Grey Highlands is a rural municipality featuring the beautiful Eugenia Falls and Hoggs Falls, scenic Beaver Valley, Old Baldy Conservation Area along the Bruce Trail, Osprey Bluffs, and canoeing and fishing in the Saugeen and Beaver rivers.
The Niagara Escarpment is a prominent feature of the region. The Beaver Valley is a significant agricultural area, producing a large portion of Canada’s apple crop, and is also home to the Beaver Valley Ski Club. Eugenia, Willcox and Brewster lakes offer great boating and fishing opportunities.
The municipality includes the villages of Markdale and Flesherton and numerous hamlets.
Markdale
Markdale has been a hub for central Grey County for many decades. Situated in the heart of cattle country, the town is home to Chapman’s Ice Cream, the largest independent ice cream manufacturer in Canada.
Flesherton
Flesherton is known as a hub for arts, culture and food in southern Grey County. It is also a designated “walking village,” a great place to take an urban stroll or start a hike.
