Ontario Sauble Beach Cottages - Lake Huron Cottages - Georgian Bay Cottages with private lake bass fishing near Owen Sound

Owen Sound Tourism

Bass Fishing-Owen Sound Area

Owen Sound “The Hub” of the Grey Bruce region. Swim, boat, fish and sight see under a bright blue sky, clean fresh waters and rugged limestone cliffs. Visit museums, artists studios, go shopping in unique boutiques and specialty shops. Sit at an out door cafe and people watch while enjoying a delicious meal. Take a ride and tour four conservation areas (Inglis Falls, Indian Falls, Hibou and the Pottawatomi. Walk through Harrison Park and feed the swans at the bird sancuary. Fly in a Helicopter over Grey Bruce and Owen Sound. Enjoy fresh produce, meat, breads and pastries from the Farmers Market. Take in an Attack hockey game at The Bay Shore Community Centre. Golf at one of the many courses throughout Owen Sound. Try your luck at the Award Winning Cobble Beach Golf Course. Throw your line in off the wall in downtown Owen Sound and catch rainbow trout or salmon. Cruise on a Charter on the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay. Winter is one big play ground offering the best in cross country skiing, snow shoeing and hiking. Snowmobile your way to the many club houses like the Stoney Kepple Riders. Make it an unforgettable vacation and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes for Owen Sound Ontario and 20 minutes from Sauble Beach Ontario. A place you can call home while you are away.

Bruce Peninsula Tourism

The Bruce Peninsula offers vacationers a variety of outdoor activities, relaxation, fresh air, clean waters and a unique scenery. It has over 500 miles of  shoreline,  enough for you to find your own special place. Check out many quaint tiny villages, take a waterfall tour, check out the Bruce Caves, hike the Beautiful Bruce Trail, watch one of the worlds most amazing sunsets at Sauble Beach, take a cruise on the Chi-Cheemaun in Tobermory . Stay at  Lake Francis Cottages located on  a private lake. It is shallow along the shore, so it is comfortable to let the kids swim. This is a wonderful lake to water ski, go Bass Fishing, canoeing which is an awesome way to see turtles, birds’ nesting grounds, beaver dams, and fish. Enjoy a campfire at the water edge. Make it an incredible vacation exploring The Bruce Peninsula. Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes from Owen Sound Ontario and 20 minutes from Sauble Beach Ontario.

Ontario Conditions

Ontario Snowfall

Ontario Snowmobiling is a growing winter sport. Whether you are young or old this is a Great way to see the interior of some of the finest forests in Ontario. Drive by a deer drinking from a running stream, barrel through a 4 ft. snow drift, catch a wolf racing through the woods or just enjoy the beauty of the snow dressing the tree branches. SNOWMOBILING IN GREY BRUCE-DISTRICT 9 IS SLED HEAVEN. Grey Bruce Ontario has become one of the most popular regions in Ontario to snowmobile. There are 2250 miles of groomed trails in District 9. Wind your way from Lake Huron, Georgian Bay through to the Niagara Escarpment and Beaver Valley. Snowmobile In Ontario, Grey Bruce this season. Check us out in the OSM-Ontario Snowmobile Magazine. Lake Francis Cottages is  located 10 min. South of Wiarton, 10 min. West of Owen Sound off Grey Rd. 17 on Francis Lake . Direct access to all trails.  Your hosts THE MAURICE FAMILY.

Explore The Bruce-Adventure Passport

Lighthouse Tobermory

Explore The Bruce is  the Official Travel Site of Bruce County. This web site has all the information needed to make your trip to Bruce County an ultimate vacation. Whether you are looking for one of the worlds most Beautiful Sunsets, The Bruce Trail, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Sauble Beach, Flowerpot Island, Saugeen River, Port Elgin, Kincardine, Lighthouse Tours, Motorcycle Tours, Bruce Peninsula Mountain Bike Adventure Park, Tobermory and much more. Located only 2 hours northwest of Toronto, the ‘Bruce’ as it’s known locally is bordered by Lake Huron, Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment. There are over 850 kilometers (531 miles) of coastline to explore. Explore The Bruce your one stop resource for information with your next Ontario vacation. Make it a Great getaway weekend and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes from Owen Sound Ontario.

Explore The Bruce Adventure Passport is a free guided tour of Bruce County with prizes to win at the end. More people found more hidden treasures across the Bruce than ever before. Who knew Holyrood had the biggest ice cream cones on the planet? Who knew that Jones Bluff trail was so spectacular?

Find out if you are this years Adventure Passport Champions!

Check this out at www.explorethebruce.com

The 2010 Adventure Passport will kick off May 1st. Stay tuned for updates.

Cross Country Skiing-Ontario

Ontario Cross Country Skiing

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING OR SNOW SHOEING in Ontario is a wonderful way to get some exercise while enjoying the outdoors. There are many trails located close to Owen Sound. From mid December to February you can pretty well count on some awesome trails. The trails in all locations can range from beginner to the advanced levels having both hills and flat areas. Most trails are in the bush so they are very scenic.  A heated Chalet is at most places, so when you are cold you can go inside and enjoy the warmth while having some hot chocolate. Make it a Great Getaway Weekend in Ontario and stay at lakefranciscottages  located minutes to many Cross Country Ski Trails.

Snowmobile Trails

Snowmobile Trails– “Sled Heaven”

Chesley Club House

Lake Francis Cottages has direct access -District 9 Snowmobile Trails.
Grey Bruce has become one of the most popular regions in Ontario to go snowmobiling.  We receive an average of 3.57 metres, or 9 feet, of snow each winter and have the highest number of Clubhouses of any region in Ontario. At any given time there can be a group of snowmobilers mingling at any one of these clubs.  There are 3,600 km, or 2,250 miles, of groomed trails in District 9 and no major bodies of water to navigate over.  Wind your way from Lake Huron & Georgian Bay through to the Niagara Escarpment & Beaver Valley, enjoying twists, turns & rolling hills, or barrel down abandoned rail lines! Make it a GREAT get away weekend or week this winter in Ontario

OFSC-Ontario Federation Of Snowmobile Clubs

Ontario Snowmobiling

Ontario Federations Of Snowmobile Club Trail Permits. Its the law in Ontario for sleds using OFSC Snowmobile Trails to have a permit. Lake Francis Cottages have these permits for your convenience. Before Dec. 1 st. 2010-$200.00,  full season-$250.00,  7 day-$140.00,  3 day- $100.00. Grey Bruce Ontario has become one of the most popular regions in Ontario to snowmobile. There are 2250 miles of groomed trails in District 9. Wind your way from Lake Huron, Georgian Bay through to the Niagara Escarpment and Beaver Valley. Twist and turns, barrel down abandoned railways. Snowmobile In Ontario, Grey Bruce this season. Check us out in the OSM-Ontario Snowmobile Magazine. We are located 10 min. South of Wiarton, 10 min. West of Owen Sound off Grey Rd. 17 on Francis Lake . Direct access to all trails.

Sawmill Cross Country Skiing- Bruce Ski Club

Great Cross Country Skiing

Sawmill Cross Country Ski Trail is maintained by the Bruce Ski Club, this is the best skate-skiing trail in the area.  From mid-December to February, a weekly snowfall of 1/2 metre is common.  The trail is both hilly and flat.  Much of the trail is in the bush and there is also a heated chalet available to all skiers.  Maximum loop is 8.5 km. On any given night when the stars are out and the snow is falling, the trail lights are on. Come out and  join the fun this winter. Make it a Great getaway weekend here in Grey Bruce. Lake Francis Cottages are 10 minutes from the Sawmill Cross Country Ski Trail

Cross Country Skiing In Grey Bruce-Sauble Beach, Massie Hills, Sawmill Trails

Cross Country Skiing-Grey Bruce

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING OR SNOW SHOEING is a wonderful way to get some exercise while enjoying the outdoors. There are many trails located close to Owen Sound. From mid December to February you can pretty well count on some awesome trails. The trails in all locations can range from beginner to the advanced levels having both hills and flat areas. Most trails are in the bush so they are very scenic.  A heated Chalet is at most places, so when you are cold you can go inside and enjoy the warmth while having some hot chocolate.

SAWMILL CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL

MASSIE HILLS CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL

SAUBLE BEACH CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL

Snowmobile Trail Conditions Grey Bruce-Owen Sound-District 9

Snowmobile Grey Bruce

Lake Francis Cottages-Direct access to all trails. Grey Bruce Ontario has become one of the most popular regions in Ontario to snowmobile. There are 2250 miles of groomed trails in District 9. Wind your way from Lake Huron, Georgian Bay through to the Niagara Escarpment and Beaver Valley. Twist and turns, barrel down abandoned railways. Snowmobile In Ontario, Grey Bruce this season. Check us out in the OSM-Ontario Snowmobile Magazine. We are located 10 min. South of Wiarton, 10 min. West of Owen Sound off Grey Rd. 17 on Francis Lake .