tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39513772165393638432024-02-18T22:11:45.157-05:00Georgian Bay EchoThe voice of "Georgian Bay Eco Museum" post news items, interesting areas, environmental problems, ecological wonders,and information that is of interest to visitors and residents in the Georgian Bay area.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-25549125833528336032010-04-12T16:44:00.000-04:002010-04-12T16:44:29.937-04:00Elmvale Waters & Maple Syrup April 17 2010Which comes first the water or the maple sap? As Elmvale is becoming known for the Water Festival and high quality of water reputed to be the purest in the world, the Maple Syrup Festival is now in its 45th year. Perhaps the success of this festival is a result of the purest ground water which should also be responsible for the purest maple syrup in the world in Elmvale. Get Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-52507651779102067212010-04-07T14:58:00.000-04:002010-04-07T14:58:33.179-04:00One American Election Decided Over Great Lakes WaterWaukesha, Wis., elects new mayor
Milwaukee Public Radio (4/7)
Jeff Scrima has defeated incumbent mayor Larry Nelson. In recent weeks, much has been made about outgoing Nelson's push to buy Lake Michigan water, to replace the city's current water source which is contaminated with radium. Some voters had even said the race would come down to water.
Water worries continue around the Great Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-23923204911814566952010-04-06T18:34:00.000-04:002010-04-06T18:34:31.736-04:00Georgian Bay Travel News Updates April 2010New Georgian Bay Website features Information for Yachting and Boating
Ontario based web marketing company, announces the launch of their new comprehensive Georgian Bay Region yacht directory web site. Boating Georgian Bay (http://www.BoatingGeorgianBay.com) will be a one stop resource for all things Georgian Bay and contain invaluable information, tips, reviews and guides for Georgian Bay area Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-60981983714414598252009-09-12T10:45:00.006-04:002009-09-12T11:12:42.523-04:00Weekend of Fall Fun Along southern Georgian BaySetpt. 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 NewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-55873897571824107322009-06-05T12:06:00.003-04:002009-06-05T12:17:42.712-04:00Georgian Bay Doors Open Ontario This WeekendA 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. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-39537433978348179552008-11-05T14:26:00.002-05:002008-11-05T14:35:30.802-05:00Obama Good For Georgian Bay??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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-47973120996172774072008-10-25T11:46:00.003-04:002008-10-25T11:52:03.579-04:00EcoTourism Magazine Canada Uses Waterless Printing <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-48925365055519502022008-10-23T08:53:00.003-04:002008-10-23T09:01:06.505-04:00North Simcoe Harvest Tour Oct. 25, 26North Simcoe Harvest Tour in Simcoe County 19th YearHarvest Tour 2008 The popular Harvest Tour, now in its nineteenth year, is a great way to sample the hospitality, craftsmanship and artistry of the northern Simcoe County area.On the weekend of October 25, 26 2008 starting in the village of Wyebridge drive north to Midland. The Harvest Tour includes sixteen specialty retail outlets offering Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-21768101674987266942008-08-13T12:30:00.004-04:002008-08-13T12:34:13.422-04:00Ontario Travel to meet Midland Mural Artists in Historic Downtown Midland North America's Largest Outdoor Mural Midland, Ontario………………August 2008. As one of the top 100 places to see in Ontario. Downtown Midland http://www.downtownmidland.ca/ should be on every visitors and residents travel list. Midland hosts North America’s largest outdoor mural and was recently listed in the Ron Brown first edition of Top 100 Unusual Things to see in Ontario released Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-23380176486720512272008-07-27T09:29:00.008-04:002008-07-27T10:14:33.772-04:00Globe and Mail Understands Tourism and Canada's Competitive EdgeOn Canada’s National Park Day, July 19, 2008 the Globe and Mail editorial department was astute in their recognition of the day, and even more astute in providing an opinion about Canada’s Tourism Industry. While extolling the contributions to Canada’s Nature reserves this year, and the importance the public is giving to environmental issues and wilderness protection they commented on where Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-28914013475160855452008-07-25T08:44:00.004-04:002008-07-25T08:56:30.043-04:00Wasaga Beach--Battle For Georgian Bay Event This weekend<!--[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><!--[if gte vml 1]> <![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-29240792002996092262008-07-20T12:56:00.005-04:002008-07-20T13:05:24.435-04:00Georgian Bay Getaways North of TorontoSUMMER 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.htmlUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-27810313702606633202008-06-24T10:59:00.005-04:002008-06-24T11:11:07.390-04:00Wasaga Beach Blue Flag Over Piping PloversThis 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-62148078410245924992008-06-21T11:21:00.004-04:002008-06-21T11:38:59.006-04:00Canada as an Ecotourism NationNew 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, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-85760136477568703602008-06-09T12:44:00.007-04:002008-06-09T13:04:29.050-04:00Georgian Bay Beaches Achieve Blue Flag RecognitionGeorgian 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 theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-89973162512866183142008-05-05T15:37:00.007-04:002008-05-05T18:29:32.632-04:00Georgian Bay News-- Photography of the Pre-Cambrian ShieldGeorgian 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-46827864508902798622008-04-20T09:18:00.005-04:002008-04-20T09:27:41.639-04:00Georgian Bay Earth Week ActivitiesPhoto: 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 - <!--m-->Georgian Bay Tourism Group > Spring Events and Festivals Spring Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-89673111810356968272007-10-06T08:47:00.000-04:002007-10-06T09:45:24.556-04:00Georgian Bay Colours Fall Fairs Foliage Fall Colours (Colors) Farmers' MarketsThanksgiving 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, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-39901057209897440172007-09-21T07:43:00.000-04:002007-09-21T08:09:16.020-04:00Georgian Bay Fall Colours and EcologyThe 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-65152545071823265422007-09-19T16:57:00.000-04:002007-09-19T17:43:29.520-04:00Fall Festival Activities in Watersheds Leading To Georgian BayOne 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 inUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-47522109339745310172007-09-16T10:02:00.001-04:002007-09-16T10:29:25.966-04:00Fall Colours starting to show around Georgian BayThe 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-38289888615193488672007-08-16T10:05:00.000-04:002007-08-16T11:21:07.113-04:00Georgian Bay's Wasaga Beach Development In the NewsGetting 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 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-47321153388339775372007-08-15T08:21:00.001-04:002007-08-15T08:46:01.098-04:00Georgian Bay Travel Events Weekend of August 17-19 2007Ontario 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 SoundUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-36428815344653750222007-08-13T07:20:00.000-04:002007-08-13T10:22:40.735-04:00Samuel de Champlain in Georgian Bay Region1615 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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951377216539363843.post-66251035459334492692007-08-12T09:30:00.000-04:002007-08-12T09:38:32.857-04:00Georgian Bay In the Blogs Week August 10Wye 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. ...<http://cfuwoakville.blogspot.com/2007/08/cfuw.html>CFUW Oakville<httpUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0