Horseshoe Resort

Only minutes from downtown's waterfront and boasting the longest ski season in Southern Ontario, the romantic and peaceful Horseshoe Resort near Barrie, Canada, is a year-round family playground and destination for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, golfing and a variety of other activities. Day trips from the resort include 32-kilometer junkets to the Georgian Downs harness-racing track and Casino Rama, and a one-hour drive to Toronto. The resort's staff schedules ATV and snowmobiles tours, and parents can arrange supervised activities and childcare services to keep kids busy.

Lush forests and vistas envelop the Inn at Horseshoe, where guests can also hike, mountain bike, play racquetball and tennis, swim in the indoor and outdoor pools. The resort's two 18-hole golf courses consistently rate among Canada's top 25 courses for challenging greens and tight fairways. Guests can sharpen their handicaps at the resort's pro-staffed golf academy, then relax in the clubhouse or spa. In addition to room service during certain hours, Silks Fine Dining specializes in Beef Wellington and rack of lamb.

Amenities include an arcade and game room, conference rooms, banquet and catering facilities and business center.

The three-story story Horseshoe Resort offers 102 guestrooms and 45 suites with country classic décor, complimentary wireless Internet access, coffeemakers and cable television. Groups can reserve adjoining guestrooms. Select suites include whirlpool tubs.