Thornbury
Located in the Beaver Valley at the mouth of the Beaver River, Thornbury is a community offering year-round pleasures. Whether you come to fish or ski, golf or curl, sail or cycle, Thornbury's amenities will appeal to you. If indoor activities are more your style, the remarkable L. E. Shore Memorial Library should be on your list.Historical Facts
- First called Rankin's Landing for the area's surveyor, Charles Rankin
- Early mills used the power of the Beaver River
- Important as a trading centre for the Beaver Valley
- In more recent times, a prominent apple-growing area
Visitor Services
- The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce Info Centre, Thornbury
- Public boat launch Bruce Street at Thornbury Harbour Park
Community Facilities and Points of Interest
- Ski resorts nearby at Blue Mountain, Osler, Craigleith, The Peaks and Alpine
- Scenic Caves
- Golf courses, curling, fishing, beach
- Georgian Cycle and Ski Trail
- L.E. Shore Public Library
- Raven Golf & Country Club at Lora Bay
Annual Events
- Thornbury's Old Fashioned Christmas
- Lobsterfest
- Chili Cookoff
- Jazz in the Park
Additional Resources
The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce
