True Pastry Gloves
Canadians routinely flub the words of our national anthem, but our mumbles speak volumes.
On The Cover – Fall 2023
Bronc rider Gideon Stuzman, of Owen Sound, cooling down at the RAM Rodeo Tour as part of the International Plowing Match in Amaranth, Ontario
The Summerfolk Festival Lives On
Just as music and fashions have changed over the last 48 years, the iconic willow tree of Owen Sound’s Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival has weathered high water and winter ice.
Never Too Late
It’s time to dive into fitness. These five “seasoned” watersports athletes’ stories will keep you young at heart.
On Stage – Summer Events
Sights and Sounds of Summer
Scene: BMFF — Collingwood Music Festival
Blue Mountain Film Festival Opening
The Megaproject on Georgian Bay
Inside TC Energy’s plan for a pumped storage facility in Meaford.
The Porsche Mystique
For many, there is no substitute. Least of all for Randy Meyers.
Technical Perfection
Sometimes it’s hidden details, from heating vents to door hinges, that make the home.
Homes On The Bay – Nautically Inspired
“On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.” —Rumi
Becoming One with Wearables
Why, for better or worse, smartwatches and other wearable tech are becoming increasingly close to our hearts and minds.
Wet and Wild
Water can be a blast for pets, but consider the risks before taking them poolside, boating or to the cottage.
Good Fences Make Beautiful Pools
Careful design can elevate the required pool enclosure to a work of landscape art.
Indigenous Joy
For rising star Chef Zach Keeshig of Owen Sound, the best stories are worth telling through food.
Ahoy!
Crimson and navy, natural linen, and stripes, stripes and more stripes for easy, breezy nautical style.
From Our Readers
Letters to the editor have long been recognized as a venue for ideas and opinions as part of healthy public debate.
We need more access to nature, not less
Clearly, the development of our region drives our economy—we all benefit from the influx of real estate investment dollars.
She Loved The Bay
“The Life and Art of
Willi Wildman” exhibited
at Thornbury library
Exploring The Bruce Trail
The Nottawasaga Bluffs
On The Cover — Ahoy!
On The Bay contributing photographer Jenna Kitchings captured local “seasoned athletes” in action on the waters of Georgian Bay.
The Last Lightkeeper
To reach the lantern room of Cove Island Lighthouse, lightkeeper Jack Vaughan trudged up 101 stairs just as he had done for the last 13 years.
The More Things Change
Urban-rural migration may be the latest trend, but the influx is exercising some of our oldest human traits.
Opera Untamed
International opera star Ambur Braid reflects on coming home to her role as Salome and the sanctuary of a rustic Blue Mountains cabin.
Artfully Yours
Any time my family moves, the first thing we do is hang the art.
Footing The Bill (23)
Will the More Homes Built Faster Act live up to its name and solve our housing crisis?
A Curator’s Eye
Art advisor Manny Neubacher explains the finer points of filling your home with artwork—an art in and of itself.
How to make big feel super cozy
Perfect proportioning makes this almost 8,000-square-foot home seem anything but big.
Breaking the Menopause Taboo
The major life stage is long overdue for a rebrand.
The Rise of Robot Mowers
Yes, it’s probably time to let AI take over your lawn.
When the Vet Clinic is Closed
After-hours pet crises expose the cracks in emergency veterinary care.
Edible Architecture
YF Patissier-Chocolatier crafts world-class pastries and chocolates in Creemore.
Spring Romance
Ruffled edges, tulle and lace signal a soft transition from a dreary winter into a spring worthy of a sonnet.
After the Diagnosis
“I made the appointment, and on my way out I said to the ladies at the desk, ‘See you next year, girls,’” Jayne Pritchard recalls.
She Loved the Bay
The Blue Mountains Public Library is presenting a retrospective exhibition of works by Willi Wildman, “The Life and Art Of Willi Wildman.”
Saving Big Old Trees
They have stood the test of time, endured historical storms and hidden from loggers for centuries.
To Hell and Back, Together
Forging a new friendship at Blue Mountain.
Hooked on a Feeling
Lorne McDermott is a self-taught master who paints by immersion—often literally.
The Brits on the Bay
Devotees of MGBs, Triumphs and Jaguars gather for the camaraderie of country cruises and greasy fingernails.
From Our Readers
Letters to the editor have long been recognized as a venue for ideas and opinions as part of healthy public debate.
Scene: Skiing for Pets & A Winter’s Blast
The Craigleith Ski Club played host to numerous events and fundraisers this season that brightened and warmed up a dark winter.
