Holiday Season Getaways

The Briars Christmas in the Country

Enjoy the magic of a Traditional Ontario Christmas in the Country!

Delight in the aroma of mulled cider and the harmony of the Dickens Singers as they stroll the Dining Room in period costume. Join us for an Irish Coffee party and hearty carol sing, then dance in Drinkwaters with Jim Cronk.

Have a massage in the spa, take a guided country walk or an enchanting horse drawn sleigh ride through snowy fields. And don't forget the traditional country Chrismas feast!

Christmas is a special time at The Briars, find out why families come back every year!

Enjoy delicious Holiday Meals and an exceptional and fun packed Recreational Program.

Visit our Holiday Packages page for more details.

The Briars Gala New Year’s Celebration

Ring in the New Year outside the city! Enjoy a natural getaway of sleigh rides, snow golf, cross-country skiing and special entertainment. Escape to the country for a few days of relaxation and celebration.

Our usual New Year's getaways include: Warm-up party entertainment & dancing with Jim Cronk, guided Country Walks, Dance classes — learn the Gay Gordon! Enjoy our Gala Gourmet New Year’s Eve dinner with live dinner music and dancing, a Festive hearty New Year’s Day Brunch, Candlelit dinners with live piano, a Traditional New Year's Torchlight Parade, Bonfires, Gluwein by the campfire and so much more.

Visit our Holiday Packages page for more details or view our New Years Flyer.

Festive Holiday Packages

Relax, rejuvenate and have some fun! Visit The Briars for a holiday – as quiet or as active as you like! Enjoy our festive atmosphere between Christmas and New Year's and lots of activities to fit your vacation schedule.

Included are three wonderful meals daily and a variety of ongoing events such as horse-drawn sleigh rides, outdoor and indoor winter games, skating, daily cross country ski clinics and more.

All Packages include use of sunlit indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna; billiards, darts, foosball, shuffleboard, ping pong; fitness room, living rooms with fireplaces and a variety of outdoor activities.

Enjoy delicious Holiday Meals and an exceptional and fun packed Recreational Program.

Visit our Holiday Packages page for more details.