Winter wonderland awaits this Family Day in Ontario

(News Release)

Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17 in Ontario is about making room in your busy schedule and spending some quality time with those that matter most.

Why not embrace the winter weather and explore your own backyard this year? Find a new winter hobby that suits you this Family Day; with plenty of options Horseshoe Resort and Deerhurst Resort have the perfect activities for you and your family.

For the Adventure Seeker...If you’re someone who loves the thrill of adventure and the wind through your hair then the ski hills at Horseshoe Resort are perfect for you. With 29 runs of varying skill level and a terrain park, Horseshoe and Deerhurst have your adventure seeking needs covered. Ski and stay packages at Horseshoe are available starting at $199 and Deerhurst has packages available starting at $189, so you can spend your day out on the slopes then come back for a restful night at the resort. Families looking for a new thrill need to look no further than Red Horse Express Tubing park located in the Horseshoe Adventure Park, feel the rush as you take a spin and see how many times you can get down the hill - two hour tubing passes are available for $20.

For the Indoor Enthusiast...You’re someone who wants to spend as little time as possible out in the harsh winter weather, and really who could blame you? The Shizen Spa has everything you need for a warm, relaxing experience this winter. With four locations at Horseshoe Resort, Deerhurst Resort, The Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre and The Cosmopolitan Hotel, you can while away Family Day with a treatment or two to prepare you for the spring. Wishing you were somewhere warm? You can spend some time poolside at Deerhurst and Horseshoe’s indoor pools and dream of warmer days to come. For those with indoor minded children, Deerhurst has an indoor rock climbing wall and Stargazers Amusements arcade will keep them busy for hours.

For the Nature  Explorer...If you’re someone who wants to get something more out of skiing, take advantage of the largest network of Nordic ski trails in Ontario at Horseshoe resort. With access to the Copeland forest, Horseshoe has 35km of groomed and track set trails. Unique to Horseshoe are their guided moonlight and lantern ski options. Book a ski and stay package starting at $159 and enjoy a relaxing night in after a long, thrilling day on the trails. If you’re looking to get a bit further north this Family Day Deerhurst Resort offers guided Nordic skiing and snowshoe expeditions suitable for both beginners and experienced explorers.

For the New Experience Junkie...You’re someone who is always looking for new experiences to try and winter is no exception. Skyline Resorts has everything you need for you to try something different this winter season. Those looking to try something completely different this Family Day can rediscover fun with fat biking at Horseshoe Resort. Starting at $35 you’ll get to experience mountain biking in the winter, with 20km of trails to enjoy this is not your average adventure. At Deerhurst become one with nature and bring the kids out to experience snowshoeing. The guided snowshoe trek brings you out into the forest to look for animal tracks and learn about different wildlife habits, perfect for the whole family.

To plan a getaway:

www.skylinehotelsandresorts.com; 1-888- 496-3986