Fishing Weekend
The Family Fishing Weekend is taking place on February 15th - 17th, 2020. During this time, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario without having to buy a fishing licence. While it will be free to fish, you must follow the fishing rules:
And if you do not have the equipment, there are several locations that offer free equipment rentals (just make sure to call ahead and check availability) - https://www.tackleshare.com/loaner-sites/.
For full details - https://www.ontario.ca/page/licence-free-family-fishing
Wye Marsh
Have Fun Outdoors this Family Day at the Wye Marsh. There will be fun and interactive activities all day, from 10 am to 4 pm. Explore the trails by ski or snowshoe and stop to hand feed chickadees. Warm-up by an open fire while roasting bannock and sipping cedar or wintergreen tea. Experience the best of winter fun by taking on the Wye Marsh Winter Olympic Challenge and see some of our native reptiles and amphibians up close and learn what makes them unique. For full details visit - https://www.wyemarsh.com/family-day
Backyard Bird Count Family Day Weekend
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is happening on February 14th -17th, 2020. The four-day event is free and is open to bird watchers of all ages and skill levels. Participants watch birds for any length of time on one or more days of the count and enter their tallies. For full details visit - https://gbbc.birdcount.org
And lastly, there are many different places that you can go out and enjoy some skiing with the family!
Rob Heming at Realty Executives on the Bay
specializes in tourism accommodation, recreational and multi-residential properties,
as well as fine homes and waterfront cottages.
