Garett & Delma's Guidebook
Food scene
The Leeky Canoe
94 N Sykes StA long-time Meaford favourite! Pub-style food with a fun menu.
Consider reserving a table (226-662-7189) if planning to visit at peak times.
OR - order online at https://ruhungry.ca/menu/meaford-social, pick up your order and enjoy a meal along the Meaford waterfront.
6 locals recommend
Meaford social
12 Bayfield StreetConsider reserving a table (226-662-7189) if planning to visit at peak times.
OR - order online at https://ruhungry.ca/menu/meaford-social, pick up your order and enjoy a meal along the Meaford waterfront.
McGinty's Cafe
45 N Sykes StA unique spot offering exotic game and other seldom-seen menu items.
7 locals recommend
Ted's Range Road Diner
Grey Road 112A unique spot offering exotic game and other seldom-seen menu items.
Enjoy a great meal while feasting your eyes on the falls just outside your window. This spot is a 5-minute drive from our property.
10 locals recommend
The Falls Inn & Spa - Walters Falls
140 Front StEnjoy a great meal while feasting your eyes on the falls just outside your window. This spot is a 5-minute drive from our property.
Excellent food and atmosphere, right next to the harbour in Owen Sound
43 locals recommend
Mudtown Station Brewery and Restaurant
1198 1st Ave EExcellent food and atmosphere, right next to the harbour in Owen Sound
Hearty, homestyle meals. Pick up a delicious pie on your way out. You'll enjoy a 20-25 minute drive through beautiful countryside en route.
34 locals recommend
Kettles Back Home Cookin'
317239 Hwy 6&10Hearty, homestyle meals. Pick up a delicious pie on your way out. You'll enjoy a 20-25 minute drive through beautiful countryside en route.
Delicious food served on a patio (seasonal) overlooking the Beaver River, right above the dam in Thornbury. Open Wednesdays through Sundays.
9 locals recommend
The Mill Cafe
12 Bridge StreetDelicious food served on a patio (seasonal) overlooking the Beaver River, right above the dam in Thornbury. Open Wednesdays through Sundays.
Sightseeing
A beautiful spot just around the corner (5-minute drive) from our property! You'll enjoy the views of the historic falls, millpond and gorge from the top of the falls. If you enjoy hiking, take the 1-2 hour hike along the Bruce Trail starting at the falls.
13 locals recommend
Walters Falls
A beautiful spot just around the corner (5-minute drive) from our property! You'll enjoy the views of the historic falls, millpond and gorge from the top of the falls. If you enjoy hiking, take the 1-2 hour hike along the Bruce Trail starting at the falls.
Lovely falls in a beautiful setting, Particularly beautiful in winter. My personal favourite falls in the area.
60 locals recommend
Hoggs Falls
Lovely falls in a beautiful setting, Particularly beautiful in winter. My personal favourite falls in the area.
Inglis Falls
237785 Inglis Falls RoadBeautiful views of the Beaver Valley. Spectacular any time of year, but particularly in fall.
46 locals recommend
Old Baldy Conservation Area
120 Old Baldy Access RoadBeautiful views of the Beaver Valley. Spectacular any time of year, but particularly in fall.
Trout Hollow Trail is a very scenic hiking trail that starts ~ 10km from our property and ends in Meaford. If you choose, you can take a return loop and make it a round trip. Allow a couple of hours to hike each direction.
11 locals recommend
Trout Hollow Trail
170 Edwin StTrout Hollow Trail is a very scenic hiking trail that starts ~ 10km from our property and ends in Meaford. If you choose, you can take a return loop and make it a round trip. Allow a couple of hours to hike each direction.
Harrison Park
75 2nd Ave EA relatively short hike on a boardwalk, with good interpretive signage about the local flora and fauna. A ten-minute drive from our property.
8 locals recommend
Bognor Marsh Management Area
A relatively short hike on a boardwalk, with good interpretive signage about the local flora and fauna. A ten-minute drive from our property.
See the area from a new perspective! An aerial sightseeing tour conducted by the very fine pilots at Owen Sound Flight Services will showcase the unforgettable beauty of the whole area, and give you a better idea of areas you want to view more closely from the ground. The airport is a 20-minute drive from our property.
Owen Sound Flight Services Inc
203807 ON-26See the area from a new perspective! An aerial sightseeing tour conducted by the very fine pilots at Owen Sound Flight Services will showcase the unforgettable beauty of the whole area, and give you a better idea of areas you want to view more closely from the ground. The airport is a 20-minute drive from our property.
Activities
Enjoy a swim, have a picnic right next to the beach, let the kids enjoy the playground, or play an exciting round of mini-golf!
32 locals recommend
Meaford Memorial Park
179 Grant AvEnjoy a swim, have a picnic right next to the beach, let the kids enjoy the playground, or play an exciting round of mini-golf!
If you like horses, you're going to love this place! Gord and Heather are fantastic with people and horses, and have beautiful riding trails, carriage rides, and other horse-related activities.
7 locals recommend
Windsong Carriage & Ranch
597520 Grey Rd 29If you like horses, you're going to love this place! Gord and Heather are fantastic with people and horses, and have beautiful riding trails, carriage rides, and other horse-related activities.
Did you bring your canoe or kayak? Enjoy a quiet paddle on this quiet chain of calm lakes 10 minutes away from our property.
Connell's Lake
Did you bring your canoe or kayak? Enjoy a quiet paddle on this quiet chain of calm lakes 10 minutes away from our property.
Lots to see and do for any age, from hiking to ziplining and treetop walks, admiring the grounds, and much more.
258 locals recommend
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
260 Scenic Caves RdLots to see and do for any age, from hiking to ziplining and treetop walks, admiring the grounds, and much more.
Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve
A lovely hiking spot
Rent canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, bikes and other adventure equipment. Or take a guided bike or kayak tour. Eagle Adventures offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures, tours and lessons.
Eagle Adventures
12th Side RoadRent canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, bikes and other adventure equipment. Or take a guided bike or kayak tour. Eagle Adventures offers a wide variety of outdoor adventures, tours and lessons.
Great place to hike, climb rocks and explore crevices. Consider arriving early or late in the day during peak season as parking areas do fill up. Metcalfe Rock is a half-hour drive from our property.
26 locals recommend
Metcalfe Rock
Great place to hike, climb rocks and explore crevices. Consider arriving early or late in the day during peak season as parking areas do fill up. Metcalfe Rock is a half-hour drive from our property.
Further Afield...
Attractions in this list are more than an hour's drive (one-way) from our property. They are listed here because they are well worth the drive if you have the time.
The Grotto, Bruce Peninsula National Park
Bruce TrailSauble Beach
609 Lakeshore Blvd NWasaga Beach
Tobermory
If time allows, this place is a must-visit! Allow enough time on the island to swim in the clear, cold water, or just sit on the sun-warmed rocks and enjoy the tropical colours.
100 locals recommend
Merl Trail,flowerpot Island
If time allows, this place is a must-visit! Allow enough time on the island to swim in the clear, cold water, or just sit on the sun-warmed rocks and enjoy the tropical colours.