This small hamlet is just 10 miles from Sauble Beach, Ontario and is a prime tourist area. The area is home to a number of cottages and some small homes but is most famous for its outdoor environment and sports. For the homeowner who want to "get away from it all", this area is perfect. The area is also a home-away-from-home for the many cottage owners in the area.

Nature enthusiasts love the natural pristine forest and many come to walk the trails during the spring and fall seasons. There is an abundance of flora and fauna to be discovered during the spring which brings a sense of renewal to the area.

Summer is the time that Oliphant comes alive. The shore areas around Oliphant provide some of the best fishing in the area. Besides fish, the area is alive with birds that choose to nest in this area every summer and spring. It a great place to rent a kayak for the day and paddle around the area watching nature's wildlife at its best. There are local outfitters who will equip you from head to toe for an enjoyable day on the water. Because Oliphant is close to the Fishing Islands, many fishermen from across Ontario come here to enjoy Ontario's best fishing spots.

One new popular sport for both summertime and winter is kiteboarding. Some of the windiest spots in Ontario are on Lake Huron. There are outfitters all around the region who can supply you with lessons and gear, to get you started. No matter what the season, kiteboarding is bringing in people to the area in record numbers.

Summertime is all about beaches and swimming in North and South Oliphant. This area is known as a flat water haven and provides clean beaches with shallow water, making it a great swimming area. There are also 5 golf courses close by for the family golfers, as well as inland lakes for fishing. With miles of paved roads in the area it's a great place for family biking. Just down the road, the off road enthusiasts will find a wide variety of mountain biking trails available as well as trails for off road ATVs.

Whether you're looking to rent a cottage at Oliphant or buy property in the Oliphant area for summer vacations, you can be assured that it's an area that has something for everyone. Many people buy cottages as an investment property to rent out, while still using it themselves for short summer and weekend vacations. The area in and around Oliphant has a lot to offer residents and visitors to the area.