Welcome to the Beautiful Bruce Peninsula

Waterview on the Bay Resort 

The Bruce Peninsula is a place of natural beauty. From Wiarton to Tobermory, Sauble Beach to Hope Bay - the Bruce Peninsula has something for everyone.

Waterview on the Bay Resort is located on the shores of Georgian Bay, near Wiarton. Wiarton is famous for it's weather predicting groundhog - Wiarton Willie. Wiarton is a small town northwest of Owen Sound. The famous Bruce Trail runs through Wiarton on it's way along the rocky shoreline of the Bruce Peninsula to its glorious end in Tobermory. Many snowmobile trails are in the area and one goes near the property. Numerous golf courses are also in the surrounding area close to us and we are also on a cycling route.

We are right across from the Wiarton-Keppel International Airport (CYVV).

Only 20 minutes away by car you will find the shores of Lake Huron and one of the best beaches in Canada - Sauble Beach.

Waterview on the Bay Resort is conveniently located at the "base camp" to the Bruce Peninsula, where you can drive to, hike, bike, snowmobile, ATV or ski at many of Ontario's best parks and natural wonders as listed below:

  • Bruce Peninsula National Park
    In the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the Bruce Peninsula National Park is a place of global significance. 45 mins from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Fathom Five National Marine Park
    Canada's first national marine park Fathom Five National Marine Park - home to 22 ship wrecks and several lighthouses. 60 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Ontario Provincial Nature Reserves
    Nature Reserves located on the Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Nature Reserves. Closest 15 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Lighthouses
    Cabot Head Lighthouse is One of only 3 Canadian Great Lakes Lighthouses rated a full 4 stars.There are serveral other Lighthouses in the Bruce Peninsula to visit. Closest 20 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Cape Croker Reserve Neyaashiinigmiing
    First Nations Reserve and park at Cape Croker Reserve Neyaashiinigmiing is home to a Pow Wow every August and has some beautiful trails and vistas. 15 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Bruce's Caves and Greig's Caves
    Greigs Caves or Bruce's Caves Conservation Area derives its greatest significance from the unique cave formations found along the escarpment face. Bruce's Caves are 3 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Sauble Beach
    Year after year, Sauble Beach continues to be voted one of the top beaches in Canada with world class sunsets and seven miles/eleven kilometers of sandy beach. 20 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Niagara Escarpment
    UNESCO named Ontario's Niagara Escarpment a World Biosphere Reserve in 1990. View the escarpment from our beach, motel room or cottage.
  • Wiarton
    Our Resort is located in Georgian Bluffs, just outside Wiarton. It is a short walk, bike or drive to restaurants, shopping and amenities, 10 minute walk into town.
  • Spirit Rock
    Spirit Rock Conservation Area draws people from afar for its local history, legends and remarkable view of Colpoy's Bay. 10 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Tobermory
    Tobermory is located at the top of the Bruce Peninsula - unique shops, 2 National Parks - Tobermory is a great place to visit. 55 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort.
  • Ropes course
    close to Tobermory, at Little Cove Adventures also located 55 minutes from the waterview. or Sauble Beach has Ascent Aerial Park 15 minutes from us.
  • Hiking
    The Bruce Trail is located across the street from Waterview on the Bay Resort. Visit the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club for more information.
  • Biking - Cycling
    Ride at the Adventure Mountain Bike Park - or enjoy the back roads and beautiful vistas of the Bruce Peninsula. For cycling tours and bicycle rentals visit Tobermory Bicycle rentals. Adventure park is 15 minutes from Waterview on the Bay Resort
  • Gardens & Wildflowers
    The Bruce Peninsula is home to 44 species of Orchids & other wildflowers and some fantastic gardens.
  • Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
    There are miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails close to Waterview on the Bay Resort - 3 groomed trails in the area.
  • Snowmobile Trails
    Waterview on the Bay Resort is located very close to District 9 snowmobile trail. Visit Ride Grey Bruce for even more trails.
  • Chi-Cheemaun Ferry
    Take a ride to Manitoulin Island or a dinner cruise  on the Chi-cheemaun Ferry.
  • Golfing in the Bruce Peninsula
    The Bruce Peninsula has some great golf courses. Check them out here.
  • Motorcycle Destination
    Ride the Grey Bruce! Visit www.ridegreybruce.com.
  • Cruises and Boat tours
    If you like to experience the beauty of this area from the water consider Blue Heron Cruises, or The Bruce Anchor.
  • Snowshoeing Trails as we are nestled between Grey County and Bruce County and enjoy the best of both counties trails. link to more trails
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Summer Activities

  • Relax on the beach 
  • Partake in many watersports...bring your canoe, kayak or small boat
  • Go for a bike ride
  • Listen to the birds & the waves
  • Build a sand castle
  • Swim in the crystal clear water of the bay
  • Hit the ATV trails
  • Visit the farmers markets
  • Go fishing
  • Play volleyball in the sand
  • Have a game of horseshoes
  • Watch a magnificent sunset over the water
  • Go golfing
  • Swim in our heated pool or relax on the pool deck
  • Enjoy a campfire in the evening - Children can roast marshmallows and wieners while the adults can enjoy cocktails & get to know each other. Whatever you enjoy, it’s a perfect way to end a perfect day.
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Winter Activities

  • Snowmobile right up to your door (trail is nearby!)
  • Enjoy a hot tub, a glass of wine in front of the fireplace or a jacuzzi tub to end your perfect day of riding the trails
  • Try snowshoeing
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ice fishing
  • Go toboganning
  • Have a snowball fight
  • Enjoy a campfire in the evening - Children can roast marshmallows and wieners while the adults can enjoy cocktails & get to know each other. Whatever you enjoy, it’s a perfect way to end a perfect day.
  • Take in the Wiarton Willie Festival
  • Just get a way from it all
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  • Local: 519-534-0921

    Toll Free: 1-877-534-0921

  • 501205 Grey Rd 1,

    Georgian Bluffs, ON, N0H 2T0

  • info@waterview.ca

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