Southampton's beach is wonderful
and there are lots of other things that you might enjoy!
RESTAURANTS
Corner of High and Grosvenor
?? and crew do a great job on pub style food.
2 minute walk
797
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
THE DIZZY BIRD
Just 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
FUN IN THE SUN
Two doors down
Featuring Kawartha Dairy ice cream. (The salted caramel toffee is Paul's favourite.)
out the door and down 2
DUFFY'S FISH & CHIPS
SW Corner of High and Grosvenor,
Fun family dining, open mic and Karaoke nights
2 minute walk
LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT
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!
SISTERS ON HURON
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
The Hamptons
Rhumba
Lac Boutique
L&Co
Logans - The Southampton Store
Cabana
all within a minute's walk, right here on High Street
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!
CULTURE
BRUCE COUNTY MUSEUM & CULTURAL
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
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