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It’s Time to Fight Unemployment and #shiftyourspend
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

It’s Time to Fight Unemployment and #shiftyourspend

Not unlike COVID-19, unemployment affects everyone! Our families, our friends, our neighbours and ourselves. The past year has been a tough time for small businesses, so that’s why the Bayfield and Area Chamber of Commerce (B.A.C.C) has partnered with Fight Unemployment to better support our chamber members and help their businesses thrive.

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All About Ontario Turtles!
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

All About Ontario Turtles!

Did you know that Southern Ontario has the largest number of native turtle species in Canada? Check out our latest post about Ontario’s 8 unique turtle species and how we can help these endangered species thrive in our ever-evolving habitat.

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Hiking Etiquette: It’s Time to Get Active, Today!
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

Hiking Etiquette: It’s Time to Get Active, Today!

Hiking is an incredible hobby that we can all enjoy, even if we need to continue social distancing. Whether you hike by yourself, with your dog, or with a close friend, walking, running or biking the trail can be fun and extremely rewarding.

Check out our latest blog post on hiking etiquette to jog your memory on some simple ways you can show respect on your next hike.

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Build Your Own Bird Feeder
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

Build Your Own Bird Feeder

Who doesn't love birds? From bird enthusiasts and photographers to amateur watchers, a quick visit and a pleasant song from a feathered friend is sure to put a smile on everyone's face. Luckily, attracting more birds to your yard can be pretty simple -all it takes is a tempting food source, a little creativity and a landing zone!

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Families in Nature: Canadian Animals with Strong Family Bonds
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

Families in Nature: Canadian Animals with Strong Family Bonds

Many kinds of families exist all around us in nature, and this is the perfect month to celebrate family in all its forms! Some types of nature's families may be very similar to our own, while others are very unique! Let’s take a look at a few different families that may be familiar. Have you ever spotted an animal families in the wild?

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Winter Wildlife: Investigating Animal Tracks in the Snow!
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

Winter Wildlife: Investigating Animal Tracks in the Snow!

Have you ever noticed that the wildlife seems to disappear or hibernate during the cold season? Though this can be somewhat true for some species, many animals are still out and about all winter long. They do tend to come out at night or avoid areas with many people around, so spotting any of these critters may be challenging in the winter. However, there is something special about this season that can help us track these animals and find out more about their whereabouts and behaviours–snow!

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The Ultimate Christmas in Bayfield: Outdoor Market Shopping Guide
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

The Ultimate Christmas in Bayfield: Outdoor Market Shopping Guide

Ahh! Christmas is almost here! But, don’t fret, there is still one last weekend of the Christmas in Bayfield: Outdoor Market and we are here to help make this last-minute holiday shopping trip a breeze with the Christmas in Bayfield: Outdoor Market Shopping Guide. Check out our ultimate strategy guide below on how to check everyone off your holiday gift list.

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Top Five SPOOKIEST Critters in Ontario!
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

Top Five SPOOKIEST Critters in Ontario!

Though Hallowe’en comes once a year at the end of October, we like to think that spooky season can last all autumn long. What better way to celebrate this time of year than to count down the spookiest critters in Ontario? Get ready to catch the creeps as we take you through our top FIVE.

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Do you have an Outdoors Card?
Megan Blakes Megan Blakes

Do you have an Outdoors Card?

There’s no better time than now to discover the great outdoors! For those of us who love outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting, or those interested in giving it a try, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to make sure we are all safe, responsible and legal!

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