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A loose leaf tea emporium located in historic downtown Collingwood. Carrying a variety of organic, herbal, wellness, single estate, fermented and blended teas.

Watch candy makers create mouth watering candies and chocolates.
Welcome to a taste you will never forget. Visit the tasting bar and shop to sample over 45 flavours of oils and balsamics from around the globe.

A food-lover’s retail store and tasting room.Featuring over 75 different, rich and wonderful varieties and flavors of premium, fresh, cold-pressed, 100%-tested and certified Extra-Virgin Olive Oils from around the world.

Fine cheese from Italy, Spain, France & Quebec. Gift baskets, giftware & catering.
Serving the area for over 50 years, Grandma Lambe’s has some of the best home baking anywhere. Enjoy pies filled with fruit from their orchard – over 14 apple varieties, pears are raspberries are all grown on the property.
Serving the area for over 50 years, Grandma Lambes has some of the best home baking anywhere. Enjoy pies filled with fruit from their orchard – over 14 apple varieties, pears are raspberries are all grown on the property.
Organic treat bar, gifts, activities, workshops, natural & organic cosmetics & more
The Wild Stand is where the General Store and the Convenience Store meet with a modern, healthy twist.

Local Heritage

The town of Collingwood is proud of its rich, architect heritage that dates back to the late 19th century. Collingwood downtown has been designated as an official Heritage District – the first historic downtown in all of Canada.
Come visit the community heritage interpretation centre and tourism office for the Town of The Blue Mountains! Come for a museum-like experience.
A museum, theatre and lighthouse mark the site of the HMS Nancy’s August 14 1814 battle against 3 American schooners. Learn about the battle, her courageous crew that later captured two of the American vessels, her involvement in the War of 1812 and her early days as a trading vessel. (Summer)
History lives here! Preservation, understanding and communication of the unique heritage of Grey County. Check ahead for hours.
Programs, events, exhibits, fun for the whole family! Check ahead for hours.
Located in downtown Meaford. For the past hundred years, Meaford Hall has echoed with music, drama, and debate, serving as the political, social and cultural heart of Meaford. Now beautifully restored and renovated to serve as host for countless events.
Located in downtown Meaford. For the past hundred years, Meaford Hall has echoed with music, drama, and debate, serving as the political, social and cultural heart of Meaford. Now beautifully restored and renovated to serve as host for countless events.
Located in downtown Meaford. For the past hundred years, Meaford Hall has echoed with music, drama, and debate, serving as the political, social and cultural heart of Meaford. Now beautifully restored and renovated to serve as host for countless events.
Located at the Station, a replica of the 1873 Railway Station. The Museum is a self-guided facility. The staff is available for questions. Also provided is an extensive array of programs for the community and visitors alike. Admission: By donation.
The jail is open to the public in the summer and is located next to a restored log cabin with history host on hand each Saturday during the summer season.

Family Fun

Paint your own pottery in our hands-on, fun for everyone pottery studio. Located at the Blue Mountain Village.
12 lanes of 5 Pin Bowling, Automatic Scoring, Air Conditioned, 18 hole mini-golf, video games, pool tables, air hockey, fully licensed, snack bar.
Carrying the latest education, fun and inspiring toys available. Downtown Collingwood.
Open swims, aqua-fit, workout rooms, gym and activity room. Hours Admission Mon-Fri 5:30am-10pm Child (0-12)-$4 Sat 7am-7pm Youth (13+)-$5 Sun 7am-5pm Adult (18+)- $9 Seniors-$7 Students-$5 Family-$12
See the latest blockbuster flick.
Featuring a newly upgraded 6-lane, 25m accessible warm-water pool.
Featuring a newly upgraded 6-lane, 25m accessible warm-water pool.
Original Artwork, Creative Finds, Fun Classes & Workshops

Beers, Wines & Ciders

Good old-fashioned beer. Tours daily every hour on the hour from noon until 4pm (or 3pm on Sundays)
All-natural beer. Tours, tastings, tap room & retail store. Tours every hour Saturday’s from 12-6pm.
Brewing top quality beer out of the finest and freshest all-natural ingredients. Beer is always fresh, creative and delicious! Our eateries menu is locally sourced and offers a full lunch and dinner selection.
Authentic craft beer. Tastings, tours & a retail store.
A boutique winery by design, Coffin Ridge produces high quality, small batch wine made primarily from grapes grown from hand planted handpicked Grey County grapes. Tours by appointment.
Come and taste distinct cool climate wines with their vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity. Tours Saturday & Sunday. 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
Enjoy a tasting flight of craft beer or cider, fill a growler or howler, tip back a pint or just pick up some cans or bottles to go!
Tours every Sunday at noon, free tastings, paired with cheese plate & retail store. Open Victoria Day – Dec.31
Offering perfectly curated craft beer, cider and wine tours. Departing 7 days a week from the Blue Mountain Village. Discover our regions best breweries, wineries, cideries without any worry – The Beer Bus takes care of everything!
Cider, brewery & winery tours.

The Arts & Live Theatre

Contemporary collection of sterling silver and swarovski crystal jewellery, as well as abstract paintings inspired by nature.
Beautiful art gallery in the heart of Downtown Collingwood that showcases and sells the products of local talent. Promoting the arts, supporting and educating artists in the community, and showcasing several art shows and programs continuously.
Live Professional Theatre. See online for details regarding current shows, our cast, and our locations!
An intimate 100 seat black box theatre, located in a creatively infused neighbourhood in the heart of Collingwood. The theatre features professional and community theatre, concerts, lectures, and documentaries.
An intimate 100 seat black box theatre, located in a creatively infused neighbourhood in the heart of Collingwood. The theatre features professional and community theatre, concerts, lectures, and documentaries.
A registered not-for-profit organization which presents world class music events in the Midland area at exceptionally affordable prices.
A 300-seat (325 person) capacity on Collingwood’s main street in the heart of the Historic Heritage District.
Fine art gallery in Thornbury. Exhibits and sells original fine art by local, Ontario and Quebec artists.

Relax

Choose from massage, facial treatments, nail treatments, body treatments, or salon services for weddings or other special occasions.
Iwa Spa is a full service wellness spa, offering a wide range of wellness inspired services, creative spa packages, a boutique loaded with amazing products, and a truly one of a kind yoga practice in the warm volcanic rock studio (ganban-yoku).
The award-winning spa offers the unique Scandinavian Baths experience. Situated in a natural forest, minutes from Downtown Collingwood & Blue Mountain Resort, guests are encouraged to enjoy the serenity of the outdoors year-round.
Providing a full line of services including massage therapy, specialty body treatments, skin care using Eminence Organic products, hand and foot care, and specialized retreat days.

Local Shopping

Discover Collingwood and all it has to offer. Come and stroll through downtown Collingwood, stop and shop in the many boutiques, share a meal and drinks with friends at one of our fabulous restaurants, and take in a show at the local theatre.
Nestled between Blue Mountain and Georgian Bay, find the charming villages of Thornbury and Clarksburg (aka Artsburg), take a stroll through the unique downtowns known for incredible fine dining, great shopping, wonderful galleries and a great little beach and pier.
Featuring gifts from around the world. New 18 hole mini golf course. Open early spring to late fall, 7 days a week. Gift shop open year round. Across from the “Dard”.
A Candle factory producing all-natural SOY candles. We have a retail shop and artisan marketplace at our factory and daily candle making workshops!
A Candle factory producing all-natural SOY candles. We have a retail shop and artisan marketplace at our factory and daily candle making workshops!
A small boutique holiday gift store located in The Blue Mountains Resort. Our small family team works hard every day to create the feeling of Christmas all year long by offering unique ornaments, holiday decor and many other holiday gifts. Recently adding a souvenir line of products.
Features Georgian Bay Pine, Spruce on the Rocks and Canadian Wildlife Series on mugs, serving pieces and dish sets. Maple Leaf, Skull and Cross Bones, and Bumblebee images. Functional pottery in a variety of nine different glazes.

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