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Explore & Discover
Bruce-Grey Region
www.escapetogreybruce.ca
escapetogreybruce.ca • 2020 1
Tobermory
WIARTON KEPPEL
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Wiarton Keppel International Airport is proudly owned and
operated by the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The Airport welcomes
commercial and recreational pilots, visitors and business professionals
to our facility which is conveniently located just two hours north of
Toronto on the Bruce Peninsula and Niagara Escarpment.
Lion’s Head
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. . . the adventures are endless!
In spite of the global coronavirus pandemic,
Grey and Bruce Counties remain a wonderful
place to visit, with clean air, lakes and rivers,
miles of trails and the beauty of Lake Huron/
Georgian Bay at our doorstep.
Our tourism operators are working hard
to keep everyone safe, and appreciate your
cooperation with the Covid-19 rules put in
place to protect us all.
We hope to see you soon!
We are all in this together!
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9 Bruce Peninsula National Park 36 Waterfalls of Grey County 7 Tobermory
10 Parks Canada Visitor Centre 39 Bruce Trail Conservancy 9 Bruce Peninsula National Park
10 Orchids and Singing Sands 44 A Cyclist’s Dream 11 Miller Lake
12 Lions Head Lighthouse 45 Grey Roots Museum & 11 Lion’s Head
15 Greig’s Caves Archives 15 Hope Bay
47 Scenic Caves Nature 16 Red Bay
17 Birders Take Flight
Adventures 19 Wiarton
17 Gardeners & Plant Lovers
48 Blue Mountain Resorts 21 Sauble Beach
22 Hit the Beach
50 Winter Adventures 27 Owen Sound
23 Incredible Paddling
51 La Scandinave Spa 42 Georgian Bluffs
24 Bruce County Museum &
52 Hit the Trails in Grey Bruce 46 Meaford
Cultural Centre
54 Fish On 48 Blue Mountain
28 Tom Thomson Art Gallery
55 West Grey
31 Community Waterfront 57 Ride Grey Bruce
56 Town of Hanover
Heritage Centre 60 Greenock Swamp Tours
58 Brockton
32 Billy Bishop Home & Museum 61 Where to Stay in Grey Bruce
65 Perth County
32 Owen Sound Library
68 Cobble Beach
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Tobermory:
Tip of the Peninsula Lorna Rouse
The village consists of two deep,
natural harbours called Little Tub & Big Tub
Tobermory was originally named Collins Harbour, but by home. Admission is by donation, and well worth the visit.
the 1850s the Scottish immigrants who were fishing the Big Tub Harbour is the deepest natural harbour on the
area had renamed it Tobermory for their seacoast fishing Great Lakes and is home to two shipwrecks.
and diving village on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Today, The Sweepstakes, a schooner built in 1867 which sank
the village still maintains the charm of a fishing village in 1885, and the City of Grand Rapids built in 1870 and
from another era. Take a leisurely walk around Little Tub sank October of 1907. Both vessels are visible from the
Harbour, follow the bricked sidewalks past the numerous glass bottom tour boats that run out of Tobermory from
flowerbeds and visit the many quaint and unique shops, May – October, weather permitting. These boats also have
stores, restaurants and galleries. tours which will drop you off at Flower Pot Island to allow
Two miles south of the village of Tobermory is the a few hours to explore.
St. Edmunds Museum. The museum is in a settlement Modern, affordable accommodation is available in
school built in 1898. The main floor deals with the fishing, Tobermory, as well as a wide range of dining experiences.
lumbering and farming of the ancestors. The second floor Don’t leave the Bruce Peninsula without enjoying a
deals with the rich marine history. There is also a log cabin whitefish or prime rib dinner of locally raised Bruce
built in 1875 and totally furnished like a 19th century County beef.
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Respect the Beauty of the Bruce!
Keep The Bruce Clean & Green
Visitors to the Bruce Peninsula will see our green Remember that we share our space with many other
slogan posted throughout the area. Keeping the animals that forage for food in our wastes areas so closing
Bruce Clean and green reminds us that the beauty of trash containers is essential. We encourage you to plan your
our peninsula should be respected by all who visit or visit well and remember that we should “take only pictures
and leave only footprints” so that not only you but all
live here, so that it will remain healthy for all future
future generations will also be able to enjoy the beauty of
generations. “The Bruce.”
As you visit the National Parks on the Bruce pick up a
Started as a grassroots response to the large visitor influx to green bag and you can support the “clean and green” spirit.
the area, Keep the Bruce Clean & Green volunteers promote Litter is the number one violation to our environment.
ecological citizenship around the peninsula. The need to Dispose of your litter in the larger trash and recycle bins,
support the natural environment to keep it beautiful has provided.
the people of the peninsula banding together. Look for the
folks wearing white t-shirts with the slogan on it and stop to
chat with them. They will gladly point out places for proper
disposal of trash along with directions to areas of interest.
In preparation for your trip to the Bruce it might be
helpful to keep in mind that we can all help to keep the
environment healthy. Plan to take along refillable liquid
containers for drinking water. There are water filling
stations around the villages. Pack your picnics with reusable
containers to decrease the amount of waste that ends up in
the landfill sites.
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Bruce Peninsula
National Park Nemesia Cabral
The 127 km² park is located near the tip of the
Bruce Peninsula and can be accessed from Fathom Five National Marine Park
Highway 6 on Cyprus Lake Road, Emmett Lake Canada’s first national marine conservation area encom-
Road or Dorcas Bay Road. passing 113 km² consists of 20 islands and part of the lake
bottom and waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
The park’s shoreline cliffs are a part of the spectacular It is very much alive, being an ecosystem that includes
Niagara Escarpment, which in many places are eroded to all the aquatic and island life, the water, and the myriad
create caves, unusual rock shapes, pitting and overhangs. of food chains that are its engines. Because water flows
As a consequence, each location along this 20 km Georgian freely within the Great Lakes system, its health depends
Bay shore has remarkable features. The Bruce Trail follows a lot on what is happening elsewhere in the basin. Fathom
the shoreline climbing up 40 metre high cliffs providing Five is clean and clear and home to many species of fish
some of the best hiking and scenic lookouts in Ontario. and over 20 shipwrecks! The park has gained a reputation
The park has the largest block of contiguous forest in for excellent scuba diving and snorkelling. Divers must
southwestern Ontario, which is critical in maintaining the register at the Park Canada Visitor Centre or either of the
peninsula ecosystem. The Bruce Peninsula is home to 42 species local dive shops located in Tobermory.
of orchids that are at their peak in mid-June. Huge waves of
migrating birds – everything from Blackburnian Warblers to Flowerpot Island
Rough-legged Hawks – move through the park during spring The jewel of Fathom Five National Marine Park, Flowerpot
and fall. The Cyprus Lake area features a 242-site campground Island is famous for its iconic natural rock pillars. It is a
including 10 yurt accommodations, swimming and canoeing must-see visitor attraction. Come to marvel at rock pillars,
on Cyprus Lake and hiking on an extensive network of trails. visit an historical lightstation, swim in crystal-clear waters
During the summer months, visitation to the park is high and enjoy a relaxing picnic – all in one spot. With ongoing
with parking lots reaching capacity daily. Parking is limited repairs and improvements to island facilities, the stairs
for visitors wishing to hike to the Grotto area and there is to the cave will be closed. The five km trip to the island
no shuttle or taxi service. New timed parking system is in begins in Tobermory’s picturesque harbour. During spring,
place for the Grotto. Visit www.pc.gc.ca /grotto for details. summer and fall, tour boats operate on a regular schedule
Plan ahead before making the trip to the park and once here, if the weather is favourable. While cruising to the island,
make the Visitor Center your first stop to get information on you are surrounded by the beautiful waters of Canada’s
parking availability and things to do. Consider visiting the first National Marine Park. Plan to spend a half-day or so
park in the spring or fall and take advantage of the orchids on Flowerpot Island to have ample time to explore and
in bloom or the fall colours! If you’re planning on staying relax. Six tenting sites are available for primitive camping
overnight, it is important to make your reservations ahead (registration at the Visitor Centre in Tobermory is required
of time as availability is extremely limited during the peak in advance). Campfires are not permitted on the island.
season. Make campsite reservations by calling 877.737.3783 Help keep the island clean by using the designated garbage
or visit www.reservations.pc.gc.ca. Don’t forget to plan receptacles at the trail head, or better yet, carry your garbage
ahead! off the island.
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Parks Canada
Parks Canada Orchids and
Visitor Centre Singing Sands
Make the state-of-the-art Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Singing Sands is located on Dorcas Bay,
Tobermory your first stop to plan your stay and learn about Bruce just west of Highway 6, about a 10 minute
Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park! drive south from Tobermory. This is a
popular spot because of the shallow sand
The visitor centre is the “front door” to the two national parks on the beach for swimming and the abundance of
Bruce. Friendly on site staff are there to help you plan your stay and wildflowers, including orchids, which grow
provide up to date details on parking, interpretive programs, and other in a diverse array of habitats. There are 44
attractions throughout the region. varieties of orchids found here.
As you walk through the gallery, you’ll learn about the different If you are a wildflower lover, visit
geological forces that have shaped the peninsula and the First Nations from late May through late June to see the
peoples that have lived on the Bruce Peninsula since time immemorial. succession of blooms.
Learn about the animals and plants that call this home and the ecological
connections that support the largest contiguous forest in Southwestern
Ontario. Interactive and multi-media displays will take you underwater
to explore the shipwrecks and connect you with the rich marine heritage
of the region.
Before heading out on the trail, relax in the high definition theatre for a
virtual adventure through the parks, from deep shipwrecks to a helicopter
high above the cliff-rimmed shoreline of Georgian Bay. Outside, climb the
20 metre tower for a panoramic view of the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, the
surrounding waters and islands of Fathom Five. The Bruce Trail crosses
the deck of the visitor centre and following the trail past the tower will
take you to one of the most scenic segments of shoreline on Georgian Bay.
To get to the visitor centre, turn off Highway 6 and follow Chi sin tib
dek Road across from the RBC bank in Tobermory. Or enjoy the 5 minute
walk from downtown by following Head Street and the Bruce Trail. The
visitor centre is from May to October. And a there is an entry fee. For more
information, visit: www.pc.gc.ca/fathomfive or www.pc.gc.ca/grotto.
10 ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020 Ram’s Head, Brendan ToewsSummerhouse Park Walter Warder
Miller Lake Lion’s Head
The Largest Inland Lake of the North Bruce Peninsula. Lion’s Head is located on the shores of Isthmus Bay and
The lake is a hidden gem, surrounded by majestic sits on the 45th parallel, halfway to the North Pole.
hardwood forests and inviting wetlands.
The villages’ central location on the Peninsula makes it ideal
Miller Lake provides a quiet, peaceful retreat to savour the for exploring the Bruce Peninsula. It was named for the rock
haunting echoes of the loon, or the many other species of formation located on the east escarpment. The first settlers
birds and other wildlife that make Miller Lake their home. who waded ashore, having arrived by boat, thought it
Enjoy a day in a canoe or kayak exploring the nine resembled a lion’s head in profile. Further into the harbour,
kilometres of varied shoreline, or test your luck fishing. you will find a great marina and docking facility, a sandy
Conveniently situated between the grand cliffs of Georgian beach with a playground.
Bay and the rocky shallows of the Huron Shoreline. Come and view the rock face of the “Lion’s Head,” from
the observation deck at the Lighthouse, where mechanical
binoculars have been installed to provide you with a close
up view. Come down at dusk and join other astronomers
who are eager to share their knowledge of the dark skies,
on Friday and Saturday nights. The stars are so bright and
plentiful you’ll think you can almost reach out and touch
them. Lion’s Head is designated as a Dark Skies community
and home to Bayside Astronomy.
Harbourside Music, hosts free concerts on Friday
evenings during July and August. On Saturdays, there is a
farmer’s market in the morning down at the beach, which
runs from Victoria Day till Thanksgiving weekend.
Lion’s Head has long been a favourite hiking destination
on the Bruce Trail, thanks to its accessibility, rugged terrain
and expansive views. The trails are challenging but not
formidable and most routes can be enjoyed in an afternoon. A
parking lot on Moore Street provides access to the trailhead.
Rising through the forest and meadow, the trail climbs
up through cedars and along the limestone cliffs past several
lookouts, until it reaches the highest elevation at the Lion’s
Head Lookout. From this spectacular vista, one can see
down to the Village of Lion’s Head and Isthmus Bay to
the south-west, sweep around the whole of the coast of
Whipporwill Bay to the west, and reach across to White
Bluff and further north, to Smokey Head. Soaring birds, a
bracing wind and the turquoise clear waters far below make
this a view to remember.
Ambitious? Consider a loop hike involving the side
Continued on page 14
Mary Vann escapetogreybruce.ca • 2020 11The Saga of the Lion’s Head Lighthouse
1903 1983 & 1984
The first navigational aid was a red light, at the end of Students, led by the direction of their teacher Brian
the Lion’s Head harbour dock. It was a square, tubular Swanton of the Bruce Peninsula District School, built a
lantern hoisted upon a pole and located on the outer replica of the original structure. They used the original
end of the breakwater at a cost of $197.16. plans with funding provided by the local Rotary Club.
The students’ tower wasn’t a replacement for the metal
1911 light tower that still sat unlit on the nearby shoreline.
In November plans for a lighthouse were prepared to
replace the light on a pole. 2000
A violent storm damaged the metal pole and the coast
1913 guard decided to replace it with the student built
J. C. Kennedy of Owen Sound was paid $825.22 to replica. Once again, a proper functioning lighthouse
construct a square, pyramidal tower on the breakwater. proudly marked the Lion’s Head harbour.
This lighthouse was knocked off the wharf in the Great
Storm of November 8, 1913. It was recovered from 2020
the south beach by John H Tyndall. W.B. Lamont A vicious storm in January demolished the tower.
was paid $341.60 to repair it and restore to its original Officials of Northern Bruce Peninsula immediately
location in 1914. decided to rebuild the lighthouse. They are accepting
donations and volunteer help, so the community can
1919 once again take ownership of their lighthouse. It will be
The lighthouse was moved further back on the wharf located at the original spot that it sat on in 1919, 40 feet
to reduce the possible damage from the storms. west of its’ last location. Brian Swanton and Douglas
Hill are leading the charge to get the lighthouse to once
1933 again, proudly shine on the shores of Lion’s Head.
Fire caused more damage to it, but once again it was
repaired and restored to its original location.
1969
The Canadian Coast Guard arrived early one morning,
dismantled the light and burned it at the local landfill.
It was replaced with a metal tower topped with a
flashing light. Locals were enraged and pressed the
coast guard for an explanation. They were told it was
“rotten beyond repair.”
12 ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020 Benjamin MadillLion’s Head
Lighthouse
Gill Ireland, Taste Kitchen
HEAD LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS • Charles Knapp, 1903-1912 • Peter Brady, 1912-1924 • Ivan Butchart, 1924-1956 • Ed Rouse, 1956-1969
The generosity of residents and cottagers,
past and present, has been widespread. As we
continue to receive donations and offers for
volunteer labour, we anticipate the lighthouse
will truly be rebuilt by the community.
1. G
iven popular demand, if you would like
to lend financial support, MNBP will be
accepting tax-deductible donations to
help with reconstruction costs. Cash,
cheque or credit card donations will be
received by the Municipal Office at
56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head,
Ontario NOH 1W0 or by telephone
519-793-3522.
2. T
o share your own story of the
Lion’s Head Lighthouse or to volunteer,
please send us an email at
lighthouselegacie@northernbruce.ca
The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion’s Head, ON NOH 1W0
Phone: 519-793-3522
Fax: 519-793-3823
info@northernbruce.ca
escapetogreybruce.ca • 2020 13Joanne Leman
Lions Head Beach Motel
Continued from page 11
trails, lookouts and points of interest. Embark from the
Moore Street parking lot to the Lion’s Head Lookout,
around the point down through birch, maple, poplar and
beech forests to the sprawling stoney beach of McKay’s
Harbour. Return to the main trail via the side trail, to
complete a satisfying afternoon adventure. Other paths
find the high elevation lookout at Gun Point with its grand
views of Georgian Bay, and the Geodetic Side Trail which
marks 45 degrees North Latitude.
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14 ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020Hope Bay:
A Thriving Cottage Community
Cedarholme Bed & Breakfast and Cottages, Lynn McCurdy
As you head south from Lion’s Head or north from
Wiarton on Bruce Road 9, you will arrive at Hope
CEDARHOLME
Bed & Breakfast and Cottages
Bay, a thriving cottage community with a natural
108 Beech Street, Hope Bay
sand beach. South Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 2T0
The Bruce Trail travels through Hope Bay north to
Cape Dundas overlooking Hope Bay, where it passes
a number of Glacial Potholes. Hope Bay is home to a www.cedarholmebb.com
Bed & Breakfast and cottage rentals. Area attractions 519-534-3705
within a ten minute drive include the Bruce Peninsula
Mountain Bike Park, Cape Croker Indian Reserve and
Campground, operated by the Chippewas of Nawash,
and the reopened Greig’s Caves which offers ten caves
for exploring. In 1981 portions of the movie “Quest For
Fire” were filmed on location in the caves. The views are
spectacular. Be sure to wear appropriate hiking footwear.
With the beautiful sunrises, peaceful beach and great
hiking, Hope Bay continues to be a popular and relaxing
retreat on the Bruce Peninsula.
Open Daily – May to Thanksgiving
HOURS: Spring and Fall 9 am – 5 pm / Summer 9 am – 6 pm
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519.377.8762
407 Scenic Caves Rd
Northern Bruce Peninsula
GPS Coordinates: 44.95117_81.141039
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N. Bruce Peninsula
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Red Bay Bruce Peninsula
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Plant Sales, Landscape & Design
Estate of
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Sunday Concert Series
Beaten Track
519-534-2483
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Bluewater Park Campground, Wiarton
Overnight & Seasonal Sites - Open May 15-October 15
Hot showers, accessible washrooms, dumping station, playground,
boat launch, splash pad, swimming pool, Bruce Trail access,
& Worth It
adult fitness equipment, ball diamond, tennis courts, Wi-Fi hot spot, Red Bay is a true naturalist’s retreat.
historical Train Station, beautiful view of Colpoy’s Bay
Many orchids and rare ferns are found in the two parks:
Inquiries welcome Petrel Point, just north of Red Bay, and Red Bay Conserv-
May 15-Oct 15: 519-534-1400 ext. 316 ation Area at Reid Point, west of the Red Bay Park and
Jan 2-May 14: 519-534-1400 ext. 132
www.southbrucepeninsula.com
Home of
Wiarton Willie beach. Sprinklings of pink, mauve, red, blue and yellow
that fill the wetland through the seasons can only inspire
a passion for nature. Petrel Point Nature Reserve is a spec-
tacular example of Great Lakes Coastal Meadow Marsh,
a very rare habitat. Changes in elevation in the fen separ-
ate distinct communities of plants, many of them are rare.
Petrel Point is home to many unusual wildflowers due to
its basic acidic groundwater which is the result of dissolved
calcium carried upwards from the limestone bedrock. A
dense white cedar swamp surrounds the meadow marshes.
This meadow marsh supports a diverse family of carnivor-
ous plants, including Horned Bladderworts, Sundews and
Pitcher Plants. Orchid lovers will find Showy Lady Slip-
pers, Rose Pogonias, Grass-pink, Purple-fringed Orchids
and Broad-leaved Twayblade scattered throughout. Due to
the delicacy of the plant life, visitors must explore from the
walkways provided.
Pop into Earthbound Gardens where you can purchase
Native Plants.
Red Bay Tent & Trailer Park White Trilliums, Lorna Rouse
16 ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020Indigo Bunting, Brendan Toews
Heritage Guest House & Gardens
Birders Gardeners &
Take Flight Plant Lovers
Birding Hotspots The Rural Gardens of Grey and Bruce Counties are natural
• Bognor Marsh – Red tailed hawk, Ruffed Grouse, destinations for those passionate about gardening. This
Great Egrets network of private gardens offers both inspiration and
knowledge for your own gardening desires. Come and
• Cabot Head – Dyers Bay – Ontario’s premier area for
explore the diverse garden experiences these spectacular
Red-necked Grebes
rural gardens and landscapes offer you. For more ideas visit
• Chantry Island – A Federal bird sanctuary. 50,000 www.ruralgardens.ca
birds on the island during breeding season
• Grotto – Cypress Lake – Visit in May during Spring Combine these garden sites with the natural beauty of
migration. Follow path from Head of Trails Parking Grey-Bruce. Explore hiking trails, waterfalls, historic light-
• Gauley’s Bay – Stokes Bay – Shorebirds & Bald Eagles houses, Bruce Peninsula rare orchids and ferns, rugged
(almost guaranteed) coastline and beautiful beaches.
• Hibou Conservation Area – Harlequin Ducks, Black
capped chickadees, Bald Eagles, Mute Swans Some Member Gardens:
• Inglis Falls – Owen Sound – Northern Oriole, Pileated Artemesia Daylilies
Woodpecker, Blue Jays Essentially Lavender
• Isaac Lake – Wiarton – Nesting marsh birds ie Sandhill Ginkgo Footprints
Crane Morland Place
• Linsday Tract – Miller Lake – Ducks Unlimited Walnut Tree Hollow
Viewing Platform Willow Farm Grasses
• MacGregor Point Provincial Park – Port Elgin – Visit Plus 16 more...
the Ducks Unlimited Viewing Platform
• Oliphant North – Osprey, Swallows, Bald Eagles, Enter the
Herons, and migrating shorebirds
• Parks Canada Lookout Tower – Tobermory –
Migrating raptors in May
• North Sauble Beach – Piping Plovers
• Skinners Bluff – Georgian Bluffs – Meadow Bird Collect the Codes to WIN!
species
• Singing Sands – Migrating songbirds in May
Female Piping Plover, Brendan Toews
For more information, visit
ruralgardens.ca or pick up
the Rural Gardens brochure at local
information centres.
escapetogreybruce.ca • 2020 17HANDICRAFT
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18 ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020Wiarton:
Bruce Peninsula’s Basecamp! Postcards from the
Estate of Winnifred Wain
As you break over the hill going south into the town 1881 by Alexander McNeill, a Federal Member of Parliament
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waters of Colpoy’s Bay. managed by the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority.
The historic Wiarton Train Station, is located in
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fishermen alike. The Bruce Trail runs through town with easy is a children’s playground, a small beach, a splashpad, pool
access for day or extended hikes. There also is a spiral staircase and a fitness trail. In addition to Wiarton Willie, the town is
that leads you up to Spirit Rock Conservation Area. The home to many unique stores and services and is the perfect
name Spirit Rock derives from a legend involving an Indian spot to shop before heading north. Its bevy of beautiful
maiden. The park encompasses 87 hectares, and features the historic homes and buildings are also worth exploring.
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ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020 survey4u.comOwen Sound:
This Great Lake City Ann Keeling
The City of Owen Sound welcomes you with stunning news of the fire spread the crowd rushed to the docks where
views of Georgian Bay, endless recreational possibilities, several brave citizens grabbed the lines of the steamship
wonderful entertainment venues, and incredible cultural Athabaska to pull her along the wharf and out of danger.
institutions, all centered around a beautiful harbour. And The loss of the elevators caused the all-important grain trade
this year the community is celebrating 100 years as an to bypass the port for 14 years. That trade returned with
incorporated city providing visitors and residents alike an the construction of the current elevator in 1925 ensuring the
excellent opportunity to experience its fascinating history city’s continued prosperity.
and that history starts at the harbour. The harbour is now a growing cultural and recreation
A very tangible way to understand Owen Sound’s centre. Factories and railway tracks have been replaced by
history as an important Great Lakes port is to stroll along parkland and walking trails. Once a place of hard work and
the west harbour walkway. Step up to the water’s edge at industry it is now a place of peace and relaxation.
the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre and listen as Visit the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre for
wind and waves whisper a tragic tale of the package steamer more stories and information before continuing into the
Hibou. city with all its shopping, dining and cultural attractions
It might have been along this wharf that she slipped her including the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Billy Bishop
moorings that dark November morning in 1936. As she Home and The Library.
cleared the harbour only the short sweeps of her searchlight
were visible. Nearly two miles out of Owen Sound a sharp Robert A. Cotton is a
turn to port shifted the cargo, enough to cause the ship to photographer and amateur
capsize. The call to lower the life rafts was swallowed by the historian. In 2018 he
night as were the cries of the crew as they jumped into the published a book ‘Owen
dark and icy depths of the bay. Ten survivors, clinging to Sound Harbour – A
their raft in the frigid waters, were guided by a lone window Photographic History’,
lamp to the distant shore and safety. using historical
Or imagine a raging fire across the harbour as the photographs to tell the
Canadian Pacific Railway elevators burned to the ground. story of the harbour.
That night a large crowd had gathered in town to celebrate
their candidate’s victory in the 1911 provincial election. As
escapetogreybruce.ca • 2020 27Tom Thomson
Art Gallery
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is a regional public gallery
established as a memorial to iconic Canadian landscape artist
Tom Thomson (1877-1917), and holds a nationally significant
collection of his work. Where art and community meet, the
Gallery offers an ever-changing program of contemporary art
and historical exhibitions, artists’ talks and demonstrations,
tours, films, and more.
The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to
4pm. Admission is by donation.
For more information about the Gallery’s hours, collection,
programs and events visit: www.tomthomson.org
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery celebrates the 100th
anniversary of the formation of the Group in 1920 with its
exhibition The View from Here. Showcasing its impressive
collection, The View from Here takes you on a visual tour
across the country as experienced by the Group. Beyond
the captivating artworks, this stunning exhibition explores
the unique connections between the members of the Group
and Owen Sound, the legacy of community donors, and the
importance of the Gallery’s collection within the larger Group
of Seven story. The View from Here offers an intimate local
perspective on the artists that helped shape the nation.
Outdoor Patio
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28 ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020Harrison
Park
Harrison Park, is a rare urban oasis, considered to be
one of the most beautiful parks in Ontario.
Clean, fresh and invigorating year-round, Harrison Park is
Owen Sound’s “Jewel in the Crown,” a 40-hectare retreat with
gardens, playgrounds, trails, recreational facilities, a full-service
campground, with the Sydenham river flowing through it.
The park offers access to the Bruce Trail and two waterfalls,
Weaver’s Creek Falls and Inglis Falls. You can swim outdoors
in a heated pool under a canopy of trees or cool off on the quiet
boardwalk leading to Weaver’s Creek falls, featuring a plunge
and a cascade.
Canoe and paddle boats are available for rental, and the
park also has tennis courts, basketball courts, mini-golf and
flat, easy trails for walking or cycling.
While you’re there, visit the Black History Cairn and Marsha Courtney
learn about Owen Sound’s role as the northernmost stop
on the Underground Railroad trail to freedom. The oldest
parkland to the city, for a small sum of money. Today it remains
emancipation festival on the continent is held here each year
one of the Scenic City’s top attractions, still retaining the natural
during the last weekend in July!
beauty and rustic charm that have drawn generations of people
Visit the bird sanctuary to feed the ducks and swans, and
through the gates. The park is a must-see, whether you have an
marvel at the peacocks and other waterfowl. You can purchase
hour to spare, or an entire day or a weekend. Admission and
corn from the dispensers provided. In late fall, you can watch
parking are free.
Chinook Salmon migrating up the Sydenham River as it flows
through the park, to their spawning beds.
Harrison Park was the passion of a sawmill owner, John
Harrison in the late 1800s, so much so they called it Harrisons’
Pleasure Grounds. After his death his family donated the
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Park Amenities Include:
Heated outdoor pool
Canoe & Paddle boat rentals
Mini-Putt Golf
Weaver’s Creek Falls
Cycling and Walking Trails
Black History Cairn & Freedom Trail
Bird Sanctuary
Accessible Playgrounds
Tennis & Basketball courts
Bruce Trail access to Inglis Falls a 2.6 km hike
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30 ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020Owen Sound:
Celebrating
a Century
1920
Owen Sound
From the beginning, Owen Sound’s prosperity was based
on its proximity to Georgian Bay. The completion of the
Celebrating
Garafraxa Road overland from Durham, and the choice of
Owen Sound as the County Town brought fortune seekers, a Century
entrepreneurs and settlers to the little frontier village. It was
an important stop for ships travelling the bay and, in 1884,
when the CPR chose Owen Sound as its northern terminus,
real prosperity arrived.
The railroad had a massive impact. During the thirty
years Owen Sound was the CPR’s terminus, the town’s
population grew by 184%, to 12,558.
When the CPR moved to Victoria Harbour, the effect
on Owen Sound was immediate. Anger and fear were the
presiding emotions: anger at the CPR’s departure, and fear
of the loss of the massive economic engine that had driven
Owen Sound for so long.
For nearly a decade, politicians struggled with ways to
re-invent the town. Promotional materials were produced.
There was talk of building a new grain elevator or an inter-
switching bridge, allowing trains to cross the harbour. No
one could agree on the right course of action.
In 1920, Town Council decided that Owen Sound would
incorporate as a city. The suggestion received a rousing
endorsement from the community, but not everyone was
happy. Grey County Council took a stand against Owen
Sound. Its opposition revolved around the Good Roads
plan, which saw all municipalities contributing towards the Join us in 2020 as we honour the
cost of roads throughout the County. Owen Sound paid a
significant share and incorporation was viewed as an attempt visionaries who saw a bright future
to dodge its financial responsibility.
In the end, there was little to worry about. On April 23,
for the little city on Georgian Bay.
1920, news came that the Private Bills Committee of the
Provincial Legislature had passed the bill to incorporate, with
a few amendments to address the concerns of Grey County.
July 1, 1920 would long be remembered. All day, the streets
were filled with boisterous crowds. Mayor Paterson chaired
the official ceremony at Queen’s Park, where Lieutenant
Colonel William Avery Bishop V.C., who had flown up that
day from Toronto, walked up the steps of the platform and
presented its Charter to the City of Owen Sound. 1155 1st Avenue West,
One hundred years later, we honour the visionaries
who saw a bright future for the little city on Georgian Bay.
Owen Sound ON
The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre is closed this (519) 371-3333
summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But you can still Find us on Owen Sound, Ontario • www.allthingst.ca
enjoy our story of Owen Sound, through a virtual display
using augmented reality. Drop by the museum, open your waterfrontheritage.ca
cellphone browser and type in: portal.worldcast.io and
watch history come to life! Celebrate a century.
escapetogreybruce.ca • 2020 31Visit the boyhood
home of Billy Bishop
to see exhibitions
on Victorian Life, the
Billy Bishop
Home & Museum
Bishop Family, Billy
Bishop, Military and
Historical events.
• Gift shop
• Accessible
Victorian Grounds
“Things are Boomin’ at the Billy! Interior repairs may have
the Museum looking fresher than you ever remember, come
and see! May 1st is the opening of an exhibit marking the
75th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the Liberation of
the Netherlands. We are excited to introduce a collaborative
Peace Project with students and community members! 2020 is
the 20th anniversary of Honouring Our Local Veterans, Oct.
25th at the Owen Sound Legion and everyone is welcome to
attend and celebrate the men and women who have served
948 3rd Avenue West @BillyBishopMuseum
and are serving in the Armed Forces. There is something
Owen Sound going on for everyone! Visit the Museum and check out
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Grey County’s only National Historic Site and honour the
Billybishop.org @BillyBishopHero memory of one of Canada’s greatest war heroes!
Visiting The Library
‘A library outranks any other one thing a community
can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring
in the desert.’ – Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish immigrant boy who went
on to make a fortune in the steel industry, donated over
fifty million dollars worldwide for the construction of free
On sunny days and rainy days: public libraries. Of the 2,500 public library buildings erected
with Carnegie funds, 111 of them were in Ontario. Some
♥ Free wi-fi ♥ Local events and community notices board travelers have a grail-like quest to visit Carnegie Libraries
♥ Books, magazines and newspapers when travelling.
♥ Children’s toy yard ♥ Board games ♥ Library programs There are seventeen libraries in Bruce County and
♥ Photocopying and scanning services another nine in Grey County. Some of these libraries,
♥ Genealogical resources and local history materials including the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public
♥ Bruce trail maps ♥ Creation stations and tech petting Library were started with grants from the Carnegie
zoos ♥ Public computers (small fee for non-members) Foundation. Andrew Carnegie’s benevolence has helped to
♥ Family fun activities including our letterbox, geocache nurture cultural, educational and scientific learning in many
and scavenger hunts ♥ And more . . . communities.
Owen Sound’s Carnegie Public Library, designed by
Check Out Forster & Clark Architects of Owen Sound, is a prime
example of the classical design favoured by the Carnegie
Library Hours Foundation. It features an arched ceiling decorated with
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm 824 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound intricate plaster moulding executed by Toronto’s W.J.
Friday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Phone: 519-376-6623 | Fax: 519-376-7170 Hynes Ltd. It is one of the last remaining Carnegie Libraries
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with this ceiling. Check it out.
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32 ESCAPE TO GREY BRUCE • 2020Ignore your GPS...
and its recommended detours and come on downtown.
Anne Finlay-Stewart an Odeon Theatre, it has been
home to the Owen Sound
The barrel arch bridge across the Sydenham River at 10th Little Theatre since 1986.
Street was built in 1911, and more than a hundred years after Across the street is Bay-
it opened, it is being replaced. It is a perfect time to park your shore Broadcasting, where CFOS AM Radio is celebrating its
car in one of our free lots and take a stroll through Owen 80th birthday this year, and the Owen Sound Sun Times. The
Sound’s historic downtown. Times newspaper was founded in 1853 and The Sun news-
One of the oldest commercial buildings on our main street paper in 1893; the amalgamated paper has been publishing a
was The Molson’s Bank when it was built in 1860, and the daily paper since 1922.
brick vault is still visible in Birgit’s Café. Right next door was The 1910 Beaux-Arts style Post Office on the corner has
McKay Brothers’ Dry Goods – a business that ran from 1924 been restored and renovated into offices and apartments, and
until 1989. Look up, in what is now the Owen Sound Artists’ another block east is a lovingly-restored Queen Anne style
Co-op, and you can still see the “money monorail”, where home built in 1891 for the Butchart family. After making
money moved to and from the office up on the mezzanine. their money locally manufacturing Portland cement, they
Like most Ontario towns, Owen Sound had its downtown moved toVictoria B.C where they created the magnificent
5 and dime stores. In renovating the old bingo hall for the Butchart Gardens.
new Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts, workers discovered There are so many other treasures in town – you haven’t
the tilework that had been behind the lunch counter at the even walked past Damnation Corners yet, or the birthplace of
original Kresge’s store. The green and black tiles are bringing the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, or the museums.
back happy memories for Owen Sounders coming in to the The harbour, the rivers, the train stations, all reminders of
new Palette Café in the Centre. our history as a rail and marine hub – all within easy walking
Up the street is the Roxy Theatre. Once featuring vaude- distance of our downtown.
ville as The Grand Opera House and double-bill movies as
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