Lifestyle Activities
Winter Activities
- Georgian Peaks Ski Club: Premier skiing and snowboarding with the highest vertical drop
in Ontario and runs for all levels.
- Blue Mountain Resort: Just minutes away, offering more ski slopes, night skiing, and après-
ski options.
- Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing: Explore the beautiful trails around Georgian Bay
and along the Bruce Trail.
- Ice Climbing: Try ice climbing at Metcalfe Rock or in the Beaver Valley.
- Snowmobile Trails: Access scenic, well-maintained snowmobile trails in the Blue
Mountains and Grey County.
Spring Activities
- Apple Blossom Touring: Take scenic drives or bike rides along the Apple Pie Trail to see
orchards in bloom.
- Hiking: Enjoy hiking at the nearby Pretty River Valley Provincial Park and Duncan
Escarpment Nature Reserve.
- Waterfalls: Visit local waterfalls like Eugenia Falls and Hogg’s Falls as the snowmelt
enhances their beauty.
- Fishing & Fly-Fishing: Spring
Summer Activities
- Beaches & Water Sports: Swim, sail, kayak, or paddleboard on Georgian Bay at local
beaches like Northwinds Beach and Craigleith Provincial Park.
- Golfing: Tee off at the nearby Georgian Bay Club or Lora Bay Golf Course.
- Hiking & Biking: Access scenic hiking and biking trails, including the Georgian Trail,
stretching from Collingwood to Meaford.
- Wine & Cider Tasting: Explore local wineries and cideries, such as Georgian Hills
Vineyards and Thornbury Village Cidery.
- Boating: Enjoy boating and yacht clubs in Thornbury or Meaford for great sailing and
water sports.
- Farmers Markets: Visit the Thornbury and Clarksburg Farmers Markets for local produce,
crafts, and more.
Fall Activities
- Fall Colours: Experience the stunning autumn leaves while hiking or driving along the Blue
Mountains and Escarpment.
- Apple Picking: Visit U-Pick orchards along the Apple Pie Trail during harvest season.
- Cycling: The cooler temperatures make for perfect road or mountain biking along the
many trails.
- Culinary Experiences: Dine at farm-to-table restaurants featuring fresh local produce and
seasonal dishes.
- Pumpkinfest & Fall Festivals: Enjoy local fall events like the Pumpkinfest in nearby
Meaford.
Year-Round Activities
- Scenic Caves Nature Adventures: Open year-round for guided tours, zip-lining, and cave
explorations.
- The Bruce Trail: Hike parts of the famous Bruce Trail, which runs along the Niagara
Escarpment with incredible views of Georgian Bay.
- Thornbury Village: Explore boutique shops, art galleries, and gourmet restaurants.
- Clarksburg Arts Community: Known as ‘Artsburg,’ this area offers galleries, studios, and
workshops with local artists.
- Spa & Wellness: Relax at one of the local spas, such as Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain,
offering year-round outdoor baths and treatments.
- Cycling Tours: Explore the area on organized cycling tours or self-guided routes along
scenic byways.
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