Day 1
Start your tour in Collingwood today, touring to The Blue Mountains and Scenic Caves Nature Adventures to start. Explore the labyrinth of caves and spend some time suspended above the world, as you cross Ontario’s longest suspension footbridge hanging 25 metres above the treetops! Be sure to stop and savour the view of Georgian Bay more than 300 metres in elevation below! When you’re finished, take a cruise through the Beaver Valley, along the windy path through the villages of Clarksburg and Heathcote. In Eugenia, park your bike and follow the short path to Eugenia Falls. On your return, through Kimberley, take Grey County Road 7 to the left. Upon ascending out of the valley, stop on the right at the Epping Lookout for a view of the valley below. Continue on Grey Country Road 7 to Meaford, then head west of town (via Hwy 26) to Grey County Road 112. Here turn right (north). At the end of the road, you’ll find the Irish Mountain Lookout (on the right after you ascend the hill) – and another great view over the valley to the Bay below. If your stomach is starting to grumble, consider a stop at Ted’s Range Road Diner on your way back down the hill. Ted’s serves up lots of local and interesting cuisine, and offers a dining experience like no other. Continue on south County Road 12, to 40 through Walters Falls and the village of Bognor. Follow the route through Annan, and Leith, finally landing in Owen Sound for the night. Once in Owen Sound, be sure to visit Inglis Falls before checking in for the night.
Distance:
Collingwood to Owen Sound via above route (150 km (95 m), 2 hrs 30 min driving time)
Accommodation Options:
Best Western Inn on the Bay
1800 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound
P. 519-371-9200
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Quality Inn
950 6th Street East, Owen Sound
P. 519-376-1551
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The Falls Inn
113 Robert Street, Walters Falls
P. 519-794-4388
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Lunch Options:
Ted's Range Road Diner
138490 Grey Road 112,, RR#1, Meaford
P. 519-538-1788
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The Dam Pub
53 Bruce Street South, PO Box 793, Thornbury
P. 519-599-2110
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Dining Options:
Kettle's Back Home Cookin’
317239 Hwy 6&10, Chatsworth
P. 519-794-0330
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Things to Do:
Epping Lookout
Location: Grey Road 7, North of Kimberley
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Eugenia Falls
Location: Grey Road 13 at Eugenia
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Inglis Falls
Location: From Rockford - take Grey Road 18 West to Inglis Falls Road. From downtown Owen Sound - south on 2nd Ave E to 2nd Ave SE, take Inglis Falls Road.
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Irish Mountain Lookout
Location: Grey Road 112 North of Hwy 26 West of Meaford
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Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
260 Scenic Caves Road, The Blue Mountains
Location: From Collingwood, drive west on First St. to the First St. extension. Continue west on Mountain Rd which becomes Grey Rd 19. Follow the traffic circle onto Scenic Caves Rd. Follow this road to the top of the hill.
P. 705-446-0256
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