AUTUMN
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EARLY WINTER
2015
When that school bell
rings, and thenightsget
a littlecooler, themagic
reallystarts tohappen in
GreyCounty. It’scomfort
seasonhere—with
quieter roadsand fewer
crowds. Thebaystays
warm, the trailsarebug
free, and theapplesare
ready forharvest. Here
aresomesuggestions
forexcitingautumn
adventures incolourful
GreyCounty.
Take aDrive...
If you’re looking
for ideas, Grey County Tourism has
developed several routes to help
you explore the area in glorious
technicolour. TheBeaver Valley Fall
Drive, theBlueMountain&Scenic
Caves Fall Drive and theOwen
Sound andWiarton Fall Drive all
highlight different attractions,
scenic lookouts and hikes to visit in
the area.With downloadableGoogle
Maps and detailed descriptions
completewithGPS coordinates,
these automobile outings are a
great way to kick start your
autumn adventures.
Formore information to plan your
autumn adventures inGrey County,
head to
or give us
a call at 1-877-SEE-GREY
Scenic Lookouts and Fall Hiking...
There are plenty of opportunities to climb high above the scenery and take in some amazing
fall colour views.Whether you visit OldBaldy, Skinner’s Bluff, the top of BlueMountain or the edge of Loree Forest, theBruce Trail
will lead you to some beautiful spots. Be sure towear sturdy footwear, pack your camera, somewater and snacks and your cell phone.
Local Bruce Trail clubs like the SydenhamBruce Trail Club, theBeaver Valley Bruce Trail club and theBlueMountains Bruce Trail Club
also run scheduled group hikes during the fall months. Visit theirwebsites for a complete schedule or head over to visitgrey.ca for
more fall hiking information. Not up for a longwalk to take in the view? The lookouts at TheKembleWomen’s Institute Lookout and the
Colpoy’s Lookout ConservationArea are both accessiblewith just a few steps from your car.
Apples, apples andmore apples...
Fall inGrey
Countymeans a celebration of all things apple. The
apple harvest begins in late summer and continues
through the fall, leaving local orchards heavywith
fruit and local markets stockedwith the freshest
apples you’ll taste all season. FromMeaford’s Apple
Harvest Craft Show andBlueMountain’s Apple
Harvest Festival to the hard ciders of the Saints and
Sinners Trail and the apple-infused adventures of the
ApplePie Trail, there are endless apple-themed things
to see and do inGrey County this fall.
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Autumn is for Artists...
With such beautiful views and an amazing lifestyle, it’s nowonder that Grey
County is home to a large and talented community of artists. Autumn has become awell-known time to cele-
brate and explore this diverse community of painters, sculptors, potters andwoodworkers. The region is
home to several studio tours that will let you get up close and personal with local artists. Combine a scenic
fall drivewith a unique shopping experience at the23rd Annual SaugeenAutumn Leaves Studio Tour on
September 30 toOctober 2, at the6thAnnual ArtMap Annual Fall OpenStudioWeekend onOctober 1 and
2nd, at the2016Escarpment Studio Tour fromOctober 7 to9 or at theBlueMountain Tour of the Arts from
October 8 to10th. Find out more by searching for Fall Studio Tours on
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Story | Allison Kennedy Davies
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