Grey and Bruce County
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.
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.
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.
Grey Bruce Snowmobile Trails-District 9
Snowmobile-Grey Bruce
Snowmobile Trails are (limited) open in Grey Bruce District 9. Thanks To Dan and Matt “ the Hammer” our bridge railing was replaced this morning. Trails look good and are being groomed as I type. We’re open.. Please , please, check your sections for omissions etc and deal with them ASAP. Started at 9am with the bridge, did some signing until 300pm> Just walked in and received a call of a missing stop sign…back out I went…sign was never placed…please guys …attention to detail..If you need something to complete your section just let me know.
I’m signing off on the A-01 as Open Limited
Randy Walker
AKA “Faceman”
Snowmobile Trails Wiarton, Owen Sound, Sauble Beach Area.
Its Snowing in Grey Bruce
The snow is falling here in Grey Bruce. The trees are covered in a beautiful fresh snow fall. Christmas is just around the corner. THE FESTIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS are twinkling in Owen Sound. Tis the season for all to enjoy winter activities here in Grey Bruce. Make a snowman, snowshoe, cross country ski, take a hike, roast some hot dogs over a fire, snowmobile some of the finest trails in Ontario. 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. Come out and play today or make it a Great getaway weekend.
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
Ontario Snowmobiling-Snowmobiling Ontario
Snowmobile Ontario
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. 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. Your hosts THE MAURICE FAMILY.
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.
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