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Activities & Excursions <\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a wide range of activities in the Southampton area, most of which can be pre-booked through Chantry Breezes reception or directly with the supplier. \u00a0We recommend booking in advance, especially in the peak season between June and September, to avoid disappointment. Please ask us for additional information or to book.<\/p>\n

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On the water <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chantry Island Lighthouse Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you take the 15-minute boat ride to the island you will enjoy the outstanding views of the sandy beach shoreline and the deep blue waters of Lake Huron. During your guided visit on Chantry Island, you have the opportunity to climb to the top of the Imperial Lighthouse for extraordinary views of the island. Stroll back in time as you visit the Light Keeper’s Cottage as it existed in the late 1800\u2019s, decorated with period furnishings.<\/p>\n

Price: $35 per person<\/p>\n

Duration: 2 hours: Tour base is 5 minutes walk from Chantry Breezes<\/p>\n

Web site: www.chantryisland.com\/booking.php<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Phone: 519 797-5862<\/p>\n

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Kayaking & Canoeing on the Saugeen River \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thorncrest Outfitters provide a variety of paddling experiences from a couple of hours to a couple of days. Excursions include all equipment and transportation. Check out their web site for full details.<\/p>\n

Price: from $55 per person<\/p>\n

Duration: Half day plus<\/p>\n

Web Site: www.thorncrestoutfitters.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phone: 888 345-2925<\/p>\n

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Water Toy Rentals \u2013 Sauble River\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sauble River Marina & Lodge Resort do public rentals\u2026 they offer: SUP boards, kayaks, Bicycles, Rickcycles Tubing. Rate Sheet is on line.<\/p>\n

Web Site: www.saublerivermarina.com<\/a>\/rental.htm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phone: 519 422-1762<\/p>\n

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Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruce County<\/a> is endowed with more than 50 beaches! However, it\u2019s not the quantity of beaches that\u2019s intriguing as it is the fantastical diversity. Southampton beach is about 1.3 miles of sand, so there is lots of opportunity for a beach stroll and just 2 minutes walk from Chantry Breezes. We have beach chairs, beach towels and umbrellas for your use.<\/p>\n

Price: free<\/p>\n

Duration: as long as you want<\/p>\n

Web Site for Bruce County beaches: visitsouthampton.ca\/things-to-do\/beaches<\/p>\n

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Fishing <\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruce County<\/a> is a favoured fishing destination in Southern Ontario. Why? You can go down rigging in the cool deep waters of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron in summer, and cast from riverbanks into the migratory run-in spring and fall. Quiet inland lakes invite spinning, and the revered Saugeen River<\/a> is \u201cthe\u201d place for fly fishing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Price: various<\/p>\n

Web Site: visitsouthampton.ca\/profile\/fishing-in-saugeen-shores\/1751<\/p>\n

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On land <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cycling<\/strong><\/p>\n

The web site below outlines 12marvellous area cycle tours. Cycle rentals are available from Martins Bike Shop, just 2 blocks from Chantry Breezes.<\/p>\n

Web Site: explorethebruce.com\/explore\/cycling\/150<\/a><\/p>\n

Saugeen Shores cycling map: visitsouthampton.ca\/profile\/cycling-trails\/874\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Web Site: www.martinsbicycleshop.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phone: 519 797-3200 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0email: bikes@martins.ca<\/p>\n

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Hiking Trails<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bruce Trail stretches from the Niagara Region all the way up to Tobermory, but the trail from Wiarton to Tobermory is some of the best hiking you will find anywhere! 264km’s of extraordinary hiking trails featuring amazing lookouts onto Georgian Bay and a variety of easy trails for beginners and strenuous trails for those looking for a challenge!<\/p>\n

Web Site: explorethebruce.com\/things-to-do\/bruce-trail\/<\/p>\n

Saugeen Shores Trails and map:\u00a0 visitsaugeenshores.ca\/things-to-do\/trails\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Southampton Walking Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a whole variety of walking trails \u2013 historic homes, the rail trail connecting Port Elgin and further.<\/p>\n

Saugeen Shores Trail map: www.saugeenshores.ca\/en\/explore-and-play\/resources\/Documents\/Southampton-Walking-Tour.pdf<\/p>\n

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Rural Gardens Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

A collective of gardeners have created a marvelous form of horticultural show-and-tell. \u201cRural Gardens of Grey and Bruce Counties\u201d is an organization of both hobbyist and professional gardeners that not only welcome visitors but also share their green thumb secrets<\/p>\n

Web Site: ruralgardens.ca<\/a> provides info and downloadable map<\/p>\n

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Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruce County Museum showcases a thousand years and more of history in Bruce County. From the ice age to the military, and from Aboriginal tools to the telephone, the museum is the ticket to great insight to the land, the people and the marine heritage of The Bruce. Only 12 minutes\u2019 walk from Chantry Breezes.<\/p>\n

Web Site: www.brucemuseum.ca<\/a>\u00a0 provides info and downloadable map<\/p>\n

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Southampton Art Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Southampton Art School is one of the oldest, most respected summer art schools in Ontario. It caters to over 800 students and classes from March to November. The work of over 40 member artists fill the co-operative Gallery’s rooms in the Old Southampton<\/a> Town Hall. Just 10 minutes walk from Chantry Breezes.<\/p>\n

Web Site: www.southamptonart.com<\/a>\u00a0 provides course info and costs<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a Bruce County\u00a0 Tipple <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overlooking the crystal blue water of Georgian Bay, in the shadow of the Niagara Escarpment sits Grey County’s first winery, Coffin Ridge. A boutique winery by design, Coffin Ridge produces high quality, small batch wine made primarily from grapes grown from hand planted, handpicked Grey County grapes<\/p>\n

Open: Thurs to Monday11 – 5<\/p>\n

Web Site: www.coffinridge.ca<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phone: 519 371-9565<\/p>\n

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Neustadt Springs Brewery <\/strong><\/p>\n

Neustadt Springs Brewery is a small craft industry. Family owned and operated, the brewery is nestled in Neustadt, one of the prettiest villages in Ontario. First established in 1859 being built over one of the finest sources of spring water in Canada. Also reputed to being the oldest operating original brewery building in Ontario. Guided tours to see the brewery, caverns and the original crystal springs only operate from May until September on weekends only.<\/p>\n

Web Site: http:\/\/neustadtsprings.com\/ \u00a0\u00a0Phone: 519 799-5790\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email: neustadtsprings@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Outlaw Brewery Pub<\/strong><\/p>\n

196 High Street, Southampton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beer brewed on site. Light pub food. Available year-round<\/p>\n

Web Site: www.outlawbrewco.com \u00a0\u00a0Phone: 519 797-3300\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email: info@outlawbrewco.ca<\/p>\n

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Three Sheets Brewery \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beer brewed on site. Light pub food. Available year-round Tues. to Sun. 12noon to 6pm.<\/p>\n

Facebook: threesheetscraftbrewing Phone: 519 832-5565\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email: 3sheetsbrewing@thewismerhouse.ca<\/p>\n

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Indulge in a spa treatment… <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sonas Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

291 McNabb St., Southampton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hair salon . skin care service . laser hair removal<\/p>\n

Facebook: sonas2012 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Phone: 519 389-5800\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Atlantis Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n

From hands and feet to lashes, tinting and waxing, men, women and children can find an amazing range of services.<\/p>\n

Web Site: \u00a0Nail Salon – Nail Art – Beauty Spa – Saugeen Shore – Eatery<\/a>\/ \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Phone: 416 388-6256\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

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GOLF<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saugeen Golf Course <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saugeen Golf Club is a 27-hole facility with full irrigation, daily manicuring, bunkers of sparkling white sand, several water hazards, plus four sets of tee blocks per hole, offering a challenge for all golfers, from the beginner to the experienced. The Terrace Restaurant offers a full menu tempting snacks daily “express” lunch specials and a spacious patio.<\/p>\n

Distance from CB: 7 km<\/p>\n

Web Site: www.saugeengolf.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Phone: 519 389-4031\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email: Jeff@saugeengolf.com<\/p>\n

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Southampton Golf & Country Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southampton Golf & Country Club is located just north of Southampton with 18 holes of championship challenges. The pro shop carries everything you could need and there is a licensed restaurant & patio with daily lunch specials and Wed. night wing nights.<\/p>\n

Distance from CB: 6 km<\/p>\n

Web Site: http:\/\/southamptongolf.ca\/<\/a> Phone: 519 797-3684 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Email: ssimpson@southamptongolf.ca<\/p>\n

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South Port Golf Course <\/strong><\/p>\n

Scenic 9 hole, par 36 golf course with driving range, putting green and licensed snack bar. Membership or pay as you play<\/p>\n

Distance from CB: 6 km<\/p>\n

Web site: www.southportgolfcourse.ca\/\u00a0 \u00a0Phone: 519 832-5650\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Email: \u00a0bernice.southport@bmts.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cobble Beach Golf Resort <\/strong><\/p>\n

Acclaimed awards from the likes of Golf Digest, Travel + Leisure Golf, Ontario Golf, Fairways and SCORE Golf magazines — it combines an excellent, challenging design with relaxing scenery. The overall result is a course that will force experienced players to expand their game while helping rookies learn the wonderful sport of golf. Sweetwater Restaurant specializes in tempting cuisine featuring locally sources foods.<\/p>\n

Distance from CB: km<\/p>\n

Web site: www.scobblebeach.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phone: 519 370-2173\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email: golf@cobblebeach.com<\/p>\n

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Westlinks<\/strong><\/p>\n

2089 Bruce County Road 17, Port Elgin<\/strong><\/p>\n

12 hole links course.<\/p>\n

Web site: www.theclubatwestlinks.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phone: 519 832-4653\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email: info@theclubatwestlinks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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WINTER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ice Skating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Numerous rinks scattered throughout the are, most notable the MacGregor Ice Trail and the Woodview Mountaintop Skating Loop.<\/p>\n

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Cross Country Skiing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grey Bruce is home to many different ski trails and conservation areas. Consider trying out night skiing at the Sawmill Nordic Centre in Hepworth.<\/p>\n

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Snowshoeing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sauble Beach offers 10 km of snowshoe specific trails or check out one of the many other beautiful trails throughout Grey and Bruce Counties<\/p>\n

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Winter Camping<\/strong><\/p>\n

MacGregor Point Provincial park offers Yurt rentals throughout the winter months for a cozy winter camping experience.<\/p>\n

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Ice Fishing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Georgian Bay is a great spot for ice fishing with salmon, sturgeon and pike.<\/p>\n

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Downhill skiing \/ Snowboarding \/ Tobogganing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blue Mountain Resort offers skiing and snowboarding packages, as well as accommodations for a weekend away. There are some great toboggan hills across our area as well, such as Harrison Park in Owen Sound.<\/p>\n

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Snowmobiling<\/strong><\/p>\n

More than 3,500 km of beautiful groomed trails stretch across Grey Bruce. Be sure to check trail conditions before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n
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