Carm & Mary's guidebook
Hiking
Awenda Provincial Park has so much to offer. From beaches to hiking and biking trails. In the winter you can cross country ski, snow shoe and much more.
117 locals recommend
Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park RdAwenda Provincial Park has so much to offer. From beaches to hiking and biking trails. In the winter you can cross country ski, snow shoe and much more.
Wye Marsh is a wetlands area on the south shores of Georgian Bay. Enjoy long hiking and cross-country ski trails. They also have a wildlife protection center with birds of prey, turtles and snakes.
156 locals recommend
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 EastWye Marsh is a wetlands area on the south shores of Georgian Bay. Enjoy long hiking and cross-country ski trails. They also have a wildlife protection center with birds of prey, turtles and snakes.
Mountain View Ski Center
9266 County Rd 93Cross- country skiing and hiking trails.
Neighbourhoods
This quaint downtown has much to offer such as restaurants, bakeries and shops. Enjoy dinner over looking the bay or enjoy the over 40 murals.
95 locals recommend
Midland
This quaint downtown has much to offer such as restaurants, bakeries and shops. Enjoy dinner over looking the bay or enjoy the over 40 murals.
Beaches
Balm Beach
7 Tiny Beaches Rd NVery popular beach just 23 minutes away.
Lafontaine Beach
Just 20 min away is Lafontaine beach.
Here you can find a sand beach, playground, splash pad and chip truck. 13 minute drive
17 locals recommend
Penetanguishene Rotary Champlain Wendat Park
Owen StreetHere you can find a sand beach, playground, splash pad and chip truck. 13 minute drive
Here you will find several beaches. Beach 3 is our favorite with its soft sand, crystal clear water and gradual entry.
117 locals recommend
Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park RdHere you will find several beaches. Beach 3 is our favorite with its soft sand, crystal clear water and gradual entry.
Food scene
Waterfront restaurant
The Explorers Cafe
345 King StMany great restaurant spots in midland.
Grounded Coffee Company
538 Bay StGreat coffee!
Dillon's Wood Fired Pizza
244 King StGreat pizza spot!
RoyalTea on King
256 King StThe Boathouse Eatery
177 King StWaterfront Restaurant
Larder and Pantry
4 Robert St WCafé in downtown Penetanguishene.
Cool little vintage cafe and record store with some antiques.
13 locals recommend
Olde Town Library Home Decor /Antiques / Vintage / Cafe
526 Hugel AveCool little vintage cafe and record store with some antiques.
Skiing
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WSkiing 45 min from the cottage.
Boat launch
If you choose to bring up water toys, Northwest Basin Marina is just 7 min away.
Northwest Basin Marina
579 Champlain RdIf you choose to bring up water toys, Northwest Basin Marina is just 7 min away.
Places to go!
Elmvale Jungle Zoo
14191 Simcoe County Road 27Looking to do something different? Try the Elmvale Zoo.
Galaxy Cinemas Midland
9226 County Rd 93Rain day? Take the family to the movies.
Bayshore Lanes
205 King StAffordable glow in the dark bowling.