Our incredible “Southern Georgian Bay Cycling Adventure Tour” is taking place in September. If you, or somebody you know might be interested, we encourage you to check it out. It will definitely be an amazing experience for lovers of Georgian Bay, and the southern shores that surround it. Scroll down for further information.
Also, the Spring edition of Escarpment Magazine was recently launched, and we are thrilled that Editor Cara Williams was able to include our piece, “A Billion Years in the Making“, which begins on page 54. Enjoy the issue; lots of great reading! Here is a link to the online version: https://www.escarpmentmagazine.ca/spring-2025
All the best for a safe and fun-filled Victoria Day long weekend!
From September 8–15, 2025, we’re hosting a 6-day cycling adventure through one of Canada’s most beautiful and geologically rich regions: the South Coast of the Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark. Think winding coastal roads, ancient rock formations, e-bikes gliding through fall-kissed landscapes, and evenings spent in cozy, carefully chosen accommodations.
This isn’t just a cycling trip—it’s a slow travel experience designed to nourish curiosity, connection, and a sense of wonder. You will explore five stunning geological zones, learn from local guides and geologists, and immerse yourself in the story of this land—carved out by ice, water, and time.
The idea started with a grant from the Federal Government’s Tourism Growth Program, which gave Rob, our incredible lead on this project, the chance to build something meaningful—something sustainable, local, and unforgettable.
It’s a small-group tour (only 10 spots), priced at: $5,450 CAD, all in (except two dinners). The pace is designed for enjoyment—not endurance.
This is for people who love good stories, great landscapes, and the joy of shared discovery. If that sounds like you, we would love to ride alongside you. And if you can’t make it, maybe you know someone who’d be perfect for this kind of journey?
We’d be thrilled to welcome them, too.
Link for more information: https://georgianbaygeopark.com/georgian-bay-south-coast-cycling-adventure-tour/
DEEP TIME’ is the themed expression of how exploring and understanding the past helps create a better future. The unique DEEP TIME story and its eight geological chapters encourages both visitors and residents to know the past, celebrate the present and help create a more resilient future for the Bay and its many communities.
2.7 billion years
Sault Ste Marie to Serpent River
The ancient mineral-rich rocks of the North Channel record the breakup of the planet’s oldest supercontinent – and the birth of the Huronian Ocean.
1.8 billion years
Serpent River to Killarney
The Group of Seven’s white rolling quartzite hills are the stumps of mountains formed when landmasses collided to form supercontinent Nuna
1.3 billion years
Killarney to Honey Harbour
The waterscape of the 30,000 Islands exposes the deep crustal roots of the immense Grenville Mountains formed when North and South America collided.
500 million years
Manitoulin Island
Much of North America was covered by warm shallow seas, teeming with early marine life that left fossil-rich limestones on Manitoulin Island.
350 million years
Tobermory to Wiarton
Within the last 2 million years, the Bruce/Saugeen peninsula was scoured by Ice Age ice sheets that cut deep valleys into the face of the Niagara Escarpment such as at Owen Sound.
13,000 years
Collingwood to Wiarton
The raised beaches of glacial Lake Algonquin surround the coast of southern Georgian Bay like staircases and hosted the camps of caribou-hunting Paleo-Indians 11,000 years ago.
Last 10,000 years
Collingwood to Honey Harbour
The ancient hard rocks of the Canadian Shield meet the softer limestones of the ancient seas creating a stark contrast in landscapes, ecosystems, and a diverse cultural history unique in North America.
4,000 years to today
Waters of Georgian Bay
In 1615 Samuel de Champlain called Georgian Bay ‘La Mer Douce’ (the sweet water sea). An early map also portrays it as Karegnondi, derived from ‘lake’ in the language of the Petun First Nation.
