Thursday, January 29, 2009

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Getting to Toronto

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario. It is located on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario. With over 2.5 million residents, it is the fifth most populous municipality in North America. Toronto is at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and is part of a densely populated region in south-central Ontario known as the Golden
Horseshoe, which is home to 8.1 million residents.
For more information about visiting Toronto please see http://www.toronto.com/

Toronto is only a short drive of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

For more information on getting to Toronto by bus please click on the Greyhound logo below.





Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Canada's Wonderland

Canada's Wonderland is the home to the most exhilarating collection of rides and roller coasters in all of Canada! Located onlt i hour and 28 minutes drive from Midland. Canada's Wonderland boasts Canada's Longest Wooden Coaster - The Mighty Canadian Minebuster, Canada's First Inverted Coaster - Flight Deck and Canada's Only Flying Coaster - Time Warp, North America's largest variety of coasters can be found here! If roller coasters aren't your game, test your level of thrill being spun 360 degrees on Riptide, free falling 230 feet on Drop Tower, or be courageous enough to catch some 120 foot hang time on Psyclone.


http://www.canadaswonderland.com/#actions

Monday, January 26, 2009

Treetop Trecking

Stride along the top of the trees with the use of rope bridges, zip lines, climbing nets, footbridges, swings…

Equipped with a harness you will progress, in complete safety through different levels of treetop courses which are adapted to one's age, height and strength. The adventure will begin with an mandatory initiation given by a trained guide who will explain the safety rules and how to use your cords, carabiners and pulley. During your canopy tour, this equipment will be connected to a cable which ensures your safety. Take advantage of this moment of escape!

Go beyond your limits, stimulate your senses and experience an incomparable connection to nature! Spend an unforgettable time with family and friends and take advantage of the benefits this activity has on the body and mind.

Just 45 minutes drive south of Midland.






http://treetoptrekking.com/en/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Wasaga Beach

Over two million people visit the Town every summer to stroll the shores of the longest freshwater beach in the world (14 kilometres/8.7 miles), swim in warm clean waters and enjoy the panoramic mountain views across the Bay. There are endless recreational trails that are used for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The Nottawasaga River offers game fishing and great canoe routes to explore.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Blue Mountain

Stay at Blue Mountain and enjoy winter escapes that include snowboarding, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, sleigh rides, snoe tubing, and so much more!

http://www.bluemountain.ca/

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Wye Marsh

Nature at it’s best! The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland, Ontario invites you to leap into a natural experience you will always remember. The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is a not-for-profit, environmental awareness facility dedicated to operating year-round programs. Our goal is to develop awareness, enjoyment and understanding of the environment and wildlife.


http://www.wyemarsh.com/about.html

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls are massive waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international boarder between the Candian province of Ontario and the US State of New York. Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border and American Falls on the American side. The smaller Bridal Vail Falls also is located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island. Niagara Falls were formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the newly-formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls are very wide. More than six million cubic feet (168,000 m³) of water falls over the crest line every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet (110,000 m³) on average. It is the most powerful waterfall in North America.
The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the 1800s.
Just 2 hours and 45 minute drive from Mildand.




Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons


Follow in the footsteps of Ontario's first Europeans at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, in Midland, Ontarioin Southern Georgian Bay. Explore this recreated, 17th century French Jesuit mission headquarters and experience the interaction of the French and native Wendat Huron nation. This Ontario tourism destination in the Georgian Bay region features a unique time in Canadian history when French missionaries and their workers lived and worked among the Wendat. A rare chance to see the earliest in Canadian pioneer life through guided or self-guided visits, school group tours, "hands-on" education programs, special events and corporate functions. Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will shed light on one of the earliest examples of the introduction of Christianity into Aboriginal culture.
Sainte-Marie today provides a unique historical experience which will delight and intrigue visitors of all ages. Complete your stay with a delicious meal in Restaurant Sainte-Marie and visit the award-winning, indoor museum.