Nomads Guidebook

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Food scene

Good draft beer and great homemade BBQ. Try to get a table on the 2nd floor patio overlooking the beach.
177 locals recommend
Balm Beach
7 Tiny Beaches Rd N
177 locals recommend
Good draft beer and great homemade BBQ. Try to get a table on the 2nd floor patio overlooking the beach.
Grab a quick bite at the grill then enjoy some arcade games with a great view of the water. Soft serve ice cream and pinball recommended.
33 locals recommend
Georgian Grill
7 Tiny Beaches Rd N
33 locals recommend
Grab a quick bite at the grill then enjoy some arcade games with a great view of the water. Soft serve ice cream and pinball recommended.
You go here for comfort food. Excellent home-cooking with daily specials. Great patio on the beach. Good bloody caesars.
22 locals recommend
Surf Family Restaurant
369 Balm Beach Rd W
22 locals recommend
You go here for comfort food. Excellent home-cooking with daily specials. Great patio on the beach. Good bloody caesars.
Grab a quick snack, ice cream, hot chocolate or coffee, best enjoyed with a walk along the beach, winter or summer!
10 locals recommend
Bingham's Variety
5 Tiny Beaches Rd N
10 locals recommend
Grab a quick snack, ice cream, hot chocolate or coffee, best enjoyed with a walk along the beach, winter or summer!
The best fish & chips in town. Fast, delicious, and outdoor picnic tables.
15 locals recommend
Perky's fish and chip
165 County Road 6 South
15 locals recommend
The best fish & chips in town. Fast, delicious, and outdoor picnic tables.
Fresh coffee and baked goods with a view of beautiful Midland Harbour. They roast their own coffee beans onsite and make the best cappuccinos in town.
47 locals recommend
Grounded Coffee Company
538 Bay St
47 locals recommend
Fresh coffee and baked goods with a view of beautiful Midland Harbour. They roast their own coffee beans onsite and make the best cappuccinos in town.
Local institution. Homestyle diner classics served in wood accented digs with a bar and a fireplace. Great for breakfast.
19 locals recommend
Mom's Restaurant
200 Pillsbury Dr
19 locals recommend
Local institution. Homestyle diner classics served in wood accented digs with a bar and a fireplace. Great for breakfast.
Authentic wood fired pizza in the heart of downtown Midland, only steps from the marina. Incredible pizza and ribs. Try the Hail Caesar pizza. Lively atmosphere.
57 locals recommend
Dillon's Wood Fired Pizza
244 King St
57 locals recommend
Authentic wood fired pizza in the heart of downtown Midland, only steps from the marina. Incredible pizza and ribs. Try the Hail Caesar pizza. Lively atmosphere.
You have to try their legendary mile high corned beef on rye and a side of pasta salad.
46 locals recommend
Dino's Fresh Food Deli
319 King St
46 locals recommend
You have to try their legendary mile high corned beef on rye and a side of pasta salad.
Craft sandwiches, beer and cider. Perfect lunch for a hot summer day.
Noble Hops Craft Sandwich Shop
543 Bay St
Craft sandwiches, beer and cider. Perfect lunch for a hot summer day.
Good food but this place is all about the live music, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call to confirm.
109 locals recommend
The Boathouse Eatery
177 King St
109 locals recommend
Good food but this place is all about the live music, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call to confirm.
An authentic warm British Pub with a wide selection of beers on tap. Guinness on tap.
16 locals recommend
Cellarman's Alehouse
337 King St
16 locals recommend
An authentic warm British Pub with a wide selection of beers on tap. Guinness on tap.
Very eclectic international cuisine restaurant. Excellent food and the best wine list in town.
43 locals recommend
The Explorers Cafe
345 King St
43 locals recommend
Very eclectic international cuisine restaurant. Excellent food and the best wine list in town.
Classic steakhouse and they make a good martini. Since 1974.
24 locals recommend
The Arch Steakhouse and Tavern
771 Yonge St
24 locals recommend
Classic steakhouse and they make a good martini. Since 1974.
Unique dishes created by a passionate chef made with fresh, local ingredients.
20 locals recommend
Maple Canadian Pub
282 King St
20 locals recommend
Unique dishes created by a passionate chef made with fresh, local ingredients.
Grab a burger and fries then stroll along Little Lake Park. Great spot for the kids! Closed in the winter.
Tony’s Restaurant
646 Little Lake Park Road
Grab a burger and fries then stroll along Little Lake Park. Great spot for the kids! Closed in the winter.
Authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown Midland.
13 locals recommend
Zanca Restaurant
290 King Street
13 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown Midland.
Tiny French cafe that makes the best crepes outside of France.
8 locals recommend
La Baie Crêperie
342 King St
8 locals recommend
Tiny French cafe that makes the best crepes outside of France.
Fresh bread baked daily, and delicious desserts.
20 locals recommend
Georgian Bakery
253 King St
20 locals recommend
Fresh bread baked daily, and delicious desserts.
Excellent burgers with the most unique eccentric atmosphere and staff.
Burger Barr
505 King Street
Excellent burgers with the most unique eccentric atmosphere and staff.
Warm Irish pub. Good food, better pints.
30 locals recommend
Flynn's Irish Pub
96 Main St
30 locals recommend
Warm Irish pub. Good food, better pints.
Grab a fish and chip dinner and enjoy it on the waterfront patio overlooking Penetanguishene Bay. Great location.
36 locals recommend
World Famous Dock Lunch
4 Main St
36 locals recommend
Grab a fish and chip dinner and enjoy it on the waterfront patio overlooking Penetanguishene Bay. Great location.
Local institution. Been around forever, excellent food and friendly service.
15 locals recommend
Phil's Family Restaurant
48 Main St
15 locals recommend
Local institution. Been around forever, excellent food and friendly service.
Fish. Chips. Comfort food. Aye aye captain.
15 locals recommend
Captain Ken's
70 Main St
15 locals recommend
Fish. Chips. Comfort food. Aye aye captain.
Authentic British cuisine, with a patio as close to the water as you can get!
32 locals recommend
The Queen's Quay British Pub And Restaurant
67 Juneau Rd
32 locals recommend
Authentic British cuisine, with a patio as close to the water as you can get!

Sightseeing

Highly recommended, this is the most popular beach in the area. Parking is only for locals with a beach pass so we recommend walking to the beach. Multiple ice cream options are available.
177 locals recommend
Balm Beach
7 Tiny Beaches Rd N
177 locals recommend
Highly recommended, this is the most popular beach in the area. Parking is only for locals with a beach pass so we recommend walking to the beach. Multiple ice cream options are available.
Huge arcade with a variety of games. Pinball and Skeeball recommended. Trade tickets for a small prize!
33 locals recommend
Georgian Grill
7 Tiny Beaches Rd N
33 locals recommend
Huge arcade with a variety of games. Pinball and Skeeball recommended. Trade tickets for a small prize!
Go-Karts and Mini Putt, 10 minute walk
52 locals recommend
Balm Beach Go Karts & Mini Putt
239 Balm Beach Rd W
52 locals recommend
Go-Karts and Mini Putt, 10 minute walk
Highly recommended. Self-guided hiking, along with tours available. Birds of prey exhibit and swan sanctuary.
156 locals recommend
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 East
156 locals recommend
Highly recommended. Self-guided hiking, along with tours available. Birds of prey exhibit and swan sanctuary.
Similar to Pioneer Village. The ancestral homeland of the Huron Wendat nation.
115 locals recommend
Saint Marie Among the Hurons
115 locals recommend
Similar to Pioneer Village. The ancestral homeland of the Huron Wendat nation.
One of only 9 religious shrines in Canada. Beautiful interior that’s open to the public. You can also walk the grounds which are very scenic.
19 locals recommend
Martyrs Shrine
19 locals recommend
One of only 9 religious shrines in Canada. Beautiful interior that’s open to the public. You can also walk the grounds which are very scenic.
British naval and military base built after the War of 1812. Historic ships to explore and a nice restaurant on the water. Lots of special events - check their website or call.
119 locals recommend
Discovery Harbour
93 Jury Dr
119 locals recommend
British naval and military base built after the War of 1812. Historic ships to explore and a nice restaurant on the water. Lots of special events - check their website or call.
Catch the latest movies at Midland’s Galaxy Cinema with a small arcade! Good popcorn.
33 locals recommend
Galaxy Cinemas Midland
9226 County Rd 93
33 locals recommend
Catch the latest movies at Midland’s Galaxy Cinema with a small arcade! Good popcorn.
5 pin bowling downtown Midland, just steps from the marina! $25/hr + $2 shoe rental. Good cheap food & beer.
12 locals recommend
Bayshore Lanes
205 King St
12 locals recommend
5 pin bowling downtown Midland, just steps from the marina! $25/hr + $2 shoe rental. Good cheap food & beer.
15 pool tables, 3 dart boards and arcade games for the family!
The Pool Hall
815 King Street
15 pool tables, 3 dart boards and arcade games for the family!
Check out the history of the Huron Ouendat replica village which features a wigwam and a full-size longhouse.
36 locals recommend
Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village
549 Little Lake Park Rd
36 locals recommend
Check out the history of the Huron Ouendat replica village which features a wigwam and a full-size longhouse.
Excellent theatrical entertainment on a 19th century British naval and military base.
56 locals recommend
King's Wharf Theatre
97 Jury Dr
56 locals recommend
Excellent theatrical entertainment on a 19th century British naval and military base.
A historical ship in the heart of Georgian Bay, even older than the Titanic!
26 locals recommend
S.S. Keewatin
55 Talbot St
26 locals recommend
A historical ship in the heart of Georgian Bay, even older than the Titanic!
Provincial Park with camping, lots of hiking trails, and multiple huge beaches with a gorgeous view.
117 locals recommend
Awenda Provincial Park
670 Awenda Park Rd
117 locals recommend
Provincial Park with camping, lots of hiking trails, and multiple huge beaches with a gorgeous view.
Known for winter skiing, but great in the warmer months as well. 12-hole golf course, trails, ATV tours, and downhill mountain biking.
167 locals recommend
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W
167 locals recommend
Known for winter skiing, but great in the warmer months as well. 12-hole golf course, trails, ATV tours, and downhill mountain biking.
Picturesque park on a lake with tennis, basketball, playground, washrooms and a snack bar. Free parking.
44 locals recommend
Little Lake Park
606 Little Lake Park Rd
44 locals recommend
Picturesque park on a lake with tennis, basketball, playground, washrooms and a snack bar. Free parking.
Hidden gem, absolutely stunning sandy beach with a boardwalk system over sand dunes. Parking is tough, drive around and try to find somewhere you won’t get a ticket.
18 locals recommend
Bluewater Beach
57 Trew Ave
18 locals recommend
Hidden gem, absolutely stunning sandy beach with a boardwalk system over sand dunes. Parking is tough, drive around and try to find somewhere you won’t get a ticket.
Sprawling public park along the water. Playgrounds, swings, basketball, skateboard park, picnic tables, washrooms and free parking. Splash pad is great for kids.
10 locals recommend
Rotary Park
Robert Street
10 locals recommend
Sprawling public park along the water. Playgrounds, swings, basketball, skateboard park, picnic tables, washrooms and free parking. Splash pad is great for kids.
Basic family friendly 9 hole par-3 golf course($17). Fishing pond great for beginners ($3 entrance, $7.50/lb Rainbow Trout)
14 locals recommend
White Pines Golf
1235 Chemin Du Loup
14 locals recommend
Basic family friendly 9 hole par-3 golf course($17). Fishing pond great for beginners ($3 entrance, $7.50/lb Rainbow Trout)
Beautifully maintained & challenging semi-private championship golf course. Public reservations go quick so call ahead. ~$80+
44 locals recommend
Midland Golf & Country Club
9536 Penetanguishene Rd
44 locals recommend
Beautifully maintained & challenging semi-private championship golf course. Public reservations go quick so call ahead. ~$80+
Basic golf course w/ 18 holes (~$40) and a mat-only driving range. Good value course.
28 locals recommend
Balm Beach Golf Club
250 Concession Rd 11 E
28 locals recommend
Basic golf course w/ 18 holes (~$40) and a mat-only driving range. Good value course.
18 hole championship course (~$50) and a 9 hole par-3 ($20). Well maintained. Good driving range with grass and mats. Can get busy so reserve ahead.
45 locals recommend
Brooklea Golf & Country Club
8567 ON-93
45 locals recommend
18 hole championship course (~$50) and a 9 hole par-3 ($20). Well maintained. Good driving range with grass and mats. Can get busy so reserve ahead.
Enjoy a night playing the slot machines or Bingo. Good Luck!
Delta Bingo & Gaming
175 Main Street
Enjoy a night playing the slot machines or Bingo. Good Luck!

Winter Activities

Snowshow through the snow covered trails to see some beautiful trumpeter swans. Feed the chickadees right from your hands! They also have beautiful cross-country skiing with rentals available.
156 locals recommend
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
16160 Highway 12 East
156 locals recommend
Snowshow through the snow covered trails to see some beautiful trumpeter swans. Feed the chickadees right from your hands! They also have beautiful cross-country skiing with rentals available.
Candlelit pathways will guide you through the historic site and our historic buildings, dressed up for the holiday season. Experience the beauty of the season wrapped in history, with take home crafts, treats in the cookhouse and a selection of local vendors.
115 locals recommend
Saint Marie Among the Hurons
115 locals recommend
Candlelit pathways will guide you through the historic site and our historic buildings, dressed up for the holiday season. Experience the beauty of the season wrapped in history, with take home crafts, treats in the cookhouse and a selection of local vendors.
Skiing is great but it offers a lot more. 29 runs, 30km of cross country skiing. Huge tubing runs.
167 locals recommend
Horseshoe Resort
1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W
167 locals recommend
Skiing is great but it offers a lot more. 29 runs, 30km of cross country skiing. Huge tubing runs.
36 runs, 8 chair lifts. Excellent spot for all ski and snowboard levels!
6 locals recommend
Mount Saint Louis
6 locals recommend
36 runs, 8 chair lifts. Excellent spot for all ski and snowboard levels!
Campbell's Toboggan Hill. Best hill around, lots of parking, and a local tradition. Bring your own toboggan.
606 Little Lake Park Rd
606 Little Lake Park Road
Campbell's Toboggan Hill. Best hill around, lots of parking, and a local tradition. Bring your own toboggan.
Outdoor Skating Rink. Full size skating rink in Perkinsfield. Bring your own skates.
43 County Rd 6 S
43 County Road 6 South
Outdoor Skating Rink. Full size skating rink in Perkinsfield. Bring your own skates.
Hot chocolate at Bingham's. Walk to the general store on Balm Beach, get a hot chocolate for $2 and enjoy the beautiful winter beach views.
10 locals recommend
Bingham's Variety
5 Tiny Beaches Rd N
10 locals recommend
Hot chocolate at Bingham's. Walk to the general store on Balm Beach, get a hot chocolate for $2 and enjoy the beautiful winter beach views.
Guided and private snowmobile rentals. 1-3 hour rides, includes instruction, helmet, even coats, snow pants and mits if you need them. Call ahead.
41 locals recommend
Diverse Rentals & Vacations
319 Champlain Road
41 locals recommend
Guided and private snowmobile rentals. 1-3 hour rides, includes instruction, helmet, even coats, snow pants and mits if you need them. Call ahead.
Big cross country ski center with lots of trails. It’s open to the public but call ahead and check their website prior to going.
27 locals recommend
Mountain View Ski Center
9266 County Rd 93
27 locals recommend
Big cross country ski center with lots of trails. It’s open to the public but call ahead and check their website prior to going.
Best Scandinavian baths in Ontario on a 25 acre forest. Assortment of hot baths, cold plunges, saunas and steam rooms. Good massages as well. Reserve ahead.
288 locals recommend
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
152 Grey County Rd 21
288 locals recommend
Best Scandinavian baths in Ontario on a 25 acre forest. Assortment of hot baths, cold plunges, saunas and steam rooms. Good massages as well. Reserve ahead.
Brand new Finnish Nordic Spa with a variety of picturesque hot baths, saunas and more.
51 locals recommend
Vetta Nordic Spa
3210 3 Line N
51 locals recommend
Brand new Finnish Nordic Spa with a variety of picturesque hot baths, saunas and more.
Christmas themed amusement park that’s open year-round. There’s plenty to do: boat rides, ferris wheel, roller coasters, petting zoo, and of course Santa meet-and-greets.
184 locals recommend
Santa's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach Road
184 locals recommend
Christmas themed amusement park that’s open year-round. There’s plenty to do: boat rides, ferris wheel, roller coasters, petting zoo, and of course Santa meet-and-greets.

For The Kids

Big public splash pad. Adorable spot for the kids to cool off in the summer, along with a playground, picnic tables and a Clarence’s Classic’s Food Truck.
10 Robert St W
10 Robert Street
Big public splash pad. Adorable spot for the kids to cool off in the summer, along with a playground, picnic tables and a Clarence’s Classic’s Food Truck.
125 acre farm with lots to do. 500 foot slip-n-slide, petting zoo, huge bouncing castle, zip-lines, pony rides, corn maze, obstacle course and more.
42 locals recommend
Rounds Ranch
1922 County Rd 92
42 locals recommend
125 acre farm with lots to do. 500 foot slip-n-slide, petting zoo, huge bouncing castle, zip-lines, pony rides, corn maze, obstacle course and more.
A bit worn down but still plenty of fun. Lots of outdoor climbing structures and pathways to explore. Indoor dining within a giant castle. Call ahead.
26 locals recommend
Castle Village Enchanted Kingdom
701 Balm Beach Rd E
26 locals recommend
A bit worn down but still plenty of fun. Lots of outdoor climbing structures and pathways to explore. Indoor dining within a giant castle. Call ahead.

Personal Care

Indoor gyms, workout equipment, and pool. Check out the website for gym and public swimming times and daily rates.
Midland YMCA
560 Little Lake Park Rd
Indoor gyms, workout equipment, and pool. Check out the website for gym and public swimming times and daily rates.
Relax with a rejuvenating floatation therapy session, massage, yoga, ayurveda, energy medicine, white light reki and osteopathy.
Retreat Yoga & Wellness
371 Yonge St
Relax with a rejuvenating floatation therapy session, massage, yoga, ayurveda, energy medicine, white light reki and osteopathy.
Industrial style full-service gym with lots of classes and instruction available. $20 drop-in.
Driven Midland
375 William St
Industrial style full-service gym with lots of classes and instruction available. $20 drop-in.
Best barbershop in town. Have a beer while getting cut. Great straight blade shaves.
History Barbershop Company
9319 County Road 93
Best barbershop in town. Have a beer while getting cut. Great straight blade shaves.
Luxurious skin and body care treatments, manicures, pedicures and relaxation!
7 locals recommend
Panache Spa & Hair Salon
298 King St
7 locals recommend
Luxurious skin and body care treatments, manicures, pedicures and relaxation!
Beautiful full-service spa in an old historic home. 60 Min Massage $75, ask for Frankie if he’s available.
11 locals recommend
Bamboo Spa
351 First St
11 locals recommend
Beautiful full-service spa in an old historic home. 60 Min Massage $75, ask for Frankie if he’s available.

Groceries

Local grocery store with beer and cider. They carry some local foods and also have firewood.
26 locals recommend
Foodland - Midland
795 Balm Beach Rd E
26 locals recommend
Local grocery store with beer and cider. They carry some local foods and also have firewood.
Fresh and local Fruits & vegetables, dairy & eggs, meat & fish, pantry items, baked goods. Highly recommended.
8 locals recommend
Farm2Door
159 Balm Beach Road East
8 locals recommend
Fresh and local Fruits & vegetables, dairy & eggs, meat & fish, pantry items, baked goods. Highly recommended.
Organic foods, gluten free foods, vitamins, sport nutrition, protein powder.
Georgian Health Foods
268 King Street
Organic foods, gluten free foods, vitamins, sport nutrition, protein powder.
Butchershop. Ask their friendly staff for a custom cut or cooking & BBQ tips.
Meatland
229 Midland Ave
Butchershop. Ask their friendly staff for a custom cut or cooking & BBQ tips.

Farm Stands & Markets

Local meats, produce, lots of second hand antiques and even a record store! Enjoy a bite to eat from their on site food truck.
10 locals recommend
Elmvale Flea And Farmers Market "The Sales Barn"
1568 County Rd 92
10 locals recommend
Local meats, produce, lots of second hand antiques and even a record store! Enjoy a bite to eat from their on site food truck.
Great morning activity. Grab a coffee at Grounded and stroll the isles of this downtown farmers market.Summer Sundays 9am-1pm.
Southern Georgian Bay Farmers Markets
201 Midland Avenue
Great morning activity. Grab a coffee at Grounded and stroll the isles of this downtown farmers market.Summer Sundays 9am-1pm.
Lots of local in-season produce. Also fresh farm eggs, flowers, and some prepared foods.
11 locals recommend
Dubeau Family Farm
5 Concession Rd 11 E
11 locals recommend
Lots of local in-season produce. Also fresh farm eggs, flowers, and some prepared foods.
Delicious local seasonal maple syrup!
14 locals recommend
Windlee Farms Maple Syrup
10 Baseline Rd N
14 locals recommend
Delicious local seasonal maple syrup!