Collingwood

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Collingwood

Where the escarpment meets the bay.

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Welcome to Collingwood, where the mountains meet the bay. Whether you're here for the slopes, the orchards, or the waterfront, you'll find a friendly town with plenty to do. Grab a coffee, take a stroll along the harbour, and settle in.

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The room

One room for everyone around Collingwood. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.

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Things to do

  • Sunset Point Park Beach and boardwalk with views of Nottawasaga Bay.
  • Collingwood Harbour Downtown waterfront with pier, boats, and restaurants.
  • Georgian Trail 22 km multi-use rail trail for cycling and walking.
  • Craigleith Provincial Park Pebble beach and fossil-rich shale cliffs.
  • Collingwood Museum Local heritage housed in a former railway station.
  • Blue Mountain Ontario's biggest ski resort, also a summer adventure park.
  • Outdoors Ski or snowboard at Blue Mountain
  • Outdoors Hike the Bruce Trail
  • With kids Visit the Collingwood Museum
  • With kids Ride the gondola at Blue Mountain
  • Evenings Live music at the Simcoe Street Theatre
  • Evenings Craft beer at local breweries
  • Locals love ski hills and slopes
  • Locals love Georgian Bay beaches and marinas

Through the year

  • Collingwood Elvis Festival July A week of Elvis tributes and rock 'n' roll.
  • Thornbury Apple Harvest Festival September Cider, pies, and orchard tours.
  • Collingwood Craft Beer Festival June Local breweries and food trucks.
  • Georgian Bay Film Festival October Independent films and Q&As.
  • Blue Mountain Winterfest January Snow sculptures, fireworks, and skiing.

Collingwood has cold, snowy winters and warm, breezy summers. Best time to be out is summer for beaches and fall for crisp colours. Best: Summer for beaches and fall for crisp colours.

Talk like a local

“The Blue”
Blue Mountain resort.
“The Bay”
Georgian Bay.
“The Hill”
The ski hill at Blue Mountain.

Getaways

Local flavour

Teams

  • Collingwood Blues Ontario Junior Hockey League

Eat and drink

  • Georgian Bay pickerel Freshwater fish from the bay, often fried or grilled.
  • Apple cider donuts From local orchards in The Blue Mountains, especially around Thornbury and Clarksburg.
  • Maple taffy Sugaring-off season treat, popular in the area's maple groves.

Where people go

  • Ski resorts and slopes Blue Mountain is the anchor, with winter sports and year-round activities.
  • Georgian Bay beaches and marinas Lakefront spots for swimming, boating, and sunsets.
  • Cideries and apple orchards The Blue Mountains region is known for its apple orchards and craft cider.
  • Bruce Trail trailheads Access points to the long-distance trail along the escarpment.

Heritage and traditions

Collingwood is proud of its shipbuilding heritage, its stunning location on Georgian Bay, and its four-season appeal with Blue Mountain at its heart.

This time of year in Collingwood

  • Fall Fall Apple picking and cider pressing at local orchards.

Say it like a local: “Double-double” — Coffee with two creams and two sugars.

Festivals

  • Collingwood Scottish Festival June Highland games, piping, and dancing.
  • Blue Mountain Blues and Jazz Festival August Outdoor concerts at the resort.

Landmarks with a story

  • Collingwood Grain Elevator A historic grain elevator at the harbour.
  • Collingwood Heritage District Victorian-era homes and buildings downtown.
  • Collingwood United Church A historic church on Hurontario Street.

Food traditions

  • Maple syrup season Tapping maples and making syrup and taffy in spring.
  • Apple cider pressing Local orchards press fresh cider in fall.
  • Georgian Bay whitefish A local fish often served smoked or grilled.

Music and arts

  • Georgian Bay Symphony Performs in Collingwood and area.
  • Collingwood Arts and Culture Council Supports local artists and exhibitions.
  • Folk music scene Local singer-songwriters and open mics.

A little history

  • 1858 1858
  • 1883 1883
  • 1941 1941
  • 19th century 19th century
  • Game day Ski racing at Blue Mountain
  • Game day Ice fishing on Georgian Bay
  • Outdoors Snowshoeing
  • Outdoors Cross-country skiing
  • With kids Visiting the Blue Mountain Village
  • With kids Exploring the Scenic Caves

People in Collingwood speak with a Canadian accent, using 'eh' and 'pop' for soda. They often refer to Georgian Bay as 'the Bay' and Blue Mountain as 'the Blue'.

Only here

  • The Collingwood Elvis Festival is one of the largest in Canada.
  • The Collingwood Grain Elevator is a landmark at the harbour.
  • Blue Mountain is the largest ski resort in Ontario.
  • The Scenic Caves has a suspension bridge.
New here? A few tips
  • Winter is cold and snowy; invest in good winter tires.
  • The town gets busy on weekends with tourists; plan errands on weekdays.
  • Try the local cider and pickerel at a restaurant.
  • Learn to pronounce 'Collingwood' as 'CALL-ing-wood'.
  • Take advantage of the Georgian Trail for biking and walking.

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