Breaking News
Man
making trek from Tiny to Toronto
The Barrie Examiner - Barrie,Ontario,Canada
An attempt to draw attention to and stop Dump 41 and possible
contaminated run off into Georgian Bay........then through
Barrie to Highway 11 and south to Toronto. Simcoe North MPP
Garfield Dunlop, who has introduced a Private Members' bill
in the Legislature ...
Port
Severn The Gateway To Ontario Cottage Country
Over the years, resort hotels, Muskoka lakeside inns and other
Ontario tourist lodgings were built to accommodate an ever-growing
number of tourists and ...
CBC
Christmas Carol Comes to Wye Marsh
Celebrate this festive time at Wye
Marsh with CBC radio, and Charles Dickens. Now a Christmas
tradition across the country, a dramatic reading of Dickens'
A Christmas Carol will be presented at the Wye Marsh on Thursday,
December 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Trumpeter
swans, six babies flourish in local wetland
Orillia Packet & Times - Orillia,Ontario,Canada
... website said the program's goal has been met and confirmed
there are an estimated 1000 individual trumpeter swans and
131 breeding pairs in Ontario.
Excerpts
from Ontario Legislature Debates on the Great Lakes ...
They are a gateway to Ontario's economic prosperity. For the
people in my riding, healthy water levels are a critical component
for vibrant tourism, but they need strong representation to
ensure that they prosper. ...
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: ...
The
candidates speak...
Midland Free Press - Midland,ON,Canada
If toxic waste leeches into the water table and Georgian Bay,
it could wreck the growing tourist industry here. The area
is extraordinary and we should ...
Delawana
Fall Season Colours and Canadian Thanksgiving Family Extravaganza
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay Ontario……..September
2008. The Delawana has a variety of fall offerings
culminating with the Thanksgiving weekend October 10-13. The
2008 fall season continues to offer getaways for couples,
golf enthusiasts or girls spa weekends
George’s
Tips For Fall Around Georgian Bay
Fall is one of the best times for hiking and biking around
Georgian Bay. Combine the hiking and biking with a fall fair,
a little culture and history about the Petun Indians, A trip
to Walter’s falls, a fall colour road, trip or a scarecrow
invasion, you will find something for every-one. See George’s
recommendations for the fall of 2008.
Dining
with a French-Italian twist at Walter’s Falls
Discover a new Ontario country dining experience at The Falls
Inn, Walter' Falls, just off the Bruce Trail between
Living
Colours on Georgian Bay This Fall
Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario Canada……………September
2008. Natural palettes of Georgian Bay blues mixed
with the scarlet hues, brilliant yellows, red and orange of
the fall maples, birch, oaks leaf changes taking place throughout
the hardwood forests of the region.
Bruce
County Creates Massive Adventure Pavilion for the International
Plowing Match (IPM)
Go Back Teeswater, Sept. 3, 2008. County officials
hope to offer something a little different for visitors to
the Plowing Match this year. Anchoring the northeast corner
of the match site encompassing 3 huge tents, the County Showcase
will feature some of the major icons and activities found
in the Bruce.
Ontario's
International Week Events
North of Toronto.........One of Ontario's best weeks for International
events takes place north of Toronto this week with Georgian
Colleges International Auto Show, the International Plowing
Match and Canada's famous internationally renowned fall colours
(colors). Get north of Toronto .........
Marsh
perfect for picnics and wildlife spotting
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada The inn has earned itself a
place in Ontario's Finest Inns directory, and in its third
year of operation has become a romantic destination, with
more than ...
Investing
In Huronia Historical Parks
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
McGuinty Government Growing Tourism In Southern Georgian Bay
TORONTO, Sept. 11 /CNW/ - NEWS Ontario is supporting the tourism
economy of the Southern ...
Our
Best Asset-Southern Georgian Bay Midland Free
Press - Midland,ON,Canada People coming here (Severn Sound)
want authentic natural outdoor experiences and we need to
protect that because it is an economic base within the county....................
Fall
Family fun at the 2008 annual September Wye Marsh Rhythms
Festival And Canadian Wildlife Carving Championships
at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland Ontario, Tay Township.
North
America's Largest Outdoor Murals:
Midland Ontario: As one of the top 100 places to see in Ontario.......
Midland hosts North America's largest outdoor mural and was
recently listed in the Ron Brown first edition of Top 100
Unusual Things to see in Ontario released September 17th 2007,
Boston Mills Press.
Celebrate
Métis Culture---Métis Day Bo’jou Neejee
Penetanguishene, Ontario…………….August
1, 2008. Discovery
Harbour will celebrate the dynamic heritage and culture
of the Métis people with its third annual Métis
Day Bo’jou Neejee on Saturday, August 9.
Environmental
Education at Wye Marsh Benefits from Ontario Government Funding
Midland-Tay Township Ontario, Canada…………July,
2009. Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre in Midland Ontario was the site of a significant
funding announcement from the Species at Risk Stewardship
Fund--part of the Ministry of Natural Resources' http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/index.html).
This year the Ministry of Natural Resources has granted $12,000
to support species at risk inventories for the Wye Marsh Provincial
Wildlife Area. This will provide the necessary information
to ensure habitats are protected and taken into consideration
in any future land use planning.
Rail
may lead back to future
Owen Sound Sun Times - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
... the Orangeville-Brampton Railway for $7 million to the
Highlands Railway Group, which plans to create a rail line
from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. ...
Sainte-Marie
among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour offer two great family
events July 19-20
Southern Georgian Bay..July 2008.......The weekend of July
19-20 will see two great events and summer fun for
the entire family as Midland's Sainte-Marie among
the Hurons presents "Paddlefest"
and Penetanguishene's Discovery Harbour launches
"Bayfield's School of the Sailor".The exciting
news continues with a family-friendly price on admission
– attend one event, and receive 50% off adult admission
to the other!
Thought
of bringing back rail service suddenly topical
Owen Sound Sun Times - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
Prospective owners of the Orangeville-Brampton Railway have
a long-term plan to create a line from Lake Ontario to Georgian
Bay in Owen Sound. ...
Showcase
of art at Wye Marsh
Midland Free Press - Midland,ON,Canada
Tickets to Wine and Cheese In The Marsh are $10 per person,
which does not include spirits. For more information call
705-526-7809 or visit www.wyemarsh.com.
Plaque
recognizes completion of tourism infrastructure
Blue Mountains Courier-Herald - Thornbury,ON,Canada
The Blue Mountain Resort is now one of the key tourist destinations
in Ontario and a real jewel in the Georgian Bay Coastal Route,"
added Braden. ...
SORRY…I'M
CANADIAN
PENETANGUISHENE – The King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene
will have theatregoers doubled over in laughter with its third
production of the season, Sorry… I'm Canadian......a
winning combination of side-splitting humour, razor-sharp
political satire, lively dancing, and multitude of memorable
musical selections that celebrate all things Canadian.
Bruce Peninsula Featured in Ontario's
Nature Volunteers:
Ontario
Nature's Volunteers is the only project of its kind in
Ontario. Volunteer for Nature participants – stewardship
professionals, students, field naturalists and other conservation-minded
individuals. Forging
Footpaths, September 17-21, 2008 "A garden of wildflowers"
is how Petrel Point Nature Reserve is often described. Located
on the Bruce Peninsula near Red Bay
Piping
Plovers return to Wasaga Four Years Running
Visitors to Wasaga Beach will be able to see the nesting areas
of the rare, and endangered Piping Plover.
National Canoe Day
The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough has proclaimed June
26 "National Canoe Day". Visit www.nationalcanoeday.net
to learn how you can join the celebration.
New
Ecotourism Magazine launched in Canada
The first edition of Ecotourism Magazine Canada
is a detailed report on some of Canada's best practices in
today's expanding ecotourism market place. The compelling
articles in the first edition include a look at captivating
photographs
‘Adventures
with Nature’ is part of the Family Summer Fun at Midland’s
Wye Marsh
Midland, Ontario, Canada…………….June
2008. Getting closer to the animals is a new theme
and feature at the Wye Marsh for the summer 2008. Live animal
shows take place daily in July and August at 1:00pm and vary
throughout the week. Examples of new shows are Slippery Snakes,
Hawk Hunters, Terrific Turtles, Frogs are Friends.
Aboriginal-First
Nations History Celebrated in Historic Huronia
Historic Huronia………….June,
2008. The month of June signals the beginning of
First Nations and Métis festivals throughout Huronia
and Southern Georgian Bay. First Nations and Métis
history is recognized throughout the year in Historic Huronia
with special celebrations taking place at many area attractions
during the summer months.
Celebrate
Aboriginal Heritage
at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
Midland, Ontario……………….June
2008, Midland’s Sainte-Marie
among the Hurons will share in the celebration of First
Nations with its upcoming Aboriginal Festival on
Saturday and Sunday June 14-15, and National
Aboriginal Day on Saturday June 21.
Metroland
City Parent Award Goes to Delawana as "Best Summer Resort"
for four years running
Honey Harbour, Georgian Bay June 2008.……………Ontario’s
City Parent Magazine recently announced their “Best
of Awards” and Delawana Inn Resort captured the ‘best
summer resort’ category for 2008. Delawana has been
awarded this title for the last four years with previous awards
in the top 5 family resorts in Canada.
Georgian
Bay Beaches Receive 2008 Blue Flag
Georgian Bay, Ontario...........June 2008.
Georgian Bay beaches in Ontario Canada are being awarded the
international Blue Flag certification, Environmental Defence
announced as the summer beach season kicked off last week.
Two Georgian Bay beaches in the Town of the Blue Mountains
(Little River Beach Park, Northwinds Beach Park. Both beaches
are near the town
of Collingwood. A third Wasaga Beach in Wasaga Beach Provincial
Park, in the town
of Wasaga Beach.
Billy
Bishop Home and Museum to be Investigated
The Billy Bishop Heritage Museum located in Owen Sound Ontario
Canada is allowing a Barrie Ontario based paranormal group
to investigate the property. The group is Jeff's Paranormal
Investigations. Billy Bishop was a World War I flying ...
Canada's
"Kellerman Lodge" Alive and Dancing
Honey Harbour, Ontario – June 2008 – Nostalgia,
family traditions, dancing competitions and pool parties live
just 90 minutes north of Toronto. One of Muskoka's relic family
summer resorts continues to adapt to consumers modern requests
while maintaining and enhancing the romance and tradition
of the historic family resorts like Kellerman's depicted in
the movie Dirty Dancing.
Blind
Guy Biking travels coastal route for Special Olympics
Wasaga Sun - Wasaga,ON,Canada
He will leave Wasaga Beach June 14 and travel what Ontario's
Ministry of Tourism is promoting as The Coastal Route of Georgian
Bay.
Wye
Marsh 2008 Spring Canoe Eco-Tours start Victoria Day Weekend.
Midland Ontario-Tay Township, Georgian Bay………………….May
2008. Wye
Marsh Canoe Eco-Tours start on the Victoria Day holiday
weekend with early bird and twilight trips into the 3000 acre
wetlands in the Wye Valley. Morning and twilight eco-tours
start on the Victoria Day weekend Saturday May 17 at a cost
of $50 per person and last three hours. Groups of four or
more can arrange for special custom tours.
Delawana
Glows Green....In addition to new green group
packages one of the favorite group activities is the evening
bonfire.......
Attracting
tourists to Georgian Bay
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
Tourism partners around Georgian Bay are stepping into the
second year of a five-year strategy. The Georgian Bay Destination
Development Partnership is a ...
Britt-Byng
Inlet on Georgian Bay celebrates 140th anniversary
this year Britt, Byng Inlet, Ontario-The Local Services Board
of Britt-Byng Inlet (LSB) announced its 140th Community Anniversary
Calendar, thanks to a significant ...
New
Georgian Bay 20 km. Paved Trail for Cyclists and Hikers Explores
Historic Huronia and Southern Georgian Bay
Tay Township, Ontario…………………April
4, 2008. Cyclists and hikers who are amateur or avid
history buffs may want to consider heading back in time to
the early 1600’s where they can re-discover the shores
of Historic Georgian Bay and the life in New France between
1639 and 1649.
Well-known
Ontario Resort Recognized By the Audubon Green Leaf™
Eco-Rating Program
Cedar Grove Lodge, a well-known Ontario resort, was recently
recognized by the Audubon Green Leaf™ Eco-Rating Program
for its continual commitment to protecting the environment.
Summer Family Season Gets Closer
Delawana Inn Spa Resort and Conference Centre Prepares
for next Family Holiday Vacations on Victoria Day and Canada
Day on Beautiful Georgian Bay. Delawana
Getaways and Packages.
New
Parternship forms between Twisted Pines and Wye Marsh to bring
the monthly Twisted Pines Environmental Movie Series.
North Channel on Georgian Bay to participate
in Ontario Travel pilot project "Boating Ontario Thank-you"
more
on Ontario boating
Farm
Fresh in Simcoe County - Huronia offers better
food through co-op marketing with 40 partners inlcuding farmers
markets, farm gate sales, country stores, and community shared
agriculture, pick-your-own farms and restaurants
Nine
Beaches Awarded International Blue Flag Certification
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Canada
One beach is on Georgian Bay: Wasaga Beach at Wasaga Beach
Provincial Park (the first Provincial Park beach to receive
the Blue Flag). ...
Georgian Bay's Manitoulin Island Makes
Canada Wonders Short List.
Manitoulin Island made the short list for one
of CBC's seven wonders of Canada.
Here is the link to vote: http://www.cbc.ca/sevenwonders.
A
Metis garden in Owen Sound Bayshore Broadcasting
News Centre - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada Aboriginal Healing
and Wellness Coordinator for the Metis Nation of Grey and
Owen Sound, Diane Owen says the garden will teach campanion
gardening, ...
Georgian Bay Area
Business memberships are available for area accommodation,
attractions, marinas, cottages, retail operators in the travel
and tourism sector. Free Georgian Bay Listings also available.
Charting
a course: panel will examine future of the Trent-Severn
Peterborough Examiner - Peterborough,Ontario,Canada
The 386-kilometre waterway runs between Trenton on Lake Ontario
and Port Severn on Georgian Bay. Its headquarters is in Peterborough
on Ashburnham ...
Work
on Nottawasaga Watershed leads to Federal Government Award
for Kitchener Resident.
Georgian
Bay nominated as One of Canada's Seven Wonders
....Ontario's Sixth Great Lake is a one of a kind body of
water.........
Tom
Thompson revamped
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre - Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
Bruce Grey Owen Sound, Tory MP, Larry Miller, announced Monday
the gallery will benefit from a 34-thousand dollar grant from
the Ministry of Heritage. ...
Sydenham
Trail Club Hikes
Owen Sound Area Trail Hikes take place every Sunday and Wednesday
on the Bruce Trail
Georgian
Bay, Manitoulin Island, Killarney featured in
"Artist's and Photographer's Guide to Wild Ontario"
New Book by Firefly Books.
Georgian
Bay Communities Featured in Doors Open Ontario
The Communities of Collingwood, and Owen Sound-Georgian Bluffs
are two of 44 charming and historically significant Ontario
towns (areas) featured in the Doors Open Ontario 2007 guide.
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Ontario's
Historical and Cultural "Doors Open Ontario"
starts in the Georgian Bay area in June in Historic
Huronia and runs through to October in Collingwood with
additional events taking place in Meaford and Owen Sound.
George's
"Georgian Bay Bits" 
Mission
Statement of GBBR: "To contribute
to the conservation of Biodiversity, education and sustainable
development by fostering a shared responsibility for
the 
Southern Georgian Bay has a number of Fall Getaway Packages
and suggested day trips for the Ontario Autumn holiday
and vacation season. Packages including romantic getaways,
cruise getaways for the family. See Georgian Bay Tourism
for 
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