Heart of Georgian Bay

Join an exclusive, small-group tour of historic Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, led by one of their most seasoned historical interpreters — before the site officially opens for the season! Each tour includes a viewing of the introductory film and a curated tour route through the historic site, as well as access to the Restaurant, Museum and Gift Shop.

Recommended for travelers aged 10 and up

Tickets: $13 (tax included)

April 1-26, 2025 Tuesdays to Saturdays

Additional time slots available on Saturdays and Good Friday.

A cultural emissary, Valdy is one of Canada’s trusted spokespersons, and a seasoned performer. Nearly thirty-seven years of relentless concert touring have made him so. His distinctive voice can be heard on classic, country and campus radio; songs reflecting joys, struggles and accomplishments in all of our lives, spiced with a wry wit.

Presented by Brookside Music Association

Tickets: $25 tax & fees

It was a major musical event and is still well remembered today.

The Elvis ’68 Comeback Special drew phenomenal TV ratings that year and re-established Elvis Presley as the major entertainment star of the decade.

Twelve months later, he opened at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, performing live for the first time in seven years, and confirmed his place as the King of rock n’ roll.

Featuring Elvis’s greatest hits from Heartbreak Hotel to Blue Suede Shoes, Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock and Suspicious Minds.

Tickets: Floor $65; Balcony $70

The Fugitives are a Vancouver-based folk group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Rob McLaren (The Barrel Boys, Union Duke) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Their last two albums have amassed a JUNO nomination for Best Roots Album, as well as 4 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations, including Best Songwriter, Best Ensemble, and Vocal Group of the Year. Previous to that, they released 4 other records, including The Promise of Strangers, which was voted the 2018 Folk Album of the Year by the German Music Critics Association, and 2012’s Everything Will Happen, which charted on Canada’s earshot top ten folk charts for 10 weeks straight.

They’ve toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK, with performance highlights including major Canadian folk festivals and a performance at Glastonbury. The band has earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows, brimming with complex harmonies, infectious storytelling, and top-notch musicianship. As the CBC says: “This show is simply brilliant.”

Tickets: Floor $25 tax & fees; Balcony $30 tax & fees

Discovery Harbour is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. starting May 3 to August 31, 2025. Admission tickets are $11 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and youth (tax included) and children five and under are free. Discovery Harbour, a 30-acre living history attraction nestled along the shores of beautiful Penetanguishene Bay, is waiting for you and your family to join in the adventure! Knowledgeable and friendly costumed historical interpreters offer demonstrations and bring history to life so you can step back in time.

Here’s what is included in your admission fee:

• Learn about our historic vessels: the H.M.S. Tecumseth and the H.M.S. Bee
• Explore the Officer’s Quarters, an original building constructed in the 1830s and beautifully restored
• Watch daily presentations such as black powder musket firing, blacksmithing, and sea shanties
• View the hull of the original H.M.S. Tecumseth, carefully preserved and maintained in our interactive indoor museum

Daily General Public Tours at Discovery Harbour take place 7 days a week starting May 3. Tickets are $5 per person (tax included) in addition to regular admission fees. This tour is recommended for visitors 10 and older.

Dates and times are as followed: May 3 until July 4: English guided tour: 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. French guided tour: 12:30 p.m. July 5 until August 31: English guided tour: 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. ,1:30 & 2:30 p.m. French
guided tour: 12:30 p.m.

Step into the world of 19th-century naval intrigue in The Bo’sun’s Brig Escape Room at Discovery Harbour! Locked inside the brig on the historic site, you and your crew have just one hour to solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and break free before time runs out. Perfect for families (ages 12 ), friends, and adventure-seekers, this immersive experience challenges your teamwork and problem-solving skills in a thrilling historic setting. Do you have what it takes to escape? Bo’Sun’s Brig Escape Room is open 7 days a week starting May 3. Tickets are $24 per person (tax included) in addition to regular admission fees.

Times are as followed: 10:30am (French), 2:15pm & 4:00pm (English).

Ontario’s first European Community,
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was the headquarters for the French Jesuit
Mission to the Huron-Wendat people. In 1639, the Jesuits, along with French lay
workers, began construction of a palisaded community that included barracks, a
church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for Indigenous visitors.
This community was abandoned and burned down in 1649.

After extensive archaeological and historical
research, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is now recreated on its original site,
where the mission’s compelling story is brought to life with costumed
historical interpreters and activities.

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What’s included in your admission

• Access the fully reconstructed mission community of Sainte-Marie
• Watch an introductory video on the story of the historic mission
  headquarters
• Connect with friendly and knowledgeable costumed historical
  interpreters
• Visit the Church of Saint-Joseph, where the graves of Canadian
  Martyrs Father Jean de Brébeuf and Gabriel Lalemant are located
• Learn the story of Sainte-Marie with a free audio tour, accessible
  through the Huronia Historical Parks app
• Meet our friendly farm animals in the stables
• View some of North America’s oldest stone masonry
• Experience our award-winning interactive indoor museum
• Shop for gifts and souvenirs in our retail store, Flint &
  Timber Co.
• Discover culinary delights at Restaurant Sainte-Marie
• Free same-day admission to the Martyrs Shrine (proof of purchase
  required)
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*Guided tours available for an additional $5
per person.

Welcome more butterflies and moths, beetles and bees, and other pollinators into your garden – by DESIGN.

Join Kathleen Patnode, from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, for this insightful FREE workshop.

Bring in a sketch of your garden. Consider its soil and light conditions. Find out how easy it is to add more native species, and strategic features, to your green space to support the life-cycle needs of pollinators and other beneficial insects.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Hwy 12 E, Midland

When: May 4th, 2025, from 1:30 – 4:00 pm

How much: FREE

Ages: 16

Registration Required: Using Eventbrite

About Wye Marsh:

Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape – Explore – Experience the area’s natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:

o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund

o With MORE than 3 business days notice – Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee

Discover the world of “Bending Light” in this unique opportunity to create your own Dragonfly suncatcher. 

Learn how to cut, grind, foil and solder your own piece of art during this introductory 3-hour workshop. All materials and tools provided.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Hwy 12 E, Midland

When: Friday, May 9th, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00pm

How much: $55 HST per person

Ages: 16

Registration Required: Using Eventbrite

About Wye Marsh:

Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape – Explore – Experience the area’s natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:

o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund

o With MORE than 3 business days notice – Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee

L’ensemble met en valeur la palette dynamique et sonore unique de la guitare. Les membres du trio créent eux-mêmes leurs propres arrangements musicaux, ce qui leur permet de personnaliser un éventail de pièces tirées de films, de jeux vidéo ainsi que du répertoire classique intemporel en plus de donner vie à de nouvelles œuvres pour guitare créées par des compositeurs locaux et émergents.

Each of them prolific arrangers, the trio thrives in challenging themselves to authentically adapt a wide array of repertoire spanning from movie soundtracks, video game compilations as well as the classical music canon. They also pride themselves in showcasing pieces by local as well as up-and-coming composers who are furthering the guitar ensemble medium.

Note: All ticket sales are final. The Midland Cultural Centre has a no refund policy.

Tickets: Adult $20 tax & fees; Senior/Student $15 tax & fees

A tribute to the Disco era and more…

Step into a time machine and get ready to boogie down because Disco Nights is here to transport you back to the era of bell-bottoms and disco balls! With a dazzling blend of funky beats and groovy tunes, this live show is guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing the night away.

Join us as we pay homage to the icons of disco with electrifying performances that will have you feeling like you’re at Studio 54 in its prime. From the Bee Gees, ABBA, The Village People to Donna Summer, our talented performers will bring the magic of the disco era to life with their infectious energy and powerhouse vocals.

But Disco Nights is more than just a show – it’s an experience that will have you feeling the disco fever in every fibre of your being. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of glittering lights, pulsating rhythms, and a euphoric atmosphere that will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a time warp.

So dust off your dancing shoes, tease your hair to new heights, and get ready to boogie like it’s 1978 because Disco Nights is coming to town and you won’t want to miss this groovy extravaganza! Get ready to dance, sing, and relive the magic of disco with us – it’s going to be a night to remember!

This event is standing room only.

Tickets: $60

Floydium, an 8-piece Toronto based band is Canada’s Pink Floyd Show that celebrates the music of Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd were pioneers in progressive, psychedelic, and experimental rock that by 2013 had sold more than 250 albums, making them one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. Founded in 2012, Floydium is dedicated to accurately recreating the majesty and energy of Pink Floyd, from the early ‘60s “Syd Barret era” completely through the 1994 release of the Division Bell. Floydium is for the die-hard Floyd fan that is particular about capturing the emotion and music of the Floyd catalogue. Over the last number of years Floydium has performed in the Canadian theatre and festival circuits to shows that regularly end in standing ovations.

Note: All ticket sales are final. The Midland Cultural Centre has a no refund policy.

Tickets: Floor $65; Balcony $70

Join this beginner-friendly workshop and learn how to use words, pictures, numbers, and simple observations to connect with the natural world. Nature journaling is a creative and playful way to sharpen your focus, nurture curiosity, and deepen your experiences outdoors. No artistic skills are needed—just bring your curiosity! 

This introduction will cover essential tools, techniques, and prompts to help you get started on your nature journaling journey. All materials provided.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Hwy 12 E, Midland

When: Sunday, May 25th, 2025, from 1:30 – 3:30pm

How much: $30 HST per person

Ages: 16

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Join us for the ultimate Beach Party! You’ll have fun, fun, fun in the California sun with a nostalgic tribute to The Beach Boys – the iconic group who awakened countless teenage hearts in the ’60s. Sing along to two dozen of their most beloved hits, including “Surfin’ USA,” “I Get Around,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Kokomo,” “Good Vibrations,” and many more!

Presented by Drayton Entertainment

Two performances on Thursday, May 29th – 2:00pm and 7:30pm

Prepare for a mesmerizing solo concert where Jacob Moon, celebrated singer, guitarist, and live looping virtuoso, takes you on a journey through the iconic world of progressive rock! Witness the magic as Jacob brings to life timeless anthems by legendary bands such as Rush, Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Marillion, Radiohead, and Peter Gabriel.

Jacob Moon is the only artist in Canada who was asked by RUSH on multiple occasions to perform for the band, which he did in 2010 and 2016, later contributing a song to the official 2112 40th anniversary compilation, alongside fellow luminaries like Foo Fighters and Alice in Chains.

With his signature loop artistry and soaring vocals, Jacob reinvents these classics while staying true to their epic spirit. Whether you’re a prog rock enthusiast or a newcomer, this intimate and electrifying performance will transport you to a realm where innovation and emotion collide.

Get ready to experience the music you love like never before—up close and personal!

Note: All ticket sales are final. The Midland Cultural Centre has a no refund policy.

Tickets: $35 tax & fees

Toronto reggae group The Sattalites have been a mainstay of the Canadian reggae scene since their formation in 1980, Founded by Jamaican trumpeter Jo Jo Bennett and Canadian saxophone player Fergus Hambleton, originally as a music school to teach reggae and ska, The Sattalites quickly became a popular mainstay in the vibrant Queen Street scene of the 1980s. In their career they packed clubs and concerts all across Canada and the US, including a visit to Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica. During these years the group recorded six albums and won two Juno awards while building up a loyal and devoted fan base.

In 2025 The Sattalites are busy recording new material and delighting audiences with their dynamic stage show, featuring a fine horn section and wonderful vocals. It’s always the best in reggae and ska music…featuring their hits “It’s Too Late To Turn Back Now “, “Gimme Some Kinda Sign” and “Wild” , plus a great selection of Jamaican classics. With an awesome 4 piece horn section and the wonderful vocals of Fergus Hambleton and Hermina George, the band provides a wonderful Caribbean style evening of dancing and musical fun for all ages.

Tickets: Floor $30 tax & fees; Balcony $35 tax & fees

The Kids Fishing Derby is always free of charge for all local children up to and including the age of 16 years.

Registration takes place in the morning at 9:00am at the Town of Midland booth beside the Harbour Office at 165 King Street. Each angler receives free bait, a hot dog, juice box, and all participants receive a prize!

For the 2024 Kids Fishing Derby, we had six bikes donated by our generous sponsors. The event is for fun, catching a fish is a bonus! All local children who register and participate will be entered into the draw to win the donated bikes and a helmet. Participants must be in atte

On June 14, 2025 from 9am-5pm downtown Midland and waterfront parks will be host to 200 vendors and food trucks for Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival. Voted by Festivals and Events Ontario as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in the province!

At the inaugural Butter Tart Festival in June 2013, the festival sold out of the 10,000 butter tarts available for sale by 11 a.m.  The number of butter tarts available for sale increases each year. In 2024 we were up to 300,000 butter tarts sold by our vendors. Attendance has also increased to approximately 60,000 visitors for this incredible one day event.  

Vendors sell not only butter tarts but also a variety of unique and hand-made items.  The variety of butter tarts you’ll find include plain, raisin, pecan, walnut, skor, maple, bacon, coconut, chocolate covered, PB&J, s’mores, gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, cheesecake, pumpkin… and so many more.

The Egg Farmers of Ontario Butter Tart Contest awards the prize for BEST Butter Tart in Ontario. The contest is open to both professional and amateur/home bakers.  The contest features both Traditional and Wild Style categories. Judges include celebrities, chefs, food and travel bloggers, local dignitaries all with one thing in common – a love of butter tarts!

The Entertainment Stage features family-friendly musical performances all day. And kids loved the Kids Zone in Harbourside Park. Visitors enjoyed the free shuttle service, free bike valet service, and free transit.

And while you were here, visit downtown merchants and unique shops.  Some offer butter tart festival sales, deals and sweet treats.

Click here for all the details

Anyone who has done a biological study of the land will know that sedges (grass-like plants) can reveal secrets of the soil. Although they visually blend in with other plants, sedges are beautiful in form and function. And when it comes to ‘reading the landscape’ sedges can provide you with a amazing insights. 

Join naturalist/writer David Hawke for a presentation and guided hike at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. Using the Wye Marsh herbarium as a base, David has designed a unique way to easily identify the sedges of Simcoe County.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Hwy 12 E, Midland

When: Sunday, June 15th, 2025, from 1:30 – 3:30pm

How much: $35 HST per person

Ages: 16

Registration Required: Using Eventbrite

About Wye Marsh:

Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape – Explore – Experience the area’s natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:

o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund

o With MORE than 3 business days notice – Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee

Join us in Midland Sundays from July 6 until August 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the Rotary Stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating by the Rotary Stage or bring your own lawn lawn chair, and enjoyed an evening of great music on our brand new stage. 

This event is open to everyone. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

Join us in Midland Sundays from July 6 until August 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the Rotary Stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating by the Rotary Stage or bring your own lawn lawn chair, and enjoyed an evening of great music on our brand new stage. 

This event is open to everyone. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

Join us in Midland Sundays from July 6 until August 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the Rotary Stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating by the Rotary Stage or bring your own lawn lawn chair, and enjoyed an evening of great music on our brand new stage. 

This event is open to everyone. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

Join us in Midland Sundays from July 6 until August 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the Rotary Stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating by the Rotary Stage or bring your own lawn lawn chair, and enjoyed an evening of great music on our brand new stage. 

This event is open to everyone. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

Join us in Midland Sundays from July 6 until August 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the Rotary Stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating by the Rotary Stage or bring your own lawn lawn chair, and enjoyed an evening of great music on our brand new stage. 

This event is open to everyone. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

Join us in Midland Sundays from July 6 until August 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the Rotary Stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating by the Rotary Stage or bring your own lawn lawn chair, and enjoyed an evening of great music on our brand new stage. 

This event is open to everyone. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

The Tall Ships Challenge is an annual race of traditionally-rigged sailing vessels, rotating between the Great Lakes, the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America. Every three years, the tall ships stop in port towns on both the Canadian and American coasts of the Great Lakes and offer festival-goers a unique opportunity to board and interact with the crews.  Plus, Midland harbour will come to life with a midway, buskers, and artisan market. 

PLUS The Northern Heat Rib Series & Beer Fest will be happening in tandem, in Harbourside Park.

Friday, August 15th 3:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, August 16th 10:00am-5:00pm

Sunday, August 17th 10:00am-5:00pm

Click here for more information

Join us in Midland Sundays from July 6 until August 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the Rotary Stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating by the Rotary Stage or bring your own lawn lawn chair, and enjoyed an evening of great music on our brand new stage. 

This event is open to everyone. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland. 

Join us in Midland Sundays from July 6 until August 24, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm for live music at the Rotary Stage in Little Lake Park featuring incredible local talent. 

Settle in to a spot on the newly installed seating by the Rotary Stage or bring your own lawn lawn chair, and enjoyed an evening of great music on our brand new stage. 

This event is open to everyone. Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, everyone loves the live entertainment brought to you by the Town of Midland.