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Visit Hoggs Falls
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  • Updated By windsorgirl on October 20, 2006
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    Hoggs Falls is a hidden gem, definitely off the beaten track. It is part of the Grey County Tourism's Scenic Drive "Waterfall Tour". This was my favorite waterfall on the tour. It is named after William Hogg who once operated a mill near the waterfall, the forest has now completely taken over any remnants of the old mill.

    Hoggs Falls is created as water from the Boyne River falls 7m in a beautiful cascade surrounded by dense forest. There are also some hiking trails leading from the falls. One will take you all the way to Eugenia Falls, the other is a long loop back to Hoggs Falls, and I did the short loop. That hike only took about 30 minutes I will include photos from this short hike. It is a great way to stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air after viewing the falls.

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  • Directions: From Eugenia Falls, head south on Grey County Rd 13. Turn right on Hwy 4. A few minutes later turn right onto East Back Line Road. Follow this dirt road to the first turn onto Lower Valley Road. The parking area is on your left.

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    Cycle on the Georgian Trail
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    There is an abandoned railway line stretching for 32kms between Meaford and Collingwood. Thornbury, my base, is located in the middle. This railway line has been converted into a beautiful trail suitable for bicycles, pedestrians, and in the winter, cross country skiiers. Motorized vehicles are not allowed.

    I have rode the stretch from Thornbury to Meaford and back, about 14 kms each way and I passed apple orchards, a golf course, and glimpses of the Niagara Escarpment . In autumn, you may find some wild apple trees along the path offering a free snack, just check for worms first!

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  • Directions: The trail is located between Hwy 26 and the shores of Georgian Bay. You can catch the trail at the harbours in Collingwood, Thornbury or Meaford.

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    Apple Picking in October
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  • By windsorgirl on March 14, 2006
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    Grey County has over 2500 acres of apple orchards. It is the northern most apple producing spot in Ontario. Apples have been grown here since 1846. In the spring, the orchards are breathtaking in full bloom, but if you'd like to pick your own, you'll have to wait until late September or early October.

    Meaford celebrates the Apple Harvest with a craft show in early October and Thornbury celebrates Applefest on Thanksgiving Day weekend. (Canadian Thanksgiving that is!)

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  • Website: www.applefest.ca

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    Take a Hike
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  • By windsorgirl on March 14, 2006
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    There are many hiking opportunities in and around Thornbury. The aforementioned Georgian Trail is suitable for long hikes as is the Bruce Trail which follows the Niagara Escarpment from Queenstown in the south to Tobermory in the north. The Bruce Trail is 850 kms in all, but there are many access points that allow you to hike a small portion at a time.

    Hiking in the month of May will reward you with many views of Ontario's Provincial Flower, the trillium in bloom, as well as apples trees in full flower. In autumn, the colours are amazing.

    I will detail specific hikes that I have done in the area under Sports Tips.

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  • Website: www.brucetrail.org

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    Eugenia Falls
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    These falls are one of the highest in Ontario, dropping 30 m over the Niagara Escarpment. They are located in the village of Eugenia at the Eugenia Falls Conservation Area. There are short hikes here along the canyon offering several glimpses of the falls. Unfortunately you can't get very close to this waterfall.

    In the 1850's these falls became the site of gold fever when a farmer spotted some glittering rock in the canyon. Over 200 golddiggers descended on the site but instead of gold, it turned out to be iron pyrite, fool's gold. In 1914, Eugenia Falls became the site of Ontario's second hydro electric generating plant.

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  • Directions: off Grey Rd 13, near Flesherton

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    Check out the Fall Colours
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  • By windsorgirl on March 14, 2006
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    Grey County is a great place to view some of Ontario's most spectacular fall colours. Plan your visit for the month of October for the best display. A suggested driving tour starts from Thornbury and then travels west to Meaford on hwy 26, then south to Kimberley on County Rd 7. From here you can continue south to Flesherton or head north to Thornbury along County Rd 13.

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    Take a Scenic Drive
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  • By windsorgirl on June 21, 2006
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    The country side in Grey county is a beautiful landscape of rolling farm lands and stunning views of the Niagara Escarpment, and the blue waters of Georgian Bay. Get a copy of the Georgian Triangle See and Do Guide by emailing them at the website below for a list of suggested scenic drives.

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  • Website: www.georgiantriangle.com

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    Sailing
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  • Address: Thornbury, Ont. Canada

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    Marina visit
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  • Address: Thornbury, Ont. Canada

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    Fishing
  • By kris-t on November 23, 2005
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  • Address: Thornbury, Ont. Canada
  • Directions: near Collingwood

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