Local Deals for Ontario

Forgo the city and make tracks to the beautiful Georgian Bay with this exclusive family escape that saves 50% at the Driftwood Cove Marine Resort. Guests can recharge their spirits with two-night spring or fall stays for just $199 (Sunday-Wednesday arrivals). Make it a weekend stay instead for just $80 more. Visit May 21 - June 28 or Sept. 2 - Oct. 15.

Follow the yellow brick road to the Ed Mirvish Theatre this summer and catch a performance of "The Wizard of Oz." With this Local Deal, subscribers can save more than 50% on tickets to see the musical classic that CBC TV calls "big, colourful and beautiful!"

Eat, drink and unwind in Niagara Falls with a $109-per-night deal that includes $150 in extras. Visit the Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls Fallsview, Sundays-Thursdays from May 22 - June 27 or Sept. 2 - Dec. 19, saving nearly 60% on regular pricing. Fridays between Oct. 25 - Dec. 20 are also included at that rate.

Celebrate 60 years of history and mystery at a performance of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" this spring. The longest-running play in the world is heading to Toronto, and Travelzoo subscribers can sit in any seat at the Lower Ossington Theatre for 40% off.

Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad, comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He discovers Avenue Q -- the only neighborhood in his price range. Princeton and his newfound neighbors struggle to find jobs, dates and their purposes in life. Music and lyrics for the show were written by Robert Lopez, co-creator of "The Book of Mormon."

Spring is in full bloom and summer is just around the corner -- both are great times to explore the flower-lined streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake, dubbed "one of the country's prettiest and best-preserved Victorian towns" by Fodor's. Set in the heart of this wine region, the CAA 4-Diamond White Oaks Resort & Spa cut nearly 50% off regular seasonal rates with an exclusive Travelzoo package.

Dine and dance while sailing across Toronto Harbour during an evening with Mariposa Cruises, one of the largest cruise providers in the region for more than 25 years. For $36 per person, regularly $72.95, Travelzoo subscribers can sail on select dates from now into December; this three-hour dinner cruise boasts "gracious staff" and food that "impresses," according to The Toronto Star.

Retreat to the homey luxury of one of the only all-season cottage resorts in Ontario with an exclusive half-off deal. For $299, up to four travelers can escape for a two-night midweek stay in a two- or three-bedroom cottage, hidden amid the spectacular natural scenery of Springwood Cottages in Arden.

Bask in the gentle mists of thundering Niagara Falls with a $99 package at the Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls. This exclusive deal packs in more than $100 worth of extras including casino credits, wine tastings and complimentary drinks.

Ontario's magnificent outdoors beckon with an all-inclusive cabin adventure for two, which includes guided excursions like a misty morning canoe trip to spot moose, stand-up paddle-boarding across glass-smooth lakes and forest bike-and-hike excursions. With this exclusive $669 deal at Northern Edge Algonquin, guests are immersed in the ultimate wilderness experience for three days and two nights, including all meals and activities.

For $25 per person, explore the Trans-Canada Trail, the world's longest collection of recreational trails that stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Located only 30 minutes from Niagara Falls and 90 minutes from Toronto, Travelzoo subscribers can escape the city for an hourlong trail ride with HorsePlay Niagara, which TripAdvisor users rate an impressive 4.5 stars.

The Globe and Mail says "food is serious business" at The Playpen with Chef Laura Prentice's "impeccable" eclectic fare and "perennially good cooking" where “execution is king” (Dine.TO). For $49, regularly $100, Travelzoo subscribers can have dinner for two at this hot spot in Leslieville that earns a Fit for Foodies Diners' Choice award and more than four stars from OpenTable users.

At the heart of the hustle and bustle of Niagara Falls lies a respite from the larger, more imposing hotels on the strip. At $129 per night, the Old Stone Inn offers guests a 40% savings on current rates.

Take to the rapids of the Ottawa River, which the Toronto Sun hails as one of the top 10 rafting destinations in the world and Canada's most popular river for rafting, with this Local Deal. For $65 per person, save more than 50% on a four- to five-hour white-water rafting trip with RiverRun Rafting, which TripAdvisor users rate a perfect five stars.

Toronto Life applauds Insomnia Restaurant & Lounge for balancing "neighbourly service with a hip, laid-back vibe," and Dine.TO featured this "well-loved Annex joint known for its consistently tasty food" on its Best of Toronto 2012 list. For $25, save more than 50% on a weekday brunch or lunch for two at the restaurant that Travelzoo readers praise for having "super friendly" staff and "amazing food."

For $59, two can hit the links for a round of golf at the Homestead Resort in Ontario's scenic Grey-Bruce region. This exclusive package would regularly cost up to $120 and includes 18 holes of golf for two and a power cart rental. 

Yonder in the Horseshoe Valley, an hour from Toronto and near the tranquil shores of Lake Simcoe, lies the Castleview Inn -- a quaint B&B housed on a 163-acre estate that used to be a maple syrup farm. This escape for two is now $159 for 2 nights (regularly $252) and includes breakfast for two.

Sabatino's Ristorante has been a part of the Forest Hill dining scene for more than 35 years, serving "traditional Italian flavours" where "authenticity is key" (Toronto.com). With this deal for $59, regularly $124, Travelzoo subscribers can dine on a three-course dinner that includes many of the signature dishes at Sabatino's Ristorante, which has earned 4-star reviews from OpenTable users.

Lauded as a "Kleinburg legend" by Toronto Life, The Doctor’s House serves Italian fare and boasts four OpenTable Diners' Choice awards including Best Ambiance, Neighborhood Gem and Special Occasion. The Toronto Star adds that this recently renovated restaurant located northwest of Toronto "provides a quaint setting for banquets and dinners." Two can have dinner at this landmark that dates back to 1867 for $69, regularly $140.

Discover the intricacies of wine-making with this tour of the Niagara wine region from Niagara Fun Tours, which earns 4 stars from TripAdvisor users. For $36 per person, regularly $89, Travelzoo subscribers can explore Niagara-on-the-Lake with a half-day excursion, including roundtrip transportation from Niagara and stops at four wineries with complimentary wine tastings at each.

Forgo the bustle this spring and hightail it to the picturesque town of Guelph, in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. For $135, enjoy a luxurious overnight escape for two in a Deluxe suite at the Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre. This escape includes breakfast, a $30 on-site dining credit and parking, saving 40% on non-package pricing.

The Toronto skyline "glitters in the distance" aboard the river showboat, Jubilee Queen, which The Star calls a "fun" cruise featuring a "lovely and romantic" deck. For $39, regularly up to $80 per person, take in views of the waterfront and dine and dance on a public lunch or dinner cruise on the Toronto Harbour with this Local Deal from Jubilee Queen Cruise Lines.

Eifman Ballet presents a new work by choreographer Boris Eifman: "Rodin." The New York Post says, "Think of Eifman’s over-the-top musings as an art-appreciation class taught by Cirque du Soleil and Jerry Springer." With this exclusive deal, catch the Toronto premiere of this full-length ballet for 50% off at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.

Health and fitness guru Jillian Michaels -- best known for her appearances on NBC's "The Biggest Loser" -- is hitting the road, and Travelzoo subscribers can get her expert advice for less than the cost of a nutritional consultation or personal training session. With this offer, tickets to her "Maximize Your Life" tour stops in Ontario are more than 40-50% off.

Hockley Valley Resort's 30-acre ski park attracts visitors from across Canada each winter, and we've negotiated a deal that saves more than 50% on lift tickets for the upcoming season. Good on any day of the ski season, all winter long, Travelzoo subscribers have a chance to get lift tickets at this popular resort for $23 per person, regularly $47.

Whisk the family away to a Niagara Falls water park resort with its own indoor water park and spend a night for just $99, a savings of 67% on regular rates. This offer is valid for travel Sunday-Thursday through Feb. 28 for up to two adults and two children in a Superior Room.

TripAdvisor users award the Canadian Museum of Nature 4.5 stars and rave about its 100-year-old heritage building and interactive displays.

Just 100 meters from the brink of Niagara Falls sits the CAA 4-Diamond Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa, with an exclusive overnight deal for $129. This package also includes a $40 dining credit, two shuttle passes and more, saving travellers 60% on regular pricing.

Plan a family escape to Niagara Falls with an exclusive offer from the Embassy Suites Niagara Falls that has never been featured before. For $125 per night, get 60% off the regular price of a large suite overlooking the falls as well as breakfast, $60 in dining credits, evening drinks and a choice between two activity packages.

In a city where water is the main attraction, get in on the action with an overnight water park getaway for up to two adults and two children. This Niagara Falls family escape at Skyline Inn saves nearly 70% on regular rates and includes four 2-day water park passes, a $40 dining credit and more for $159. Arrive Sundays or Thursdays Feb. 18 - April 28, plus the select weekdays above. Fridays are $10 more and Saturdays are $30 more.

Eat, drink and unwind in Niagara Falls for $99 per night with a deal that includes $105 in extras, including $70 to spend at the city's newest upscale restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House. Visit the Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls Fallsview Sundays-Fridays through March, saving more than 50% on regular pricing.

The good weather has finally arrived, but that doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune visiting Canada's most popular destination. This $105-per-night deal at the Embassy Suites Niagara Falls -- which saves up to 60% on regular rates -- includes accommodations in a large suite and a host of extras such as free breakfast and cocktails. Additional extras tailored to families or foodies ensure there's something for everyone.

Let the roar of The Falls come alive this spring with a $79 package at the Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls. This exclusive deal is less than the regular cost of a room alone -- and adds in more than $100 worth of extras including casino credits, wine tastings and complimentary drinks.

Plan a Niagara Falls getaway with a deal at the 4-star Marriott Gateway on the Falls for nearly 50% off regular prices and receive more than $100 in extras, including dining and casino credits. For $119 per night, Sunday-Friday, stay in a city-view room or upgrade to a room with falls views for $20 more. Saturday stays are an additional $20.

In Niagara, springtime is synonymous with two things: rising temperatures and rising prices. At a cool $65 including more than $200 in extras, one hotel is bucking the trend. This deal at the Ramada Hotel Niagara Falls packs in dining credits at some of the city's most popular eateries, including The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, which overlooks the Falls, plus family activities at Dave & Buster's and $50 to spend at a nearby casino. Extras are once per stay.

Travellers can let savings be their guide with these value-packed escapes to the CAA 4-Diamond Marriott Gateway on the Falls in vibrant Niagara Falls. Starting from $99 per night -- slashing nearly 50% off seasonal rates -- stay one night Sunday-Thursday through May 16.

Sit back and relax at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, a CAA 4-Diamond resort in the heart of Ontario's countryside, for $199 -- a savings of nearly 50% on regular pricing. Travel weekdays through April for one night plus receive a $100 resort credit, two cocktails and spa access. Weekends are just $50 more.

Belle Image uses Artistic Colour Gloss no-chip polish, which has been seen on celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and first lady Michelle Obama. With this Local Deal for $29, Travelzoo subscribers save nearly 75% on a manicure and pedicure at the Parisian-style spa in Whitby.

In the well-preserved 19th-century town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, escape for an elegant overnight retreat for $159 -- saving more than 45% on the regular price. This package includes martinis, breakfast, wine tastings at two wineries, and an upgrade to a room with a jetted tub and fireplace. Travel Sundays-Fridays March-April or for $219 per night in May; two-night stays are also available.

Few Niagara deals pack more value than this offer from the CAA 4-Diamond Marriott Gateway on the Falls for just $119 per night -- a savings of 60% on regular rates. Stay one night Sundays-Fridays through April 25 in a Cityview room, or Saturdays through March 16 for $139.

Plunge down one of 16 water slides, surf in a wave pool, or take the kids to the Tiny Tots Splash Park on a Niagara family getaway at Skyline Inn, including four 2-day water park passes and a $40 dining credit. For $149, a savings of nearly 70% on regular rates, arrive Sundays and Thursdays through March. Fridays are $20 more and Saturdays are $40 more.

Escape on a romantic couples retreat to the Old Mill Toronto, a historic inn that feels like a countryside hideaway, yet is only five minutes from the downtown core. At $199 per night, this package features upgraded accommodations, wine, chocolates, breakfast and more at a property dubbed "magical" by Lonely Planet.

Whisk the family away for an overnight water park getaway for up to two adults and two children at Niagara Falls' Skyline Inn, and save over 60% on current seasonal rates. This $159 package includes four two-day water park passes, a $40 dining credit, four mini golf passes and $20 in Adventure City tokens.

Skyloft Resort in Uxbridge, which opened this week, features 21 trails and runs suitable for all skill levels, including six black diamond runs. Travezoo subscribers can visit anytime this winter with this deal for an full-day lift ticket and equipment rental for $49 per person, regularly $80. Those with their own gear can get a lift ticket for $45.

Dine.TO says "Crème Brasserie is the creme de la creme of Yorkville" and lauds the "classically elegant interior" for looking "more European than Europe." The Toronto Star adds that this restaurant is "a gussied-up bistro with class and warmth." For $49, regularly $102, cozy up for dinner for two and perhaps try a dish that earned praise from actress Meg Ryan.

As the flow of the majestic Niagara Falls returns to its full springtime glory, Travelzoo guests can visit the natural spectacle and stay in a large suite for $129 per night. This family-friendly escape packs in breakfast, drinks, snacks, $50 worth of dining credits and more than $115 worth of fun and games for nearly 60% less than the usual cost of this package. Travel Sundays-Thursdays through June 6.

Travelzoo subscribers praise Al Dente Italian Restaurant with rave reviews that "the food was delicious," "the ambiance was lovely" and the experience was "wonderful." For $29, receive $60 to spend on dinner and drinks for two at this favourite in Markham.

The CAA 4-Diamond Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel is a mere 100 metres from the brink -- the closest to the Falls you can stay without getting wet. Save more than 60% on current pricing with an overnight package including buffet breakfast, wine tastings, dinner credit and more for the following rates:

With this Local Deal for $55, regularly $110, Travelzoo subscribers can linger over a four-course dinner for two at Social Resto-Lounge, which boasts 4.5-star reviews from TripAdvisor users. Or, make it a group outing and get this same deal for four people for $99, regularly $220.

Retreat to a Georgian-style brick mansion in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake for an opulent escape for two at $179 per night, Sundays to Fridays through February -- nearly half off the regular price. This package includes a double upgrade to a Premium Room featuring a jetted tub and fireplace as well as cocktails, wine tastings, valet parking and other extras. Saturdays and two-night stays are also available.