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Take advantage of the Ontario Staycation tax credit

Take advantage of the Ontario Staycation tax credit

First, what is the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit?

It’s time to celebrate the official start of summer! If you live in Ontario and are planning your vacation this season, why not look at what there is to do to right in your own backyard? Get the best of both worlds at the waterfront – thriving city life AND beautiful waterfront views and activities. The best part is the Ontario government is paying you to do exactly that with the Ontario Staycation tax credit. Did you know that Ontarians can get money back from the government for going on vacation in Ontario this year? Read on to find out how 👇🏼

We all know that vacationing can stress the wallet so take advantage of the new Ontario Staycation Tax Credit. Available temporarily for the 2022 year, the Ontario Staycation tax credit “aims to encourage Ontario families to explore the province, while helping the tourism and hospitality sectors recover from the financial impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic” (Ontario.ca). It’s been a long pandemic – why not support local Ontario businesses while rejuvenating this summer.

Boxcar Social Harbourfront Centre Toronto Waterfront Patio
Boxcar Social patio at Harbourfront Centre

You can claim 20% of your eligible 2022 accommodation expenses for up to $1,000 as an individual or $2,000 if you have a spouse. Eligible expenses include hotels, motels, resorts, lodges, bed-and-breakfast establishments, cottages, campgrounds, and vacation rental properties.

Secondly, let us help you plan how to spend it

Let us help inspire a waterfront getaway using this handy Ontario Staycation tax credit! Research has shown that being near water can provide benefits for our mind & body, including lowering stress & anxiety, and increasing sense of well-being & happiness. Sounds like the waterfront is a perfect vacation destination to us! Along the waterfront we have some amazing accommodations that will make your stay in Ontario unforgettable.

Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Waterfront Skyline Ontario Staycation Tax Credit Blog
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Westin Harbour Castle:

Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Ontario Staycation Tax Credit
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Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the Westin Harbour Castle is an ideal stay. The CAA/AAA Four Diamond property is a landmark of Downtown Toronto. With panoramic views of the waterfront, it is your haven for relaxation personal well-being. Featuring tennis and squash courts, an indoor heated pool, and prime workout facility the Westin has everything you need to make your stay at the waterfront. Just quick walk along the PATH (Toronto’s underground covered walkway) will lead you to the Downtown Core of the city and offers direct access to many of Toronto’s most noteworthy sites and attractions, including Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, CN Tower and Exhibition Place. Nestled in the harbour with seamless downtown access, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto offers you a serene city escape in the centre of it all.

Westin Harbour Castle Dog Friendly Ontario Staycation Credit
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Bonus: bring along your pet! The waterfront and the Westin are both very dog friendly. Don’t leave your four-legged family member behind on your upcoming trip to Toronto at no extra charge. Westin Heavenly Dog Beds are available for use during your stay, along with other local dog friendly amenities. Dogs deserve to enjoy the Ontario Staycation tax credit too!

Westin Harbour Castle Pool Toronto Ontario Staycation Tax Credit
Westin Harbour Castle Indoor Pool

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown:

Radisson Blue Toronto Downtown Pool Lounge Ontario Staycation Tax Credit
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The Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown is an intimate, boutique style hotel with a contemporary nautical theme, making for a fun unique experience. Whether you want to walk to Toronto waterfront, grab a bite on a patio, stretch out on a pool chaise with the CN Tower for a backdrop, or shop at boutiques in the Distillery District, the Radisson Blu places you moments from it all. Discover Toronto’s neon-bright street art, ethnic eats, and the country’s best nightlife all around this high-energy city. The hotel also puts you within steps of the Entertainment District and attractions like Rogers Centre, the St. Lawrence Market, and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Two beers sitting beside the pool with crystal clear blue water at Radisson Blue Toronto Downtown Pool Lounge

Bonus: Visiting during summer? Join Torontonians at the rooftop Lakeview Pool Lounge for killer views of the water and the CN Tower. If you want to stay fit, hop on a bike or jog along the scenic waterfront trails just outside the front door.

Radisson Blue Toronto Downtown Room View Ontario Staycation Tax Credit
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Now that you’ve picked your hotel, time to pick your activities! For ideas on how to spend your vacation at the waterfront check out our blog “Fun things to do in Toronto this summer at the waterfront!

To apply for the 2022 Ontario Staycation tax credit or to find out more information about visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-staycation-tax-credit  

Good luck and happy vacationing Ontario! See you at the waterfront!

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