Ontario's winter of 2006/2007 will go down on record as one of the mildest ever. On a daily basis, temperatures during the first week of January exceeded every previous record. Canadian resort areas have suffered through spells of unseasonably warm weather during past winters, but until this winter, they have always had enough snow to stay open. As well, in previous years, most lakes are solidly frozen over by mid-January and are dotted with ice fishing huts. With the unseasonably warm winter weather, planning an Ontario winter resort vacation can be challenging. The following paragraphs will outline ways to ensure you choose a destination and resort property that will be able to meet your needs. The first thing to keep in mind when planning an Ontario, Canada resort vacation is the type of trip you would like. Do you prefer a vacation packed full of outdoor activities or do you prefer to relax and enjoy the surroundings? Do you want an Ontario family resort, a couple's resort to rekindle the romance, or even a spa package? These are important to consider because they will determine the type of Canadian resorts that will meet your needs. When choosing a resort in Ontario, it is important to choose an area that caters to tourists both in the winter and summer. Although some people like the idea of having a resort that specializes in one season, having it cater to tourists in all seasons ensures that there will be activities despite the unpredictable weather. Imagine planning an Ontario winter resort vacation and then getting up there and finding that there isn't snow. Situations like this are out of the resort-owners hands, but if they have other activities that can be done without snow, your trip will still be enjoyable and well-spent. The third factor to consider when planning a vacation at a resort in Ontario is whether a variety of activities are available. Would you be happy looking at wildlife and nature that is blessed with an abundance of lakes, forests and wilderness? Or, do you prefer a setting that is ideal for the most enthusiastic outdoorsman with groomed ski and snowmobile trails, downhill skiing and snowboarding, as well as ice-fishing and dog sledding? Because of the warming trend, it is important to choose a resort in Ontario Canada that has creative alternatives for their guests if the weather is not what was expected, as in an unusually dry and mild winter. Along those same lines, nearby activities are something to consider. If the resort doesn't have a back-up for unpredictable weather, is there an area like a forest or wildlife reserve that permits ATV's to use the trails year round? Or, can dog teams be hooked up to carts instead of sleighs? Or, are there nearby trails that you could walk or bike on? These are certainly nice alternatives to the traditional form of entertainment. The lack of snow this winter has, by necessity, caused Ontario Canadian resort owners and businesses that specialize in winter-based activities to come up with some creative alternatives for their guests. In addition, people planning Canadian resort vacations will need to be more knowledgeable about their selections when planning a trip. With the threat of global warming looming in the future, betting on an adequate supply of snow and cold weather is no longer a sure thing from many areas in southern Ontario. Diversification and adaptation may be the buzzwords for surviving in the new millennium.
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