Posted : February 12, 2025
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Fall in Love with York Durham Headwaters
At York Durham Headwaters, we believe that love is more than just a feeling—it’s an experience. Whether you’ve fallen in love with a breathtaking view, an unforgettable moment, or a hidden gem in our stunning region, we want to hear your story!
This holiday season, we’re inviting Ontario residents aged 18 and older to share their “Love Note” with us. Tell us how you fell in love in YDH or with a special tourism experience, location, or attraction that holds a special place in your heart.
Your story could be about a romantic getaway, a family adventure, or even an unforgettable moment you shared with a friend. Whatever it is, if YDH played a part in it, we want to celebrate it!
Submit your “Love Note” and you could win an amazing prize package:
- A 1-night stay at the newly opened Postmark Hotel in Newmarket—an elegant heritage building dating back to 1914.
- Dinner for two at Overlea rooftop restaurant, with sweeping views of historic Main Street and a new Canadian fine dining experience. Breakfast for 2 at The Lobby.
- Plus, a $100 gift card to Upper Canada Mall for a little extra something to remember your trip.
The contest is open until December 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm. So, take a moment to reflect on your best YDH experience, and share your story with us. It could be the perfect love note!
Love Notes Contest Entry Form
“Love Notes” Contest: Rules and Regulations
1. Eligibility
The “Love Notes” Contest (the “Contest”) is open to all legal residents of Ontario who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. Employees, contractors, and representatives of Central Counties Tourism, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, and members of their immediate families are not eligible to participate.
2. How to Enter
To enter the Contest, participants must submit a “Love Note” that shares a personal story about how they fell in love in York Durham Headwaters (YDH), or with a tourism experience, location, or attraction in YDH. Participants must submit their entry via the official online entry form.
Submission Requirements:
The “Love Note” must be an original written story (maximum of 300 words).
The submission must be entered through the contest entry form, found at [insert link].
All entries must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on December 31, 2024.
3. Contest Prize
The winner will receive the following prize:
A 2-night stay at The Postmark Hotel in Newmarket, Ontario, located in a heritage building dating back to 1914, once a historical post office and community hub.
Dinner for two at Overlea rooftop restaurant located within The Post Mark Hotel. Overlea offers dramatic views of Main Street, a wraparound terrace, and an elegant dining experience with Chef Jon Turner’s menu of seasonal, locally sourced Canadian-inspired cuisine.
A $100 gift card to Upper Canada Mall.
The total value of the prize is approximately $600.
4. Prize Conditions
The prize must be accepted as awarded and cannot be exchanged for cash or substituted with another prize.
The prize is non-transferable and must be used before December 31, 2025.
Reservations for the hotel stay are subject to availability, and blackout dates may apply.
The winner and their guest are responsible for any travel costs, including transportation to and from Newmarket, Ontario.
5. Selection of Winner
One (1) winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries submitted during the contest period. The winner will be notified by email no later than January 10, 2025. If the selected winner cannot be reached within 5 business days, an alternate winner will be selected.
6. General Terms
By entering the Contest, participants agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and to be bound by these Rules and Regulations.
The contest is void where prohibited by law.
Central Counties Tourism reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is deemed to be inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these rules.
Central Counties Tourism reserves the right to modify, extend, or terminate the Contest at any time without notice.
By entering, participants grant Central Counties Tourism the right to use their entry (in whole or in part) for promotional purposes without compensation or further consent.
7. Privacy
Personal information provided for entry in the Contest will be used in accordance with Central Counties Tourism’s privacy policy. By entering the Contest, participants agree to allow Central Counties Tourism to contact them for future promotional opportunities. Participants are also encouraged to follow Central Counties Tourism on social media to stay updated on future events and promotions.
8. Technical Issues
Central Counties Tourism is not responsible for any technical issues that may interfere with the submission process, including but not limited to website downtime, internet connectivity issues, or other technological failures.
9. Contest Sponsor
The Contest is sponsored by Central Counties Tourism, located in York, Durham, and Headwaters, Ontario, Canada. Comments and questions can be addressed to info@centralcounties.ca
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