The appreciation of natural beauty guides everything we do here at The Briars. Golf course design and maintenance preserves large trees and leaves plenty of natural habitat for the remarkable variety of wildlife—from herons to foxes—with which we happily cohabit. Our dining rooms serve foods grown in our region (organic whenever possible) in order to provide the freshest "taste of the land". Guests love to stroll through our grounds, along numerous nature trails, or sit and relax along the Lake Simcoe shoreline. The Briars Spa uses products based on marine ingredients to enhance our guests' natural beauty and well-being. Our recreation programming includes many outdoor elements, from sleigh rides to canoe treks, because our guests (and our staff) love to be out on property as much as possible.

 

The Briars is an excellent place to appreciate Ontario's dramatic seasonal changes. Right in the heart of Ontario cottage country, and every bit as beautiful as the Muskokas, Lake Simcoe offers all of the beauty and diversity for which Ontario is known. Here are a few photos and notes from seasons gone by:

The Briars' lakeshore provides stunning winter photo opportunities.		The Briars' waterfront offers Sunfish sailboats.
Afternoon boat cruises aboard our Lady Simcoe.		During winter, the peace is palpable.
Afternoon sunshine on Briars Golf Course hole #4.		Conserving natural habitat is part of our gardening program.