Grey County is located 2 hours north of Toronto, in Southwestern Ontario, and is also part of the Georgian Triangle. Being home to more than 92 thousand residents, Grey County is the fourth largest county in Ontario. It includes the city of Owen Sound, the towns of Hanover; Meaford and the Blue Mountains, as well as the townships of Chatsworth; Georgian Bluffs; Grey Highlands; Southgate and West Grey.
Nestled within the Niagara Escarpment, one of the wonders of the Natural World and a United Nations designated world biosphere reserve, there is always a stunning panoramic view to be seen. Home to the Saugeen & Sydenham Rivers; 7 waterfalls; Griffith’s Island (location of the Imperial Tower lighthouse, 1859); three conservation areas and the Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest footpath. Grey County grows more apples than any other county in all of Ontario, producing more than 25% of Ontario’s total apple product each year. Be sure to stop at least once along the Apple Pie Trail (www.applepietrail.ca/).
Being dedicated to managed, sustainable growth, Grey County offers agricultural and rural simplicity with an endless supply of activities in a relaxed and family oriented atmosphere. Its forests are full of beautiful trails (forests@grey.ca), commonly used for mountain biking; hiking; walking; birding; horseback riding; cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Cycling in Grey County has been described as world class, with endless combinations of roads, off-roading and three great rail trails. The supply of outdoor activities from rock climbing to ice fishing, camping to golf, is never-ending. Georgian Bay, often called the sixth great lake, makes Grey County popular amongst sailors, windsurfers, divers and fishing fans.
Home to a number of museums, art galleries, heritage sites and live theatre, Grey County is rich in diverse cultural experience.
 

MUNICIPAL CONTACT INFORMATION

http://www.grey.ca/
Phone: (519) 376-2205
Address: 595 9th Ave East, Owen Sound, ON  N4K 3E3

CHAMBER & BIA

West Grey Chamber of Commerce
Grey County Tourism
 

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Blue Mountain Resort (www.bluemountain.ca/)
Blue Mountain Village (http://bluemountainvillage.ca/)
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, The Blue Mountains, open year-round, (www.sceniccaves.com)
The Horse & Buggy Trail, Southgate, open year-round (www.horseandbuggytrail.com)
Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Owen Sound, open year-round (http://www.greyroots.com/)
Harrison Park Camp & Bird Sanctuary, Owen Sound, open year-round (https://www.owensound.ca/play/harrison-park)
Waterfall Self-guided Tour (http://www.visitgrey.ca/travel-guides/?item=215)
Beaver Valley Orchard & Cidery, closed in the summer, (www.bvcider.ca/)
Sauble Winterfest, Wiarton, Annual; January (www.saublebeach.com/winterfest/)
Wiarton Willie Festival, Annual; February (www.wiartonwilliefestival.com)
Jazzmania, Thornbury, Annual; Spring (www.jazzmania.ca)
Salmon Spectacular Derby, Owen Sound; Annual, End of Summer (http://www.sydenhamsportsmen.com/)
Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival, Owen Sound, Annual; August (www.summerfolk.org/)
Home & Cottage Expo, Owen Sound, Annual; Spring (www.homeandcottageexpo.com)
Grey Sauble Conservation Area (www.greysauble.on.ca)
Nottawasaga Conservation Area (www.nvca.on.ca)
Saugeen Valley Conservation Area (www.svca.on.ca)


 

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There are many avenues for funding open to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) is a community based not for profit corporation, committed to small business and community economic development. Affiliated through Industry Canada’s - Community Futures Program, this independent corporation embraces initiatives and activities in support of economic diversification and community prosperity.

Incorporated in 1986 as a not for profit corporation in the Province of Ontario, a volunteer Board of Directors continues to govern the directions, priorities and policies of the Bruce CFDC. Board members are representative of a broad geographic area and bring a variety of skills including strong small business experience and expertise. Board meetings are held monthly, with a full review of operating matters as well as detailed consideration of eligible loan requests. All are dedicated to the health and prosperity of the area. A core staff of four manage the daily affairs of the corporation. Contract and/or part-time staff are hired as required to implement special projects.

Under agreement with the federal government, the mandate of the Bruce CFDC is to help develop and diversify the local economy through:  a. community strategic planning  b. business counselling  c. investment in small business

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