Nomads Guidebook
Food scene
Good draft beer and great homemade BBQ. Try to get a table on the 2nd floor patio overlooking the beach.
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Balm Beach
7 Tiny Beaches Rd NGood draft beer and great homemade BBQ. Try to get a table on the 2nd floor patio overlooking the beach.
Grab a quick bite at the grill then enjoy some arcade games with a great view of the water. Soft serve ice cream and pinball recommended.
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Georgian Grill
7 Tiny Beaches Rd NGrab a quick bite at the grill then enjoy some arcade games with a great view of the water. Soft serve ice cream and pinball recommended.
You go here for comfort food. Excellent home-cooking with daily specials. Great patio on the beach. Good bloody caesars.
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Surf Family Restaurant
369 Balm Beach Rd WYou go here for comfort food. Excellent home-cooking with daily specials. Great patio on the beach. Good bloody caesars.
Grab a quick snack, ice cream, hot chocolate or coffee, best enjoyed with a walk along the beach, winter or summer!
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Bingham's Variety
5 Tiny Beaches Rd NGrab a quick snack, ice cream, hot chocolate or coffee, best enjoyed with a walk along the beach, winter or summer!
The best fish & chips in town. Fast, delicious, and outdoor picnic tables.
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Perky's fish and chip
165 County Road 6 SouthThe best fish & chips in town. Fast, delicious, and outdoor picnic tables.
Fresh coffee and baked goods with a view of beautiful Midland Harbour. They roast their own coffee beans onsite and make the best cappuccinos in town.
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Grounded Coffee Company
538 Bay StFresh coffee and baked goods with a view of beautiful Midland Harbour. They roast their own coffee beans onsite and make the best cappuccinos in town.
Local institution. Homestyle diner classics served in wood accented digs with a bar and a fireplace. Great for breakfast.
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Mom's Restaurant
200 Pillsbury DrLocal institution. Homestyle diner classics served in wood accented digs with a bar and a fireplace. Great for breakfast.
Authentic wood fired pizza in the heart of downtown Midland, only steps from the marina. Incredible pizza and ribs. Try the Hail Caesar pizza. Lively atmosphere.
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Dillon's Wood Fired Pizza
244 King StAuthentic wood fired pizza in the heart of downtown Midland, only steps from the marina. Incredible pizza and ribs. Try the Hail Caesar pizza. Lively atmosphere.
You have to try their legendary mile high corned beef on rye and a side of pasta salad.
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Dino's Fresh Food Deli
319 King StYou have to try their legendary mile high corned beef on rye and a side of pasta salad.
Good food but this place is all about the live music, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call to confirm.
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The Boathouse Eatery
177 King StGood food but this place is all about the live music, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call to confirm.
An authentic warm British Pub with a wide selection of beers on tap. Guinness on tap.
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Cellarman's Alehouse
337 King StAn authentic warm British Pub with a wide selection of beers on tap. Guinness on tap.
Very eclectic international cuisine restaurant. Excellent food and the best wine list in town.
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The Explorers Cafe
345 King StVery eclectic international cuisine restaurant. Excellent food and the best wine list in town.
Classic steakhouse and they make a good martini. Since 1974.
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The Arch Steakhouse and Tavern
771 Yonge StClassic steakhouse and they make a good martini. Since 1974.
Unique dishes created by a passionate chef made with fresh, local ingredients.
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Maple Canadian Pub
3282 King StUnique dishes created by a passionate chef made with fresh, local ingredients.
Grab a burger and fries then stroll along Little Lake Park. Great spot for the kids! Closed in the winter.
Tony’s Restaurant
646 Little Lake Park RoadGrab a burger and fries then stroll along Little Lake Park. Great spot for the kids! Closed in the winter.
Authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown Midland.
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Zanca Restaurant
290 King StreetAuthentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown Midland.
Tiny French cafe that makes the best crepes outside of France.
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La Baie Crêperie
342 King StTiny French cafe that makes the best crepes outside of France.
Georgian Bakery
253 King StFresh bread baked daily, and delicious desserts.
Burger Barr
505 King StreetExcellent burgers with the most unique eccentric atmosphere and staff.
Flynn's Irish Pub
96 Main StWarm Irish pub. Good food, better pints.
Grab a fish and chip dinner and enjoy it on the waterfront patio overlooking Penetanguishene Bay. Great location.
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World Famous Dock Lunch
4 Main StGrab a fish and chip dinner and enjoy it on the waterfront patio overlooking Penetanguishene Bay. Great location.
Local institution. Been around forever, excellent food and friendly service.
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Phil's Family Restaurant
48 Main StLocal institution. Been around forever, excellent food and friendly service.
Captain Ken's
70 Main StFish. Chips. Comfort food. Aye aye captain.
Authentic British cuisine, with a patio as close to the water as you can get!
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The Queen's Quay British Pub And Restaurant
67 Juneau RdAuthentic British cuisine, with a patio as close to the water as you can get!
The Cawaja General Store is an absolute must do, this is our very own little general store by the beach. Come for a bite to eat, ice cream, coffee, local goods, and stay for the friendly smiles and good vibes. See you soon!
201 Tiny Beaches Rd N
The Cawaja General Store is an absolute must do, this is our very own little general store by the beach. Come for a bite to eat, ice cream, coffee, local goods, and stay for the friendly smiles and good vibes. See you soon!
Sightseeing
Highly recommended, this is the most popular beach in the area. Parking is only for locals with a beach pass so we recommend walking to the beach. Multiple ice cream options are available.
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Balm Beach
7 Tiny Beaches Rd NHighly recommended, this is the most popular beach in the area. Parking is only for locals with a beach pass so we recommend walking to the beach. Multiple ice cream options are available.
Huge arcade with a variety of games. Pinball and Skeeball recommended. Trade tickets for a small prize!
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Georgian Grill
7 Tiny Beaches Rd NHuge arcade with a variety of games. Pinball and Skeeball recommended. Trade tickets for a small prize!
Go-Karts and Mini Putt, 10 minute walk
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Balm Beach Go Karts & Mini Putt
239 Balm Beach Rd WGo-Karts and Mini Putt, 10 minute walk
Highly recommended. Self-guided hiking, along with tours available. Birds of prey exhibit and swan sanctuary.
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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 EastHighly recommended. Self-guided hiking, along with tours available. Birds of prey exhibit and swan sanctuary.
Similar to Pioneer Village. The ancestral homeland of the Huron Wendat nation.
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Saint Marie Among the Hurons
Similar to Pioneer Village. The ancestral homeland of the Huron Wendat nation.
One of only 9 religious shrines in Canada. Beautiful interior that’s open to the public. You can also walk the grounds which are very scenic.
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Martyrs Shrine
One of only 9 religious shrines in Canada. Beautiful interior that’s open to the public. You can also walk the grounds which are very scenic.
British naval and military base built after the War of 1812. Historic ships to explore and a nice restaurant on the water. Lots of special events - check their website or call.
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Discovery Harbour
93 Jury DrBritish naval and military base built after the War of 1812. Historic ships to explore and a nice restaurant on the water. Lots of special events - check their website or call.
Catch the latest movies at Midland’s Galaxy Cinema with a small arcade! Good popcorn.
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Galaxy Cinemas Midland
9226 County Rd 93Catch the latest movies at Midland’s Galaxy Cinema with a small arcade! Good popcorn.
5 pin bowling downtown Midland, just steps from the marina! $25/hr + $2 shoe rental. Good cheap food & beer.
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Bayshore Lanes
205 King St5 pin bowling downtown Midland, just steps from the marina! $25/hr + $2 shoe rental. Good cheap food & beer.
The Pool Hall
815 King Street15 pool tables, 3 dart boards and arcade games for the family!
Check out the history of the Huron Ouendat replica village which features a wigwam and a full-size longhouse.
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Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village
549 Little Lake Park RdCheck out the history of the Huron Ouendat replica village which features a wigwam and a full-size longhouse.
Excellent theatrical entertainment on a 19th century British naval and military base.
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King's Wharf Theatre
97 Jury DrExcellent theatrical entertainment on a 19th century British naval and military base.
A historical ship in the heart of Georgian Bay, even older than the Titanic!
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S.S. Keewatin
55 Talbot StA historical ship in the heart of Georgian Bay, even older than the Titanic!
Provincial Park with camping, lots of hiking trails, and multiple huge beaches with a gorgeous view.
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Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park RdProvincial Park with camping, lots of hiking trails, and multiple huge beaches with a gorgeous view.
Known for winter skiing, but great in the warmer months as well. 12-hole golf course, trails, ATV tours, and downhill mountain biking.
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Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WKnown for winter skiing, but great in the warmer months as well. 12-hole golf course, trails, ATV tours, and downhill mountain biking.
Picturesque park on a lake with tennis, basketball, playground, washrooms and a snack bar. Free parking.
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Iphakamisa Little Lake
606 Little Lake Park RdPicturesque park on a lake with tennis, basketball, playground, washrooms and a snack bar. Free parking.
Hidden gem, absolutely stunning sandy beach with a boardwalk system over sand dunes. Parking is tough, drive around and try to find somewhere you won’t get a ticket.
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Bluewater Beach
57 Trew AveHidden gem, absolutely stunning sandy beach with a boardwalk system over sand dunes. Parking is tough, drive around and try to find somewhere you won’t get a ticket.
Sprawling public park along the water. Playgrounds, swings, basketball, skateboard park, picnic tables, washrooms and free parking. Splash pad is great for kids.
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Rotary Park
Robert StreetSprawling public park along the water. Playgrounds, swings, basketball, skateboard park, picnic tables, washrooms and free parking. Splash pad is great for kids.
Basic family friendly 9 hole par-3 golf course($17). Fishing pond great for beginners ($3 entrance, $7.50/lb Rainbow Trout)
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White Pines Golf
1235 Chemin Du LoupBasic family friendly 9 hole par-3 golf course($17). Fishing pond great for beginners ($3 entrance, $7.50/lb Rainbow Trout)
Beautifully maintained & challenging semi-private championship golf course. Public reservations go quick so call ahead. ~$80+
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Midland Golf & Country Club
9536 Penetanguishene RdBeautifully maintained & challenging semi-private championship golf course. Public reservations go quick so call ahead. ~$80+
Basic golf course w/ 18 holes (~$40) and a mat-only driving range. Good value course.
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Balm Beach Golf Club
250 Concession Rd 11 EBasic golf course w/ 18 holes (~$40) and a mat-only driving range. Good value course.
18 hole championship course (~$50) and a 9 hole par-3 ($20). Well maintained. Good driving range with grass and mats. Can get busy so reserve ahead.
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Brooklea Golf & Country Club
8567 ON-9318 hole championship course (~$50) and a 9 hole par-3 ($20). Well maintained. Good driving range with grass and mats. Can get busy so reserve ahead.
Delta Bingo & Gaming
175 Main StreetEnjoy a night playing the slot machines or Bingo. Good Luck!
Winter Activities
Snowshow through the snow covered trails to see some beautiful trumpeter swans. Feed the chickadees right from your hands! They also have beautiful cross-country skiing with rentals available.
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Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 EastSnowshow through the snow covered trails to see some beautiful trumpeter swans. Feed the chickadees right from your hands! They also have beautiful cross-country skiing with rentals available.
Candlelit pathways will guide you through the historic site and our historic buildings, dressed up for the holiday season. Experience the beauty of the season wrapped in history, with take home crafts, treats in the cookhouse and a selection of local vendors.
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Saint Marie Among the Hurons
Candlelit pathways will guide you through the historic site and our historic buildings, dressed up for the holiday season. Experience the beauty of the season wrapped in history, with take home crafts, treats in the cookhouse and a selection of local vendors.
Skiing is great but it offers a lot more. 29 runs, 30km of cross country skiing. Huge tubing runs.
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Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WSkiing is great but it offers a lot more. 29 runs, 30km of cross country skiing. Huge tubing runs.
36 runs, 8 chair lifts. Excellent spot for all ski and snowboard levels!
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Mount Saint Louis
36 runs, 8 chair lifts. Excellent spot for all ski and snowboard levels!
Campbell's Toboggan Hill. Best hill around, lots of parking, and a local tradition. Bring your own toboggan.
606 Little Lake Park Rd
606 Little Lake Park RoadCampbell's Toboggan Hill. Best hill around, lots of parking, and a local tradition. Bring your own toboggan.
Outdoor Skating Rink. Full size skating rink in Perkinsfield. Bring your own skates.
43 County Rd 6 S
43 County Road 6 SouthOutdoor Skating Rink. Full size skating rink in Perkinsfield. Bring your own skates.
Hot chocolate at Bingham's. Walk to the general store on Balm Beach, get a hot chocolate for $2 and enjoy the beautiful winter beach views.
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Bingham's Variety
5 Tiny Beaches Rd NHot chocolate at Bingham's. Walk to the general store on Balm Beach, get a hot chocolate for $2 and enjoy the beautiful winter beach views.
Guided and private snowmobile rentals. 1-3 hour rides, includes instruction, helmet, even coats, snow pants and mits if you need them. Call ahead.
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Diverse Rentals & Vacations
319 Champlain RoadGuided and private snowmobile rentals. 1-3 hour rides, includes instruction, helmet, even coats, snow pants and mits if you need them. Call ahead.
Big cross country ski center with lots of trails. It’s open to the public but call ahead and check their website prior to going.
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Mountain View Ski Center
9266 County Rd 93Big cross country ski center with lots of trails. It’s open to the public but call ahead and check their website prior to going.
Best Scandinavian baths in Ontario on a 25 acre forest. Assortment of hot baths, cold plunges, saunas and steam rooms. Good massages as well. Reserve ahead.
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Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
152 Grey County Rd 21Best Scandinavian baths in Ontario on a 25 acre forest. Assortment of hot baths, cold plunges, saunas and steam rooms. Good massages as well. Reserve ahead.
Brand new Finnish Nordic Spa with a variety of picturesque hot baths, saunas and more.
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Vetta Nordic Spa
3210 3 Line NBrand new Finnish Nordic Spa with a variety of picturesque hot baths, saunas and more.
Christmas themed amusement park that’s open year-round. There’s plenty to do: boat rides, ferris wheel, roller coasters, petting zoo, and of course Santa meet-and-greets.
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Isixeko sikaSanta: Isitolo saseMuskoka
1624 Golden Beach RoadChristmas themed amusement park that’s open year-round. There’s plenty to do: boat rides, ferris wheel, roller coasters, petting zoo, and of course Santa meet-and-greets.
For The Kids
Big public splash pad. Adorable spot for the kids to cool off in the summer, along with a playground, picnic tables and a Clarence’s Classic’s Food Truck.
10 Robert St W
10 Robert StreetBig public splash pad. Adorable spot for the kids to cool off in the summer, along with a playground, picnic tables and a Clarence’s Classic’s Food Truck.
125 acre farm with lots to do. 500 foot slip-n-slide, petting zoo, huge bouncing castle, zip-lines, pony rides, corn maze, obstacle course and more.
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Rounds Ranch
1922 County Rd 92125 acre farm with lots to do. 500 foot slip-n-slide, petting zoo, huge bouncing castle, zip-lines, pony rides, corn maze, obstacle course and more.
A bit worn down but still plenty of fun. Lots of outdoor climbing structures and pathways to explore. Indoor dining within a giant castle. Call ahead.
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Castle Village Enchanted Kingdom
701 Balm Beach Rd EA bit worn down but still plenty of fun. Lots of outdoor climbing structures and pathways to explore. Indoor dining within a giant castle. Call ahead.
Personal Care
Indoor gyms, workout equipment, and pool. Check out the website for gym and public swimming times and daily rates.
Midland YMCA
560 Little Lake Park RdIndoor gyms, workout equipment, and pool. Check out the website for gym and public swimming times and daily rates.
Relax with a rejuvenating floatation therapy session, massage, yoga, ayurveda, energy medicine, white light reki and osteopathy.
Retreat Yoga & Wellness
371 Yonge StRelax with a rejuvenating floatation therapy session, massage, yoga, ayurveda, energy medicine, white light reki and osteopathy.
Industrial style full-service gym with lots of classes and instruction available. $20 drop-in.
Driven Midland
375 William StIndustrial style full-service gym with lots of classes and instruction available. $20 drop-in.
Best barbershop in town. Have a beer while getting cut. Great straight blade shaves.
History Barbershop Company
9319 County Road 93Best barbershop in town. Have a beer while getting cut. Great straight blade shaves.
Luxurious skin and body care treatments, manicures, pedicures and relaxation!
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Panache Spa & Hair Salon
298 King StLuxurious skin and body care treatments, manicures, pedicures and relaxation!
Beautiful full-service spa in an old historic home. 60 Min Massage $75, ask for Frankie if he’s available.
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Bamboo Spa
351 First StBeautiful full-service spa in an old historic home. 60 Min Massage $75, ask for Frankie if he’s available.
Groceries
Local grocery store with beer and cider. They carry some local foods and also have firewood.
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Foodland - Midland
795 Balm Beach Rd ELocal grocery store with beer and cider. They carry some local foods and also have firewood.
Fresh and local Fruits & vegetables, dairy & eggs, meat & fish, pantry items, baked goods. Highly recommended.
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Farm2Door
159 Balm Beach Road EastFresh and local Fruits & vegetables, dairy & eggs, meat & fish, pantry items, baked goods. Highly recommended.
Georgian Health Foods
268 King StreetOrganic foods, gluten free foods, vitamins, sport nutrition, protein powder.
Meatland
229 Midland AveButchershop. Ask their friendly staff for a custom cut or cooking & BBQ tips.
Farm Stands & Markets
Local meats, produce, lots of second hand antiques and even a record store! Enjoy a bite to eat from their on site food truck.
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Elmvale Flea And Farmers Market "The Sales Barn"
1568 County Rd 92Local meats, produce, lots of second hand antiques and even a record store! Enjoy a bite to eat from their on site food truck.
Great morning activity. Grab a coffee at Grounded and stroll the isles of this downtown farmers market.Summer Sundays 9am-1pm.
Southern Georgian Bay Farmers Markets
201 Midland AvenueGreat morning activity. Grab a coffee at Grounded and stroll the isles of this downtown farmers market.Summer Sundays 9am-1pm.
Lots of local in-season produce. Also fresh farm eggs, flowers, and some prepared foods.
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Dubeau Family Farm
5 Concession Rd 11 ELots of local in-season produce. Also fresh farm eggs, flowers, and some prepared foods.
Windlee Farms Maple Syrup
10 Baseline Rd NDelicious local seasonal maple syrup!