In The News

Look UP To Georgian Bay for FAMILY FUN IN February

Midland, Ontario……………….February 2008. Southern Georgian Bay will be a bee-hive of family outdoor fun with Tay Township Frosty Frolics Winter Carnival in Victoria Harbour, and the Penetanguishene Winterama. Visitors looking for accommodation in the area will find interesting value packages and getaways at the Midland Comfort Inn, and The Best Western Highland Inn and Conference Centre. A number of exceptional family packages and getaways including special Ontario Family Day Holiday Weekend getaways over the new long weekend of February 15-February 18, 2008. Additional winter getaways include cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.

WINTER CARNIVALS

**Tay Township Frosty Frolics Winter Carnival

Victoria Harbour
February 8-10, 2008
Tay Township Frosty Frolics Winter Carnival

http://www.tay.township.on.ca/Community/FrostyFrolics/EventListing/index.htm

**60th Annual Winterama
Penetanguishene
February 15-17, 2008
Join us for this special and unique festival of winter. A variety of fun family activities, arts, crafts, entertainment and a unique winter parade flourish in Penetanguishene during this crisp time of year. Be sure not to miss a spectacular winter extravaganza!

http://www.penetanguishene.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=2

FAMILY DAY GETAWAYS @ Best Western Highland Inn & Conference Centre

30/30 rate - Thirty reasons to extend your stay for $30.00 - if you are a guest in the hotel extend your stay from an 11:00 am check out to a 6:00 pm check out for $30.00 plus taxes.

Room rate special for Sunday February 17th $85.99 for a traditional room plus taxes

Monday February 18, 2008 - Free hot chocolate will be served in "The Office" lounge from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for hotel guests.

Other packages available: Snowmobiling, Downhill and Cross Country Skiing, Ice Fishing, Spa and Romantic Packages.

Call 1-800-461-4265 for more information. www.bestwesternmidland.com

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Family DaySnowshoeing @ Comfort Inn - Midland

Enjoy a fun filled "Family Day" weekend at the Comfort Inn and Wye Marsh, Snowshoeing or Cross Country Skiing.

25km of groomed and track set trails await. Several lookouts provide a scenic panorama of the Wye Valley.

Your package includes:

1 room with two double beds with a fridge and microwave
Hot Chocolate and treats for the whole family
Comfort "Sunshine" Breakfast
Admission to Wye Marsh
Snowshoe Rental or Ski Rental
Free "Happy Meal" for each child under 12

Family of 4 from $123.99 for snowshoeing and $145.99 for cross country skiing
Based on 2 adults and 2 children.
Call 1-888-274-3020 for more details. www.comfortinnmidland.com

-30-

For More information please visit the Georgian Bay Tourism website at

http://www.georgianbaytourism.on.ca/public/ or

The Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce at http://www.southerngeorgianbay.on.ca/tourism/index.html