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Bruce Peninsula
Whether you are looking for Antiques or Bake Shops, you will find it all here. Beer, Wine & Spirit stores. Specialty Shoppes including Craft & Gift Shops or perhaps you just need to find a General Store or Grocery Stores. We have Shopping Centres, Factory Outlets, Florists, Garden Centres, Outfitters and Suppliers. There are gifts for family and friends that reflect the beauty of your stay in the region. Artists and crafters have their work on display in the local shops. Antique shops can be enjoyed from one end of the region to the other. Many art stores and galleries are housed in historic buildings, works of art themselves. Experience dozens of festivals and year round events in the area – you are sure to find something new to experience and something new to treasure. You will find native Aboriginal Shows, Agricultural Air Shows and Military Displays. For pet lovers you will not want to miss the Animal Shows. Visit the Fairs & Exhibits and enjoy the Owen Sound Spectacular. You will find many different kinds of Foods, Holiday and Horticultural Event. Take in some Music, Theatre & Dance or enjoy a Parade. The many Festivals in Grey Bruce provide endless days of experiences during all four seasons. Lake Francis Cottages the Hidden Jewel of The Bruce Peninsula. Lake Francis Cottages is also just 20 minutes off the hustle and bustle of a wonderful day in Sauble Beach, hang your hat for the night under the stars at your very own dock and firepit located at the waters edge. Canoe, swim, Bass fishing, roast hotdogs by a camp fire, gaze at the milkyway, listen to the call of the Loons or relax in a clean cozy waterfront cottage. http://www.lakefranciscottages.com Book Today
Bird Migrating On The Bruce Peninsula
Located right at Lake Francis Cottages.
Many nesting birds are also 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 also provides wintering grounds for Great Grey Owls and Bald Eagles. Make It a Great getaway weekend in Ontario and stay at Lake Francis Cottages http://www.lakefranciscottages.com
Private Ontario Cottages Getaway
canoeing on a lake
Today people are in need of some privacy and serenity. The hustle and bustle of every day life is getting harder and harder to get away from. Vacation time is great way to unwind if you stay at a relaxing place instead of being in a crowd. Cottage life is becoming more and more in demand. Staying in a cottage on a lake allows you to go Bass fishing, swim, canoe, see some nature, privacy, star gaze and so much more. Lake Francis Cottages is located on a Private Inland Lake close to Owen Sound, Sauble Beach and everything you would like to see on the Bruce Peninsula. Make it a Private Ontario Cottage Getaway this year and give yourself and your family a deserving vacation.
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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
Bass Fishing Owen Sound and Georgian Bay Area
Fall Colors
Lake Francis is the best kept secret in the Bruce Peninsula. The air is clean, the water is fresh, the loons are calling and The Bass are waiting to be caught. Summer is Great but Fall is also a Beautiful time of year. The lake becomes very still for the fishermen and the trails becomes very tranquil for hikers looking to see wildlife. Sauble Beach Cottage Rentals will be quiet very soon and the strip will be saying goodbye to the many guests that have enjoyed the beach. It will become a ghost town until next year. Guests at Lake Francis Cottages take advantage of any season because of its location. Do something different and check out the Fall colors across the lake, horseback through the woods, see the many different waterfalls, hike the Bruce Trail, enjoy the crisp nights under the stars. Come and relax, read a book, barbecue, roast marshmellows, canoe around the lake or just kick back and smile as the Canadian Geese fly in for a stop on the lake before saying farewell.
May 22-31 Is Bird Festival Time At MacGregor Point Provincial Park
Many species of birds are arriving everyday in Ontario. May 22-31 is the 12th season this is celebrated at MacGregor Point Provincial Park. An average of 150 bird species have been recorded along the Lake Huron shoreline and up to the Bruce Peninsula (Lake Francis) in the past. The MacGregor Point Provincial Park Bird Festival offers many different activities, including morning, day and evening bird hikes. There will also be presentations on photography, butterflies, wildflowers, reptiles and many other wonders of nature. It is a very popular event and books up quite fast so pre-register as soon as possible. At the end of the day relax at your own Waterfront Cottage at Lake Francis Cottages and see many of the birds that you encountered while sitting at the lake. The feeders are out, the trees are leafing, the nests are being made and the warm weather is here, this is what they Love. So come and enjoy nature at its finest and get away from the hustle of the city for a weekend getaway or a week away with friends or family. MacGregor Point Provincial Park is approx. 45 min. from Lake Francis, a nice drive along the shores of Lake Huron. Take a look at the list of species you will most likely see here at Lake Francis and MacGregor Point Provincial Park on our Things To See And Do List. Come out and get some fresh air and see for yourself One Of God’s Wonders. For more info 519-389-6232