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Relax in the lounge. Sink into
comfy leather armchairs. Feed the fireplace 4 ft logs, or try your hand
at darts, puzzles or computer games.
Dine in one of the several superb
country restaurants and inns, all within a few minutes drive. We'd
be delighted to send you a complete listing of our local restaurants,
or make your reservations for you.
Soak away your worries....our
luxurious hot tub is on throughout the year. Especially exquisite with the
snow falling, and the fire blazing inside ready to keep you warm.
We offer all sorts
of speciality packages: for weddings, weekend family reunions, or weeklong
retreats; for the single business person, or couples looking for a romantic
getaway. For our international travelers, we also offer links to B&B's all
over Canada through our Tranquility Chain. 
Drift off to sleep in a queen-size
sleigh bed, lulled by the sound of the stream.
Wake to birdsong and breakfast at
treetop level. Our
gourmet breakfasts range from Crepes Grand Marnier to specialty omelettes,
cranberry-walnut
pancakes, thick belgian waffles, and a host of other culinary delights.
There is always fresh fruit and juices, and coffee and tea. We specialize
in those with restricted or special dietary needs including vegan and
vegetarian... just tell us in advance.
For reservations or further
information, please contact streambb@sympatico.ca,
or call us at 519-941-3392.
Queen rooms, single rooms, and double rooms. Both private and shared
ensuite bathrooms. Rates from $125 - 135 per night for double occupancy and from $85 for singles.
Explore on foot - Just a few minutes drive - Day trips - Map, directions and prices
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snow and pampas grass
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Ferns,
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Explore our maze of woodland trails
on foot, skis or snowshoes. Wend your way down to the river. Don't forget
to take your sketch book and camera.
Just five minutes walk towards Hockley,
close to several artisans workshops, including a five minute drive to
Glen Cross Pottery.
Five minutes walk towards Orangeville
takes you to Al Pace's studio and showrooms at the Farmhouse
Pottery. Attractive stoneware bowls and some large urns and birdbaths.
A touch of the north in their design, influenced by Al's canoe expeditions
in the Yukon.
There are a variety of casual
and fine dining establishments within an easy drive of our location.
Opposite
the second line off the Hockley Road, steep steps lead up to a most
scenic section of the 700 km long
Bruce Trail,
designated a UNESCO "World Biosphere Reserve". Lots of hills,
forest, streams, footbridges and views that will certainly take your
breath
away.
If you were to keep going for two
hours along the Bruce trail, you'd come to Mono Cliffs Inn, a
great place for dining. Secluded or not, large numbers of people find
it (It's a little easier to reach by road).
Glenn Cross Pottery
occupies one of the few remaining houses in this ex-village. David's
Clarke's bold stoneware blends superbly with Mary's innovative glazes.
In the summer
they run a tea room with neighbour Joanna Miluk, a renowned worldwide
authority on herbs. Joanna took a year off in 2007 but may be back to run the tea room in 2008
Also at Glenn Cross, the Hockley
Valley Resort, a multi-million dollar development, has
a superb championship golf course. Hot air balloon rides leave from
there in summer, and there's day and night public skiing in winter. Driving
further east towards Hockley Village don't forget to drop in on Stan at
Eagle's Nest Apiary whose radiant
health is testament to the benefits of his excellent honey and bee products.
Keep going east on the Hockley Road and cross Airport road then in just a couple of kilometres you will find yourself in "downtown" Hockley Village. Visit the "
General Store" with its interesting cafe, liquor store, gourmet groceries and microbrewery. One can walk about and take in the gallery and boutiques right beside or dine at
"Hiding Inn Hockley", an intimate secluded restaurant with good food.
On Airport Road just a couple of kilometres north from the junction with Hockley road is the International Taoist Tai Chi Centre. This opened in 2007 and welcomes visitors year round. You can visit the beautiful Three Religions Temple, the Exhibition Hall with the 60 Star Deities representing the 60 year cycle of birth years, and walk in the grounds with more statues of deities including an imposing one of Dao Mo - the Protector of All Life and Mother of the Constellations.
Less than an hour's drive south is Toronto, with all you could want in a city. Full of life yet clean and safe.
The shopping and dining reflect the diverse ethnic origins of this cosmopolitan
city. Even in mid-winter you can explore in comfort the more than 12 kilometers
of climate-controlled interconnected underground shopping and restaurants.
In summer, stroll the Harbourfront or rent roller blades. Take a ferry to the
amusement park and roller coaster on Centre Island. View the city and lake
from atop the CN tower, the world's tallest building Drive south and west to historic Niagara
on the Lake, once the capital of Canada. Stop
at roadside stalls to sample the local peaches, apricots and plums. Visit
a winery. Explore the elegant boutiques then drive along the gorge to see
the famous Niagara Falls.
Head north to Georgian Bay for the
beach or to canoe and camp in the wilder parts of the province, to one of
Muskoka's many lakes or the vastness of Algonquin Provincial Park. Scuba dive to shipwrecks off Tobermory. Boats can be rented in
Owen Sound or Orillia for
fishing, water skiing or just exploring. Excellent sport fishing is to be
found in many of the rivers in this area.
Directions:
From Toronto head north on Airport Road. Cross Highway 9 then turn left onto County Road 7 (Hockley Road) - Flashing yellow lights at bottom of hill.
Drive west along Hockley Road and watch for our sign on south side of road about 7 km west of Airport Road (3 km east of Highway 10). Also green number 307162 on the mailbox.
For reservations or further information, please contact streambb@sympatico.ca,
or call us at 519-941-3392. You may also reach us via fax at 519-941-9773
Queen rooms, single rooms, and double rooms. Both private and shared ensuite
bathrooms. Rates from $125 - 135 per night for double occupancy and from $85 for singles.
John & Kersty Franklin, Proprietors
William Haight, Manager
www.streambb.com
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