30,000 Island Boat Cruise- Midland, Ontario

October 2009

There is no better way to explore the 30,000 but by boat. The 30,000 islands are considered one of finest cruising areas in Canada and North America. There are several companies that offer boat cruises to these beautiful islands either from Midland or Parry Sound. The 30,000 Islands are situated 2 hrs north of Toronto on Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay covers an area of over 15,000 kms almost equaling the size of Lake Ontario. On the south eastern side of the bay lie a group of  islands ranging in various sizes. These islands are known as the “Thirty Thousand Islands” and they are simply spectacular. Granite rock formations and windswept pines are characteristics of the islands and shoreline that inspired the Group of Seven painters.

 Midland Tours offers 2-3 hr cruises that depart from the Midland Town Dock. This boat tour follows the shores of Beausoleil Island which is the largest of the Georgian Bay National Park islands. It continues pass Brebeuf Lighthouse offering nice close up views of the lighthouse. It sails through several smaller islands including Smooth Island pass Penetang Rock and through the narrow Little Dog/Big Dog channel passing Tomahawk Island, Roberts Island and the Delawana Inn Resort finishing once again where the cruise departed.

 

Other great Ontario Cruises include Island Queen Cruise out of Parry Sound, Flower Pot Island, Muskoka Cruises, Thousand Islands, Rideau Canal Cruise