In The News
Mayor at Great Lakes initiative
annual meeting
Blue Mountains Courier-Herald - Thornbury,ON,Canada
Anderson said Georgian Bay was well-represented at the conference. "Together, we see the health of the Great Lakes
and specifically Georgian Bay as crucial ...
Let's be safe in the water as we
all enjoy swimming in summer
Owen Sound Sun Times - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
With beautiful Georgian Bay and Lake Huron so close, how could it be any different? The Bay, the Tubs up at Tobermory,
the North Channel -- these are among ...
Lakes effort gets a leader
Buffalo News - NY, United States
Having someone in charge of various programs should focus both the funding
and the effort, and could help not only in the United States but in Canada,
...
Nancy War of 1812 Wasaga Beach
Canadian explorers in space and time
Canoe.ca -
While Georgian Bay is mostly known for its beach life, it is also a rossroads for ... In
the Nottawasaga River is the remains of the Nancy, sunk during the War of
1812. ...See more information on Wasaga Beach. Midland, Georgian Bay
 Aboriginal Weekend in Historic Huronia
Discover the interactive history in Historic Huronia this weekend with
First Nations festival at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
and the Huronia Museum art show with Metis artist Tim Mohan
Lake level concerns depend on location
MLive.com - MI,USA
West and Southwest Michigan property owners and tourism interests are most
concerned about recently rising levels, and their contribution to beach......Georgian Bay has lower water levels...
erosion ...
BRADBERRY: Water, water everywhere and what?
Niagara Gazette - Niagara Falls,NY,USA
His answer only served to spark another series of questions: “If it is
coming from Lake Erie and flowing down the river into Lake Ontario, why
isn't Lake ...
Experience Doors Open Georgian Bay with
Owen Sound and Historic Huronia The Weekend
of June 6,7 2009 See See Doors Open in June in Ontario
 Canoe
and Kayak Eco Tours Make a Splash starting Victoria Day Weekend.
Midland, Ontario Tay Township……………May 2009. The weekend of May 15-17 is the beginning
of the Wye Marsh summer season with new and exciting outdoor adventures for the entire family.
 2009
Summer Openings along Southern Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay, Ontario……………May 2009. The members of the Georgian Bay Tourism Group are
putting the final touches on their welcoming hospitality for the opening weekend of the unofficial start to the Canadian summer season.
 Delawana
Inn Victoria Day Weekend “Open the Shutters” A 112 Year Long Weekend Tradition Returns in 2009
Honey Harbour, Muskoka Georgian Bay Ontario.…… The Victoria Day long weekend (May 15-18, 2009) offers guests
a special rate with a 30% discount and includes two children under 15 staying free when sharing room with parents.
Trent-Severn to benefiit from federal
funding
... which runs between Trenton on Lake Ontario and Port Severn on Georgian Bay. ... Acknowledging
the Trent- Severn's role as a major player in the tourism ...
World
Wetlands Day to be celebrated at Wye Marsh
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
... admission ($10 for adults, $6.50 for adults and seniors,
free for children under three). For more information, call
526-7809 or e-mail info@wyemarsh.com.
New
Georgian Bay cruise added to summer line-up--early bird savings
Honey Harbour, Ontario, Canada………….January
20, 2009. Visitors staying at the historic Delawana
Inn Spa & Conference Resort this summer will be treated
to two Georgian Bay cruise options. The Miss Midland, a-300
passenger vessel, will now take guests out for a 1 ½
hour sunset cruise on Mondays as well as Fridays.
New Port Severn
Innkeeper Appointed
Award Winning Innkeeper Wolfgang Stichnothe Moves to The Inn
at Christie's Mill in Port Servern Ontario. The Inn is a member
of Ontario's Finest Inns and Spas....
Making
Christmas special--Munday's Bay Store-Huronia Museum
Midland Free Press - Midland,ON,Canada
The extensive list of books offers a wealth of information
for those who love to read about the history of Canada, Ontario
and Georgian Bay area. ...
She's
wild about animals
Midland Free Press - Midland,ON,Canada
Springall was also on the trumpeter swan fundraising committee,
which organized the dinner auction. She is also a member of
the Ontario Wildlife ...
Man
making trek from Tiny to Toronto
The Barrie Examiner - Barrie,Ontario,Canada
An attempt to draw attention to and stop Dump 41 and possible
contaminated run off into Georgian Bay........then through
Barrie to Highway 11 and south to Toronto. Simcoe North MPP
Garfield Dunlop, who has introduced a Private Members' bill
in the Legislature ...
 Port
Severn The Gateway To Ontario Cottage Country
Over the years, resort hotels, Muskoka lakeside inns and other
Ontario tourist lodgings were built to accommodate an ever-growing
number of tourists and ...
 CBC
Christmas Carol Comes to Wye Marsh
Celebrate this festive time at Wye
Marsh with CBC radio, and Charles Dickens. Now a Christmas
tradition across the country, a dramatic reading of Dickens'
A Christmas Carol will be presented at the Wye Marsh on Thursday,
December 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Trumpeter
swans, six babies flourish in local wetland
Orillia Packet & Times - Orillia,Ontario,Canada
... website said the program's goal has been met and confirmed
there are an estimated 1000 individual trumpeter swans and
131 breeding pairs in Ontario. ...
Excerpts
from Ontario Legislature Debates on the Great Lakes ...
They are a gateway to Ontario's economic prosperity. For the
people in my riding, healthy water levels are a critical component
for vibrant tourism, but they need strong representation to
ensure that they prosper. ...
Midland
celebrates 130th birthday
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
The French explorer Samuel de Champlain reached Georgian Bay
in 1615. In 1639, the first European community in what we
now call Ontario was constructed: ...
The
candidates speak...
Midland Free Press - Midland,ON,Canada
If toxic waste leeches into the water table and Georgian Bay,
it could wreck the growing tourist industry here. The area
is extraordinary and we should ...
 Delawana
Fall Season Colours and Canadian Thanksgiving Family Extravaganza
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay Ontario……..September
2008. The Delawana has a variety of fall offerings
culminating with the Thanksgiving weekend October 10-13. The
2008 fall season continues to offer getaways for couples,
golf enthusiasts or girls spa weekends
George’s
Tips For Fall Around Georgian Bay
Fall is one of the best times for hiking and biking around
Georgian Bay. Combine the hiking and biking with a fall fair,
a little culture and history about the Petun Indians, A trip
to Walter’s falls, a fall colour road, trip or a scarecrow
invasion, you will find something for every-one. See George’s
recommendations for the fall of 2008.
Dining
with a French-Italian twist at Walter’s Falls
Discover a new Ontario country dining experience at The Falls
Inn, Walter' Falls, just off the Bruce Trail between
Living
Colours on Georgian Bay This Fall
Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario Canada……………September
2008. Natural palettes of Georgian Bay blues mixed
with the scarlet hues, brilliant yellows, red and orange of
the fall maples, birch, oaks leaf changes taking place throughout
the hardwood forests of the region.
Bruce
County Creates Massive Adventure Pavilion for the International
Plowing Match (IPM)
Go Back Teeswater, Sept. 3, 2008. County officials
hope to offer something a little different for visitors to
the Plowing Match this year. Anchoring the northeast corner
of the match site encompassing 3 huge tents, the County Showcase
will feature some of the major icons and activities found
in the Bruce.
Ontario's
International Week Events
North of Toronto.........One of Ontario's best weeks for International
events takes place north of Toronto this week with Georgian
Colleges International Auto Show, the International Plowing
Match and Canada's famous internationally renowned fall colours
(colors). Get north of Toronto .........
Marsh
perfect for picnics and wildlife spotting
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada The inn has earned itself a
place in Ontario's Finest Inns directory, and in its third
year of operation has become a romantic destination, with
more than ...
Our
Best Asset-Southern Georgian Bay
Midland Free Press - Midland,ON,Canada People coming here
(Severn Sound) want authentic natural outdoor experiences
and we need to protect that because it is an economic base
within the county....................
 Fall
Family fun at the 2008 annual September Wye Marsh Rhythms
Festival And Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships
at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland Ontario, Tay Township.
No
one reason for lower lake levels
Owen Sound Sun Times - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
Changes to the St. Clair River bed are responsible for a 13-centimetre
drop in lakes Huron and Michigan and in Georgian Bay, according
to preliminary ...
North
America's Largest Outdoor Murals:
Midland Ontario: As one of the top 100 places to see in Ontario.......
Midland hosts North America's largest outdoor mural and was
recently listed in the Ron Brown first edition of Top 100
Unusual Things to see in Ontario released September 17th 2007,
Boston Mills Press.
Man's
trip to make people aware of Georgian Bay Land Trust
Owen Sound Sun Times, Canada - 19 Jul 2008
His thing is a 1000-kilometre, 40- day circumnavigation of
Georgian Bay that brought him through Owen Sound recently.
Stark set off from the Parry Sound ...
Mayors urge commission to expedite water level study
parrysound.com,
Canada - 22 hours ago
Meanwhile, at the local level, residents and cottagers who
are concerned about Georgian Bay water levels can participate
in the public consultation process ...
 Celebrate
Métis Culture---Métis Day Bo’jou Neejee
Penetanguishene, Ontario…………….August
1, 2008. Discovery
Harbour will celebrate the dynamic heritage and culture
of the Métis people with its third annual Métis
Day Bo’jou Neejee on Saturday, August 9.
 Ontario
Canada Travel-- Win Wye Marsh Summer Canoe Eco tour through
the beautiful Wye Valley in the Southern Georgian Bay area
of Ontario
Midland Ontario. August 1, 2008…….. 3
hour eco-tour through the Wye Valley for two with a Wye Marsh
naturalist. Discover the spectacular Wye Valley and the many
species living in the 3000 acres Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
in the Georgian Bay region north of Toronto near Midland Ontario.
A qualified Wye Marsh naturalist will provide information
about Ontario's Wildlife, environmental factors affecting
the marsh life. (some restrictions apply). Winners get to
paddle with the naturalist.
Environmental
Education at Wye Marsh Benefits from Ontario Government Funding
Midland-Tay Township Ontario, Canada…………July,
2009. Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre in Midland Ontario was the site of a significant
funding announcement from the Species at Risk Stewardship
Fund--part of the Ministry of Natural Resources' http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/index.html).
This year the Ministry of Natural Resources has granted $12,000
to support species at risk inventories for the Wye Marsh Provincial
Wildlife Area. This will provide the necessary information
to ensure habitats are protected and taken into consideration
in any future land use planning.
Rail
may lead back to future
Owen Sound Sun Times - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
... the Orangeville-Brampton Railway for $7 million to the
Highlands Railway Group, which plans to create a rail line
from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. ...
Sainte-Marie
among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour offer two great family
events July 19-20
Southern Georgian Bay..July 2008.......The weekend of July
19-20 will see two great events and summer fun for
the entire family as Midland's Sainte-Marie among
the Hurons presents "Paddlefest"
and Penetanguishene's Discovery Harbour launches
"Bayfield's School of the Sailor".The exciting
news continues with a family-friendly price on admission
– attend one event, and receive 50% off adult admission
to the other!
Thought
of bringing back rail service suddenly topical
Owen Sound Sun Times - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
Prospective owners of the Orangeville-Brampton Railway have
a long-term plan to create a line from Lake Ontario to Georgian
Bay in Owen Sound. ...
Showcase
of art at Wye Marsh
Midland Free Press - Midland,ON,Canada
Tickets to Wine and Cheese In The Marsh are $10 per person,
which does not include spirits. For more information call
705-526-7809 or visit www.wyemarsh.com.
Plaque
recognizes completion of tourism infrastructure
Blue Mountains Courier-Herald - Thornbury,ON,Canada
The Blue Mountain Resort is now one of the key tourist destinations
in Ontario and a real jewel in the Georgian Bay Coastal Route,"
added Braden. ...
SORRY…I'M
CANADIAN
PENETANGUISHENE – The King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene
will have theatregoers doubled over in laughter with its third
production of the season, Sorry… I'm Canadian......a
winning combination of side-splitting humour, razor-sharp
political satire, lively dancing, and multitude of memorable
musical selections that celebrate all things Canadian.
Bruce Peninsula Featured in Ontario's Nature Volunteers:
Ontario
Nature's Volunteers is the only project of its kind in
Ontario. Volunteer for Nature participants – stewardship
professionals, students, field naturalists and other conservation-minded
individuals. Forging
Footpaths, September 17-21, 2008 "A garden of wildflowers"
is how Petrel Point Nature Reserve is often described. Located
on the Bruce Peninsula near Red Bay
Piping
Plovers return to Wasaga Four Years Running
Visitors to Wasaga Beach will be able to see the nesting areas
of the rare, and endangered Piping Plover.
New
Ecotourism Magazine launched in Canada
The first edition of Ecotourism Magazine Canada
is a detailed report on some of Canada's best practices in
today's expanding ecotourism market place. The compelling
articles in the first edition include a look at captivating
photographs
Ontario’s
largest resort-based observatory opens May 12th, 2008:
HUNTSVILLE, ONT. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 –
Delta Grandview Resort’s Echo-Valley Observatory officially
re-opens its doors on Monday, May 12th, 2008.The three-storey
domed observatory was constructed in 2000, resembling a landlocked
lighthouse. Equipped with a state-of-the-art Schmidt-Cassegrain
telescope that is capable of revealing objects one million
times fainter than the faintest objects visible to the naked
eye. The first resort-based astronomical observatory is the
largest in Ontario, primarily for public viewing of celestial
objects.
‘Adventures
with Nature’ is part of the Family Summer Fun at Midland’s
Wye Marsh
Midland, Ontario, Canada…………….June
2008. Getting closer to the animals is a new theme
and feature at the Wye Marsh for the summer 2008. Live animal
shows take place daily in July and August at 1:00pm and vary
throughout the week. Examples of new shows are Slippery Snakes,
Hawk Hunters, Terrific Turtles, Frogs are Friends.
Aboriginal-First
Nations History Celebrated in Historic Huronia
Historic Huronia………….June,
2008. The month of June signals the beginning of
First Nations and Métis festivals throughout Huronia
and Southern Georgian Bay. First Nations and Métis
history is recognized throughout the year in Historic Huronia
with special celebrations taking place at many area attractions
during the summer months.
Celebrate
Aboriginal Heritage at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
Midland, Ontario……………….June
2008, Midland’s Sainte-Marie
among the Hurons will share in the celebration of First
Nations with its upcoming Aboriginal Festival on
Saturday and Sunday June 14-15, and National
Aboriginal Day on Saturday June 21.
Metroland
City Parent Award Goes to Delawana as "Best Summer Resort"
for four years running
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay June 2008.……………Ontario’s
City Parent Magazine recently announced their “Best
of Awards” and Delawana Inn Resort captured the ‘best
summer resort’ category for 2008. Delawana has been
awarded this title for the last four years with previous awards
in the top 5 family resorts in Canada.
Georgian
Bay Beaches Receive 2008 Blue Flag
Georgian Bay, Ontario...........June 2008.
Georgian Bay beaches in Ontario Canada are being awarded the
international Blue Flag certification, Environmental Defence
announced as the summer beach season kicked off last week.
Two Georgian Bay beaches in the Town of the Blue Mountains
(Little River Beach Park, Northwinds Beach Park. Both beaches
are near the town
of Collingwood. A third Wasaga Beach in Wasaga Beach Provincial
Park, in the town
of Wasaga Beach.
Billy
Bishop Home and Museum to be Investigated
The Billy Bishop Heritage Museum located in Owen Sound Ontario
Canada is allowing a Barrie Ontario based paranormal group
to investigate the property. The group is Jeff's Paranormal
Investigations. Billy Bishop was a World War I flying ...
Canada's
"Kellerman Lodge" Alive and Dancing
Honey Harbour, Ontario – June 2008 – Nostalgia,
family traditions, dancing competitions and pool parties live
just 90 minutes north of Toronto. One of Muskoka's relic family
summer resorts continues to adapt to consumers modern requests
while maintaining and enhancing the romance and tradition
of the historic family resorts like Kellerman's depicted in
the movie Dirty Dancing.
Blind
Guy Biking travels coastal route for Special Olympics
Wasaga Sun - Wasaga,ON,Canada
He will leave Wasaga Beach June 14 and travel what Ontario's
Ministry of Tourism is promoting as The Coastal Route of Georgian
Bay. ...
The Managing Growth, Managing Water Workshop
is a two and a half day residential workshop to engage Canadian
youth (age 20-35) in dialogue surrounding current water issues
in Ontario. It is the second in a series of four Future of
Water Workshops to be held by Waterlution – A Water
Learning Experience across Ontario in 2008. The June 6th –
8th
workshop will focus specifically on challenges surrounding
population growth and water supply. For more information go
to www.thewaterhole.ca/getinvolved/events.htm
Wye
Marsh 2008 Spring Canoe Eco-Tours start Victoria Day Weekend.
Midland Ontario-Tay Township, Georgian Bay………………….May
2008. Wye
Marsh Canoe Eco-Tours start on the Victoria Day holiday
weekend with early bird and twilight trips into the 3000 acre
wetlands in the Wye Valley. Morning and twilight eco-tours
start on the Victoria Day weekend Saturday May 17 at a cost
of $50 per person and last three hours. Groups of four or
more can arrange for special custom tours.
'The
Falls Inn' at Walter's Falls offers a daytrip or weekend getaway
Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin, Canada - 4 Apr 2008
Choosing the right marketing strategy was key to the success
of this remote rural hideaway and joining 'Ontario's Finest
Inns' was a very smart move, ...
Delawana Glows
Green....In addition to new green group packages
one of the favorite group activities is the evening bonfire.......
Twisted Pines Music
& Arts is offering a unique showcase of music-based
Movies with guest speakers and live band performances, 10
days of Twisted Pines Music in Movies Inlcuding the Victoria
Day long weekend.
Doors
Open Ontario comes to Georgian Bay areas of Historic
Huronia, Owen Sound, and Meaford. FREE admission to Ontario's
Historical and Cultural attractions participating in the 2008
Doors Open Ontario program.
New
Georgian Bay 20 km. Paved Trail for Cyclists and Hikers Explores
Historic Huronia and Southern Georgian Bay
Tay Township, Ontario…………………April
4, 2008. Cyclists and hikers who are amateur or avid
history buffs may want to consider heading back in time to
the early 1600’s where they can re-discover the shores
of Historic Georgian Bay and the life in New France between
1639 and 1649.
Wye
Marsh joins in supporting National Wildlife Week
(NWW) April 6 to April 12 by paying homage to the life sustaining
process of pollination, the insects, birds and other wildlife
species that help sustain the life of the flora and fauna
of the Georgian Bay region
Presenting
the New Brand and Image for Southern Georgian Bay Tourism
The Georgian Bay Tourism Group (GBT) has been working diligently
for the past 17 years as the leading Tourism Marketing Organization
increasing visitors, education groups, tour groups, conferences
and international tourists to Historic Huronia and the Southern
Georgian Bay area.
'Maple
Syrup Medley' at 17th Wye Marsh Sweetwater Harvest
Midland Ontario Tay Township...............March 1, 2008.The
cheerful and sweet sounds of contemporary and traditional
Canadian music will filter through the Maple Sugar bush along
with the aromas from boiling sap and bannock cooking over
an open wood fire. Events for the entire family will include
taffy tasting, cooking demonstrations, Woodcarvers and Wildflower
Gardeners exhibits, live animal shows, children's crafts and
face painting, horse-drawn wagon rides.
March Getaways
on Southern Georgian Bay include Curling championships,
kids March break day camps, ice fishing, snowshoeing, dog
sledding, downhill skiing, Easter getaways and the famous
Sweetwater Festival.
It's
all about the weather for maple syrup producers
Owen Sound Sun Times - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
... but that didn't stop members of the Grey Bruce Maple Syrup
Producers Association and local dignitaries from kicking off
the maple harvest season.
Wye Marsh Conservation Fair.
The Wye Marsh in conjunction with Ontario's Ministry of Energy
Community Conservation Initiative is hosting the Eco-Pioneers
Energy Conservation Fair on Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00
am to 4:00 pm. Receive free drinks, complimentary
lunch, free compact Florescent Light Bulb. See Wye
Marsh Conservation Fair
Summer Family Season Gets Closer
Delawana Inn Spa Resort and Conference Centre Prepares
for next Family Holiday Vacations on Victoria Day and Canada
Day on Beautiful Georgian Bay. Delawana
Getaways and Packages.
Family Day Getaways on Georgian Bay
Look up to Georgian Bay for winter carnivals family getaway
packages, winter long holiday
weekend February 18, 2008. More information on winter
weekend getaways.
Northern Terminus Journal Launch-February 23, 2008
Grey Roots Museum-Owen Sound: 1:00pm. The launch
of Volume 5 of this publication devoted to celebrating Black
History. The afternoon will feature a presentation with readings,
followed by musical entertainment with the talented Bobby
Dean Blackburn and his band! Refreshments. Admission is FREE.
For more details about the Journal, please See Events
Grey Roots Museum-Owen Sound
New Parternship
forms between Twisted Pines and Wye Marsh to bring the monthly
Twisted Pines Environmental Movie Series.
Georgian
Bay's Delawana Inn Spa and Conference Resort
is one of Ontario's largest water based resorts and supports
World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, 2008 by supporting the
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre with a $5.00 donation per reservation............
Wye Marsh Celebrates
World Wetland Day
Residents of the Georgian Bay area are encouraged to attend
World Wetlands Day at Wye Marsh on Feb. 2 2008 to gain a better
understanding of how waters levels are being affected....
Collingwood
set to host Paralympic Winter
Barrie Advance - Ontario, Canada
Ontario Paralympic Winter Championships chair Kathy Jeffery,
Collingwood director of leisure services Peter Dunbar and
honourary chair and Paralympic gold ...
Delawana
Inn spa and conference resort Canada's Award Winning Family
summer resort Resort presents "Early Bird
Summer 2008 Savings"
Southern
Georgian Bay 2008 Visitor Guide Winter Getaways, Summer Savings.
The new Southern Georgian Bay Visitor guide has more than
70 pages on places to stay, attractions to visit, including
winter family fun, .......
Ontario Winter Travel One Stop for Winter Fun North of Toronto.
Everyone can become a winterized Canadian in 2008 with the
most complete links to outdoor winter accommodation, activities
events, and attractions.......
Winter
Snowshoe Eco Tours
Ontario Travel to Snowshoe Eco
Tours in the heart of Southern Georigan Bay at the Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre
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