Between the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit, our incredible deals on accommodations with local hotel partners, and other summer offers, it’s never been more affordable to turn your family day trip into an overnight stay trip. This summer, instead of cramming your family’s adventure into one long, exhausting day, slow down and stretch out the fun by incorporating an affordable overnight stay into your schedule. Here are four fun ways to do it!


Day Trip To Stay Trip An Amazing African Lion Safari Adventure

You’ve heard the early bird gets the worm, but at African Lion Safari, the early bird gets the wild! African Lion Safari’s Wake Up The Wild experience offers guests unrivalled access to the park before it opens to the public on a privately guided tour led by a Game Warden. Witness a pride of lions at their most active time of the day as they devour their morning meal. Explore the park in an open-air truck and come within a metre of rhino, zebra, and ostriches. Hand-feed Canada’s largest giraffe herd!

African Lion Safari, Hamilton

This adventure starts at 8:45 am, and your ticket includes access to the park for the remainder of the day when the experience concludes. Booking a nearby hotel the night before will allow you a little bit more of a sleep-in, make your morning far less rushed, and leave the kids with more fuel in the tank to play all day. Great nearby options with summer Staytripping deals that include a $50 or $100 VISA gift card with your booking include:


Day Trip To Stay Trip A Sensational Sports Adventure

Big game excitement doesn’t have to come with big-ticket prices. Head to Hamilton to cheer on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL team or Hamilton Honey Badgers basketball team. Rather than having to rush to the car to drive home after the game, hit a downtown patio for a fun family dinner and then settle in for some shuteye at a nearby hotel. In the morning, surprise the kids with breakfast on the beach in Burlington, roller-skating, or a zipline through the treetops before you head home.

Treetop Trekking at Binbrook Conservation Area, Hamilton

Browse our Summer Staycation Hotel Offers to find a great deal.


Day Trip To Stay Trip A Wonderful Day On The Water

Nothing kills a fun family vibe faster after an amazing day out on the water than having to load everyone in the car and head right home. This summer, pair a family-friendly Grand River paddling adventure, like Turbo Tubing For Beginners or Paddle The Beast, with a Staytripping deal at a nearby hotel, like:

Grand River Turbo Tubing

Day Trip To Stay Trip Family Festival Fun

Festival season is back in a big way for summer 2022, but all that fresh air, food and fun can make for a long drive back at the end of the day. Instead of heading home that night, book a hotel room or vacation rental (they’re also eligible for the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit) that you can quickly escape to at the end of the evening. Fun family-friendly summer festivals taking place in Hamilton Halton Brant this summer include:

Burlington Veg Fest

Looking for even more family adventures you can supersize this summer? Visit our Pick Pack Go page to build your awesome family getaway.


Know Before You Go

We’re thrilled that Ontario is reopening and can’t wait to welcome you to Hamilton Halton Brant. As a few of our region’s tourism partners may take some additional time to return to their pre-pandemic operating capacities and protocols, feel free to reach out to the places you plan on visiting in advance to confirm that they’re ready to serve you in the way you’re expecting.

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September 25

RBG After Dark: So Long Summer

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Date & Time: September 25, 2025 from 6:30pm - 10:30pm Tickets: $25 (+hst) per person...

Now thru December 14

Beeswax Candle Making

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Dates: Various dates each month Time: 1:00 to 3:00pm Cost: $64.99

Now thru September 20

Bee Beard Experience

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Dates: Jul 5th, Aug 2nd, Sep 20th Time: 1:00pm Price: $249.99

Now thru September 1

Hamiltonian Tour Boat

Hamilton Waterfront – Pier 8

47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4

Open Weekends Only until June 29th. Daily from June 29th to September 2nd. Price (includes...

Now thru December 6

The Mead Explorer Class

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Date: Multiple dates through the year Time: 1:00pm Cost: $94.99

Now thru August 21

Behind the Scenes Tour

658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4

Dates & Time: June 19th, July 17th, and August 21st from 5:30pm - 7:00pm Cost:...

Now thru December 31

All Natural Skincare Workshop

Backed By Bees

6214 Appleby Line, Burlington, Ontario L7M 0P7

Dates and Times: March 1st - 1:30pm to 3:30pm March 20th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Now thru December 31

Private Date Night Painting for 2

studio k2

The Cotton Factory, DyeWorks Building, 9 Landsdowne Avenue, Hamilton

Whenever Date Night is! Event Price: $165.00 + hst per couple.

July 25 - August 15

Sunset Wine & Cheese

Brantford Flight Centre

110 Aviation Ave. Brantford, ON N3T 5L7, Canada

Date & Time: July 25 & August 15th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm Admission: $25 per...

Now thru December 31

Introductory Flight Lesson

Brantford Flight Centre

110 Aviation Ave. Brantford, ON N3T 5L7, Canada

Dates: All year round Cost: $152.55 including HST

July 17 - August 23

Paddling in Paradise: Summer Canoe Tours

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Date & Time: Select Thursdays and Saturdays, Jul 17 to Aug 23 Admission: Pre-Registration Required...

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