- The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre:
near Midland, offers tours of its wildlife
and wetlands. Hiking, canoeing, and kayaking are also available. Telephone 705-526-7809.
-
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons: also near Midland and associated with the
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, is a living museum recreating a French Jesuit mission to the Hurons from 300 years ago.
Telephone 705-526-7838.
- Martyr's Shrine: The famous shrine church visited by the Pope,
and 75 acres of pleasant landscaping, encourage prayer and tranquility. See their pilgrimage schedule. Telephone
705-526-3788.
- Huronia Museum: celebrates
Ontario's heritage. Discover the world of the Huron People in Canada's first recreated Huron Village. Dynamic
year-round programs are offered by a professional teaching staff.
- Discovery
Harbour: in Penetanguishene, is a picturesque 19th century British Naval and Military site on scenic
Penetanguishene Bay. The site includes 15 reconstructed buildings, an archaeological dig, and two fully rigged replicas
of 19th century schooners. Telephone 705-549-8064.
- The Orillia Farmer's Market : Saturday mornings from 7 AM to 1 PM - two blocks
from the Orillia Library.
- Orillia :
waterfront parks & trails and fine, heritage architecture enhance an array of attractions, events & activities. Only
45 minutes from Elm Cove Cottages along Hwy's 400 & 12, Orillia offers great shopping, museums, a casino, an opera house
and boat cruises.
- The Big
Chute Marine Railway: near Coldwater and part of the Trent Severn Waterway, it is an impressive "lock" which
carries boats up a hill on a rail instead of raising them by water.
- The M.S. Georgian Queen
: offers a variety of cruises of Georgian Bay's 30,000 islands from the Penetanguishene Town Dock.
Telephone 800-363-7447 or 705-549-7795.
- Georgian Bay Islands National Park:
a small cluster of 59 islands, is one of Canada's finest island parks. Beausoleil Island, just off the coast of Honey
Harbour, is the largest of these and includes an interpretive program on the history of this stunning region. The park
can be accessed by boat only. Trips to Beausoleil Island from Honey Harbour are made daily by the Park's own Day Tripper from June 27 ~ September 1 at 11 am,
12 pm and 1 pm. Reservations are required. Please call (705) 526-8907 (Midland) to reserve or visit the Parks Canada
Welcome Centre at Lock 45 in Port Severn for more information. Tel.: (705) 526-9804 Ext. 232
Also see Out There - an adventure travel site with
information on the park.
- The Midland
30,000 Islands Boat Cruise : is a 2 1/2-hour sightseeing cruise of Georgian Bay aboard the Miss Midland,
departing from Midland. Dinner cruises are also available. Telephone 1-888-833-2628.
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