News Release
Hamilton
Halton Brant Region, November 19, 2012 - If crowded mall parking lots, long
lineups and uninspired gift choices leave you feeling like you’ve somehow ended
up on the naughty list, consider dashing off to Hamilton Halton Brant for a
holiday getaway this year.
Stroll charming streets for one-of-a-kind finds
Hamilton
Halton Brant’s unique shopping districts are a great destination for those
looking for truly unique gifts. Fashionistas will love something under the tree
from one of Downtown Oakville’s many stylish clothing
boutiques.
Travel Burlington’s Chocolate Trail and stock up on decadent treats for the
chocoholics on your shopping list. There are all sorts of vintage treasures
waiting to be discovered in Downtown Paris, including restored
antique bicycles, furniture and many other funky retro finds. Foodies will love
gourmet gifts from any of the specialty food stores in Downtown Dundas.
Take a break for some festive family fun
Families
wanting to step away from the hustle and bustle will find great options for
spending quality holiday time together in Hamilton Halton Brant this season as
well. Train lovers young and old can ride into the festive season on a vintage
streetcar at Halton County Radial
Railway’s
Christmas on the Rails event on the first two Saturdays of December. Round out
your day with a stop to catch Canada’s largest botanical train installation and
have a visit with Santa and his reindeer at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Bird
lovers won’t want to miss African Lion Safari’s Breakfast with Santa on
November 25th and December 2nd. In addition to enjoying a scrumptious brunch
with the man in red, there’s an exciting parrot show that’s sure to entertain.
Families
looking to experience what the holidays were like during days gone by also have
lots of great options in Hamilton Halton Brant, including Westfield Heritage Village’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,
Crawford Lake Conservation
Area’s
Season of the First Frost, the McQuesten’s Childhood Christmas at Whitehern Historic House and Dundurn Castle’s Victorian Christmas.
Save with special offers
Satisfy
your inner Scrooge and take advantage of the many special offers currently available through a number of
Hamilton Halton Brant tourism operators, including discounts on accommodations
and special pricing on admissions to select museums, galleries and shows. Visit
www.theheartofontario.com for the complete list of
offers. While you’re there, check out the events calendar, which is jammed with
other great holiday options including festive performances from some of
Canada’s favourite performers like Stuart McLean, the Leahy Family, John
McDermott, Rita MacNeil and more at Hamilton Place, Brantford’s Sanderson
Centre for the Performing Arts and the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
About the Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism
Association
The
Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Organization is an innovative industry
partnership committed to collaborative development initiatives that establish
the region as a compelling tourism destination. The organization represents
tourism stakeholders in the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Halton Region
(City of Burlington, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Milton, Town of Oakville),
City of Hamilton, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and Mississaugas of
the New Credit First Nations.
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