Simcoe County
Around Simcoe County
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Simcoe County
Where the bay meets the countryside.
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Welcome to Simcoe County, where the countryside meets the bay. Whether you're here for the ski hills, the farmland, or the quiet lakes, you'll find a friendly community that loves the outdoors. Pull up a chair and share what you love about this corner of Ontario.
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The room
One room for everyone around Simcoe County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Simcoe County Museum Local history and heritage buildings in Minesing.
- Fort Willow Restored fur trade post and War of 1812 site.
- Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Wetlands boardwalk and bird watching.
- Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Reconstructed 17th-century Jesuit mission.
- Elmvale Jungle Zoo Family zoo with exotic animals.
- Horseshoe Resort Ski and golf resort on Horseshoe Valley.
- Outdoors Canoeing the Minesing Wetlands
- Outdoors Hiking the Copeland Forest trails
- With kids Visiting the Elmvale Jungle Zoo
- With kids Exploring the Simcoe County Museum
- Evenings Small-town pubs with live music
- Evenings Seasonal outdoor concerts
- Locals love farm stands
- Locals love farmers' markets
Through the year
- Alliston Potato Festival August Celebrates the local potato harvest with food, music, and a parade.
- Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival April Pancake breakfasts, syrup demos, and sugar bush tours.
- Creemore Festival of the Arts September Local artists, live music, and workshops in the village.
- Beeton Fall Fair September Agricultural exhibits, midway rides, and demolition derby.
- Angus Fair August Family-friendly fair with livestock shows and local vendors.
Simcoe County has four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The best time to be out is late spring through early fall. Best: Late spring through early fall is ideal for outdoor activities.
Getaways
- Collingwood Skiing, shopping, and the Blue Mountain resort.
- Wasaga Beach World's longest freshwater beach.
- Grey County Scenic drives, waterfalls, and the Beaver Valley.
- Midland Historic sites, marinas, and the Huronia Museum.
Local flavour
Teams
- Collingwood Blues Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL)
- Midland Flyers Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL)
Also rooting for Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
Eat and drink
- Alliston potatoes The region is famous for its sandy soil and potato farming, especially around Alliston.
- Georgian Bay pickerel Freshwater fish from the bay, often served fried or grilled at local eateries.
- Butter tarts A beloved Canadian pastry, celebrated at festivals in Midland and across the county.
- Chip truck poutine Seasonal chip stands and food trucks are a cottage-country staple.
Where people go
- Beaches and marinas Sandy shores and boat launches along Georgian Bay.
- Ski hills Blue Mountain and other slopes in the Collingwood area draw winter visitors.
- Farmers' markets Weekly markets in towns like Collingwood and Midland, selling local produce and crafts.
- Historic sites Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, a reconstruction of a 17th-century Jesuit mission, and the Huronia Museum in Midland.
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Rural Simcoe, ON. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.