March Break is fast approaching, and you may be looking to book an unforgettable family vacation at one of Ontario’s many resorts. There are so many choices. Which is the best resort for you? Every family is unique and there is no one-sized fits all vacation destination. 

However, with that in mind, we aim to make the decision a bit easier by narrowing down the options.

The Adventure One: Deerhurst Resort

At Deerhurst Resort, it’s literally all fun and games. 

Outdoor-loving families will have a ball at this Huntsville resort which sits amidst a vast wintry playground. Follow trails through snow-hushed woods by snowshoe or ski (both available at no extra fee), try your hand at winter disc golf, skate on the outdoor skating rink, downhill ski or tube at neighboring Hidden Valley Highland Ski Area, and warm yourself by a campfire. Parents will love the serenity and beauty of the property, nestled among snow-shrouded hills. 

Head inside to use the pool and enjoy the indoor Fun Zone. Deerhurst rolls out special March Break programming that includes family trivia and bingo, nature arts and crafts, teddy bear building workshops, and more. 

The Water Park One: Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge bills itself as ‘the ultimate hotel-meets-waterpark’. As advertised, Great Wolf Lodge is the benchmark by which any resort in Ontario measures itself when it comes to waterplay. It boasts a 100,000-sq.ft. indoor waterpark with zero depth entry areas, spray features in the toddler areas, and, for older kids, white-knuckle rides.

But Great Wolf Lodge is more than just a waterpark. Other amenities include a bowling alley, arcade, kids’ spa, and Cub Club Family Activity Centre where children enjoy educational crafting.    

Great Wolf Lodge recently took home the hardware for Top Family Entertainment Centre Award at the Attractions Ontario’s Eighth Annual Ontario’s Choice Awards. You’ll agree that the award was well deserved. 

The Luxury One: JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort

JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort is one of Ontario’s most elevated resorts. But while the next-level services at the spa, the novelty of Canada’s only all-season ice bar, weekend live music, and diverse dining venues grab the headlines, children find no shortage of fun here.  

Strap on snowshoes for a stroll through snow-hushed woods, rent a fat bike to ride country roads free of summer traffic, or splash in the indoor-outdoor pool. Sign up for child-friendly programming that includes building a stuffed moose, painting a mini wooden paddle or pet rock, or enjoying ooey-gooey s’mores by an outdoor fire. 

Swifties of all ages will want to return on March 28 for The Music of Taylor Swift: A Candlite tribute concert. Tickets available at Eventbrite.ca