Located just one hour from Toronto near Barrie, Horseshoe Resort has everything families are looking for in a summer destination with their Hot Spot Package! This four-season family-friendly getaway destination is an ideal spot for outdoor adventures, where you can experience the scenic surroundings of Horseshoe Valley.
It’s easy to create unforgettable memories with your little ones this summer, and even dogs are welcome to join in the fun too! Whether your idea of the ideal city break involves going on an exciting mountain bike ride, splashing in the lake, playing a round of mini-golf, swimming in the pool or taking a scenic ride on the chairlift, your next outdoor adventure is just around the corner!
Horseshoe Resort has Plentiful Summer Activities with their Hot Spot Package!
The scenic Horseshoe Resort offers unlimited hours of fun at their outdoor adventure getaway destination! With the Hot Spot Package, Horseshoe Valley becomes a natural playground, perfect for incredible summer adventures. There’s no need to choose between relaxing by the pool, soaking up the sunshine, experiencing thrilling active pursuits, relaxing in the spa or eating delicious food… you can do it all! There’s something for every member to enjoy, including the family dog.
Lake Horseshoe
Opening in late June, families can swim, splash and relax on the resort’s man-made lake! Be sure to enjoy the sandy beach, go swimming and have fun with water activities, such as kayaking, water trampoline, paddle-boarding and tube pull rides. At the complimentary dog beach on the opposite side of the lake, you can also let your pup play fetch and cool off from the heat! For more watery fun, Horseshoe Resort also operates a year-round indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, plus an outdoor pool just for summertime.
Slopeside Activities
With slopeside activities included in your stay with unlimited playtime, you’re in for an adventurous vacation at Horseshoe Resort! Little adventurers find summer fun and sun with plenty of kid-friendly outdoor activities to choose from. Play a round of mini-putt on the 18-hole course, pan for gems at Red Horse Mining Co., and take a chairlift ride up the ski hill!
Downhill and Cross-Country Biking
Get ready to rip the trails of Horseshoe Resort for adrenaline-fueled action that will get your heart pumping! Older kids and teens won’t want to miss out on experiencing downhill mountain biking at the Horseshoe Bike Park, which is a fun and exciting atmosphere for all levels of riders. Take the high-speed chair lift and ride down! The cross-country trails weave through the trees, featuring various double and single tracks, which are great for all ages and abilities.
Hiking Trails
For some outdoor adventure at a slower pace, get your steps in while wandering through the beautiful Copeland Forest. In fact, there’s a whopping 4400 acres to explore! Appreciate nature with breathtaking views of the Horseshoe Valley, which is great for year-round adventures during your stay.
Treetop Trekking (5+)
Treetop trekking has become an immensely popular activity for families and Horseshoe Resort just happens to be Ontario’s original aerial game and zip line park! Explorers both young and old can spend an adventure-filled day climbing and zipping from tree to tree, including the Discovery Course made for kids. On the treetop trekking course, you move through the trees on suspended bridges, zip lines, Tarzan swings, swinging logs and cable traverses.
Let the laughter, exploration and lifelong memories begin — book your summer stay here!
More Summer Activities
In addition, there’s even more to do this summer at Horseshoe Resort, including…
- Dining, including Crazy Horse Sports Bar & Grill with live music nights, Eleven 01 Stone Oven Pizza with weekly trivia nights, and Shoe Brew coffee shop
- Valley Golf Course
- Rock Climbing
- Beach Volleyball
- Yamaha Adventures Off-Road Riding Tours (6+)
- Fitness Centre
- Spa
Horseshoe Resort Two-Night Hot Spot Package Contest
Now your family can experience all the summertime thrills available at Horseshoe Resort with our exciting Hot Spot Package Contest! Perfect for families with kids ages 2-12, with this favourite warm-weather package, you can explore the Horseshoe Valley and enjoy all the slopeside activities and Lake Horseshoe, including:
- Two-night stay for up to four people at the Inn at Horseshoe (valid during the summer of 2024)
- All of these activities are INCLUDED with your Hot Spot Stay!*
- Mini Putt
- Gem Mining (two kits per day)
- Indoor & Outdoor Pool Access
- Hiking the Copeland Forest
- Cross-Country Biking Trails in Copeland Forest
- Corn Hole & Other Lawn Games
- Rock Climbing
- Scenic Chairlift Rides**
- Beach Volleyball
- Lake Horseshoe Access – Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
- Tube Rides (weekdays only)
Enter to win!
To enter, subscribe to the Horseshoe Resort and Family Fun Toronto e-newsletters, and follow and engage with the Family Fun Toronto social media accounts. Use the contest widget (or link) below to enter. Good luck!
Horseshoe Resort Summer Hot Spot Package
When: July-August 2024
Where: Horseshoe Resort, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road West, Barrie
Phone: (705) 835-2790
Reservation Phone: 1-800-461-5627
Email: info@horseshoeresort.com
Website: www.horseshoeresort.com
Get out and enjoy more Summer Outdoor activities in the GTA here!
