Greig's Caves
Greig's Caves
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Greig's Caves :Is a privately owned by the same family dated back to 1926, please go to our web page for the most up to date information. greigscaves.ca
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Victor N
New York9 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Griegs Caves was a great adventure experience. If you plan to go, plan for some physical exertion. We were tuckered after our hike. I loved that you could spend as much time as you liked after admission as we stopped to have some drinks and food multiple times while hiking and exploring the cave system. I went with my wife and 3 boys ages 5, 9 & 12. All three kids want to go back next summer. Bring flashlights if you plan on going into the cave areas as some require them for deeper exploration. There is a main hike which takes you down and up big hills to the caves and a shorter loop for the view over the escarpment. You will want to do both. I highly recommend this attraction for a small adventure. That being said, you can do the hike quickly if you aren’t planning on exploring. If you just want to hike, stay away because it’s not worth the price of admission. If you take advantage of what is offered well worth it!
Written July 15, 2023
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Written December 2, 2024
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ghstuart
Wingham, Canada78 contributions
Jun 2020
The hike through the woods was absolutely wonderful at this time of year (mid-June). The Jack in the Pulpits were preaching mightily to the lovely Lady Slippers all over the place. The day was sunny and the forest was cool. Great day to dress in layers, long pants, good footwear, jackets. We went with 2 other couples, and explored every nook & cranny possible. It was a beautiful place. The caves were interesting - the very first one is easy to miss, it is right at the beginning on the trail, to your right. We were able to go right into most of the caves and crevices. Spectacular photo ops. There were about 10 caves. Lots of rough rocks to clamour over, otherwise the trail is not too difficult. At the end of the cave trail, there was another 10 minute hike to the overlook, looking over the bay. It's very picturesque. Quiet, lots of birdsong.
We brought our own lunch and there were picnic tables provided for that purpose. There are no washrooms in sight (covid) but thankfully, we came with a truck camper and so our facility was open to all of us 6. Parking lot is plenty large. We had to sign waivers to do the exploring, but that's not an issue.
Not many other people there, only one other couple who sorta latched onto our group. It made for some interesting conversation and exploration together.
It was a wonderful Sunday together at this place.
We brought our own lunch and there were picnic tables provided for that purpose. There are no washrooms in sight (covid) but thankfully, we came with a truck camper and so our facility was open to all of us 6. Parking lot is plenty large. We had to sign waivers to do the exploring, but that's not an issue.
Not many other people there, only one other couple who sorta latched onto our group. It made for some interesting conversation and exploration together.
It was a wonderful Sunday together at this place.
Written June 16, 2020
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Bonnie S
Martensville, Canada28 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
So happy we decided to go! Being from the prairie's this is exactly what we were hoping to see. A great hike that our family enjoyed exploring each cave we passed with no time constraints. The hike took us a while but that is because we all kept wanting to go as deep into the caves as we physically could. Such a great adventure. If we ever travel back this way we will be back!
Written August 23, 2023
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Written December 2, 2024
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Mariette2015
Ingersoll, Canada10 contributions
Jun 2021
Exploring at Greig’s Caves is a must for families visiting the Bruce Peninsula. Visited two years ago with a 4, 6, 8 and 10 year old. This time my almost 12 year old step grandson had a blast crawling in all the nooks and crannies of the caves. Don’t forget to bring a headlight and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. They improved the main walking trail with adding mulch, so better footing on the sometimes slippery rocks. To top it of there is an amazing view on the short trail once you get back from the caves.
Written July 2, 2021
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Alicia B
Windsor, Canada1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Couples
This is a must-do in the Bruce Peninsula. The owner was very friendly. The trail is well maintained with mulch to increase traction. We wore running shoes and had no problem. The caves were very impressive! We really enjoyed climbing around in all the nooks and crannies. And the 10 minute trail to the lookout over the water was beautiful. Highly recommended and very well priced at only $15/adult. We also appreciated that it wasn’t crowded.
Written June 23, 2022
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Written December 2, 2024
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Snoweternal
Canada270 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
The cave hiking trail was short, it is designed for people who might have been lack of energy to walk around. Less up and downs, easy to follow the trail. Beautiful scenery from the cave and waterview sub trail.
Written October 1, 2020
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Mac Mazzawi
5 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
This outing was recommended by a local while we were on vacation in the Sauble area. We were very impressed and recommend this for others. The initial part of the trail seems underwhelming but then when you hit the grouping of caves, it's a memorable experience. Bring a flashlight or use the light on your phone because as you enter the caves, there are many nooks that are amazing to explore. They recommend good shoes, we were wearing beach shoes and those were fine. As long as you're not wearing flip flops, you'll be fine. And in our case, my wife didn't enter the caves and stayed on the main trail taking pictures. So if you do that, it's a less demanding activity.
Written July 31, 2021
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Written December 2, 2024
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HammerHeidi
Hamilton, Canada340 contributions
Aug 2020
3 caves close to the entrance, and 7 caves close to the end of the loop. Some small and narrow, others huge and cavernous. You get dirty but what a fun day.
Just under an hour from Tobermory. $30 cash at the entrance for family of 4 to get in.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds - there are picnic tables in the shade set up. Lots of free parking on site.
Just under an hour from Tobermory. $30 cash at the entrance for family of 4 to get in.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds - there are picnic tables in the shade set up. Lots of free parking on site.
Written August 15, 2020
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Erin C
Ontario, Canada37 contributions
Aug 2020
What an amazing place to visit. There is a lot of walking and climbing but totally worth the views. You see a cave as soon as you walk in and then need to walk some ways for the next caves, but once you find them they are breath taking and great for photos. Best to wear running shoes and you are NOT able to bring pets. (I understood why once we got there, because of all the climbing, not safe for a pet). Strongly recommend this place for a family adventure.
Written September 20, 2020
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Jennifer E
9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Aug 8/24. 59 yrs old w bursitis in one hip. And I did it! Wear good grip shoes. The caves and trail are great. Price for the excursion very reasonable. Cash only.
Written August 23, 2024
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Written December 2, 2024
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Zach Shereck
Thornhill, Canada
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Written March 3, 2020
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