Sovereign's birthday - Canada celebration since
the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Declared a holiday in 1845 - May 24 Holiday, 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 Weekend Getaways
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
Vacation Planning May 24 Holiday 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 2011 Victoria vacations.
See Below for information on rates for cottages and
cabins for rent