BruceGreySimcoe

08/31/2026

World-class chamber music comes to Georgian Bay with the SweetWater Music Festival from September 15th to 20th. With concerts in Thornbury, Leith and Owen Sound, experience a weekend of chamber music, creativity and community featuring Sarah Slean, Phillip Chiu and Payadora. Get all the details and pick up your tickets at https://www.sweetwatermusicfestival.ca/swmf2026

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08/28/2026

Craving baked goods without the gluten or dairy? Boon Bakery has you covered.

With locations in downtown Owen Sound and Collingwood, Boon is a 100% dedicated gluten-free and dairy-free bakery and grocery, with plenty of vegan options too. From artisan breads and decadent desserts to everyday grocery essentials, everything is thoughtfully made or selected with special diets in mind.

Stop in, stock up and enjoy treats without the compromise.

Learn more at https://www.boonbakery.ca/

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08/28/2026

Cyprus Lake Campground is now closed until September 1 due to bear activity. Please visit the Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park website at https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/bruce for more information.

UPDATED NOTICE: Cyprus Lake Campground is closed now through September 3 due to increased bear activity.

Parks Canada will reassess bear activity at that time to determine if any further closures are needed. We will continue to communicate with campers and the public once the campground can be safely reopened.

Day use areas remain open at this time.

08/24/2026

Dust off your boots and get ready to dance! 🤠👢
Boots and Boards: Wednesday Line Dancing is bringing country fun to the historic grounds of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons this summer. Whether you’re a seasoned line dancer or learning your first steps, these beginner-friendly evenings are a fun way to experience this National Historic Site in a whole new way.
🎶 Line dancing led by Boots at the Bay
🌽 Outdoor co****le
🥤 Refreshments and cash bar
🏛️ Optional FREE guided tour before the dancing
📅 Wednesdays through September 2
🎟️ $15 per night or $50 for all four evenings
Round up your friends and make a night of it in Midland!

Learn more & get your tickets: https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/events/boots-boards/

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08/22/2026

✨ The final Studio 79 barn session of 2026! ✨

Under the Barnlights & Blankets featuring Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor & Jim Bowskill with the Hometown Beauts 🎶

An intimate, up-close performance for just 120 people in a beautiful barn setting in Nottawa. Bring a blanket and settle in for a magical night of live music. 🌙✨

📅 Thursday, Oct. 1
🚪 Doors: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
🎶 Show: 6:30–8 p.m.
📍 Nottawa | 5–10 min from Collingwood
🎟️ DM Studio 79 for tickets — location revealed after purchase

Plus, complimentary BBQ appetizers during doors thanks to Black Angus Meats.
Greg Keelor Jimmy Bowskill
Photos by Bernard Clark and Trevor Savory.

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08/19/2026

🪁 Let’s go fly a kite! ☀️
The Hopeville Kite Festival 2026 is soaring back August 29–30 from 12–5 PM in Hopeville, just west of Dundalk!

Get ready for a sky full of colour, GIANT kites and some seriously impressive flying from professional kite flyers across North America. 🌈🪁

Bring the whole crew for kite decorating, live music, food trucks, vendors, family activities and a special zone where you can launch your own kite!

📅 August 29–30 | 12–5 PM
📍 Hopeville, Ontario
🎟️ FREE admission | Donations appreciated

Pack a picnic blanket, bring your kite and keep your eyes on the sky! ☀️🪁

Get all the details at https://www.flyhopeville.ca/

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08/19/2026

Have you experienced Red Bay? Some great ideas for a visit from the folks at Discover South Bruce Peninsula

08/17/2026

Hopstock 2026 – One Day. Four Amazing Local Artists.
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable day of live music, award-winning farm-fresh craft beer, and great company at Quayle's Brewery
Saturday, August 29, 2026 (The weekend before Labour Day.)
Patio Stage (Stage 1)
2–5 PM | Sean Murray & Scott Olgard
6–9 PM | Sammy Johnston
Big Tent (Stage 2)
1–4 PM | Ian Chaplin
5:30–8:30 PM | The Offcuts
Enjoy eight hours of incredible live music featuring four talented local artists, paired with award-winning farm-fresh craft beer and the beautiful surroundings of Quayle's Brewery.
FREE Admission
$6 Pints All Day
Soak up one more Saturday of summer with great music, great beer, and great friends.
https://quaylesbrewery.ca
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08/14/2026

Sunset vibes. Live music. One unforgettable September weekend. 🎶

The Sauble Beach Party is back September 4 to 6, 2026, and this year’s lineup is bringing the energy with Tim Hicks, Fefe Dobson, Kardinal Offishall, Graham Barham, Tayler Holder and more!

Grab your crew and get ready for three days of live music, festival vibes and good times on the Lake Huron shoreline. Whether you’re going all-in for the weekend or making a night of it, this is one Labour Day weekend you’ll want on your calendar.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — don’t wait to make your plans!

Get yours at https://www.saublebeachparty.com/

Who’s coming with you? Tag your festival crew below!

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08/11/2026

Your August reminder: Many more magical summer moments lie ahead. Thanks to Guillermo Alberto Subauste for this video and his graceful moves. Destination Ontario Tourism Simcoe County