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| Four Seasons Adventures |
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| Pretty River Valley Country Inn
has four Seasons of activities at the Inn as well as within
the immediate vicinity. Hike our 125 acres of maintained trails
on the Niagara Escarpment that provides panoramic views of Georgian
Bay and surrounding area. Comfortable seating throughout the
property provides time to relax and read that favourite book!
The salt water swimming pool and outdoor/indoor hot tubs are
always a must after a vigorous hike. Down the road is the entrance
to the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park as well as access
to the Bruce Trail. In winter Snow Shoe (rental available onsite)
or cross country ski through our orchards, escarpment trails
and fields. |
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Spa Experiences:
Spoiled for choice for finding a marvelous spa experience in
the Collingwood Blue Mountain area. Try Le
Scandinave Spa. Norwegian Steam room, Finnish Sauna
and relaxation solariums. Surprise your significant other by
remembering that The Pretty River Valley Country Inn can arrange
an Aromatherapy session or an alternative complementary therapy
with a Holistic Practitioner when booking your reservation. |
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Ski
Blue Mountain Resort:
Ontario’s finest mountain is 20 minutes away. Another
favorite ski hill of our guests is Talisman Mountain Resort.
With prior notice we can arrange skiing at a private ski club
in the area. |
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Cross country skiing:
through the Georgian Triangle is a must do at Highlands
Nordic, Blue Mountain Nordic Centre at Scenic
Caves Nature Reserve. and Wasaga Beach Provincial
Park Blueberry Trails Nordic Centre |
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Dog
Sledding:
An exhilarating experience being pulled by a team of malamutes
through snowy fields. Your hosts can book this marvelous event
for you as Rob Roy farm is only a few minutes away |
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Winter Caving& Snowshoeing:
Discover winter caving with Free
Spirit Tours |
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Snowmobile Rentals & Tours:
Enjoy Ontario’s most beautiful OFSC snowmobile trails
Ride
on Rentals B111 and 701 are minutes from the Inn.
Parking and gas available at the Inn for Snowmobiles. |
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Scenic
Caves:
Beautiful natural caves, scenic lookout) Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. from early May to late October. Running / hiking shoes
are required. One of Canada’s longest 410' suspension
bridges is well worth the experience. |
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Canoeing
and Kayaking:
Two main rivers of the Georgian Triangle will provide pleasure
for the novice and experienced canoeist & kayaker alike.
From tranquil dunes (Wasaga Beach dune complex) the largest
group of parabolic sand dunes in the Province to the fast-flowing
Beaver River. See Grey Sauble and NVCA
for guided canoe tours call Free
Spirit Tours |
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Outdoor Programs:
Rock Climbing, Caving, and other outdoor pursuits are available
minutes away from the Inn. Whether on your own or through Free
Spirit Tours the spectacular Blue Mountain and
Pretty River adventures are available to all. |
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The
Bruce Trail:
Canada’s oldest and longest footpath provides the only
public access to the magnificent Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO
World Biosphere Reserve. It is one of only twelve such reserves
in all of Canada. The trails are minutes away (1.9 km) from
the Inn with arranged pick-up/delivery & packed lunches.
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Bike:
on the Georgian Trail 32km linear trail follows a former railroad
line from Collingwood to Meaford.
Take an open air gondola up Blue Mountain and ride your mountain
bike down. Official biking trails start 1Km from the Inn. |
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Wasaga
Beach:
Situated on the world's longest freshwater beach on beautiful
Georgian Bay, Wasaga Beach has something for everyone. The 14
kilometre beachfront is nestled on the southerly reach of Georgian
Bay overlooking Blue Mountain twenty minutes from the Inn. |
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Waterfall Tour:
Visit the second highest waterfall in Ontario (23metres) in
Eugenia or perhaps visit all of our famous waterfalls in a self
guided tour Grey
Highlands |
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Fall
Colours:
Take an hour or two or perhaps even a day, for glorious fall
colour tours, hikes, cycling or driving in the Georgian Triangle.
It’s a rural adventure where you can enjoy quiet, wooded
roads which lead you through the full splendour of fall in the
country. Some tours have specially designated look-out areas
where you can view the glorious fall colours for miles around
as well as being able to see far out over Georgian Bay. There
is no shortage of scenic routes in the area which are specially
signed but there are also many other places you can investigate
on your own, by car, on foot or mountain bike. The Inn is located
on DRIVE #1 in the Georgian Triangle See & Do Visitor Guide
Georgian
Triangle |
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Fall Fairs:
Fall fairs harkens back to a time when life appeared to have
had a slower pace. Check out the local tourist office for dates
for upcoming fairs. |
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Golf:
At lease 15 first class golf courses are close at hand. Let
us arrange your Tee time and cart for you at a golf course of
distinction close to the Inn. |
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Fishing:
Fly Fishing Lochanbec School of Fly
Fishing in Singhampton. 519-922-2025 Whether going
out on Georgian Bay with a Fishing Charter boat or fishing from
the shore, anglers will find rainbow, splake, salmon and bass
and much more in the waters of the Georgian Triangle. |
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Wilson’s Toronto Fly Fishing
Centre:
The Pretty River Valley Country Inn is surrounded by a wealth
of rivers and streams that are some of the most popular flyfishing
destinations in Ontario. Blue ribbon waters include the Saugeen
River, Nottawasaga River, Beaver River and Bighead River
and through WILSON'S - "Canada's Fly Shop" - we also
have access to fly fishing guides who know these waters like
the backs of their hands. Both "Walk & Wade" and
"Drift Boat" trips are avalable so call us to book
your flyfishing trip today ! www.wilsonstoronto.com
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Summer Fishing Charters:
Try your hand at fly fishing on the Beatty Saugeen or Salmon
Fishing in the clear waters of Southern Georgian Bay. You will
have the assistance of an experienced fisherman who happens
to be the captain of the boat. www.summerbound.ca |
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Sailing & Sunset Cruise:
Enjoy 2 hours of sailing on Georgian Bay from the Collingwood
Harbour. Help the captain trim the sails or perhaps a marvelous
dinner cruise including hors d/oeuvres, B.B.Q., salads and dessert.
www.summerbound.ca
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Antiquing:
A self guided tour of Antique shops and markets provide hours
of pleasure throughout the Georgian Bay and area. |
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Artist Paradise:
During the year guests have many opportunities to view both
Gallery exhibits as well as popular Studio tours. “Fall
Colour Studio Tour Weekend” info@purplehillsartandheritage.ca
is a popular tour for our guests to come and enjoy both art
and the glorious fall colours. The area is rich with both local
artists and art schools. One art school is the “Blue Mountain
School of Landscape Painting” drawing both teachers and
students from around the world. |
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Elvis Festival:
The 12th annual 2008 Sirius Satellite Radio Collingwood Elvis®
Festival has gone into the record books. The Festival has set
a new Guinness World Record for “The Largest Number of
Elvis Tribute Artists Performing the Same Song on the Same Stage
at the Same Time” , (aka “Most Elvis Impersonators”).
Check out Collingwood
Elvis Festival for more info. DATES for 2008 July
24-27 Book early to avoid disappointment. |
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Theatre:
Wonderful theatre abounds in the Collingwood, Meaford &
Owen Sound corridor. Your hosts at the Inn will be happy to
arrange tickets and dining reservations to make your getaway
as stress free as possible. Summertheatre.org
Theatre
Collingwood |
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Dining:
Dining can be as special as a once in a lifetime treat at Eigensinn
Farm one of the top dining experiences in the world hosted by
Michael & Nobuyo Stadtlander 10 minutes away or in one of
the other exceptional restaurants that are a mecca for foodies!
Check out Restaurantica
for reviews. A selection of menus from the various restaurants
is available for viewing upon arrival at the Inn. |
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Destinations:
Minutes away Creemore is where one of Ontario’s favorite
beers—Creemore Springs Premium Lager, is made in a century-old
main building right in the heart of this beautiful town. Harrowsmith
voted Creemore one of the prettiest towns in Canada. Tours and
tastings make this a favorite place for many of our guests to
visit. One of our favourite restaurants that has made its home
in Creemore is Chez Michel also on the main street. Another
destination that our guests make a habit of stopping in at is
“Mrs.
Mitchell’s” a marvelous restaurant
to dine at on the way to the Inn from Toronto or for tea on
the way home on Sunday. |
