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Keppel Croft Gardens
A horticultural treasure on the Bruce Peninsula
Big Bay, Ontario
About Keppel Croft
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Come and explore Keppel Croft Gardens at Big Bay on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula.
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We have four acres of gardens, a nature trail, an arboretum, and Keppel Henge.
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Enjoy your picnic at one of our numerous picnic spots.
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Days and Hours
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​​Wednesday through Sunday, and Holiday Mondays 10 am - 5 pm
May 16th - October 12th, 2026
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Contact us for after hours visiting and photograph sessions. The light is so beautiful outside of visiting hours!
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​ Entrance $5 per person. Children free.
Dogs on a lead are welcome.
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Contact
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Bill and Dawn Loney
504156 Grey Road 1
Georgian Bluffs, Ontario
N0H 2T0
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519·534·1090
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Website renovations made with support from Jennie Hoekstra.
Renovations have begun!
Here's our new Home page
for the 2026 gardening season.
The rest to come by mid-February.
In June in 2025 we found an unexpected potted shrub by the workshop. In the Guest Book we found this comment:
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​The Daphne is a gift from Gwynn and Jana in thanks for your hospitality last year. We have had a lovely time in your garden today. I hope you can find a space for the Daphne and that it does well for you. Gwynn and Jana.
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Thanks, Gwynn and Jana. We planted your Daphne by the patio edge. Come and enjoy the scent in the spring. We are delighted with your gift. Thanks again.​​
Summer Solstice at Keppel Henge, 2026
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Come and join us to celebrate this annual event.
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The Bluewater Astronomical Society will provide a presentation. Bring
your picnic and your curiosity.
2026 Garden Journal
We plan is to add to our Garden Journal probably at irregular intervals
February 2026
February 5
The first really sunny day in February is the first day of pruning. We begin with our "Umbrella" tree, an old apple tree that we prune for shape not its crop of apples. We trim off the water sprouts, vigorous, upright shoots that are different from normal branches. They produce no fruit and weaken the tree.
Heavy snow was too much of a load in winter, 2025. Much to our dismay two main branches snapped off. This winter Bill has made sure to knock off any piles of snow that accumulate on the branches. No damage so far this year.
January 2026
Links to the text for each Journal entry will be added soon!
Our Winter Garden
Snow again ...
A Job for Early Spring
Learn about Bumble Bees
Bumble bees are important pollinators in Southern Ontario. Learn how to identify them. https://wildlifepreservation.ca/bumble-bee-resources/
Photo: Mary Prawecki
Photo: Mary Prawecki
Rural Gardens of Grey and Bruce Counties
We are founding members of Rural Gardens of Grey and Bruce Counties. Visit the RGGB website featuring our member gardens for information about each garden, gardening advice from experienced people and for special events offered by our members: www.ruralgardens.ca/​ View garden photographs and posts by members on Facebook and Instagram.
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