Ontario is a playground for families, a place where every season brings new adventures and special moments together. Whether you’re chasing sunsets on a quiet lake, splashing through waterparks, or exploring snowy trails through the woods, Resorts of Ontario members across the province offer experiences that bring families closer in every season.
In this family-friendly guide to Ontario resorts, you’ll find resort getaway ideas throughout the province. Plan a last-minute winter getaway, book something fun for March Break or plan ahead for a summer vacation the kids won’t soon forget!
Family Fun in Prince Edward County
Isaiah Tubbs Resort is an easy win for families who love to spend their days outdoors, especially in the warmer seasons. Set on the shores of West Lake in Prince Edward County, the resort offers direct waterfront access, a sandy beach, and wide open green space where kids can swim, paddle, bike, or simply roam. Its location — just minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park — makes it an ideal base for beach days, dune walks, and sunset swims, while on-site dining, family-friendly accommodations, and classic resort amenities keep things simple and comfortable after a full day outside.
Kid-Friendly Thrills on the Ottawa River
OWL Rafting offers one of Ontario’s most memorable outdoor adventures for families who want to get out on the water together. Located on the Ottawa River in Foresters Falls, this multi-day wilderness rafting resort pairs thrilling whitewater rafting with riverside fun — from low-intensity “soft adventure” trips perfect for first-timers and kids, to more challenging excursions for experienced paddlers. Trips include guided rafting down scenic rapids, delicious BBQ pontoon cruises, and access to resort amenities like sandy beaches, kayaking, disc golf, and volleyball, making it a full-day (or multi-day) summer adventure. With options for overnight camping, cabins or glamping and family-friendly packages designed for all ages, OWL Rafting blends adrenaline and outdoor play in a beautiful natural setting that turns a river trip into a family story worth telling.
Family Activities For Every Season
Fern Resort is a classic escape for families who want to stay active through the year. Set on the shores of Lake Couchiching, the resort offers an easy mix of outdoor fun and cozy comforts. For a winter visit, families can enjoy everything from snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to skating, tobogganing, and ice activities when conditions allow. When the weather warms, families return for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and wide open green space for games and dockside downtime. Fern’s all-inclusive style takes the pressure off parents, with meals, family programming, and indoor spaces designed for downtime after a day outside.
Read about Fern Resort’s offerings in That Fern Feeling from our summer issue of Great Escapes Magazine.
Multi-Generational Family Getaway
Pine Vista Resort is a classic Kawarthas basecamp for families who want their vacation to revolve around the outdoors. Set among tall pines overlooking Stoney Lake, the resort offers fully equipped housekeeping cottages and townhouses so families can settle in and run on their own rhythm. Days are easy to fill with beach time, a heated pool, hot tub, and included use of canoes and kayaks, plus a games room and recreational gear for all ages. In summer, families can also lean into the resort’s organized programming, including a Kids’ Klub (ages 4–12), with additional activities for teens and adults — making it a strong pick for active, multi-generational trips in cottage country.
Outdoor Adventures for Kids & Adults Alike
Lumina Resort is an iconic Muskoka getaway built around lakeside family adventure and classic cottage-country charm. Sitting on over a mile of shoreline on Lake of Bays, Lumina invites outdoor-minded families to make the most of every season with swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing and water trampolines on its safe sandy beach in summer, and scenic nature walks and relaxed evenings around fire pits in the shoulder seasons. Daily supervised activities and a children’s program help keep kids engaged, while the resort’s comfortable cottages, welcoming main lodge and included meals create cozy rhythm after a day outside. With decades of multi-generation family visits under its belt and a landscape that shifts beautifully through spring green, summer sun, autumn colour and winter quiet, Lumina makes it easy to build outdoor traditions that span the whole year.
Ready for Your Next Family Resort Adventure?
From lakeside cottages to thrilling waterparks and snowy slopes, Ontario’s resort regions offer something for every family’s style of travel. These members of Resorts of Ontario showcase how diverse — and delightfully family-friendly — a province-wide getaway can be. Start planning your next escape and make this year the one where your family’s next big story begins