Southampton's beach is wonderful
and there are lots of other things that you might enjoy!
Click on any of the business names for a link to the website or social page.
RESTAURANTS
Just across the street
Fine dining with seasonal offerings
Call ahead for patio reservations and take-away
2 minute walk
19 Albert Street South
Grab and go vegetarian (mostly) and gluten free baked goods
3 minute walk to the lights and around the corner
Just across the street beside Sisters
Coffee roastery and home of Paul's favourite carrot cake muffins.
2 minute walk
Down the street on the corner across from the post office
The name says it all! Patio dining available.
Call ahead for reservations (patio only), and take-away
2 minute walk
54 Albert St South
Coffee, Bistro and Bakery
Open 7 days, 8 (or 9am) until 8pm
(Marjorie makes the best chocolate cake, ever!)
Co5 minute walk up to the lights and
around the corner
Two doors down
Featuring Kawartha Dairy ice cream. (The salted caramel truffle is Paul's favourite, but the tiny donut, soft ice cream and hot fudge sundae may soon be the new favourite!)
out the door and down 2
Just across the street
Fine dining with seasonal offerings, Highview has a great patio. No reservations, so get there early!
Across the street.
Breakfast and pastries
Across the bridge on Hwy 21, just before the turn to Sauble Beach and across from Foodland
Car service or picnic tables
Open 8-3 daily
15 minute walk, 5 minute drive
Breakfast until 3 pm
On the corner, at the lights
Open 8-3 daily
Take -away and patio service
2 minute walk
LITTLE BLACK DOG CULINARY MARKET AND CATERING
232 High Street
Takeaway meals, treats and local produce.
up the street and through the lights,across from the bakery.t
233 High Street
Breads galore, butter tarts, pastries, cookies, quiches... definitely worth the wait in line!
up the street and through the lights, just past the library
Open 9am, Tuesday through Saturday
196 High Street-co
Pizza, Burgers and Craft Brew
2 minute walk across the street at the lights
High Street
cold pressed juices, fresh smoothies and healthy food options
2 minute walk out the front door and to your right
48 Albert Street South
Opening July 2021
Mexican/Southwestern
5 minute walk up to the lights and right at the corner - this side of the Elk and Finch
Corner of High and Grosvenor
Open 7 days, call ahead for patio reservations
Great pub fare, prime rib dinners and fish and chips
Open 7 days
2 minute walk across the street, toward the flag
SHOPPING & SERVICES
5 (soon 6), Womens's wear stores to delight,
right on High Street!
Rear, 188 High Street, Southampton
A smaller variation on the famous (and fabulous), Sisters on Huron, the STUDIO offers in-person or virtual shopping by appointment for the perfect wardrobe items. (Disclaimer... Delores Sullivan, the owner, is your host's much better half.)
across the street, entry off Union Lane, opening
October 1, 2022
A proper barber shop for a cut and shave.
Out the door, go left, look for the barber pole
- all things Southampton
(Lisa's favourite is the T-shirt weight hoodie)
If you love our hand soap and lotion, go right outside the front door to 189 High Street, and see Sara about having some products custom made for you or buy her already made options! She carries a wide range of self-care and sustainable living products, and consignment clothing!
Spa services are available across the street by appointment.
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!
170 High Street
Just across the street - the building with the remarkable mural. Call or drop in for a mani or pedi appointment and, try their take out food! The Phö is fabulous, as are the spring rolls and other Asian specialties.
235 High Street
Beside the Bakery, Martin's offer service, bikes and accessories for every level of enthusiast, including fat bikes and electric bikes.
Rentals are also available.
Saugeen Rivefront Store at 484 Carlisle Street on the way to Denny's Dam
or in Port Elgin at 398 Goderich Street
Janette is the source for camping and paddling equipment to rent our buy and to make your escape that much better and offers summer shuttle service to a number of locations along the Mighty Saugeen. Thorncrest also offers a great selection of winter sports equipment, as well.
CULTURE
BRUCE COUNTY MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTRE
33 Victoria Street North
County Museum and Archives The building is an architectural gem combining old and new, 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 features new as well as established artists both local and not so local.. 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
Want to explore a little further afield? Bruce County has so much to offer! The Bruce Peninsula is part of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve, one of only 25 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Canada. It has some positively spectacular walks, hikes, paddles and drives.
The Bruce, Grey, Simcoe Region is resplendent with things to do. Check it out here.
If you'd like recommendations, call us, we're happy to make suggestions - there's so much to see, do and eat and we've probably done it all!!
Are you wanting to be a little more adventurous and explore the area a little more? Paul is always happy to give guided bike tours and one of his favourites is to Sauble Beach or along the the waterfront or rail trail to Port Elgin. Thinking of hiking or show shoeing? let us hook you up with a local guide who can tell you all about the area, its origins, its indigenous history and take you to some hidden gems, off the beaten path.