Outdoors: Five great couple winter getaways in Algoma

Sometimes we just need a break from the daily routines of our lives.

Sure, a tropical holiday is always a nice rest but it's not always easy to get away that far for that long.

Forget the sun and surf.

It's time to play in the snow and Ontario's Algoma Country has super escapes made for the perfect 3 – 4 day weekend sneak-away or mid-week refresher.

1. An Authentic Dog Sledding Experience

A truly exhilarating way to enjoy a Northern Ontario winter as a couple is waiting for you in Hearst.

Évasion Nordik's Real Mushing Experience Package is perfect for those who have always wanted to drive a dog sled team.

Expect a 3 hour activity where you'll learn how to drive the dog sled team, how to harness the dogs followed by a 10km ride, then a warm up with hot chocolate and snacks in the onsite yurt.

End the day back in a hotel or motel where you can relax in a Jacuzzi room, steam room or sauna.

Relive the excitement of the day over a dinner at any of the local restaurants.

2. Winter Cabin the Woods Getaway

Many cottage resorts are open year round, offering warm and cozy cottages nestled in our beautiful winter wonderland.

We have many types of cottage resort experiences to have a relaxing, romantic getaway; housekeeping cabins where you can cook together, or a pampered environment and have the meals cooked for you in a main lodge.

Bring your cross country skis and snowshoes to explore the area and pick out animal tracks in the snow.

Relax in hot tubs and saunas then roll in the snow, and you bring your skates because some cottage resorts build skating rinks out on the lake!

It could even be the simple fun of building a snowman or watching the Northern Lights.

Enjoy the solitude together on a peaceful remote lake in Algoma Country ice fishing for lake trout, walleye and northern pike.

Bring your snowmobile, pack a lunch and access dozens of far-flung fishing spots on nearby lakes.

Join in the friendly competition at one of the local ice fishing derbies where you have chances to win cool prizes.

- Heather Bot

Read the other 3 great couple getaway ideas to escape during winter.