Hiking The Bruce Peninsula
Bayfest 2011 Sarnia Rogers Bayfest
Bayfest in Sarnia started back in 1999 with a single performance and has grown to a two weekend event. Every summer a flood of national and international tourists come for the annual festival. Rogers Bayfest has done wonders for the city of Sarnia. Last year alone more then 75,000 people from 12 of Canada’s provinces and territories, 27 states and great distances overseas attended. The festival is not only one of the largest tourist attractions for the area, but also one of the biggest economic stimulators. Some of this years performers are Kiss, Tragically Hip, Trace Adkins and Aaron Pritchett. For more info http://www.sarniabayfest.com/ This sounds like a Great event with some Great entertainment. Summer goes by very quickly so make it a Great one, do something different this summer. Check Out Bayfest, rent a waterfront cottage on Francis Lake. Lake Francis Cottages is located 10 minutes from Owen Sound and 20 minutes from Sauble Beach. A Private inland lake with lots of Great Bass fishing and swimming. Maybe hike the Beautiful Bruce Trail, spend a day at Sauble Beach, camp at Tobermory, check out the ROM in Toronto, catch a movie at the drive inn in Owen Sound. Just make sure to make this summer a special one-make it count. Check out our site to see other things to see and do on The Bruce Peninsula as well as lakefrancis waterfront cottages. http://www.lakefranciscottages.com/
Rock The Park 2011 London Ontario
Summer is just around the corner. There are many different things to see and do. We are blessed with living on The Bruce Peninsula near Sauble Beach the Daytona Beach of Ontario. We try as a family to also experience as many different things as we can in the summer. Last year Ray and I were able to go to Rock The Park an outdoor event at Harris Park in London Ontario and would not miss this year. http://www.rockthepark.ca/ Some of the performers last year were Alice Cooper, Heart, Peter Frampton, Night Ranger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Collective Soul, 3 Doors Down and many more. They have day passes and weekend passes. This is a Great event that you don’t want to miss in 2011. The performers have not yet been announced for 2011 but will be soon. Summer goes by very quickly so make it a Great one and try renting one of our cottages. Lake Francis Cottages is located 10 minutes from Owen Sound and 20 minutes from Sauble Beach. We are on a private inland lake with lots of Great Bass fishing and swimming. Maybe take in an outdoor concert like Rock The Park, hike the Beautiful Bruce Trail, spend a day at Sauble Beach, camp at Tobermory, check out the ROM in Toronto, catch a movie at the drive inn in Owen Sound. Just make sure to make this summer a special one-make it count. Check out our site to see other things to see and do on The Bruce Peninsula as well as our waterfront cottages. http://www.lakefranciscottages.com/
Day Hike Guide-Hiking The Bruce Trail-Bruce Peninsula
Experience Hiking On The Bruce Peninsula-Day Hike Guide is a sure way to enjoy hiking the Bruce Trail. The Niagara Escarpment winds its way down the Bruce Peninsula and so does the famous Bruce Trail, offering hikers a chance to witness the incredible views and nature. The Bruce Trail opened in 1967, and is Canada’s oldest and longest hiking trail. The 150 kms of trails located on the Bruce Peninsula are considered the best in Southern Ontario, offering hiking for both the beginner and veteran hiker. The Day Hike Guide is a Great way to help you choose the area you want to see in one day. Much of the trail is on private property that the landowners offer so that everyone can enjoy the unique and incredible views and close experience with nature. Please remember to treat the trail and surrounding wilderness with respect so that future hikers can enjoy the same beauty for generations to come! Remember, “Take only pictures and leave only footsteps!” Lake Francis Cottages is located minutes from the Bruce Trail. Lake Francis Cottages has a Day Hike Guide to use for your convenience. Book your weekend and enjoy the outdoors.
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.
Monster Spotted In The Forest Near Lake Francis
Haunted Forest
Halloween brings on some pretty mysterious creatures. At 5.30 pm. on October 31st 2009 a monster was spotted in the forest. A couple Hiking The Bruce Trail near Lake Francis could here a growling sound and in the distance could see a wolfman chowing down on something that resembled a bear. The police are asking for anyone else that may of seen this animal. Please contact the OPP Crime Stoppers. Until this monster is caught stay out of the haunted forest.
Fall Hiking On The Bruce Peninsula
Deer Along The Bruce Trail
Fall Hiking on The Bruce Peninsula is one of the best times to see the beauty it holds. The weather is cool but it is great for not having to deal with bugs. You will need a light jacket but we generally bring a backpack with some other clothing just in case. Binoculars, water, compass, Day Hike Book-Hiking The Bruce Trail which you can buy at any tourist information, a snack like granola bars, a camera and make sure you wear a good pair of shoes. Always try to leave in the morning so you can take your time and really enjoy the sights. The wildlife viewing is also very good at this time of year because there are not as many people on the trails. Make it a Great Getaway Weekend in Ontario with friends or family and stay at our waterfront cottages situated near The Bruce Trail. Lakefranciscottages.
Grey County Waterfalls and Tours
Inglis Falls
Spectacular is the only word to describe the Grey County Waterfalls located in Owen Sound and rural areas. It can only be appreciated properly by a tour designated just for this. Grey County was Blessed with a Miracle of cascading waters, cliffs, streams and the escarpment it lies upon. Eugenia Falls, Hoggs Falls, Indian Falls, Inglis Falls, Jones Falls, McGowan Falls and Walter’s Falls. Drive or hike and let these incredible sights take your breath away this season. Make it a Great Get Away Weekend here in Ontario. Lake Francis Cottages your 4 season destination. More info. visit Grey Bruce Tourism
Fall Colors In Ontario-Grey Bruce
Natures Beauty-Fall Colors
Well its easy to see that even if we are not ready for Fall to arrive it is right around the next corner. The crisp nights and beginning of the Fall Colors on the trees are a great distinction. It is a special time of year for painters looking to express the natural tones of nature on a canvas. Grey Bruce is one of the most Beautiful places in Canada to observe such an incredible vision. The Bruce Trail in the Autumn is my favourite place to hike and experience fantastic views of yellow, oranges and reds dressing a cliff that is overlooking a steam below. Lake Francis has its own color show that dresses the shores. Come out and enjoy a wonderful getaway weekend with friends and family. The Bruce Peninsula the place to be this Fall.
Bruce Peninsula Trail
Ferns-The Bruce Trail
Over the past 8 years many of our guests at Lakefranciscottages have enjoyed hiking The Bruce Peninsula Trail. It is very easy to tell when these guests are joining us because they will take 2 cars. They will be up at daybreak having a coffee & breakfast outside on the dock. They will be dressed in hiking cloth including a good pair of shoes and backpack. Many have purchased a Day Guide Book -(Bruce Trail Map) to follow and will give them lots of information throughout the day. Leaving in both cars they will drop off 1 at the end of the path they will travel. The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldests and longest footpaths. We believe more changes have happened to The Niagara Escarpment during the past 100 years than in the previous 9,000 years. The Niagara Escarpment is protected by legislation to ensure that it will be enjoyed by future generations. More than 1000 volunteers donate their time and knowledge to the Bruce Trail. There are many opportunities for you and your family by joining. Help secure The Trail. Volunteer and be part of The Bruce Trail call 1-800-665-HIKE
Bruce Trail Hiking Ontario
The Bruce Trail
The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest foot paths, Hiking the magnificent Niagara Escarpment is a hikers dream. 1675 foot cliffs, streams, wetlands, rolling hills, waterfalls, villages and cities. Experience the beauty of the Escarpment, one of the most diverse regions in the province. Lake Francis Cottages is located at its doors. Spend a day hiking, spend an evening under the stars. Fall is a great time, the colors, fresh air and tranquility is at its best. Purchase a Day Hike Guide the best map of the trail.