Ontario Road Trip to Midland & Penetanguishene Via Highway 93 north from Highway 400

Mad Michael's in WyeBridge on Hwy 93

Experience a road trip to the shores of Georgian Bay from Lake Simcoe in Barrie to Midland, Penetanguishene via Highway 93 now recognised as the The Sarah Burke Memorial highway and discover new lake vistas and trails.


 Midland-Penetang road trip via Highway 93 from Barrie or Highway 400 to Hwy 93. After visiting Penetanguishene work your way east on Highway 12 to Victoria Harbour, Waubashene and Highway 400 or explore side roads and rolling countrysides.

Stop for lunch or dinner on the way in Wyebridge and enjoy the historic village.

Historic Towns and Lakeside Villages in Huronia

Midland Murals in Downtown Midland

Discover the towns and villages:   Elmvale, Hillsdale, Midland, Minesing, Penetanguishene, Victoria Harbour, Waubashene, and Waverly, Wyebridge, Wyvale or Balm Beach 

Huronia is one of Canada's early settlements with Samuel de Champlain's arrival in the early 1600's.

Take a Cruise from Midland on Georgian Bay or Barrie
on Lake Simcoe. See cruise options.

Featured Overnight Accommodation 
Stay in Barrie at Comfort Inn Barrie off of Hart Drive. 
Enjoy  featured area accommodation in the Georgian Bay area near Midland and Georgian Bay.  For families wanting full service stay at the Best Western Plus Highland Inn and Conference Centre; for romantics stay at  Little Lake Inn Bed and Breakfast.

For a family cottage experience try
Tranquility On Georgian Bay Executive Cottage Rental (Tiny) or Beachview Cottage (Tiny -Wahnekewening Beach)

Ontario Beaches for Fall Colours & Picnics

Many beach destinations offer scenic locations with vistas that are perfect stops on a fall colours road trip.  

Pick your favourite beach destinations and combine your fall road trip with a lakeside picnic. 

Lake Simcoe near Barrie

Lake Simcoe Kempenfelt Bay

Mother's Day Brunch Featured Resorts in Ontario

Plan your visit north in Ontario for a spring drive and Mother's Day Brunch.  Ontario's Provincial Flower, The Trillium should be in full bloom.  There are additional Mother's Day specials including overnight Mother's and Daughters getaways and spa getaways all north of Toronto GTA. May getaway overnight packages are possilbe gifts for mom.  See a selection of more than 50 may getaways north of Toronto.

Kempenfelt Conference Centre, Barrie

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet by the Bay (on Lake Simcoe)
Sunday May 13, 2012
A rose for each Mother, plus 25% off services certificate for Sara Gardiner Aesthetics & Reflexology AND each adult will receive a complimentary 25% off lunch/dinner certificate for their next visit to he area's only true lake view dining room.
$24.95 plus applicable tax.   Reservations required.  Children 4 and under no charge.  Children 5 to 11 half price.705-722-8080

Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Alliston (Simcoe County)

Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday May 13, 2012
Celebrate Mother's Day with Us! Enjoy our gourmet buffet brunch featuring garden fresh salads, an exceptional selection of hot items, carving station, made-to-order omelette's, fresh Belgian waffles, and a delectable dessert display. Join us Sunday May 13, 2012 From 9:30am to 1:30pm $24.95/adult - $9.95/child (ages 4-8) - $14.95/child (ages 9-14) For more information call 705-435-5501. 

Viamede, Woodview (Kawartha Lakes)

Mothers's Day Brunch
Sunday May 13, 2012
Treat your mother to a feast this Mother’s Day.  Carefully created by Chef Ken Van Mackelbergh and his team, our decadent brunch is sure to satisfy even the most discerning of pallets and voracious of appetites.  Click here to see our Mother’s Day brunch menu.

See More Mother's Day Memories options north of Toronto.

Simcoe County Boosts Trail System Development

At a press conference at the Horseshoe Valley Resort yesterday, Tourism Simcoe County announced a boost for the existing 242 km of existing trails. As part of the launch of the new logo and strategy for Tourism in Simcoe County, representatives from trails associations announced a major funding initiative throughout the region.  See Simcoe County Trails 

See Media Release "Tourism Simcoe County Hosts Official Launch Simcoe County Celebrates Ranking as 4th Most Popular Tourism Destination in Ontario"

Ontario's First Snow Over Kempenfelt Bay-Lake Simcoe

Ontario Travel to Fresh Snow

Fresh snow over Kempenfelt Bay Lake Simcoe is the first sign of winter north of Toronto. Many winter enthusiasts are busy tuning up snowmobiles, ice huts, skis, and skates for the upcoming winter er sports season.
Many festivals of lights will glisten with the backdrop of fresh snow. See our selection of 100's of winter getaways, festivals of lights and Santa Claus Parades. Be sure to check out winter road conditions before heading north of Toronto.