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MEAFORD THE BLUE MOUNTAINS COLLINGWOOD CLEARVIEW WASAGA BEACH
4 Season Guide
S O U T H G E O R G I A N B AY. C A
4 SEASON GUIDE 2019
Irish Mountain
Ultimate
WI NTE R PL AYG ROU N D
South Georgian Bay is packed full of things to do in winter. When there’s snow on
the ground, you can snowshoe almost anywhere where you’d normally hike. Our
resorts and inns provide convenient access to the best winter outdoor activities plus
hearty meals and warm après-ski hospitality.
LIVE IT
The Niagara Escarpment Mountain is a popular winter getaway package with local
Re-connect with nature activity for Guests looking accommodations partners.
in ancient forests along for quiet reflection and The Spa also has a Bistro
the Niagara Escarpment, a relaxation. The Spa offers and Boutique on site. Guests
OUTSIDE
UNESCO world biosphere the outdoor Scandinavian must be 18 years and older.
reserve. The Bruce Trail is Baths experience, including
scandinave.com
Canada’s oldest marked Saunas, Hot Baths, Cold
footpath and crosses Ontario Plunges, Waterfalls, a
from Niagara Falls through Steam Room, Fireplaces and Ridge Runner
to Tobermory along the Solaria situated in a natural Mountain Coaster
The seasons change, but our mindset stays the same.
Niagara Escarpment. Exercise forest setting, minutes from Ontario’s first mountain
We make the most of every opportunity to enjoy
caution in winter, follow downtown Collingwood coaster offers an exciting
life outside. Join us and make Blue Mountain your
recommended trail usage. & Blue Mountain Resort. downhill adventure at Blue
destination for year-round family adventure. Mountain. Ridge Runner
Scandinave Spa is open daily
Scandinave Spa from 9am-9pm year-round. takes riders on an exhila-
LEARN MORE AT BLUEMOUNTAIN.CA Blue Mountain Guests can book Registered rating coaster experience as it
The award-winning Massage treatments in twists and turns 1,085 metres
Scandinave Spa Blue advance or plan an overnight (3,560 ft) down the mountain
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Pretty River Valley country-
side, the intimate Pretty River
Valley Country Inn features
accommodation choices with
wood burning fireplaces. This
Imagine
unique inn and organic farm
is also home to reindeer and
Icelandic horses and offers
yourself here.
trekking on Icelandic Horses
so that guests can enjoy
nature on horseback.
prettyriverinn.com
Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
Winter Caving
A unique winter experience
on the Niagara Escarp-
ment awaits. Strap on some
snowshoes and head out
through the forest to hike
through the beautiful snow
covered woods and creeks.
Make your way to explore
some of the Niagara Escarp-
ment’s uniquely formed caves.
Once at the caves, crawl and
climb and experience a whole
different world underground.
Blue Mountain Resort
Don’t worry if you’ve never
snowshoed or caved before,
your guide from Free Spirit
Tours will teach you every-
thing you need to know.
freespirit-tours.com
Snowshoe Amongst
The Vineyards
Snowshoe amongst the
vineyards and cozy up by
the fireplace while savouring
local wines and artisans
Southern Georgian Bay cheeses for a quintessen-
tial Canadian experience at
through varied terrain. Riders associated with skiing and Georgian Hills Vineyards, or
control their own speeds—up snowboarding. Suitable for Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery.
to 42 km/h (26 mph). riders as young as three, Hike
georgianhillsvineyards.ca,
bluemountain.ca N’ Tube ensures there’s a cold coffinridge.ca.
weather activity for Winter
Warriors of every age and
Hike ‘N Tube Hummer &
level of ability. Snowshoe Tours
Hike N’ Tube at Blue
Mountain Resort is the bluemountain.ca Gather family, friends or
perfect place for families co-workers to take in all
with young children to get Reindeer And that nature’s wintery side
visitgrey.ca
a taste of downhill without Icelandic Horses has to offer. Shuttle up the
the speed and equipment Located in the beautiful mountain “military style” in
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major laughter on your winter Mountain Resort
break. Collingwood’s outdoor The definitive winter escape,
skating rink is open for free Blue Mountain is a 4-season
skating throughout the winter. resort offering recreation,
Blue Mountain Resort’s new lodging, festivals and events.
Woodview Mountaintop With a vertical of 720 feet (or
Skating Loop is a 1.1km loop 220 metres), Blue is action
located at the top of the packed with 42 trails ranging
Southern Comfort chair lift from beginner to double
and is open for skating during black diamond, 2 terrain
the winter season, as is the parks, 1 superpipe, and 13 lifts,
outdoor rink at Oakview including 5 magic carpets and
Woods (next to the RecPlex) 5 high-speed express chairs
in Wasaga Beach. Many to move you uphill fast.
indoor arenas are also located bluemountain.ca Georgian Bay Ice Fishing
throughout the region.
southgeorgianbay.ca/ice-
skating
Cross Country nordic centres – a combined
Skiing & total of 82 km of cross-
Blue Mountain Resort
Ice Fishing Snowshoeing country ski trails and 27 km
of snowshoe trails.
Experience the thrill of
fishing on beautiful southern Ski 3 Passport
the H1 Hummer, strap on a Waterfalls & Wine Brewery Tours Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay Enjoy the region’s best cross Scenic Caves
pair of snowshoes, and after The Beer Bus helps you species include bass, catfish, country skiing, with the Nordic Centre
Grey County is home to 9
brief instruction from your pike, salmon, trout, walleye, pass for Scenic Caves Nordic Enjoy 27 km of profession-
beautiful waterfalls, 7 of experience the best of local
guide, enjoy the sights and sturgeon and tiger muskie. Centre, Highlands Nordic ally groomed trails, classic
which are accessible during craft beer, wine and cider
sounds of the area’s finest When the salmon and trout and Wasaga Nordic. Explore and skate skiing high atop
the winter months. Enjoy through carefully curated
trails and gorgeous view of start to stack up or down three days at three fabulous the Niagara Escarpment.
tours departing from Blue
Georgian Bay from the highest a day of snowshoeing to the river mouth and it’s too
Mountain Village 7 days a
elevation along the Niagara Eugenia Falls and Hogg’s Falls windy and wavy to head out
week. Private tours, corporate
Escarpment. Learn the history in their winter setting, then on the boat, shore fishing is a
groups and tours just-
of the aboriginal peoples stop to sample wine from great alternative. This winter,
because are always welcome.
that inhabited this land. At Georgian Hills Vineyards. bundle up, get outside and
the end of your 1 1/2 – 2 hour thebeerbus.ca try fishing in a whole new
Tours and transporta-
jaunt through the woods, way - through the ice.
tion available with local
enjoy a hot apple cider Outdoor Ice Skating
back at the Hummer before guides from Summerbound/
Affordable, easy to learn Whisky Tasting
returning to civilization. Snowbound.
and so much fun, ice skating Meet Certified Single Malt
xtremeadventures.ca summerbound.ca guarantees to put some Ambassador, Stephanie Price,
at The Dam Pub and taste
one of over 900 whiskies Blue Mountain Resort
from around the world. Belly
up and ask Stephanie for
a bar side whisky tasting.
You can be sure Stephanie
will share her knowledge
and a few whisky tales
from her whisky travels and
experiences.
thedampub.ca
Downhill Skiing
Outdoor Ice Skating Whisky Tasting Ski Or Snowboard Blue Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
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number of intersections, a Pretty River Valley Cranberry Golf Course
trail map is highly advised Provincial Park Approximately 5 km of
and available for purchase From Collingwood, go un-groomed marked ski
from our Visitor Centre, west on Mountain Road and snowshoe trails winding
Ravenna General Store or to 10th Line and turn left. through the golf course area
online at kolaporetrails.org Drive to Sideroad 33-34 great for beginners. Rentals
where regularly updated trail and turn right. Drive west are available at the Cranberry
conditions can also be found. to Collingwood-Clearview Recreation Centre. Trail
For greatest enjoyment Townline where there is a access is from Highway 26.
beginner and intermediate parking lot 500 meters past Turn left at Harbour Street
skiers are encouraged to the Townline on the left. This (the stoplight past Canadian
enter the trails at south end picturesque forest trail is Tire) and drive to the end
of the system, Note that no approximately 6 km. of the road. Park to the
walking or snowshoeing is left behind the Golf Course
allowed at Kolapore. Loree Forest Loop Clubhouse.
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain Hogg’s Falls The Blue Mountains —
Eleventh Line Trails The Loree Forest has 7 km Schoonertown Trail
Snowshoe 10 km of dedicated mammals on groomed and Trout Hollow Trail Collingwood — A series of un-groomed loop trail that is Wasaga Beach — A 3-6 km
snowshoe trails, one of which track set trails. The Nordic Meaford — 14 km of small, un-groomed loop part of the Bruce Trail. Head un-groomed trail through
crosses southern Ontario’s Centre is equipped with trails connect to the Georgian up Mountain Road to the mixed forest and dunes is
ungroomed trails along the
longest Suspension Bridge. washrooms, a snack bar Trail. Deer sightings are roundabout, take the Scenic part of the Simcoe County
bighead river can be accessed
Reserve a guided night and a fireplace. Modern ski common. Drive west on Caves Road turn and follow Trails system. Follow Mosley
from Edwin St. (across from
snowshoe hike. Warm-up and snowshoe equipment is Mountain Road approxi- this road to Banks. Turn right Street in Wasaga Beach to
beautiful Joe Park) or from
cabin, waxing facilities, available to rent. mately 2 km to the Eleventh and stay on this road until River Road West. Just over the
the 7th Line. Take Highway
equipment rentals, lessons, Line on your right. Go to the you see the sign for Loree. bridge, turn right onto Oxbow
wasagabeachpark.com 26 west to Grey Road 12 and end of the road to park. Roadside parking is available. Park Drive and park in the lot
and food service available. turn left at 7th Line. Parking is
sceniccaves.com Eagle Adventure after Sideroad 13.
Experiences
Highlands Nordic
Located on the Niagara
Eagle Adventure Experiences
offers guided snowshoeing
Kolapore Uplands
Wilderness Ski Trails
SCENIC CAVES NATURE ADVENTURES
Escarpment, Highlands Nordic under the stars, backcountry Explore 50 km of
hosts amazing views of shoeshowing, customized un-groomed, marked nordic
Georgian Bay and bountiful experiences and equipe- ski trails can be accessed
nature. Enjoy 25 km of ski ment rentals. from Grey Road 2, south of
trails (for both classic and eagleadventureexperiences.com Grey Road 19. Due to the vast
skate) and 8 km of snowshoe
trails. The Highlands 8000
square foot lodge is complete
with cafeteria, meeting rooms,
pro-shop, and rental shop
offering a full size range of
The Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
boots, skis, and poles, for both Features 27 kms of cross-country ski trails and 10 kms of
classic skiing and skate skiing. snowshoe trails on a 370 acre, 200 year old hardwood
highlandsnordic.ca forest,on the Niagara Escarpment, near Collingwood.
Winter Fun for the Entire Family
Wasaga Nordic Centre Groomed Cross-Country Classic and Skate Ski Trails • 420 ft.
The Dunes of Wasaga Suspension Bridge • Snowshoe Trails • Guided Night Snowshoe
Beach Provincial Park is a Hikes • Rentals •Warming Hut with Hot Food and Beverages
spectacular 800 hectare
Season Passes • Lessons • Fabulous Panoramic Views • High
backdrop to 30 km of cross-
country ski trails and an 8
Altitude Snow Conditions
km skate skiing trail. Enjoy a
forest of oaks and towering
pines and see the birds and Kolapore Uplands Wilderness Ski Trails
sceniccaves.com
260 Scenic Caves Rd., Blue Mountains 705 446-0256 ext 223
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the hamlet of Singhampton. Turn left from
County Road 124 onto Milltown Road and
follow the signs to this Conservation Area.
Devil’s Glen
Provincial Park
Clearview – This non-operating park,
located on County Road 124 just west of
Singhampton features the highest peaks
along the Escarpment, 460 meters above
sea level. Snowshoe out to the lookout
platform and admire the steep bedrock
gorge and sweeping view of the entire valley.
The highest location in Southern Ontario,
reaching an elevation of approx. 546 meters
above sea level, lies about 4 km to the
northwest on the Singhampton moraine,
looking at Edward Lake.
The Night Vibe bluemountain.ca
Blue Mountain Village is a magical winter wonderland set among Ontario small town archi-
Snowmobiling In
tecture at the base of the ski trails along the Niagara Escarpment. Stroll the beautiful streets South Georgian Bay
and paths through the Village and around the Mill Pond lined with colourful lights and 50 Ontario has the world’s largest inter-
shops and eateries open every day of the year. The Village is a lively centre all winter featuring connected snowmobile trail system with
entertainment, events, horse-drawn wagon rides, fireworks, cozy fire pits and apres every day! more than 34,262 km of trails. Bring your sled
and your family and head out on the many
kilometres of groomed and well-marked
on the right. Cross the road skiing or snowshoeing. It located on Grey Road 13 at trails in South Georgian Bay. Our region
and enter the trail through follows the route of the the Village of Eugenia. If the includes two Ontario Federation of Snowmo-
a fence opening next to the original northern railway parking lot is full, park at the bile Clubs (OFSC) Districts, Districts 8 and 9.
emergency services building. along the southern shore of Eugenia Emporium and walk Ontario law requires every recreational sled
Georgian Bay. Each kilometre down the hill. Snowshoe entering an OFSC Prescribed Trail to have and
throughout the trail is signed display a valid snowmobile trail permit.
The Georgian Trail along the Bruce Trail at the
Collingwood – The Blue and maps are located at edge of the waterfall. ofsc.on.ca
Mountains – Meaford — The major access points.
34 km un-groomed linear Hoggs Falls District 8 & 9
trail is the perfect place for Eugenia Falls This little gem in the Beaver Comprising Simcoe County “Ride More,
uncomplicated cross-country This conservation area is Valley is accessible off Drive Less” in OFSC District 8 and OFSC
Highway 4, west of Grey District 9. This popular winter playground
Road 13. Follow the signs to located west of Lake Simcoe is consis-
the parking lot and enjoy an tently blessed with an abundance of lake
easy snowshoe to a secluded effect snow due to its close proximity to
waterfall. With the cascades Georgian Bay. View breathtaking outlooks
of ice, winter is a particularly of the picturesque Niagara Escarpment,
beautiful time of year to visit rolling rural countryside, lakeside shore- 766 Mountain Rd.
these waterfalls. The trail lines, wooded areas and open fields. The Collingwood, ON
carries on past the waterfall trails connect many small towns and well
and does a loop back to the serviced rural and lakeshore communi-
parking lot. ties with a combined 4800 km of scenic,
Corner of Mountain Road
groomed trails. Free trailer parking and & Osler Bluff Road
Nottawasaga Bluffs staging at Station Park 7259 Highway 26 in
Clearview – Here you will Stayner, conveniently located on the B Trail.
705 718 7737
find a series of snowshoe
Snowmobiling Districts 8 and 9
District 8: most.on.ca & 705 441 4109
trails located just east of District 9: ofscdistrict9.ca
www.bonniedorgelo.com
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March Break at Blue
Creemore Frozen in Time dancing, fireworks show and
Winter
Santa Claus Parade Ice Festival much more.
December 7 December 27-29 Blue Mountain Village
Santa and other guests The Ice Sculpture Celebration, bluemountainvillage.com
parade through the quaint Canada’s only historic ice
village of Creemore. sculpture event, will feature Collingwood Family Jam
Creemore more than 30 sculptures February 17
discoverclearview.ca throughout the downtown. A day of free fun and
healthy activity presented
Collingwood
2 0 1 9/ 2 0 2 0 E V E N T S Olde Fashioned collingwooddowntown.com
by community partners. Free
gym and pool programming,
Christmas a family curling open house,
NOVEMBER 2019 Wasaga Beach Blumination Dream Trail December 7
FEBRUARY 2020 outdoor skating, arts and
Santa Claus Parade & November 30-January 5 Family activities, artisan crafts and more.
Christmas Starts in Tree Lighting The Blumination Dream market, chestnuts roasting
Winterama Collingwood
Collingwood – Events & November 23 Trail is a one-kilometer, on an open fire, visit with
Santa Claus Parade January 31 - February 2 collingwood.ca
The parade starts at illuminated winter stroll Santa and his reindeer,
November 16 The Greatest Little Show in
Dunkerron and ends at the through the Village, Thornbury’s warm welcome
Snow featuring family fun.
Visit with Santa’s reindeer-
RecPlex. Countdown the around the Mill Pond and special charm. MARCH 2020
in-training, Living Christmas New Lowell
Tree Lighting in the Oakview and straight through your The Blue Mountains March Break at Blue
Windows, Christmas Market, discoverclearview.ca/winterama
Woods plus sing carols, go imagination. It’s a holiday oldefashionedchristmas.com March 9-17
plus the magical nighttime
skating, get photos with celebration every day Adventure and fun on and off
Santa Claus parade and Snowman Mania the slopes at Blue Mountain
Santa and refreshments. of the week!
fireworks. February 14-17 with activities, live music,
Wasaga Beach Blue Mountain Village Celebrating its 13th
Collingwood interactive performances,
wasagabeach.com bluemountainvillage.ca
Collingwooddowntown.com anniversary! Four days fireworks and more.
packed with family activities, Blue Mountain Village
Funderland
Glamapalooza DECEMBER 2019 fabulous music, Superdogs, bluemountainvillage.com
November 21 November 24 chili cook-off, community
Gather up the girls and come A Christmas celebration for Stayner partners, rock-solid wrestling Clearview Health &
and have some fun in Thorn- families with kids games, Santa Claus Parade and more. Leisure Show
bury. Participating shops are entertainment, activities, December 7 March 21
Wasaga Beach
open late just for the ladies crafts, treats and incredible Santa and other guests Bring the family and learn
snowmanmania.com
and each has a surprise up community partners to get parade through the quaint about community sports,
their sleeve. you in the holiday spirit. village of Stayner. recreational programs and
Family Day Weekend local health providers: with
The Blue Mountains Wasaga Beach Stayner February 15-17 over 35 vendors there will be
glamapalooza.ca wasagabeach.com discoverclearview.ca
A weekend of active something for everyone.
adventure and entertainment. Clearview
FOR MORE EVENT LISTINGS AND TO SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EVENTS EMAIL SOUTHGEORGIANBAY.CA Scavenger hunt, groove discoverclearview.ca
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Looking for some
4 Season FUN
In The Blue Mountains
There’s Exciting News at The Harbour Mews.
16 Bruce Street North Thornbury.
IT’S A FUSION OF FUN with Kelly Gale Creative, Axed, Rocky
Winterful!
Shores and Raindance Cosmetics. Enjoy Classes, Experiences and
Workshops for All Ages. All in One Location “ The Harbour Mews”
Book A Class or an Afternoon of Fun with Creative Classes,
Experiences, Workshops, Birthday Parties, Corporate Groups,
Girls Night Out, Day Trips to Stagettes.
Kelly Gale Creative offers Ladies Creative
It really is a winter and Highlands Nordic (both of built on a former railway line,
Workshops and Singing Classes, Fun
wonderland here in South which offer snowshoe rentals that runs from Collingwood’s
Georgian Bay when it comes and cross-country skiing) Harbourview Park all the way Children’s Art and Music Classes, Original
to outdoor activities. Beyond to the Bruce Trail, Metcalf to the waterfront in Meaford. Artwork and Creative Finds.
some of the province’s best Rock, the Loree Forest Loop, Combine exercise with a bit
downhill and cross-country the Beaver River Trail and of après snowshoe wine- www.kellygalecreative.com
skiing experiences, there are Kolapore Forest; all with tasting, by exploring Georgian
so many other ways to play varying levels of difficulty. Hills Vineyard’s 2 km route.
during the winter months. Or let Free Spirit Tours guide
AXED Throwing Club offers 4 throwing lanes
Relatively flat yet still scenic
Literally hundreds of kilome- snowshoe trail options range you through some of Niagara for your enjoyment. No experience necessary,
ters of snowshoe trails are from Collingwood’s 70 km Escarpment’s uniquely our coaches will have you landing axes in no
close by, ranging from such in-town network to the ever formed caves. time! Offering lane rentals, 8 week leagues
mainstays as Scenic Caves popular 32 km Georgian Trail Looking to lace up your and walk-ins. Book online!
skates and enjoy the area’s www.axedthrowing.com
remarkable fresh air at the
same time? In addition to Wild food walks, learn about astrology, how to
outdoor rinks in Collingwood, make vegan chocolate treats, experience Tibetan
Wasaga Beach and Clearview
Singing Bowl meditations, reiki & more + visit our
Township, you can literally
blaze a trail (skating trail that Organic Treat Bar RockyShores.ca
is) at Blue Mountain Resort, Natural, Organic Cosmetic makeovers,
Discovery Harbour and the tips, tutorials & organic face painting
Simcoe County Museum. RaindanceCosmetics.ca
All local skating trails are
weather dependent of course.
To learn more about our Harbour Mews is located on Bruce
winter escape, go to Street’s North Side of #26 just steps up
southgeorgianbay.ca
from the Thornbury Harbour
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