Southern Georgian Bay is comprised of the municipalities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, and Tiny. These communities are located in Central Ontario on the southern shores of Georgian Bay.

The area is:

• 142 Km (85 miles) north of Toronto,
• Accessible by Provincial Highway 400 via Highways 12, 27 and 93,
• 90 minutes away from Lester B. Pearson International Airport,
• Within a one-day-trucking distance to more than 125 million North American
consumers.

The area has:

• Huronia Airport with a 4,000-foot runway with full aviation services
• Deepwater harbours that link with Thunder Bay in the north and the American
markets to the south.

Southern Georgian Bay is geographically situated for your business, relocation, retirement, cottage, and year-round vacation.

Directions to the Area – Only 90 Minutes North of Toronto 

From Toronto (the South)

Take Hwy 401 to Hwy 400 north to Barrie. Remain on Hwy 400 North, exiting Barrie. Keep right at the fork to continue on Hwy 400, follow signs for Ontario 69/Parry Sound/Sudbury.

To Midland & Penetanguishene:  Take Exit 121 and merge onto Hwy 93. Hwy 93 takes your directly to Midland, and through to Penetanguishene. 

To Tiny Township (Balm Beach, Perkinsfield & Lafontaine): From Hwy 93, turn left onto Balm Beach Rd E/County Rd 25. 

To Tay Township (Port McNicoll, Victoria Harbour & Waubaushene): Stay on Hwy 400, and take Exit 147 at Waubaushene. Continue on Hwy 12 West to reach Victoria Harbour/ Port McNicoll. 

From Parry Sound (the North)

Take Hwy 400 south to Hwy 12. Take exit 147 for ON-12 W/County Road 16 toward Midland/Orillia. Keep left at the fork, and turn left onto Hwy 12. On Hwy 12 you’ll pass the towns of Waubaushene, Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll (Tay Township) &  through to Midland.

Continue through Midland on Hwy 12 to Hwy 93. At the intersection, turn right on Hwy 93 to head to Penetanguishene. At the next intersection on Hwy 93, turn left onto Balm Bead Rd E/ County Rd 25 to go to Tiny Township (Balm Beach, Perkinsfield & Lafontaine).

From Orillia (the East)

Take Hwy 12 west past the Hwy 400 overpass. On Hwy 12 you’ll pass the towns of Waubaushene, Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll (Tay Township) & onto Midland. Through Midland on Hwy 12 leads to Hwy 93. Turn right at intersection onto Hwy 93 to go to Penetanguishene. On Hwy 93, turn left onto Balm Beach Rd/ County Rd 25 to go to Tiny Township (Balm Beach, Lafontaine, Perkinsfield).