Romancing in the Greenbelt
Ontario’s Greenbelt stretches across 1.8 million acres and offers many options for romantic getaways. We’ve selected a few of our favourites that suit any budget.
Share the beauty and nature of the Greenbelt with your sweetheart at these terrific locations.
Hillebrand Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake
www.hillebrand.com
Lunch and Wine Tasting - $65.00 per person
This Greenbelt winery has been crafting their award-winning bubbly for over 20 years. Enjoy an intimate lunch hosted by a member of Chef Frank Dodd's culinary team as they share local food and wine stories. The experience will begin with a sparkling reception in Cellar 63, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil.
De-Stress in the Countryside
Pretty River Valley Country Inn and Scandinave Spa, Collingwood
www.prettyriverinn.com
www.scandinave.com/en/bluemountain
Spa Weekend - $459.00 for two
Nestled on the Niagara Escarpment, the Pretty River Valley Country Inn showcases the best of the Greenbelt and has been rated one of the top B&B’s in Ontario. This package brings you two nights weekend accommodation, complimentary sparkling wine, full country breakfasts, two all day passes to the world-renowned Scandinave Spa, and a local wine and cheese tasting. When you’re not basking in the Finnish Sauna, you can visit the Inn’s farm animals and enjoy their homemade maple syrup.
Giddy up with your Partner
Rawhide Adventures, Shelburne
www.rawhide-adventures.on.ca
Range Riders Night - $250 per person
Get a taste of the ranch life at this Greenbelt corral. Enjoy two days of relaxed horseback rides through meadows and the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment. Then tuck in for a hearty dinner, cowboy breakfast, and a cozy cabin complete with toasty woodstove.
Romantic Walks in Ontario’s Urban Wilderness
Rouge Park, south of Markham
www.rougepark.com
Guided Nature Hikes - Free
Located just outside of Toronto, Rouge Park is Canada’s largest urban national park, and the perfect spot for a Valentine’s promenade. The knowledgeable staff run guided hikes all-year round: enjoy a leisurely stroll while you identify animal tracks and medicinal plants, go on an energetic fitness hike through the forest, or bring your pup along for a photography excursion. There are paces suited for everyone, and a large variety of styles.
Victoria Inn and LetsFish Guiding, Rice Lake
www.thevictoriainn.ca
www.letsfishguiding.com
Ice Fishing Weekend - $375 – $450 per person
Combine the great Greenbelt outdoors with graceful heritage accommodation. This weekend package brings you two nights stay, six to eight hours of ice fishing daily in a clean, comfortable hut, and two breakfasts, hot lunches and a gourmet dinner featuring local food. They’ll even cook the day’s catch for you! If fishing isn’t your thing, they also offer a weekend massage retreat for couples.
