Georgian Bay Echo

Weekend of Fall Fun Along southern Georgian Bay

2009-09-12T10:45:00.006-04:00

Setpt. 12, 13, 2009Weekend Pow Wow at Sainte-Marie Park MidlandWye Marsh Rythms Festival celebrates 25 years of environmental education.Canadian Wildlife Wood Carving ChampionshipFind more information and details at Canada Travel News

Georgian Bay Doors Open Ontario This Weekend

2009-06-05T12:06:00.003-04:00

A weekend along Georgian Bay this weekend presents an affordable and exciting weekend with the FREE Doors Open Ontario attractions, historic offerings, outdoor trails, and more. Experience Doors Open Georgian Bay withOwen Sound and Historic Huronia this weekend.of June 6,7 2009 See See Doors Open in June in Ontario.Book Hotels In Midland, or Owen Sound.

Obama Good For Georgian Bay??

2008-11-05T14:26:00.002-05:00

Election of Barack Obama Holds ‘Great Promise for Restoration of Great Lakes’For Immediate Release:November 5, 2008 ANN ARBOR, MICH. (November 5, 2008)— “The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is excited about Sen. Barack Obama’s victory and looks forward to working with his Administration and the new Congress for the change we need to restore and protect the Great Lakes—a national icon

EcoTourism Magazine Canada Uses Waterless Printing

2008-10-25T11:46:00.003-04:00

Wasaga under Siege – “A War of 1812 Experience” Nancy Island Historic Site, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada July 25th, 26th, 27th/2008 Lt. Miller Worsley of the British Royal Navy was in a tight situation and he knew

Georgian Bay Getaways North of Toronto

2008-07-20T12:56:00.005-04:00

SUMMER FUN ALONG GEORGIAN BAYGeorgian Bay is one of the freshest great resort destinations in Canada........the largest freshwater beach, largest fresh water island, and numerous provincial and national parks and biosphere reserves. Discover First Nations peoples and Native Pow Wows during the summer season. http://www.400eleven.com/georgian-bay.html

Wasaga Beach Blue Flag Over Piping Plovers

2008-06-24T10:59:00.005-04:00

This is the fourth year the Piping Plovers have been seen at Wasaga Beach. This signals the success of the U.S. recovery program for this species. The birders at Wasaga are watching over this years hatchings, however cannot always protect them from unexpected storms. Last week they lost a couple of chics from the two breeding pairs. Watchers are required to educate the public on the Piping

Canada as an Ecotourism Nation

2008-06-21T11:21:00.004-04:00

New Ecotourism Magazine Canada LaunchedTourism demand is increasing for destinations offering 'ecotourism products' or adventures. The degree of adventure, can vary from soft to dangerous, however the essence of ecotourism experiences is always a respect for the environment, while providing some education as part of an outdoors leisure time activity. Congratulations go to Vern Telford,

Georgian Bay Beaches Achieve Blue Flag Recognition

2008-06-09T12:44:00.007-04:00

Georgian Bay beaches in Ontario Canada are being awarded the international Blue Flag certification, Environmental Defence announced as the summer beach season kicked off last week. Two Georgian Bay beaches in the Town of the Blue Mountains (Little River Beach Park, Northwinds Beach Park. Both beaches are near the town of Collingwood. A third Wasaga Beach in Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, in the

Georgian Bay News-- Photography of the Pre-Cambrian Shield

2008-05-05T15:37:00.007-04:00

Georgian Bay was in the news this past weekend as the result of John Bartosik and his Georgian Bay photography.“His winning entry is a new body of work in progress; a series of fine art photography titled Rock of Ages, depicting the pre-Cambrian shield in the Georgian Bay area with interpretive form.” See more on John Bartosik. See Photos from Rock of the Ages.Congratulations John. See

Georgian Bay Earth Week Activities

2008-04-20T09:18:00.005-04:00

Photo: Wye Marsh Clean-up TeamGrey Bruce - Ontario, CA | UR Grey Bruce April and May in Southern Georgian Bay will be a time of re-awakening ... Dinners, National Wildlife Week activities, Earth Day clean-ups, Astronomy Day, ...www.owensoundsuntimes.com/Community/NewsDisplay.aspx?c=4604 - Georgian Bay Tourism Group > Spring Events and Festivals Spring

Georgian Bay Colours Fall Fairs Foliage Fall Colours (Colors) Farmers' Markets

2007-10-06T08:47:00.000-04:00

Thanksgiving Weekend In Georgian Bay AreaMinistry of Tourism is reporting the following leaf change percentages for a number of areas in the Province of Ontario for Thanksgiving Weekend in the Georgian Bay Area.Visit a fall fair or a farmers' market for the fall harvest.The Manitoulin Island region has seen the colours advance to a 70 to 80% change with dominant colours being red, orange,

Georgian Bay Fall Colours and Ecology

2007-09-21T07:43:00.000-04:00

The surrounding waters of Georgian Bay provide a moderating effect that sometimes delays the onset of fall colours. Georgian Bay is well know for the apple growing communities around Meaford and Thornbury and the fall is a perfect apple picking time.A start to your Georgian Bay fall colour tours with the family could start at Midland's Veteran's Waterfront Park and the Scouts Arboretum. A

Fall Festival Activities in Watersheds Leading To Georgian Bay

2007-09-19T16:57:00.000-04:00

One of the most significant watersheds leading to Georgian Bay is the Nottawasaga River and its many tributaries. The Wye River is also a major provider of fresh water to Georgian Bay.Combine a little canoeing this weekend with a visit to twopopular Festivals, the Wye Marsh Rythms Festival which includes free canoe rides (see photo) in a large voyageur canoe.The Nine Mile Portage Festival in

Fall Colours starting to show around Georgian Bay

2007-09-16T10:02:00.001-04:00

The recent update from the Ministry of Tourism Fall Colour report on Friday 14, 2007 indicates Wasaga Beach area is showing just a 5% colour change. The Collingwood area is just starting to see splashes of colour around the Scenic Caves. Some splashes of colour are showing along the roadside and on the canopies in Simcoe County leading to Georgian Bay. Information on the most current color

Georgian Bay's Wasaga Beach Development In the News

2007-08-16T10:05:00.000-04:00

Getting the Cars Off Wasaga Beach Strip Can Only Be Good For The Environment and the health of all of the visitors who swim at Wasaga. With the announcement today in the Globe and Mail of the massive re-development of Wasaga Beach, a part of the plan is to move the traditional driving strip (which is close to the water) into a boardwalk. This will help stop the amount of oil drippings and other

Georgian Bay Travel Events Weekend of August 17-19 2007

2007-08-15T08:21:00.001-04:00

Ontario Travel Events on Georgian Bay's West Coast and Manitoulin IslandManitoulin Island will be hosting the Providence Bay Fair Aug. 17 to 19 atthe Providence Bay fairgrounds. Events include Light Horse Club showProvidence Bay Fair (Providence Bay Agricultural Society) Date: August 17 - 20, 2007 Phone: 705-377-4876/705-377-5904 fair Email: dwitty@amtelecom.net Owen Sound

Samuel de Champlain in Georgian Bay Region

2007-08-13T07:20:00.000-04:00

1615 Midland Ontario- Joseph Le Caron c1586-1632 arrives with Champlain as first missionary to the Hurons; celebrates first recorded Mass in Ontario at Carhagonha, near Midland. A memorial mass was held this past Sunday at Carhagonha, on Georgian Bay.

Georgian Bay In the Blogs Week August 10

2007-08-12T09:30:00.000-04:00

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre-Midland-Georgian Bay-Tay TownshipCFUWBy Membership Chair(Carolyne Sidey)They include Trumpeter Swans, Birds of Prey, and Amphibians & Reptiles of Georgian Bay. Each of the programs is limited in size to optimize dialogue and participation with each of the participants. Groups are limited to 10. ...CFUW Oakville

Georgian Bay Feature Blogs Week of August 6, 2007

2007-08-09T08:16:00.000-04:00

Georgian Bay By cwlh---Last weekend eight of us flew over the Algonquin Park to North Bay and thence to Killarney, in the northeastern corner of Georgian Bay. On the way beyond the western end of Lake Nipissing Chris reported a forest fire we'd spotted, Publisher's Comment. see fabulous photo's overlooking Killarney Area and the islands of Northern Georgian Bay. See full story and photos http:/

Georigan Bay Travel Events and Festivals Weekend August 10, 11

2007-08-06T09:57:00.000-04:00

Midland Ontario (Midland Area Information)Celebrate Metis Day at Discovery Harbour in Penetanquishene.The culture and lifestyle of the Metis. Wine & Cheese Art Sale at Wye Marsh Midland. A variety of art and photography will be available for appreciation, viewing and purchase during our "Wine & Cheese in the Marsh". Come and enjoy the diversity of the artists works and discuss with them their

Samuel de Champlain--His Beach Preference in the Summer of 1615

2007-08-03T12:29:00.000-04:00

Where did Champlain hang his bathing suit during the summer of 1615?There are many theories about the legendary Cahiaque. Is it near Orillia, as the Champlain Monument in Lake Couchiging Park states, or is it near Midland and the site of Sainte Marie among the Hurons? Was it a beach location, or an interior settlement along one of the rivers flowing into Georgian Bay. Regardless of the location