Health Care

There are two hospitals in the area with active and chronic care beds. The area offers nursing homes, retirement residences, a sports injury clinic and pharmacies. There are ample doctors, including specialists, dentists, orthodontists, chiropractors and optometrists.

Education

Post-Secondary & Adult Education

Housing

The communities offer a variety of available affordable housing, from moderately priced to exclusive waterfront properties, ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 plus, as well as affordable rental housing. Safe neighbourhoods offer access to schools, parks, and shopping.

Recreational

Shopping

Religious Services

Emergency Services

Employment Services

Libraries

Midland Public Library (Serving the Town of Midland and the Township of Tiny)

Penetanguishene Public Library (Serving the Town of Penetanguishene and the Township of Tiny)

Tay Township Public Libraries (Port McNicoll, Victoria Harbour, Waubaushene)

Quality of Life for Families

Southern Georgian Bay is a perfect place to raise a family. It has a low crime rate, active sports and cultural youth programs - and advanced medical services. Newer subdivisions are built with traffic patterns and safety in mind while older neighbourhoods offer spacious yards and tree-lined streets. Parks are strategically placed and waterfront areas are dotted with walking paths and playgrounds. Daycare and senior opportunities are abundant. Associations Big Brothers of North Simcoe - (705) 526-5051 Big Sisters Association of Huronia - (705) 549-4654 Bunns Kids - (705) 527-1304 Health & Resources Community Living Huronia - (705) 526-4253 Kinark Child and Family Services - (705) 526-3708 North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre - (705) 526-9397 North Simcoe Family Resource Program - (705) 526-2456 North Simcoe Parents of Twins & More - (705) 835-6333 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - (705) 721-7330 Education & Day Care Les Petits Anges De Penetanguishene Co-operative Nursery School Inc - (705) 549-3677 Le Coin des Petits - (705) 549-3116 Midland Nursery School Inc - (705) 526-7513 Prime Time Nursery School Ltd - (705) 526-952 Tiny Treasures Play & Resource Group - (705) 549-5480 Waubaushene Parent & Tot Group - (705) 835-0563 Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - Parent & Tot Program, (705) 526-7809 YMCA Child Care Centre - Midland 705-526-4599, Penetanguishene (705) 549-8013 YMCA of Midland - (705) 526-7828 For Young People Whether you're a teenager or in your 20s and 30s there is lots of things to do and see. From dances to live theatre, rollerblading, scuba driving, beach volleyball, hiking, biking and year-round fishing to name a few. The drive-in and new 130 seat theatre (presently under construction) add to a great nightlife. There are many opportunities for employment whether full or part time and educational opportunities close to home. Clubs & Associations Midland & District Camera Club - (705) 526-5904 Girl Guides of Canada - (705) 526-3584 Huronia Performing Arts For Children - (705) 527-1951 Huronia Players - (705) 526-6987 Kids Klub - Knox Presbyterian Church - 705-526-7421 Midland Horticultural Society - (705) 526-6203 Midland Model Railroad Club - (705) 526-2067 Midland Youth Centre Penetanguishene Youth Centre - (705) 549-0669 Royal Canadian Air Cadets (Squadron 724) - 705-526-4792 Scouts Canada - Midland District - 705-549-4506 Scouts Canada - South Georgian Bay District - 705-534-3596 Scouts Canada - Wyevale District - 705-322-1053 Watercolour Quest Club - 705-549-2889 Sports Bowling Leagues - Bayshore Lanes, 705-526-4887 Camp Kitchikewana - YMCA, 705-526-7828 Camp Queen Elizabeth - YMCA Camp Simpresca - United Church Defense Arts School of Self Defense & Kick Boxing, 705-527-0987 Figure Skating Club, Midland, 705-526-9395, Penetanguishene, 705-549-8492 Floor Hockey, 705-526-0425 Georgian Bay Rowing Club, 705-527-1995 Georgian Bay Soccer, 705-528-0425 Girls Softball, 705-527-4147 Huron Gymnastics Club, 705-527-1517 Huronia Family Archery, 705-549-2636 In-line Hockey Association, 705-538-1577 Jackrabbit X-country Ski Program, 705-526-7809 Kids of Steel Triathlon, 705-527-7406 Midland Badminton Club, 705-526-5782 Midland Bay Sailing Club, 705-533-1346 Midland Minor Baseball Association, 705-526-2171 Midland Minor Hockey Association, 705-527-6255 Midland Minor Lacrosse Association, 705-526-3069 Midland Volleyball Club, 705-526-4997 Midland Y Keegos Swim Team, 705-526-7828 North Simcoe Youth Soccer Association, 705-526-7957 Penetanguishene Jr C Kings - Hockey, 705-549-3748 Penetanguishene-Midland Ladies Ball Hockey League, 705-528-1223 Penetanguishene-Midland Ladies Hockey League, 705-528-1223 Penetanguishene-Midland Minor Ball Hockey League, 705-549-6027 Penetanguishene Minor Hockey Association, 705-549-8492 Port McNicoll Minor Ball, 705-534-3089 Tennis Club, 705-534-7037 Victoria Harbour Baseball Association, 705-534-3091 Waubaushene Minor Ball, 705-538-0072 Waverley Minor Ball, 705-322-3604 Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - Overnight Camp, 705-526-7809 YMCA - Teen Programs, 705-526-7828 Education Services  Alternative Learning Program for Students, 705-526-6381 Building Better Learning Centre Inc, 705-549-0138 Life Skills & Independence For Teens, 705-526-7774 Al-Ateen - Midland, 705-526-3305 Kids Help Phone, 1-800-668-6868 North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre, 705-526-9397 North Simcoe Family Resource Program - Time For Me, 705-526-2456 North Simcoe Rainbows, 705-526-4031