Penetanguishene Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
About Penetanguishene
Historically, Penetanguishene had a large French-speaking population while neighbouringMidlandwas an English-speaking community. The communities reflect the heritage of both founding peoples. The namePenetanguisheneis believed to come from either the Wyandot or Abenaki via Ojibwe, meaning "land of the white rolling sands". Tourism occupies a considerable portion of its economy with five marinas and shops and restaurants catering to the tourist trade. In the winter, snowmobiling and ice fishing is popular and there is a mid-Winter carnival. 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 Penetanguishene area, some time between 1610 and 1614. In 1793, John Graves Simcoe, the fi
Top Attractions in Penetanguishene
Explore the best things to see and do in Penetanguishene:
- ★Awenda Provincial Park
- ★Discovery Harbour
- ★Penetanguishene Centennial Museum
- ★St. James on-the-Lines
Where to Eat in Penetanguishene
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Pan Mai Restaurant
Penetanguishene Travel Guide Sections
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