Route & Itinerary Day 3

Tuesday August 9 – Midland – choose your own adventure.

Breakfast: 7- 8am
Address:   North Simcoe Recreation Centre, 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland., ON L4R

Campers: Please do not leave valuables in your tents – staff and volunteers will be be located in the campground all day but we request that any laptops/ipads or other valuables are stored in the locked luggage truck. Likewise we request that you do not leave your bikes in the arena all day since the arena will not be locked – if you are not going to be using your bike today – please bring it to the campground and we will lock it in the luggage truck.

Choose your adventure – Midland Edition
  1. Cycle the Thunder Beach Loop from Midland – cycling the loop in a clockwise  direction (chosen because it is slightly less uphill!) You will ride to Penetanguishene via the Mid Pen Link ( remember the steep hill you walked down yesterday? today you get to ride up it!)
    • Difficulty: Advanced with some hills around Awenda Provincial Park. Primarily on road.
      Distance: 75km from Penetanguishene,  6.5km Penetanguishene to Midland. Total distance 89km. The route may be shortened by removing the Awenda Provincial Park section of the loop. (see the daily maps).

    We will be cycling The Thunder Beach Loop in a clockwise direction, riding from Penetanguishene to Tiny Beaches Road, heading North to Thunder Beach before winding along the beautiful Georgian Bay, through Awenda Provincial Park. Portable washrooms are available in many of the parks. The Thunder Beach Loop is 95% on quiet country roads with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beaches and waterfront view, so be sure to pack your camera and swim suit! This route will be supported by GWTA vehicles with water and snacks. Lunch/snacks can be purchased at the following businesses:

    • Tiny Hub, dine in and take out -520 Cedar Point Rd, Tiny, ON L9M 0H1
    • Tiny Treats European Deli -745 Concession Rd 16 W, Tiny, Ontario, Canada, L9M 1R3
    • 5 Star Snack Bar and LA Pizza. -2 Lafontaine Rd E, Tiny, ON L9M 0S2
    • Clarence’s Classics -30 Water St, Penetanguishene, ON L4R 4K4
  2. Visit Sainte Marie among the Hurons and the Martyr’s Shrine by bike. 15km ( entrance charges apply – $12 or $10 for seniors) Step back in time to 17th century Canada on Georgian Bay. Experience Ontario’s oldest European community and one of Canada’s National Historical Sites. Explore, hear the legends in the Longhouse and join in. Touch history, and experience life at this historic French Jesuit mission in the heart of the Huron-Wendat First Nation. Sainte-Marie now stands re-created on its original location where the compelling story is brought to life. NOTE: don’t forget to bring a bike lock on this trip – the museum has limited bike racks available
  3. Take a boat and lunch cruise with Landmark Cruises of Penetanguishene to view the scenic 30,000 islands, and the iconic scenery of Georgian Bay. This will require booking in advance and there will be an additional cost. Please call reservations at 705 549 3333 and mention that you are with the GWTA to book the 10:30am lunch cruise with Landmark Cruises to access the group rate of $63.23 (this price includes cruise, lunch and taxes). Supervised bike parking is available at the pavilion next to the ticket office.
  4. 1:30pm – 2:15pm -Take a guided walk of Penatanguishene’s  Rotary Park with the staff of the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives to learn about the indigenous and Franco-Ontarian history of this area. Your tour guide will meet you at the ticket office of Landmark Cruises as you depart your cruise.
  5. Spend part of the day exploring Midland, take the Midland mural tour , visit Grounded Coffee, enjoy a sandwich and a craft brew on the patio of Noble Hops
GWTA Celebration Dinner hosted by Simcoe County

Location: Midland Cultural Centre,333 King St, Midland, ON L4R 3M7

Time: 6pm

Tonight’s wonderful celebration dinner is hosted by Simcoe County at the Midland Cultural Centre, just 700 m from the campsite. Come early to take in the music of Ariko, a celebrated family Francophone fiddle group based in Tiny. Enjoy delicious appetizers while enjoying a tour of the MCC Gallery of Indigenous Art – current exhibition is  “Gaagige-Bimaadiziwin Everlasting Life An Exhibition Created By Clayton Samuel King”

Dinner will be served at 6:45 pm please make sure you are seated by 6:30pm

Options for bus transportation are available for supported accommodations ( campground/Quality Inn/ Super 8).

2 busses bus picking up passengers from the Super 8, Quality Inn and North Simcoe Recreation Centre (also walkable) and dropping off at the MCC.

Bus # 1 – Pick up at the Quality Inn, drop off at the MCC

1st pick up at 5:25 pm  – Drop off MCC at 5:30 pm

2nd pick up at 5:40 pm – Drop off MCC at 5:45 pm

Return pick up from MCC, drop off at the Quality Inn

1st pick up at 8:30 pm – Drop off at Quality Inn 8:35 pm

2nd pick up at 8:45 pm – Drop off at Quality Inn 8:50 pm

Bus # 2 – Pick up from Super 8 and NSSRC, drop off at the MCC

1st pick up at Super 8 5:25 pm, pick up NSSRC 5:30 pm – Drop off at MCC 5:35 pm

2nd pick up at NSSRC 5:40 pm  – Drop off at MCC 5:45 pm

Return pick up from MCC – drop off at NSSRC and Super 8

1st pick up at 8:30 pm – Drop off at NSSRC

2nd pick up at 8:40 pm – Drop off at the NSSRC 8:45 pm, drop off at Super 8 8:50 pm

If you are staying in unsupported accommodations we suggest calling a taxi.

Taxis

Busy Bee Taxi: (705) 526-2424
Central Taxi: (705) 526-2626
GB Taxi: (705) 526-5666

Download Day 3 Route Maps Here