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Owen Sound Tourism
Owen Sound Tourism
Owen Sound Tourism is the place to start when you are looking at vacationing in Grey and Bruce County. They are located at the Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum on 1155 First Avenue West. 1-888-675-5555 or 519-371-9833. Make it a Great Ontario Getaway and stay at Lake Francis Cottages.
Wiarton Tourism
Colpoy's Bay
Wiarton known for its famous Ground Hog, Wiarton Willie. Wiarton sits at the head of the Niagara Escarpment known as Colpoys Bay. The long jutting headlands make sailing and canoeing the Bay a protected but magnificent experience, especially with the three islands — Griffith, Hay and Whitecloud — looking like a necklace separating Colpoys from Georgian Bay. The Wiarton area is surrounded by nature. Georgian Bay provides visitors with endless water experiences, and the surrounding parks means there are endless options for hiking and nature gazing. The famous Bruce Trail runs through the waterfront of Wiarton following it north from Bluewater Park - you can take a hike to Spirit Rock Conservation Area. In winter- the village is alive with snowmobilers - who come to this area to experience the great snowmobile trails that run north and south of Wiarton. Enjoy a walk along the waterfront in Wiarton and have lunch at one of the wonderful cafes and specialty boutiques. Lake Francis Cottages is located 15 minutes from Wiarton.
Owen Sound Celtic Festival
Owen Sound Celtic Festival
The Owen Sound Celtic Festival is a celebration of Celtic heritage. This event is held each September it plays host to both indoor and outdoor activities, making the most of this beautiful season on Georgian Bay.
This three-day festival is filled with old world sounds and flavor.
- Friday & Saturday evening concerts
- vendors & artisans
- children’s activities
- Celtic Dancing
- Pipe Band Parade
- a demonstration area
- jam session
- beer garden
- music & dance workshops stage
- Come join the fun this September at The Owen Sound Celtic Festival on the shores of Georgian Bay.
- Make it a Great getaway weekend stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes from the venue
Bruce Peninsula Tourism
- Bruce Peninsula
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.
Sauble Beach Cottage Rentals And Lake Francis Cottages
Lake Francis Cottages
When the days start getting longer and the snow begins to melt, our guests begin to prepare for a well deserved summer vacation. Lake Francis Cottage Rentals are only 20 minutes from Sauble Beach and Lake Huron, 10 minutes from Owen Sound, Wiarton, and Georgian Bay, and minutes from many other fabulous Ontario destinations and attractions. Sauble Beach Cottage Rentals and Lake Francis Cottages will begin to book up very soon. Don’t delay, pick your week and call or e-mail your reservation today.
Bruce Peninsula-Sauble Beach Cottage Rentals
Bird Watching On The Beautiful Bruce Peninsula
Located right at Lake Francis Cottages.
Many nesting birds are found at Lake Francis. May and June celebrate the spring migration, offering a great opportunity for bird watching, although sightings are plentiful throughout the year. Some of the species you might see include:
| - Loons | - Cardinal | - Crane |
| - Redpoll | - Heron | - Goldfinch |
| - Great Egret | - Indigo Bunting | - Belted Kingfisher |
| - Brown-Headed Cowbird | - Hummingbird | - House Finch |
| - Eastern Bluebirds | - Morning Dove | - Baltimore Oriole |
| - Purple Finch | - Screech-Owl | - Red-Headed Woodpecker |
| - Rose-breasted Grosbeak | - Pileated Woodpecker |
The Bruce Peninsula provides wintering grounds for Great Grey Owls and Bald Eagles.
Book today at Lake Francis Cottages and enjoy the Spring Migration right at your own waterfront cottage here in Ontario
Wiarton Willie Festival 2010 & Sauble Beach Winterfest
Sauble Beach Ontario Fun
This event starts the last weekend in January-1st week of February. Great outdoor and indoor activities for the whole family. It is the Largest Winter Event In Ontario. Sauble Beach is lit up with its night time parade, Christmas tree bonfire, crafts, food booths and the battle of the bands. The following weekend then kicks off with pancakes on the grill at 630 am. and 40 other different events throughout the day. You don’t want to miss Wiarton Willey’s prediction, the coming of spring. This event has been taking place since 1956. Make it a Great weekend or week and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 20 min. from the festival.
Sauble Beach Winterfest 2010 & Wiarton Willie Festival 2010
Wiarton Willie
SAUBLE BEACH WINTERFEST & WIARTON WILLIE FESTIVAL
This event starts the last weekend in January-the first week of February. Great outdoor and indoor activities for the whole family. It is the Largest Winter Event In Ontario. Sauble Beach is lit up with its night time parade, Christmas tree bonfire, crafts, food booths and the battle of the bands. The following weekend then kicks off with pancakes on the grill at 630 am. and 40 other different events throughout the day. You don’t want to miss Wiarton Willey’s prediction, the coming of spring. This event has been taking place since 1956. Make it a Great weekend or week and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 20 min. from the festivals.
Owen Sound Snowcross Races
Snowcross Owen Sound
Members of the East Side Snowmobile Club got together Tuesday night and decided to postpone the event because there simply isn’t enough snow at Victoria Park in Owen Sound. It was scheduled for January 16th and 17th. Race co-chair Peter Van Dolder says as a result, they have decided to move the Snow-cross races to the weekend of January 30th and 31st this year.Van Dolder says they rely on the city and private contractors to dump snow at Victoria Park in front of the grandstand, but at this time only a handful of trucks had unloaded there this winter. About 500 truckloads of snow is needed to make a good race track and he is confident there will be enough snow on hand by the end of January. Van Dolder says fortunately there was an opening in the Snow-cross schedule, so racers should be able to come to Owen Sound January 30th and 31st. Make it a Great getaway weekend with friends and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 15 minutes from the venue.
Snow-Cross Races In Owen Sound
Snowcross
Members of the East Side Snowmobile Club got together Tuesday night and decided to postpone the event because there simply isn’t enough snow at Victoria Park in Owen Sound. It was scheduled for January 16th and 17th. Race co-chair Peter Van Dolder says as a result, they have decided to move the Snow-cross races to the weekend of January 30th and 31st this year.Van Dolder says they rely on the city and private contractors to dump snow at Victoria Park in front of the grandstand, but at this time only a handful of trucks had unloaded there this winter. About 500 truckloads of snow is needed to make a good race track and he is confident there will be enough snow on hand by the end of January. Van Dolder says fortunately there was an opening in the Snow-cross schedule, so racers should be able to come to Owen Sound January 30th and 31st. Make it a Great getaway weekend with friends and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 15 minutes from the venue.