Southampton's beach is wonderful
and there are lots of other things that you might enjoy!
RESTAURANTS
Corner of High and Grosvenor
Alicea and crew do a great job on pub style food.
2 minute walk
Just across the street
Fine dining with seasonal offerings
2 minute walk
48 Albert St South
A wee Scottish pub. Great food at reasonable cost.
5 minute walk up and around the corner
Can't find Paul? Across the street, beside Sisters
Fresh roasted coffee and home-made snacks
2 minute walk
291 McNabb St, Southampton
A lovely spot worth searching out. Hint - it's in behind the Beer Store. The staff are as terrific as the setting and food.
2 minute drive or 15 minute walk
Two doors down
Featuring Kawartha Dairy ice cream. (The salted caramel toffee is Paul's favourite.)
out the door and down 2
SW Corner of High and Grosvenor,
Fun family dining, open mic and Karaoke nights
2 minute walk
On the corner, at the lights
Your breakfast spot (included with your room), open all day
2 minute walk
SHOPPING
7 Womens' wear stores to delight!
188 High Street, Southampton
Arguably the best fashion shopping in the area (or maybe the country! Disclaimer... Delores Sullivan, the owner, is your host's much better half.)
across the street
158 High Street, Southampton
Casual, sophisticated clothing and accessories.
across the street this side of the Post Office
186 High Street, Southampton
Womens clothing and accessories.
up the street, before Harrigan's Market
195 High Street, Southampton
Head to toe womens clothing and accessories.
up the street, before Lighthouse Restaurant
174 High Street, Southampton
Womens fashion boutique
across the street
LOGAN'S – THE SOUTHAMPTON STORE
168 High Street, Southampton
All things Southampton, for all members of the family
yup, it's across the street
165 High Street, Southampton
Mens and womens beach wear
down the street, towards the flag
SOUTHAMPTON OLIVE
OIL COMPANY
Downstairs, first door on your right
Amazing seasonal variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The knowledgeable staff will happily guide you through a tasting delight. (If you have a sweet tooth - like Paul! - try the Cara Cara Orange Vanilla in some fizzy water. It's better than pop!)
Downstairs!
22 Grosvenor Street North, Southampton
Your best stop for meats, cold cuts, cheeses, condiments, spices, and all things necessary for snacks or a bbq. Charcouterie? This is your spot!
Right at the Post Office, across from the LCBO
South on Highway 21, between Southampton and Port Elgin. A very easy bike ride, about 3 km on the rail trail.
Our local farm to table market serving up seasonal deliciousness from asparagus season to pumpkin time. Produce is picked daily and hears to everlasting strawberry and raspberry varieties as well as early corn on the cob!
15 minute bike ride, 5 minute drive
11 Grosvenor Street North, Southampton
Right at the Post Office across from the Southampton Meat Market
Outlaw Brew Pub
Highview
Lucky Convenience
Offshore Bakery
Harrigan's
Down's Pro Hardware
Cooks Cupboard
Elk and Finch
Little Black Dog
Roberto's Pizzeria
Martin's Home Hardware
BIA
wedding officiant
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BEACHES
Too many to list here! Just ask us where our favourite spots are and we might share that with you ;)
The best beaches in the world (really!), are withing walking, biking and driving distance.
BIKE & WATER SPORT RENTALS
193 High Street
For all of your paddling, hiking, camping and outdoor needs, Janette will be happy to kit you out. With another store in Tobermory, no need to strap a kayak on your car, you can rent and shuttle there. Locally, their shuttle starts at Denny's Dam and will drop you off at many of the put-in points along the Mighty Saugeen. Check the schedule for sunset paddles to Chantry Island.
Right outside our door, beside Harrigan's Market
235 High Street
Serving Southampton for 20 years, Martin's has bikes for all riders - road, mountain, racing, kids, touring and e-bikes. Rentals too!
3 minute walk, through the lights
and on the other side of Offshore Bakery
CULTURE
BRUCE COUNTY MUSEUM & CULTURAL
CENTRE
33 Victoria Street North
County Museum and Archives, the building is an architectural gem combining old and new and overlooking Fairy Lake. Always featuring new exhibits, the permanent collection is a great resource illustrating the history of Bruce County from the times of original human habitation by the Indigenous Peoples, through colonization and industrialization. A great visit any time, the Museum is our top recommendation for a rainy day.
5 minute walk, up through the lights and left at the Anglican Church
GALLERIES
Downstairs, first door to your left
Carol Norris is a world -renowned wild life photographer and she compliments her own work with a variety of locally crafted items. See something you love? She'll size it and print it on a variety of substrates and frame it, too!
Downstairs, on your left
201 High Street
The Gallery is a co-operative featuring the works of many of our local, very talented artisans. The Art School is renowned and has classes for all ages and abilities, and across a variety of disciplines.
2 minute walk through the lights, beside the Town Hall
FURTHER AFIELD
Walking times given are your long-legged host moving quickly, but we suggest that you take your time as there is lots to see.
Fun Fact: The entire town of Southampton has just
one postal code: N0H 2L0