Karlie's Guidebook
Shops and Cafes
Coldwater is a little town only 10 minutes from the house. It’s Main Street is full of cute, unique shops and cafes. One of our favourites is Em’s Cafe. Stop by, grab a coffee and a sweet treat or try one of their delicious sandwiches. Make sure to try some of their chocolate or pick up a chocolate pizza to take home.
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Coldwater
Coldwater is a little town only 10 minutes from the house. It’s Main Street is full of cute, unique shops and cafes. One of our favourites is Em’s Cafe. Stop by, grab a coffee and a sweet treat or try one of their delicious sandwiches. Make sure to try some of their chocolate or pick up a chocolate pizza to take home.
Festivals and Events
Farmers Market: 9:00am-2:00pm every Saturday from May 23 - Oct 10.
Coldwater Area Studio Tour: June 20 @ 10:00am - June 21 @ 5:00pm
The Coldwater and Area Studio Tour showcases the work of local and guest artisans & artists. We offer a diverse selection of work such as painting, jewelry, glass and metal work, photography, pottery, fibre art, and woodworking in studios, workshops and historic buildings in the lovely agricultural surroundings of Coldwater and the adjoining shores of Georgian Bay.
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Coldwater
Farmers Market: 9:00am-2:00pm every Saturday from May 23 - Oct 10.
Coldwater Area Studio Tour: June 20 @ 10:00am - June 21 @ 5:00pm
The Coldwater and Area Studio Tour showcases the work of local and guest artisans & artists. We offer a diverse selection of work such as painting, jewelry, glass and metal work, photography, pottery, fibre art, and woodworking in studios, workshops and historic buildings in the lovely agricultural surroundings of Coldwater and the adjoining shores of Georgian Bay.
Midland
Sightseeing and Museums
SAINTE-MARIE AMONG THE HURONS (17 minutes from the house): Open 9:00am-5:00pm. Reopens to General Public on Saturday May 9. Ontario's first European Community, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was the headquarters for the French Jesuit Mission to the Huron Wendat people. In 1639, the Jesuits, along with French lay workers, began construction of a fenced community that included barracks, a church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for Native visitors. By 1648, Sainte-Marie was a wilderness home to 66 French men, representing one-fifth of the entire population of New France. Sainte-Marie's brief history ended in 1649, when members of the mission community were forced to abandon and burn their home of nearly 10 years. After extensive archaeological and historical research, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is now recreated on its original site, where the mission's compelling story is brought to life.
WYE MARSH (17 minutes from the house): Open year round, Wye Marsh is an excellent place to get outdoors and get close to nature. Situated on 3,000 acres of National and Provincial Wildlife Area, the centre is teaming with fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities. From trumpeter swans to painted turtles there is always something to see from the 25 km of trails and boardwalks. They also offer naturalist guided tours and programs that will take you into the marsh. They offer guided canoe/kayak tours, walks with a naturalist and equipment rentals (bike, ski and snowshoe) to further explore the marsh. Their interpretive centre has live reptiles and amphibians and birds of prey demonstrations. Throughout the year they run special events, workshops and speaker presentations. Escape, explore and experience nature at it's best with Wye Marsh.
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Midland
SAINTE-MARIE AMONG THE HURONS (17 minutes from the house): Open 9:00am-5:00pm. Reopens to General Public on Saturday May 9. Ontario's first European Community, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was the headquarters for the French Jesuit Mission to the Huron Wendat people. In 1639, the Jesuits, along with French lay workers, began construction of a fenced community that included barracks, a church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for Native visitors. By 1648, Sainte-Marie was a wilderness home to 66 French men, representing one-fifth of the entire population of New France. Sainte-Marie's brief history ended in 1649, when members of the mission community were forced to abandon and burn their home of nearly 10 years. After extensive archaeological and historical research, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is now recreated on its original site, where the mission's compelling story is brought to life.
WYE MARSH (17 minutes from the house): Open year round, Wye Marsh is an excellent place to get outdoors and get close to nature. Situated on 3,000 acres of National and Provincial Wildlife Area, the centre is teaming with fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities. From trumpeter swans to painted turtles there is always something to see from the 25 km of trails and boardwalks. They also offer naturalist guided tours and programs that will take you into the marsh. They offer guided canoe/kayak tours, walks with a naturalist and equipment rentals (bike, ski and snowshoe) to further explore the marsh. Their interpretive centre has live reptiles and amphibians and birds of prey demonstrations. Throughout the year they run special events, workshops and speaker presentations. Escape, explore and experience nature at it's best with Wye Marsh.
DISCOVERY HARBOUR (30 minutes away from the house): Discovery Harbour traces its roots back to the original British naval and military base in Penetanguishene, built to safeguard access to Upper Canada after the War of 1812. "His Majesty's Naval Establishment on Lake Huron", (as it was first called) kept ships prepared to supply British posts to the northwest. By 1820, it was home to over 70 people, including sailors, officers, shipwrights, and soldiers. Five large ships, 15 smaller vessels, and numerous workshops and dwellings were built. In 1828, a British garrison on Drummond Island was relocated to Penetanguishene. By 1834, Canada was defended exclusively by these forces. An impressive stone Officers' Quarters was built in 1845. The military occupied the site until 1856.
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Penetanguishene
DISCOVERY HARBOUR (30 minutes away from the house): Discovery Harbour traces its roots back to the original British naval and military base in Penetanguishene, built to safeguard access to Upper Canada after the War of 1812. "His Majesty's Naval Establishment on Lake Huron", (as it was first called) kept ships prepared to supply British posts to the northwest. By 1820, it was home to over 70 people, including sailors, officers, shipwrights, and soldiers. Five large ships, 15 smaller vessels, and numerous workshops and dwellings were built. In 1828, a British garrison on Drummond Island was relocated to Penetanguishene. By 1834, Canada was defended exclusively by these forces. An impressive stone Officers' Quarters was built in 1845. The military occupied the site until 1856.
Live Theatre
KINGS WHARF THEATRE (30 minutes from the house): Nestled within Discovery Harbour on Georgian Bay, the King's Wharf Theatre is a pleasantly rustic, 385-seat venue that offers all the comforts of a modern facility. Flanked by the historic buildings of a 19th-century British naval and military base, the theatre is located at the end of a beautiful boardwalk that looks on to the homeport of replica ships H.M.S. Bee and H.M.S. Tecumseth.
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Penetanguishene
KINGS WHARF THEATRE (30 minutes from the house): Nestled within Discovery Harbour on Georgian Bay, the King's Wharf Theatre is a pleasantly rustic, 385-seat venue that offers all the comforts of a modern facility. Flanked by the historic buildings of a 19th-century British naval and military base, the theatre is located at the end of a beautiful boardwalk that looks on to the homeport of replica ships H.M.S. Bee and H.M.S. Tecumseth.
Skiing and Snowboarding
MOUNT ST. LOUIS (4 minutes from the house): One of the largest family owned ski resorts in Ontario. The resort contains 36 different ski slopes and prides itself on accommodating everyone, from the beginner skier/snowboarder to the most advanced in their discipline.
Moonstone
MOUNT ST. LOUIS (4 minutes from the house): One of the largest family owned ski resorts in Ontario. The resort contains 36 different ski slopes and prides itself on accommodating everyone, from the beginner skier/snowboarder to the most advanced in their discipline.
HORSEHOE RESORT (13 minutes from the house): With 28 downhill ski and snowboard runs, perfect for every level of skier and over 30km of groomed cross country ski trails, Horseshoe Resort has all your ski and snowboard needs covered.
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Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd WHORSEHOE RESORT (13 minutes from the house): With 28 downhill ski and snowboard runs, perfect for every level of skier and over 30km of groomed cross country ski trails, Horseshoe Resort has all your ski and snowboard needs covered.
Beaches
Orillia
BASSLAKE PROVINCIAL PARK (21 minutes from the house)