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Barrie
Barrie continues to be one of Canada's fastest growing and dynamic cities. Its location in proximity to the great outdoors and recreational activities promotes an active and healthy lifestyle. Barrie manages to achieve an important balance; with ample parkland, a beautiful waterfront and heritage downtown it maintains a community-minded 'small town feeling', yet at the same time continues to grow and prosper with all of today's modern conveniences, business and development. With these benefits, Barrie is not only a wonderful place to vacation, but an ideal spot to call home.
Orillia
Flanked by two shimmering lakes, Simcoe and Couchiching, Orillia is an oasis located a short 90-minute drive north of Toronto. Many private vessels ripple the waters, as does the public cruise boat, the Island Princess. The city has a few public beaches for those wishing to wiggle their toes in the sand, one of the finest is east of Orillia in Mara Provincial Park. The city beams with pride over two of its past residents—international folk star Gordon Lightfoot, whose name was given to the auditorium in the historic 1874 Orillia Opera House, and esteemed humourist Stephen Leacock, whose summer home has become a museum in his honour. Visitors can participate in the hands-on displays or view interesting exhibits and artifacts at the OPP(Ontario Provincial Police) Museum. The prospect of wealth and dazzling stage shows beckon people to Casino-Rama, an extravagant entertainment centre.
Parry Sound
Parry Sound's vision is to be the world renowned jewel of the 30,000 Islands on Georgian Bay. The town has the largest natural harbour on Georgian Bay and is the birthplace of hockey legend, Bobby Orr. With many recreational activities, Parry Sound offers something for everyone, regardless of age. Whether it's sightseeing in your own boat or on the 30,000 Island Cruise Boat, camping or enjoying cottage life, swimming, snorkelling, water-skiing, fishing or just enjoying the sun on a sandy beach, when Georgian Bay is involved, you just can't get enough! Winter time brings a whole new life of activities including snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ice fishing, dog sledding, snowshoeing and much more.
Midland and Penetanguishene
Situated on Georgian Bay, the Town of Midland offers an engaging blend of culture, history, recreation and nature. Visitors are lured to Midland by the sandy beaches, established nature areas and an array of shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Cultural attractions include the Huronia Museum and Huron/Ouendat Village, established to give visitors a glimpse at the proud and prosperous aboriginal history of the region, and Castle Village, one of southern Ontario's most unique theme parks. Another important structure is the Martyr's Shrine, which honours the lives and deeds of Canada's first Christian missionaries. Midland is also an entryway to a myriad of outdoor activities. These include boating, golfing and fishing in the summer and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter, making Midland a great year-round destination. Midland offers a friendly, charming gateway to Georgian Bay's picturesque 30,000 Islands, and is conveniently located only 127 km from Toronto.
Collingwood
Collingwood is truly a gem in south central's crown. Greeting visitors with its brick facades and tree-lined streets, this town is situated on the Southern Georgian Bay shoreline, less than two hours north of Toronto. Home to Ontario's largest ski destination, Blue Mountain Resort is not actually atop a mountain, as its name suggests. Rather, the slopes are created by a scenic stretch of the Niagara Escarpment, also responsible for Niagara Falls. Blue Mountain is home to million-year-old caves and crevices awaiting exploration at the Scenic Caves Nature Adventure. Rather than sand, the shores of Craigleith Provincial Park are comprised of flat shale, some containing invertebrate fossils as old as 455 million years. In stark contrast to its other main attractions, Collingwood lures thousands to the annual Elvis Festival, the largest of its kind outside of Memphis. Fans nosh fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches while impersonators of The King get all shook up.
New Tecumseth
The Town of New Tecumseth is a new municipality in central Ontario drawing together the four communities of Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham and Tecumseth. Graced with the meandering Nottawasaga River, magnificent scenery and an extensive history, New Tecumseth still retains its rural, small town charm.
Muskoka
Muskoka has an abundance of things to see and do, the list is endless and the possibilities are unlimited. Visit a museum, take a cruise, star gaze, perfect your golf swing, harness a dog sled, slide down a snowy white hill, get up close and personal with wildlife, pamper yourself at one of many spas, give your taste buds a treat or sit back on the dock in one of the famous Muskoka Chairs and read a book. Whether you feel like being outdoors or indoors, whether you are just a beginner or an expert, whatever the season, whatever the budget, Muskoka has something for everyone.
Algonquin Park
Algonquin Provincial Park, with its rugged hills, beautiful lakes, and wonderful wildlife viewing opportunities occupies a very special place in the hearts and minds of so many people. The value of the Park is even further enhanced by the variety of its exceptional educational and interpretive programs which have become a standard of excellence throughout North America since the 1940s. With Algonquin enriching the lives of thousands of visitors every year.
