Midland (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ontario, Canada
About Midland (Ontario)
Historically, Midland was an English-speaking community while neighbouringPenetanguishenehad a large French-speaking population. The communities reflect the heritage of both founding peoples; Midland has a rich history dating back to the first settlers in Ontario, who came and lived among the Huron aboriginal people in the 1600s. As early as AD 800, the Huron settled in semi-permanent villages in the area. The young French translator, Étienne Brûlé, was the first European to set foot in the area, some time between 1610 and 1614. In 1793, John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, visited the area and saw its potential as a naval base. He wanted to use the bay to shelter warships to protect British interests on lakes Huron, Erie and Michigan. Beginning in 1814, the B
Top Attractions in Midland (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Midland (Ontario):
- ★Huronia Museum & Ouendat Village
- ★Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
- ★Wye Marsh Wildlife Center
Where to Eat in Midland (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Explorers Café
- 🍴Mom's Restaurant
Where to Stay in Midland (Ontario)
- 🏨1875 A Charters Inn Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Midland Inn & Suites
- 🏨Super 8
- 🏨The Shamrock Motel
Midland (Ontario) Travel Guide Sections
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