Bruce County: winter trails near Owen Sound
Bruce County manages 92.8 km of cross-country ski trail, 81.5 km of snowshoe trail, 81.5 km open to snowmobiles and 81.5 km open to dog sledding in the Ontario Trail Network, across 2 named trails. The trails lie around Owen Sound.
Trail conditions and fees: trails.brucecounty.on.ca
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Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Bruce County Rail Trail The Bruce County Rail Trail is approximately 80 kilometres in length. It runs from Port Elgin to the Bruce-Huron Line and from Port Elgin to Bruce Road 33 near Kincardine. The trail has been signed and gated and some upgrades to the trail surface hav |
81.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeingSnowmobilingDog sledding | Hiking or Walking, Cycling, Equestrian, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) |
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Colpoy's Ski Trails Suitable for classical skiing only, the trail offers breathtaking views of Colpoy's Bay and theNiagara Escarpment. The trail follows the Bruce Trail initially, winding through hardwoods, pines and cedar forests. Trail passes, memberships and maps are |
11.3 km | Cross-country skiing |
"Winter use" is what Bruce County permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
Surveyed lakes within 25 km
Campgrounds within 40 km
Most private campgrounds close for winter; call ahead. Winter camping on Crown land is covered in our winter camping guide.
- Cedar Rail Family Campground — Chesley, 16 km
- Blue Water Lakes Campground — Elmwood, 18 km
- Port Elgin Tourist Camp — Port Elgin, 21 km
- Pinetree Campground & RV Resort — Tiverton, 22 km
- Holiday Park — Southampton, 25 km
- Southampton Tourist Camp — Southampton, 25 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated November 2023. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by Bruce County to the network.