Guidebook for Tiny
Food Scene
A wonderful food shop and restaurant/cafe with locally sourced food, Ontario craft beer and great take-out.
23 locals recommend
Ciboulette Et Cie
290 King StA wonderful food shop and restaurant/cafe with locally sourced food, Ontario craft beer and great take-out.
A menu that appeals to everyone ... grab a table outside and enjoy the views of the Midland marina and harbour.
109 locals recommend
The Boathouse Eatery
177 King StA menu that appeals to everyone ... grab a table outside and enjoy the views of the Midland marina and harbour.
Grounded Coffee Company
538 Bay StEthically sourced coffee and yummy treats!
A nice place to go for a special dinner. Reasonably priced kids menu.
43 locals recommend
The Explorers Cafe
345 King StA nice place to go for a special dinner. Reasonably priced kids menu.
Dino's Fresh Food Deli
319 King StFor smoked meat.
The Library Restaurant
924 King StGood gluten-free and vegetarian options!
Sit on the patio and enjoy the views of Balm Beach. Can be crowded on summer days.
22 locals recommend
Surf Family Restaurant
369 Balm Beach Rd WSit on the patio and enjoy the views of Balm Beach. Can be crowded on summer days.
A vintage grill (open since 1934) ...famous for their burgers ... The arcade appeals to kids... along with the huge selection of ice cream flavours! Summer season only.
33 locals recommend
Georgian Grill
7 Tiny Beaches Rd NA vintage grill (open since 1934) ...famous for their burgers ... The arcade appeals to kids... along with the huge selection of ice cream flavours! Summer season only.
On the town dock - so great views ... an area landmark since 1957!
36 locals recommend
World Famous Dock Lunch
4 Main StOn the town dock - so great views ... an area landmark since 1957!
Traditional French-Canadian cuisine with a Metis influence. For dinner - Tuesday to Sunday. http://www.lemaitred.ca
Le Maitre D
342 Main StTraditional French-Canadian cuisine with a Metis influence. For dinner - Tuesday to Sunday. http://www.lemaitred.ca
Parks & Nature
Great trails for walking and a boardwalk into the Marsh. An interpretive centre and an opportunity to see birds of prey up close. Canoes for rent. Snowshoeing and 25 km of groomed, track-set cross country ski trails for all skill levels and rentals in winter. Special programs throughout the year. A wonderful summer day camp for kids - register for a day or two or a week at a time. An easy 15 minute trip from the cottage -- enjoy your time at the beach while the kids have active days outdoors, make new friends and learn new skills. Pick up at 4 pm with plenty of family time before the end of the day. Highly recommended! https://www.wyemarsh.com
156 locals recommend
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 EastGreat trails for walking and a boardwalk into the Marsh. An interpretive centre and an opportunity to see birds of prey up close. Canoes for rent. Snowshoeing and 25 km of groomed, track-set cross country ski trails for all skill levels and rentals in winter. Special programs throughout the year. A wonderful summer day camp for kids - register for a day or two or a week at a time. An easy 15 minute trip from the cottage -- enjoy your time at the beach while the kids have active days outdoors, make new friends and learn new skills. Pick up at 4 pm with plenty of family time before the end of the day. Highly recommended! https://www.wyemarsh.com
swimming/ biking /snowshoeing/back country style cross country skiing/nature...
117 locals recommend
Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park Rdswimming/ biking /snowshoeing/back country style cross country skiing/nature...
The Tiny Trail is a 22.5 km trail that has been created on an abandoned rail line. it passes through agricultural land and hardwood forest... great for walking or cycling. Closet access to the Beach House is on Balm Beach Rd at Bernie LeClair Park - east of County Rd. 6 on the south side of the road... parking available.
19 locals recommend
Tiny
The Tiny Trail is a 22.5 km trail that has been created on an abandoned rail line. it passes through agricultural land and hardwood forest... great for walking or cycling. Closet access to the Beach House is on Balm Beach Rd at Bernie LeClair Park - east of County Rd. 6 on the south side of the road... parking available.
Pretty walking trails by the lake, a skateboard park, plus a nice playground and splash pad for kids in the summer.
10 locals recommend
Rotary Park
Robert StreetPretty walking trails by the lake, a skateboard park, plus a nice playground and splash pad for kids in the summer.
Picturesque park with nice walking trails and a great place for an ice cream cone in the summer. Home of the YMCA, Georgian Bay Rowing Club, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Indian Village, Huron Ouendat Ossuary, Skateboard Park, Civitan Ball Diamond, Beach Volleyball Courts, Tennis Courts, Dog Park, Basketball Court, Disc Golf, play equipment, boating (10hp and under only), community garden, horticultural displays, nature trails, picnic shelters, snack bar.
44 locals recommend
Little Lake Park
606 Little Lake Park RdPicturesque park with nice walking trails and a great place for an ice cream cone in the summer. Home of the YMCA, Georgian Bay Rowing Club, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Indian Village, Huron Ouendat Ossuary, Skateboard Park, Civitan Ball Diamond, Beach Volleyball Courts, Tennis Courts, Dog Park, Basketball Court, Disc Golf, play equipment, boating (10hp and under only), community garden, horticultural displays, nature trails, picnic shelters, snack bar.
For hiking, walking, canoeing & kayaking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and backcountry. "Open year-round, the area consists of 8.5 square km. of marshes, open water, bog, and upland forest. Trails, exceeding 15 kilometres in total length, take visitors to dikes, two observation towers, a marsh viewing mound, and a boardwalk. There is a nature centre, featuring displays of the marsh and its flora and fauna. Around 250 species of birds have been observed at the marsh, including the provincially threatened Least Bitterns and Black Terns. Ospreys nest at the marsh, as well as 11 species of ducks." See: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/tiny-marsh-provincial-wildlife-area
34 locals recommend
Tiny Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area
500 Tiny Flos TownlineFor hiking, walking, canoeing & kayaking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and backcountry. "Open year-round, the area consists of 8.5 square km. of marshes, open water, bog, and upland forest. Trails, exceeding 15 kilometres in total length, take visitors to dikes, two observation towers, a marsh viewing mound, and a boardwalk. There is a nature centre, featuring displays of the marsh and its flora and fauna. Around 250 species of birds have been observed at the marsh, including the provincially threatened Least Bitterns and Black Terns. Ospreys nest at the marsh, as well as 11 species of ducks." See: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/tiny-marsh-provincial-wildlife-area
Essentials
Foodland - Midland
795 Balm Beach Rd EAll purpose grocery store open from 6am to midnight.
LCBO
930 Jones RdJust off Highway 12 - this is the closest LCBO.
An easy 5 minute drive north along Tiny Beaches Rd South... (or 30 minute walk along the beach), Bingham's stocks all essentials - along a good selection of recently released DVDs for rent, daily newspapers, penny candy and ice cream. Open 8am to 9 pm weekdays and stays open until 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
10 locals recommend
Bingham's Variety
5 Tiny Beaches Rd NAn easy 5 minute drive north along Tiny Beaches Rd South... (or 30 minute walk along the beach), Bingham's stocks all essentials - along a good selection of recently released DVDs for rent, daily newspapers, penny candy and ice cream. Open 8am to 9 pm weekdays and stays open until 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Entertainment & Activities
The closest skiing... and an excellent ski school for kids.
174 locals recommend
Mount St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd WThe closest skiing... and an excellent ski school for kids.
Balm Beach Golf Club
250 Concession Rd 11 EGolf and mini-putt. A short drive from the beach house.
The mini-putt is great for kids and very close by!
52 locals recommend
Balm Beach Go Karts & Mini Putt
239 Balm Beach Rd WThe mini-putt is great for kids and very close by!
A wonderful zoo - all the iconic zoo animals (lions, tigers and more) can be seen during a very pleasant stroll along shaded trails. Great shows and not nearly as crowded as city zoos.
120 locals recommend
Elmvale Jungle Zoo
14191 Simcoe County Road 27A wonderful zoo - all the iconic zoo animals (lions, tigers and more) can be seen during a very pleasant stroll along shaded trails. Great shows and not nearly as crowded as city zoos.
Farm based fun for the whole family - wagon rides, barnyard animals, petting zoo, corn maze, and pony rides. Awesome water slide in the summer - open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:3o pm and 3:30 to 4:30 pm. See: https://roundsranch.com
42 locals recommend
Rounds Ranch
1922 County Rd 92Farm based fun for the whole family - wagon rides, barnyard animals, petting zoo, corn maze, and pony rides. Awesome water slide in the summer - open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:3o pm and 3:30 to 4:30 pm. See: https://roundsranch.com
Totally vintage... summers only. A very short drive from the cottage: http://www.midlanddrivein.com/midlandhome.html
25 locals recommend
Midland Drive-In
1299 The Angela Schmidt Foster RdTotally vintage... summers only. A very short drive from the cottage: http://www.midlanddrivein.com/midlandhome.html
A family owned blueberry farm -- fun to pick yourself! Be sure to bring a water bottle and sunhat!
Patch of Blue Blueberries
975 Fuller AveA family owned blueberry farm -- fun to pick yourself! Be sure to bring a water bottle and sunhat!
In winter: a covered skating rink a few minutes drive away on County Road 6. The rink is open from 10am to 10 pm, 7 days a week (weather permitting) and is free of charge.
In summer: two lighted tennis courts open at all times and free of charge. Also close by there are three courts in Balm Beach at 27 Parkside Drive.
See: https://www.tiny.ca/Pages/Facilities-and-Schedules.aspx
Perkinsfield Park
43 County Road 6In winter: a covered skating rink a few minutes drive away on County Road 6. The rink is open from 10am to 10 pm, 7 days a week (weather permitting) and is free of charge.
In summer: two lighted tennis courts open at all times and free of charge. Also close by there are three courts in Balm Beach at 27 Parkside Drive.
See: https://www.tiny.ca/Pages/Facilities-and-Schedules.aspx
High-end hydrotherapy: hot/cold/relax. An indulgence but definitely worth it for a special treat. Soak in the waters of this marvellous spa and enjoy the forest views. You can reach Scandinave from the cottage in under an hour by car.
https://www.scandinave.com/blue-mountain/en/experience-blue-mountain/
288 locals recommend
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
152 Grey County Rd 21High-end hydrotherapy: hot/cold/relax. An indulgence but definitely worth it for a special treat. Soak in the waters of this marvellous spa and enjoy the forest views. You can reach Scandinave from the cottage in under an hour by car.
https://www.scandinave.com/blue-mountain/en/experience-blue-mountain/
Horseback riding - and lessons with access to trails on the property. Call (705) 533-2877.
DenMar Farms
Horseback riding - and lessons with access to trails on the property. Call (705) 533-2877.
Horseback riding - a 30 acre facility between Wyebridge and Waverly. Private lessons available and a great day camps for kids aged 8 years old and up. Beginners are welcome. See: http://www.pinecreststables.ca
Pinecrest Stables
7062 Ontario 93Horseback riding - a 30 acre facility between Wyebridge and Waverly. Private lessons available and a great day camps for kids aged 8 years old and up. Beginners are welcome. See: http://www.pinecreststables.ca
Shopping
Thursdays and Sundays from 9am to 3 pm - Mother's Day weekend in May to Thanksgiving. Lots of fun "finds"... and love the budget friendly all-day breakfast!
10 locals recommend
Elmvale Flea And Farmers Market "The Sales Barn"
1568 County Rd 92Thursdays and Sundays from 9am to 3 pm - Mother's Day weekend in May to Thanksgiving. Lots of fun "finds"... and love the budget friendly all-day breakfast!
Farm fresh fruits and vegetables in season... the closest and best place to pick up local produce. It's a few minutes north on #6 (turn left at the intersection with Concession #9 and #6).
11 locals recommend
Dubeau Family Farm
5 Concession Rd 11 EFarm fresh fruits and vegetables in season... the closest and best place to pick up local produce. It's a few minutes north on #6 (turn left at the intersection with Concession #9 and #6).
Over 50 vendors supporting the slow food culture of the area; you can also find jewellery, clothing, home decor etc. See: http://www.midlandfarmersmarket.ca
Midland Farmers Market
201 Bay StOver 50 vendors supporting the slow food culture of the area; you can also find jewellery, clothing, home decor etc. See: http://www.midlandfarmersmarket.ca
"In 1991, Tim and Shirley Dvorak started selling their homemade products in Penetang Farmers Market. After their success, they opened Muellers Sausage, a European Butcher Shop/Deli. For over 25 years now, Mueller Sausages offers a full service butcher, deli, takeout sandwich counter, and grocery store. We offer a large selection of fresh or frozen meats, along with an assortment of our own marinated meats and a large variety of smoked goods and homemade sausages. 95% of our products are made and smoked on-site with no fillers or additives. We also carry a fine selection of party roasts, cheeses, fresh baked items, and seasonal items." See: http://www.muellersfinefoods.com
Mueller's Fine Foods
159 Balm Beach Rd E"In 1991, Tim and Shirley Dvorak started selling their homemade products in Penetang Farmers Market. After their success, they opened Muellers Sausage, a European Butcher Shop/Deli. For over 25 years now, Mueller Sausages offers a full service butcher, deli, takeout sandwich counter, and grocery store. We offer a large selection of fresh or frozen meats, along with an assortment of our own marinated meats and a large variety of smoked goods and homemade sausages. 95% of our products are made and smoked on-site with no fillers or additives. We also carry a fine selection of party roasts, cheeses, fresh baked items, and seasonal items." See: http://www.muellersfinefoods.com
A good selection of organic produce... and everything else - including Joe Fresh clothing.
44 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
9292 County Rd 93A good selection of organic produce... and everything else - including Joe Fresh clothing.
Arts & Culture
"This world-renowned reconstruction illustrates the interaction of the French and Wendat nations. Visitors get a unique opportunity to see the earliest Canadian pioneer life, through guided or self-guided visits, school group tours, interactive education programs, and special events...". See:
http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/Home/index.htm
115 locals recommend
Saint Marie Among the Hurons
"This world-renowned reconstruction illustrates the interaction of the French and Wendat nations. Visitors get a unique opportunity to see the earliest Canadian pioneer life, through guided or self-guided visits, school group tours, interactive education programs, and special events...". See:
http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/Home/index.htm
Local music, comedy, fashion shows and more:
http://midlandculturalcentre.com
49 locals recommend
Midland Cultural Centre
333 King StLocal music, comedy, fashion shows and more:
http://midlandculturalcentre.com
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. Tecumseh. For details on the upcoming season, see:
https://www.draytonentertainment.com/kings-wharf-theatre
56 locals recommend
King's Wharf Theatre
97 Jury DrNestled 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. Tecumseh. For details on the upcoming season, see:
https://www.draytonentertainment.com/kings-wharf-theatre
A visit to the 1875 Lumber Office and General Store owned by late lumber baron and past mayor, Mr. Charles Beck - is a great way to learn about local history. See: http://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/Museum.asp?_mid_=23034
14 locals recommend
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives
13 Burke StA visit to the 1875 Lumber Office and General Store owned by late lumber baron and past mayor, Mr. Charles Beck - is a great way to learn about local history. See: http://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/Museum.asp?_mid_=23034
Sightseeing
"Throughout July and August, visitors can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations that illustrate life and work at this 19th century naval and military outpost." Special events throughout the year - including a skate trail. See: http://www.discoveryharbour.on.ca/dh/en/Home/index.htm
119 locals recommend
Discovery Harbour
93 Jury Dr"Throughout July and August, visitors can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations that illustrate life and work at this 19th century naval and military outpost." Special events throughout the year - including a skate trail. See: http://www.discoveryharbour.on.ca/dh/en/Home/index.htm
Martyrs’ Shrine is considered a sacred place. Go for Mass or a guided tour and interpretive talk. There's a cafe and gift store on site. See:
https://martyrs-shrine.com/travel-trade/
19 locals recommend
Martyrs Shrine
Martyrs’ Shrine is considered a sacred place. Go for Mass or a guided tour and interpretive talk. There's a cafe and gift store on site. See:
https://martyrs-shrine.com/travel-trade/
Huronia Museum features a replica of a “pre-contact” Huron/Ouendat village, including a lookout tower, wigwam and a full-size longhouse. See: https://huroniamuseum.com
36 locals recommend
Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village
549 Little Lake Park RdHuronia Museum features a replica of a “pre-contact” Huron/Ouendat village, including a lookout tower, wigwam and a full-size longhouse. See: https://huroniamuseum.com
"Midland Murals": walk around downtown and you'll catch sight of over 30 murals painted on the walls of local buildings. See: https://www.midland.ca/Pages/Midland-Mural-Tour.aspx
95 locals recommend
Midland
"Midland Murals": walk around downtown and you'll catch sight of over 30 murals painted on the walls of local buildings. See: https://www.midland.ca/Pages/Midland-Mural-Tour.aspx