Town of Midland

06/13/2026

🎉 Today’s the day! 🎉

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival presented by Chapman’s is here! Join us in Downtown Midland for a full day of sweet treats, live entertainment, incredible vendors, and, of course, Ontario's best butter tarts.

Bring your friends, your family, and your appetite—it’s going to be a delicious day you won’t want to miss!

📍 Plan your visit: www.buttertartfestival.ca

06/12/2026

💧Reminder: watermain flushing happens between May and August! You may notice temporary water discolouration, reduced water pressure, or water use from fire hydrants. Flushing is currently happening in Zone 2. Please visit midland.ca/WatermainFlushing for full details, including a zone map, status, and schedule.

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06/11/2026

Mid-Pen Transit will be FREE all day on Saturday, June 13, for Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival. Please note there will be a detour to the Mid-Pen Midland Route due to festival road closures in Midland's downtown area.

Did you know? Visitors can take a free Desjardins Shuttle to downtown Midland from two parking locations, Mountainview Shopping Centre (9226 County Rd. 93) and Wye Valley Storage (1000 Wye Valley Rd.), and Cycle Simcoe offers a free bicycle valet for those arriving by bike!

Some road closures start at 5pm on Friday. Get the full details:

To accommodate Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival presented by Chapmans, there will be road closures in Midland's downtown area on June 12 and June 13:

06/10/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Heritage Appreciation Award recipients, Allen and Rachel Suke!

At the June 3, 2026, Town Council Meeting, Allen and Rachel were officially recognized for their stewardship of the former Midland Public (Carnegie) Library at 526 Hugel Avenue and for their commitment to preserving its heritage value.

The building’s original façade and interior have been carefully maintained, reflecting the Beaux-Arts and classical influences characteristic of Carnegie libraries. Notable features include a symmetrical front façade, prominent staircase, front gable, and a large front porch with classical details and supporting columns.

Check out the Olde Town Library - Home Decor and Curio Shop, and visit midland.ca/HeritagePrograms for information on the annual Heritage Awards and more.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

As we get ready for Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival this Saturday, June 13, please note that BYOB is not permitted. Support local instead! 🍻

Recent provincial changes (March 2026) allow municipalities to permit “bring‑your‑own” alcohol at outdoor events, but municipal participation in this program is optional. In Midland, BYOB is not permitted at special events that take place on municipal property. Learn more: midland.ca/MunicipalAlcoholPolicy

Visit ButterTartFestival.ca for more information on the sweetest day of the year!

Recent provincial changes allowing “bring‑your‑own” alcohol at outdoor events are optional for municipalities. As per the Municipal Alcohol Policy, the Town of Midland does not permit Tailgate Event Special Occasion Permits and, after internal review, we will not be changing the policy to al...

06/08/2026

The current fire danger rating in Midland is MODERATE. This means to burn with caution. Visit midland.ca/FireDangerRating anytime to view the current fire danger rating.

Year-round, no open-air burning is allowed without an Open-Air Burning Permit, and all fires must have adequate tools and resources to extinguish the fire and must be supervised at all times. Visit midland.ca/BurningPermit to obtain your permit or for more information.

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06/05/2026

The Town of Midland will not proceed with awarding the proposed Midland Bay Landing development project following Council’s review of the proposals and considering community input for this once-in-a-lifetime parcel of waterfront.

Following a comprehensive evaluation, Town Council determined that, under current market conditions, it would be challenging to advance the proposal in a way that appropriately advances the Town’s strategic priorities and the vision for the site informed through community engagement.

Community engagement had identified key priorities for the site, including considerations related to waterfront access, scale, land use, and long-term community benefit. Council considered these perspectives alongside broader economic factors in reaching its decision.

Please read today's full announcement for more information:

The Town of Midland will not proceed with awarding the proposed Midland Bay Landing (MBL) development project following Council’s review of the proposals and considering community input for this once-in-a-lifetime parcel of waterfront.

06/04/2026

June is Pride Month in Canada and around the world. It is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, recognize their history and resilience, and support inclusion, diversity, and acceptance in our community!

Mayor Bill Gordon has officially proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month in the Town of Midland. Visit midland.ca/PrideMonth to read the proclamation.

🎉 June is here — and so is Pride Bingo at MPL! 🌈

Join us in celebrating Pride Month with fun, inclusive activities that highlight community, connection, and belonging in Midland.

Complete your bingo card by June 30 for a chance to win a prize! 💖

Pick up your card at the library and start checking off those squares!


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