Sauble Beach Tourism

Located on Lake Huron, beautiful Sauble Beach boasts 11 kilometres of white sand, making it the second-longest freshwater beach in the world and sparking comparisons to the beaches of the Mediterranean!  Created by unique sandbar deposits that make the water shallow and warm, the sand dunes at Sauble Beach are part of an ecosystem that has evolved over thousands of years. The dunes are home to many rare and unique plants, grasses, and birds.  Sauble Beach sunsets are some of the best in the world!  Wave action creates a lot of fun, but they can sometimes be quite large, so be aware with young children. Bicycles and jet skis are available for rent, or play mini golf, go on water trampolines, visit the arcade or amusement park, or enjoy the many restaurants and unique shops.  Hourly and daily paid parking is in effect along the beach, some side streets, and in the municipal lots.  Public washrooms are available. Lake Francis Cottages is located 20 minutes from Sauble Beach. Visitors to Lake Francis Cottages take full advantage of a year-round, four-season, outdoor playground, whether they are snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, golfing, fishing, boating/canoeing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, dog sledding, sightseeing, swimming, bird watching, rock climbing, or simply relaxing by their own campfire while gazing at the Milky Way or perhaps even the Northern Lights.  We have created lists of things to do for Owen Sound Tourism, Sauble Beach Tourism, Georgian Bay - Lake Huron vacation destinations! We are located at the base of the beautiful Bruce Peninsula, a very unique and special area which is home to one of the world’s Unesco Biospheres, the Niagara Escarpment, with its towering limestone cliffs, ancient cedars, and rare plant life. Check out the Grey and Bruce County local attraction pages that we have provided to see a small sampling of some of the great things to see and do at and around Lake Francis Cottages!

Bayshore Community Center

If you feel like dancing the night away you don’t want to miss Macarmill Productions 560 CFOS  70th Anniversary Bash at the Bayshore Community Center. The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will be bring the house down on June 25 2010. Tickets and more info available at Owen Sound Bayshore Community Center. Make it a Great Getaway weekend and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes from the venue.

Owen Sound Celtic Festival

The Owen Sound Celtic Festival is a celebration of Celtic heritage. This event is held each September it plays host to both indoor and outdoor activities, making the most of this beautiful season on Georgian Bay.

This three-day festival is filled with old world sounds and flavor.

• Friday & Saturday evening concerts
• vendors & artisans
• children’s activities
• Celtic Dancing
• Pipe Band Parade
• a demonstration area
• jam session
• beer garden
• music & dance workshops stage
• Come join the fun this September at The Owen Sound Celtic Festival on the shores of Georgian Bay.
• Make it a Great getaway weekend stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes from the venue
  

Small Mouth Bass-Grey Bruce

This is a very well kept secret here at  Lake Francis.  We have one of the best  Large and Small Mouth Bass fishing in Grey Bruce. This  is a private lake . In the spring we are very careful  not to  disturb the Bass beds. In return it allow us and others on the lake to enjoy this sport. Many property owners on Lake Francis as well as visitors catch and release. With educating the young and old with the environment it will keep are waters on Georgian Bay and Lake Francis clean and fresh for this type of entertainment. Go Bass Fishing this summer and stay at Lake Francis Cottage located 10 minutes from Owen Sound Ontario and 20 minutes from Sauble Beach Ontario

Bass Fishing-Owen Sound Area

Owen Sound “The Hub” of the Grey Bruce region. Swim, boat, fish and sight see under a bright blue sky, clean fresh waters and rugged limestone cliffs. Visit museums, artists studios, go shopping in unique boutiques and specialty shops. Sit at an out door cafe and people watch while enjoying a delicious meal. Take a ride and tour four conservation areas (Inglis Falls, Indian Falls, Hibou and the Pottawatomi. Walk through Harrison Park and feed the swans at the bird sancuary. Fly in a Helicopter over Grey Bruce and Owen Sound. Enjoy fresh produce, meat, breads and pastries from the Farmers Market. Take in an Attack hockey game at The Bay Shore Community Centre. Golf at one of the many courses throughout Owen Sound. Try your luck at the Award Winning Cobble Beach Golf Course. Throw your line in off the wall in downtown Owen Sound and catch rainbow trout or salmon. Cruise on a Charter on the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay. Winter is one big play ground offering the best in cross country skiing, snow shoeing and hiking. Snowmobile your way to the many club houses like the Stoney Kepple Riders. Make it an unforgettable vacation and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes for Owen Sound Ontario and 20 minutes from Sauble Beach Ontario. A place you can call home while you are away.

The Bruce Peninsula offers vacationers a variety of outdoor activities, relaxation, fresh air, clean waters and a unique scenery. It has over 500 miles of  shoreline,  enough for you to find your own special place. Check out many quaint tiny villages, take a waterfall tour, check out the Bruce Caves, hike the Beautiful Bruce Trail, watch one of the worlds most amazing sunsets at Sauble Beach, take a cruise on the Chi-Cheemaun in Tobermory . Stay at  Lake Francis Cottages located on  a private lake. It is shallow along the shore, so it is comfortable to let the kids swim. This is a wonderful lake to water ski, go Bass Fishing, canoeing which is an awesome way to see turtles, birds’ nesting grounds, beaver dams, and fish. Enjoy a campfire at the water edge. Make it an incredible vacation exploring The Bruce Peninsula. Lake Francis Cottages located 10 minutes from Owen Sound Ontario and 20 minutes from Sauble Beach Ontario.

Lake Francis Cottages

When the days start getting longer and the snow begins to melt, our guests begin to prepare for a well deserved summer vacation. Lake Francis Cottage Rentals are only 20 minutes from Sauble Beach and Lake Huron, 10 minutes from Owen Sound, Wiarton, and Georgian Bay, and minutes from many other fabulous Ontario destinations and attractions. Sauble Beach Cottage Rentals and Lake Francis Cottages will begin to book up very soon. Don’t delay, pick your week  and call or e-mail your reservation today.

Saugeen Summer Night Music Festival

Saugeen Summer Night Music Festival {2nd Annual}. Guest Include Johny Reid, Terri Clark, George Canyon, Doc Walker, Dean Brody and many more. This event will take place on June 19 2010. Rain or Shine at Clifford Arena and Ball Park. A shuttle bus will take you to the venue if you are camping at River Place Park Campground. More info call 519-665-2228. Make it a Great getaway weekend and stay at Lake Francis Cottages located 1 hour from the venue.

Roxy Theatre Owen Sound

From Home to Haiti

This event is happening here in Owen Sound. All proceeds will go directly to Haiti.

Be part of a Great warm experience while listening to some spectacular performers.

We have all heard, scene and now your chance to donate your time and money.
Red Cross Benefit Concert for Haiti Tuesday, February 16th - 7:30pm Tickets $20 FROM HOME TO HAITI Red Cross Benefit Concert for Haiti Tuesday, February 16th 7:30pm at the Roxy Theatre

Tickets available at the Roxy Box Office in Owen Sound and via Phone during normal Box Office Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30-5:30-519-371-2833

This is being organized by several local musicians, business owners and members of the community in response to the devastation seen in Haiti since the January 12 earthquake.

Guest include local country music artist Tommy Gilham, The Black Family of Markdale, former Tanglefoot members Steve and Rob Ritchie and Al Parrish. Other performers include Rob McLean, Don Buchanan, Jamie Smith and members of Dancemakers Dance Studio.

Also appearing will be Pastor Dave Oppertshauser from Sauble Christian Fellowship Church recently back from Haiti to speak about his experiences.

Several local businesses have graciously offered to sponsor the minimal expenses associated with this concert so that 100% of the proceeds can go to the cause.

They include Dancemakers/Sportmakers, Tannahill Funeral Home, The Roxy Theatre and Bayshore Broadcasting. TicketScene.ca is donating the online ticket convenience fee on all sales for this fundraiser to The Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.

Please join this worthy cause call today for tickets. 519-371-2833 ]]> http://www.lakefranciscottages.com/blog/2010/02/roxy-theatre-owen-sound-haiti-benefit/feed/ http://www.lakefranciscottages.com/blog/2010/02/roxy-theatre-owen-sound-haiti-benefit/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LakeFrancisCottages/~3/CoCW_4ninSc/ http://www.lakefranciscottages.com/blog/2010/01/sauble-beach-cottages-on-the-beautiful-bruce-peninsula/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:51:00 +0000 admin http://www.lakefranciscottages.com/blog/?p=795 Bird Watching On The Beautiful Bruce Peninsula

Located right at Lake Francis Cottages.
Many nesting birds are  found at Lake Francis.  May and June celebrate the spring migration, offering a great opportunity for bird watching, although sightings are plentiful throughout the year.  Some of the species you might see include:

The Bruce Peninsula provides wintering grounds for Great Grey Owls and Bald Eagles.

Book today at Lake Francis Cottages and enjoy the Spring Migration right at your own waterfront cottage here in Ontario