Tim and Kim's guidebook to Meaford and area
Food scene
Popular place, so book a reservation ahead of your trip in order to get a table. My favourite is the fungi pizza....best ever!
48 locals recommend
Bruce Wine Bar
8 Bruce St SPopular place, so book a reservation ahead of your trip in order to get a table. My favourite is the fungi pizza....best ever!
Awesome coffee to enjoy inside at a table or take beans home. I love the blueberry scones....yummy!
12 locals recommend
Ashanti Thornbury
39 Bruce St SAwesome coffee to enjoy inside at a table or take beans home. I love the blueberry scones....yummy!
Best ice cream I've ever had. The vegan offerings are amazing and you wouldn't know it's vegan based on the quality.
10 locals recommend
Pom Pom
6 Bruce St NBest ice cream I've ever had. The vegan offerings are amazing and you wouldn't know it's vegan based on the quality.
Delicious Italian food in the heart of Meaford with a nice atmosphere in winter or summer outside on patio.
11 locals recommend
Gio & Fran's Italian Eatery
78 N Sykes StDelicious Italian food in the heart of Meaford with a nice atmosphere in winter or summer outside on patio.
Great pub food in the heart of Meaford. No nonsense fare with relaxed atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
The Leeky Canoe
94 N Sykes StGreat pub food in the heart of Meaford. No nonsense fare with relaxed atmosphere.
Great place for breakfast which is why it is busy and there may be a wait to be seated. Think about an earlier morning breakfast to avoid being "hangry". No reservations required.
12 locals recommend
The Orchid Restaurant
81 King St EGreat place for breakfast which is why it is busy and there may be a wait to be seated. Think about an earlier morning breakfast to avoid being "hangry". No reservations required.
If you enjoy meat then this is your place ….Delicious and never disappoints as the chef/owner puts love into each meal.
7 locals recommend
Ted's Range Road Diner
Grey Road 112If you enjoy meat then this is your place ….Delicious and never disappoints as the chef/owner puts love into each meal.
Sightseeing
Ski, go for lunch/dinner or just people watch, this place has everthing for both summer and winter fun.
319 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Village
156 Jozo Weider BlvdSki, go for lunch/dinner or just people watch, this place has everthing for both summer and winter fun.
My husband and I have hiked the 10.8km Trout Hollow Trail which runs both sides along the Bighead River. Even more beautiful during the winter!
11 locals recommend
Bighead River Conservation Area
295 Miller StMy husband and I have hiked the 10.8km Trout Hollow Trail which runs both sides along the Bighead River. Even more beautiful during the winter!
Absolutely beautiful in the winter, especially accessing the trail entrance that leads travellers meandering alongside the Pretty River itself. Just magical walking under the canopy of cedars.
34 locals recommend
Pretty River Valley Provincial Park
County Road 31Absolutely beautiful in the winter, especially accessing the trail entrance that leads travellers meandering alongside the Pretty River itself. Just magical walking under the canopy of cedars.
Drop your kayaks in, go for a swim or just sunbathe, this sandy beach is the perfect gem to relax. Parking App needs to be downloaded to pay.
11 locals recommend
Christie Beach Conservation Area
Drop your kayaks in, go for a swim or just sunbathe, this sandy beach is the perfect gem to relax. Parking App needs to be downloaded to pay.
Drop your kayaks, swim or sunbathe, this spot has sun and shade for a picnic and a day at the beach. There is a parking fee for out-of-towners. Parking App needs to be downloaded to pay.
32 locals recommend
Meaford Memorial Park
179 Grant AvDrop your kayaks, swim or sunbathe, this spot has sun and shade for a picnic and a day at the beach. There is a parking fee for out-of-towners. Parking App needs to be downloaded to pay.
Neighbourhoods
Hub of Beaver Valley ski club. Great place for groceries, baked goods and a sense of connection for small community.
7 locals recommend
Kimberley
Hub of Beaver Valley ski club. Great place for groceries, baked goods and a sense of connection for small community.
I really like Clarksburg neighbourhood due to the great number of art galleries and creative shops to wander through. Definately becoming a hub of art for this area.
6 locals recommend
Clarksburg
I really like Clarksburg neighbourhood due to the great number of art galleries and creative shops to wander through. Definately becoming a hub of art for this area.
Wine, beer and spirits
Great place to book for a tasting of the numerous offerings of apple based ciders and spirits.
17 locals recommend
Spy Cider House and Distillery
Side Road 24Great place to book for a tasting of the numerous offerings of apple based ciders and spirits.
Great views and tasting experience. Their charcuterie board and pizza from their wood oven are delicious and well worth ordering.
99 locals recommend
Coffin Ridge Vineyard & Winery
599448 Concession Rd 2 NGreat views and tasting experience. Their charcuterie board and pizza from their wood oven are delicious and well worth ordering.
We loved our experience here as the building itself created an amazing atmosphere and the person serving us was knowledgeable about the wine and provided helpful suggestions.
45 locals recommend
The Roost Wine Co.
415763 10 LineWe loved our experience here as the building itself created an amazing atmosphere and the person serving us was knowledgeable about the wine and provided helpful suggestions.
Windswept Cider
317282 3 LineGreat cider, lovely owners and local to Meaford.
The Thornbury Cider and Brew House offers tasting flights of our popular Thornbury Cider, Thornbury Beer or wines from their parent company, Colio Estate Wines. Enjoy having a beverage outside in winter under their clear bubble tent!
58 locals recommend
Thornbury Village Cider House
90 King Street EastThe Thornbury Cider and Brew House offers tasting flights of our popular Thornbury Cider, Thornbury Beer or wines from their parent company, Colio Estate Wines. Enjoy having a beverage outside in winter under their clear bubble tent!
New craft brewer to Meaford area. Unique offerings to sample. Check website or call for hours and reservations.
8 locals recommend
Still Fields Brewery
317714 3 LineNew craft brewer to Meaford area. Unique offerings to sample. Check website or call for hours and reservations.
Groceries and other necessities
Fresh baked desserts, frozen foods and seasonal fruit make this place ideal for swinging by for a treat or take home meal.
13 locals recommend
Grandma Lambes
206580 ON-26Fresh baked desserts, frozen foods and seasonal fruit make this place ideal for swinging by for a treat or take home meal.
Literally 1 min drive west of cottage on highway 26. Convenient for picking up the odd meal ingredient. Grocery has the basic brands and offerings.
17 locals recommend
Masse's valu-mart
206497 Ontario 26 EastLiterally 1 min drive west of cottage on highway 26. Convenient for picking up the odd meal ingredient. Grocery has the basic brands and offerings.
A 6 min drive east of cottage on highway 26. Convenient for picking up the odd meal ingredient. Slightly higher end selection and variety than Meaford grocery.
15 locals recommend
Foodland - Thornbury
105 Arthur St WA 6 min drive east of cottage on highway 26. Convenient for picking up the odd meal ingredient. Slightly higher end selection and variety than Meaford grocery.