Melanie's Guidebook Southampton and Area
Neighbourhoods/Beaches
Access to one of the best beach areas in Southampton with a parking lot, near Jerry's Fries. Jerry's beach or Dune Beach at the end of Island Street.
Beach Street
Beach StreetAccess to one of the best beach areas in Southampton with a parking lot, near Jerry's Fries. Jerry's beach or Dune Beach at the end of Island Street.
High Street: our main street with Shops and Restaurants. Ends at the lake with the Flag, a beautiul spot to sit anytime of the day. Beginning of beach sidewalk for walking along the beach. Some parking
High Street
High StreetHigh Street: our main street with Shops and Restaurants. Ends at the lake with the Flag, a beautiul spot to sit anytime of the day. Beginning of beach sidewalk for walking along the beach. Some parking
Southampton
https://visitsouthampton.ca/things-to-do/beaches/
BEACHES
Seems to be the place /beach everyone wants to go, lots sandy beach for sure, can get very busy.
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Sauble Beach
609 Lakeshore Blvd NSeems to be the place /beach everyone wants to go, lots sandy beach for sure, can get very busy.
Just north of Sauble, warm and shallow water, and typically lots of kite surfers, fun to watch
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Oliphant
Just north of Sauble, warm and shallow water, and typically lots of kite surfers, fun to watch
A hidden gem of a beach part way up the Peninsula on the Lake Huron side!
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Red Bay
A hidden gem of a beach part way up the Peninsula on the Lake Huron side!
Activites
Southampton Golf & Country Club
400 N Rankin StThe Club at Westlinks
2089 Bruce County Road 17Links style, 12 hole golf course
South Port Golf Course
5374 Bruce County Rd 3Saugeen Golf Club
5278 Bruce County Rd 3Pioneer Park
70 Front StMy Favourite place to take a picnic, situated where the river meets the lake.
Scubby's Point Park
1-49 S Rankin StAnother sunset viewing spot, 20 minute walk from the Suites
Kayak, Canoe, paddleboard rentals. A few bikes as well
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Thorncrest Outfitters
398 Goderich StreetKayak, Canoe, paddleboard rentals. A few bikes as well
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
33 Victoria St NThe Southampton Art Gallery
201 High StSauble Beach
609 Lakeshore Blvd NA bike trail that connects Southampton and Port Elgin.
https://www.saugeenrailtrail.ca/about/
Saugeen Rail Trail
Saugeen Rail TrailA bike trail that connects Southampton and Port Elgin.
https://www.saugeenrailtrail.ca/about/
Ice Cream Shop and General Store. Views of Georgian Bay with Griffith and Whitecloud Island in the distance. Good rocky beach for skipping stones.
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Big Bay
Ice Cream Shop and General Store. Views of Georgian Bay with Griffith and Whitecloud Island in the distance. Good rocky beach for skipping stones.
Food scene
Elk & Finch Coffee Pub
54 Albert St SCoffee, lunches and dinners. Patio seating
Outlaw Brew Co.
196 High StTakeout food, ice cream and beer.
Large historic restaurant with lots of patio seating and tons of indoor seating when that is allowed.
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Walker House Restaurant
146 High StreetLarge historic restaurant with lots of patio seating and tons of indoor seating when that is allowed.
Duffy's Famous Fish & Chips
151 High StExcellent causal dining with fantastic cocktails, small patio area. Reservations a must.
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Highview Food & Drink
166 High StExcellent causal dining with fantastic cocktails, small patio area. Reservations a must.
Room 797
178 High StreetExcellent takeout options throughout this pandemic!
Lunches and dinners to go. Can pre-order or walk up to takeout window. Small kitchen so sells out quickly
Little Black Dog Catering Company
232 Albert St SLunches and dinners to go. Can pre-order or walk up to takeout window. Small kitchen so sells out quickly
Newly renovated coffeshop and small lunches and sandwiches to go. Also carry bagels from Southampton Bagel Co.
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Dizzy Bird Coffee
192 High StNewly renovated coffeshop and small lunches and sandwiches to go. Also carry bagels from Southampton Bagel Co.
Armen's Cafe
224 High StCan get very busy so be prepared to line up for the popular Flax Bread.
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Offshore Bakery
233 High StCan get very busy so be prepared to line up for the popular Flax Bread.
Just Like Mom's
150 N Rankin StBreakfast and Baking
Domino's Pizza
1246 Goderich StThey deliver to our address of 310 North Rankin St
Since Covid they have added outdoor seating, breakfast/lunch at the sidewalk cafe.
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The Lighthouse Restaurant
199 High StSince Covid they have added outdoor seating, breakfast/lunch at the sidewalk cafe.
Heydeys, the restaurant at the New Sauble beach location of the June Motel is the new buzz spot.
The June Motel, Sauble Beach
11 Sauble Falls PkwyHeydeys, the restaurant at the New Sauble beach location of the June Motel is the new buzz spot.
The Berkshire
442 Goderich StreetCasero Taco Bus
316 Main StSightseeing, Trails and Hikes
Provinzpark Macgregor Point
1593 Bruce Rd 33Trails and beaches
Spirit Rock Conservation Area
92 Highway 6Inglis Falls
237785 Inglis Falls RoadOliphant Fen
Lion's Head Beach
1 Forbes StLions Head Harbour and Beach, so pretty and scenic.
Lions Head Provincial Park
To town of Tobermory can get very busy in the summer and parking hard to find. Recommend pre-booking for trip to Flower Pot Island or the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry to Manitloin Island
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Tobermory
To town of Tobermory can get very busy in the summer and parking hard to find. Recommend pre-booking for trip to Flower Pot Island or the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry to Manitloin Island
Fathom Five National Marine Park
121 Chi sin tib dek RoadSkinner's Bluff