This village with a scenic harbour is surrounded by quiet Ontario country roads & brilliant colours in the fall

Tucked along the base of the Niagara Escarpment and the mouth of the Beaver River is a harbourfront village called Thornbury, Ontario. The area comes alive in the autumn, illuminated by the brilliant colours of fall!

The village is worth the visit this time of year and here’s how to plan your trip.

Getting there

Thornbury, Ontario is about two and a half hours from Toronto if you’re travelling by car.

The village is nestled between Meaford and Collingwood along Georgian Bay.

Things to do in Thornbury, Ontario

“Thornbury’s slogan is Four Seasons of Charming which is quite the accurate statement. No matter the season or time of day there is always something to do in Thornbury,” shares South Georgian Bay.

The first place to stop is the Thornbury Pier – known as the icon of the area.

The village is surrounded by quiet country roads so you’ll never have to worry about the hustle and bustle while visiting.

On Thornbury’s main road, you’ll notice a lack of big box or chain stores as it’s managed to maintain local boutiques and cafes, a perfect spot to stroll during the day.

Autumn brings changing colours all around the village, too. Little River Beach Park offers waterfront views and during the fall it’s even more stunning.

End your day in the most delicious way! Bruce Wine Bar serves up some of the area’s best food and of course, amazing wine by the bottle and by the glass.

So, will you be stopping in Thornbury, Ontario soon? I know I will!