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Ontario's 2-Km Holiday Escape Trail Will Lead You Through A Snowy Forest & Festive Village

It's like being in a North Pole version of 'The Amazing Race'!
Lead Writer, Travel

You'll need to move faster than a reindeer in order to win Ontario's holiday escape trail

Escape Maze in Peterborough, Ontario, has a brand new festive game, and you and your bubble can race through a Christmasy wonderland.

The Butternut Holiday Trail game will take you along a 2-km pathway that winds through sparkling fields and a snowy forest.

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The Village of Butternut is planning its first holiday celebration, and it's up to you to make the event happen by visiting all the locations on the map.

Each stop will have different puzzles and challenges to solve.

You can add some competition to the event by racing to complete the trail in the fastest amount of time.

The game is entirely outdoors, and it's a safe way to get into the holiday spirit.

Tickets are available online, so start planning your Christmas adventure.

Butternut Holiday Trail 

Price: $25 per adult

When: Throughout the winter

Address: 156 Cedarbank Rd., Peterborough, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore a holiday trail for a safe, outdoor festive activity this season.

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Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

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    • Lead Writer

      Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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