NEW FOR 2022

CAA Travel Services is handling all GWTA hotel bookings. Thanks to their outstanding industry reputation, CAA Travel Services have been able to negotiate preferential hotel rates for GWTA participants.

Blue Mountain:Please note that the overnight at the Blue Mountain Inn on Sunday 7th August is NOT INCLUDED in your registration and there is no included camping option for this evening. To stay with our group at the Blue Mountain Inn on Sunday 7th August you MUST book through CAA to get the GWTA preferred room rate using the form below.

To arrange your stay in any of our supported hotels for one or any of the nights please complete the following form and email it to our CAA contact Helga Malcolm at hmal1@caamanitoba.com.

You may also book your own rooms–a list of the supported hotels is below.

CAA Hotel Room Booking Form

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY DORM ROOMS

On Wednesday August 10 we will be hosted by Lakehead University in Orillia where both camping and economically priced dorm rooms will be available. This is something campers might wish to consider for a one night break from their tents.

This option is also available for those staying in hotels  who are interested in an economy alternative in Orillia. You must reserve the dorm rooms yourselves (it is not in the CAA form).

Lakehead University will begin accepting reservations on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at 8am.

A block of rooms has been set aside. Please ask for the “GWTA” rate.
Rooms are limited. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To reserve: 705-330-4010, ext 3030 (Mon-Fri. 8am – 10pm)

CAMPING IS STILL AN INCLUDED OPTION FROM MONDAY TO THURSDAY

Camping is included at not extra charge for registrants with the exception of the first night in Blue Mountain. 

COMFY CAMPERS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THEIR SERVICE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN 2022.

Orillia Camping alternative – Lakehead University: On Wednesday August 10 we will be hosted by Lakehead University in Orillia where both camping and economically priced dorm rooms will be available. This is something campers might wish to consider for a one night break from their tents.

A block of rooms has been set aside. Please ask for the “GWTA” rate.
Rooms are limited. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To reserve: 705-330-4010, ext 3030 (Mon-Fri. 8am – 10pm)

Note on non supported Hotels: We understand that there are a variety of accommodations in our host communities, however, the establishments in the selection provided by CAA Travel Services are supported by the GWTA, located close to base camp and are cycling friendly. Luggage will be dropped off at the hotel in the evening and picked up in the morning. Luggage will NOT be dropped off at unsupported accommodations.

Year of the Staycation — Ontario Staycation Tax Credit for 2022
GWTA participants who are Ontario residents are able to claim 20% of their eligible 2022 accommodation expenses, for example, for a stay at a hotel, cottage or campground, when filing their personal Income Tax and Benefit Return for 2022. You can claim eligible expenses of up to $1,000 as an individual or $2,000 if you have a spouse, common-law partner or eligible children, to get back up to $200 as an individual or $400 as a family. Click here to learn more.

Sunday August 7 - Blue Mountain Inn

Blue Mountain Inn

IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2022.
In 2022 your room at Blue Mountain Inn will NOT be included in your registration.
You must book your room at Blue Mountain Inn through CAA travel to secure the preferential rate .

August 8 & 9 - Midland

Quality Inn & Conference Centre

924 King St, Midland, ON,L4R 0B8

Please note that to book this hotel at a preferred rate you must book through CAA Travel Services.

AirBnB and alternative hotels

Please note that we cannot guarantee to provide luggage support to your individual AirBnB property – therefore if you are considering booking an AirBnB please ensure that it is within the town of Midland since you may have to pick up your luggage from the campground.

August 10 - Orillia

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Orillia 

To book this hotel at the GWTA preferred rate you must book through CAA Travel Services.

Lakehead University Residences

Economical rooms will available at Lakehead’s Orillia Campus.

  • Shared bathroom @ $74.00 pp/$148.00 for Unit (2 guests, each with a private bedroom, sharing 1 bathroom)
  • Private bathroom @ $99.00

Lakehead University will begin accepting reservations on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at 8am.

A block of rooms has been set aside. Please ask for the “GWTA” rate.

Rooms are limited. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To reserve: 705-330-4010, ext 3030 (Mon-Fri. 8am – 10pm)

August 11 - Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach Motel
159 Main St., Wasaga Beach, ON

Please note that book this hotel at the GWTA preferred rate you must book through CAA Travel Services.