Why Rawley Resort Is the Perfect Place to Celebrate the Holidays
The holidays have a way of filling the calendar before you’ve decided how you’d like to spend them. There are people to see, plans to make and somewhere in the middle of it all, the hope that you’ll have time to enjoy yourself.
Celebrating the holidays at Rawley Resort can take the shape of whatever you’ve been looking forward to. A Christmas party where the usual host gets to sit down with everyone else. An evening to thank your team. A festive afternoon with the family, or a quiet break for two before the busy days begin.
Set along the Trent–Severn Waterway in Port Severn, Rawley is somewhere to gather close to home or enjoy a change of scenery. Come up from Toronto for a holiday escape, meet family travelling from different towns, or join us from a nearby community for dinner or an afternoon out.
Bring Everyone Together for the Holidays at Rawley Resort
Getting everyone together is worth celebrating in itself. Finding a beautiful setting where you can relax and enjoy their company makes it even better.
Rawley’s Christmas party options give families and businesses a place to bring their holiday plans together, with dining, accommodations and ways to spend time beyond the table.
A Family Christmas Party With Less Hosting
As families grow, the gathering can start to outgrow the house. There are extra chairs to find, dishes to prepare, and someone who spends much of the evening moving between the kitchen and the table.
Taking the celebration somewhere else changes that.
A family Christmas party at Rawley gives you the chance to enjoy a meal together, without one household taking on all the work. The person who usually hosts can be part of the conversation, and everyone gets to settle in and enjoy the occasion.
For relatives travelling to join you, overnight accommodations can make the gathering feel like a little holiday of its own.
A Company Christmas Party Worth Looking Forward To
After a year of deadlines, meetings and busy days, an evening together outside the workplace gives your team a different kind of time with one another.
Share a meal. Recognize the year’s accomplishments. Catch up with the colleague you usually only see between tasks.
Rawley offers a setting where your company Christmas party can feel like an occasion. For teams travelling farther to celebrate, an overnight stay gives everyone more time to enjoy the visit. Share your preferred dates and group size with our team, and we can talk through arrangements for your gathering.
Settle In for Good Food and Good Company
Some holiday plans only need a reservation and the right company.
At The Lighthouse45, elevated dining comes with a beautiful winter backdrop. When snow settles across the resort, the scenery gives you another reason to linger over a meal. Come for dinner with your partner, arrange a catch-up with friends, or gather a few family members during the season.
Weekend High Tea offers another way to get together. With tea and a selection of savoury bites and sweets, it’s an invitation to take your time over an afternoon.
Unwind With Fire Pits, Live Music and Indoor Golf
If you’re staying at Rawley or want to linger after a meal, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a little more time together.
Bundle up and gather around an outdoor fire pit. It’s a cozy way to catch up with loved ones and take in Rawley’s winter surroundings.
When live music is on the calendar, the evening can carry on after dinner. Choose a performance on our events calendar and make it part of your plans.
For anyone missing time on the course, the golf lounge brings the game indoors. A little friendly competition can be a lovely way to spend time with friends or colleagues, even when the outdoor golf season is behind you.
Enjoy the Christmas Market and Port Severn Santa Claus Parade
There’s something especially festive about stepping out into the community during the holidays.
Rawley’s Annual Christmas Market takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse handcrafted goods by local artisans, find gifts with a personal touch, and enjoy a little holiday shopping by the water. Admission is free.
Make time for lunch at The Lighthouse45 while you’re here, and the shopping becomes part of an afternoon together.
The Port Severn Santa Claus parade brings another seasonal tradition to your plans. Keep the market and parade in mind as you choose when to visit, either for a festive outing or as part of a longer stay.
Slow Down Before or After the Holiday Rush
Of course, the season can also leave you wanting a little quiet.
Before the gatherings begin, a visit to The Spa at Rawley gives you time to step away from the preparations. Afterward, it can be a chance to rest once the last guests have gone home.
Book a treatment, spend time in the hot tub or sauna, and let a few hours belong to you. It’s a gentle way to reconnect with your partner or enjoy a break with a friend.
If an afternoon feels too short, our spa and stay packages give the experience more room. The Spa & Stay package pairs a two-night suite stay for two with spa vouchers, so you can build a visit around time to unwind.
Then there are the small pleasures of being somewhere cozy. Coming back to a suite with a gas fireplace. Pulling on another layer and gathering around an outdoor fire pit. Having an evening ahead of you without a kitchen to tidy or tomorrow’s preparations waiting on the counter.
Sometimes, that’s the holiday plan you need most.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve and Stay a Little Longer
The last evening of the year deserves something to look forward to.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Rawley over a three-course dinner at The Lighthouse45, with live entertainment by the Shawn Mei Trio and a Champagne toast at midnight. Spend the evening catching up with friends and family or making a night of it with your partner.
Add an overnight stay, and there’s no need to end the evening with a drive home. Your suite is waiting, and the first morning of the year can begin at a gentler pace.
Explore our New Year’s Eve packages and stay options to find the arrangements that suit your plans.
Give Someone a Rawley Experience
Once you’ve found something to look forward to, you might know someone else who would enjoy the same feeling.
Rawley Resort e-gift cards offer a thoughtful holiday gift for a partner, a friend, or the person who always makes time for everyone else. They get to plan a little escape of their own, at a time that suits them.
Plan Your Holidays at Rawley Resort
The gatherings you remember are often the ones where you had time to enjoy the people around you. The meal lasted a little longer. The usual host relaxed. An afternoon together became a tradition you wanted to repeat.
However far you’re travelling, there’s room to begin one of those traditions at Rawley, or simply give yourself a break during a full season. Come for an afternoon together or make the holidays at Rawley Resort part of a longer visit.
Call 1-705-538-2272 or email info@rawleyresort.com to discuss your holiday plans with our team. We’ll help you explore the arrangements that suit your celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Information Should I Provide When Asking About a Christmas Party?
Share your preferred date, approximate guest count, and the type of gathering you’re planning. Include any dining preferences, and let us know if guests may need overnight accommodations.
When Can I Book a Spa Treatment?
The Spa is open Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Monday appointments available by arrangement. It’s closed Tuesday through Thursday. You can book your spa appointment online.
Is The Lighthouse45 Open Every Day?
The Lighthouse45 is open Thursday, 5–9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. It’s closed Monday through Wednesday. High Tea is offered Saturday and Sunday, 2–5 p.m. You can reserve dining online or call to arrange High Tea.
Can a Larger Group Book the Golf Lounge?
Yes. Exclusive use of the golf lounge is available for larger groups and corporate events. Contact our team to discuss availability and arrangements.
Are Accommodations Available Throughout the Week?
Yes. Rawley’s accommodations are open every day. Spa and restaurant hours differ, so choose your dates around the experiences you’d like to enjoy.
