{"id":6489,"date":"2024-05-31T14:15:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T14:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=6489"},"modified":"2024-06-05T14:16:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T14:16:14","slug":"5-things-we-love-about-midhurst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/5-things-we-love-about-midhurst\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things We Love About Midhurst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/things-we-love-about-midhurst-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/things-we-love-about-midhurst-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/things-we-love-about-midhurst-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/things-we-love-about-midhurst-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/things-we-love-about-midhurst-605x400.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/things-we-love-about-midhurst.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>Picture your summer: mornings spent paddling or swimming, evenings at barbeques with neighbours, or leisurely walks with the dog. That\u2019s just an average day in Midhurst, a small community nestled minutes away from Barrie, Ontario, within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springwater.ca\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Township of Springwater<\/a>, with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/midhurst-valley\/?utm_source=Social+Media&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=lovemidhurst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midhurst Valley<\/a> community at the heart of it all.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6492\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6492\" class=\"wp-image-6492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/paddling-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/paddling-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/paddling-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/paddling-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/paddling-605x400.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/paddling.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Living in Midhurst Valley comes with the benefit of being near four-season attractions.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Here are five reasons why we can\u2019t get enough of this charming town:<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Four-Season Recreation:<\/strong> Midhurst offers endless outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and skiing. Nature lovers flock to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.ca\/park\/springwater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Springwater Provincial Park<\/a>, while golf enthusiasts enjoy the top-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/vesprahills.clublink.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vespra Hills Golf Club<\/a>.&nbsp;Thrill-seekers can indulge in treetop trekking at <a href=\"https:\/\/horseshoeresort.com\/activities\/summer-activities\/treetop-trekking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horseshoe Valley Resort<\/a> or, in the winter, hit the slopes at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skisnowvalley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snow Valley Ski Resort<\/a> and other nearby hills.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6493\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6493\" class=\"wp-image-6493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skiing-2-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skiing-2-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skiing-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skiing-2-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skiing-2-605x400.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/skiing-2.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DYK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skisnowvalley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snow Valley Resort<\/a> is only 6km away from Midhurst Valley?<\/p><\/div>\n<p>2. <strong>Community Atmosphere:<\/strong> Despite its proximity to larger urban centres like Barrie, Midhurst maintains a cozy, community vibe. Residents cherish the friendly atmosphere and sense of belonging, with annual events like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villageofmidhurst.ca\/autumnfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midhurst Autumnfest<\/a> and summer Soapbox Derby fostering community spirit. Plus, just a short drive away, <a href=\"https:\/\/kempenfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kempenfest<\/a>, Ontario\u2019s largest waterfront festival, takes place Civic Holiday weekend on the shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrie.ca\/community-recreation-environment\/parks-trails-waterfront\/waterfront-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Simcoe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6503\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6503\" class=\"wp-image-6503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/soapbox2-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/soapbox2-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/soapbox2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/soapbox2-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/soapbox2-605x400.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/soapbox2.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villageofmidhurst.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midhurst Community Recreation Association<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>3.<strong> Convenient Location:<\/strong> Midhurst offers the best of both worlds \u2014 a friendly neighbourhood feel with big-city amenities just minutes away in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismbarrie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barrie.<\/a> Whether it\u2019s dining, shopping, or entertainment, residents have easy access to a wide variety of options. And with Highway 400 nearby, Toronto to the south and cottage country to the north, getting to your desired destination is a breeze.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6494\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6494\" class=\"wp-image-6494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrie-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrie-1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrie-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrie-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrie-1-605x400.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/barrie-1.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is so much to do in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismbarrie.com\/do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Barrie<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>4. <strong>Schools:<\/strong> Families in Midhurst have ample education options, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scdsb.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simcoe District School Board<\/a> providing a number of elementary and secondary schools, including <a href=\"https:\/\/scdsboncafor.ss14.sharpschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest Hill Public School<\/a>. Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/smcdsb.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/barriemontessori.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montessori<\/a> schools, and private institutions offer diverse educational opportunities. For post-secondary education, the main campus of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiancollege.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgian College<\/a> is in Barrie. Georgian stands out as a leader in social innovation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiancollege.ca\/community-alumni\/changemaker-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">changemaking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6495\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6495\" class=\"wp-image-6495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/school-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/school-1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/school-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/school-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/school-1-605x400.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/school-1.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Midhurst offers families a variety of options for education.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>5. <strong>Scenic Beauty:<\/strong> Midhurst\u2019s picturesque surroundings offer breathtaking views year-round. Whether it\u2019s the rolling hills of Snow Valley, the tranquil shores of Lake Simcoe, or the vibrant blooms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrie.ca\/community-recreation-environment\/parks-trails-waterfront\/parks-amenities\/sunnidale-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunnidale Park<\/a>\u2019s Arboretum, nature is always close by. And did you know that Barrie is designated a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrie.ca\/community-recreation-environment\/environment\/conservation-sustainability\/bee-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bee City<\/a> for its focus on pollinator conservation?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6497\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6497\" class=\"wp-image-6497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bike-riding-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bike-riding-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bike-riding-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bike-riding-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bike-riding-605x400.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bike-riding.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Starting at the Simcoe Country Museum in Midhurst, cyclists can enjoy the scenery on the Simcoe County Loop Trail journey. Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.simcoe.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Experience Simcoe<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Midhurst Valley<\/strong> is the perfect blend of a tight-knit community and Barrie\u2019s urban energy, offering semi-detached and detached homes ideal for families and young couples alike. Discover more about this vibrant community and our move-in ready homes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/midhurst-valley\/?utm_source=Social+Media&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=lovemidhurst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6496\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6496\" class=\"wp-image-6496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/midhurst-valley-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/midhurst-valley-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/midhurst-valley-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/midhurst-valley-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/midhurst-valley-605x400.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/midhurst-valley.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/midhurst-valley\/?utm_source=Social+Media&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=lovemidhurst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midhurst Valley<\/a>, a master-planned community neighbouring Barrie.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picture your summer: mornings spent paddling or swimming, evenings at barbeques with neighbours, or leisurely walks with the dog. 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