Tourism Simcoe County

A sure cure for the Monday blues is a delicious meal at home... but who says you have to cook it yourself? Enjoy a taste of Simcoe County in the warmth and comfort of your own home by ordering take-out from a local restaurant tonight! The Queen's Quay British Pub & Restaurant, Victoria Harbour BruceGreySimcoe The Heart of Georgian Bay Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe

Hey tourism business owners! RTO7 Connection has announced NEW non-repayable funding for small to medium tourism businesses, to help offset the high cost of keeping patrons and staff safe while adapting to the changing health and safety requirements and the increasing safety demands during COVID-19. Deadline to apply is January 31st . Details and application can be found at www.rto7.ca... Town of Midland Town of Penetanguishene Township of Tiny Township of Severn Ramara Township Township of Oro-Medonte Springwater Township Town of Wasaga Beach Town of Collingwood Discover Clearview Township of Essa Town of Innisfil Town of New Tecumseth Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury City of Orillia - Municipality City of Orillia Economic Development Office The City of Barrie Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe

Hands up if you're looking forward to maple syrup season? Leave a space in the pantry for a fresh bottle of that #madeinsimcoecounty liquid gold!

Say goodbye to 2020 and C H E E R S to a new year with a #madeinsimcoecounty beverage! Many of our breweries are offering delivery or curbside pick-up so you can celebrate New Years Eve at home with Simcoe County's best. Black Bellows Brewing Company Creemore Springs The Collingwood Brewery Side Launch Brewing Company Heritage Estate Winery & Cidery Duntroon Cyder House Northwinds Brewhouse & Kitchen Redline Brewhouse Wasaga Beach Brewing Company Beattie's Distillers *Remember that when you enter into a public indoor space or use a public transit service in Simcoe County, you are required to wear a face covering. Physical distancing also remains a requirement. Social gatherings are not permitted, in accordance with provincial guidelines.

UPDATE While cross country skiing, snowshoeing and fatbiking are allowed under the lockdown restrictions, other aspects of our operations are not. The Hardwood ...Management team, in accordance with provincial directives, have created this document for clarity: Winter COVID "Shutdown" Operations: https://bit.ly/2Ko7QF6 Please continue to be patient as we ensure operations moving forward comply with all current regulations. The volume of emails and calls has been unprecedented, and we are answering/returning them as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to seeing you all safely out on the trails.

The folks at Snow Valley Resort Barrie are hard at work getting the hills ready for you and your family bubble. Remember that you must pre-book your activities this year! Please plan ahead and review their safety protocols at https://www.skisnowvalley.com/p/covid-19-operational-plans/

Who doesn't love those cheesy boy meets girl holiday movies? Well, one was recently filmed right here in Simcoe County! Read the article to find out where.

Friday Harbour Resort has created an enchanting light trail through their Nature Preserve. A great date night or family bubble outing. See original post for details, and stay safe, Simcoe County!

C O N G R A T S to the team at Quayle's Brewery in Oro-Medonte, who won a gold medal in the Specialty Beer category for their String &Twirl fresh hop saison at the Ontario Brewing Awards! They may be the new kids on the block, but they are off to an amazing start! You can order their beer at https://quaylesbrewery.ca/product-category/our-beer/ or stop in for a pint and some good food! Orillia & Lake Country Tourism Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce Township of Oro-Medonte BruceGreySimcoe

A great new drive-through Christmas event, brought to you by Hewitts Farm-Market! Experience Simcoe County safely this holiday season. See original post for details.

Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village and Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives have teamed up for a new quirky video series, highlighting interesting items from their collections... Show and Tell style! Videos are released weekly on Facebook and Youtube. The Heart of Georgian Bay Town of Penetanguishene Town of Midland Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay

The folks at Snow Valley Resort Barrie are working hard to keep you safe on the hills this winter. If you're planning on hitting the hills, please take a look at the new procedures beforehand, so you can be prepared.

What has been your favourite way to make the best of this fabulous November heat wave in Simcoe County? Humdinger Bicycle Tours Orillia & Lake Country Tourism BruceGreySimcoe

Visit one of Simcoe County's many heritage museums to learn about the stories and characters that came before us. Museum on the Boyne and others make great field trips for parents who are hustling to home school your kiddos this year! Check out https://experience.simcoe.ca/now-open for a listing of the attractions that are open with safety measures in place, and ready to welcome you. Reservations may be required. *Remember that when you enter into a public indoor space or us...e a public transit service in Simcoe County, you must wear a face covering. Physical distancing also remains a requirement. Simcoe County Museum Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village Leacock Museum National Historic Site Orillia Museum of Art & History Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives Ontario Heritage Trust BruceGreySimcoe

Celebrate Christmas virtually with the Simcoe County Museum!

The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre is a great spot for the whole family to explore, but did you know that it is open year-round? With 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetland and woodland, it is a hidden gem right here in Simcoe County. Visit their website to find out more on safety protocols in place.

Hey tourism operators! Join South Georgian Bay Tourism virtually for their upcoming Mini Conference on November 18th. Keynote speaker Terry O’Reilly, host of CBC Radio One series O'Reilly on Advertising, will explain how you can solve thorny business problems with counter-intuitive thinking. Learn how to look at a problem with fresh eyes, how to re-define the obstacle and when to benefit from going against conventional wisdom. Whether marketing products or trying to attract tourism, the key is to identify artificial boundaries that limit your thinking - and jump the fence.

Craving something sweet on this dreary day? Simcoe County is home to a number of honey producers who can help satisfy that sweet tooth! Innisfil Creek Honey Find out more at www.experience.simcoe.ca/thehoneytrail... The Heart of Georgian Bay South Georgian Bay Tourism Orillia & Lake Country Tourism Innisfil Creek Honey Dickey Bee Honey Inc Adam's Honey Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre CTA: Culinary Tourism Alliance BruceGreySimcoe

C O N G R A T S to Breedon's Maple Syrup Inc. for receiving the Premier Exhibitor Trophy at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair for their maple syrup, and the Corbett Trophy for highest point total in the maple product classes. And way to go to Windlee Farms Maple Syrup, Williams Farm and Elsie's Creek Farm who also placed in the Top 10 in various maple categories!