Canada Celebrates Ontario Victoria Day 2008 - Weekend Getaways

• Sovereign's birthday - Canada celebration since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
• Declared a holiday in 1845 - May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday
• After Confederation, Queen's birthday was celebrated every year on May 24
• After the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, an Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada establishing a legal holiday on May 24 in each year (or May 25 if the 24th fell on a Sunday) under the name Victoria Day

Haliburton Holiday Ontario Getaway

• Holiday is regarded as the beginning of the summer season in Canada
• Week that many small business, resorts and camp grounds open up
• May Long Weekend Victoria holiday may be celebrated with fireworks
• Popular holiday for cottagers to clean their properties
• Often signifies the beginning of spring to gardeners
• Known as May Two-Four - Canadian slang for 24 bottles of beer

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Planning May 24 Vacation in Canada

The Loralea Country Inn Resort is your cozy Ontario resort for planning your Haliburton May 24 cottages and weekend getaway stay. Two and four bedroom cottages for families or studio cabins for couples. This long weekend is the start of the your spring season Victoria getaways where the flowers are starting to bloom and many people like to getaway and relax to get rid of the winter blues. We are a small family resort where people can enjoy the fresh air in the country and visit the many sites that the Haliburton Highlands has to offer. Please keep in mind that we discourage excessive use of alcohol and loud noise....we are a family resort....respect for other guests is a must. A quiet relaxing atmosphere is what we promote for your 2008 Victoria vacations.

See Below for information on rates for cottages and cabins

Pay for three days and stay for four applies

Your Cottage Rentals Resort in Canada

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Victoria Weekend 2008 Rates for Cabins and Cottages

Check in after 3:00 PM - Check out is 11:00 AM - flexible with advance notice

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  • Fall Getaways Ontario The leaves change colour
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  • Summer Getaway Ontario Enjoy the summer heat
  • Winter Getaway Ontario Play in the snow

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Long Weekends Your Getaway Resort for;

• June 2008 - Canada Day
• Holiday in August - Civic Day
• Vacation in September - Labour Day
• Thanksgiving - Easter - New Years - Valentine's Day

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Loralea Country Inn Resort
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Minden Ontario Canada
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Toll Free (800) 461-6557

This page was updated on March 23, 2008