Frequently Asked Questions

All the waterfalls that we promote are open to the public. They are however, located on property owned by different owners and some are closed during the winter. Please check individual waterfall listings and property owners for up to date information before heading out.

• Hoggs Falls is on Provincial Crown Land and is open to the public, year round. 
• Grey Sauble Conservation Authority owns the land where Jones Falls, Indian Falls, Inglis Falls and Eugenia Falls are located.  They are all open to the public, however they can be closed at times for trail maintenance or safety concerns, please check Grey Sauble Conservation Authority's website before you go.  The parking lot at Eugenia Falls is closed for the winter.
• Weaver's Creek Falls is currently closed due to trail maintenance. Located within the City of Owen Sound's Harrison Park, it's open year round, and you can access it through the park's main entrance. 
• McGowan Falls is located on Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority property and is open year round.
• Holstein Dam is located in Jubilee Park, owned & maintained by the Municipality of Southgate. It is open year round, however there is no snow removal within the park during the winter.  Walking access only.
• Walter's Falls is located on private property owned by the Falls Inn. In order to access the falls, you must have a dining reservation or accommodation booking at the Inn. 

Grey County owns and maintains the former CP Rail Trail between Owen Sound to Dundalk. The surface is stone dust from Owen Sound to Dundalk. Motorized all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are permitted to use the trail from Sunny Valley Road south to Dundalk. Non-motorized uses including hiking, cycling, snowshoeing and equestrian uses are permitted on the trail as well. 

In order to ride on the Grey County CP Rail Trail from Sunny Valley Road to Dundalk with an ATV you need:

• a license (i.e. be 16+),

• your vehicle needs to be plated,

• you need to have insurance, and

• a permit from the Dufferin Grey ATV Club and you can find out more here: https://dgatv.ca/permits/

Snowmobiles must have a permit from Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs District 9 to ride on the CP Rail Trail during the winter months.

ATV's and dual sport motorcycles are welcome on select county and municipal roads.  You can view which County roads permit those uses here.  Please check with your local municipality for municipal roads allowances.



ATV's are not permitted in Grey County Forests. 

Motopark near Williamsford is a motocross training facility and features BMX tracks as well.

Grey County Forests (map) are a popular destination for hunters. For your own safety and in respect to others, please remember trails are open to everyone to enjoy and it is important to follow proper trail etiquette. Hunting is not permitted in three of our County Forests; Derby, Farden Lake and St. Vincent Forests. You do not need a special or separate permit to hunt in Grey County Forests, over and above what you need to hunt elsewhere in Ontario. Overnight camping and permanent hunting stands are not permitted in any Grey County Forest.  Please remember to follow all Ontario Hunting Regulations and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) requirements, including Sunday gun hunting restrictions.

We would be happy to mail you a Grey County tourism information package.  Just fill out the form here: https://www.visitgrey.ca/guides-brochures

Grey Transit Route (GTR) provides a safe, dependable, affordable transportation option for travelling between different communities in our area, and with some connections, can connect you to larger cities in Ontario. You can find schedules and more information here: Grey Transit Route | Driverseat GTR

FlixBus is a new bus service that runs from Toronto to various locations throughout Grey County. They have stops in Blue Mountain, Thornbury, Meaford and Owen Sound. You can find schedules and more information here: FlixBus

To fish anywhere in Ontario, you’ll need an Ontario Fishing License. 



Grey County is home to many different species of fish in our fresh water lakes, rivers and streams. The Beaver River near Kimberly, Bighead River in Meaford, Sydenham River, and Saugeen River near Hanover are just a few places to cast your line. You can also try your luck off the harbour wall in Owen Sound. For various seasons and locations in Grey County, please refer to Fisheries Management Zone 16. 

The Sydenham Sportsmen Association hosts the annual Salmon Spectacular Fishing Derby in the Owen Sound Bay starting in late August.

As you choose a fishing spot, please be mindful of private property. It's always best to choose public lands and access points, unless you have landowner permission.