Cruise and Connect aboard the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun for the Largest Networking Event in Grey and Bruce Counties

Step aboard the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun for an unforgettable evening at the fourth annual Cruise and Connect.
The Chi-Cheemaun and logos for Grey and Bruce Counties.

On April 23rd, 2026, there’s an invitation for professionals from across Grey and Bruce counties to step aboard the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun for an unforgettable evening at the fourth annual Cruise and Connect.

The annual networking event brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and interested community members to engage about local business growth. The event is a great opportunity to connect with potential collaborators, make business connections, and expand professional networks.

Boarding starts at 6:30 p.m. at 1155 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound, where the Chi-Cheemaun docks during the winter months. The ship leaves at 7 p.m. sharp and will return around 9:30 p.m. While on board, guests will enjoy:

  • Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and fountain drinks, with the option to purchase locally produced alcoholic beverages sourced from Grey and Bruce Counties.
  • Live music from local musicians Gratefully Yours, and DJ entertainment by Gabe Rossitter.
  • Engaging networking sessions hosted by Heather Travis; public relations expert, marketing strategist, and small business branding coach.
  • Interactive photo booth experience by InstaBooth Grey Bruce. 

Cruise and Connect is the perfect opportunity to connect with hundreds of professionals all while enjoying a memorable evening aboard the iconic “Big Canoe” — also known as the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun.

A limited number of tickets are available for $40 per person (plus applicable taxes). Tickets are available online. 

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For media inquiries, contact:

Nicole Griffin
Communications Manager
Bruce County
226-668-5969

Rob Hatten
Communications Manager
Grey County
519-373-1592

About Bruce County:

Bruce County is an upper-tier municipality in Southwestern Ontario, Canada made up of 8 lower-tier municipalities and 77,221 residents. Bruce County is located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Anishinabek and holds a government-to-government relationship with the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and Saugeen First Nation, together as Saugeen Ojibway Nation. The explorers who visit, live, and work here are the dreamers who take roads less travelled and see tried and true as an invitation to try something new. Be an Explorer and call Bruce County home.

 

About Grey County: 

Grey County is an upper tier municipality serving more than 100,000 full-time residents, 12,000 business and more than 3 million tourists annually. Grey County is a place where people feel genuinely at home and naturally inspired - enjoying an exceptional blend of active healthy living and economic opportunity. Grey County is committed to the coordinated delivery of responsive and cost-effective services that strengthen the economic, social, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of the diverse communities we serve.