Fern Resort delivers a hassle-free Ontario all-inclusive with endless activities, family dining and lakeside fun.
When most Canadians think of a sun-drenched, all-inclusive vacation, visions of Mexico, the Dominican Republic and other tropical hotspots typically come to mind.
But an all-inclusive vacation doesn’t have to involve a passport, a crowded airport, or a plane ticket.
Just two hours north of downtown Toronto, Fern Resort offers an Ontario take on the all-inclusive experience, combining lakeside relaxation, family-friendly activities and hearty dining in one easy package.
An All-Inclusive That Goes Beyond the Typical All-Inclusive
Many tropical all-inclusive resorts focus on accommodations, meals, alcoholic beverages, a limited list of activities and, hopefully, a chaise lounge by the pool.
At Fern Resort, the all-inclusive experience focuses on an extensive lineup of facilities and activities, along with dedicated age-specific directors who keep events running throughout the day.
Just some of the summer activities include archery, golf, biking and walking trails, tennis and pickleball lessons, crafts, in-pool scuba and yoga. Little ones can enjoy mini-putt competitions, fishing derbies, rock climbing or spend time at PlayVillage. Complimentary equipment rentals and nightly entertainment round out the experience.
Food, Family and Time Together
One of Fern Resort’s special touches is assigning each family its own table for the duration of its stay. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, your table is always waiting just for you.
Meals become more than just a chance to refuel—they’re an opportunity to map out the day’s adventures, reconnect between activities and share memories made.
Families with younger children can also take advantage of Fern’s early dining option. Parents can bring their PlayVillage-aged children into the Heritage Dining Room 30 minutes before the regular meal time and enjoy selections from the Kids Buffet before signing them into the PlayVillage early evening program. This gives parents and older children the chance to enjoy a more relaxed dinner together.
Breakfast is served à la carte and features classics such as omelettes, pancakes and eggs Benedict, alongside vegan and gluten-free options such as the tofu scramble.
Lunch offers a choice of poolside dining or table service in the dining room. A typical dinner might begin with smoked salmon crostini, followed by lamb chops, and finish with a decadent dulce de leche cheesecake. Younger guests have their own kid-friendly offerings, from vegetable soup and burgers to old-fashioned ice cream sundaes.
Whatever you order, don’t skip Fern Resort’s legendary house-made rolls. Prepared from a secret 1918 recipe created by master baker Jim Pettapiece and his wife, Mimi—the first generation of the family to own the resort—the rolls are served with honey sourced from an Ottawa Valley apiary. Four generations later, both traditions remain deliciously intact.
Summer packages offer the widest selection of included activities and facilities. Throughout the year, Fern Resort offers unique seasonal experiences and programming designed to make the most of every season.
So, before you book that tropical all-inclusive, consider heading just north of Lake Simcoe instead. Discover all that’s included at Fern Resort—and a lot closer to home.
