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What's Nearby​

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Saint Marie Amont The Hurons

Saint Marie Amont The Hurons is set up like a little village.  It's very educational with introductory video showing the history of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons; a museuem showcasing the rich history and culture; and a chance to actually walk through the same land showcasing how were the houses and building structures looked like and how the people lived back then in 1600's. And is 13 minutes from the house

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The Midland Harbour

It has many boat excursions whether to catch the fall leaves or to see all of the expensive "cottages".  The waterfront is also pretty with the extensive paved path and the shoreline with the stacks with the beautiful

paintings on them For skiing and boarding. 

 

​Mount St. Louis

Mount St. Louis is 13 minutes away. It has day and night skiing with

36 runs, a restaurant and lessons as well as a bunny hill for the kiddos.

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Horseshoe Valley Resort

Horseshoe Valley Resort is 21 minutes and has ziplining, ski and boarding,a lake, pool and spa, gym, rock climbing wall, winter tubing, mini golf, treetop trekking, golf, mountain biking, snowshoeing, multiple restaurants, a wedding chapel, and cross country skiing and is open

365 days a year. 

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Bonaire Golf

If you don't want to golf at Horseshoe you could try Bonaire golf which is 11 minutes away.  Its tree lined with several ponds and a club house and has been a popular spot since the 60s. They offer 9 ranging from 30 to 42 dollars and and 18 holes ranging from 33 to 59. Cart fees are additional and per rider.  

 

Orr Lake Golf Club

Orr Lake Golf Club is 22 minutes away with 18 holes overlooking Orr Lake. They serve food think of brisket, hamburgers, onion rings, pulled pork or salads.  The front 9 has the tree lined fairways while the back 9 sits perched above with views of Orr Lake and the Blue Mountains in the back ground.  They also have an area for weddings and anniversary parties and such. 18 homes witha. Cart will range yoh from 42.95 to 55.95 or Alternatively there's an all you can play with cart for weekdays 87.90 and weekend 97.90. 

 

Settler's Ghost Golf Club

Settlers Ghost Golf Club is 23 minutes from the house is a par 72 18 hole golf course with restaurant and patio. Golf ranges from 44 to 71 depending day of week and time of day and does not count your cart. 

 

Braestone

Braestone also has 18 hole golfing and a fine dining (expensive restaurant Ktchen) which was recently named among Canada’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants for 2024.  Golf if 75-118 plus hst and includes cart.​​​

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​Discovery Harbour

​Discovery Harbour I didn't even know existed until I went by on a boat cruise once.  Definitely good for kids and history buffs, but also good just to see what it was like 200 years ago with all of the boats and ships in the museum type setting. Well run, clean, nice staff, and the scenery is beautiful.  They do lots of fun Halloween stuff there as well depending on of course the time of year and it is 26 minutes. 

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There are many boat tours that leave from Midland.

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Georgian Spirit Cruises
Landmark Cruises
And Midland Harbour

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There are over 30,000 islands in the area so many decide to tour around and see first hand.

 

 

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Getting Around

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​If you walk out the front door of the house and turn right. Pass two homes, turn right again, then pass another home and right again.  Then pass the church and turn right again (yes it's a lot of rights) that takes you to the paved bike path that goes from Coldwater to Midland. Bring your rollerblades or bike or cross country ski in the winter, or snow shoe (snowshoes included).

 

Right when you get off the hwy there's a restaurant ish there but fast food. Think fries, hot dogs, nachos, funnel cakes. They also have ice cream in the convenience store, fudge etc.

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​Also right when you get off the hwy there is a gas station, Tim Hortons and LCBO for those last minute grabs.

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Foodland for groceries in Victoria Harbour is 10 minutes.  

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Foodland in Coldwater is 11 minutes. 

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Walmart Supercentre in Midland is 17 minutes. 

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Restaurants

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Shana's Baked Goods

Mouth-watering sweets! Treat yourself to some cheesecake, tarts, squares, cookies, and more, all with a cozy latte or espresso. Shana’s, just 6 minutes away, also offers savory options like sandwiches with kettle chips, scrambled eggs on a scone, cupcakes, brownies, and more in a cute, cozy environment.

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Bubba's Pizza

Only 8 minutes from the house, Bubba’s Pizza serves up pizza, wings, poutine, sandwiches, cheeseburgers, chicken burgers, and chicken souvlaki. While it may have more of a diner or hole-in-the-wall vibe rather than a picturesque setting, it’s perfect if you’re craving casual eats.

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The Queen's Quay British Pub and Restaurant

Located right by the marina and just 11 minutes from the house, this British pub offers soups, stews, salads, burgers, lamb, fish, curry, and more. They’re also licensed, so you can enjoy a cocktail or craft beer with your meal.

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Shannon's Kitchen Bistro

About 8 minutes away, Shannon’s Kitchen Bistro offers a homestyle menu including burgers, steak, schnitzels, pot pies, quiche, eggs Benedict, pasta, ribs, and fish and chips.

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The Old Familiar

Coldwater has a little restaurant called The Old Familiar. Think fish and chips, nachos, wraps, wings, shrimp, pasta, garlic bread, mozzarella sticks etc. The Old Familiar is 10 minutes away. 

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Em's

Also in Coldwater there is a little cafe called Em's and if you like IG posts they often (depending on the time I'd the year have umbrellas with fishing wire in-between them and the neighbors making a nice sky visual for photos. They have sandwiches, soups, cookies, squares, coffee and espressos.

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The Grill

There is also a restaurant on the water called The Grill 10 minutes north of the home.  People often like to watch the boats in the summer while they enjoy a cold beer, wings, burger, ribs, pizza etc.

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​The Galley

The Galley is another restaurant at a Marina/water and is 9 minutes away. Known for their deep fried butter tarts.  They also have chicken parm, philly cheesesteaks, veal parm, tacos, quesadillas, wings etc.

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Dillons Woos Fired Pizza

In midland my favourite restaurant is Dillons Woos Fired Pizza. The pizza is on so yum but they also have ribs, Mac and cheese, salads etc and is 19 minutes. 

 

Boathouse Eatery

On the water in downtown Orillia is the Boathouse Eatery. They have a lot of seafood, some pastas, pizza, tacos, sandwiches, burgers, stir fry, briskets, etc. Boathouse is 18 minutes from the house.

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