The South Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, Canada is a place that I have been visiting since the year I was born. Every summer, me and my family stay at a friends cottage for a week in Port Elgin, and throughout the week, we explore our old and new favourite places in the South Bruce Peninsula! The South Bruce Peninsula is a peninsula where Southampton, Sauble Beach and Port Elgin are located. In this entry, I will be discussing some of the awesome things that you can do in all 3 of these beautiful places! Just a little disclaimer, all of the pictures were found online, and were not taken by me. The only picture that I took is the last one of the Gobbles Grove sunrise.
Southampton
Southampton is a beautiful place full of life and things to do! Southampton has a beautiful beach, which is perfect for going for a swim, or walking the boardwalk! One shop that me and my family visit every time we visit Southampton is the Southampton Olive Oil Company. The Southampton Olive Oil Company is a beautiful little shop, full of amazing olive oils and vinegars! There are what seems like endless an amount of tasty oils and vinegars, that you can taste in store! My personal favourite olive oil that they sell is the butter oil, which is perfect for popcorn! One place that is a new favourite is the Outlaw Brew Company. Outlaw Brew Company is a brewery and restaurant where you can purchase craft beers made in Southampton. Now, i’m only 15, so I haven’t ever tasted the beers, but my dad has, and he was very pleased with the quality and the taste! We did not get to try the food on our last trip, but we will definitely make it a priority this year!
Sauble Beach
Sauble Beach has something for everyone! Sauble Beach is one place that me and my family visit every year! It is full of beach themed shops, restaurants, and of course a beach and an awesome boardwalk! One shop that my family and I visit every year is The Patch. The Patch is a store that sells jewellery, clothing and accessories. They mainly specialize in jewellery, which is all unique and very beautiful! Me and my sister have been collecting bracelets from The Patch for years now, and is still one of our favourite things to do in Sauble Beach. One place that is one of my personal favourites is the Ascent Aerial Park. The Ascent Aerial Park is a big obstacle course that tests strength and focus. There are 3 levels of challenges that you can do, all while your strapped to a big rope, in the air. The first 2 levels are relatively easy, but the 3rd level is really hard! Even if you do only one level, you get an amazing workout!
Port Elgin
Port Elgin is a place that is very special to me. Like I mentioned earlier, I have been going to Port Elgin since the year I was born. Port Elgin is a peaceful, but lively community. There is so much to do! First of all, the beach on Gobbles Grove is just amazing. When my family and I go, we stay in a cottage right across from Gobbles Grove beach, so I know that beach pretty well! There is a little island near Gobbles Grove, and that island is called Chantry Island. Chantry Island is home to a beautiful lighthouse, which you can actually book a tour to see! I’ve personally never done it, but I’ve seen the lighthouse from inside a boat when my family and I sailed past it. One of our family traditions is that on the last night of our trip, we go to our favourite restaurant in Port Elgin, which is the Lord Elgin. The Lord Elgin specializes in seafood and makes the best fish and chips you will ever taste! Take my word for it! If you are around Port Elgin in the fall time, make sure to visit Pumpkin Fest. The Port Elgin Pumpkin Fest is a big festival in Port Elgin, where there is a farmers market and a contest for the biggest pumpkin at the festival. My family and I have been once, in 2015, and it was so much fun! I really hope that i can go again sometime in the future!
So there are just a few things to do in Southampton, Sauble Beach, and Port Elgin! If you would like more information on any of these places, feel free to click the links that I have provided. Thanks for reading about the South Bruce Penninsula, and I hope that one day you can visit, and have the time of your life!
https://visitportelgin.ca/things-to-do/
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