Passport Stop #7

Downtown Chesley

Welcome to Downtown Chesley. Check out the new shops, restaurants and the Bruce County Woodworking Museum.

The box is located at the Bruce County Woodworking Museum.

While you are here:

Take a photo with Big Bruce

• Big Bruce is a 15 foot icon – a giant Herford Steer that resides in the heart of Bruce County’s famous cattle country in Chesley.
• Big Bruce is a symbol of Ontario’s best beef, raised by incredible people that have a passion for their land, their community and their animals.
• During his ‘mobile’ days, Big Bruce visited fall fairs, attended Christmas parades and plowing matches.

County Line Caboose in Elmwood for model trains and ice cream – closed Monday-Friday

• Best source for model trains and accessories!
• Owners, Jeff Leith and Carol Allen will custom build train sets, repair damaged engines and cars, put on excellent “modelers” garage sales once a year, and more!
• The Caboose also features crafts from knitted goods to gift baskets, painted saws, figurines and wood workings.
• Open Saturdays 9:00 – 6:00pm and Sundays 10:00 – 5:00pm.

Indulge in a new cultural experience at the ‘Bread and Water’ restaurant in downtown Chesley

• On main street Chesley is the new home of Bread & Water Bistro & Pizzeria.
• It is also home to a catering service and Deanna’s Spice Cabinet.
• The menu is a blend of Italian and French dishes and they are delicious!
• Enjoy complimentary warm herb Focaccia bread and for desert the Crème Brule is mm mm good!

Events in Chesley

• July 21, 2010: Bruce County Cattlemen’s Beef BBQ
• September 18, 2010: Chesley Wide Yard Sale
• October 22-30, 2010: The Mouse Trap