MEAFORD ONTARIO > BLUEWATER REGION • www.meaford.ca • Located on Nottawasaga Bay in Southern Ontario, • Population: 11,100 • Approx. 30 km east of Owen Sound; 180 km northeast of Toronto • Blue Mountain Resort is 27 km from Meaford, less than a 30 minute drive
Notable features: • Original economy was based on apple orchards, but the last century has seen the town focus on seasonal homes, cottages and lakeside tourism Small Community • Less than 30 minutes to Blue Mountain Village ski resort • Greyhound Bus includes a stop in Meaford on the Toronto-Owen Sound route • Few international students the other Main Attractions: • Meaford Hall: www.meafordhall.ca • Historic Leith Church: www.leithchurch.ca “big apple” • Several Apple Orchards: www.applepietrail.ca Situated on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, the • Sweetwater Music Festival Municipality of Meaford is a four-season destination that • Meaford Santa Claus Parade offers great live theatre and concerts, fresh local food, unique • Blue Mountain Village Resort: www.bluemountain.ca shopping, nature at your doorstep, a beautiful harbour and more. The quaint and charming historic downtown district features Meaford Hall - a restored 300-seat theatre, concert Libraries: 1 Public library branch and cinema venue - plus unique boutiques, delicious eateries Shopping Malls: Small shops and boutiques in downtown Hanover (nearby and services of all kinds. With Blue Mountain Village just 30 shopping malls in Owen Sound and Blue Mountain/Collingwood) minutes away, Meaford has become a choice destination for lakefront tourism and both summer and winter cottages . Movie Theatres: 1 multiplex High Schools: 1 Public High School Public Transit: no public transit / local taxi service Transit to school may include: School bus / Walking
Average Temperatures: [ º c] Ave JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC High -3 -2 3 11 18 23 26 25 20 13 6 0 Low -11 -11 -6 0 6 10 13 13 9 3 0 -7
www.mliesl.com www.visitgrey.ca Discover: Bluewater
The Bluewater Region. . . Within a two-hour drive of most major cities in Ontario lies the Bluewater region - a part of Grey County. This is an ideal destination for an international student to experience a true Canadian immersion as the region showcases classic natural Canadian beauty. Over 240 km of the Bruce Trail follow the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve), making hiking one of the most popular pastimes. The Bruce Peninsula National Park and beautiful Cypress Lake are a short drive north. Artchitecture reflects the wide cultural heritage of the area’s early residents, evidencing strong Scottish, English and Germanic SCENIC BEAUTY / OUTDOOR RECREATION features in the many small towns.
Location: approx. 200 km northwest from Toronto On an inlet on the southern edge of Georgian Bay Less than half hour drive to Blue Mountain Ski Resort
Outdoor Sports: Boating • Canoeing/kayaking • Cycling • MS Chi-Cheemaun Dog Sledding • Fishing • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding Passenger and car ferry which traverses Lake Huron between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island • Rollerblading • Sailing • Skating • Skiing • Snowboarding • Snowmobiling • Snowshoeing Recreation for students: • Art Galleries • Coffee shops • Festivals • Libraries • Music Concerts • Museums • Parks • Restaurants (formal and fast food) • Ski Resorts (nearby) • Shopping malls & centres • Sports • Theatre • Youth recreational centres SMALL TOWN / HISTORIC CHARM Why the Bluewater Region? • Few international students in the towns or schools ensure student receives a true Canadian immersion experience • Great outdoor sports and activities • Close to Blue Mountain Ski Resort • Modern methodologies and staff committed to ensuring every student’s success. HIGH LEVEL AND WELCOMING HIGH SCHOOLS QUEBEC
OTTAWA
Manitoulin Island
Tobermory Bruce Peninsula National Park Georgian Bay ONTARIO BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT (55 km) Wiarton Meaford Port Elgin/ Owen Sound Saugeen Shores Blue Mountains Grey Highlands Kincardine Hanover Walkerton TORONTO BLUEWATER REGION Lake Ontario Lake Huron
Niagara Falls TORONTO (200 km)
www.mliesl.com