When I was a little girl, our family took a little vacation to Bracebridge, ON to visit Santa’s Village! I searched high and low for the one photo I remember of that day, my tiny self petting the deer, but sadly, it didn’t surface! This Summer, I will be returning with my own boys aged 7, 5, and 4 and I can’t wait to see how much the place has changed! Maybe this time, I won’t be too scared to go say hi to Santa!!
Santa’s Village unique 60-acre attraction nestles in a bend of the Muskoka River. Visitors may tour the village by miniature train or cruise the Muskoka River on Santa’s Summer Sleigh Jet Boat. Features include Santa Claus and his elves at work, Santa’s Roller Coaster Sleigh ride, Santa’s deer, the Red Baron biplane ride, ferris wheel, swan paddle boats, Jumpin’ Star mini-dropper, ATV peddle bikes, Elves Island Play Village, live amphitheatre shows with clowns, magicians and roving entertainers, games of skill, gifts and great food.
Santa’s Village is like Christmas in the summer!
Santa’s Village was established in 1955 as a tourist destination by a group of local citizens when the Highway 11 was built and bypassed Bracebridge. These citizens felt that perhaps Santa would like a summer home in the most beautiful cottage area in Ontario which also happened to be conveniently located half way between the equator and the North Pole, on the 45th parallel.
Santa liked the idea so much that he had his elves build, not just a cottage, but a whole village to which he could invite everyone to come and experience the joy of Christmas all summer long. Under Santa’s direction, the elves put in rides, games and an amphitheatre and prepared delicious food to please his guests. All of this is set in an enchanting natural woodland and watercourse environment.
Santa is here every day during the summer to greet his guests at Santa square.
Stay and Play!
Santa’s Whispering Pines Campground camping and trailer park is located beside the beautiful Muskoka River, right across the street from Santa’s Village! If you don’t have a tent or trailer, there are both Yurts and Cabins for rent. Take advantage of the camping/park discounts they offer!
Looking for some yuletide fun this Summer?? Enter below to win a Family Pass of 4 tickets to Santa’s Village!
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We went on a road trip from Toronto to new Orleans 2 years ago. It was incredible 🙂
Our last vacation was to Saint John New Brunswick, last summer.
We went to Quebec City…drove there with our 4 and 2 year old boys. They love a good road trip!
California!
We drove to Lake of the Woods Ontario to see family.
We made a weekend out of seeing Thomas the train in St. Thomas
the last place we went was the CNE in Toronto 2 years ago
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Our last mini-vacation was to Great Wolf Lodge. We’re currently planning a trip to BC at the end of the summer which will be the first time my 2 girls have been on a plane. 🙂
Two of my grandchildren visited Santa’s Village yesterday and had a great time. My son-in-law told me that the river boat Captain is retiring after sterring the boat for 32 years. His daughter is asking if anyone has pictures they could share she would appreciate copies to make a special album for him.
wow! 32 years is amazing!
Our last family vacation was 2 years ago, we came to Canada.
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wasaga beach
We went to DisneyWorld back in 2009. We’d love to go on another trip far or near soon 🙂
We went to a cottage on a lake up north.
Jamaica…20 years ago!
Our last family trip was to Disney world.
Haven’t had one yet! 🙁
We went to Taipei, Taiwan
To a cottage on Sharbot Lake. So much fun!
Last over night trip was to Niagara Falls.
We went to Montreal
On our last vacation we took a trip to PA to visit Sesame Park. In a few weeks we will be going to Nova Scotia
we love Sesame Place!!
Our last vacation was to St Louis to run a half-marathon
Our last family vacation was in Crystal Beach
Last family vacation was probably when I was a teenager! Going up to Lake Commanda for a cottage, we never did get to stop in Santas Village! Thanks for the contest =)
We just went to Atlanta and it was awesome.
we went to Disney last year
We went to Boston
Florida!
montreal with via rail!
Great Wolf Lodge
to florida
we went to the cottage
My son would be thrilled to see Santa and his village at this time of year. He thinks he’s got to wait till next year.
We went to New York, New York
We had a staycation due to layoffs.
Staycation. Haven’t really travelled yet with the kids.
Espanola with my husband and daughter 🙂