Winter is officially upon us: Colder temperatures, crisp white snow and endless outdoor activities. But what if you’re not a winter lover? What if while your family are waxing their snowboards, you’re secretly wishing you could wrap up in a quilt with a tall mug of tea? Don’t worry—whether you’re smiling about winter or buckling down and wondering how to survive—there’s an adventure waiting for you in BruceGreySimcoe. We put together this handy blog packed with local experiences for the reluctant winter lovers in your crew.
Holiday Magic at Blue Mountain Village
The Village at Blue comes alive with holiday sights and sounds. Walking the 1-kilometre trail of amazing festive light displays is a great winter activity that will have you snapping selfies and enjoying winter before you know it. Short but sweet, you can reward yourself with a hot chocolate and a treat at Royal Majesty right after or head to one of the Blue Mountain Village’s many aprés spots for a beverage and an appetizer. The village is a great place to fall in love with winter.
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Work on your golf game … inside
If you’ve been silently sobbing since the greens closed down, BruceGreySimcoe has some great indoor opportunities for you. Both
Cobble Beach and
Whispering Hills Golf Club in Hanover have golf simulators you can use hourly, with or without instruction. The Golf Club in Collingwood is another great destination for golfers in the winter and on rainy days. With a putting green inside and several simulators, you can even grab a drink between rounds.
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Sip cider in an igloo—it’s warmer than it sounds
This is an outdoor experience with indoor qualities.
Thornbury Village Cider has installed two clear plastic igloos on their patio. Stop in for a flight of cider, wine or beer and enjoy it on the patio inside this unique enclosure. Snap some pics and be sure to tag @brucegreysimcoe in your adventure.
Tour a brewery, winery or cider house
Warm up from the inside out with a tour of one of our local breweries, wineries or cideries. Get the
full list here or book a tour with
The Beer Bus,
Free Spirit Tours or
Ace Transportation. Nothing says a relaxing winter afternoon like a flight of cider with local charcuterie.
Hit the spa
Our region is home to many amazing spa experiences and no matter where your visit winter brings you, you can find a place to unwind and relax. Visit our
Relaxation and Wellness page to find a location near you. Relax in the baths at
Scandinave Spa, visit
IWA Spa or find an indoor waterfall at
Living Shore Spa.
Visit a Museum or Art Gallery
Plan a visit to a local
museum or
art gallery and expand your horizons while skipping the snow. Whether you visit the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound or step back in time at the Huronia Museum in Penetanguishene, there’s so much to learn about the local area and it’s artists.
Get all the info you need here.
Catch a Concert or a Live Theatre show
Another great indoor option, BruceGreySimcoe is home to a great array of venues for live theatre and music. From Owen Sound’s
Roxy Theatre to Collingwood’s
Gayety Theatre and the
Midland Cultural Centre and
Heartwood Hall, you’ll find a great night out here.
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Throw Some Axes
Challenge yourself as you try hit the bullseye at on our local axe throwing venues from
Axed Throwing Club in Thornbury,
Bare Axe Throwing in Collingwood,
Bullseye and
Iron Nation in Barrie and the
Owen Sound Bowling Alley.
Visit our
Soft Adventure page for more fun winter activities!