Family Day Weekend Fun in Orillia & Lake Country

During these long winter months don’t let the cabin fever settle in. Now is a great time to take the family on an outdoor getaway or day trip through Orillia & Lake Country to explore the best of what winter has to offer! This Family Day long weekend, try a new adventure where your kids are front and center, making memories to last a life time!

Exciting Experiences

Snowtubing at Horseshoe Resort: Downhill thrills are what Horseshoe Resort is all about with their signature slopes for skiing and snowboarding, but the fun doesn’t stop there! Snowtubing, cross-country skiing and fat biking are also available. After a day exploring the outdoors, enjoy a family meal at Crazy Horse Sports Bar & Grill or nearby in Craighurst at HQ Restaurant & Taphouse.

Snowmobile at S.M.A.R.T. Adventures: Perfect for kids and families of all ages, learn how to snowmobile from the pros at S.M.A.R.T. Adventures. They provide the gear, introduction to snowmobiling and a fun course to explore at Horseshoe Resort. Call ahead to check conditions and make sure spots are available!

Fun Events & Activities

Fun with Furry Friends: For an adorable adventure you won’t soon forget, take a walk through the woods with some friendly Alpacas at Davidson Estate Alpacas. Feed the animals and hang out with the herd, and even purchase some cozy alpaca wool products to go.

Outdoor Skating Rink and Live Music at Quayle’s Brewery: Start your weekend early at Quayle’s Brewery. Stop by on the weekend to hear some live music during the Live from the Loft series and visit the outdoor skating rink! Grab a bite for the kids, grab a brew for the adults, and enjoy a farm-fun weekend at the brewery!

For the Little Explorers

Discover Local Trails: Sometimes, the adventure is in the journey and it’s good to slow down and find the joys in the small things. Take a leisurely hike and let your kids be the leaders! See what catches their attention along the way. Chickadees in the trees, squirrels running atop the snow, there is winter wildlife all around. Head out to Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve or Scout Valley for canopied trails and spots to stop along the way.

Skiing on Slopes and Trails: Whether your family loves thrilling downhill or slowing down on canopied trails, skiing is in high demand in Orillia & Lake Country. Mount St. Louis Moonstone is a family-run ski resort perfect for beginners to pros alike. At Horseshoe Resort, downhill and cross-country options are available. Hardwood Ski & Bike specializes in cross-country ski with groomed trails of all kinds from leisure to challenging. Rentals available for each location, see websites for rates and online booking options.

Get a head start on your March Break family getaway at an all inclusive resort!

Bayview Wildwood Resort

Generations of families have made Bayview Wildwood Resort their family destination with tons of winter activities for kids of all ages. On the shores of Sparrow Lake enjoy such Canadian past-times as curling, ice fishing, skating, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and more.

Fern Resort

Book an all-inclusive family getaway at Fern Resort! Experience the best that the season has to offer, such as dogsledding, horse-drawn hayrides, private horse-and-cutter rides, and our large, beautiful skating rink on the lake.

However you are planning on spending your Family Day weekend, Orillia & Lake Country is ready to welcome you!

Extend your stay in Orillia after a day of adventuring through the Lake Country region. Book your accommodations at a cozy hotel with amenities and easy access to local restaurants and shops.

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