“A sharply defined unit of land, a veritable country in itself, with a soul of its own.”

That’s the Bruce Peninsula, described by W. Sherwood Fox in the Bruce Beckons. Come and discover the Bruce for yourself! With over 500 miles of majestic shoreline, you’ll find your own special place – a hidden cove with a sandy beach, a tiny village hugging limestone cliffs, a quiet wooded trail or a quaint, bustling town. The Bruce Peninsula offers vacationers a wide variety of outdoor activities, rest and relaxation, sweet air and clear waters, and a unique type of scenery. It’s a paradise for naturalists, photogra-phers and fishermen. For the adventurers, hike the Bruce Trail, scuba dive in Fathom Five National Marine Park, the first of its kind in Canada, or sail the inland seas and admire our rugged coast along the eastern shore. Take a horse for a ride! Play golf or swim in the warm waters and soak up the sun on miles of white sand beaches. Pack a lunch. Travel the backroads on a “gravel run” from Wiarton via Big Bay to Owen Sound, or from Dyers Bay to Cabot Head, from Howdenvale to Pike Bay, or from Colpoy’s Bay through Hope Bay, Barrow Bay to north of Lion’s Head. Visit any one of the museums, historic sites, antique and craft shops and flea markets sprinkled around the Peninsula. Enjoy art shows, bake sales, pancake breakfasts, flower and horse shows and garage sales. Take in our village fairs, music festivals, dances and winter carnivals. In winter, hundreds of kilometres of groomed, well-marked snowmobile and cross-country ski trails await cold weather enthusiasts. Whenever you visit us, resorts, hotels, cottages, motels, private campgrounds and bed and breakfast homes offer excellent and varied accommodation. The people of the Bruce welcome you with warm smiles.