Guide to Victoria Harbour and Midland Area (Huronia)
Food scene
Great atmosphere with delicious food (breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner). Enjoy sitting inside or on the patio with a close up view of nearby Queen's Cove Marina and all the boats coming and going. A good, relaxing place to see some local bands/singers too!
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The Queen's Quay British Pub And Restaurant
67 Juneau RdGreat atmosphere with delicious food (breakfast/brunch, lunch and dinner). Enjoy sitting inside or on the patio with a close up view of nearby Queen's Cove Marina and all the boats coming and going. A good, relaxing place to see some local bands/singers too!
Only 2 minutes away, this great little grocery store has most everything you may need along with its own bakery.
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Foodland - Victoria Harbour
178 John StOnly 2 minutes away, this great little grocery store has most everything you may need along with its own bakery.
They offer fresh and healthy crepes with a wide variety of savoury and sweet signature selections using fresh cut veggies, fruit and premium cut meats along with gourmet toppings, also tasty and a healthy variety of smoothies, ice cream, coffee and tea.
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La Baie Crêperie
342 King StThey offer fresh and healthy crepes with a wide variety of savoury and sweet signature selections using fresh cut veggies, fruit and premium cut meats along with gourmet toppings, also tasty and a healthy variety of smoothies, ice cream, coffee and tea.
A great place to relax and enjoy a traditional high tea experience. Also find a great selection of British foods as well as themed home goods.
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RoyalTea on King
256 King StA great place to relax and enjoy a traditional high tea experience. Also find a great selection of British foods as well as themed home goods.
Warm, wooded, licensed outpost overlooking Midland's beautiful harbourfront. Located on the Midland Town dock, this popular eatery serves pub food, seafood specialties etc.
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The Boathouse Eatery
177 King StWarm, wooded, licensed outpost overlooking Midland's beautiful harbourfront. Located on the Midland Town dock, this popular eatery serves pub food, seafood specialties etc.
Visit this old-fashioned general store with all kinds of different things as well as serving up some really great food!
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The Village Mercantile
154 William StVisit this old-fashioned general store with all kinds of different things as well as serving up some really great food!
This has been highly recommended by locals with great food and fresh desserts. They have also been providing live music on certain nights!
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Maple Canadian Pub
282 King StThis has been highly recommended by locals with great food and fresh desserts. They have also been providing live music on certain nights!
This is a marvellous place to see, taste and buy all things maple! It is within 10 minutes drive from our Georgian Bay Paradise.
Everything Maple & More
1957 Gervais RdThis is a marvellous place to see, taste and buy all things maple! It is within 10 minutes drive from our Georgian Bay Paradise.
Physical Activities
FIREWORKS: The following is a schedule when fireworks are allowed to be used: New Year's Eve between 7 pm and 1 am
Victoria Day - between 7 and 11pm on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday preceding and including the holiday Monday
Canada Day - between 7 pm and 11 pm the Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to Canada Day, the Friday, Saturday and Sunday directly following Canada Day or on July 1st.
Civic Holiday - between 7 and 11 pm on the Fri, Sat, and Sunday preceding and including the Civic holiday Monday.
Labour Day - between 7 and 11 pm on the Fri, Sat, Sun preceding and including the holiday Monday. Otherwise they are not allowed at any other time.
Tay Shore Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail. Walk or bike the trail just a short distance (10 min walk) from our Georgian Bay Paradise.
Directions: From the front door of our cottage, walk up the stairs to the street (Hoyt Ave) and turn right. Walk/bike until you get to Ellen St. where you turn left. Go on Ellen past Wycliffe St on the right and just past Lumber Rd. on the left is the trail. If you turn right, you can go all the way to Midland to the west. If you turn left, it will take you to Waubaushene to the east.
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Tay Shore Trail
145 Albert StTay Shore Trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail. Walk or bike the trail just a short distance (10 min walk) from our Georgian Bay Paradise.
Directions: From the front door of our cottage, walk up the stairs to the street (Hoyt Ave) and turn right. Walk/bike until you get to Ellen St. where you turn left. Go on Ellen past Wycliffe St on the right and just past Lumber Rd. on the left is the trail. If you turn right, you can go all the way to Midland to the west. If you turn left, it will take you to Waubaushene to the east.
This is the place to take the kids to have lots of fun burning off some extra steam. A great playpark and sheltered beach with sandy and gradual walk-in. It is a five minute walk from GB Paradise.
MacKenzie Beach
6 Bergie CrescentThis is the place to take the kids to have lots of fun burning off some extra steam. A great playpark and sheltered beach with sandy and gradual walk-in. It is a five minute walk from GB Paradise.
Great Skiing and Snowboarding only 20 minutes away.
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Monte St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd WGreat Skiing and Snowboarding only 20 minutes away.
Blue Mountain and other slopes near Collingwood is only an hour's drive from Georgian Bay Paradise.
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The Blue Mountains
Blue Mountain and other slopes near Collingwood is only an hour's drive from Georgian Bay Paradise.
Whether it's snow skiing, snowboarding, golf or hiking, Horseshoe Valley is a great place to go. Only 45 minutes south of Georgian Bay Paradise.
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Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WWhether it's snow skiing, snowboarding, golf or hiking, Horseshoe Valley is a great place to go. Only 45 minutes south of Georgian Bay Paradise.
Interesting course will challenge your golf skills. Just a 12 minute drive from Georgian Bay Paradise
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Brooklea Golf & Country Club
8567 ON-93Interesting course will challenge your golf skills. Just a 12 minute drive from Georgian Bay Paradise
Nice course and great for all skill levels. Only 15 minutes away.
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Midland Golf & Country Club
9536 Penetanguishene RdNice course and great for all skill levels. Only 15 minutes away.
Great course and lots of variety. 18 holes and only 20 minute drive.
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Bonaire Golf & Country Club
1699 Woodrow RdGreat course and lots of variety. 18 holes and only 20 minute drive.
If you like a challenge and you have extra golf balls in your bag, this is a great course. 18 holes. About 20 minutes from Georgian Bay Paradise.
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Oak Bay Golf Club
67 Links TrailIf you like a challenge and you have extra golf balls in your bag, this is a great course. 18 holes. About 20 minutes from Georgian Bay Paradise.
An amusement park great for families! Located in nearby Midland.
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Castle Village Enchanted Kingdom
701 Balm Beach Rd EAn amusement park great for families! Located in nearby Midland.
Nice place for a picnic and kids to play. Very peaceful view. A good trail for runners and bikers. Huge disc golf course.
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Parque Little Lake
606 Little Lake Park RdNice place for a picnic and kids to play. Very peaceful view. A good trail for runners and bikers. Huge disc golf course.
This place is not too far from our Georgian Bay Paradise. A great place to rent a canoe or kayak.
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Swift Canoe & Kayak - Georgian Bay
3048 Mayhew RoadThis place is not too far from our Georgian Bay Paradise. A great place to rent a canoe or kayak.
Gawley Park Beach is found on Gawley Park Rd. in Midland. Within the park you will find two acres of lovely flower gardens, a swimming area, and a play area.
Gawley Park
Gawley DriveGawley Park Beach is found on Gawley Park Rd. in Midland. Within the park you will find two acres of lovely flower gardens, a swimming area, and a play area.
In the spring, summer and fall, Diverse Rentals offers boat, wave runner personal watercraft, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards rentals and more. They also offer fantastic private boat charters. In the winter, they offer Snowmobile Tours for up to 10 snowmobiles . Go to: www.diverserentals.ca or call 888-377-7155 for more details and to book your rental.
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Diverse Rentals & Vacations
319 Champlain RoadIn the spring, summer and fall, Diverse Rentals offers boat, wave runner personal watercraft, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards rentals and more. They also offer fantastic private boat charters. In the winter, they offer Snowmobile Tours for up to 10 snowmobiles . Go to: www.diverserentals.ca or call 888-377-7155 for more details and to book your rental.
For our guests in winter who like to skate or play hockey, there are 4 locations locally where you can enjoy outdoor skating, weather permitting. Just go to www.tay.ca/rinks for public skating times and locations. The closest rink is only a 2 minute drive away.
Tay Community Rink
560 Calvert StFor our guests in winter who like to skate or play hockey, there are 4 locations locally where you can enjoy outdoor skating, weather permitting. Just go to www.tay.ca/rinks for public skating times and locations. The closest rink is only a 2 minute drive away.
Nature Parks
Awenda Provincial Park
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/awenda
Historic Wye Marsh close to the Wye River where Samuel de Champlain once plied his canoes.
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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 EastHistoric Wye Marsh close to the Wye River where Samuel de Champlain once plied his canoes.
20-25 minute drive from Georgian Bay Paradise
Located on Georgian Bay
31 kilometres of trails
17 kilometres backcountry ski trails
Great hiking all year round, beaches and swimming in the summer
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Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park Road20-25 minute drive from Georgian Bay Paradise
Located on Georgian Bay
31 kilometres of trails
17 kilometres backcountry ski trails
Great hiking all year round, beaches and swimming in the summer
Sightseeing
Bask in the early history of Huronia with the Jesuits learning the ways of our native people as they sought to bring Christianity to them.
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Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
16164 ON-12Bask in the early history of Huronia with the Jesuits learning the ways of our native people as they sought to bring Christianity to them.
See this magnificent landmark built on a hill in honour of the eight Jesuit priests who lived, worked and died there over 350 years ago. Saint Jean de Brebeuf and one other missionary was actually martyred here in 1649.
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Martyrs Shrine
See this magnificent landmark built on a hill in honour of the eight Jesuit priests who lived, worked and died there over 350 years ago. Saint Jean de Brebeuf and one other missionary was actually martyred here in 1649.
Discovery Harbour in Penetang where you can see the replicas of old sailing ships and more. You will enjoy Penetanguishene's amazing natural harbour, marinas and town dock.
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Discovery Harbour
93 Jury DrDiscovery Harbour in Penetang where you can see the replicas of old sailing ships and more. You will enjoy Penetanguishene's amazing natural harbour, marinas and town dock.
History exhibits and native life portrayal. It has a museum and the actual representation of a village and the way of life of the Huron Ouendat Nation many years ago. Great for families.
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Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village
549 Little Lake Park RdHistory exhibits and native life portrayal. It has a museum and the actual representation of a village and the way of life of the Huron Ouendat Nation many years ago. Great for families.
This is a display garden filled with Asiatic lilies, day lilies and peony varieties. The rainbow of colours and rich scents truly make this attraction a beautiful experience and you can purchase lilies to take the experience back to your own garden. Within 10 minutes drive from our Georgian Bay Paradise.
Gratrix Garden Lilies
3714 Vasey RoadThis is a display garden filled with Asiatic lilies, day lilies and peony varieties. The rainbow of colours and rich scents truly make this attraction a beautiful experience and you can purchase lilies to take the experience back to your own garden. Within 10 minutes drive from our Georgian Bay Paradise.
The SS Keewatin was a luxury cruise ship that carried passengers and cargo between the ports of Thunder Bay and Port McNicoll. This ship is created in the same design as the Titanic and is the only Edwardian Style ship left in the world! You can see it from the water or drive to the location. Check for availability of tours.
S.S. Keewatin, White Glove Boat Tour,
Georgian TrailThe SS Keewatin was a luxury cruise ship that carried passengers and cargo between the ports of Thunder Bay and Port McNicoll. This ship is created in the same design as the Titanic and is the only Edwardian Style ship left in the world! You can see it from the water or drive to the location. Check for availability of tours.
Day Spas
Bamboo Spa
351 First StBelle Roots Spa
1210 Oakmount CtPanache Spa & Hair Salon
298 King StLaser Health Works
527 Hugel AveLocated close by on 527 Hugel Ave., Midland