Mother Nature is taking it slow on the snow this year…but it’s coming! In the mean time are you ready for when it get’s here? Have you planned your
wintertime outdoor fun – skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding? We have got the best spot in Ontario – trails, slopes, caves and more. Gather your family, or a bunch of friends and enjoy a a few days in the outdoors.
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
Wine tastings at Georgian Hills Winery every Saturday.
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
Collingwood Santa Claus Parade -Saturday Nov. 26, starting at 5:00p.m.
The parade will be held in the early evening to capture the magic of the downtown holiday lights! Downtown merchants host open houses, a Christmas Farmers’ Market, special guests and activities entertain throughout the day prior to the parade.
Traditional lighting of the town Christmas tree and fireworks at the end of Hurontario St. will end the festivities. 705-445-5595 www.collingwooddowntown.com
Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade, Saturday Nov. 26, 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
The parade starts at 22nd Street and Mosley Street and continues down to the Wasaga RecPlex.
705-429-2247 www.wasagainfo.com
Christmas Shopping, Saturday Nov. 26
Winter’s Gift Show and Sale at the Blue Mountain Foundation of the Arts.
Over 30 local artists and artisans display their works.
705-445-3430 www.bmfa
Fall is a great time to get outdoors and explore; the weather is cooler and the autumn colours make for a lovely backdrop. There are many local trails for everyone from beginners who want a short, easy trail to experienced hikers who want more of a challenge.
1. Harbourview Park Loop in Collingwood
This easy trail is only 1.3 km and starting at Birch Street it takes you to the Georgian trail, Boardwalk trail, Harbour Centre trail and Harbourview trail and back to Birch Street. While this loop should only take about 15 minutes, it can get breezy along the water so dress warmly. Get a map online at http://www.collingwoodtrails.ca/HarbourviewLoop.html.
The Elvis Festival is coming to Collingwood again this year in late July. To honour all those dedicated Elvis fans we present to you eight great pics and videos devoted to the King!
1. Elvis In Everything
Click the link to see Elvis where he’s never gone before thanks to a little photoshopping.
http://www.bloggerheads.com/photoshopping/photoshopping_elvis.htm
2. Johnny Cash Does Elvis
This hilarious video on YouTube has gotten 3 million views. Johnny does a terrific job as an Elvis impersonator.
3. Elvis On Mars
We’d like to believe he’s still alive but apparently some people think he’s alive and living on Mars?!
4. Elvis Trooper
Elvis impersonators are an amazingly creative with (more…)
Spring has sprung so it’s time to tune up your ride and get ready for a great season of mountain biking. To get you in the mood here’s the 4 best mountain biking videos we’ve seen recently. Enjoy!
Ride down Showcase with a Helmut / fork cam. You’re there!
Nice tunes! Appropriate too considering ending.
Pro quality video shot as a promo for the resort. Great editing but can run slow. Gives a great feel for a bunch of trails.
And here’s a new one on Kolapore: a spectacularly beautiful area for cross-country skiing and biking on top of the escarpment.
Kolapore Uplands – Collingwood, Ontario from Phil Shep on Vimeo.
Got a better one?
Let us know and we’ll feature it. And just as a reminder we’re a great place to book a weekend of riding with your friends because we have places not only walking distance from Blue Mountain Resort’s downhill but also biking distance to many of the great trails in the Collingwood area.
Visitors to Ontario often don’t realize how big the province really is. How many times has a relative flown in to visit and said to you, “Let’s go to Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, and the Parliament Buildings. Then tomorrow …”? Even when they look on the map, the just don’t get how far apart everything is.
But anyone who lives here knows Ontario takes up a lot of space. You can’t see it all in one day. And because we’re so big, each region has its own distinct landscape.
From the top of the Blue Mountains to the shores of Georgian Bay
The Blue Mountain region is different from the rest of the province. As you drive towards the area, gradually the land becomes more rolling, more hilly. The hillsides are covered with lush forests or rolling farmland. At the tops of the hills, you catch glimpses of Georgian Bay. As the landscape changes, you know you’re getting closer to your destination.
In the spring, Blue Mountain has that fresh, young green colour of new shoots and new leaves. Everything is starting to burst with life. Summer brings a deeper green, as everything is in full leaf. Autumn turns into an explosion of colour. There’s nothing quite as stunning as the Collingwood hillsides covered in oranges, yellows and reds on a sunny October day. And winter has its own special beauty. The rolling hills covered in a blanket of fresh, white snow. The crisp, clean feel that is missing from city snow … assuming the city has any snow.
But Blue Mountain is more than natural beauty. Yes, there are many outdoors activities; snowmobiling and skiing in the winter, hiking and boating in the summer. But once you’ve had enough of the outdoors, there are plenty of indoor activities to keep you busy. You can spend an afternoon wandering through an art gallery or a museum. You can go shopping at the many local boutiques and shops. When you’ve enough, get dressed up and enjoy a quiet dinner at a luxury restaurant. Or be casual and have a great meal at lively pub. Or just stay in and enjoy the beautiful homes & cottages we rent. The choice is yours.
And perhaps the best part of a Blue Mountain vacation is how easy it is to get here. From Toronto, you can hop in your car straight from work and be sitting down for a late dinner in less time than it would take you to get through airport security. No long line-ups, no baggage search, no uncomfortable plane trip. Just a pleasant drive through lovely countryside, then before you know it, you’re already starting your vacation. What could be better?
Feel free to add why you love living or vacationing in the area.
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