Victoria Harbour

The Victoria Harbour Lumber Company homes were painted bright yellow, giving the town the nickname
“Canary Towne.” The Company store, where the mill workers bought most of their goods, was also painted yellow.

The Quarterdeck - 67A Juneau Road - 705-534-1211
A waterfront, fine dining experience in a very casual, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
A large outdoor patio with a magnificent view overlooking Queen’s Cove Marina and Severn Sound.
We highly recommend this establishment. 10% discount for our B&B guests

Port McNicoll

Marina’s Pizza & Sports Bar - 545 Talbot, Port McNicoll - 705-534-3555
Don’t miss out on this one! A casual family restaurant and sports bar where the quality of the food vs the price is excellent. Karaoke – Friday nights.

Midland

Lilly's Italian Eatery - 223 King Street - Midland - 705-245-0909
Good, wholesome Italian fare in a cozy, relaxed dining room. Attentive & friendly service. A block from the Midland Marina and the 30,000 Island Cruises. New Restaurant

The Arch Steak House & Tavern - 771 Yonge St., Midland - 705-526-7313
Renowned for their outstanding steaks, this family restaurant is a MUST on your where to dine list.
The Arch has been open for over 30 years and the owners are some of the most personable people you will ever meet.
An excellent all-around dining experience.

Brookside Dining Room - Hwy. 93, Midland - 705-526-9872
An exquisite fine-dining restaurant boasting first-rate service and outstanding ambience –
The restaurant overlooks a fabulous 27-hole Golf Course.

Cellarman's Ale House - 337 King St, Midland - 705-526-8223
Small, English style Pub with great ambience and attentive service. A good selection of imported and local draught beers.

Den’s Skillet - 215 Kings St., Midland - 705-527-7972
A favourite among the locals with great all-day breakfasts, outstanding homemade soups and sandwiches.
Great atmosphere and warm, friendly service are combined with very reasonable prices.

The Explorer’s Café - 345 King Street, Midland - 705-527-9199
A nice selection of Asian/Middle Eastern and Canadian dishes. All meals are well prepared and very tasty.
Outstanding service and ambience. Our favourite restaurant.

Henry's South - 3282 Ogden's Beach Rd, Midland - 705-528-1919
Renowned for its fresh Georgian Bay fish dinners. Large portions, casual dining in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

The Library Restaurant - 527 Hugel Ave, Midland - 705-528-0100
An upper class, sophisticated restaurant boasting fresh seasonal menu selections, in a quiet, relaxed setting.
One of the best wine selections in the area.

Mom's of Midland Restaurant - 200 Pillsbury Drive, Midland - 705-527-0700
Mom's old fashioned quality will remind you of a simpler time when family and friends would gather in the kitchen sharing good food and conversation.
Attentive, caring service.

Scully’s Crab Shack  - 177 King St., Midland - 705-526-2125
New Orleans theme type restaurant serving Seafood, Cajun, Chicken and Steak. Friendly, vibrant service. The food is well prepared.
It boasts a great outdoor patio with live music in the summer and a very upbeat atmosphere.
A great view of the Midland Marina and harbour and the many boats coming and going.

The Riv Bistro – 249 King Street, Midland – 705-526-9432
A unique dining experience in Mediterranean Cuisine. Excellent food at very affordable prices. Good ambience, service and a very dedicated and amiable owner/chef. A restaurant well worth the visit.

Boston Pizza – 16835 Hwy 12, Midland – 705-526-9966
Friendly family casual dining restaurant and a separate sports bar, including a large outdoor patio. More than 100 menu items including a unique selection of gourmet pizzas, mouth-watering pastas and a wide variety of appetizers, meal-sized salads, entrees and desserts.

Restaurant Sainte Marie – 16164 Hwy 12, Midland – 705-527-4162
Restaurant Sainte-Marie offers visitors a marvelous selection of traditional Canadian cuisine, including casual and fine dining. Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioning or just relax on the terrace or under the pavilion. 

Penetanguishene

World Famous Dock Lunch – 4 Main St., (Town Dock), Penetanguishene – 705-549-8111
Great takeout place with picnic tables overlooking beautiful Penetang Harbour. This family run business has been an area landmark since 1967. For eat-in or take-out, the Dock Lunch is everyone’s favourite eating place.

Olympia Gardens – 104 Main St. , Penetanguishene – 705-549-4802
Outstanding fare at affordable prices. Their perfect combination of gourmet food, fine wine and an enjoyable atmosphere makes them one of the best restaurants north of Toronto. Olympia Gardens has been recognized as one of the top restaurants in Canada since 1995

Port Severn

The Inn at Christies Mill – Twigs Dining - 263 Port Severn Road, Port Severn – 705-538-2354
Waterfront, fine dining at its best. One of the top best dining experiences in the area, situated in a very romantic and very picturesque setting. The Inn boasts a non-formal, yet exquisite dining experience. We highly recommend this establishment.
www.christiesmill.com

Rawley Resort– 2900 Kelly Road , Port Severn – 705-538-2272
A waterfront fine dining experience in the scenic town of Port Severn. This is a great restaurant to have a nice meal, enjoy the fabulous ambience while watching a breathtaking sunset. Well worth the visit.

Huronia Museum & Huron-Ouendat Village - Midland - 705-526-2844

The recreated Huron Village represents one of hundreds of similar villages that occupied Huronia for over two thousand years. These villages would have supported 30 to 300 families and consisted of palisades, longhouses, wigwams, sweat lodges, drying racks and fire pits. Huronia Museum houses a variety of displays, which illustrate the human history and culture of one of Ontario's most historic areas. Unique exhibits, which portray the many ideas, images and objects from the people of Huronia.

Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons - Hwy. 12E Midland - 705-526-7838

Explore Canada's national treasure and Ontario's first European community. Experience the re-enactment & dramatic story of the 17th century French Jesuit mission to the Huron nation. Features an introductory audio-visual show, award winning interpretive museum, on-site restaurant and museum gift shop. Special summer presentations include 17th century fire starting, locked waterway demonstrations, and native storytelling with costumed guides.

Martyr's Shrine - Hwy. 12E Midland - 705-526-3788

The twin-spired Shrine Church and 75 pleasantly landscaped acres honour the eight Jesuit saints who lived, worked and died here over 350 years ago. Learn about the Jesuit missionaries, Jean de Brébeuf, Gabriel Lalemant, and their companions who were responsible for bringing Christianity to Canada's First Nations peoples. A place of pilgrimage and a ministry of prayer. Features include Shrine Church, St. Ignatius Prayer Room, Papal Visit Monument, Little Flower Island, Irish Peace Garden, First Nations Park, picnic area and much more. The Shrine, church and facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Discovery Harbour - 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene - 705-526-3788

Discovery Harbour was once a military outpost. Now a historic site, many visitors to the Harbour have seen the ghosts of former soldiers walking along the grounds. It also the homeport to the historic replica ships H.M.S. Bee and H.M.S. Tecumseth.  The on-location King’s Wharf Theatre offers great summer shows and diverse entertainment throughout the year.  Fine dining can be enjoyed in Discovery Harbour's beautiful waterside restaurant Captain Roberts' Table, and impressive shoreline boardwalks provide the perfect place to watch an evening sunset overlooking Penetanguishene Bay.

Penetanguishene Centennial Museum - 13 Burke St., Penetanguishene - 705-549-2150

A history of one of Ontario's oldest communities, newly renovated. Visit the 1875 Lumber Office and the original General Store. Learn about the importance of the logging industry in the town’s beginnings. The 4500 sq ft addition houses a great hall with rotating art and traveling exhibitions, archives and Geneology and History Research Centre.

Murals of Midland - 208 King Street, Midland - 705-526-7884

Over 30 huge murals grace the walls of businesses in the downtown core. The mural painted by Fred Lenz stretches across the ADM grain elevator building at Midland's harbourfront and is 80 feet by 270 feet in size. This project has been labeled the "Largest Outdoor Historical Mural in North America. The entire walk will take you about an hour and you won’t be disappointed.

Stephen Leacock Museum - 50 Museum Drive, Orillia - 705-329-1908

Stephen Leacock, Canada's beloved humourist spent his most creative time in what he coined as Lake Simcoe Country. In 1910 Stephen published the first of his humorous books, Literary Lapses and thus began a humour-writing career that gained him fame throughout the world. From 1910 until his death in 1944, Leacock produced an impressive string of best selling humour books which still sell remarkably well over sixty years after his death.

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - Hwy 12, P.O. Box 100, Midland - 705-526-7809

A non-profit environmental awareness facility that is home to some of the largest remaining breeding populations of rare bird species including Trumpeter Swans. One of the best places to observe the lifestyles of mink beaver, ermine, porcupine and river otter. Enjoy the fresh air as you canoe through the marsh or just take a leisurely walk in the woods. Offers various activities and special events throughout the year, guided hikes, exhibit hall, video theatre, snack bar, gift shop and lunchroom.

Miss Midland - 30,000 Island Cruise - Located at the Midland Town Dock - 705-549-3388

Take a Sightseeing Cruise aboard the 300-passenger Miss Midland and experience the sparkling water, the windswept pines and rocky grandeur of Muskoka-Georgian Bay's 30,000 islands. Food, bar services and dinner packages available. We will gladly make reservations for you.

Georgian Queen – 30,000 Island Cruise -Located at the Penetang Town Dock - 705-549-7795

Spend a beautiful afternoon or evening on the MS Georgian Queen. E xperience the beauty of Georgian Bay on the deck of Southern Georgian Bay's largest and most spacious cruise ship. There's a bar and BBQ on board, and old-time jazz music on their special moonlit cruises! We will gladly make reservations for you.

Awenda Provincial Park - Hwy 93 toward Penetang – follow the signs - 705-549-2231

Awenda Provincial Park is a natural oasis and a perfect family get-away. Awenda is located near Penetanguishene, only a 30 minute drive from our B&B. With incredible wildlife, natural wonders and spectacular views of Georgian Bay, Awenda offers visitors a “natural room with a view.” Over 30 km of hiking trails, fabulous beaches and in the winter, cross-country skiing complete with warm-up huts. Let us pack you a lunch for a day of fun and excitement.

Georgian Bay Islands National Park - Honey Harbour - 705-526-9804

At Georgian Bay Islands National Park you will discover spectacular landscapes, time-worn rock faces, diverse habitats and the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield. These magnificent islands are only accessible by boat from Honey Harbour. Let us pack you a lunch for a day of discovery.

Big Chute Marine Railway - Big Chute - 705-756-8802

A highlight of any visit to the waterway is watching the giant carriage at the Big Chute Marine Railway carry boats over the Big Chute on the Severn River. It works on an inclined plane to carry boats in a cradle (without a filled tank) over a change of height of about 18 metres. It is the only marine railway of its kind in North America still in use. Let us pack you a lunch for a day of adventure or dine at one of the many local fine restaurants and pubs.

Balm Beach - Balm Beach - 705-756-8802

Balm Beach is only 30 minute drive from our B&B. Located on the east shore of Georgian Bay it is part of world’s longest freshwater beach. Spend a day in the sun, swim in the crystal clear waters or view spectacular sunsets overlooking Blue Mountain. Go-carts, mini-golf and even an old-fashioned family arcade await all visitors Let us pack you a lunch for a day of adventure or dine at one of the many fine local restaurants and pubs.

McKenzie Beach – Victoria Harbour

A nice small beach area with play ground - ideal for families with small children. The water remains shallow for quite a distance. Situated only a 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from our B&B

Kayaking/Canoeing - Hwy. 400 North, Exit 149 - 705-538-0881

Experience the beauty and unique freshwater coastline of the 30,000 Islands in Georgian Bay. A prime sea kayaking and canoeing destination for paddlers from all over the world, where wonders never cease. Explore the splendour and rugged shoreline of the 30,000 islands. Marvel at the wildlife and the ever changing terrain and scenery and be one with Nature.

Hike/Bike/Walk/Roller Blade - Tay Shore Trail (Waubaushene-Midland) - 705-538-0881

Tay Township is proud to provide the Tay Shore Trail to residents and visitors to enjoy as a natural recreational venue. The trail boasts over 18 kms of paved recreational trails. This invaluable resource combines the benefits of physical activity with the enjoyment of an off-road, picturesque setting.  Interpretive historical and nature plaques guide your way along the trail, through the natural setting of rivers, ponds, wetlands, forest and field areas and the quaint, friendly atmosphere of our community villages.
(Our B&B provides 2 bikes at no charge for your riding pleasure)

Hiking Georgian Bay - The area offeres access to several of Ontario's pre-eminent trail systems, connecting may of its parks, cultural and natural amenities, as well as numerous smaller trail systems.  The intention is to capture the communities situated along the shoreline of Georgian Bay, and the significant natural features around them, particularly the Niagara Escarpment and the Beaver Valley.

Horseback Trail Riding  Highview Farms 1992 Sandhill Road, Waubaushene - 705-538-0052
The horseback riding trails at Highview Farms are truly a Georgian Bay experience.  A place to enjoy Nature at its best!  Enjoy your trail ride with an experienced Trail Guide leading the way and horses suited to your riding ability.  No experience is necessary to ride the trail systems.

Port McNicoll Adventures – 311 Talbot St., Port McNicoll - 866-362-9622
This is a new and exciting outdoors recreation and activities centre located at the heart of the pristine Port McNicoll resort on the shores of the historic Port McNicoll harbour. Located only 5 minutes West of Victoria Harbour or 5 minutes east of Midland. It is the perfect outdoors activities centre for the entire family offering endless fun including: PWC rentals , Fishing boats, Kayaks, Paddle boats, Wake boarding, Banana Boat rides, Tubing

Fishing Excursions  The Midland Town Dock - 705-528-0156
Take a six-hour Salmon or Trout fishing trip with Captain Bill George who has been providing exciting half-day outings since the mid-80's; and he knows where to find the fish.

Golfing

Brooklea Golf Course – Hwy. 93, Midland - 705-526-9872

Midland Golf and Country Club – Hwy. 93, Midland - 705-526-5722

Bonair Golf Course – Hwy 400/Exit 137-1699 Woodrow Rd, Coldwater - 705-835-4125

Midland and the surrounding area boasts some of the finest golf in Southern Ontario. There are three outstanding courses within a 20 minute drive from our B&B. Let us reserve a tee-off time for you . (on and as available basis).

Bird Watching or Walking  Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Midland - 705-526-7809

The Wye Marsh is host to numerous species of birds and is a bird watcher’s paradise. Don’t forget to take a camera and some sunflower seeds along or get the seeds at location; and be amazed how the Black-capped Chickadees will eat out of your outstretched hand or off your head. You will also have an opportunity to see some resident Trumpeter Swans and various species of birds that are being nurtured back to health. This is a great way to spend a day, as the marsh is truly magnificent.

Our Winter Wonderland Activities

Awenda Provincial Park  Hwy 93 toward Penetang –follow the signs - 705-549-2231
Awenda offers 30 km of trails. These trails will help visitors to discover some of the park’s fascinating features.

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre   Hwy 12, P.O. Box 100, Midland - 705-526-7809
A beautiful area and quite amenable to the novice - 22 km of groomed & track-set trails and 10 km of designated hiking and snowshoe trails – Rentals available

Horseshoe Valley Resort  Hwy 400 South, exit 117 - follow the signs - 705-835-2790
Horseshoe Resort is a favourite destination for people looking for adventure in the snow. The Cross-country skier and snowshoeing enthusiast can enjoy 35 Km of trails and you won’t want to miss the Moonlight ski nights, were you can ski by the light of the moon on lantern lit trails – Rentals available

Mount St. Louis Moonstone  24 Mount St. Louis Rd., Coldwater - 705-835-2112
After 35 years of being involved in the skiing industry, Mount St. Louis Moonstone has gained the reputation of being Ontario's Best for Family Skiing/Boarding and World Famous for Mountain Building.

Dog Sledding  Windrift Kennel - Horseshoe Valley, Hwy 400 South exit 117 - 705-835-5781
If you are adventurous, enjoy being outdoors, love nature, or just like trying new, exciting activities as a family or with friends this is the sport for you.  As there is no other way to enjoy what nature has to offer, than mushing down the trail on the back of a dog team.

Ice Fishing – Backwater Tackle, 543 Bay St., Midland – 705-527-7351 Located in Midland Ontario on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay, Backwater Tackle & Line offers fishing adventures year round - including comfortable, clean, full-service Ice Hut Rentals. Our Backwater Pro Staff is on the ice seven days a week and is contacted regularly by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Natural Resources, Coast Guard and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs for ice conditions. Fully insured, professional operation!

Huronia Players Theatre (The Studio ) - 427 Williams St., Midland - 705-526-6987

Join the Huronia Players for a “Season of Comedy” The Studio will be bringing you 3 comedies this season. Open Jan 2008 – June 2008 - we can try to reserve tickets for you, if you wish.

King’s Wharf Theatre - 93 Jury Drive, Penetangishene - 705-549-5555

Operated by the award winning Drayton Entertainment Group, a registered charitable organization and one of Canada's most successful professional theatre companies, presenting the finest in musicals, comedies, and dramas. Open June 2 - Sept.4 2008 - we can try to reserve tickets for you, if you wish.

The Carriage House Gallery - 372 Midland Ave, Midland -705-527-4632

The Carriage House – The Gallery is situated in a late 1800’s home with an old Carriage House in-situ.
The Carriage House established in 2007, by Carol Currie and Stuart Leggett, husband-wife collaborative artists who developed a medium they call sculpted paintings. As artists, their mandate is to awaken the community to the eyes and mind of the artist, a place where art and artists matter. This gallery is well worth the visit and should be on everyone’s itinerary.

Lu Robitaille Art Studio Cedar Brook Farm
1752 Reeves Road, Victoria Harbour, On – 705-534-3971  

The stunning Georgian Bay landscape paintings and prints in our Georgian Bay room are just a small indication of the superb artistry of our resident and very popular artist   Ms. Lu Robitaille. Her deep feelings for Georgian Bay live in the art she creates; her rocks and water reflect the love and warmth she has for this unique part of Canada.  She has also developed a great affection for the character of old farms and lighthouses, but her passion is the Bay. While primarily known for her miniature paintings, Lu has developed a style and format based on water colour for her medium.  She also paints larger pieces and commissions that now hang in homes and collections from Switzerland to California, England to the Bahamas. A veteran of dozens of juried exhibitions, private showings and public shows, Lu has won international awards and a place in the hearts of art aficionados everywhere. Membership in the Miniature Art Society of Florida Inc. has brought her increased international exposure and Lu's work is getting global recognition.  Lu's work is in the collection of Her Excellency, former Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson. Ask us about either taking you on, or arranging you a tour of her studio.