Outdoor Activities
is located in Southwestern Ontario
Known for the Beautiful Waterfalls, Spa’s, Museums, Fishing,
Northern Lights, Underground Railroad, Historic Walking Tours, Harrison Park.
There is something for everyone to explore.
There are four popular waterfalls that spill from the rocky Niagara Escarpment near Owens Sound, rushing into nearby rivers and streams: Inglis, Jones, Indian, and Weaver’s Creeks Falls in Harrison Park.
Each is less than 10 kilometers from the downtown Visitor Information Centre, so you can tour all in one day, or simply take your time and choose one or two on each visit.
Jones, Inglis * Weaver’s Creek Falls are linked by marked trails, offering a fantastic experience for avid hikers, don’t forget your camera!
Getting to know the falls a little bit more: Waterfalls bring certain tranquility to our lives.
Inglis Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region, an 18-meter high cascade on the Bruce Trail where the Sydenham River meets the Niagara Escarpment.
Within the 200 hectares of the Inglis Falls Conservation Area where you will find 7.42 km of hiking trails, including access to the Bruce Trails which links to Harrison Park.
There are more than 20 species of ferns here, old-growth forest, along with over 600 years old cedars, glacial “potholes” offers a fanatic view of the valley into Owen Sound.
18-meter cascade
Admission: May to October: $5 per car, or $1 per person if on a bus
River Source: Sydenham River
Open: Year-round
Access Difficulty: Easy
Is a hidden gem at the end of the short boardwalk through the hardwood forest.
In the summer, it’s a cool, shaded oasis along with the spring-fed Weavers Creek.
Miniature plunge and cascade
Admission: Free
Open: Year-round
River Source: Weavers Creek
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Walking Time: 5 minutes along the boardwalk, please keep in mind that the boardwalk is on private property, please be respectful.
Plunges 12 meters over the Niagara Escarpment just west of Owens Sound on the Pottawatomi River.
It’s located within the 116-acre Pottawatomi Conservation Area.
Cascade
Admission: Free
Open Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
River Source: Pottawatomi River
Access Difficulty: Moderate
Discover a gorgeous horseshoe-shaped bridal veil waterfall in the 12 hectare Indian Falls Conservation Area.
Follow for about a 1-kilometer trail from the parking lot along the Indian River to the top of the falls.
The trail can be a little rough, so be careful.
There are many unique rock formations and the view of the gorge will make the hike in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Plunge
Admission: Free
Open Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
River Source: Indian River
Access Difficulty: Challenging
Walking Time: 20 minutes from the parking lot
Nature at its Best!
This is an Award-Winning Spa featuring Thermal Baths, Messages, Steam/Haman, Sauna, Hydrotherapy.
Treat yourself, you deserve it after a difficult year.
You have a couple of options, something I really enjoy when visiting around the world is staying in smaller establishments, like B & B's.
Located in the Georgian Bay City of Owen Sound.
The Highland Manor is a beautiful 1872, with 7500 sq. ft. Victorian mansion.
In the summer, after a day of taking in the stunning scenery of the Bruce Peninsula, relax and enjoy a nice glass of something cool.
Some of the rooms hold up to 4 people.
Enjoy your stay!
Yes, there sure is.
Beautiful Caribbean looking beaches 😮
One of the most photogenic beaches is located in Bruce Peninsula National Park, near the town of Tobermory. Reached via an easy 30-minutes hike through the forest, Indian Head Cove is a small beach surrounded by cliffs and rock shelves jutting out into the water.
The Grotto, a shore cave that you can climb down into. Nearby, you'll also find a rock feature known as Natural Arch.
It's really important to have really good walking/hiking shoes :)
Bug spray a must, you have many options for bug spray,
Avon Skin so soft I have always found did a great job.
Bring water, so easy to get dehydrated, a good option is backpack water supply its easy to carry and has great storage as well.
First Aid Pack, Sun Protection, Compas just in case you get lost.
Join me next week as we continue to explore Canada.