Meaford, Ontario

MEAFORD
ONTARIO > BLUEWATER REGION
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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
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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
• 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
Small Community
the other
“big apple”
Main Attractions:
• Meaford Hall: www.meafordhall.ca
• Historic Leith Church: www.leithchurch.ca
• Several Apple Orchards: www.applepietrail.ca
• Sweetwater Music Festival
• Meaford Santa Claus Parade
• Blue Mountain Village Resort: www.bluemountain.ca
Libraries: 1 Public library branch
Shopping Malls: Small shops and boutiques in downtown Hanover (nearby
shopping malls in Owen Sound and Blue Mountain/Collingwood)
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
Situated on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, the
Municipality of Meaford is a four-season destination that
offers great live theatre and concerts, fresh local food, unique
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
and cinema venue - plus unique boutiques, delicious eateries
and services of all kinds. With Blue Mountain Village just 30
minutes away, Meaford has become a choice destination for
lakefront tourism and both summer and winter cottages .
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Discover: Bluewater
The Bluewater Region. . .
SCENIC BEAUTY / OUTDOOR RECREATION
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
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
MS Chi-Cheemaun
Passenger and car ferry which traverses Lake Huron between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island
SMALL TOWN / HISTORIC CHARM
HIGH LEVEL AND WELCOMING HIGH SCHOOLS
Outdoor Sports: Boating • Canoeing/kayaking • Cycling •
Dog Sledding • Fishing • Golfing • Hiking • Horseback Riding
• 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
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.
QUE
OTTAWA
Manitoulin Island
Tobermory
BLUE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT (55 km)
Bruce Peninsula
National Park
Wiarton
ONTARIO
Georgian Bay
Meaford
Port Elgin/ 
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Owen Sound Blue Mountains
Saugeen Shores
Grey Highlands
Kincardine   Hanover
Walkerton
BLUEWATER REGION
Lake Huron
TORONTO
Lake Ontario
Niagara Falls 
TORONTO (200 km)
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