Thornbury Travel Guide

 windsorgirl Says:  Just a 10 minute drive from Thornbury brings you to the new Intrawest Blue Mountain village at the base of the Blue Mountain ski hills. Obviously, in the winter, this is a very popular spot for anyone interested in downhill skiing or in the apres ski scene. However, it is... 

 windsorgirl Says:  In the spring and fall you will see crowds of people on the Thornbury bridge over the Beaver River. They will all be looking over the side and you may wonder, like I did the first time, what was going on. These people are watching the salmon as they make their way first... 

 windsorgirl Says:  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... 

 windsorgirl Says:  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.... 

 windsorgirl Says:  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... 

 windsorgirl Says:  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... 

 windsorgirl Says:  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... 

 windsorgirl Says:  Whenever I am on holiday, I like to make a point of watching the sunset as often as possible. Luckily, Thornbury is located on the shores of Georgian Bay so it makes for an ideal spot to see the brilliant colours of the evening sky reflected in the water. 

 windsorgirl Says:  Jones Falls is located in the Pottawatomi Conservation Area within 116 hectares of Niagara Escarpment land. The Bruce Trail passes by these falls and also connects to Inglis Falls 10 kms away. There are several trails to hike within the conservation area including 2.2 kms of... 

 windsorgirl Says:  This is in my opinion, the most beautiful waterfall in Grey County. It is located about 30 kms from Thornbury north of Owen Sound off of County Road 1. Watch for the Conservation Area signs and the parking area on the west side of County Rd 1. To access the falls, you will... 

 windsorgirl Says:  You may visit Hoggs Falls as part of the Grey County waterfall tour, and if you do, you may want to take an extra 30 minutes or so to stretch your legs and enjoy an easy walk through the surrounding deciduous forest.There is one hike starting here that will take you all the... 

 windsorgirl Says:  This is another easily accessible and popular section of the Bruce Trail. It is an easy hike along the top of the escarpment with fantastic views looking north over the Blue Mountain ski hills to Collingwood and beyond to Georgian Bay. On the day we hiked Georgian Bay had... 

 windsorgirl Says:  The Beaver River is described as a gently flowing river, perfect for novice paddlers. You will enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside as well as travel through heavily wooded areas. The river meanders around countless bends, making you always wonder what's... 

 windsorgirl Says:  So far, this is my favorite hike in Grey County. It takes you through a sunny meadow into a tall birch forest and then to the edge of the Niagara escarpment with stunning views of the Beaver Valley. We made the hike in May when the spring flowers were in bloom. We plan to... 

 windsorgirl Says:  This is one section of the 850 km long Bruce Trail that is well worth visiting. The path crosses a small picturesque stream several times uphill to the highest point on the Bruce Trail. You will feel a sense of accomplishment as you reach this point, but you will not be...