Staycation with October Getaways “Harvest Tour” and “Haunted Harbour” in Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Midland Ontario: October 2009 – Two events during October make for a fun family mini staycation in the Midland-Penetanguishene area of Southern Georgian Bay. A fall harvest tour and a frightening discovery at Haunted Harbour round out the month of October in Southern Georgian Bay. Get a head start on your Christmas Shopping Downtown Midland Harvest Tour 2009 Harvest Tour 2009 – Saturday, October 24th & Sunday, October 25th, 2009
The popular Harvest Tour, now in its 20th year, is a great way to sample the hospitality, craftsmanship and artistry of the northern Simcoe County area. Starting in the village of Wyebridge and extending north to Midland, the 2008 Harvest Tour includes sixteen specialty retail outlets offering unique demonstrations by artists and artisans over a two-day period in late October.
When the harvest is in and the storms of winter are yet to come, these two special days offer everyone the opportunity to enjoy the changing seasons and anticipate the pleasures of Yuletide celebrations. You’ll sample gourmet treats and browse through fine collections of distinctive gifts, designer fashions, home decor, pine, oak and twig furniture, delectable chocolates–and so much more.
Harvest Tour country is easy to reach from Barrie and Toronto via Highway 400 North to Highway 93 and from Orillia via Highway 12 West to Highway 93. Dates are: October 25th and 26th, 2008 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Information for this self-guided weekend tour is available by phoning (705) 526-4118
Haunted Harbour at Discovery Harbour Penetanguishene
Evenings October 28-29, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
“Haunted Harbour” will be a fun (and spooky!) evening at Discovery Harbour, where all manner of characters and creatures will take root at the historic site, sure to fright and delight even the most wary of traveller. Stroll the ghostly historic properties along candlelit paths, and peer into the historic buildings to see what awaits. Watch out for witches, a bag of bones, a giant spider, skeletons, a beating heart, eerie graveyard, “living” trees, and lots of wiggly critters – be careful where you step! Pirate fans will love the House o’ Loot where the bounty overflows, and little folks can try their hand at a special Halloween craft. Admission’s just $3.00 per person plus a non-perishable food item (which will be donated to the local Food Bank). Children ages 5 and under are free. Call Tel: (705) 549-8064 for more deatail.
Accommodation is available at the following properties Midland Comfort Inn, Best Western Midland, Super 8 and The Inn at Christies Mill in Port Severn. See Georgian Bay Tourism website for Fall Getaways for accommodation details http://www.georgianbaytourism.on.ca
October 22, 2009
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