http://www.qualityinnmidland.ca/

The QUALITY INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER IS Midland's ONLY Full Service Hoteloffering abundant amenities and convenient access to local attractions & corporate offices.

Those on a Midland vacation can enjoy convenient access to LOCAL HIKING AND CYCLING TRAILS AS WELL AS the Martyrs Shrine, Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Discovery Harbour and many other local attractions. Also the greatest Ontario Butter tart Festival

Hotel Amenities & Services

Smoke-free rooms hotel Restaurant and Lounge on-site – 12 West grill & LoungeComplimentary deluxe breakfast Free Outdoor ParkingHot tub, Indoor pool and Sauna in Enclosed Garden AtriumExercise facility Air-conditioning

Free wireless internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms; Near by Trails for cycling or Walking l

ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

1. Awenda Park 20 minutes from Hotel (entrance fee)

https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/awenda

Cycle http://www.midland.ca/Pages/CycleSimcoe.aspx

http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/midland-rotary-waterfront-trail

http://cyclesimcoe.ca/heart-of-georgian-bay-routes/

Hike http://www.mapmyhike.com/ca/midland-ontario/

http://www.midland.ca/Pages/Recreational-Trails.aspx

https://www.alltrails.com/canada/ontario/midland

Buttertart Festival http://buttertartfestival.ca/

Examples – from their information

Awenda Provincial Park

For the long distance hiker, there’s Bluff Trail, a 13-kilometre circular route, which is accessible from many locations within the park.

The park is a mixed deciduous forest – with sugar maples that are reportedly up to 260 years old.  

Directions: From Penetanguishene take Robert Street West. Turn right onto Lafontaine Road East/Simcoe County Road 26 and turn right on Concession Road 16 East, turn left onto Awenda Park Road and follow it into park.

Park: There is parking available in the park.

TAY

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

Enjoy nature and wildlife along the 25 kilometres of trails in Wye Marsh. Along a winding boardwalk, visitors can spot nesting birds on what staff call ‘Bachelor Island.’ In 2014, the Canadian Wildlife Federation recently named Wye Marsh one of the country’s top 18 hikes.

Directions: From Midland take Highway 12 to 16160 Highway 12 East, look for signs for Wye Marsh. Park: There is parking at the Wye Marsh.

SUNDAY – ON WAY HOME

ORO-MEDONTE - Oro-Medonte Rail Trail

This 28-km trail is great for walking, jogging or biking. It travels from Barrie following an abandoned CN Rail line and runs parallel to the shoreline.

Directions: The trail runs northeast from Barrie to Orillia parallel to the Lake Simcoe shoreline. Exit any south line along Highway 11 and drive until you see the trail. To access from Shanty Bay Road take Line 1. Turn right and follow to parking lot.

Park: You can park beside the trail entrance along Oro-Medonte’s lines.

More info: Tourism Barrie

INNISFIL - Thornton-Cookstown Trans Canada Trail

This abandoned CN rail line runs for nine kilometres between Thornton and Cookstown. The gravel and sand surface is hard enough to allow mountain biking. The six trestle bridges have been decked and railed for safety and offer stunning views of the Cookstown Creek as it meanders its way through the scenery.

Directions: You can start in Cookstown at Innisfil’s 5th Sideroad at Innisfil Beach Road near Georgian Downs, or just north of Thornton at the trail entrance on Robert Street near William Street.

Park: There is a parking lot at the Cookstown entrance.

More info: Trans Canada Trail

BARRIE

Ardagh Bluffs

This natural area is located right in Barrie, but you’ll feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle. There are over 17 kilometres of trails on 518 acres.

Directions: Take Essa Road to Mapleton Avenue.

Park: Leave your vehicle at Holly Community Centre on Mapleton Avenue and the access trail across the street.

More info: Tourism Barrie

Other Activities

- St Marie Among the Huronshttp://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/Home/index.htm

- Martyr’s Shrinehttp://martyrs-shrine.com/

- Huronia Museum (Friday only)https://huroniamuseum.com/hours/

- Hotel’s Indoor Pool and Hot Tub