Toronto, Calgary and the United Kingdom are popular Easter weekend destinations for most Canadians. Many hotels, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions in these cities offer deep discounts during Easter weekend. Each location is chocked full of family-friendly activities. Save your hard-earned money by taking advantage of discounted Easter weekend getaways to these destinations.
Toronto
Toronto is a happening place to be during Easter weekend. Numerous Easter events are scattered throughout the city. From religious to secular and traditional to ethnic, there’s something for everyone in Toronto. See the annual Easter parade. Enjoy an exciting day at the Toronto Zoo “Egg” Stravaganza. Take your little ones to the Casa Loma Bunny-Hop and Easter brunch. Have a little Easter fun at Todmorden Mills or Colborne Lodge.
When booking Easter weekend getaways, those interested in Christian-based Easter activities will find that Toronto has many events for the young – and young at heart. See the Toronto Passion Play at Queensway Cathedral. Listen to the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir on Good Friday. Join an outdoor sunrise service on Easter Sunday, or observe Holy Week at the church of your choice.
Calgary
Easter weekend getaways to Calgary are a great way to stretch your vacation dollar. A world of outdoor excitement awaits you in Calgary, where the Canadian Rockies beacon visitors to stop and smell the fresh air. Gain a new appreciation of the countryside as you tour the Badlands Trail. Go skiing on one of Calgary’s famous ski slopes.
Once you’ve had your fill of the great outdoors, check out all the great Easter events in Calgary. Take your kids to an Easter egg hunt at the Farmers’ Market or Butterfield Acres. With so much to see and do in Calgary, your Easter weekend getaway will be fondly remembered for many years.
United Kingdom
Easter egg rolls and hunts are a huge U.K. tradition. Stately homes host major egg rolling events. The elaborate deer parks, woodlands and gardens are exceptional places for egg hunts and Easter activities.
Considering the countless Easter events in the region, it may seem as if the rolling U.K. hills are dripping with Easter goodness. But Easter weekend getaways in the U.K. are much more than bunnies and chocolate. Easter is a four-day event in the United Kingdom. You’ll be surprised to discover that many Easter weekend events have nothing to do with Easter. During Easter weekend you can see the International Jousting Tournament, take part in the weekend-long Chester Lifestyle Festival or see the World Marbles or Coal Carrying championships.
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