Georgian Bay Marine History War of 1812 
Events Start in May 2012 at Huronia Museum

Ontario Travel 2012.......... With the announcement and publication  of  "Doors Open Ontario" communities across the province in 2012 will be "Defending a Nation" with the bicentennial of the War of 1812.  The region of Southern Georgian Bay was a marine battleground between 1812 and 1814.  In recognition of the region the Huronia Museum in Midland has invited Alan Taylor author of the "Civil War of 1812" to speak at the annual fund raising dinner on May 4, 2012.  Find more information on  Huronia Museum in Midland Ontario.  Taylor is considered to be one of the leading experts on the War of 1812 and the Canada-United States long standing cross border relationships.

This is the first of several events taking place in the Simcoe County area where water transportation routes from Lake Simcoe to Georgian Bay expedited needed supplies to the British in Lake Huron.   There are many sites and locations for a day trip from Toronto or an overnight adventure  to learn about the battles around Georgian Bay, Lake Huron.

Midland Ontario is located 90 minutes north of Toronto via Highway 400 and Highway 93.  The Huronia Museum has been a leading contributor to the local history dating back 10,000 years to the "First Nations" and the arrival of the Europeans in 1615.  See Southern Georgian Bay 1812-14 for more details on events.  Doors Open Ontario is an initiative by the Province of Ontario offering free admissions to significant historical attractions throughout the province.

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Photo's depict a reenactment along the Nine Mile Portage from Lake Simcoe to Fort Willow leading to the Georgian Bay marine supply route to Georgian Bay.