If you like to eat, shop or play -- and you want a getaway in our neck of the woods -- then you're going to want to keep reading.
There's a new summer promotion from Explorers' Edge regional tourism organization, the same fine folks who brought us the popular
Fuel & Fun program.
Join Explorers’ Edge on Facebook and sign up to receive $100 in cash vouchers to spend at participating attractions, restaurants, shops and outfitters this summer. You get $50 just for coming to the region and another $50 just for staying overnight at participating accommodations such as Fern Glen Inn.
The vouchers come in $10 denominations and you can use them all together at one location or use a few for dinner, a couple for a canoe rental, and a few more for gift items, retail purchases or even theatre tickets. It's like free money to spend in the local economy! What could be better than that?
The vouchers are valid all summer until August 30 but quantities are limited so sign up for yours now.
If you're wondering what your vouchers can buy you, here are some of our suggestions based on what our guests like to see and do around the area:
Adventure Experiences
Spend a day paddling on local lakes, or for the really adventurous, get into the Algonquin Park backcountry. Rent a canoe, ties, and any other gear you might need from
Algonquin Basecamp.
Paddle to Ragged Falls, take a guided tour up Hailstorm Creek or just take a tour up the Muskoka River from downtown Huntsville. Rent canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards from
Algonquin Outfitters.
Get a bird's eye view over Georgian Bay and the 30,000 Islands with a sight-seeing flight in a small plane with
Georgian Bay Airways.
Cruise through the 30,000 Islands out of Parry Sound with a half-day cruise aboard the
Island Queen.
Arts and Entertainment
Check out the excellent and eclectic mix of musicians, performances, screenings and events happening in and around Huntsville. Use your vouchers to buy tickets through the box office at
Algonquin Theatre and as part of the
Huntsville Festival of the Arts.
View the beautiful pottery and experience the lovely and oh-so-quiet off-grid location of
Petra's Pottery.
Shopping Spree
Shop for hand-crafted gift items and distinctive furniture pieces at the
Wooden Roo.
Find gifts for the spirit, walk the labyrinth garden, sit in the teepee or the fairy garden at
Circling Hawks Centre.
Load up on fine quality chocolates and truffles, imported and old fashioned candy, gelato, ice cream and everything for the sweet of tooth at the
Nutty Chocolatier.
Dining and Drinking
Grab a table on the back patio or in the cool interior for lunch or dinner at the
Mill on Main.
Pick up a bottle (or two) of craft-brewed beer (Summer Weiss is perfect for a hot sunny afternoon) or shop for some brewery duds at
Muskoka Brewery.
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There are more participating shops, restaurants, outfitters and attractions. See the full list when you register for your Explore the Edge vouchers.
Vouchers are limited to the first 1,500 takers and are valid until August 30, 2013. Must be booked 3 days in advance.
Call 1-866-311-8519 or
email us for details.
