Welcome to BruceGreySimcoe, always in season, and THE perfect playground just waiting for you to come play, explore and discover!
Naturally beautiful attractions, welcoming communities and a pile of fun things to see and do make this a must-see destination and well worth a multi-night stay. With Lake Huron, the Bruce Peninsula, Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe and the Niagara Escarpment all within our borders, this region blends stunning scenery with amenities galore.
If you love being outside, this is the place for you with fun outdoor adventures – from beaches, water sports, hiking, cycling, golf and more in the warm weather months to downhill skiing and boarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, fat biking and more in the chilly season. BruceGreySimcoe is a mecca for naturalists, with two major hiking trails running through it, the Bruce Trail and the minimum-impact Ganaraska. It’s home to four downhill ski resorts, all family-oriented, with lessons, rentals and packages available.
You can find the world’s two largest freshwater beaches here – Wasaga Beach on Georgian Bay and Sauble Beach on Lake Huron. Bustling and lively beach towns plus sandy shoreline combine to create the ultimate beachy getaways. For those who prefer a lower-key beach atmosphere, our lakes and bays are lined with quieter, out-of-the way beaches, just right for a breather. Stroll waterfront boardwalks, promenades and indulge in annual summer traditions – beach fries and ice cream cones. Into freshwater surfing? Try Kincardine’s Station Beach.
Prefer the indoors and less physical exertion? Tour by car and discover hidden treasures along back roads and in small communities. Tour tiny Cargill by train (Wednesday to Sunday, summer only), pick up something sweet and tasty at a local general store or farmers’ market. Discover funky and quirky restaurants, cafes and pubs, eclectic shops, art galleries, studios and museums along the way. Pick up the Saints and Sinners Map to explore BruceGreySimcoe’s wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries or book a tour with a local operator to sample local spirits iving. Download the Apple Pie Trail app to find apple-related attractions, shops, treats and adventures.
No matter how you cycle – road, mountain bike or cruiser – there’s a cycling route or trail for you. The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, with signs marking the route, travels our shorelines from one end of Bruce through Grey and into Collingwood in Simcoe County. Cycle Simcoe has created a handy pocket map of its themed road cycling routes – something for all ages and skill levels.
If live entertainment is your thing, there’s a variety! From small intimate theatre settings to outdoor venues to Casino Rama with its headliners, the choice is yours. During the summer, attend the Mariposa Folk Festival, Summerfolk, Kempenfest and Boots and Hearts with performers ranging from local to world renowned.
nwind and refresh at one of our spas – the popular Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, iwa Spa, Living Shore Spa and the Balance in Life Spa at Casino Rama offer a welcome respite from day-to-day busy-ness. Stretch out your visit with a few days at a resort. For over a century, Fern Resort, “Ontario’s all-inclusive resort”, has been welcoming guests. It offers a variety of packages as does Bayview Wildwood, Blue Mountain and Cobble Beach.
The fun never stops at Blue Mountain Village, with outdoor concerts, fireworks and festivals happening all year long. Other festivals include Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest, Blumination, First Light, Rainbow Ski Weekend, Wiarton Willie, Salsa at Blue, the Huron Fringe Birding Festival and many other community events to join in with friends and family.
Family fun continues with attractions and activities at Horseshoe Resort, Rounds Ranch, Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, Wasaga Adventure Park, Discovery Harbour, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Ascent Aerial, to name just a few.
Indoors or out, good times equal good memories of time spent together in BruceGreySimcoe with family, friends and that special someone.
Whatever the season, come visit us…in BruceGreySimcoe!
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