Location

Directions:

Coming from Toronto, follow Hwy. 400 North to Hwy. 93. Take Hwy. 93 north directly to Penetanguishene (Hwy 93 turns into Penetanguishene's main street). Take the main street to the bottom of the hill towards the water, turn right and follow the Blue Ship logos to Discovery Harbour.

GPS Coordinates
For those with the technology, we are providing our GPS coordinates for you to help make navigating your way to Discovery Harbour a little easier. We are located at Lat: 44-48-08.02 (44.80222778) Long: 79-54-51.40 (79.91427778)

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Travel time to Discovery Harbour from various locations (times approximate):

Toronto - 1.75 hours
Barrie/Orillia - 40 minutes
Collingwood - 1 hour
Bracebridge/Huntsville - 1.75 hours
Sudbury - 3 hours

Photo of vessels at the King's Wharf

What's Nearby?

The Midland/Penetanguishene area offers 11 major attractions, fine dining and accommodations and unique shopping experiences.

Just minutes from Discovery Harbour are many other enjoyable attractions. The Georgian Queen cruise boat offers daily excursions through the fabulous 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay leaving from the Penetanguishene Town Dock. In town, Penetanguishene's Centennial Museum provides a fascinating overview of local history and on the main street a Heritage Mural program has been initiated. For campers, nearby Awenda Provincial Park offers walking trails, beach access, and summer interpretive programs. Lafontaine Camping and Ski provides an additional venue for overnight camping and fun family activities.

In the Midland area just 5 km from Penetanguishene visit Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. This internationally significant historic site was headquarters of the French Jesuit mission to the Hurons and was the first European community in Ontario. Abandoned and burned in 1649, Sainte-Marie now stands recreated on the original site. Costumed staff offer guided tours and interpretation and the complex also includes an award-winning museum and gift shop.

The Midland area is also home to other excellent attractions including Martyrs' Shrine, the Miss Midland 30,000 Islands Boat Cruises, the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, the Huronia Museum, and over 30 downtown Heritage Murals.

Delawana Inn Resort, located on spectacular Georgian Bay at Honey Harbour, has been creating family vacation memories for over 100 years.

One of Ontario ’s premier lakeside resorts in the heart of the beautiful Muskoka-Georgian Bay lake district, Severn Lodge has been attracting discriminating leisure and business travelers from around the world for nearly a century.

The Town of Midland , Ontario is a dynamic community situated on Georgian Bay and is based in the heart of one of Canada ’s most beautiful vacation areas.

Carriage Ridge Resort is your year round getaway. And with an inviting location convenient to the city of Barrie and just one hour from Toronto , you just won’t find a better setting for your next visit to Horseshoe Valley .