Local Attractions, Festivals & Events
...almost all just a short walk from
The Highland Manor!
Culture...
Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery
The Georgian Bay Symphony
The Roxy Live Theatre
Summerfolk Music Festival(August 20,21,22, 2010)
The Billy Bishop War Museum
Grey Roots Museum and Archives
Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum
Nature...
The Bruce Trail
Experience the many breathtaking waterfalls of the Niagara Escarpment by hiking, biking, snowmobiling, or skiing. Discover Bruce Peninsula's botanical treasures...like the largest variety of ferns in the world!
Crosscountry Skiing and Snowshoeing
Some of the finest, most scenic Crosscountry and Snowshoeing trails in Ontario are within minutes of the Highland Manor
The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular
Harrison Park
Enjoy the mini-zoo, nature trail to Inglis falls, restaurant & picnic areas, children's play grounds, paddle boats, etc.
Golf Courses
Fitness Clubs
Alpine Skiing
The Highland Manor is just a scenic forty-five minute drive west of
Collingwood's Blue Mountain.
Beaches - Sauble Beach
Clean and safe Georgian Bay locations
Excursions...
Billy Bishop Airport
Sight-seeing tours
Boating
Scenic cruising, fishing charters, dinner cruises (Spring and Fall)
Sleigh Rides
Horse drawn winter sleigh rides through maple syrup farms around the area.
Shopping/Dining/Services
Prettie Portraits
The Owen Sound Artists Co-op
Harbourfront Walkway
Just three blocks from the Highland Manor, this route takes you through the downtown city core, with over 350 stores, services, and restaurants.
Farmers' Market
Saturday mornings (year-round).
Antiques
Sit in on Sydenham's Antique and Estate Auctions,
or visit the area's antique stores and flea markets.
Festivals...
SummerFolk Festival(August 20,21,22, 2010)
Winter Festival of Northern Lights
November 19, 2010 to January 2, 2011
