Community Information
Community and Newcomer Information
The Tay Township Library offers valuable resources and information to newcomers, visitors and existing residents. Explore our website for more information about the library and the community.
Community Information
Local Resources
North Simcoe Good Food Box
All 3 branches of the Tay Township Public Library are purchase and pick up locations for the North Simcoe Good Food Box.
Food Bank
All three branches of the Tay Township Library are depots for local Food Bank drives.
- The J & M Young Branch: Port McNicoll is a collection point for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Midland.
- The Theo and Elaine Bernard Branch: Victoria Harbour is a collection point for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
- The Waubaushene Branch is a collection point for the Sharing Place Food Bank, Christ Church Anglican.
Midland YMCA
Phone:705-526-7828
Address: 560 Little Lake Park Rd. Midland, ON L4R 4L3
Website: https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/
Community Living Huronia
Phone: 705-526-4253
Address: 283 King Street Midland, Ontario L4R 3M5
Website: http://www.clhmidland.on.ca/
Community Reach
Phone: 705-528-6999
Address: 850 Hartman Drive, Unit 104 Midland , ON L4R 0B6
Website: http://www.communityreach.ca/
Education
Public School Board
Simcoe County District School Board
Elementary Level – Grade School
- Tay Shores Public School | Office Phone: 705-534-3101
Secondary Level – High School
- Georgian Bay District Secondary School | (GBDSS) Office Phone: (705) 526-7817
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic School Board
Elementary Level – Grade School
- St. Antoine Daniel Catholic School | Office Phone: (705) 534 – 3391
Secondary Level – High School
- St. Theresa’s Secondary School | Phone Number: (705) 526-1311
French-Separate School Board
Secondary Level – High School
- École secondaire Le Caron | Phone Number: (705) 549-3202
Health
Health Care Connect
Service Ontario – Health Care Connect
- This service can help you find a family doctor in Ontario.
Local Government
County of Simcoe – Administration Centre
Office Phone:705-735-6901
Address: 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L0L 1X0
Toll Free: 1-800-263-3199
E mail: info@simcoe.ca
Website: http://www.simcoe.ca/
Tay Township
Office Phone Number: (705) – 534 – 7248
Address: Township of Tay, 450 Park Street, PO Box 100, Victoria Harbour, ON, L0K 2A0
Website: https://www.tay.ca/en/index.asp
List of Contacts: Township Staff
Local Legions
Canadian Legion Branches
Port McNicoll: “Bayport” (Branch 545)
Office Phone: 705-534-7341
Address: 369 Armstrong St. Port McNicoll, ON L0K 1R0
Ladies Auxiliary – Office Phone: 705-534-1055
Victoria Harbour: "Sunset Post" (Branch 523)
Office Phone: 705-534-4003
Address: 134 William St., Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
Ladies Auxiliary: “Sunset Post” (Branch 523)
Office Phone: 705-534-4003
Waubaushene: “Beaverbrook – Waubaushene” (Branch 316)
Office Phone: 705-538-2344
Address: 26 Willow St., Waubaushene, ON L0K 2C0
Ladies Auxiliary: “Beaverbrook – Waubaushene” (Branch 316):
Office Phone: 705-538-2344
Newcomers
Settling in Canada
Citizenship & Immigration Canada
- Create a personalized settlement plan and learn how to apply for citizenship.
County of Simcoe – Immigration Portal
- An online resource to learn about Simcoe County and connect to your community.
LIP – Local Immigration Partnership
- The Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (SCLIP) is a community partnership focused on the development of settlement strategies for newcomers.
- A link to the Township of Tay website.
Applying for Canadian Citizenship
Citizenship & Immigration Canada
- Apply for citizenship, track your application, and other immigration information.
Citizenship & Immigration Canada – Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
- This useful document will help you successfully study for the citizenship exam.
English as a Second Language
Borrow library books and other resources focused on helping you develop English as second language. Materials can be borrowed using your Tay Township Library card.
- Offers courses to help you learn English as a second language.
Obtaining Canadian Identification
Service Canada – Social Insurance Number
- Learn more about getting a social insurance number, which is required to work in Canada.
Service Ontario – Driver’s License
- You will need an Ontario driver’s license to legally drive in Canada.
- You will need a Health Card to access OHIP- covered health services.
Transferring Educational or Professional Credentials
Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
- Learn more about transferring your professional/educational credentials to Canada so you can practice or work in your field.
Service Groups
Lions Club/Leo Club
Port McNicoll Lions Club
Office Phone: John Lever, Treasurer: 705-534-4079
Alternate Office Phone: Sheri Black, Secretary: 705-433-1551
Victoria Harbour Lions Club
Office Phone: 705-534-1136
E-Mail: gordandruth@bell.net
Organization Website: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/victoriah/
Waubaushene & District Lions Club
Office Phone: Tammy Ostertag, President; Phone:; 705-279-1390
Alternate Contact: Larry Duffy, Vice-President; Phone: 705-538-2059
Organization website: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/waubaushene/
Southern Georgian Bay - Chamber of Commerce (Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay)
Office Phone: (705) 526-7884
Address: 208 King Street (Upper Level), Midland, ON, L4R 3L9
Website: http://southerngeorgianbay.ca
Spirituality
Churches
Waubaushene
Christ Church Anglican
Phone Number: 705-549-2223
Address: 22 Hazel St, Waubaushene, ON L0K 2C0
Claude Presbyterian Church
Phone Number: 905-838-3512
Address: 207 Pine St, Waubaushene, ON L0K 2C0
St. John’s Catholic Church
Phone Number: 705-538-2353
Address: 207 Pine St, Waubaushene, ON L0K 2C0
Port McNicoll
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Phone Number: 705-538-2353
Address: 396 Assiniboia St, Port McNicoll, ON L0K 1R0
Catholic Women’s League of Canada
Office Phone: 705-534-7423
Address: Sacred Heart Church, 96 Assiniboia St, Port McNicoll, ON L0K 1R0
Organization Website: www.cwl.ca
Tay Township Area
Martyrs’ Shrine
Phone Number: 705-526-3788
Address: 16163 Hwy 12 W, Midland, ON L4R 4K5
Vasey
Unity United Church
Phone Number: 705-835-2903
Address: 4967 Vasey Rd,Midland, ON L4R 4K3
Victoria Harbour
Georgian Shores Community Church
Phone Number: 705-534-1210
Address: 256 Queen St, Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
Soul Power
Phone Number: Trudy Williams, Organizer; Phone: (Residence) 705-534-4630
Address: St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church – 95 Jephson St, Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
St Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Phone Number: Brunja Kaus, Session; Phone: (Residence) 705-534-7289
Address: 95 Jephson St, Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Phone Number: 705-538-2353
Address: 266 Albert St Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
Catholic Women’s League of Canada
Office Phone: Sharon Mortiboys, President; Phone: 705-534-3336
Alternate Executive Nancy Dion, Past President; Phone: 705-534-3484
Address: St. Mary’s Church, 266 Albert St, Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0
Organization Website: www.cwl.ca
Waverley
Waverley United Church
Phone Number: 705-322-1451
Address: 17039 County Rd 27, Waverley, ON