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By comparison to other statutory holidays, Family Day is still a relatively new after Ontario followed the lead of several provinces and adopted it in 2008.
While most businesses will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, they will be operating on the weekend itself providing a great opportunity to get out and explore and support what our region has to offer in terms of retail, dining, and overall experiences.
We reached out to Explore Waterloo Region for their input on what the Family Day Weekend means locally:
Q. Has Family Day Weekend grown in popularity since its inception in Ontario in 2008?
A. If Explore Waterloo Region’s membership is any indication, it is definitely growing in popularity in our area. Every year there seems to be new Family Day activities for both locals and visitors to enjoy.
Q. Is this an important winter weekend for the economy in Waterloo Region?
A. Waterloo Region is a four-season destination, and our winter visitation numbers tend to be relatively strong compared with other areas that consider this season a “low” time. Our region does a great job at always having interesting activities going on but having a long weekend in the winter does help our hotels encourage more overnight stays. It means visitors can extend their road trips and have more fun.
Q. What are some great things people should check out that weekend in Waterloo Region?
A. We have all kinds of great outdoor activities to enjoy like skiing (downhill and cross-country), ice-fishing, hiking, winter cycling and skating. Both the St. Jacobs Market and the Kitchener Market have special activities planned. If indoor is more your speed, our museums and galleries are offering up all kinds of fun things. Family Day also coincides with post-secondary reading week so it’s a perfect time for our student populations to take a well-deserved study break and enjoy what’s in their own backyard and maybe invite their family and friends to visit too.
Q. How does Explore Waterloo Region promote this weekend?
A. Explore Waterloo Region continues to promote our area as the perfect location for a road trip. For Family Day we specifically gear our campaign to families (naturally!) looking for a fun getaway. We will have a variety of options promoted on our social channels and our website provides planning inspiration for visitors coming to the region and for locals looking for some cool things to do.
On Family Day itself, the City of Cambridge is offering various free drop-in activities for the whole family, including swimming, skating, sports, and fitness.
The Cambridge Centre for the Arts will also be open that day from 1-4 p.m. and is offering a range of family activities. |
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Cambridge Chamber 2 March 27, 2020 |
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