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ADDRESS:
4432 Fern Resort Road,
R.R.#5
Orillia, Ontario
L3V 6H5
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E-MAIL:
getaway@fernresort.com
WEB SITE:
www.fernresort.com
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TELEPHONE:
(705) 325-2256
FACSIMILE:
(705) 327-5647
TOLL FREE:
1-800-567-3376
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Fern Resort, a year-round vacation resort located on the shores
of Lake Couchiching near Orillia, offers first class accommodations
together with a wide variety of activities and facilities that make every
family get-away memorable. All the right ingredients are combined at Fern to offer special
vacation packages for every season.
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From well-trained staff,
tastefully appointed accommodations and culinary delights to
exciting entertainment, recreational facilities and activity
programming including summer and holiday supervised children's
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"No one treats families like Fern!"
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VACATION
PACKAGES
Fern Resort offers all-inclusive
vacation packages year round. See specific packages for
inclusions and programs available including "kid free",
"seniors" and "one parent family" discounts.
Distinctive activities and entertainment for seasonal vacation packages
will bring your family back to Fern again and again for a great
get-a-way. Vacation Packages
include most recreational facilities and
activities and meals - see dining.
Summer vacation packages include 3 meals daily,
entertainment and plenty of recreation for the whole
family. From June to
Labour Day supervised children's programs with nursery are
included.
See Children's Programs and
Facilities
for more details.
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During the spring, fall and
winter Fern Resort has special weekend, holiday weekend, Christmas
and March Break package options designed to provide families with
plenty of choices for planning a get-a-way. Every Fern
Vacation Package includes customized activities and entertainment.
Limited Supervised Children's
Programs are offered during special weekend and holiday packages.
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Click
here for information and rates on seasonal packages.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Fern Resort's Vacation Packages offer
families a choice of tastefully decorated rooms, suites and cottages that are spacious and well equipped.
Set along the shores of Lake Couchiching, the accommodations at
Fern Resort provide a great place to relax any time of the day,
whether its on the deck with the lakeside view that most units
have or curled up in front of the cozy fireplace.
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- Fireplace
- Telephone
- Data Port*
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- In-room Movies
- Coffee Maker
- Private Bathroom
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- Refrigerator
- Air conditioning
- Heating
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- Hair Dryer
- Clock Radio
- Colour TV
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*cottages do not have data ports
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The Main Inn
The Main Inn has 15 rooms and 2 suites
located on the second floor. The suites have one bedroom
suites with two double beds and two bed chesterfields. Rooms
have two double beds and most come with a bed chesterfield. |
The Fireside Inn
All of the 28 Fireside Inn rooms have a
fireplace and a balcony. County pine decorates four
suites, nine queen and 15 double bedrooms, each with loveseats
or bed chesterfield in the sitting area.
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The Hearthside Inn
Two suites and 18 rooms in the Hearthside
Inn consist of two floors in a
contemporary building, each with a
balcony offering a lake view. The suites offer a queen
bedroom and two loveseats. Rooms are two double beds and
a single bed loveseat. |
Sweet Fern and Twin Fern Cottages |
These three lakeside Cottages are
beautifully appointed two level units with a deck overlooking
the lake. The first floor consists of a living area with
fireplace and powder room. Upstairs features two
bedrooms - one queen and two doubles and a four piece bath. |
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Edgewater Cottages are one room lakeshore
units with two doubles and a loveseat together with a private
bath. Sliding glass doors lead to a sundeck. |
Bayshore Cottages
Overlooking Fern's Marina area, Bayshore Cottages offer two
bedrooms and a variety of bedding arrangements to provide more
options for larger families. All come with sundecks
overlooking the bay and a cozy sitting area. Minimum Occupancy requirements are in place
for these units.
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RECREATION
AND ENTERTAINMENT
Fern Resort has taken the guess work out of fun by
providing a host of recreation pursuits and entertainment for the
whole family. The Resort's expansive grounds, facilities and
social programming offer plenty of opportunities to participate in one
of the many scheduled activities organized for families as well as
some geared for adults and kids*. And if relaxation is your goal during a
stay at Fern, grabbing a lounge chair by the pool or booking a spa
treatment as part of your vacation is a sure fire way of meeting this
goal.
*Some Activities and Programs are
available only during the summer season and/or special holiday
periods. See Children's
Programs and Facilities for more information on programs for
children and recreation.
Scroll down or Click below to see how much
fun your family can have at Fern:
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Archery
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Ping
Pong
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Trampolines
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Basketball
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Rollerblading
Tracks
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Shuffleboard
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Scotch
Tasting
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Cocktail
Mixing
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Wine
& Cheese Party
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Fashion
Show & Sale
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Evening
Cards
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Casino
Lessons
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Cooking
Demonstrations
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Tea
Leaf Reading
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Intro
to Scuba
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Stretching
Classes
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Martini
Classes
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Waivers must be signed to use Extreme Equipment
and parental permission required for children. Must be 10 years of age or
older.
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Aerobics
Classes
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Aqua
Fit
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Poolside
Bingo
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Floral
Arranging
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Bird
Watching
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Nature
Walks
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Bridge
Lessons
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Winter
Activities
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Cross-country Skiing
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Tobogganing
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Skating
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Hockey
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Broomball
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Snowshoeing
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Sleigh rides/Hayrides
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indoor
mini-golf
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Two outdoor pools and a wading pool, located
on a three tier terrace are perfect for enjoying those great
summer days. There are plenty of lounge chairs for
relaxing in the sun or under some shade. Poolside Bingo
and Pool Parties are popular family activities that take place
around the pool. The indoor pool is located in the
Recreation Centre. Fern also has a Hot Tub, Jacuzzi,
Sauna and Steam Room. Towels are available for sign out. |
Lake Couchiching is a hub of activity during
the summer months at Fern. Playing on the sandy beach or
the clear waters of the lake is just the beginning of the
fun. Kayaks, pedalcraft, canoes and windsurfers
are free for guest use for those over 12 or accompanied by an
adult. Small boats with motors can be rented by anyone
over 16 years of age.
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Fern's 14-seat Pontoon Boat
provides fun excursions including a waterfront home tour,
sunset cruise, adult fishing trip and a shopping trip to
Orillia for a nominal fee. For a little more excitement on
the water, take in the weekly Waterski show performed for
guests at Fern, rent a Sea-doo or take some waterskiing
lessons.
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- Live Bands
- Dance Reviews
- Dance Lessons
- Movie Nights
- Evening Movies
- Holiday Activities
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- Theatre
- Magic Shows
- Karaoke
- DJ Dances
- Internet Cafe
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Massage Therapy:
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Salt
Glow
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Body
Wraps
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Aromatherapy
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Swedish
Massage.
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Esthetic Services:
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Manicure
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Pedicure,
Facial
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Make-up
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other
services
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Unisex Hair Care:
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Scalp
Massage
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Shampoo
& Set
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Cut
& Style
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Perms
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CHILDREN'S
PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
During the summer months Fern
Resort offers kids plenty of fun with special activities and a
supervised fun centre with programs organized for age groups from
infant to teens. Year round children can enjoy the Play
Village and most recreational facilities
at the Resort as well as take part in special Vacation
Package events and activities.
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Down to learn more:
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Fern Resort's Summer Program is designed as a
supervised fun centre run by trained staff with age
appropriate activities and facilities. Children from
infant to teens are encouraged to take part in play and
exercise activities throughout the day and evening. Kids can take
part in selected activities or stay the whole day. Meals
are provided and are peanut free as part of the Children's
Program only. See Dining for more
information on kids' meals. Limited Children's Programs
area available as part of special vacation packages. |
See Age Group for more information on facilities:
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Swings and
Slides
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Little Tykes®
Outdoor Toys
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Crafts
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Air conditioned
Indoor Playroom
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Children's Ride-on toys and
Trail
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Snack
Time
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Trampolines
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Fishing
derby
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Pool
games
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Crafts
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Miniature
Golf
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Large wooden climber
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Wall
Climbing
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Scavenger
Hunts
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Face
Painting
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Extreme
Sports
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Archery
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Miniature
golf
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Batting
Cages
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Extreme
Sports
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Theatre
Program
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Batting
cages
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Crafts
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Horseshoes
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Large
Wooden Climber
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Ball
Hockey
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Teens
Age 13-17 Years (16 & 17 Year Olds may also take part in
some Adult Program Activities)
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The
Water Sled is a popular Teen Activity.
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Miniature
Golf,
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Golf
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Archery
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Horseshoes
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Mountain
Biking
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Batting
Cage
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Mushball
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Volleyball
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Just
for Kids" Recreation and
Activities
While Fern Resort kids
can enjoy almost all of the recreational
facilities at the Resort, there are just some that
have been created "Just for Kids" (parents can
come along too) including afternoon and
evening entertainment. Some activities
and facilities are seasonal (summer or special holiday
periods), while others are available year-round. |
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Swimming
Lessons
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Kiddie
Pool
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Deck
Racing
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Kids'
Carnival
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Talent
Show
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Glide
Ride
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Playgrounds
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Playvillage
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Trampoline
Pavilion
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Babysitting
Families staying in the Main Inn and
Fireside Inn can take advantage of the Hall sitting
available from 7:30 pm to 12:45 am. A sitter makes
rounds every 20 minutes to check on the children.
Private sitters can be arranged at the Front Desk in the
morning for that evening, at a minimum of $6.00 per hour
with a minimum of three hours. Baby Sitting is only
available until 12:45 am. |
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DINING
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During the summer Fern
Resort's Heritage and Patio Dining rooms offer breakfast,
lunch and dinner in a non-smoking environment. The
Poolside Terrace Bar also offers light lunches and barbecues
on selected days.
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Special Children's meal hours allow parents to feed young children
(ages 0-6), take advantage of the Nursery/PlayVillage and return for a
relaxed meal. Children's Meal hours are available for breakfast,
lunch and dinner and are 1/2 hour before regular meal times.
Breakfast
8:30 to 9:30 am |
Lunch
12:00 noon to 1:00
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Dinner
6:00 to 7:00 pm |
- Chilled Juices
- Fruit
- Yogurt
- Cottage Cheese
- Hot and Cold Cereals
- Pancakes or French Toast
- Eggs Benedict
- Omelettes
- Eggs
- Ham, Bacon or Sausage
- Home Fries
- Toast, bagels and rolls
- Ham and Cheese plate
In room Continental Breakfast from 9:30 to
11:00 am with Muffin, croissant, fruit, juice and coffee or
tea. |
The Dining Room Lunch
includes soup or juice plus a choice from 10 different
entrees. Two Children's meal options are also offered.
A Poolside sandwich bar or
barbecue are offered on selected days. Pizza, hotdogs,
hamburgers, cold beverages and desserts including ice cream
and popsicles are also available.
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Start Dinner off with a
choice of juice, appetizer or soup followed by one of four
starter salads.
Eight dinner choices
including regular entrees, healthy and vegetarian are
served with Fern's famous rolls and honey. Decadent
Desserts, cheeses, fruit salads and more top off every meal.
Weekly Poolside Steak
Barbeque is option.
A Kids' Dinner Buffet and
Heinz Baby Food is available. |
Dining hours and options vary for all other times - see specific Vacation
Packages for more information on dining.
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