City/town information
Hanover
A short 15 minutes drive to groceries, restaurants, Walmart, LCBO etc.
Chesley
The closest town, a less than 10 minute drive to grocery and drug stores.
At the base of the Niagara Escarpment and the mouth of the Beaver River you'll find the charming village of Thornbury, known for fine dining, great shopping, wonderful galleries and a great little beach and pier
91 locals recommend
Thornbury
At the base of the Niagara Escarpment and the mouth of the Beaver River you'll find the charming village of Thornbury, known for fine dining, great shopping, wonderful galleries and a great little beach and pier
Food scene
A great bistro for burgers, fish & chips and ice cream! Less than a 5 min drive!
Riverside Resort & Bistro
174418 Mulock RoadA great bistro for burgers, fish & chips and ice cream! Less than a 5 min drive!
Schultz Bakery
482 10th AveAmazing donuts! Go early :)
Bentinck Packers Limited
Concession Road 4Great local butcher about 10 min drive!
A local favorite for delicious pies!! Around a 15 minute drive
11 locals recommend
Williamsford Pie Company
316079 ON-6A local favorite for delicious pies!! Around a 15 minute drive
Williamsford General Store & LCBO
A charming book store & cafe!
Sightseeing
Beautiful Tobermory is about a 1.5 hour drive, a great day trip!
64 locals recommend
The Grotto, Bruce Peninsula National Park
Bruce TrailBeautiful Tobermory is about a 1.5 hour drive, a great day trip!
Great hiking trails, beaches, ice cream shops in Lion's head. Around a 1.5 hour drive. Great day trip!
89 locals recommend
Lion's Head
Great hiking trails, beaches, ice cream shops in Lion's head. Around a 1.5 hour drive. Great day trip!
Indian Falls
Hiking trails for those looking for more difficult trails.
Allan Park Conservation Area
301820 Concession Rd 2 SDRA great place to spend an afternoon!
The Harrison Park loop is a beautiful walk through hardwood forest and open parkland on wide, hard-packed trails
58 locals recommend
Harrison Park
75 2nd Ave EThe Harrison Park loop is a beautiful walk through hardwood forest and open parkland on wide, hard-packed trails
Jones Falls cascades over the escarpment 12 metres to the Pottawatomi River that flows into Owen Sound Bay.
31 locals recommend
Jones Falls
717875 ON-6Jones Falls cascades over the escarpment 12 metres to the Pottawatomi River that flows into Owen Sound Bay.
The Bruce Caves consists of seven hectares of Niagara Escarpment, caves and wooded swamp
64 locals recommend
Bruce's Caves Conservation Area
Grey Road 1The Bruce Caves consists of seven hectares of Niagara Escarpment, caves and wooded swamp
Kid- Friendly Activities
A great attraction for kids! From classic midway fare an exciting waterpark, there is no shortage of excitement at the park.
26 locals recommend
Story Book Park
123221 Story Book Park RdA great attraction for kids! From classic midway fare an exciting waterpark, there is no shortage of excitement at the park.
Hanover Drive-In Theatre
033277 County Rd 28A great place to spend an evening, a classic drive-in!
Sauble Beach
609 Lakeshore Blvd NA great beach to spend a day!
Port Elgin beach is our favorite beach to take our children. The waters are very shallow and great for kids under 5. It is about a 30 minute drive.
30 locals recommend
Port Elgin
Port Elgin beach is our favorite beach to take our children. The waters are very shallow and great for kids under 5. It is about a 30 minute drive.
Cute shops
Atelier 522
522 Mill StA beautiful gift shop in a charming town!
A wonderful cheese shop on the way to our cottage! We always stop here for some yummy provisions for our weekend stays.
7 locals recommend
Artemesia Cheese & Fine Food
10 Sydenham StA wonderful cheese shop on the way to our cottage! We always stop here for some yummy provisions for our weekend stays.