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

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2. Langdon Hall: Luxury Weekend in Cambridge, Ontario - 1 hour and 15 minutes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Ste. Anne's Spa - 1 hour and 20 minutes

4. Grail Springs Wellness Retreat - 2 hours and 45 minutes

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5. Affordable Weekend Getaway at Ontario Parks

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6. Blue Mountain Resort - 1 hour and 30 minutes

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7. Fairmont Chateau Laurier - 4 hours and 15 minutes

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8. ARC The.Hotel in Ottawa

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9. Sheraton Newfoundland

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10. 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

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12. Deerhurst Resort

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13. Pillar and Post Inn & Spa

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14. White Oaks Resort & Spa

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15. The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Fern Resort

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17. Twin Birch Suites & Cottages

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18. Muskoka Bay Resort

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19. The Grand Tappattoo Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection

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20. Caesars Windsor

21. Great Wolf Lodge

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22. Walker Lake Resort

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23. 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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