Couch Potato Package at Elmhirst's Resort in the Kawarthas

ALTHOUGH BEST KNOWN as a summertime playground, Elmhirst's Resort on the shore of Rice Lake in Keene, Ontario is also a prime place to celebrate the winter season. After a brisk day of hiking, cross-country skiing, skating or snow-kiting, warm up in the Wild Blue Yonder Pub or the Hearthside Dining Room where dishes feature products grown on-site, including Angus beef, turkeys and Pekin ducks as well as seasonal vegetables and greenhouse herbs. Or enjoy a tutored wine tasting in the underground wine cellar featuring a fine selection of Ontario and Canadian wines. Relax in the indulgent full-service spa, enjoy the indoor fitness facility with swimming pool and more. Special Couch Potato packages are available September to May. Weekend packages include Saturday breakfast, a Saturday Roast Beef Buffet Dinner and Sunday Brunch overlooking Rice Lake. www.elmhirst.ca