Fall Tour along the Old Fort Road to
Midland, Ontario: Ontario’s Historic Resort Destination
Driving Distance: The complete circle trip starts and
ends at Highway 400 and Highway 93. The road trip is approximately 35-60
km (depending on your Driving distance in and around Midland, Ontario)
Directions
Drive up highway 400 past Barrie (stay to the right as you approach the
Highway 400, eleven exchange) stay on 400 to Highway 93. Driving South
on Highway 400 watch for the Highway 93 exit. Proceed west toward Midland.
Watch for Fast Food stand with Elk and Buffalo Burgers, and homemade
fries will be on your immediate right on 93.
Drive to the village of Hillsdale 5 Km from 93 and 400 junction—
Suggested Stop at Iron Works.
Continue(approx 4 km) on 93 west to Simcoe County Road 19 also known
as the Moonstone Road.
Watch for Simcoe County Forest Signs as you approach the turn, and immediately
after the turn. There are access roads into the forest if you need a quick
walk , or a nice fall hike to stretch your legs.
Proceed on The Moonstone Road 19 for 4 km to line
3 north, Simcoe road 58. You will make a left turn here.
On your immediate right before the turn you will see a sign for “Rural
Roots”, Attic Antiques.
You will drive straight north 14 km to a set of lights at Highway 12.
When you come to the first stop sign, proceed with caution strait ahead
(north) where the road changes to The Old Fort Road.
Drive for approximately 2 km and watch for the Autumn Harvest Farms
sign and a very large Pumpkin Patch. You can purchase pumpkins and gourds
and nicely decorated farm baskets.
When leaving the farm, turn left on the Old Fort Road on your way to
Midland.
At the stop light, turn left, and get ready to make an immediate left
at the signs for Sainte Marie Among the Huron’s (once called Fort
Ste. Marie) and the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre home to the endangered Trumpeter
Swan. Immediately across from the Wye Marsh you will see the Martyr’s
Shrine. Additional locations to visit are Huron Museum Village, Ouendat
Native Village, or you can take a cruise on the Miss Midland around the
Islands and Inlets of Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands.
When you are ready to leave Midland and return to Highway 400, proceed
west on Highway 12 to Highway 93, turn left at the lights.
Drive for 6 km to the village of Wye Bridge -a visit Mad Michael's Tree
Art Café or Grass Roots,
Drive another 6 km and look for the Brown Egg sign and Maple Syrup and
Honey.
Drive 3 km to Waverly.
Drive 4 km to your original cut off of Highway 93 and Highway 400.
Editor's Note: The above road trip to Midland is equally as nice during
the spring and summer vacation season.
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