Southwestern Ontario Accommodations

Architects: Shim-Sutcliffe. The house is in the centre of a charming Victorian/Edwardian city, overlooking Lake Victoria and the Stratford parklands for the best view in town. INTRODUCTION: Tadao Ando was the inspiration for the architecture. The aesthetic is modernist through and through; and materials are poured-in-place concrete, steel, wood (mainly cedar and Douglas fir), cement board, and glass. Completion was in 2001. The beautifully-appointed living room has a wood-burning fireplace; throughout the house are the finest examples of modernist furniture and lighting. In the master bedroom, you get the first light of the day; and the view from the living room offers the perfect sunsets. ACCOMMODATION: There are two bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom, and there is a powder room on the main level. Each bedroom has a queen-sized bed, which sleeps two. There is a large, semi-industrial kitchen; a dining room that seats up to nine, and a living room that comfortably seats eight. At the back of the house there is a water-lily pond, and a small, romantic garden. The house is across the street from an extensive park system. There is parking for two cars. Breakfast service is included, and daily housekeeping is provided. Room service is available from Rundles when the restaurant is open for business. (40th Season of Rundles Restaurant: May 27 to September 24, 2016.) The house does not have an elevator, and therefore is not suitable for anyone who cannot climb stairs. LOCAL AREA: Stratford, Ontario is on a human scale, which makes it a walkers’ paradise. The House is in the centre of town, and everything is nearby. Visitors to Stratford attend the Stratford Festival, North America’s largest classical repertory theatre. --- --- --- --- --- CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS IN STRATFORD: Gallery Stratford. (Year-round.) Stratford Festival. (April through October.) Stratford Summer Music. (July-August.) Slow Food Perth Co. Market. (Sunday: 10 A.M. To 2 P.M.) Stratford Farmers Market. (Saturday: 7 A.M. To 12 noon.) RECOMMENDED DAY TRIPS FROM STRATFORD: Lake Huron: Bayfield, Grand Bend and Pinery Provincial Park. St. Marys, and Wildwood Conservation Area. Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Niagara Falls. St. Jacobs, Elora and Elora Gorge, and Fergus. Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge. Toronto. FURTHER AFIELD, BEFORE/AFTER STRATFORD: Buffalo, and the Finger Lakes, New York. Point Pelee National Park, Ontario. Detroit, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Muskoka, and Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario. Tobermory, and Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario. Prince Edward Co., Ontario. TRANSPORT LINKS: Rental car, limousine, and airport shuttle services provide the fastest transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Stratford. Via Rail links Stratford to Toronto (where Amtrak services are available to New York City). During the Stratford Festival theatre season, the ‘Stratford Direct’ bus service is available to and from Toronto. CLOSEST MAJOR AIRPORTS: Toronto, Ontario (YYZ). Detroit, Michigan (DTW). Buffalo, New York (BUF). + REGIONAL AIRPORTS: London, Ontario (YXU). Waterloo, Ontario (YKF). Hamilton, Ontario (YHM). + Small- to medium-sized private jets can land at Stratford Municipal Airport (CYSA). APPROXIMATE DRIVING TIMES TO STRATFORD, FROM: Toronto = 2 hours. Ottawa = 6 hours. Detroit = 3 hours. Buffalo = 3 hours. Chicago = 8 hours. New York City = 8 hours.

Enjoy a vacation in Wasaga Beach with family and friends, and enjoy the comfort of this four bedroom cottage. Cottage is located 5 minutes to Beach 1 and New Wasaga Beach. Plenty to do including walking/biking trails, golfing, swimming, canoeing, snowmobiling,,etc.

New luxury two-story 3 bedroom log cottage with cozy atmosphere. Waterfront wood sauna on private 25 acre trout lake. It's 100 acre property. A lot of activities: hunting, fishing, sauna, canoes, pantoon, jogging, darts, bbq, chess. It's very quiet location. Also close to golf, horse farms and Grey Highland falls and caves. Use of 2 canoes , kayak and 12 by 12 feet pontoon is included in the price. Blue Mountain ski resort about 20 km from the cottage. Devis Glen country club just 7 km from our place. A short (7km) drive way to Dogsled Rob Roy. Highlands Nordic cross country skiing just 8 km from the cottage. You can enjoy sauna or ice skating on our lake. There are - Outdoor waterfront deck with mosquito screens; - magnificent large great room with pellet stove; - kitchen fully equipped with all appliances; - fire pit; - propane and charcoal BBQ;

You can feel nature just 120 km from Toronto. There are 2 cottages, one secluded cabin, and waterfront wood sauna on 100 acre property with 25 acre private trout lake. It's very quiet location. The cottage is perfect for a family or group of 8-9 people looking for relax. There is an additional summer room for 2-3 people (summer season only). We also offer a waterfront cabin for 2-4 people and trailer for 2 people (summer season only). A lot of summer activities: Fishing, swimming, canoes, pantoon, kayak, jogging, darts, basketball ring, ping pong table, chess (inc. In the price). Also close to golf, horse farms and Grey Highland falls and caves. Winter activities: Blue Mountain ski resort is about 20 km from the cottage. Devis Glen country club is just 7 km from our place. A short (7km) drive way to Dogsled Rob Roy. Highlands Nordic cross country skiing is just 8 km from this place. You can enjoy sauna or ice skating on our lake. There are: - large outdoor waterfront deck; - magnificent large living room with wooden fireplace; - kitchen fully equipped with all appliances; - fire pit; - charcoal and propane BBQ; It's a cozy cottage with charm and character.

Waterfront cottage in Thornbury. This is the first time this cottage has ever been offered to the public. It has been the gem of this family for 45 years. It is on one of the best lots on this waterfront road. It has a gentle slope from the road to the water and the cottage is in the middle, great for kids, there has been so many family memories taken from here, you will experience the same. The kitchen and living room have undergone an extensive renovation, adding new sofa's, new 42 inch HD TV, stainless appliances, wine fridge , new counter top, new faucets and new lighting

You can feel nature just 120 km from Toronto. The cabin is located in 20 min drive from Collingwood. This new secluded cabin is the perfect place for the rest, fishing and hunting. There are one double bed and one single bed in a cozy room. Cabin has a waterfront nice deck, charcoal BBQ, propane fridge, small stove and base solar electricity. Toilet and shower are outside (40 meters from the cabin). A lot of activities: fishing trout, canoe, pontoon, pedal bike, kayak (included in the price). Goose/duck hunting and sauna for an additional cost.

(Limited availability in July, August and September. We do NOT rent out to construction crew, youth groups, weddings, bachelor/graduation parties, etc.) "This place was worth every penny. We had the best vacation ever. We'll be back!" - B.V. Oakville, Canada / Amsterdam, Holland "This place is gorgeous. Photo's cannot do it justice. We had such a nice time here this Winter. We'd like to come back next year in the Fall and enjoy the Autumn colors!" - C.Y. Kincardine, Canada "This was the perfect rental. The location was perfect. The property is breathtaking. The house is simply wonderful. Thank you so much!" - P.B. British Colombia, Canada An easy commute to Toronto just 45 minutes to Pearson Airport. Located on breathtaking 115 acre estate with miles of trails through the meadows, woodland, hills and along the Nottawassaga river. Offers complete privacy, with the best views of the Hockley Valley according to staff at the Bruce Trail Association. The very spacious +4000 sq ft bungalow style home plus large multipurpose studio. It is uniquely designed to capture the sunlight and is situated overseeing a 1.5 acre fresh water swimming pond with sandy beach, floating raft, rowboat, large play park, netted 12 ft trampoline and 8p sauna. WiFi throughout the house. The SOUTH WING includes a gracious open concept indoor/outdoor Great Room with Solarium, Living Area with large wood burning fireplace and large HDTV with DVD/Blue Ray/AppleTV/satellite/PVR movies. Open concept fully equipped kitchen/eating area. Walkouts to surrounding decks with eating areas and gas BBQ. Hard wood floors throughout the house, some bedrooms carpeted. The MASTER WING includes the Library, Office and Master en-suite bedroom with Queen bed, private walk out deck, jetted bathtub, double sinks and build-in shower. The GUEST WING includes a full bathroom with full size bath and separate shower. Two bedrooms with a Queen bed each, one with a Double bed and a large sleeping Loft with 3 single beds. The CENTRAL AREA includes the Formal large Dining Room, bathroom, Laundry room with washer/dryer, and the pantry. The NORTH WING includes the garage and large multi-purpose Studio (use upon request). The house has beds for 11 (talk to owner if additional lodging is desired) and we allow no more than 12 people to spend the night on the property. Daytime guests are allowed within limits: no more than approx total amount of 20 people on the property at any given time, unless with our specific permission. Activity highlights include: The large swimming pond with sauna. Miles of walking trails throughout the property. Located right next to The Bruce Trail and Hockley Valley Park with additional endless trails. 'Hockley Valley Resort' with ski, spa, golf and upscale dining only 2 minutes away. Mono Cliff Park only 5 minutes away. Largest fresh water beach in the world 'Wassaga Beach' only 60 minutes away. Located near horse farms, trails, country markets, restaurants and shopping. 10 Minutes to Orangeville with restaurants and Big Box shopping - or visit the local General Stores for down home flavor. The perfect private getaway for you and your extended family!