Winter’s Bachelor Party

It is the winter season! And although snow has been lacking in some southern parts of Ontario, you can be sure that snow machines are in full force in places like Horseshoe Valley, Blue Mountain and various resorts that offer hotel and spa stays and a variety of winter activities nearby.  Make it a weekend trip with the guys, rent your snow gear at the resort’s closest snow terrain and make sure to book a nice relaxation massage at your resort’s spa. Who says you can’t have fun with winter for your best friend’s bachelor party?

Go Skiing

Check out a resort up north or out west to such luxurious ski resorts as in Banff, Alberta! Skiing is not only a great exercise that tones your entire body, but it is also beneficial for your heart muscles. You and your five best friends can breathe in the fresh air, enjoy hitting the slopes and poke fun of your buddies who still need to ski on the bunny slopes.  Don’t forget to wind down and relax your muscles after a long day of skiing in a hot tub at your resort’s spa.  If you plan on going skiing on several days you may want to purchase a weekend or seasonal pass so you and the guys can enjoy some quality skiing time across several days, before and after the bachelor party.

 Snow Tubing

Okay so the ‘baby’ in your group of friends doesn’t want to do the skiing option because he deems it to be ‘unsafe.’  As a safer option, you may want to try snow tubing!  It is not only safe, but a lot of fun and you and your buddies do not need to take any particular lessons beforehand.  Try visiting Ski Snow Valley (www.skisnowvalley.com) in Barrie as they offer various packages for you and your friends to enjoy.  Ski Snow Valley is said to offer the largest snow tubing landscape in Ontario, making multi-person tubing rides possible on a variety of lanes and slopes.

 Hit The Ice

If your party consists of 20 or more people, consider doing an outdoor ice hockey tournament.  Guests can pick their teams once they get to the rink or you can have teams pre-determined on colour-coded invitations!  Half the invites can be printed in red and the other half in blue.  Once guests have confirmed they are coming, have jerseys made for each team from a T-shirt shop and have them laid out, ready to be worn by each player.

 Beer-Bogganing

This is tobogganing while under the influence of alcohol.  It can take place at any local park after a major snowfall; given this park has a few bunny hills.  Before we condone such an activity, ensure that your party plays it safe; keep a few sober people on location and ensure that proper winter clothing is worn at all times – hats, skiing gloves, warm winter coats and boots to prevent injury or frost bite.  One way you can ensure things don’t get out of hand is to bring a small cooler of beer with you to the park.  This way, the little alcohol there is to consume, the little time you’ll spend tobogganing drunk and risking any injuries.  Keep the party going once you all arrive back home with some videogames, great music, easy-to-make finger foods and a fresh backyard hangout!

This is the bachelor party that never ends.  Let’s be honest – do you want your buddy’s amazing bachelor party to end early? Not really.  The party should go on for as long as possible. But of course, that doesn’t mean staying at the same dull venue all night long either.  You want to make sure that it’s not only a night to never forget, but a night that is constantly evolving and keeping all your friends enjoying themselves and well-entertained.  This is also known as the multi-destination bachelor party.  This is a night jam-packed with exciting places to see and activities to do.  No idea where to start? Have no fear; we’ve got your itinerary below.

  First: Sports Game

 This can start as early as right after work on a Friday evening – literally at 5:30pm!  Starting the night off helps you plan a little better for the upcoming events ahead, too.  It gets the group ready for a full night of partying and everyone likes to get their party started as soon as they finish work!  That aside, check out a sports game at a nearby stadium or bar.  It can be a hockey game, soccer or anything that happens to be playing that night.  Nothing beats hanging out with the guys by visiting a stadium or sports bar to watch your favourite team play.

 Second: Shoot a Game of Pool

 After the game, head over to a bar to play some pool or arcade games.  Sometimes, the pool tables can be located at the same bar you watched the hockey game at.  It is a great way to catch up with the guys.  Share some funny stories about the Groom or talk about how crazy your boss is while enjoying a few beers and some bar food.  Playing pool doesn’t have to be the only games you and the guys play.  You can check out mini golf, bowling or a variety of indoor games that don’t consume much time.  After all, the real fun is yet to come…

 Third: Wind Down

 Rejuvenate and relax.  Head over to the Groom’s house for some pre-drinking before the fourth venue.  Here you can invite more of your buddies, play some video games and reserve your energy for the party.  You’re going to need it!  Winding down, however, doesn’t have only include hanging out at the Groom’s house.  You and the guys can visit an upscale restaurant and select some fine delicacies for dinner – after all, this is no ordinary night! 

 Fourth: Check Out A Club

Be it a strip club or a regular dance club, this is where the party happens!  Arrange for a taxi or limo (if applicable) beforehand and ensure everyone has a way to get home as well.  Make sure a booth is booked so that you and the guys can revel in some much-deserved V.I.P. partying with a bottle service “fill-up station”.  After the club, you and the guys can check into a nearby hotel or arrange to have your buddies crash at the groom’s place (with his consent, of course).

 Lastly, If you are planning a multi-venue bachelor party, ensure it is communicated well on the invitation.  You can add an estimated time-line on each invite or include a few cell phone numbers so that if someone chooses to come to only part of the event, they can be sure to arrive at the right time.  Make sure you arrange for the groom and those nominated as “most likely to get drunk fast” to have a ride to each destination at all times – arranging for several cabs if need be.