Shopping Southern Georgian by Boat or Car
The picturesque towns and villages along Georgian Bay run from Honey Harbour in the north East around the Bay to Penetanguishene to the northwest and Balm Beach to the west. In between, the towns of Waubaushene, Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll, and Midland are easily accessible from either Highway 400 in the east or Highway 93 to the west via Highway 12. Most Southern Georgian Bay communities have government docks or private docking opportunities for boaters.
Combine a shopping trip to Downtown Midland, the largest community around Southern Georgian Bay with a complimentary guided Mural Tour to the worlds largest outdoor Murals from June-September. Historic Huronia is revealed with the spectacular Midland murals. The murals include 34 finely detailed paintings, including the largest historic outdoor mural in North America.Downtown Penetanguishene offers quaint and unique shopping options and fabulous cafes and restaurants to rest from shopping, all this while taking in spectacular views of beautiful Penetang Bay.
Visitors to the area can choose from charming boutiques to big box stores. Area attractions and galleries have Canadian made items and works of art that reflect the heritage and characteristics of the region. They feature native art, jewelry, books, boating and marine supplies, stained glass, designer paddles, fishing equipment, children’s beach toys and beach accessories.
Many of the historic Georgian Bay attractions feature interesting Canadian gifts, Canadian souvenirs, Canadian historic hooks and more Canadian memorabilia