• The Art by Alex boat docks at Central Marine located at 171 Midland Ave. Midland, ON L4R 4K8. We will meet on foot at the Midland Town Docks far right pavilion (when looking at the water) and then walk together to the boat. Parking is available all over downtown Midland, but the best lot to park closest to the boat will be as follows:

    Town of Midland Town Dock Lot parking
    Pay-by-License Plate parking meter
    165/200 King St.
    Midland, ON L4R 3L9
    Mon-Sun:
    15 mins: 0.25 cents
    Hourly: $1.00
    Daily max 8 hours

    Find more information on parking here

  • 1) Please pack your own lunch & water (litter-less preferred!)
    2) Sunscreen, hat, towel and appropriate layers. Weather conditions on the water are amplified, so it is best to be prepared for intense sun, wind, or even unexpected rain.
    3) Plein air art supplies if you have them (as compact as possible). If you do not have your own supplies be sure to take advantage of our New to Painting? option or ADD-ON the plein air kit if you are an artist wanting to try out our Beampaints watercolour palette.

  • Destination for the day will always be determined based on weather conditions. We have a roster of multiple locations (including several national park properties) within a 45 min boat ride that are perfect for a quick hike, picnic and provide really inspiring scenery for creating art.
    These islands are truly wild landscapes that are the home to or are frequented by multiple species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects. We will guide you on how to visit these locations in a respectful, zero-footprint manner.

  • No experience necessary! We are fully equipped to provide you with an all inclusive painting experience through the “New to Painting?” option in our booking system.

    For experienced artists wanting to try watercolour painting, please be sure to ADD-ON our Beampaints palette and plein air kit during checkout.

  • Alex has been driving boats on Georgian Bay since she was 10 years old. She had the opportunity to drive many types of vessels while working at the Honey Harbour Boat Club’s Marina for many years, and went on to be a barge operator for A&A Services Marine Contracting Ltd., prior to working as a Toronto Paramedic (on land) for 8 years. She has had more hours living and working on the water than the average Georgian Bay resident and has extensive knowledge of the shoreline from Midland to Wah Wah Taysee. Alex has recently updated her Marine certification and obtained her Small Vessel Operator Proficie (SVOP), and is MED A3 (marine first aid) and ROC-M (VHF radio) certified.

    The Art by Alex boat is fully insured as a commercial passenger vessel, and operates under a business license approved by the Georgian Bay Islands National Park.

  • After we depart the dock, we may not come across washroom facilities again until the end of the day - so please use public washrooms before we board the boat! When visiting Beausoliel Island (National Park) there are well maintained outhouses available…but elsewhere, a tall bush or tree will be your best option. In the case of a more emergent call of nature (if you know what we mean), we will have a “go anywhere toilet kit” available for your use.

  • All details surrounding cancellation are outlined in our Term & Conditions (click on link during booking), however put simply:

    1) If the captain (Alex) needs to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances or extreme weather forecasts, we will communicate this to you by 9pm the day before your excursion. You would receive a 100% refund if you decide to forego the rain date offered (usually the next day).

    2) If you need to cancel, you must do so greater than 48hrs prior to departure to receive a 50% refund or transfer your booking to a later date within the same season.

    3) If you must cancel within 48 hours of your booking, no refund will be issued. This also applies to no shows, or if you arrive late to our planned departure location. Come Paint With Me relies on keeping to a prompt boarding and departure schedule so that you may enjoy most of your time spent with us out on the water and at the island destination.