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1. Taboo Resort: Lakeside Spa Getaway - 2 hours ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Taboo Resort: Lakeside Spa Getaway - 2 hours
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2. Langdon Hall: Luxury Weekend in Cambridge, Ontario - 1 hour and 15 minutes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Langdon Hall: Luxury Weekend in Cambridge, Ontario - 1 hour and 15 minutes
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3. Ste. Anne's Spa - 1 hour and 20 minutes

Ste. Anne's Spa - 1 hour and 20 minutes
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4. Grail Springs Wellness Retreat - 2 hours and 45 minutes

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Grail Springs Wellness Retreat - 2 hours and 45 minutes
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5. Affordable Weekend Getaway at Ontario Parks

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Affordable Weekend Getaway at Ontario Parks
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6. Blue Mountain Resort - 1 hour and 30 minutes

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Blue Mountain Resort - 1 hour and 30 minutes
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7. Fairmont Chateau Laurier - 4 hours and 15 minutes

Fairmont Chateau Laurier - 4 hours and 15 minutes
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8. ARC The.Hotel in Ottawa

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ARC The.Hotel in Ottawa
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9. Sheraton Newfoundland

Sheraton Newfoundland
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10. Relaxing Nature Hideaway at Le Chateau Montebello - 5 hours

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Relaxing Nature Hideaway at Le Chateau Montebello - 5 hours
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11. Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City - 7 hours and 45 minutes

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City - 7 hours and 45 minutes
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12. Deerhurst Resort

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Deerhurst Resort
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13. Pillar and Post Inn & Spa

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Pillar and Post Inn & Spa
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14. White Oaks Resort & Spa

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White Oaks Resort & Spa
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15. The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

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The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
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16. Fern Resort

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Fern Resort
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17. Twin Birch Suites & Cottages

Twin Birch Suites & Cottages
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18. Muskoka Bay Resort

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Muskoka Bay Resort
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19. The Grand Tappattoo Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection

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The Grand Tappattoo Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection
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20. Caesars Windsor

Caesars Windsor
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21. Great Wolf Lodge

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Great Wolf Lodge
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22. Walker Lake Resort

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Walker Lake Resort
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23. Windermere House Resort & Hotel

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Windermere House Resort & Hotel
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The properties that made our best of list include scenic lakeside hideaways, top spas, eco-friendly accommodations and other vacation ideas for all budgets. Get away and relax surrounded by nature, experience new activities and reconnect with your loved ones. Most of the properties on our list are a quick drive from Toronto and are some of the most unique places to visit in Ontario.

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