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The Village Squire, 1981-09, Page 18Ar Looking for. . Bat A accessories by M I rte - Comforters by Marten, Contessa and Springmaid -11 Reproductions by Canadian Craftsmen - Art Glass Mirror, Sun catchers - Brass beds - Wicker -1 Bronze from around the world - Bunting Bags and quilts by Irene Dale Handmade Dolls from Quebec - Travel accessories by Maggie B. - Framed Prints. Picture Frames Gourmet Cookware - Brass. Copper. Pewter, Nickel. Crystal,Pottery, - etc. etc etc. 405 Main Street Exeter, Ontario Box 1192. NOM 1S0 15191135.1957 © — tr 17 WATER ST. ST. MARYS, ONT. restaurant and tavern FULLY LICENSED • Just a 10 minute drive west on Hwy. 7 from Stratford, located in the picturesque stone town of St. Marys • The dining room boasts of its pleasant atmosphere & unique setting 1n the former stone -hewn Post Office. Located directly across from the old Opera House & just down the street from the largest outdoor swimming pool in South -Western Ontario. • Our specialties include a Smorgasbord, Canadian & Italian food, Charcoal Steaks, Seafoods. • Catering to all at reasonable prices we have food to suit every appetite, priced to suit every pocket -book. • All major credit cards accepted- • Closed Monday. Open from Tuesday to Sunday. • For further information call (519) 284-3424 PG. 16 VILLAGE SQUIRE/SEPTEMBER 1981 Daytripping_ by Dean Robinson The Manitoulin ferry isn't the only thing in Tobermory Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be a water bug to enjoy the offerings of Tobermory. But you must have a yen for the unusal because Tobermory is unique. The northernmost settlement on the Bruce Peninsula, the village is a haven for history lovers, geologists. hikers, plant and animal enthusiasts, and photograph- ers, as well as those who fish, swim and play in or on water. White and still in the winter, Tobermory comes alive in the spring, summer and fall months, but with a charm that no other Ontario community can present. Many people are introduced to Tober- mory because of the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun (Ojibwe for big canoe), the largest and most modern ship ever built for service on the Great Lakes. Running several times daily (from April to October) between Tobermory and South Baymouth, on Manitoulin Island, she can accommodate 115 cars and 600 passengers. While eliminating hundreds of land miles for passengers travelling to the province's north and west, the Chi-Chee- maun is a one -hundred -and -five-minute trip across a broad expanse of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, past the many islands in that area. Passengers (leaving their vehicles on shore) are welcome to make the round-trip and no reservations are neces- sary. Return fare is $12 for adults and $6 for children five to eleven years of age. Those younger travel free. Aboard there is SO rx ,ltj a" • 'ln.:) l\a re warNllu� 9�. to f1 you, e'yi 4,a, ^..t Ctrf4,� R%r1 +1e 1t g' ,l A'e "frOCAV:tally 9"' w^•e+ c*e .•y I-Arce S.Y IJKc'• jz A a v IAPj Q Rcirace 'a S{res. 04 � 'f ra ✓e• r a, r Sci(r f` y 1w aNJ Tourists exit the Chi-Cheemaum and a warning to Bruce Trail hikers. a large cafeteria, a tuck shop and a licenced lounge. On a fine day the waters off Tobermory are as pleasant as you will find anywhere. But when the winds blow and the sea builds they can be a sailor's nightmare. The rugged coast around Tobermory has claimed dozens of ships through the years and their broken remains continue to attract a multitude of snorklers and scuba divers each year. But one can also view some of the wrecks from the comfort of glass bottom boats which tour out of Little Tub Harbour. In similar fashion visitors can take excursions to the ever -popular Flower Pot Island, thirty water minutes offshore. The island has well -marked trails, bogs, swamps, caves, picnic and camp sites, a lighthouse, elevated look- outs and , of course, the flower -pot -shap- ed stone structures that give it its name. If you appreciate water only from a distance, you'll still find plenty to do in and around Tobermory. You can go to the beginning of, or walk part of, the famed Bruce Trail. There's also the St. Edmunds Township Museum. The Crowsnest Theatre offers a variety of short film features about the area, above and below water. There are numerous gift, craft, and art shops, a fudge and ice cream store, mini and regular golf facilities, ample lodge and dining establishments, tent and trailer parks, cottages and cabins, a lighthouse and a nautical chart shop. Part of Tobermory's unique flavor stems from its virtual isolation from other centres. if you are travelling by car (many people go there by boat) it can be a long drive from this area, but it need not be boring. Highway Six is the most direct route but if you swing west at Shallow Lake on County Road Eight you can follow the Lake Huron shoreline for much of the way. You might want to stroll along the sand at Sauble Beach or try to count the many fishing islands off Oliphant. Before you rejoin Highway Six you can pass through Red Bay, Howdenvale, Pike Bay, Hard- wick and Stokes Bay. It's an interesting trek in any month but at this time of the year the summer masses have dwindled and the fall colors are taking their places. You might not have the Bruce and Tobermory entirely to yourself, but there is plenty of enjoyment to go around. VILLAGE SQUIRE/SEPTEMBER 1981 PG. 17