Guidebook for Midland
Food Scene
The continental fare, relying on local ingredients is inventive and delicious. Downstairs, the Study Bar has live music on weekends.
10 locals recommend
The Library Restaurant
924 King StThe continental fare, relying on local ingredients is inventive and delicious. Downstairs, the Study Bar has live music on weekends.
The roaster is right in the cafe. Great soups and sandwiches (and coffee).
47 locals recommend
Grounded Coffee Company
538 Bay StThe roaster is right in the cafe. Great soups and sandwiches (and coffee).
charming, cozy place hosts wonderful theme nights devoted to cuisine from around the world.
43 locals recommend
The Explorers Cafe
345 King Stcharming, cozy place hosts wonderful theme nights devoted to cuisine from around the world.
Froth Cafe
102 Main StThe area's newest hot spot for lunch, tea.
Henry's operates its own fishing trawler on Georgian Bay for the freshest pickerel and perch.
6 locals recommend
Henry's South Fish Restaurant
3282 Ogdens Beach RdHenry's operates its own fishing trawler on Georgian Bay for the freshest pickerel and perch.
wonderful deck overlooks the harbour. Great place to end a day outdoors.
109 locals recommend
The Boathouse Eatery
177 King Stwonderful deck overlooks the harbour. Great place to end a day outdoors.
Bustling licensed sandwich counter and diningroom with giant fresh-cut corned beef on rye sandwiches and homemade soup
46 locals recommend
Dino's Fresh Food Deli
319 King StBustling licensed sandwich counter and diningroom with giant fresh-cut corned beef on rye sandwiches and homemade soup
delicious frozen entrees to take home and heat in our oven, plus fresh made sandwiches and soups.
23 locals recommend
Ciboulette Et Cie
290 King Stdelicious frozen entrees to take home and heat in our oven, plus fresh made sandwiches and soups.
Papas Pizza Mamas Chicken
301 King StThe pizza is more than acceptable.
Le Maitre D
342 Main StConsistently delicious continental French and French Canadian dishes.
M C Sushi Restaurant
9225 Ontario 93Surprisingly good sushi in the Huronia mall
Mamma's in the kitchen, her boys are out front taking orders for delicious homemade ravioli, house made salami and prosciutto. Huge portions and very popular.
40 locals recommend
Lilly's Italian Eatery
264 King StMamma's in the kitchen, her boys are out front taking orders for delicious homemade ravioli, house made salami and prosciutto. Huge portions and very popular.
Good food, bakery and barbeque prepared on site. Patio overlooks Wye River, such as it is.
13 locals recommend
MAD Cravings
8215 ON-93Good food, bakery and barbeque prepared on site. Patio overlooks Wye River, such as it is.
Happening patio on the Severn Waterway. People arrive and leave by boat for the well-priced food and well-made cocktails.
15 locals recommend
The Grill
3279 Port Severn RdHappening patio on the Severn Waterway. People arrive and leave by boat for the well-priced food and well-made cocktails.
Entertainment & Activities
an eclectic local museum features a reproduction Huron village and a large collection of art and antiques.
36 locals recommend
Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village
549 Little Lake Park Rdan eclectic local museum features a reproduction Huron village and a large collection of art and antiques.
At the location of the old British naval base: theatre, museum, tall ship and nice restaurant.
119 locals recommend
Discovery Harbour
93 Jury DrAt the location of the old British naval base: theatre, museum, tall ship and nice restaurant.
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 Eastgreat bird watching, etc.
Mount St. Louis Moonstone
24 Mt St Louis Rd WGood ski hill with several chair lifts
Bayshore Lanes
205 King StOld school 5-pin bowling alley
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
16164 ON-12fascinating recreation of the 17th-c Jesuit mission
lovely picnicking, hiking, skiing area, right on the water
117 locals recommend
Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park Rdlovely picnicking, hiking, skiing area, right on the water
Day trips to Beausoliel Island can be arranged through the Captain's House.
14 locals recommend
Beausoleil Island
Day trips to Beausoliel Island can be arranged through the Captain's House.
well groomed cross country ski trails for every level. Ski rentals, snacks, lessons also available. Get there in the morning and have their farm-fresh egg sandwich.
27 locals recommend
Mountain View Ski Center
9266 County Rd 93well groomed cross country ski trails for every level. Ski rentals, snacks, lessons also available. Get there in the morning and have their farm-fresh egg sandwich.
Modern multiplex hosts an independant film series Wednesdays and Live from the Met opera simulcasts Saturdays
33 locals recommend
Galaxy Cinemas Midland
9226 County Rd 93Modern multiplex hosts an independant film series Wednesdays and Live from the Met opera simulcasts Saturdays
Dairy Queen
776 Yonge Stsoft ice cream and kid-friendly menu.
horseback riding, pedal car racetrack, cornfield maze, yee-haw! (seasonal)
42 locals recommend
Rounds Ranch
1922 County Rd 92horseback riding, pedal car racetrack, cornfield maze, yee-haw! (seasonal)
Castle Village Enchanted Kingdom
701 Balm Beach Rd EInteresting local attraction
Everything Else
Little Lake Park Road
Little Lake Park RoadLovely place for a picnic right in the middle of downtown Midland
Beautiful old curling club where Glenn Howard, the world champion, learned his craft.
Midland Curling Club Inc
474 King StBeautiful old curling club where Glenn Howard, the world champion, learned his craft.
Georgian Bakery
253 King StOld fashioned bakery with great butter tarts
Built on a former railway line that stretches for miles along the shore, perfect in all seasons.
Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail
Midland Rotary Waterfront TrailBuilt on a former railway line that stretches for miles along the shore, perfect in all seasons.
Bamboo Spa
351 First Stbeloved by true spa aficionados. You won't be disappointed
One Stop Beauty Shop
352 Midland AveExcellent service and reasonable prices
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80
196 Queen Streasonably priced food and drink
Orr Lake Golf Club
5637 Penetanguishene RdNice, varied 18-hole course by Orr Lake.
Martyrs' Shrine
16163 ON-12Interesting church with attached museum
Includes a Giant Tiger, Bulk Barn, Tims, McDonalds and an excellent sushi restaurant.
Mountainview Plaza Midland
9226 County Rd 93Includes a Giant Tiger, Bulk Barn, Tims, McDonalds and an excellent sushi restaurant.
Rents outboard runabouts, paddle boards, jet skis, etc. in summer, ice fishing huts in winter.
41 locals recommend
Diverse Rentals & Vacations
319 Champlain RoadRents outboard runabouts, paddle boards, jet skis, etc. in summer, ice fishing huts in winter.
Here you can rent aluminum outboards or centre-console sport boats by the half-day, day or week.
Central Marine
171 Midland AveHere you can rent aluminum outboards or centre-console sport boats by the half-day, day or week.
Elmvale Jungle Zoo
14191 Simcoe County Road 27Rural zoo with camels, zepras, reindeer, ibix and a tiger.
Casino Rama Resort
5899 Rama RdTop entertainers and casino fun
Site of 68 acre cranberry farm owned by the Wahta Mowhawks. Store with cranberry products.
Iroquois Cranberry Growers
2860 Iroquois Cranberry Growers DrSite of 68 acre cranberry farm owned by the Wahta Mowhawks. Store with cranberry products.
boardwalks criss cross a vast wetland reserve or you can tour the area by canoe
6 locals recommend
Wye Marsh National Wildlife Area
boardwalks criss cross a vast wetland reserve or you can tour the area by canoe
Shopping
Cabin Boy
251 King Stgreat little design/gift store
LCBO Midland
A small store with a small but choice selection of wines and spirits
Marcelville
9792 County Rd 93Massive vintage furniture store
Bay Port Yachting Centre
156 Marina Park AveState of the art marina for those arriving by boat
Lilli's Antiques
9792 ON-93A two-story log house converted into an antiques and collectibles shop
Uncle Buck's
local pawn shop with everything
Hock King
506 Dominion AvePawn shop with good selection of guitars, electronics, golf clubs, dvds, etc.
Beer Store
293 Midland AveLarge selection of beer and a liquor and beer bottle recycling centre.
Arts & Culture
Huronia Players
333 King StLocal theatre company produces shows at the Midland Cultural Centre
Nifty new building houses galleries, auditorium, cafe and craft shop
49 locals recommend
Midland Cultural Centre
333 King StNifty new building houses galleries, auditorium, cafe and craft shop
Midland Drive-In
1299 The Angela Schmidt Foster RdOne of the last drive-in movie theatres
King's Wharf Theatre
97 Jury DrHosts some fine productions from Drayton Entertainment
Sightseeing
Built on the right-of-way of an old local rail line. You can bike or ski through several villages to Waubaushene.
29 locals recommend
Tay Shore Trail
145 Albert StBuilt on the right-of-way of an old local rail line. You can bike or ski through several villages to Waubaushene.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cellarman's Alehouse
337 King Sta local favourite with superior pub food
Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint - Midland
837 King StAttracts a young crowd every weekend