In The News
Is Chantry Island Canada's best kept tourism secret?
Shoreline Beacon
In 2009, Georgian Bay in Tobermory officially took the number on spot on ... beating out such other Ontario attractions as the Toronto International Film ..
Str. "Midland City" and Delawana Inn, Honey Harbour, 30000 Islands ...
A Great Lakes digital collection containing images featuring shipbuilding, shipwrecks and the working lives of steamboats, schooners and the people who ...
Visit Delawana Inn Resort
Victoria
Day Weekend at Portarama
Family Festival Port McNichol Ontario
The location of the "port" explains the festival and the
excitement over the waters of Georgian Bay as many boaters will
be launching for the first time in 2010. Port McNichol sits across
from Victoria Harbour an apt place to be for Vicky's Birthday Celebration.
Runs May 21-23 over the Victoria Day Weekend Includes fireworks
finale on Saturday May 22. Stay in Midland,
Barrie, Orillia.
Pick a Family
Getaway for the May long weekend.
Cottage Life Gives Tips on How to Cut down on water runoff
Did you know that by simply refuelling your chainsaw you could be
polluting your lake? Many household pollutants can enter the water
through runoff. Here are 8
ways to cut down and clean up your runoff.
  Huronia
Historical Parks announced today the opening dates and special events
for the 2010. Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland
Ontario, and Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene are located on
the historical waterways of Georgian Bay representing two signiicant
georgaphic points significant to the history of Canadian European
and First Nation history.
Lake
Nipissing Fishing starts Early
Spring Fishing on Lake Nipissing Opens 1 Week Earlier This Year
... Come and take advantage of the early opening and try for walleyes
and big spring pike the week before the Victoria Day Long weekend
Beat the long weekend ...See Fishing
Getaway Packages North of Toronto Note: Lake Nipissing and French
River are a major part of the watershed feeding Georgian Bay, Lake
Huron. North Bay
is the largest city on Lake Nipissing
Delawana
Inn Offers Revitalizing Spring Packages for Couples
Honey Harbour, Ontario – April 2010 – Love is definitely
in the air and as pleasing to the senses as Georgian Bay waters
lapping at rocky shores. As we revel in the newness of spring, a
season of rebirth, it’s important to make reconnecting with our
significant other as our number-one priority for overall health
and wellness. Most health care professionals would agree that spending
time and “playing” together are key ingredients for a successful
long-term relationship. Competing demands on our time|–|jobs, errands
and family commitments|–|can take their toll on our minds and bodies.
Fish
are Jumping North of Toronto
Spring is one of the best times to see migrating fish. Head to the
waters of the Nottawasaga River to see the jumping fish. This is
a great time for kids to get an appreciation for the importance
of fish ladders, water quality and a good fishing story for show
and tell.
Birding
in Spring Photography and Birds of Prey
The Wye Marsh has added a number of Photography &
Birds of Prey workshops to their spring line up. upcoming “Birds
of Prey Photography Workshops” with David GHemmings, a world- renowned
bird photographer, whose work is known throughout the bird photography
world as some of themost dynamic and impressive bird in flight images
anywhere today. David’s
Spend
an exciting day learning and handling birds of prey
Midland, ON – Spend an exciting day learning and handling
birds of prey with our Master Falconer. This exciting workshop will
provide participants with an overview of the history of falconry,
how to work with Birds of Prey, falconry apprenticeship requirements,
as well as equipment, health and food requirements of these incredible
raptors. In addition, you will learn traits and behaviors specific
to each of the different species. Prepare to be entertained by spectacular
aerial displays and enjoy the thrill of flying a bird yourself as
well as having one on your fist. It’s an experience you’ll
never forget. Pre-registration is required.
New
Georgian Bay Website features Information for Yachting and
Boating
Ontario based web marketing company, announces the launch
of their new comprehensive Georgian Bay Region yacht directory
web site. Boating Georgian Bay (http://www.BoatingGeorgianBay.com)
will be a one stop resource for all things Georgian Bay and
contain invaluable information, tips, reviews and guides for
Georgian Bay area boaters and for visiting yachtsman from
around the world.
Fly
Fish the Bighead River: May 14-16
By Moderator
Located 2 hours from Toronto in Walter's Falls between Meaford
and Owen Sound in the Georgian Highlands, the Falls Inn opened
in 2005 and is a member of Ontario's Finest Inns that is ideally
located to access many of Ontario's premier ...
Discover Fly Fishing at WILSON'S
Searchers
Needed to find Spotted Turtle
Wye Marsh, Ontario's leading wetland education centre is looking
for volunteers to find the elusive and endangered Spotted
Turtle once common in the Fens of the Wye Valley .......an
important Georgian Bay wetland......
Ontario's
North Channel – A Boater's Paradise - Boating, Northern
...
. Northern Ontario is big. Towering old growth forest,
lush wetlands, world renowned coastal vistas, thundering white
water and cascading ...
Parry
Sound included in 10 Best Places to Kayak--Adventure Kayak
As the closest town to Georgian Bay's 30,000 islands and the
municipal hub of the Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve,
Parry Sound is the launch point for some of the best sea kayaking
to be found between Portland East and Portand West (see 3,
above). Plans are afoot to build a coastal hiking trail in
the style of B.C.'s West Coast Trail, but why wait when you
can see it all now by kayak.
Plans
for celebrating the War of 1812 begin
Orillia Packet & Times - Kelly Mcshane - Mar 18, 2010
This is when we started having Canadian heroes instead of
British heroes," said southern Georgian Bay bicentennial
committee project director David J. ...
Travel
- Killarney Mountain Lodge offers fresh escape from winter's
blues
NorthernLife.ca - Bill Bradley - Mar 10, 2010
Cruises along the coast of Georgian Bay have become popular
as the weather warms up. “Megan Smith, director of our
outdoor recreation program, ...
Refit
for a King of hotels
Toronto Star - Keith Beaty - Mar 9, 2010
Five years ago Blutrich purchased land in Port McNicoll, near
Midland, with 11 kilometres of Georgian Bay waterfront with
the idea of transforming it into a ...
World
Water Week March 22-29
World Water Day and Week starts March 22, and
Elmvale Ontario is celebrating the importance of water as
well as educating on the dangers of losing clean fresh water.
The main event in Simcoe county takes place Sunday, March
28. 2010.
A
defining period for Canadians
Sudbury Star
... mayor Harry Hughes. y of Tourism and will span historical
sites provincewide. ... At this point, the southern Georgian
Bay region has received more than ...
Tiny
Township Parks | Tourism
Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Comnmerce & Tourism Information.
... Parallel to Simcoe County Rd 6 (705) 526-4204. •.
•. •. 22 km (14 miles) ...
A lake
retreat, Canadian style, in Ontario
NorthJersey.com
"It may not be in the Sunbelt, but for us, Midland is the perfect getaway any time of year." Do you have a second-home story
you would like to share? ...
Black History Month 2010
Black History Month Documentary Film Festival [Ongoing every Saturday and Sunday throughout February], Grey Roots Museum & Archives,
1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. 102599 Grey Road 18, RR 4 Owen Sound. Grey Roots
additional events plus the Northern Terminus Journal Launch Feb. 20, 2010
International
Boating Experts and Adventurers Educate, Inspire and Entertain
at the 2010 Toronto Boat Show
Seminar topics range from Boat Buying Basics to Circumnavigating
the World
Toronto, ON – January 4, 2010 – Getting into boating
is easy at the 52nd annual Toronto International Boat Show.
From January 9-17, hourly seminars will be offered to entertain,
educate and inspire novice and experienced boaters alike.....Many
Ontario resort destinations will be present, See Where
to go boating north of Toronto
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