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Arran Elderslie
Chesley Community Centre
Reception Hall, Curling Club, Ice Surface
Paisley Community Centre
Tara Community Centre
Ice Surface, Curling Club, Banquet Facilities, Meeting Room
Chesley Centennial Pool
Tara Rotary Pool
Chesley Skate Park
Chesley Riverside Park
Optimist Splash Park
Dr. Milne Park
Kinsmen Play Ground
Mary Cumming Park
Paisley Skate Park
Rotary Play Ground
Legion Play Ground
Main Street Bridge Parkette
Eliot Park
Tower Park
Riverside Park
Willow Creek Park
Rotary Park
McTavish Park
Cantire Park
Dobbinton Park
Chesley Heritage Trail
4km, linear, hard packed surface trail that follows the North Saugeen River through the Village of Chesley. Two bridges offer scenin views of the river
Paisley Trail
6km linear trail, some hard packed surfaces and mowed grass. Trail travels through fields and forests to downtown Paisley.
Chesley Curling Club
Paisley Curling Club
Tara Curling Club
Chesley Lawn Bowling Club
The Chesley Lawn Bowling Club has the largest membership north of Toronto. Regular league is Monday and Tuesday evenings starting at 7:30PM. Saturday evenings at 7PM they host a "jitney" which is a fun night and is open to all. Season runs from May - September. Youth welcome.
Paisley Lawn Bowling Club
Organized bowling is on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from May to September.
Brockton
Brockton Community Centre
Seats 900 Auditorium licensed for 320
Elmwood Community Centre
Walkerton Ball Diamonds
Walkerton Centennial Park Swimming Pool
Walkerton Tennis Courts
Walkerton Lobies Campground
Elmwood Ball Diamonds
Cargill Community Centre
Cargill Ball Diamonds
Two lit softball diamonds with a batters cage in Cargill, along with two soccer fields, a campground with boat dock, lawn bowling green, volleyball court and horseshoe pits.
Bradley Community Centre
Chepstow Lion's Ball Diamonds
The Saugeen River Trail
Centennial Park
Three lighted tennis courts, an outdoor 25 metre swimming pool, a fenced in ball diamond, washroom facilities, a picnic pavilion and an excellent playground area.
Riverbend Park
Picnic tables and park benches along its trails.
Chatsworth
Chatsworth Community Centre
Desboro Arena
Keady Arena & Ball Park
CP Rail Trail
The CP Rail Trail runs from Owen Sound to Dundalk and is 77 kms in length. The portion in Chatsworth runs along Hwy #10.
Fish Hatchery Property
The trails pass through conifer plantations and upland hardwood forest on level to rolling land. 2.5 km of trails are used for hiking and cycling. South of Sideroad 5 the trails extend through property of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority. 73 Hectares (181 Acres)
Kinghurst Management Unit Trails
This 141 hectare forest is owned by Saugeen Conservation. There is a 4.6 km trail system present on the property. In the winter months the trail is groomed and is perfect for cross-country skiing. A wide variety of wildlife inhabit the site. Many springs, cool streams, swampy valley floors, ponds and lakes add to the natural beauty of this rolling landscape. It truly is a beautiful site to visit.
Georgian Bluffs
Grey Roots Museum and Archives
Local heritage museum
Potawatomi Conservation Area Trail
The trail leads the hiker to a vantage point providing a breathtaking vista of Jones Falls, a 12 m high waterfall
Inglis Falls Conservation Area Trail
Provides easy and difficult hikes and limited biking and a magnificent view of Inglis Falls
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
Ladies Broomball
Cobble Beach Golf Links
Grey Highlands
Delphi Health & Leisure Centre
The Delphi Centre strives to provide individualized, flexible activity choices in a friendly, vibrant environmnet that promotes health, pleasure and a sense of community.
Ceylon Bowling Lanes
5 pin bowling alley. Men's, Ladies' and Children's leagues. Available for Birthday Parties
Highland Glen Golf Club
18 Hole golf course located in the scenic countryside southwest of Flesherton.
Markdale Country Club
Golf, curling, tennis on site. Rental Golf Club and Carts available. Clubhouse with Snack Bar adn Full Bar.
Rob Roy Farm
After a brief lesson,we take you out to our 1/3km. dogtrack. Everyone has the opportunity to take their own team of 4 husky dogs around the dogtrack. Young children can also take a team (depending on age and ability - 6 and up ) around the track. Children can also ride in the sled basket. Dogsled rides are based on 1/2 hour intervals, groups take turns and try different teams. This can last longer than 1/2 hour depending on the size of the group. This easy and controlled experience is for all ages and abilities. After dogsledding you can visit our igloo, meet our famous farm animals and have hot drinks in the barn cafe.
Talisman Mountain Resort
Offering year round recreational activities, accomodation as well as casual and fine dining.
Beaver Valley Ski Club
An affordable, thriving, family-focussed private club in a relaxed, friendly, getaway community setting, accessible to a variety of activities in all seasons. Our members enjoy a quality product that challenges skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts of all ages and levels while building lasting relationships.
Beaver Valley Bruce Trail
The Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club, one of the 9 sections of the Bruce Trail, extends from Craigleith to Blantyre covering 89.5 km of main trail plus an additional 50 km of side trails. It takes hikers across diverse landscapes from the top of the escarpment with grand views of Nottawasaga Bay and of the Beaver Valley, through fields and forests, by creeks and waterfalls accompanied by the flora of the different seasons or the colourful foliage of fall.
Hanover
Hanover Regional Aquatic Centre
Lap and wading pool, sauna, diving board, flume slide, tarzan rope, water mushroom, male, female and family changerooms.
Hanover Parks and Recreation
Arena, ball diamonds, athletic fields, community playgrounds and parks, trails sytem, public skating, skateboard park, picnic pavilions and more.
Saugeen Conservation Area
Headquarters Conservation Area
Basketball, Youth
Air Cadets
Agricultural Society
Badminton Club
Ball- Master's Slowpitch League
Ball-Minor Ball Association
Ball-Mixed Slo-Pitch League
Beavers, Cubs and Boy Scouts
Bowling, Youth
Continuing Education - Community School Program
Curling Club
Dance - Grey Bruce School of Dance
Square Dancing-Happy Twirlers
Early Years Centre, Ontario
Figure Skating Club
Girl Guides - Sparks - Brownies
Golf- Whispering Hills
Golf- Buck's Crossing
Health Options - Fitness Centre
Hockey - Minor
Horseshoe- Men's League
Karate
Kung Fu- Golden Tiger School
Lawnbowling Club
Ontario Special Olympics- 10 Pin Bowling
Ontario Special Olympics
Ringette- Minor
Scuba- Ground Hog Divers II
Soccer- Minor
Swingbowling
Tennis Club
Triathlon Club Saugeen
Volleyball-Ladies Recrational League
Youth Centre- The Deck
Saugeen Valley Bowman
Trails - Community Trails System
11 km of trails on former rail lines - number of access points - trails extends from South Line (hospital road) to Zellers sideroad - suitable for walking, biking - no motorized vehicle or horseback use
Skateboard Park
Various skateboard ramps and apparatuses including 6 foot bank, 5 foot mini ramp, pyramid, fun boxes and more. Skateboard Parks is adjacent to Hanover Park on 7th Avenue. Available for use May 1st to October 1st, pending weather.
Playgrounds
Various neighbourhood playgrounds: Hanover Park - 7th Avenue Kinette Totland - 5th Street Optimist Park - 4th St. Cres Legion Park - 14th St. Kinsmen Ball Diamond - 17th Avenue
Amanda's Personal Training Studio
Offer state of the art equipment in 1500 square feet. Work with client fitness goals individually in a private fun atmosphere. "We teach you, tone you, inspire you, to a healthy new you."
Kincardine
Kincardine Davidson Centre
Davidson Centre Pool- Swimming lessons & water fitness programs for individuals of ages and abilities. Davidson Centre Health Club - A fully equiped gym with: Aerobic machines (Concept Rowers, Recumbent bikes, X- Trainers, Treadmill, Elliptical Trainer), a full range of "free weights & a multi gym. Arena - Phone the(519) 396-3491 for available ice time.
Kincardine Trails
22 km of sustainable trails. Go to www.kincardinetrails.net for trail maps.
Lions Park Play Ground
Helliwell Park
Willow West Park
Savage Park
Elgin Market Park
Kincardine Soccor Fields
Legion Ball Park
Harbour Playground
MacPherson Park
Dunsmoor Park
Public Bathrooms
Bluewater Trailor Park
Bluewater Trailor Park
Kincardine Lawn Bowling Club
If you're looking for a fun evening out why not try out Lawn Bowling. Free instruction and club bowls are available.
Horseshoe Pits
Kincardine Tennis Club
Connaught Park
baseball diamonds, horse track & playground
Rotary Park
Huron Ridge Park # 1
Huron Ridge Park # 2
Lake Huron Highlands Park
Kin-Huron Park
Inverhuron Park #1
Inverhuron Park #2
Patterson Park
Ball Fields & Playground
Walk of Memories
Tiverton Soccer Fields
Tiverton Parkette
Queens Look Out
Victoria Park
Blackwell Park
Bike Park
Robinson Park
Ontario Early Years Centre, Kincardine Site
-Parent/Caregiver and Child interactive program -Access to early years information -Linkages to other resources within the community -Resource lending library
Meaford
Memorial Park
Memorial Park is one of Ontario's few waterfront campgrounds. This picturesque park boasts 400 metres of shoreline, a picnic area, playground equipment and a snack bar. There is also a miniature golf course and woodland trails to enjoy. All of the trailer sites are either on Georgian Bay or a very short walk from Memorial Park's very own beach. The campground has running water, showers, toilets, and full service hookups. There are 135 sites serviced with hydro and water of which 104 sites have sewer, hydro and water are open for camping from May 1- October 30th. Reservations for the 2008 Camping Season are now being accepted.
MEAFORD-ST. VINCENT ARENA/COMMUNITY CENTRE
Ice Season runs from Thanksgiving weekend to the end of March; Dance Hall rental is available-300 people maximum capacity; Meeting Room rentals-50 Person maximum capacity; Full kitchen facilities to accomodate both the Dance Hall and Meeting Room; Arena Floor rental runs from April to October-either Daily or Hourly.
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE
SS#4 St. Vincent (Riverside School) now Riverside Community Centre had 25 students when it first opened its doors in 1900. According to the records of a former pupil, the school doors closed in 1970. In that same year the former Township of St. Vincent acquired the old school house to be used as a meeting hall and Community Centre for the people of the area to come and enjoy.
BOGNOR COMMUNITY CENTRE
WOODFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Available year round on two levels for receptions, dances, family reunions, seminars: Upper level: Maple dance floor; large stage: 150 person capacity for non-licensed event; 100 person capacity for licensed event $55.00 Lower level & kitchen: 100 person seating, reception area $55.00 Both Levels: $110.00
KINHALL
HARBOUR PAVILION
BLUE DOLPHIN POOL
Fully supervised, outdoor, 25 metre heated swimming pool.
MEAFORD HARBOUR
MEAFORD HALL
Meaford Public Library
"The mission of The Meaford Public Library is to open doors to a world of information, education and recreation, thereby enhancing the economic, social and cultural vitality of our community."
Jan Caldwell Aquatics
20' x 40' indoor pool facility kept at 86F.
Coyote Running Club
The Coyote Running/Walking Club encourages participation in running/walking events and promotes good training techniques to reach personal goals and good health. There is expertise in the club to advise and support the necessary training.
Meaford Bowl
Meaford Bowl is a six lane, five pin alley. Registration takes place in August for a number of leagues, including mixed, mens, seniors as well as a youth program.
Y Not Farms and Equestrian Centre
Rider development program, individual lessons and horsemanship skills development. Ages 7+ and adults.
Lawn Bowling Club
Lawn bowling in Meaford is an activity for all ages. The season starts in late June with clinics to learn and practice the skills of the game. Enjoy the company of others who like to be active and have some fun. The game is a friendly sport with constantly changing teams, so you can play on a "drop in" basis.
Meaford Curling Club
Modern facility with four sheets of ice, a lounge, kitchen, and downstairs meeting room. New members always welcome.
Croft Athletic Field
One of the finest softball parks in the area.
Meaford Karate Club
The club features certified, fifth degree black belt instruction in traditional Okinawa Karate and kobudo. Whether your goal is self defense, physical fitness, self-confidence or just plain fun, there is something for everyone.
Tennis Courts
Tennis courts. Free for public use.
Bruce Trail
The Sydenham Section of the Bruce Trail winds its way along the Niagara Escarpment for about 125 kilometres between the now abandoned pioneer settlement of Blantyre, on Grey County Road 7 and Bluewater Park in downtown Wiarton
Georgian Trail
The Georgian Trail passes through a variety of wilderness, rural and urban settings. This easy long-distance, non-motorized trail features beautiful scenery, trestle bridges, nearby parklands, campgrounds, marinas & dining facilities. There are 30 access points. In addition, sandy beaches, such as Christie and Northwinds are easily reached from the trail.
Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve
A former roadway provides a travel route through the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve. In winter, this is a snowmobile trail so skiers and snowshoers shuld exercise caution.
Massie Hills Property
The trail runs through a mix of highland and lowland forest and a couple of mature pine plantations in this Grey County Forest property. There is even an old homestead on the trail marked by rusty farm implements poking through the grass. The Owen Sound Cross-Country Ski Club maintains the ski trails in the winter and they are groomed regularly.
Bognor Marsh Management Area Trails
A dirt road, boardwalks, pasture trails and Escarpment hikes make up the varied trails of Bognor Marsh. Interpretive plaques along the boardwalk to a lookout tower enhance the educational value of this quiet hike. Then follow the old switchback road to the top of the Niagara Escarpment and watch the turkey vultures as they soar along the cliff edge (note this is a Bruce Trail Sidetrail and is marked with blue blazes).
Trout Hollow Trail
The Trout Hollow Trail is a walking trail that travels through mostly private property along both sides of the Bighead River from the Bakeshop Bridge in Meaford to the Riverside Community Centre on the 7th Line. While following the trail along the river, access to Beautiful Joe Park and many historical and natural points of interest can be discovered including areas where old sawmills, gristmills and a power dam used to service early settlers. Noted U.S. naturalist, John Muir, worked with the Trout family at their sawmill in a hollow on the Bighead River in the 1860s.
Tom Thomson Trail
The Tom Thomson Trail is a new trail being developed between Owen Sound and Meaford, by a volunteer group relying on cash and in-kind donations. The trail is known as the missing link in the Bruce Grey Trails Master Plan, since there is not an abandoned rail bed to follow. The trail will travel through fields, wooded areas and quiet country roads. It will eventually connect the many trails, which meet in Owen Sound with the well-used and popular Georgian Trail, which begins in Meaford and continues to Collingwood.
Beautiful Joe Park
A charming and popular municipally operated Conservation area is located on the banks of the Big Head River in Meaford. The Park was opened in 1963, and commemorates Beautiful Joe, a dog that was rescued from the hands of a brutal master (a local milkman). Inspired by the works of Marshall Saunders' renowned book, Beautiful Joe Park offers a children's playground, a picnic pavilion and beautiful, naturally wooded areas.
Christie Beach
This sandy shore is a local favourite. The beautiful crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay offer a refreshing change on a summer day.
McCarroll Park
A children's splash pad is kept ready for the wee ones at this small park located on Bayfield Street near the Meaford harbour.
Memorial Park Beach
Unsupervised sandy beach
Raper's Park
While driving through Meaford, you'll be sure to notice this park, named after one of Meaford's earliest settlers, at the junction of Bayfield and Sykes. The eye-catching view of Cape Rich (Niagara Escarpment) off-shore is breathtaking, especially with one of the gorgeous sunsets. A small children's playground and a nearby picnic area may also entice you to stop.
Skateboard Park
St Vincent Park
A secluded waterfront park with change rooms and playground equipment.
Meaford Golf and Country Club
Meaford Golf Course is one of Ontario's best kept golfing secrets. This mature 18 hole golf course first opened in 1934 and is nestled on the shore of Georgian Bay between Owen Sound and Collingwood Ontario. Meaford can be reached from Toronto by car in just over an hour. This golf course features 14 strategically placed ponds and 3 natural creeks which enhance both the difficulty and beauty of this golf course. These features combined with the naturally rolling topography will challenge all levels of players from the beginner golfer to the professional. Only 2 holes on the back track are "dry". This twin 9 hole configuration is a must play for the avid golfer even if your time is constrained.
Meaford Adult Skating Club
The Meaford Adult Skating Club meets every other Monday from Novemeber until March. Skating to music and social functions are enjoyed by our members.
Ontario Early Years Centre Bruce-Grey Owen Sound - Meaford Site
The Ontario Early Years Centre provides services for children aged six and under and their parents, grandparents and other caregivers. Centres offer flexible hours, inculding evenings and weekends and outreach programming to many local commuunities.
North Bruce Peninsula
Lion's Head Beach Campground
34 sites, 15 of which are available to transient guests, are nestled on the shores of Lion's Head Harbour. A clear vista of the marina, harbour and lighthouse may be viewed from the shore. The park-like setting offers a beautiful sand beach, horseshoe pits, a promenade around the harbour from the beach park to the marina, a picnic pavilion and an interactive children's play area.
Lion's Head Marina
Marine Service Facility - Deep water docking - Transient slips - Double boat launch Shore Power (up to 60 amps) Gas / Diesel - Charts - Gin Pole Pump out - Outdoor winter storage - Ice - Pop Washrooms & Showers - 60 Maximum boat length Radio monitor channel 68 Modern fish cleaning station Sandy beach
Tobermory Marina
Marine Service Facility Deep water docking, Transient slips, Double boat launch Shore Power Gas Diesel Pump out Outdoor winter storage Ice Pop Washrooms & Showers Radio monitor channel 68
Lion's Head Community Centre/Arena
The arena has a large ice surface, a hall, kitchen facilities with separate bar area. The hall has a viewing area to watch the ice activities in the comfort of a heated hall. The ice surface in off season can be used for rentals.
Ferndale Ball Diamond
Lit diamond, fully fenced with playground and covered picnic pavillion.
Lion's Head Playground
Toddler and children swings. Slides, climbers, spring ride on toys and sand jeep all on sand beach.
School Bell Park
Park
Owen Sound
Satellites Gymnastic Club
Gymnastic club for girls and boys
Blue Crane Martial Arts
Martial Arts
Goodfellows Dragon's Den
Martial Arts
Sportsmakers Fitness and Training Centre
Fitness Centre
Stone Tree Golf and Fitness Club
Golf & fitness club Pro Shop, Indoor pool, Fitness-Exercise room/classes, Indoor tennis
Women's Health and Fitness Centre
Women's Fitness Centre
Owen Soind Family Y
Health, fitness and recreation
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
Areana, Ice Rink -indoor, Conference rooms
Coliseum
Areana -indoor, Outdoor recreation field and stadium (Victoria Park)
Harrison Park
Campground Community Centre, Outdoor Swimming Pools x 2 - seasonal, Outdoor Skating Rink -seasonal, Tennis courts x 2 inlit, Basketball courts 2 1/2
Owen Sound Recreation and Culture
Billy Bishop Heritage Museum
Billey Bishop Hertiage Home
Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum
Marine and Rail Museum
Jan Caldwell Aquatics
private indoor swimming facility
Days Inn
Motel Dinning Indoor Pool Exercise Room
Kiwanis Soccer Complex
15 scoccer fields
Kelso Beach Senior Soccer Fields
Senior soccer fields can be used as 2+ mini fields
Owen Sound Ball Diamonds
Over 20 ball diamond lit and unlit facilites in the City of Owen Sound
St. George's Park - Tennis Courts
2 unlit tennis courts
Getaway Skate Board Park
outdoor skate board park 1/2 court basket ball court
Brown Children's Park - family Beach
family beach
Kelso Beach
family beach
Owen Sound Play Grounds
19 Playground locations throughout Owen Sound contain traditional play equipment (slides, monkey bars, swings in 12 of the parks)
Story Book Park
This is a seasonal facility welcomes families mini-golf, waterslide, storybook animations, rides, train, slides, swings, wide animals (in cages)
Sydenham Bruce Trail Club
Bruce Trail
Owen Sound Trails
Hibou Conservation Area Trail
Hibou Park with sandy beach, swings, slides, change rooms is across the road from this trail
Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians
Cobble Beach Golf
Owen Sound Golf and Country Club
Scenic City Golf Course
East Side Boat Launch
West Side Boat Launch
Owen Sound Babminton Club
Ladies Recreational Fastball
Ladies Slow Pitch
Owen Sound Men's Baseball
Owen Sound Recreation Minor Soft/fastball
Owen Sound Senior Men's Fastball Association
Minor Basketball
Tom Thomson Trail
Trail walk-bike from Owen Sound to Meaford not fully developed to Meaford yet
West Side Bowling
Blue Water Curling Club
Owen Sound Cycling Club
Owen Sound Minor Lacrosse
Roselawn Lawn Bowling Club
Owen Sound Ringette Association
Owen Sound Cross Country Ski Club
Grey Bruce Snowmobile Trails Inc
Owen Sound Minor Soccer & Indoor
Spikes Volleyball age 9-12
Ladies recreational volleyball
Grey Bruce Women's Volleyball
Ontario Early Years Centre-Owen Sound Site
The Ontario Early Years Centre is a place where parents, caregivers, and children can play and learn together. The program is for children 0-6 and is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to provided a range of programs that promote children's optimal developement and readiness to learn.
Ontario Early Years Centre-Downtown Site (St. Geoge's Anglican Church)
Ontario Early Years Centre-Downtown Site (St. Geoge's Anglican Church)
Ontario Early Years Centre-Downtown Site (St. Geoge's Anglican Church)
Program for children children ages 0-6 and their parent or caregiver. The parents go downstairs to participate in the adult component of the program while the children stay upstairs with our childcare staff where they take part in Early Learning Activities.
Ripley-Huron
Lucknow and District Sports Complex
NHL-size ice surface,tow meeting/activity rooms, 6 dressing rooms, home to the Tourism Office and FitPoint Fitness Centre.
Lucknow and District Community Pool
Outdoor pool, showers, Red Cross swim lessons, swim team
FitPoint Fitness Centre
Equipment includes free and stationary weights, a cardiovascular room, equipment and squash courts.
Lucknow Kinsmen Soccer Fields
One regulation size field of 175' x 350', with two smaller fields of 150' x 300'.
Baseball Diamonds - Lucknow & Dungannon
Caledonia Diamond located between Sports Complex and Community Centre. Kinsmen Diamond located behind the Fire Hall on Willoughby Street (where an outdoor ice rink is constructed in the winter). Dungannon Diamonds - two diamonds located on Albert Street, west of County Road 1
Lucknow Youth Skateboard Park
Established in 1993, several ramps. Adjacent to a beach volleyball court.
Lucknow Lawn Bowling Club
The Lawn Bowling Club is organized, administered and maintained by interested volunteers. The Greens are located beside the Tennis Courts.
Lucknow Parks
Five playground structures in Lucknow and Dungannon. Equipment is located next to the community pool, tennis courts, Kinsmen Ball Diamond and Dungannon Ball Diamonds. Lucknow Lions Park adjacent to pool and sports complex.
Lucknow Community Trails
The Greenway Project and Lucknow Walk were constructed in 1995. They wind throughout the town showcasing the natural beauty of the area with several points of interest along the way. Lucknow Walk is 5 kilometers in length, The Loafers Lane Walk is 2.5 kilometers.
Ripley Huron Community Centre
The Ripley-Huron Recreation Department is continuously offering courses and activities throughout the year. Some courses include First Aid, CPR, and Basic Rescuer for anyone and Babysitting courses for children. Some programs include the free parent / Tot /and Senior skating during the Winter, and for those skateboarders come and try your tricks at the Skate park beside the Ripley-Huron Community Centre which is free and open all summer for your daring pleasure. The Ripley-Huron Community Centre is located on Queen St in Ripley. The Community Centre includes the ice surface from October till March which is the home of Ripley Minor Hockey, Ripley-Huron Skating Club, the Ripley Wolves Senior Hockey team this winter Once the ice is removed the concrete finished floor is used throughout the summer for various community dinners, weddings, stag & Does, ball hockey, indoor soccer and every Monday night shuffleboard is played. The ten shuffleboard courts are the finest around for a nominal cost of two dollars per person per night. The Arena floor itself and the ten acres surrounding this facility is home to the Famous and very successful Ripley Fall Fair on the Last Saturday in September. The Community Centre also has a Hall upstairs with a capacity of 258. This hall is also used for smaller weddings and socials in addition to fitness classes throughout the fall and winter months. This hall has a fully serviced kitchen and is fully accessible with the Elevator. The hall upstairs also has four windows four foot by eight foot overlooking the ice surface for a fantastic view of hockey games in the winter months. The social room downstairs has a capacity of 101. This room is used regularly for various community groups but is ideal for the quaint wedding, family reunion, birthday parties, and anniversaries. This social room has a state of the art kitchen attached and also services the functions on the Arena Floor and is outfitted with a ten burner double oven gas stove, commercial dishwasher, coffee perks, and enough plates, cutlery, and serving dishes for three hundred of your closest friends. This room has often been rented along with the ice surface in the winter months for the Ultimate Birthday party at a very reasonable rate.
Ripley Baseball Diamond
Nicely groomed Ball Diamond.
Point Clark Community Centre
The Point Clark Community Centre is located in Point Clark only minutes from beautiful Lake Huron. This Community Centre has a capacity of 150. The hall has a fully serviced kitchen including an eight-burner double oven gas stove, and a dishwasher. The hall itself is air-conditioned and is tastefully decorated for any occasion including weddings, anniversaries and birthday parties. The Point Clark Community Centre is adjacent to a regulation size ball diamond with lights, a sixty by thirty pavilion, three horseshoe pits, playground equipment, and volleyball posts if you bring your own net. This facility is ideal for the wedding on the beach just minutes away followed by the reception at this Community Centre. The Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club uses this hall regularly for weekly cards, shuffleboard, and numerous other activities. This Hall is also home to the Point Clark Kinsmen Club who are very active promoting events throughout the year including the Canada Day celebration at the Point Clark Harbour with an awesome display of fire works.
Point Clark Lighthouse
The Point Clark Lighthouse was built between 1855 and 1859 to warn sailors of the shoal about three kilometers offshore. Its elegant proportions and limestone exterior are typical of the six imperial towers built in the region, a lighthouse style rarely seen elsewhere in Canada. The 110-foot stone tower is topped by a 12-sided lantern framed in cast iron, with a domed roof. A bronze lion head at each angle of the eaves directs rainwater away from the tower. The light stands 87 feet from the base of the tower. Although acquired by Parks Canada in 1967 to commemorate the vital role of lighthouses in navigation on the Great Lakes, it still serves its primary function - an aid to navigation. The lightkeepers dwelling, built at the same time as the lighthouse, is now operated as a museum by the Township of Huron-Kinloss. Admission and tours are available for a nominal fee.
Point Clark Baseball Diamond
Full size diamond with lights. Large Picnic Gazebo and Playground. Beside the Point Clark Community Centre
Kin Bruce Ball Diamond
Nice ball diamond located near the Kin-Bruce subdivision, with a playground.
Reids Corners Ball Diamond
Full size diamond with nice play equipment.
Lighthouse Park
Very nice park right on the shores of Lake Huron. There is a gazebo to watch the fantastic sunsets and nice perennial beds.
Lewis Park
Nice park with gazebo located right in the heart of the village of Ripley.
Ripley Soccer Fields
The Ripley soccer fields are located at the east end on Park St. in the village of Ripley.
Saugeen Shores
Plex
Community Centre with many exciting activities. Skating in summer and winter.
MacGregor Park
Beautiful park and camping for the whole family.
BMX Park
BMX racing in Saugeen Shores is a full out sprint on a hard packed dirt track that is approximately 1000 gruelling feet long with massive jumps, turns and berms. From May to the first weekend in October, weekly BMX races take place each Sunday afternoon at 1 pm at the track located behind the Saugeen Shores Community Complex in Port Elgin. The Saugeen Shores BMX Racing Club is proud to offer the use of a racing track and programs for all residents and visitors to the community.
Centennial Pool
If you enjoy swimming, check out the Centennial Pool (located at the east end of the High School, Saugeen District Secondary School, on Gustavus Street in Port Elgin). Centennial Pool serves as the location for many of the aquatic activities in Saugeen Shores. This year round, indoor, 6 lane municipal facility offers public swimming, lessons, aquatics, swim team and pre-teen swim parties.
Southampton Tennis Club
The Southampton Tennis Club, founded in 1956 and operating each summer from Canada Day to Labour Day, offers a full range of programs on 15 courts in Southampton: 2 on Thompson Lane, 5 on Lake Street, and 8 on South Street. Membership is affordable and comes in welcoming combinations (for a week, a month, or the entire season as an adult, a junior, or as a family) and includes weekday junior and adult group lessons (no reservations or pre-booking for these lessons is required). Members can also satisfy their competitive urges in social round robins convened weekly: junior and intermediate age groups on Tuesday evenings, and adults on Wednesday evenings. Another great STC social and playing tradition for members is the weekday (10:00am - 1:00pm) "bench" at the Lake Street courts: simply show up and place your racquet in line on the courtside benches and when a court becomes available after a set of tennis you and the next three players on the bench can head out for some doubles fun. All levels welcome.
Southampton Town Hall
Capacity approximately 160 to 250
Port Elgin Tourist Camp
The Town of Saugeen Shores operates the tourist camp; this camp offers seasonal and transient sites. If you are interested in a making a transient reservation please call 519 - 832 - 2512.
Southampton Tourist Camp
The Town of Saugeen Shores operates the tourist camp; this camp offers seasonal and transient sites; if you are interested in making a transient reservation please call 519 - 832 - 3648.
Port Elgin Harbour
Port Elgin is a favourite destination for boaters; the harbour offers hydro, fuel, pumpouts, 5 Green Anchor Rating and the best sunsets in the world. Seasonal and transient slips are available; if you wish to make a reservation please call at 519 - 832 - 6535.
Cameron Park
Lakeview Park
Jubilee Park
Pierson Park
Helliwell Park
Beiner Park
Two ball diamonds and one adult soccer field
Southampton Coliseum
Southampton Coliseum offers ice times and public skates thoughout the fall and winter months and the main floor of the colisuem can be booked for large events throughout the year. As well the green room is available for social gatherings and birthday parties.
Northshore Park
The park is located on the waterfront and provides a creative play structure, swings, a miniature railway, picnic area and open space.
Emmett McGrath Pavilion
Summer Concerts Sunday 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM throughout the summer, as well us for social gatherings at the beach, call to reserve
Long Dock Pavilion
Nodwell Park
Paved oval track for roller bladers and skateboarders as well as playground equipment, a multi-purpose ashphalt pad for hockey or basketball and a trail access.
Port Elgin Beach Park
Large public beach, marina, restaurant, mini-golf, miniature train, parking, flea market, washrooms. Paved walkway along the beach, playground equipment, gazebo, and numerous seating areas
South Bruce
Teeswater Town Hall
Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex
Hall capacity 400 persons Small meeting rooms, senior's meeting room with kitchen services which is available for small functions (Contact Martina Cronin 367-5303)
Mildmay Tennis and Shuffleboard Courts
Mildmay Minor Baseball and Soccer Fields
Mildmay Skateboard Park
Modern concrete design, asphalt pad with various challenging apparatus
Mildmay Pavilion
Large outside sheltered picnic area with small kitchen, baar and washroom facilities for family and group functions.
Teeswater-Culross Community Centre
Hall capacity for 400. Arena floor available for rental or larger functions and events.
Teeswater Ball Diamonds
Formosa Community Hall
The hall has two levels with full wheel chair accesibility. The lower level has a large dining hall with a spacious modern kitchen suitable for catering to large groups. A second fully functional kitchen is available for smaller groups. The Upper level consists of a dance hall with a capacity of 350.
Formosa Recreation Center
Facility is operational 365 days of the year. The outdoor rink can be used for hockey all year round as ice is placed in it in the winter. the facility can be used for meetings and family events as a fully functional kitchen is available.
Formosa Lion's Park
Teeswater Library
Mildmay Library
Mildmay-Carrick Swimming Pool
Outdoor swimming facility.
Teeswater-Culross Swimming Pool
Outdoor pool.
Mildmay Rotary Park
Large outside sheltered picnic area.
South Bruce Peninsula
Bluewater Park Pool
Bluewater Park Tennis Club
Multiple Courts open for Public Use
Sauble Beach Tennis Courts
Courts are open to the public with reserved court times in effect. Free adult round robin on Mondays at 7PM at the Lakeshore Court.
Amabel Sauble Community School
Gym, Community Room
Ball Diamonds
Bluewater Park Campground
Seasonal and Transient Sites
Boat Launch
Sauble Beach Community Centre
Auditorium, meeting rooms, kitchen
Wiarton Arena
Meeting room, auditorium, arena floor and ice
Bruce Peninsula Mountain Bike Adventure Park
The BPMBAP has some of the toughest single-track trails in Ontario because of the numerous rock gardens found on the trails. It is most notable for its technical features which will keep you coming back for more!
Rankin River Canoe Route
The Rankin River provides a leisurely 18 kilometer trip from Sky Lake to Sauble Falls Provincial Park. The route winds through a chain of shallow, weedy lakes bordered by wet woodlands and marsh. Wildlife viewing such as common loon, black tem, wood duck, painted turtle, and beaver can often be observed. Sports fishing opportunities are also good for bass, pike, pickerel and perch.
Spirit Rock Conservation Area
The name Spirit Rock is derived from a legend involving an Indian Maiden who threw herself over a cliff after being disowned by her family. Covering 87 hectares this site features historical ruins, an impressive view, and a spiral staircase to the water’s edge and access to the Bruce Trail.
Oliphant Fen
A boardwalk by built by local field naturalists that can be accessed on the Shore Road north of Oliphant. This fen features a number rare orchids and special flowers.
Sawmill Ski Trail
These trails located 1 km east of Hepworth are the only trails groomed for both skating and classic Nordic skiing techniques. Parking and portable toilet facilities are located on site.
Bruce’s Caves
Located just east of Wiarton this is an ideal setting for a day hike. Former home to Wiarton’s hermit, Robert Bruce, this conservation area features a massive undercut cave with a crevasse at its back and a pillar at its front.
Greig’s Caves
Claiming Ontario’s Largest Natural Limestone Caves, this attraction presents 12 caves and tunnels linked by a kilometer long trail
Wiarton and District Curling Club
For kids aged 5-13, the Wiarton & District Curling Club offers the least expensive organized winter sport you'll find anywhere. Every Sunday afternoon from 1-2 PM is Little Rocks curling (ages 5-8), costing just $30+GST for the entire season. Every Sunday from 2-4 PM is Junior Curling (ages 9-13), costing just $35+GST for the entire season. Both programs are a fun way to learn the fundamentals of a sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. The annual Family Bonspiel marks the end of the season. The season runs from mid November to just before March break. No travel is required, and all equipment is supplied. Contact Brenda Barham for more information at 519-534-1436
Southgate
Holstein Park and Pavilion
Hopeville Park and Pavilion
Dundalk Memorial Park
Dundalk Community Centre
Swinton Park Community Hall
Pat Dales Memorial Park
Dundalk Pool
Outdoor pool
Town of the Blue Mountains
Beaver Valley Community Centre
Sunbridge Farms
Craigleith Depot
Hertiage Train Station that houses local hertiage collection as well as Georgian Triangle Tourist Association Information Satelite Office
Ravenna Hall
Community Hall is used for family functions and Community socials, was the meeting space of the Collingwood Township Council
Craigleith Community Centre
Heritage Schoolhouse great for family gatherings and special events
Beaver Valley Community School
Public School Facility
Tomahawk Recreation Complex
Active Parkland, Town 18 Hole Par 3 Golf Course
Bayview Park
9 acres of Shorefront Parkland
Northwinds Beach
4 acres of shorefront with beach improvements. This Beach has been recoginized and received a Blue Flag Designation
Moreau Park
10 Acres of Active Parkland
Little River Park
1.4 Acres of Shorefront Parkland. This Beach has been credited and recoginized as a Blue Flag Beach
Peace park
Passive Parkland
Jack Acres Park
.4 acres of Hertiage significance
Hillcrest Park
1 acre of Parkland with large greenspace area
Firemans Park
1.3 acres of Riverfront parkland owned by Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
Lions Park
1.5 acrs of Passive parkland along the Beaver River
Council Beach
2 acres of Shorefront
Heritage park
3.5 acres of Active Parkland
Nippissing Ridge Park
9 Acres of Active Parkland connected by Nippissing Ridge Trail system 12 Acres of Natural and limestone based trails
Timmons Street Park
1 acre of Parkland
Thornbury Harbour
Federally owned Small Craft Harbour, 227 slips with Fuel, water and pumpout services
West Grey
Colleen Lantz Memorial Run for Youth
Neustadt Lion's Park
Durham Curling Club
Curling Club has ice available for a variety of sessions. Call Don for more information.
Durham Minor Ball
Register by calling Janet Greerson.
Durham Minor Hockey
Hockey for all children and youth at Durham Arena.
Durham Minor Soccer
Register by calling Christine Fairhall
Durham Tennis Club
River Place Park
Camping
Durham Fall Fair
Durham Fairgrounds. Durham Arena indoors for exhibits and displays. Outdoors for fun activities.
Saugeen Conservation Headquarters
Normanby Arena
Arena and community centre in the heart of Ayton.
Normanby recreation 13th Annual Best Ball Golf Tournament
Buck's Crossing east of Hanover on Hwy 4 Walkerton Golf and Country Club west of Hanover on Hwy 4.
Durham Conservation Area
On the Saugeen River in Durham.
Durham Trails
Beautiful trails beginning along the Saugeen River, near the first settlement site at the Upper Dam. It leads past rock boulders, a 6 meter limestone bluff and through a quiet cedar forest.
Normanby Arena Complex
Neustadt Lions Park
Neustadt Ball Park
Neustadt Ball Park
Neustadt Arena
Neustadt Arena
Ayton Ball Park
Municipality of West Grey
At the Wading Pool: - Salamander(Preschool); - Swim Kids 1 & 2 At the Middle Dam: -Swim Kids 3 through to 10
Durham Community Centre
Durham Town Hall
Neustadt Community Hall
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