In the Village

The Plunge! Aquatic Centre open 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Columbia Guided Snowshoe 10:30 a.m. – meet at Columbia Store in Village.

Horse & Wagon Rides – meet at Windy O’Neills 1:30 p.m. -4 p.m.

Oliver & Bonacini at the Westin (Live music) 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Twist (Live music) 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Tholos Live music and Greek dancing 7 p.m.

Windy O’Neills (Live music ) 9:30 p.m.

Kaytoo, Twist, Avalanche, Rusty’s (DJ at 10 p.m.)

Fast & Female Ski Cross Day for girls ages 11-14, 1:30 – 4 p.m.  in the Village Conference.

Molson Canadian Pond Hockey: Canadian National Snowboardcross Team vs. Canadian National Ski Cross Team  8 p.m. – 9 p.m. on the Village Mill Pond.

LG FIS Snowboardcross World Cup Powered by Volkswagen (February 6-8)

Monday February 6

• Mens Training 10:35 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Ladies Training 12:45 p.m. – 2:15p.m.

Tuesday February 7

• Mens & Ladies Inspection 9:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.
• Mens & Ladies Training 9:55 a.m.- 11 a.m.
• Mens & Ladies Qualifications 11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday February 8

• Finalists Training 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• LG Snowboardcross FIS World Cup Main Event 2 p.m.
• Awards 3 p.m.

January 14, 8:00 p.m.

Canadian Indie band, The Heart Broken: Damhnait Doyle, Blake Manning, Stuart Cameron and Peter Fusco. Canadian country music group Ladies of the Canyon, Senja Sargent, Maia Davies, Jasmine Bleile and Anna Ruddick are from Montreal.

1-877-538-0463   www.meafordhall.ca


Sunday Jazz and Blues at The Huron Club

January 15, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Located at the corner of Second and Pine Street in Historic Downtown Collingwood. The Huron Club offers a delicious brunch. Drink specials – $5 for a Mimosa or a Bloody Caesar.

705-293-6677    www.thehuronclub.ca

Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 10:30a.m.  Columbia Sports Store offers  a free guided snowshoe tour* up the mountain through forest trails and open slopes.

*Weather Permitting, rentals available at Activity Central ($10/pair) A waiver is required, meet at 10:15 a.m. at the Adult Columbia Store. Suitable for ages 5+, complimentary hot chocolate voucher included.

Coming Soon- Have you booked your suite for the upcoming games?

“The Ontario Winter Games is coming to Collingwood March 5th-12th. The Town of Collingwood has been chosen to host the 2012 Winter Games by the Sport Alliance of Ontario. The Town will partner with facilities in outlying communities including The Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach, Clearview Township, and Midland.”

705-444-2500 Ext. 3286   www.collingwood.ca


Village Shopping Hours

Open Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m – 7 p.m

Billabong Flaunt It 2012, Slopestyle & Rail Jam from Billabong Girls on Vimeo.

Calling all girls! Billabongs Flaunt It, girls Slopestyle and Rail Jam is back for its sixth year! The series starts at Blue Mountain on Jan. 21. Win big money!

“As part of the TTR World Snowboard tour, Flaunt It’s first 6 stops are TTR 3 star events with the Slopestyle winners receiving airfare and accommodation to the series finals. New to this year are stops at Lake Louise, AB and Mont Saint-Sauveur, QC. The Flaunt It Finals (with Jamie Anderson) are back to Sierra-at-Tahoe March 31st, which will be a TTR 4 star event featuring a $10,000 cash purse, plus lots of additional prizing from tour sponsors.” Click here to find out more and register.

Winter’s Gift Show and Sale at The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts

Fine art craft show and sale

“Pottery, jewellery, woodworking, glass, painting and more will be beautifully presented in the historic Arts Centre building adjacent to the Gayety Theatre. Support local arts while taking home an exquisite one of a kind gift.”

Wednesday through Saturday, 11 – 5 p.m. and Sundays 1- 4 p.m.

The regions talented artists and artisans. 705 445 3430 www.bmfa.on.ca

Christmas in the Valley Creemore

Wagon Rides through the Village – Dec. 10th – 12 p.m.-2 p.m. and

Dec. 17th – 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 11th and Dec.18th – “A Local Christmas” at the Creemore 100 Mile Store

Blue Mountain slopes open in seven days! There is something for the entire family.

The Candy Factory-watch your favourite sweets being made. 645 Hurontario St.

Explore the scenic caves on snowshoes

Moonlight sleigh rides

Dine downtown Collingwood

Come on out and taste Canadian cool climate wines. It’s a fun addition to your winter activities on the slopes.

You will sample and learn how to pair the vibrant fruit flavours with your festive creations this holiday season whether on vacation at the chalet or with family and friends at home.

Wednesday-Sunday noon-5 p.m.

519-599-2255    www.georgianhillsvineyards.ca

Fall Lobsterfest at The Olde Town Terrace Restaurant in Collingwood

705-445-6950   www.oldetownterrace.com

Plan your next winter staycation in Blue Mountain, with us at Blue Mountain Lodges. The season is changing and it’s a great time to hike Collingwood trails and enjoy the autumn colours, and the crisp morning air. Try a different one for each day – our well-marked trails exceed sixty km. There is a trail for everyone- whether you like it short and sweet, leisurely or looking for a little adventure in the “wilderness”.

The trail has already begun, and it will end on October 1st, 2011.

Check out: http://applepietrail.ca/apple-pie-trail-adventures for more information.

So how about spending the week at Blue Mountain? That means you skip the long lineups at the airport and the costly travel expenses. And while skiing is always a family favourite, it isn’t the only thing you can do at ‘Blue’, especially with the snow fading. In fact, there are so many great things to do during the March Break that even if it does start snowing, you may not find time to hit the slopes.

If you want to arrange for some formal activities for your kids during the day, there are several organized kids camps in the area. Your kids can have fun and max out their energy while you get to enjoy some grown-up time. After a wonderful afternoon comes to an end, it will be a perfect time to reunite with the whole family for a fun-filled gathering! Whatever the case, be sure to keep your kids entertained.


For Your Kid

Your kids will have a great time outdoors during the March Break Kids’ Camp with Free Spirit Tours. Kids will be taken on adventurous activities like dog sledding, winter caving, geocaching, and developing important winter survival skills. There are two camps available for the March Break: March 14-18 and March 21-25.

For a dose of ancient culture, sign your kids up for Ancient Worlds – Hands On History at Grey Roots museum in Owen Sound. Take a step into the past and explore the ancient civilizations of Rome, Greece, Maya, India and China. Activities will include Olympic games, an ancient Chinese festival and learning to write in Mayan hieroglyphics. When your kids return to school, make sure you advise them to wow their classmates on the impressive knowledge.


For the Family

If you don’t want to enroll your kids in a formal program, look at the Grey Roots March Break Family Activities. A few activities include family-friendly movies at 2 p.m. and scavenger hunts.

The Leonard E. Shore Memorial Library in Thornbury has a number of teen events for March Break. Don’t think that a library is boring. There’s a pizza and skating party from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 12^th that costs only $2. For the gamers, try the Wii Rock Band Tournament on Thursday, March 17^th from 6 to 8 p.m.

If your winter mood still hasn’t shaken off yet, Higlands Nordic just south of Collingwood has special rates for cross country skiing, snow shoeing and tobogganing during the March Break (March 14 to 20^th). You can rent skis and snowshoes or pack your own.

If you’ve been physically active all week and need to give your body a rest, enjoy an afternoon with your kids watching a dramatic presentation of the children’s classic: The Velveteen Rabbit. Presented by the Meaford Hall on March 17^th at 2 pm, tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children.

For a family of hockey enthusiasts, take in an OHL hockey game with the Owen Sound Attack. Tickets are much cheaper and easier to get than Leafs tickets. Plus, you’ll be closer to the action! The Attack are playing the Plymouth Whalers on Wednesday, March 16 and the London Knights on both March 12 and 19^th.  Make sure to get your tickets in advance!

If you’re aching for some original tunes or wanting to show off your musical talent, the Downtown Bookstore in Owen Sound, along with the sponsoring Georgian Folk Society, is presenting SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE with Trevor MacKenzie on March 14^th. From 7:30pm to 9:30pm, songwriters and musicians of all levels are invited to come and try out their original songs. Here’s another perk: admission is free.

Whether you’re looking for a fun and adventurous time, a relaxing break or a mixture of both, Blue Mountain Collingwood has got you covered for an amazing trip away from home, school and work!