Georgian Bay In the Blogs Week August 10

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre-Midland-Georgian Bay-Tay Township

CFUW
By 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. ...
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An Aussies View of Georgian Bay Beaches

We were fortunate enough a few weeks back to head out to a cottage that my cousins had rented about 2 hours north west of Toronto. It was on Georgian Bay, but actually felt like we were on a real beach - Georgian Bay is part of the great lakes system. Really beautiful and unspoilt area. Very much a place of summer homes, and lots of open space. The beaches were clean, and unspoilt. It was strange having fresh water instead of sea water...Something about the air! We didn't go swimming, was a bit to chilly for us, but my younger cousins who are under the age of 12 had a ball in the water. See photo's of Georgian Bay Beaches

Canoeing In Ontario

Where Can I go Canoeing In Ontario?
With all of the publicity surrounding the Canoe as one of Canada's top 7 icons many new Canadians have a great desire to get out try out this tourist activity. Most Provincial Parks will have canoes for rent, or will point you in the right direction. For those individual who want a guided approach to the canoeing experience can start with a group canoe short trip at Ontario's Famous Wye Marsh in Midland. The Wye River flows into Georgian Bay (photo of Wye Marsh Canoe Outing).

Most Ontario resort properties will have canoes on site for guests, some will charge extra for the use of a canoe.

As well, many resort properties in the Georgian Bay watersheds have put together special canoeing and kayaking getaways.

Perhaps one day a canoeing adventure will follow with a trip through one of the many watersheds to Georgian Bay.

Ontario's Wye Marsh Wildlife Walk

Ontario’s Wye Marsh--Walk the boardwalk

On the last day of spring June 22, a 60 minute walk along the trails and boardwalk provided great wildlife viewing. Several herons, a diving tern, two pairs of Trumpeter Swans, one with a recent cygnet , several turtles, lots of frogs, multiples of bird song from Warblers, Red Winged Black birds. Spectacular marsh vistas provided a refreshing break from our Southern Georgian Bay road trip. The Wye River winds its way across Simcoe County through the Wye Valley, into the Wye Marsh and into Georgian Bay. This little section of Tay Township next door to Midland Ontario is one of Canada’s Seventy Seven Wonders. Accommodation in the Midland area can be found at Midland Ontario.