Nearby Summer Activities
Wilmer Trout Ponds are suitable for both bait and fly-fishing.
Located 1 km. north of the town of Durham.
On the west side of Hwy#6, fire # 313706.
Look for the public fishing sign on the west side of Hwy#6.
All ponds stocked with naturally fed brook,
brown and rainbow trout.
No Season, No limit, No license required.
Harbour Heat Waves
Harbour Heat Waves. A musical event generally held in early August In Owen Sound. Enjoy
musical performances, have a picnic or stroll the harbour.
Billy Bishop Home and Museum-A National Historic Site 948 3rd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON. N4K 4P6 519-371-0031 www.billybishop.org
Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum
1155 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound ON. N4K 4K8 519-371-3333 www.marinerail.com
Owen Sound
Come and view the harbour at Owen Sound, and the vast array of
boats arriving throughout the summer months. Paddle boats, canoes & mini-golf
are located in Harrison Park. Open July & August 7 days a week, and May, June, Sept
& Oct on weekends.
Chi-Cheemaun
Chi-Cheemaun Ferry. From Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula to South Baymouth on Manitoulin
Island. Discover diving parks & historical ship wrecks, 400 million year old rock
formations & sea caves. Travel information & ferry schedule are available by
calling 1-800-265-3163 or 519-376-6601.
Blue Heron Company
Tobermory, Ontario offers tours of the fathom five National Marine Park aboard the glass
bottom Great Blue Heron. See the lighthouse, shipwrecks and Flowerpot Island. For info
call 519-596-2999
Wasaga Beach & Sauble Beach
Located near Collingwood, on Georgian Bay, Wasaga Beach is the longest fresh water beach
in the world. It's one of Ontario's most popular summer attractions with miles of sandy
white beaches. Wasaga is a busy tourist destination. Sauble Beach near Southampton, on
Lake Huron, is also a must for the avid beach goer.
The Durham Art Gallery offers a large area of exhibition space in two galleries. Gallery 1 is spacious with high ceilings. Gallery 2 is a multipurpose room which is home to the Singout Cafe and occasional workshops.
It is an important regional gallery as approximately 60% of the exhibiting artists are from the areas of Grey, Bruce and North Wellington. The balance of exhibitors originate from other parts of the province, Canada and abroad.
The programming mandate of the Gallery is to provide a centre committed to the presentation, education and understanding of contemporary art. Over its 20-year history the Gallery has presented monthly exhibitions of work in all media including fine art, craft, video, performance and new media.
Community of Durham situated on the Saugeen River hosts a Snow Fest
each winter and the Wood Show & Herb fair in the summer. A 5 to a 10 minute drive from
any of our vacation homes will get you to the . Durham Conservation Area is a great place
to go swimming and only a moments walk from the heritage walkway which will also lead you
to the Durham Art Gallery. Also numerous shops & restaurants. Wilmer Pond Cottages are
located near Durham Ontario, 15 minutes from 101 things to see and do.
For the CRAFT ENTHUSIAST be sure to visit Unique Designs of Nature, located on Hwy#6 on the west side of the road, just 2 miles north of Wilmer Pond. Teresa Madill will help you choose that perfect gift for any occasion. If it is convenient, call ahead of time @ 519-369-2780.
For HORSE BACK RIDING, give JENNY from GLEN MEADOWS EQUESTRIAN CENTRE a call at 519-369-6178.
Port Elgin on Lake Huron
Port Elgin on Lake Huron. Located at the South end of Sauble Beach. Port Elgin Tourist Information Centre,
operated by the Port Elgin Chamber of Commerce Maple Square Mall, 515 Goderich St. (hwy
21) 1-800-387-3456 or Ph (519) 832-2332. Fax (519) 389-3725
Collingwood
One Hour north of Guelph on Hwy 6
40 Minutes to Sauble Beach
50 Minutes to Wassaga Beach
1.5 hour to Tobermory
25 Minutes to Owen Sound
5 to 10 Minutes to the nearest beach at the Durham Conservation Area
5 Minutes to the nearest 20 Trout Ponds (no license, no season, eat what you catch)
20 min to the nearest shopping mall
10 to 20 minutes to many flea markets
20 min to canoe and kayak rentals
20 min to hiking the Bruce Trail
10 min to horseback riding
25 min to a fishing charter boat
40 min to the nearest brewery tour
15 min to Antique shops at Fleasherton or Markdale
25 min to the Billy Bishop Museum
50 min to the water slides in Collingwood
Six Golf Courses with 5 to 20 minutes.
10 min to the Stock Car Races
20 min to the Harness Races.
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