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Midland, Ontario

Location

Mural in Historic Downtown Midland, Ontario Canada

Balm Beach Midland Ontario

Midland and the Southern Georgian Bay area is known as the "Gateway to the 30,000 Islands". Midland is one of Ontario's historically significant resort destinations dating back to Samuel de Champlain's exploration of Georgian Bay in 1615. The Southern Georgian Bay area provides recreational waterfronts, Georgian Bay cruise operations, sandy beach areas like Balm Beach, Awenda Provincial Park hotels, motels, country inns, and family resort and cottage accommodation. Most recently the town of Midland was awarded "Winner"of the Community in Bloom (towns under 20,000 population) contest. Close to the Greater Toronto Area, Midland is easily accessible via Highway 400 to Highway 93, or to Highway 12. Our suggested road trips and side trips to Midland, Ontario provides a rural route tour through some picturesque Ontario country side as well as a number charming towns and villages. Towns close to Midland include Elmvale and Penetanguishene.

Towns close to Midland include Elmvale and Penetanguishene.

Fall Colour Routes

Midland can be a final destination or a starting point for a beautiful autumn trip to see the fall colours (colors) See our suggested fall colour routes that include Midland Ontario.

Accommodations in the Midland Area

Balm Beach

Paradise Cottages

Wyevale

A Wymbolwood Beach House B & B

Attractions in the Midland Area

Port McNicoll

Port McNicoll Adventures - Port McNicoll

Outdoor Experiences

Georgian Bay Area Beaches

Ontario Parks

Culture and History

Mildand Area Tourism Information

Official Town Web Site: Town of Midland

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Midland in relation to Toronto, Ontario

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Distance from Toronto:
~ 140 km

Driving Time from Toronto:
~ 90 min

Map Of Ontario (Official Government of Ontario Road Map)
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See Google Map of downtown Midland

Midland's sports history at your fingertips
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
I didn't know he was the manager of the 1949 Midland Huskies Junior C club that went to the Ontario finals.” Other people he found out more about included ...in Midland Sports Hall of Fame.

Lieutenant-governor to speak at luncheon
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
David C. Onley entered the world 59 years ago in the town of Midland. Next month, as lieutenant-governor of Ontario, he'll pay his birthplace another visit. ...

Come for the fresh, locally grown food
Midland Mirror - ‎Jun 3, 2009‎
The Midland Farmers' Market kicked off for the season this past Sunday behind the Huronia Mall. Coldwater's began May 16 at the village's historic mill, ...

Huge event relies on small army of volunteers
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
There's something in the air at Mountainview Ski Centre in Midland – and it's not just plenty of fresh snow. There's excitement, too, as the 2009 Ontario ...

Penetanguishene Winterama Quilt Show a big draw
Midland Free Press - Midland,ON,Canada
The meetings are a social and learning opportunity, often featuring guest speakers from across Canada and experts who come and teach the quilters different ...

Midland's Born Ruffians in the news.
What happened to the '10 to watch' of 2008?
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
Born Ruffians, an alt-rock band trio of 22-year-old friends from Midland, released their first album in 2008 and nearly wore themselves out touring ...

County's growth a top priorty for warden
The Barrie Examiner - Barrie,Ontario,Canada
"Huge tourism dollars will begin to pour into Simcoe. Our competition in this region is against Toronto and Ottawa and not in a negative way. ...

Midland celebrates 130th birthday
Midland Mirror - Midland,ON,Canada
The French explorer Samuel de Champlain reached Georgian Bay in 1615. In 1639, the first European community in what we now call Ontario was constructed: ...