The Heart of Georgian Bay

16/11/2023

05/10/2023

Pumpkinferno returns for a 7th year with new features and fantastic displays! 🎃

Experience the phenomenon of Pumpkinfernos magical outdoor exhibit of 5000 artificial hand-carved illuminated pumpkins at Discovery Harbour. ⛵️

To learn more, visit: https://discoveryharbour.on.ca/events/pumpkinferno/

02/10/2023

Don’t put your paddles away just yet! 🛶 Join us in welcoming the beautiful hues of fall colours, crisp air and all the endless adventures that come with it. 🍂

What are you looking forward to this fall? Comment below. ⬇️

05/09/2023

Get active 🚴🏼, support local 🛍️, and eat delicious butter tarts 🥧 by riding the 2023 Butter Tart Cycle Trail!

Choose your own (delicious) adventure! Using the map, you can bike along the route to the locations selling butter tarts and butter tart inspired items such as scones, milkshakes and other delicious creations! Ride part of the trail OR the whole thing!

🗓️: September 9 & 10, 2023
⏰: 8AM - 5PM
🗺️: To view the map, click here: https://www.midland.ca/en/community-tourism-culture/butter-tart-cycle-trail.aspx

17/07/2023

AAAAAARRRRGH you ready for something special?! 🏴‍☠️

Ahoy maties! 🦜 Join Captain Corbin and crew Saturday, July 22nd aboard the Georgian Legacy 🚢 brought to you by Landmark Cruises for a cruise filled with fun, pirate shenanigans, magic and beautiful views!

To book, click here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/landmarkcruises/items/?full-items=yes

14/07/2023

Based on the legend of the wolf of Lafontaine, Festival du Loup is a celebration of Francophonie through music, culture and history with a parade of tractors, a field day filled with activities for the whole family, and an evening of music (including the Great Howl). Festival du Loup () takes place in Tiny Township this Saturday, July 15th. Come dance and howl with us! 🌕🐺

13/07/2023

21/06/2023

Register for FREE online learning for National Indigenous Peoples Day tomorrow, June 21st!

Celebrate the cultures, achievements and traditions of First Nations and Métis peoples. Hear from Indigenous knowledge keepers and historical experts from the comfort of your classroom or home.

WHERE: Pre-register yourself (or your class) at https://hhp-events.ca/ ! Agenda and links to participate will be emailed directly to your inbox.

WHEN: This event is live on June 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Sessions will also be available on-demand from June 22-24.

WHAT: 20+ videos and sessions will be available (final agenda to come!)

COST: FREE! All you need to do is pre-register! https://hhp-events.ca/

08/06/2023

08/06/2023

Satisfy that sweet tooth! Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival touches down in downtown Midland this Saturday, June 10th, 2023!

Learn more here 👇

Satisfy That Sweet Tooth: Visit the Butter Tart Festival in Midland Calling all butter tart lovers! Every year, Midland hosts the Butter tart Festival, an event dedicated to celebrating this iconic Canadian treat. From professional bakers to homemade creations, the Butter tart Festival offers someth...

19/05/2023

Saturday, May 20th is opening day of Discovery Harbour! A 30-acre living history attraction nestled along the shores of beautiful Penetanguishene Bay is awaiting for you and your family to join the adventure.

⚓️ Step aboard two gorgeous fully rigged historic vessels: The H.M.S. Tecumseth and the H.M.S. Bee

⚓️ Explore the Officer’s Quarters, an original building constructed in the 1830’s and beautifully restored

⚓️ View the hull of the original H.M.S. Tecumseth, carefully preserved and maintained in our interactive indoor museum

📍: 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene
⏰: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🎟️: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students & youth, free for children under 5

12/05/2023

12/05/2023

The great debate: To raisin, or not to raisin? 🤔 Whichever you choose, there’s no denying this ToDoOntario (.do.ontario) x Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival () Giveaway!

🥳 This is the ultimate prize package for any butter tart or festival lover.

🧐 The Prize:

🛌 1 night stay at ‘Nest By the Bay’ apartment rental Downtown Midland June 9, 2023* (*this date only, no alternative, sleeps 4, check out by 10am)

🎁 Regional Welcome Basket that includes: $100 Gift Certificate to Midland Food Tours + 4 Tickets to an afternoon Landmark Cruises cruise during the 2023 season + 4 Passes to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre + more surprises!

🏆 Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival takes place in the town of Midland on June 10, 2023. Not only is this an amazing festival but the Midland Cultural Centre will once again be the location of the Best Butter Tart in Ontario competition.

Let .do.ontario help you get a head start (and a VIP parking spot) for one of Ontario's most popular festivals and baking competitions. 

📝 TO ENTER visit ToDoOntario.com and complete the giveaway entry form.