Explore the Bruce Peninsula

Local Towns

• Lion's Head - 35km

  Enjoy a small Beach & playground area, with Shopping & Restaurants just up the street. It is the local hub for the Bruce trail

• Owen Sound - 40km

  The largest centre in the area with variety of restaurants, shopping, Heritage Mall, Cinema and entertainment activities.

• Port Elgin - 39km

  2nd largest centre with variety of restaurants, shopping, Cinema and entertainment activities.

• Sauble Beach - 13km

  It has 11 km of sandy beach, but also offers Small Shopping boutiques, Restaurants, Community Centre

• Southampton - 30km

  If tennis clubs, unspoiled white sand beaches and relaxing in the pink hue of the setting sun is enough to inspire your getaway, Southampton Ontario is waiting for you. This nautical little hideaway is nestled along the stunning shores of Lake Huron. Escape the hustle and live like you're in the Hamptons (without the breaking the bank).

• Tobermory - 75km

  The Tobermory landscape offers visitors an unparalleled experience. The towering cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment provides a background to some of the most beautiful vistas in nature. The Bruce Trail offers visitors some of the best hiking experiences on the peninsula.

• Wiarton - 13km

  Is the base camp of the Bruce Peninsula, and the home of Wiarton Wille. It offers a wide variety of Shopping , Restaurants and a variety of Facilities –such as Blue Water Park which has a splash pad, outdoor pool, tennis courts & the home of Wiarton Willie to name a few.

Arts & Culture

• Billy Bishop Museum

  Take a step back in time to explore the lives of the Bishop Family, and discover the story of one of Canada's most important icons. The museum also serves to remember the contributions of the many service men and women and to always remember our Veterans and those currently serving.

• Bruce County Museum

  Experience this world class Museum & Cultural Centre where the old marries the new, and discover the stories of Bruce County from First Nations people to the newcomers; fishing and forestry, farming and furniture and marine heritage.  Rich in natural history and cultural, visitors of all ages will enjoy interactive experiences through exhibits, special events and programming.

• Grey Roots Museum

  Grey Roots Museum & Archives is a multi-faceted attraction that preserves and promotes the cultural and heritage traditions of Grey County.

• Local Pottery & Artist Studios in Area

Farmer Markets

• Keady Farmer’s Market

  Tues morning May – Oct.

• Lion’s Head Farmer Market

  Sat morning May – Oct.
  

• Mar Famer’s Market

  Sun morning July & Aug

• Owen Sound Farmer’s Market

  OPEN Saturday's throughout the year.

• Sauble beach Vendors Market

  Tues & Thurs morning July – Aug

• Wiarton Vendors/Farmer's Market

  Fri morning May – Oct, Wednesday morning July - Aug

Popular Attractions

• Boat the Bruce

   Tours operate out of the Oliphant Marina and best to be reserved in advance. They can be booked online or by calling 519-476-6884.

• Bruce Peninsula National Park

  "Dramatic cliffs rise from the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. In large tracts of forest, black bears roam and rare reptiles find refuge in rocky areas and diverse wetlands. Ancient cedar trees spiral from the cliff-edge; a multitude of orchids and ferns take root in a mosaic of habitats. Welcome to the magic of Bruce Peninsula National Park."

• Fathom Five National Marine Park

  "Dolomite, 420 million years old, rises through the sparkling waters of Lake Huron to form Fathom Five National Marine Park. This is a freshwater ecosystem of ancient rock formations, cliff-edge forests, fascinating dive sites on 22 shipwrecks, and orchid species both plentiful and rare. Visit for a day or backcountry camp on starry-skied Flowerpot Island—Fathom Five is equal parts mystery and recreation, ecology and culture—and a welcoming escape to nature."

• Lighthouse Tours

  "There are 14 different Lighthouses for you to explore along the shorelines and islands of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The Bruce Coast Lighthouse Tour is a world-class marine heritage experience available in Ontario, Canada–you won’t get this experience anywhere else! Bruce County’s coastline spans a whopping 854 kilometres, and is home to the first Nationally preserved underwater ecosystem; Fathom Five National Marine Park."

• MSS Chi-Cheemaun

  Ferry to Manitoulin Island - "The MS Chi-Cheemaun is more than a ship; it is a symbol of Owen Sound’s hospitality and love for nature. Its gleaming white sides hold not just passengers and cargo, but the memories of thousands of amazing voyages across the crystal blue waters it calls home."