Great Ape Empire

06/11/2026

Good morning Neighbours! We are waking up to a mostly cloudy morning with a current temperature of 19°C. We're expecting a somewhat sunnier Outlook for the afternoon, with a slightly higher UV Index than yesterday. Here is your Wiarton Weather Report for Thursday June 11th

Todays Outlook 🌡️
• High: 23°C
• Low: 19°C
• Conditions: Cloudy during the day with sunny breaks, turning mostly cloudy overnight.
• Winds: Southwest at 19 km/h.
• Precipitation: 10% chance of rain during the day, with a 20% chance overnight.
• UV Index: 5

⚠️ FIRE DANGER ALERT
• Saugeen Fire & Emergency Services has raised the Community Wildfire Hazard Level to EXTREME within the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation territory.
• Please avoid outdoor ignitions, campfires, fireworks, sparklers, discarding cigarette butts, and the use of motorized vehicles that could spark, leak fuel, or ignite dry vegetation.

🚫 TRAVEL & TRAIL ALERTS
• Road Updates: Micro-surfacing work is active on Bruce Road 6 between Highway 21 and Sideroad 20 N for the month of June. Locally, the Berford Street reconstruction project between Elm Street and Division Street is scheduled to begin soon, though active construction has not officially started yet.
• Trail Updates: Sections of the Bruce Trail from Crane Lake Road to High Dump are closed due to flooding and unsafe trail conditions. Bannister’s Hill Side Trail (Williams Caves area) also remains closed until further notice.
• Parking: Seasonal paid parking is in effect at Borchardt Road, Miller Lake.

Have a safe and wonderful Thursday!

06/10/2026

Your go-to stop for wine, beer, and country market favourites!

Heading home, up to the cottage, or through the Bruce Peninsula? Stop into Georgian Bay Country Market for wine, beer, fresh baked goods, local treats, meats, gifts, and more.

Convenient, friendly, and worth the stop just north of Wiarton.

06/10/2026

We’re excited to be your 2026 headquarters for everything fishing, hunting, camping, and outdoor adventure.

From weekend gear to real outdoor essentials, Great Ape Empire has you covered. Come visit us upstairs at the Georgian Bay Country Market and get ready for your next adventure.

Great Ape Empire — Gear up. Get outside.

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06/07/2026

Check this out!

I try to wear my red V-EH every Friday.

Great group doing Great things.

06/05/2026

Who's ready to get their Jig on??

And I don't mean the fishing or dancing kind!

We have a new vendor setting up shop outside the market! Come show them some support and welcome them to the are!

Check them out below on their Facebook.

WIARTON THIS SUNDAY JUNE 7TH!
WE ARE STOPPING AT THE GEORGIAN BAY COUNTRY MARKET!!
267 HIGHWAY 6!!
Georgian Bay Country Market
Great Ape Empire
Willie's Bait & Tackle

06/05/2026

Can confirm. Tasty!

Showcase Product of the Week: Toronto Popcorn Company!

This week at Georgian Bay Country Market, we’re showcasing Toronto Popcorn Company — a Canadian-made favourite loaded with bold, fun, crave-worthy flavours.

Perfect for the drive to Tobermory, a cottage weekend, movie night, or a quick snack on Highway 6.

Stop in and grab a bag at Georgian Bay Country Market — your Wiarton-area country market for bakery treats, café favourites, local goods, gifts, and amazing Canadian-made products.

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Our friends and partners at Georgian Bay Country Market sure do make some tasty treats!!

Did you catch Ogwa's cameo??
**Spoiler** - that was a Great Ape hand swiping those butter tarts!

05/24/2026

We are so excited to see all those tasty fish come through our weigh station!

You know what pairs well with Fish????

Butter-Tarts!

And we are Co-Located with Georgian Bay Country Market who makes the best Butter-Tarts around!

Thank you for this opportunity!

🎣 WIARTON WEIGH STATION UPDATE! 🎣

We are thrilled to officially announce that our Wiarton Weigh Station for the 42nd Annual Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby is locking in a fantastic new home!

This year, you can bring your prize catches to be weighed, measured, and recorded at the Great Ape Empire at the Georgian Bay Country Market! 🦍🐟

📍 Where to find us:
Georgian Bay Country Market
267 Hwy 6, Wiarton, ON

Whether you're fishing the classic Georgian Bay waters or heading in from the surrounding shores, Willie’s is going to be an awesome, fully-stocked hub for our anglers. Stop in to weigh your fish, check the leaderboards, and grab your last-minute gear and essentials for your next runtime on the water.

A massive thank you to the team at Willie's Bait & Tackle and Great Ape Empire for partnering with us to support the Lake Huron Fishing Club's local conservation and hatchery efforts!
See you at the scales from July 24 to August 2, 2026! 🐟🏆