Trip Ideas

This series of blogs, itinerary ideas and even some local insights to Grey County will be helpful in planning your visit.  There may be hidden gems you didn't know about, and new experiences that you won't want to miss.

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owen sound fall fair

Fall fairs are ingrained in Grey County's history. Most still celebrate the season the way it has been done for well over a century in rural Ontario, with livestock and trained animal shows; bake-offs; fruit, vegetable, flower and preserve contests; parades; quilt and art shows; farm equipment displays; BBQ dinners and live entertainment. 

Aerial view of Motopark tracks and trail system near Chatsworth Ontario.

Grey County has some amazing terrain for epic off-road adventures but before you head out on your ATV, you need to know where you’re actu

visitors at georgian hills vineyard
So, you like to travel right? Explore new places, eat different foods, take pictures and share them with your Instagram friends? We challenge you to take the Grey County Tourist Challenge this year. Why? Because Tourism Matters in Grey County.
strawberries from Dykstra farms at Owen Sound market

Farmers' markets across Grey are up and running for the 2019 season. With the exception of Owen Sound (which is open year-round) most market are open from Victoria Day weekend or shortly after, just in time for the first local harvests, until Thanksgiving weekend.

Couple Enjoying Grey County

Original blog by Kimberley Marquis of Chic Confidential | March 2019

So, if you guys were following along on Insta-stories a couple weeks ago, you already know that Andrew and I headed on a little romantic getaway to Grey County for the weekend. And what a spectacular weekend it was!

purchasing veggies at Owen Sound Farmers' Market

June is around the corner, which means locally grown and raised food is everywhere in Grey! Farmers’ markets are a great way for visitors to discover lots of fresh, local foods in one place and to meet the people who grow, raise and make it.

We have six wonderful markets you can visit in Grey.

Glass art in studio

Grey County is home to many talented artists and fall is the best time to tour the backroads while visiting their unique studios. Locally, there are five studio tours running from late August until Thanksgiving weekend.

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