HISTORY
Midland, although the area was settled as early as 1610 by French missionaries and was heavily involved in the fur trade and lumber industry, the town of Midland was not officially founded until 1871. The Midland Railway of Canada selected the sparsely populated community of Mundy's Bay as the new terminus of the railway.
The town site was surveyed in 1873 and was incorporated as a Village in 1878. Two years later after the the railroad company sold off lots in town to help finance the settlement, it was incorporated as the Town of Midland in 1880 .
The town thrived based on it being a port town for Georgian Bay shipping and railroad activities generated by the now thriving lumber and grain industries. A number of light industrial service and support companies established themselves in the area substantially contributing to the economy.
The fur trade, lumber industry, and railroad have gone now, but the grain elevator, and mill is still in operation as are a number of internationally respected manufacturers.
TODAY
Situated at the southern end of Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands, Midland is the economic engine of the region, with a significant manufacturing base and deep water port, 125-bed hospital, local airport (4000 x 200 ft runway), thriving downtown boutiques, shopping centres and rural box stores.
With a vibrant downtown Midland is known for its murals adorning many of its shops, boutiques and restaurants. As a waterfront location the area houses 11 area marinas offering 6000 berth on the Georgian Bay waterways, a 10 km waterfront trail for strolling, biking, jogging, or cross country skiing in the winter. You are always close to one of the 4 waterfront, 10 neighbourhood, or 4 community parks. There is also 2 golf courses, curling rink, YMCA with an Olympic size swimming pool, recreation centre with 2 hockey rink surfaces, a top caliber gym, climbing wall, seniors and youth centers, and several multi purpose rooms for meetings, parties, etc.
Ninety kilometers or one and a half hours north of Toronto, this desirable area has a full time population of 18,000. It grows to over 100,000 (including the surrounding municipalities of Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny Townships) due to the arrival of seasonal visitors to family owned cottages, resorts, hotels, provincial and national parks, and marinas.
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REAL ESTATE
Commercial and Residential properties of all sorts, sizes and prices are available in the area, modestly priced from 120,000. to luxury waterfronts or country estates in the millions. The Southern Georgian Bay Real Estate Board advises that prices have remained and will remain relatively stable despite the recent issues in other areas of the country.
USEFUL LINKS
Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce
Simcoe County and Muskoka Health Unit
Town of Midland
EDUCATION
Simcoe County District School Board
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Midland Public Library
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