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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
Winter cover photo credit: 4 SEASON GUIDE
Kristie and Brenden Woods
woodview
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Ultimate
mountaintop skating
WI NTE R PL AYG ROU N D
ALL 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
WAYS normally hike. Our resorts and inns provide convenient access to the best
winter outdoor activities plus hearty meals and warm après-ski hospitality.
OUTSIDE THE NIAGARA
ESCARPMENT
SCANDINAVE SPA
BLUE MOUNTAIN
setting, minutes from
downtown Collingwood
Re-connect with nature The award-winning & Blue Mountain Resort.
Enjoy a uniquely Canadian past time in a forest setting at Blue Mountain's Woodview in ancient forests along Scandinave Spa Blue Scandinave Spa is open daily
Mountaintop Skating Trail. Skate along over 1km of trails that weave in and out of the trees the Niagara Escarpment, a Mountain is a popular winter from 9am-9pm year-round.
and offer stunning views of a wintry Georgian Bay. UNESCO world biosphere activity for Guests looking Guests can book registered
reserve. The Bruce Trail is for quiet reflection and massage treatments in
Canada’s oldest marked relaxation. The Spa offers advance or plan an overnight
footpath and crosses Ontario the outdoor Scandinavian getaway package with local
ENJOY 2-HOUR ACCESS FROM $14*
from Niagara Falls through Baths experience, including accommodations partners.
to Tobermory along the saunas, hot baths, cold The Spa also has a bistro and
Niagara Escarpment. Exercise plunges, waterfalls, a steam boutique on site. Guests must
caution in winter, follow room, fireplaces and solaria be 18 years and older.
*Price +HST based on Youth (ages 3-12) midweek rate
during winter 2020. Skate rentals extra. recommended trail usage. situated in a natural forest scandinave.com
See website for complete details.
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Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
WINTER CAVING the fireplace while savouring that inhabited this land. At
A unique winter experience local wines and artisans the end of your 1 1/2 – 2 hour
on the Niagara Escarpment cheeses for a quintessen- jaunt through the woods,
awaits. Strap on some tial Canadian experience at enjoy a hot apple cider
snowshoes and head out Georgian Hills Vineyards, or back at the Hummer before
through the forest to hike Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery. returning to civilization.
through the beautiful georgianhillsvineyards.ca xtremeadventures.ca
Outdoor Ice Skating snow covered woods and coffinridge.ca
creeks. Make your way to
Woodview Mountaintop Skating explore some of the Niagara
BREWERY TOURS
HUMMER & The Beer Bus helps you
Escarpment’s uniquely SNOWSHOE TOURS
formed caves. Once at the experience the best of local
RIDGE RUNNER HIKE ‘N TUBE REINDEER AND Gather family, friends or craft beer, wine and cider
MOUNTAIN COASTER Hike N’ Tube at Blue ICELANDIC HORSES caves, crawl and climb co-workers to take in all
and experience a whole through carefully curated
Ontario’s first mountain Mountain Resort is the Located in the beautiful that nature’s wintery side
different world underground. tours departing from Blue
coaster offers an exciting perfect place for families Pretty River Valley country- has to offer. Shuttle up the
Don’t worry if you’ve Mountain Village 7 days a
downhill adventure at Blue with young children to get side, the intimate Pretty River mountain “military style” in
never snowshoed or caved week. Private tours, corporate
Mountain. Ridge Runner a taste of downhill without Valley Country Inn features the H1 Hummer, strap on a
before, your guide from Free groups and tours just-
the speed and equipment accommodation choices with pair of snowshoes, and after
takes riders on an exhila- Spirit Tours will teach you because are always welcome.
associated with skiing and wood burning fireplaces. This brief instruction from your
rating coaster experience as it everything you need to know.
snowboarding. Suitable for unique inn and organic farm guide, enjoy the sights and thebeerbus.ca
twists and turns 1,085 metres is also home to reindeer and
riders as young as three, Hike freespirit-tours.com sounds of the area’s finest
(3,560 ft) down the mountain N’ Tube ensures there’s a cold Icelandic horses and offers trails and gorgeous view of OUTDOOR ICE SKATING
through varied terrain. Riders weather activity for Winter trekking on Icelandic Horses SNOWSHOE AMONGST Georgian Bay from the highest Affordable, easy to learn
control their own speeds—up Warriors of every age and so that guests can enjoy THE VINEYARDS elevation along the Niagara and so much fun, ice skating
to 42 km/h (26 mph). level of ability. nature on horseback. Snowshoe amongst the Escarpment. Learn the history guarantees to put some major
bluemountain.ca bluemountain.ca prettyriverinn.com vineyards and cozy up by of the aboriginal peoples laughter on your winter break.
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Collingwood’s outdoor skating try fishing in a whole new is the first dedicated Fat Bike
rink is open for free skating way - through the ice. single track trail in Clearview
throughout the winter and Township and fat biking is
there are four outdoor rinks in WHISKY TASTING included for season pass
Clearview (weather permit- Meet Certified Single Malt holders or simply purchase a
ting). Blue Mountain Resort’s Ambassador, Stephanie Price, daily trail pass. Georgian Trail
new Woodview Mountaintop at The Dam Pub and taste and the Clearview-Colling-
Skating Loop is a 1.1km loop one of over 900 whiskies wood Train Trail are easy, flat
located at the top of the from around the world. Belly riding trails perfect for those
Southern Comfort chair lift up and ask Stephanie for a just starting to fat bike or
and is open for skating during bar side whisky tasting. You looking to quickly get around
the winter season, as is the can be sure Stephanie will the communities.
outdoor rink at Oakview share her knowledge and a highlandsnordic.ca
Woods (next to the RecPlex)
few whisky tales from her
in Wasaga Beach. Many
whisky travels and experiences.
indoor arenas are also located DOWNHILL SKIING
throughout the region. thedampub.ca
SKI OR SNOWBOARD
ICE FISHING FAT BIKING BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Cycling in south Georgian The definitive winter escape,
Experience the thrill of
Bay isn’t just a summer Blue Mountain is a 4-season Free Spirit Tours
fishing on beautiful southern
Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay activity! With so many trails resort offering recreation,
species include bass, catfish, and challenging terrain, our lodging, festivals and events.
pike, salmon, trout, walleye, region is quickly becoming With a vertical of 720 feet (or
sturgeon and tiger muskie. a destination for fat biking. 220 metres), Blue is action
When the salmon and trout Fat bikes have oversized tires packed with 42 trails ranging
start to stack up or down and low tire pressure suitable from beginner to double
the river mouth and it’s too for unstable paths such as black diamond, 3 terrain
windy and wavy to head out snow, ice and mud. For over parks, 6 beginner lifts and 5
on the boat, shore fishing is a 30 years, Highlands Nordic high speed, 6-person lifts to
great alternative. This winter, has been home to world get you uphill fast.
bundle up, get outside and class skiing, but new this year bluemountain.ca
Winter Caving
CROSS COUNTRY Blue Mountain Resort
SKIING &
SNOWSHOEING
HIGHLANDS NORDIC WASAGA
SCENIC CAVES Located on the Niagara NORDIC CENTRE
NORDIC CENTRE Escarpment, Highlands Nordic The Dunes of Wasaga Beach
Enjoy 27 km of profession- hosts amazing views of Provincial Park is a spectac-
ally groomed trails, classic Georgian Bay and bountiful ular 800 hectare backdrop to
and skate skiing high atop nature. Enjoy 25 km of ski 30 km of cross-country ski
the Niagara Escarpment. trails and an 8 km skate skiing
trails (for both classic and
Snowshoe 10 km of dedicated trail. Enjoy a forest of oaks
skate) and 8 km of snowshoe
snowshoe trails, one of which and towering pines and see
trails. The Highlands 8000
crosses southern Ontario’s the birds and mammals on
longest Suspension Bridge. square foot lodge is complete groomed and track set trails.
Reserve a guided night with cafeteria, meeting rooms, The Nordic Centre is equipped
snowshoe hike. Warm-up pro-shop, and rental shop with washrooms, a snack bar
cabin, waxing facilities, offering a full size range of and a fireplace. Modern ski
equipment rentals, lessons, boots, skis, and poles, for both and snowshoe equipment is
Whisky Tasting and food service available. classic skiing and skate skiing. available to rent.
Fat Biking sceniccaves.com highlandsnordic.ca wasagabeachpark.com
Georgian Bay Ice Fishing
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FIND YOURSELF IN NATURE! Just minutes from Collingwood, in
one of Canada’s18 UNESCO biosphere reserves, are 370 unspoiled
acres of mature hardwood forest. We are here, atop the Niagara
Escarpment, where cross country skiers and snowshoers alike will
enjoy our breathtaking world of adventure in nature!
Irish Mountain
NORDIC CENTRE
sceniccaves.com
common. Drive west on Caves Road turn and follow part of the Simcoe County
Mountain Road approxi- this road to Banks. Turn right Trails system. Follow Mosley
mately 2 km to the Eleventh and stay on this road until Street in Wasaga Beach to
Line on your right. Go to the you see the sign for Loree. River Road West. Just over
Pretty River Valley Country Inn Reindeer end of the road to park. Roadside parking is available. the bridge, turn right onto
Oxbow Park Drive and park
PRETTY RIVER VALLEY CRANBERRY in the lot on the right. Cross
TROUT HOLLOW TRAIL highly advised and available
PROVINCIAL PARK GOLF COURSE
Meaford — 14 km of for purchase from Ravenna the road and enter the trail
From Collingwood, go Collingwood — through a fence opening next
ungroomed trails along the General Store or online at
west on Mountain Road Approximately 5 km of to the emergency services
bighead river can be accessed kolaporetrails.org where
to 10th Line and turn left. un-groomed marked ski building.
from Edwin St. (across from regularly updated trail condi-
Drive to Sideroad 33-34 and snowshoe trails winding
beautiful Joe Park) or from tions can also be found. For
and turn right. Drive west through the golf course area
the 7th Line. Take Highway greatest enjoyment beginner THE GEORGIAN TRAIL
to Collingwood-Clearview great for beginners. Rentals
26 west to Grey Road 12 and and intermediate skiers are Collingwood - The Blue
Blue Mountain Resort Townline where there is a are available at the Cranberry
turn left at 7th Line. Parking is encouraged to enter the trails parking lot 500 meters past Recreation Centre. Trail access Mountains - Meaford — The
after Sideroad 13. at south end of the system, the Townline on the left. This is from Highway 26. Turn 34 km un-groomed linear
EAGLE ADVENTURE note that no walking or picturesque forest trail is left at Harbour Street (the trail is the perfect place for
EXPERIENCES KOLAPORE UPLANDS snowshoeing is allowed at approximately 6 km. stoplight past Canadian Tire) uncomplicated cross-country
Eagle Adventure Experiences WILDERNESS SKI TRAILS Kolapore. and drive to the end of the skiing or snowshoeing. It
offers guided snowshoeing Explore 50 km of un-groomed, road. Park to the left behind follows the route of the
LOREE FOREST LOOP
under the stars, backcountry marked nordic ski trails that ELEVENTH LINE TRAILS the Golf Course Clubhouse. original northern railway
The Blue Mountains — The
shoeshowing, customized can be accessed from Grey Collingwood — A series of along the southern shore of
Loree Forest has a 7 km
experiences and equipement Road 2, south of Grey Road small, un-groomed loop Georgian Bay. Each kilometre
un-groomed loop trail that is SCHOONERTOWN TRAIL
rentals. 19. Due to the vast number trails connect to the Georgian throughout the trail is signed
part of the Bruce Trail. Head Wasaga Beach — A 3-6 km
eagleadventureexperiences.com of intersections, a trail map is Trail. Deer sightings are up Mountain Road to the un-groomed trail through and maps are located at
roundabout, take the Scenic mixed forest and dunes is major access points.
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Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
Christmas in Collingwood
Hogg’s Falls
EUGENIA FALLS
Eugenia — This conservation
area is located on Grey Road
13 at the Village of Eugenia.
If the parking lot is full, park
at the Eugenia Emporium and
walk down the hill. Snowshoe
along the Bruce Trail at the
edge of the waterfall.
Plunge! Aquatic Centre
HOGGS FALLS
Eugenia — This little gem in THE NIGHT VIBE
the Beaver Valley is acces- cascades of ice, winter is a NOTTAWASAGA BLUFFS The Blue Mountains — Blue Mountain Village is a magical winter wonderland set among
sible off Highway 4, west particularly beautiful time of Clearview – Here you will Ontario small town architecture at the base of the ski trails along the Niagara Escarpment.
of Grey Road 13. Follow the year to visit these waterfalls. find a series of snowshoe Stroll the beautiful streets and paths through the Village and around the Mill Pond lined with
signs to the parking lot and The trail carries on past the trails located just east of colourful lights and 50 shops and eateries open every day of the year. The Village is a lively
enjoy an easy snowshoe to a waterfall and does a loop the hamlet of Singhampton. centre all winter featuring entertainment, events, horse-drawn wagon rides, fireworks, cozy
secluded waterfall. With the back to the parking lot. Turn south from County Road fire pits and après every day!
BlueMountainVillage.ca
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Winter
2 0 2 0/ 2 0 2 1 E V E N T S
NOVEMBER & at the Meaford & St. Vincent Rainbow Ski Weekend
DECEMBER 2020 Community Centre & Arena March 27 - 29
from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Join this Pride family
For more information celebration of diversity on
Fun for all ages & free!
on Santa sightings and and off the mountain with
holiday celebrations go to Meaford
entertainment, family-
southgeorgianbay.ca/santa www.meaford.ca
Snowmobiling Districts 8 and 9 friendly activities, parties and
Collingwood après all weekend!
124 onto Milltown Road sweeping view of the entire recreational sled entering an FEBRUARY 2021 Whiskylicious Blue Mountain Village
and follow the signs to this valley. The highest location OFSC Prescribed Trail to have February 22 – 29, 2020 bluemountainvillage.ca
Conservation Area. in Southern Ontario, reaching
46th Annual Winterama
and display a valid snowmo- A unique festival that gives
February 5 - 7 Clearview Health &
an elevation of approx. 546 bile trail permit. Collingwood’s outstanding
DEVIL’S GLEN meters above sea level, lies
The Greatest Little Show in Leisure Expo
ofsc.on.ca Snow featuring family fun. chefs the chance to share March 27
PROVINCIAL PARK about 4 km to the northwest their sweet and savoury
Clearview - This New Lowell Bring the family and learn
on the Singhampton moraine, creations, inspired by Colling-
non-operating park, located DISTRICT 8 & 9 discoverclearview.ca/winterama about community sports,
looking at Edward Lake.
wood Whisky. recreational programs and
on County Road 124 just east Comprising Simcoe County
of Singhampton features “Ride More, Drive Less” in Snowman Mania Collingwood local health providers: with
CLEARVIEW ECOPARK over 35 vendors there will be
some of the highest points February 12 - 15 whiskylicious.visitsouthgeor-
Clearview - The EcoPark OFSC District 8 and OFSC
along the Escarpment, 460 Celebrating its 16th anniver- gianbay.ca something for everyone.
includes interpretive signage, District 9. This popular winter
meters above sea level. sary! Four days packed with Clearview
two bird viewing areas and playground located west of
Snowshoe out to the lookout plenty of fresh air for you Lake Simcoe is consistently
family activities, fabulous MARCH 2021 discoverclearview.ca
platform and admire the music, chili cook-off,
and your family to enjoy blessed with an abundance March Break at Blue ONGOING
steep bedrock gorge and community partners and live
while snowshoeing around of lake effect snow due to its March 14-22
entertainment. Blumination Dream Trail
Meech Pond and through close proximity to Georgian Get ready for days filled with
diverse habitat. Wasaga Beach December - March
Bay. View breathtaking adventure and fun on and off
snowmanmania.com Spectacular lights. Sensa-
outlooks of the picturesque the slopes! March Break is
tional Sounds. A one
SNOWMOBILING Niagara Escarpment, rolling Family Day Weekend family time at Blue Mountain kilometer winter stroll
IN SOUTH rural countryside, lakeside February 15 - 17 with activities, live music, through the heights of
GEORGIAN BAY shorelines, wooded areas Gather the family for a interactive performances, innovation to the edge of
Ontario has the world’s largest and open fields. The trails weekend of active adventure fireworks, and more! your imagination.
inter-connected snowmobile connect many small towns and entertainment! Enjoy Blue Mountain Village Blue Mountain Village
trail system with more than and well serviced rural and indoor and outdoor family- bluemountainvillage.com bluemountainvillage.ca/blumination
34,262 km of trails. Bring your lakeshore communities with a friendly activities, get moving
sled and your family and head with our interactive groove
combined 4800 km of scenic,
out on the many kilometres dancing, take in a fireworks
groomed trails. Free trailer
of groomed and well-marked show, and so much more!
parking and staging at Station
trails in South Georgian Blue Mountain Village
Park 7259 Highway 26 in
Bay. Our region includes www.bluemountainvillage.ca
two Ontario Federation of Stayner, conveniently located
Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) on the B Trail. Family Day in Meaford
Districts, Districts 8 and 9. District 8: most.on.ca February 15
Ontario law requires every District 9: ofscdistrict9.ca Lots of family fun in Meaford
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SkiCountry
Blue Mountain Resort
South Georgian Bay is a visits a year, it has become Georgian Trail runs from
place made for those who a favourite destination in Collingwood to Meaford and
crave outdoor adventure. South Georgian Bay. With has 30 convenient access
While we truly are Ontario’s 43 runs, ranging from bunny points, as well as restaurants Blue Mountain Resort
four season playground, the hills to black diamonds, Blue March Break at Blue
and shops nearby to take a
region comes together in a Mountain Resort is a must for break.
skiers and snowboarders. Wasaga Beach Nordic Centre
special way to celebrate the
beginning of winter and the A growing number of visitors
exciting experiences that enjoy the best of both
Nordic Skiing
await us. As soon as the snow worlds, by dividing their
There are a number of
hits the ground, locals and choices for Nordic skiing stay between downhill and
visitors begin to count down enthusiasts, from Scenic cross-country. And with the
the days until the local slopes Caves, Highlands Nordic, extensive range of lesson
and trails open. Wasaga’s Nordic Centre or options for all these pursuits,
the Georgian Trail - all within from hourly to half and
Downhill Skiing & driving distance of each full day, whether you’re a
Snowboarding other. Each location offers beginner or an expert, there
Blue Mountain Resort is different views and a variety is no shortage of opportunity
Ontario’s largest mountain of trails to explore. For those to hone your skills.
village resort and draws looking for an easy-going To learn more about Ontario’s
attention from all over the outgoing, the Georgian Trail best ski destinations, go to:
world. With over 750,00 is an excellent option. The southgeorgianbay.ca
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