A highlight reel of a few local-based products, businesses and experiences that make products great for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts or for someone special who loves all things local.
Whether you’re hiking the Bruce Trail, strolling with the family, visiting a Grey County forest or exploring Grey Sauble Conservation Lands, hiking is a great getaway. From rocky, technical paths to mellow rail trails, we’ve got trails for all ages and abilities. Discover your options with Hiking 101.
Trip Ideas
Pack your camera and your hiking boots for the Blue Mountain and Scenic Caves Route. While the drive time on this route may be short, the potential for adventure is huge.
Many Grey County towns and villages are connected by community trail networks, often built on reclaimed rail lines. These community trail systems offer family-friendly hiking, cycling, skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.
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523 metres of cobble stone beach, spit, and wooded area; parking and picnic area; .4 km nature trail, please watch for poison ivy.
Leith
Parking, Picnic Area, Waterfront
Allan Park has over 10 km of trails within a Saugeen Conservation Authority managed forest. The trail system has been designed to cater to a wide range of nature lovers. The trails are suitable for beginner, intermediate, experienced and advanced users, reflecting specific levels of difficulty for both hiking and cross-country skiing purposes.
Hanover
At Last Adventures provides opportunities for clients to develop new skills, gain personal insight and build confidence in themselves. It is our vision to become recognized as a leader in the adventure tourism industry and to be the first choice for adventure in the Bruce Grey and surrounding area.At Last Adventures offers guided snowshoe hikes.
Owen Sound
Large Groups Welcome, Packages Available, Parking
This 8.5 acre park in the heart of Meaford is located along the Bighead River and is named for Beautiful Joe a dog who lived in Meaford many years ago who was the inspiration for a book titled in his name . Facilities at the park includes a pavilion that can be rented, picnic tables, walking trails, and a public washroom. This is a pet-friendly environment and throughout the park there are mon
Meaford
The Beaver Valley section of the Bruce Trail extends from Craigleith to Blantyre covering 113.1 km of main trail plus 50 km of side trails. It takes hikers across diverse landscapes from the top of the escarpment with grand views of Nottawasaga Bay & Beaver Valley, through fields & forests, creeks & waterfalls.
Meaford
Blue Mountain Resort is the largest mountain resort in Ontario, Canada.
Town of the Blue Mountains
Visitor Info, Paddling Access, Retail Outlet / Gift Shop
Our Area of the Bruce Trail runs from Lavender to Craigleith. The terrain changes abruptly as the Bruce Trail enters the Blue Mountains. Here are Ontario's best-known ski resorts, set among high bluffs interspersed with deep wide valleys. From the Trail there are excellent views of the rolling countryside and Nottawasaga Bay. We have wonderful hiking opportunities year round.
Collingwood
Bruce's Caves Conservation Area derives its greatest significance from the unique cave formations found along the escarpment face. These caves were formed by the wave action of post-glacial Lake Algonquin, 7,000 to 8,000 years ago.
Wiarton
Parking, Picnic Area, Washrooms, Trail Access
Clendenan Dam provides a great place to go fishing and hike a short trail on the south side of the dam. (as per the Provincial fishing regulations). Firemans' Park is located just around the corner where you will find picnic tables and a washroom.
Clarksburg
Trail Access
Durham Conservation Area is an ideal campground nestled along a picturesque stretch of the winding Saugeen River and boasts 2 sand beaches. With over 200 campsites, it is also just a leisurely trek into the heart of the Durham town centre. It covers over 61 ha (150 acres) including over 3 kms (2 miles) of Saugeen River frontage.
Durham
Parking, Picnic Area, Washrooms, Waterfront
Eagle Adventure operates year round offering a unique experience in customized outdoor adventures. Our company personnel are experienced in kayak, canoe, voyageur canoe, nordic walking/hiking, regular hiking and caving. We use our skills to take you on enjoyable and safe family adventures but have the skills to step it up to whitewater and overnight adventures if you wish.
Ravenna
Explorer's Tread is your ultimate outdoor adventure business. We provide four seasons of fun by specializing in trekking, backpacking, paddling, biking, snowshoeing and winter camping.
Lions Head
Fossil Glen is approximately 6km north of Owen Sound. Take 2nd Avenue West north out of Owen Sound (outside of the city it becomes Grey Road 1) through the hamlet of Balmy Beach about 1km north of Balmy Beach turn left on the East Linton side road and follow that west 1.7km to a sharp bend. Fossil Glen is on your left. Fossil Glen houses a multitude of fossils and recently opened in the summ
Georgian Bluffs
Parking, Picnic Area, Guided Hikes / Tours
Winter is so much fun!! Join us for a half day as we snowshoe through the Kolapore Uplands along the Bruce Trail. Or try something super cool.....caving. Exploring the underground world in the winter time is a unique experience and a lot of fun! We also offer snowshoe & wine tasting.
Heathcote
Large Groups Welcome, Packages Available, Parking, Waterfront, Guided Hikes / Tours, Scenic Tour, Paddling & Water Sport Gear
The Georgian Trail is an easy long-distance, non-motorized trail featuring beautiful scenery, trestle bridges, nearby parklands, campgrounds, marinas and dining facilities. Sandy beaches, such as Christie and Northwinds, are easily reached from the trail. There are 30 access points and parking is available throughout Collingwood, Thornbury and Meaford as well as at various roads in between.
Meaford
This multi-use trail is 77 km and begins at East Bayshore Road in Owen Sound and provides good views of Georgian Bay as the trail climbs in elevation and follows a wide arc east of the city and runs parallel to Highway 6 to Chatworth.
Owen Sound
This forest features a multi-use trail system with four main loops. The Bruce Trail crosses the northern portion of the property, and is designated as hiking only. Other permitted activities on the property include cycling, and seasonally, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling (by permit).
Owen Sound
This forest property has a mix of hardwoods and conifer plantations, and may be enjoyed through several permitted uses on the property, including horseback riding, hiking, and hunting. This property is connected to Grey Main - Grey County Forest 19.
Durham
Amongst scattered plantations of hardwood, spruce, and pine, this property features 2 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trail, maintained by a local snowmobile club in the winter months, and useable during other seasons by hikers. This forest property also permits ATV use, and its is maintained by a local ATV Club.
Markdale
This forest is a conifer plantation comprised of mainly spruce, pine, and eastern larch. Permitted uses include hiking, and hunting.
This forest includes a conifer plantation and naturally mixed hardwoods, as well as wetland areas with cedar strips at the west end of the property. Permitted uses on the property include hunting.
Durham
This forest property is an extensive natural area where the forest includes stands of sugar maple, pine, spruce, and cedar. Wetland communities add to the diversity, and Black Lake offers fishing for bass. About 6 kilometres of trails groomed by a local snowmobile club. Other uses of trails include riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding.
This forest features a good mix of plantations, hardwoods, and wetland areas. Permitted uses include cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and snowmobiling (by permit), there are 2 kilometres of trails, groomed in the winter by local snowmobile clubs.
Hanover
A one kilometre trail is groomed for snowmobiling by the Klondyke Snowmobile Club, and connects to the other trails on the north and south sides of the property. Permitted activities include cross country skiing, hunting, snowmobiling (by permit), snowshoeing (off the ski tracks), cycling, and hiking. Seven kilometres of cross country ski trails are groomed and a track is set annually by the
Markdale