We will once again return to Midland, Ontario, Canada for the Feast of Tabernacles. As in the past, “in house” activities that were a huge success will be repeated this year. Midland is located on beautiful Southern Georgian Bay, only 90 minutes from Toronto and 30 minutes from Barrie. 

The area has a natural blend of scenic landscapes, wildlife diversity and a picturesque harbor with waterfront trails and parkland. The spectacular fall colors should be at their best during the Feast. You can also visit several historic attractions that reflect the region’s rich cultures. 

There is an array of shopping in the historic downtown or in Barrie, a short drive from the site. For food lovers, there are local culinary delights and a variety of restaurants throughout the area; for those who would prefer to stay in, dining will be available at the onsite Library restaurant. 

One of the main reasons for returning to Midland is the warm and friendly welcome that we received over the years. The Quality Inn is the premier full-service hotel in the Southern Georgian Bay area. It has an excellent remodeled ballroom with seating capacity for 500 people. 

Standard rooms and suites come with a small refrigerator, a coffeemaker and free Internet. Standard rooms start at $85. The fireplace Jacuzzi suite is $99. Your room rate includes a hot breakfast at the onsite Atrium Café and will include turkey sausage and/or turkey bacon. The Atrium also provides a wonderful setting for interaction and relaxation as you connect with other spiritual members of the family. 

The Quality Inn also has a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub and a sauna for total relaxation. 

For those who need alternative housing, there are also cottages and bed-and-breakfasts in the area. Festival activities once more center on “the family,” beginning with a meet-and-greet night, seniors’ brunch, Bible studies, Family Day, games night, variety night and much more. 

For those who have not yet experienced the quaint little town of Midland we hope this will be the year you do; for those who have attended in the past we “invite you to try it again for the first time.”   

For further information on the area, go to www.southerngeorgian.bay.on.ca. The website for the host hotel can be found at www.qualityinnmidland.ca. 

Taxes: 13 percent for guest rooms.