2009-08-28 19:48:09 - Visitors can mix a fall road trip with a Georgian Bay cruise, a harvest tour, a Georgian Bay First Nations Pow Wow, a harvest festival and a Canadian photo exhibit featuring the Shores of Georgian Bay.

Autumn Harvest Festivals, First Nations Pow Wow, Grandparents Getaways, Wildlife Carvers & Fall Colour Cruises


Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario Canada…September 2009. Visitors can mix a fall road trip and staycation with a Georgian Bay cruise, a harvest tour, a Georgian Bay First Nations Pow Wow, a harvest festival and a Canadian photo exhibit featuring the Shores of Georgian Bay.


EVENT & FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Georgian Bay Photography: A show of Photographs of Georgian Bay by renowned photographer Peter Marrek of Britt Ontario at Huronia Museum. Opening night is September 11 at 7:30 and the show runs to October 30, 2009. For further information contact Jamie Hunter at Huronia Museum at 705-526-7677

Wye Marsh Festival and Pow Wow Weekend… Sainte-Marie Park hosts

the Georgian Bay Natives Friendship Centre annual POW Wow. September 12, 13. Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre celebrates 25 years with its annual fall festival September 11, 12, 13.

Canadian Wildlife Wood Carving Championship: The Canadian Championship takes place during the Wye Marsh Festival Weekend September 12, 13; don’t miss the intricate wood work and natural artistic expertise.

Thanksgiving Harvest Festival…Arts & Crafts Show & Sale (October 10-11) Celebrate the fall season with the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival and the return of the popular Arts & Crafts Show and Sale. Harvest activities and displays, the history of corn, Native foods, and more! The quality Arts & Crafts Show features outstanding artisans offering a diverse range of craft and food items. See Sainte-Marie among the Hurons.
See Georgian Bay Tourism News for more details www.georgianbaytourism.on.ca/S/Home.aspx

FALL PACKAGE OPTIONS

Discover Fall in Midland at Best Western Highland Inn and Conference Centre with a variety of seasonal packages including the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre Pow Wow

Enjoy the waters and the spectacular views of Southern Georgian Bay aboard the MS Georgian Queen while staying at the Midland Comfort Inn.

Delawana Inn Resort Spa and Conference Centre in Honey Harbour provides exciting Georgian Bay packages as well as a special “Grandparents” Value Package where two kids under 6 stay free. See resort facilities including pontoon cruises, mountain bikes, and more.

View the leaf change colour of Muskoka from Christie’s Mill Inn and Spa waterfront country Inn in Port Severn. A variety of romantic and spa late summer and fall packages are available at Christie’s Mill Inn.

Super 8 in Midland is offering a variety of fall packages from “Girls Night Out” stays to romantic getaways.

Fall package details can be found at www.georgianbaytourism.on.ca/S/VacationPackagesgeorgianbay/fallg ..


Additional September, October and late fall events and details can be found at Georgian Bay Travel News & Fall Events or by calling


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Media working on fall travel stories are invited to contact the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce for more details and information on the Georgian Bay Fall Colours. www.georgianbaytourism.on.ca/S/AllMembers/SouthernGeorgianBayCha ..