Great Escapes
Winter in Ontario has a way of pulling us in two directions at once. It invites us to slow down — to wrap ourselves in a blanket by the fire, sip something warm, and watch snow fall softly outside. Yet it also calls us out into the crisp air — to feel the crunch of fresh snow underfoot, the quiet thrill of a frozen lake, or the rosy-cheeked joy that comes from a day spent outdoors.
This issue of Great Escapes celebrates that balance between comfort and adventure. Inside, you’ll find ideas for cozy retreats that make the most of long winter nights, alongside resorts and experiences that remind us just how alive this season can feel. Whether you’re soaking in a hot tub beneath the stars, gliding down a ski hill, or gathering with loved ones for a fireside meal, winter offers countless ways to reconnect with nature, with others, and with yourself.
Here’s to embracing every side of the season.
Kerri Sass
Executive Director, Resorts of Ontario
kerri@resortsofontario.com
Go Resorting This Winter
Your Guide to
Ontario Resorts
Ontario’s resorts make it easy to enjoy winter in your own way.
Some offer the perfect base for snowy adventures — from ski hills and snowshoe trails to outdoor skating rinks and frozen lakes waiting to be explored. Others provide all the ingredients for a peaceful retreat, with spa treatments, candlelit dining, and the simple pleasure of doing nothing at all.
Together, the nearly 100 resorts, lodges, inns, and retreats that make up the Resorts of Ontario family showcase the best of the season.
Each offers something different — a place to stay, to play, to savour, and to reconnect with what makes winter in Ontario so special.
Go Resorting This Winter
Your Guide to Ontario Resorts
Ontario’s resorts make it easy to enjoy winter in your own way. Some offer the perfect base for snowy adventures — from ski hills and snowshoe trails to outdoor skating rinks and frozen lakes waiting to be explored. Others provide all the ingredients for a peaceful retreat, with spa treatments, candlelit dining, and the simple pleasure of doing nothing at all.
Together, the nearly 100 resorts, lodges, inns, and retreats that make up the Resorts of Ontario family showcase the best of the season. Each offers something different — a place to stay, to play, to savour, and to reconnect with what makes winter in Ontario so special.
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