Enjoyable Things to Do
We've found many wonderful activities around Jackson's Landing for you to enjoy. Explore activities:
In the Jackson’s Point / Sutton Area
1. Bonnie Boats
Boats and motors of several types and sizes for rent, fishing licenses, ice fishing huts to rent January to March (including basic fishing gear and tracked Bombardier shuttle)
(905) 722-3862
2. Apples of Gold
A wonderful Jackson’s Point gift and home furnishings shop worth browsing.
(905) 722-5157
3. Sail Georgina
Sailing lessons for children and adults and dinghy racing. Located in Jackson’s Point Harbour.
4. Red Barn Theatre
The longest running professional summer theater in Canada. (June-September)
(905) 722-3249 - www.redbarntheatre.ca
5. The Briars Resort
Fine dining in a classic Ontario resort year round.
(905) 722-3271 - www.briars.ca
6. Georgina Art Centre & Gallery
Free art shows – frequently changing. Art classes available.
7. High Speed Go-Karts
Racing events and rentals are available at the 3S Go-Kart Track on Park Road, one mile south of Sibbald Point Provincial Park. Drivers must be 15 years or older and have valid identification. Group events available.
(905) 722-5423 or (905) 264-6800
HISTORIC SITES
8. Jackson’s Point Drydock, the Marine Railway and the Steamship “Enterprise”
The lower lawn of Jackson’s Landing Bed and Breakfast and the parking area just to the south was once the site of Lake Simcoe’s busiest ship repair drydock.
9. St. George’s Church
A legacy of the sophisticated early settlers of Jackson’s Point, particularly John Mills Jackson and Susan Sibbald, this beautiful and tranquil setting is also the final resting place of authors Stephen Leacock and Mazo de la Roche.
10. Eildon Hall Museum – Sibbald Point Provincial Park
A beautiful collection showing genteel living in the bush in the 1830’s.
11. The Rebel, Samuel Lount – 1791- 1838 (Historic Plaque)
Lount was found guilty of treason after being defeated in a skirmish against the British troops in the failed revolution of 1737.
Within 30 Minutes of Jackson’s Landing
12. Antique Shop Tour
Starting close to home in Sutton and Pefferlaw and visiting a few neighboring villages we have a list of a dozen shops. You will find some of these shops at Beaverton, Sutton, Cannington, Sunderland and Uxbridge.
13. Hiking the Recreation Trails of York Region
More than a dozen sites in Georgina and neighboring townships. Download a PDF Map & Trail Guide (from: yorkexplorer.york.ca)
1-877-464-9675
14. Hiking on the Nanabush Trails – The Path of the Chippewas.
Nature trails on Georgina Island with more than 2,000 acres to explore and 143 bird species. Begins with a 15 minute ferry boat ride.
15. Georgina Pioneer Village
Life on the south shore of Lake Simcoe in the 1800’s is captured in this historic village. Open June – September.
16. Butterflies and Blooms at Blue Willow
Indoor and outdoor gardens and a 2100 square foot greenhouse specially constructed for housing dozens of types of butterflies. The monarch tag release occurs in September.
(905) 722-5849 or www.bluewillowgarden.com
17. G E M Theatre
An independent movie theater with four small to medium-sized screens playing the latest films.
(905) 476-3456
Nearest Public Golf Courses
18. Pines of Georgina
18 holes. Ranked by Ontario Golf News as one of the top 10 courses in Ontario for under $40.
(705) 437-1669 or www.pinesofgeorgina.com
19. Lyndhurst at Baldwin
18 holes.
(905) 722-8583 or www.lyndhurstgolf.com
20. Lakeview House
9 holes. Built in 1923.
www.golf-ontario.com/lakeviewhouse
21. Pheasant Run
27 holes. Rated as a “best golf value in Ontario” by Golf Digest.
(905) 773-8475 or www.pheasantrungolf.com
22. Silver Lakes
18 holes. 7,029 yard championship course, aqua driving range, rated by Golf Digest readers among “Best Places to Play” and a recipeint of Golfers’ Choice Award.
(905) 836-8070 or www.silverlakesgolf.com
23. Angus Glen
A scenic golf club with two 18-hole courses located in Markham.
(905) 887-5157 or www.angusglen.com
24. Eaglewood Resort
90 acres of natural woodland to explore. Activities include horse riding, camping, hiking, trail rides.
(705) 437-1634 or www.eaglewood.on.ca
Reservations: Call 1-905-722-7752 or email info@jacksonslandingbb.com