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Rentals Sauble Beach Ontario
Our cottage rentals are clean and cozy waterfront accommodations, each on a separate property with a private dock, exclusive access to the private lake, and your own canoe to use during your stay. The 2 bedroom cottage also has a great playhouse for the kids!
We have a 3 bedroom cottage and 2 bedroom cottage waiting for you and your family or friends! We have Great reviews and pictures on Trip Advisor and Fip Key- (http://www.flipkey.com/sauble-beach-cottage-rentals/p292890/) The 3 bedroom cottage is available year-round and can sleep 9 people. The 2 bedroom cottage sleeps 6 and can accomodate guests three seasons out of the year. Both are well-maintained and fully stocked for your convenience. Call Today for 2012 bookings!
Festival Of The Northern Lights
Festival of Northern Lights Owen Sound
Last weekend family came in from Windsor Ontario and we walked the Northern Lights. The kids as well as the adults were captivated by over 350 lighted displays and more than 18 kilometers of glittering lights strung along the banks of the Sydenham River in downtown Owen Sound. This display is lit daily from 5 pm to 11 pm. Many downtown stores, specialty shops and restaurants are open. Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride and capture the warmth and spirit of the Holiday Season as the Festival celebrates with eight weeks of special events, making Owen Sound the place to be this winter. The Chi-Cheemaun has also just arrived at its home for the winter docked along the harbour in down town Owen Sound.
Chi-Cheemaun-Big Canoe In Owen Sound
The Big Canoe was to arrive in Owen Sounds harbour last night at 10pm. and will be docked along the wall till spring. The ferry was on its way back from Thunder Bay after an extensive inspection. The cost for repairs and work was to total approx. 1.7 million dollars. Make your way this morning to down town Owen Sound to finish up some last minute shopping and you will see the Big Canoe is back and at home for the winter.
Fergus Truck Show
The Fergus Truck Show has grown to be North America’s largest truck show, both in paid attendance and the number of the big truck. The Fergus Truck Show is proud to feature over 150 million dollars worth of trucks, trailers, equipment, accessories and more, on display. The event is held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportplex, located at 550 Belsyde Avenue, Fergus, Ontario. The Fergus Truck Show has been entertaining guests for 25 years. It also rents close to 50 acres for camping, parking and show space. There is rough camping and some hydro sites are available at the grounds. Fergus is located approximately 60 miles west of Toronto, Ontario. Friday July 22nd Entertainment- Tribute Bands will rock the night away playing CCR, Kiss and Bryan Adams. Saturday July 23 2011 Line Up is No Tribute it is The Real Brad James, Emerson Drive and Moonshine. This is the 25th annual Fergus Truck Show for more info http://www.fergustruckshow.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 The Fergus Truck Show, 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/
Summerfolk 2011 Owen Sound Ontario
The Georgian Bay Folk Society offers an opportunity for musicians to get on the Summerfolk stage! Saturday, March 26 at the Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound at 7:00pm. This event is held the last Saturday in March each year. Twelve acts perform at Last Chance in hopes of securing a place in the Summerfolk lineup and will be able to perform on the main stage. Come out and find out who that will be! This is a Great night to listen to some great music. Tickets available at the door. Featuring performances by young musicians 21 years of age and under, Discoveries is a series of Showcase events that will bring the brightest and best to the Summerfolk stage. 3 acts will be chosen to play at Summerfolk. Come and check it out – you will be amazed by the talent and enthusiasm of these young performers. For more info http://www.summerfolk.org/ http://www.lakefranciscottages.com/
92.3 THE DOCK-Owen Sound
If you like Alice Cooper, Super Tramp, The Eagles, Beatles, Rolling Stones anything from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s you will Love 92.3 THE DOCK. Whether you live or are vacationing Owen Sound, Sauble Beach, Port Elgin, Tobermory or the SouthHampton Area all of THE BRUCE PENINSULA are enjoying the hosts of 92.3 Bob and Diane. They will take you on a journey down memory lane. You will know the words to every song they play. They play the Greatest hits of all time.” So the next time you are staying at Lake Francis Cottages or any other place in the Bruce Peninsula don’t forget to enjoy our newest station 92.3 THE DOCK. http://www.lakefranciscottages.com/
Owen Sound Tourism and Attractions
Owen Sound Tourism and Attractions bring many many visitors year after year. The Owen Sound Visitors Information Centre has books and maps to help you find the perfect places to go and stay whether you are in downtown Owen Sound, Sauble Beach or anywhere throughout The Beautiful Bruce Peninsula. Some of these include Harrison Park, Inglis Falls, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Mill Dam & Fish Ladder, Marine & Rail Museum, the most incredible sunsets in the world on Lake Huron in Sauble Beach and soooooooooooooo much more. The snow can be falling, the birds can be nesting or the leaves are changing it doesn’t really matter THE BRUCE PENINSULA has become one of the most Wonderful tourist destinations in the World. Lake Francis Cottages is a perfect location to relax at the end of an incredible day. Call today 519-371-6580
Owen Sound Festival Of Northern Lights
THE FESTIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS Put on a warm coat, snow pants, Sorrel boots, a warm hat and mitts and go outside. Enjoy a lovely dinner at one of Owen Sound Specialty Cafes. Walk along the banks of the Sydenham River while sipping a hot chocolate gazing at The Northern Lights. The Northern Lights are a lighted display of approx. 350 different themes in an array of bright colors. Bus tours throughout Ontario come to see this incredible scene. What a Wonderful way enjoy the holiday season.
Cottages Sauble Beach
Cottages Sauble Beach
Cottages Sauble Beach and the area are getting ready for the busy May long weekend. Hoping that we get a change in the weather. Last year we all bundled up by a warm fire and roasted hot dogs. Many events will take place this summer here in Owen Sound check out these up and coming events on past blogs posted on Lake Francis Cottages site.
THOMBOYS POWERSPORTS AND EQUIPMENT-VICTORY DEMO RIDES
Lake Francis Cottages
Thomboys Powersports And Equipment Victory Demo Rides. April 20-21 2010. Must have a valid license. Springmount Corners Hwy. 6 & 21 Owen Sound. More info 519-372-0937. Make it a Great Getaway weekend with friends and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes from THOMBOYS.