Thanksgiving weekend is upon us and the fall colours are in fine form. Between cooking turkeys, picking apples, building scarecrows, photographing sunsets and Northern Lights and visiting pumpkin patches, you are sure to take some great photographs this weekend. We love sharing pics from our visitors and residents alike and we regularly feature them on our social media feeds and in our website galleries. If you’d like to send us your shots, tag us on social @brucegreysimcoe or visit our new photo page to upload them directly! https://brucegreysimcoe.com/brucegreysimcoe-ambassadors
Have a great weekend and check back next week for #exploredreamdiscover
Thanks to Cape Croker Park, DayHikeDad, Payman Photography, Stewart Fleming, Sundre87, theartfulphoto and wildheartwanderers for these great shots.
Step back in time and experience the wild spirit of Corkscrew City—Owen Sound, famously known as the last dry city in Canada! Join the Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions \for the Corkscrew City Tour, an unforgettable journey through the lively Prohibition era, where history comes alive with interactive performances, tantalizing tastings, and more. On October 5th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you will visit local breweries and a distillery with special behind the scenes tours and tastings as well as savouring delicious food and taking in interactive performances. Whether you're a history buff, foodie, or just looking for a unique and fun experience, the Corkscrew City Tour is perfect for age of majority guests. It's a great outing for groups, couples, and anyone with a taste for adventure and a love of local culture. Get your tickets today.
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Stomp the Bruce on September 7th at this brand new music festival
Wrap up your summer with a weekend of country music on the Bruce Peninsula. Stomp The Bruce is a brand-new one day music festival in Wiarton, Ontario on Saturday, September 7th at Bluewater Park. This celebration of community and music will also support first responders and veterans. Funds raised will help offer therapeutic retreats for veterans and first responders at the The Freedom Ranch Inc . Pick up your tickets today to see Alli Walker, Brian John Hartwood, Whiskey Glasses, Rob Watts Band, Grey Road 1 and 8 Second Ride. Get all the info and your tickets right here https://www.stompthebruce.ca/
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The team at Sundays Ice Cream Parlour are passionate about serving the best products available – but that’s not the whole story. It’s about great ice cream in the perfect location. It’s about being surrounded by friends and family. That is what Sundays strives to bring to you. With 3 locations in #brucegreysimcoe, Owen Sound, Collingwood and at The Launch at the Owen Sound Harbour, add a Sunday’s stop to your summer adventures.
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Trilliums are one of our favourite signs of spring and with the sun shining and the temperatures rising, you’ll find them covering the forest floor along many of our trails. The Trillium Trail at Memorial Park was the perfect spot for a walk today. #getoutside #trillium #ontario #hike
Snow, sun, rain, sleet: The one thing you can count on this spring are great flavours and great food and drinks in #brucegreysimcoe Make yours a culinary getaway this spring. Fermanagh Farms Willow&REN staging and design Quayle's Brewery The Wismer House Sheardown's Friday Harbour Resort Pho simcoe Good Grief Coffee Roasters Hutchinson Maple Syrup Braestone Club The ktchn Red Hen Artisanale NORTH SWING Georgian Hills Vineyards Copperpot Nuts
BruceGreySimcoe Musician Spotlight with Amber May
BruceGreySimcoe is home to some incredible artists and every week we’ll be shining the spotlight on an artist, musician or photographer. Today it’s musician Amber May
🎸Tell us a bit about yourself🎸
I have a broad ranging background. I was once "turning wrenches" out west but now chase my passion of singing and song writing. Music runs deep in my veins; I've been singing since the young age of 5 and writing since I was 12.
🎸What kind of music do you play?🎸
I gravitate towards country, folk and blues - I'm very eclectic in my playing and song-writing.
🎸Can you share some thoughts about playing in BruceGreySimcoe?🎸
What an eye opener! I had no idea how strong the music community/scene is here. Since growing up/ living in smaller communities I figured you would have to move to a big city to pursue music. Boy, was I wrong! It's amazing here.
🎸What are some of your favourite venues here?🎸
That's a tough one.. there's so many! The Dunes Restaurant and Bar in Sauble Beach, Jazzmyns & Heartwood Hall in Owen Sound, the Thornbury Market, The Queens in Port Elgin and Red Bay Lodge in Red Bay. I could go on an on to be honest there's so many !
🎸Did you start out living here or move to the area? 🎸
I moved here about 3 years ago from Peace River Alberta, but I'm a 'northern gal' having been born and raised in a small community in northern Ontario. This is the BEST move I've made though in coming to this area.
🎸What advice do you have for visitors to the region?🎸
Don't skip out on the unique venues in each area, take time to embrace the towns and communities, and do NOT I repeat do not miss out on the beautiful landscapes all around this area. Love our area as if it's your own 💚
BruceGreySimcoe Artist's Spotlight With Michael Whone
BruceGreySimcoe is home to some incredible artists and every week we’ll be shining the spotlight on an artist, musician or photographer. Today it’s musician Pulp by Michael Whone 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸Want to hear more of Michael’s music? Head to this link https://ffm.to/pr7vlap
🎸Tell us a bit about yourself🎸
I'm a jazz guitarist/composer from northern Ontario. I started performing in a jazz quartet in North Bay when I was 17. I've performed all over Ontario in the past 20 years.
🎸What kind of music do you play?🎸
My original releases are a fusion of jazz and electronica, but sometimes I still perform straight-ahead contemporary jazz.
🎸Can you share some thoughts about playing in BruceGreySimcoe?🎸
When I started out in Northern Ontario you could call up a restaurant/bar and ask them if they wanted live jazz, and often they'd hire you.
When I moved to Barrie over 15 years ago, I tried cold calling like that, and the response would be, "Do you have an album we could listen to?"
I think it's because Simcoe has a very vibrant and talented music scene, where there’s a high bar for professionalism expected.
🎸What are some of your favourite venues here?🎸
I would love to play Five Points Theatre, or Georgian Theatre. Common Good Café puts on some very nice, intimate, ticketed shows, and I'm glad the Joe Huron Trio is back again playing weekly jazz shows at British Arms.
🎸Did you start out living here or move to the area?🎸
I've lived all over Ontario and had a chance to experience and participate in live music communities in Sudbury, North Bay, Toronto, London, and Barrie. But I'm originally from Sudbury.
🎸What advice do you have for visitors to the region?🎸
Kind of a local jazz legend and best kept jazz secret, jazz guitarist, Joe Huron. He still performs every Sunday afternoon at British Arms in Barrie if you need to make plans to listen to some great live jazz in Simcoe County. And if you get a chance to talk to Joe bet
BruceGreySimcoe Musican Spotlight with Russ Robson
BruceGreySimcoe is home to some incredible artists and every week we’ll be shining the spotlight on an artist, musician or photographer. Today it’s musician, Russ Robson.
🎸Tell us a bit about yourself:🎸
I am a Canadian singer songwriter and recording artist originally from Glamas Ontario which is near Kincardine in Grey Bruce. I have lived all over North America and played in smaller venues from coast to coast. I have shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, and many others on my journey. I currently reside near Barrie, Ontario and am working on releasing a new single next month called A Million Times.
🎸What kind of music do you play?🎸
My music has been described as “Folk Grunge” which is a mixture between traditional folk and bluegrass combined with 90’s grunge rock and alternative country.
🎸Can you share some thoughts about playing in BruceGreySimcoe?🎸
Since I am from Grey Bruce and have lived all over North America it always feels surreal to come back to Grey Bruce and perform. Almost like a full circle.
🎸What are some of your favourite venues here? 🎸
I recently play at the Gibson Centre in Alliston for our tour kick off and that was a great little venue. There are so many little pubs all over BruceGreySimcoe, it's hard to pick a favourite. Also, if you haven’t already, check out Gussapolooza Music Festival. Always a great time!
🎸Did you start out living here or move to the area?🎸
I was born in Grey Bruce
🎸What advice do you have for visitors to the region?🎸
Check out all the amazing scenery and little towns. Grey Bruce is one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
www.russrobson.com
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