What to do

Grey County (www.visitgrey.ca) which is also part of the Georgian Triangle is located in southwestern Ontario with many towns situated along the beautiful Georgian Bay. Boasting an abundance of amazing trails for hiking and biking; beaches and harbours for boating and kayaking; ski slopes as well as numerous shops, restaurants and spas. The possibilities for fun are endless… you’ll need more then a single weekend to experience it all!

Blue Mountain and Ski Resort

Whether you’re visiting in the spring, summer, fall or winter Blue Mountain offers activities for all seasons. The village is nestled between the hills and has fantastic shops and restaurants. Visit https://www.bluemountain.ca/ for more information.

Scandinave Spa

Located minutes away from Blue Mountain Resort, Scandinave Spa offers true relaxation in a luxurious setting. Offering several hot and cold baths along with various saunas nestled in the woods, a visit here is sure to make anyone feel at peace. For bookings, packages, pricing and more visit: https://www.scandinave.com/blue-mountain/en/

collingwood, thornbury and owen sound

Collingwood and Thornbury are situated along the Georgian Bay coast and link with Meaford along Highway 26. Collingwood is the largest of the towns and has no shortage of fine dining, shops and parks. Thornbury is like a sister town to Meaford. It also has a quaint main strip with cafes, shops and galleries along with a beautiful harbour. Owen Sound is located further west of Meaford. The old downtown has many cafes and shops and presents a great display of turn of the century architecture. The area of Owen Sound also has access to numerous trails and local museums. For more information on each of these towns and what they have to offer please visit: https://www.visitgrey.ca/

Wineries and cideries

Grey County is home to numerous wineries and cideries, many of which are situated on beautiful properties and are open to the public. Make a day out of it and explore the lovely country side while enjoying local refreshments and food. For more information on local wineries please visit: https://www.visitgrey.ca/eat/wineries-breweries-cideries

Meaford

The home of Applewood House Bed & Breakfast, Meaford is situated at the end of the Georgian Trail connecting Collingwood to Meaford and spanning just over 30 km. A perfect trail for biking, hiking or snowshoeing. Meaford has quaint small town charm with shops and restaurants lining its main street. Nearby parks include Beautiful Joe and Memorial Park and the town’s harbour has a beautiful boardwalk reaching out into the bay- perfect for evening strolls. Applewood House is situated in the heart of town and steps away from many of these attractions. For more information please visit: https://www.visitgrey.ca/unique-grey/communities/meaford

Waterfalls

The Grey County is home to an impressive amount of waterfalls that range in height. The waterfalls are all relatively close to one another and within a 30 km radius of Applewood House. Many of the falls are situated in parks and connect to many lovely day trails. For more information please visit: https://www.visitgrey.ca/play/outdoor-sights/waterfalls