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Canoe, kayak or cruise Georgian Bay, the Beaver and the Nottawasaga Rivers -
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Our Taste Trail is a great way to discover the local food scene in the area. You’ll end up learning a great deal about the character of places and our local cuisine as you Sip, Sniff, Swirl and Savour. Highlights include a local brewery, two local wineries, a candy and chocolate factory, a cheese shop, a honey farm and our farmers’ markets. Try a certified whisky sampling and taste our own Collingwood Whisky! Discover our culinary pleasures at your leisure as your tour through South Georgian Bay.
COLLINGWOOD
ASHANTI COFFEE ESTATES
Deep in the heart of East Africa’s beautiful Highlands, we grow our coffee plants on temperate slopes in rich red soils - in harmony with nature, encouraging ethical and sustainable practices. Homebaked treats and lunches.
510 First street, Collingwood • 705-293-3013
sales@ashanticoffee.com • www.ashanticoffee.com
BAMBOO TERRACE CHINESE TAVERN
Collingwood’s favourite Chinese food restaurant, in the heart of the downtown core. Fully licensed dining lounge. Full banquet facilities available. Extensive take out menu. Reservations welcome.
61 hurontario st., Collingwood • 705-445-3242
BEAVER & BULLDOG SPORTS PUBB & WINERY
Collingwood’s ONLY real wingery! Pub fare with upscale flair. Come and enjoy our world famous wings and other pub fare in a great atmosphere.
195 First st., Collingwood • 705-446-9711
info@beaverandbulldogcollingwood.com • www.beaverandbulldogcollingwood.com
THE CANDY FACTORY
The Candy Factory is the ultimate chocolate and candy source. Watch and learn through the Factory viewing area. The store is filled with everything imaginable to satisfy the sweet tooth, including truffles, novelty chocolate shapes, lollipops, brittles, fudge, assorted chocolates and a variety of gift packs and baskets.
645 hurontario St., Collingwood • 705-445-2400
joem@candyfactory.ca • www.candyfactory.ca
CAFÉ CHARTREUSE
Café Chartreuse is a European Style café, owned and operated by Ruth and Patrick Bourachot. Patrick is a French-trained Chef with a passion for food. With items made from fresh ingredients and pastries made from scratch, Café Chartreuse is the destination of choice for those seeking a gourmet taste experience and a culinary adventure where the menu is never the same two days in a row. Organic, regular and speciality coffees; private dining and catering available.
70 Hurontario St., Collingwood • 705-444-0099
info@cafechartreuse.com • www.cafechartreuse.com
DAGS & WILLOW FINE CHEESE & GOURMET SHOP
Welcome to Dags & Willow Fine Cheese & Gourmet Shop. Here you can find out more about wonderful cheeses, great gourmet products, gift baskets & other gift ideas, in-house catering, cheese tastings, and their one-of-a-kind cheese boards. Boasting over 125 varieties of cheese from around the globe, fresh prepared foods and gourmet products. Dags & Willow Fine Cheese and Gourmet Shop is the perfect destination spot for any food lover.
60 Pine St., Collingwood • 705-444-9100
info@dagsandwillow.ca • www.dagsandwillow.ca
THE HURON CLUB
Take some time to unwind at the Club! Located at the corner of Second and Pine St. in beautiful Downtown Collingwood, The Huron Club offers a delicious menu, as well as live music Wednesday – Saturday starting at 8pm. They also host a Sunday Jazz and Blues brunch from noon until 2pm. Planning a special event? Ask about the newly renovated private function facility located upstairs.
94 Pine St., Collingwood • 705-293-6677
join.us@thehuronclub.ca • www.thehuronclub.ca
THE OLDE’ TOWN TERRACE RESTAURANT
PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM — Licensed casual dining specializing in steak, pasta & seafood. 2008 Readers Choice Award for Favourite Steak – Area Wide! – SPRING & FALL LOBSTERFEST – OUTDOOR PATIOS FOR 178 – Serving Lunch & Dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
219 Hurontario Street, Collingwood 705-445-6950 • 1-866-445-6950
oldetownterrace@bellnet.ca • www.oldetownterrace.com
SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT
Fine Italian Dining. Offering authentic Italian specialties made right on the premises. Featured in “Where to eat in Canada”. Open Monday and Thursday to Sunday 5pm to 9pm Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Licensed. Visa. Book ahead if you can.
72 First St., Collingwood • 705-445-9876
jana.rihova@bellnet.ca • www.sandiegoitalianrestaurant.ca
98 SUPER PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT
Enjoy a blend of the finest Beijing, Szechwan, Hunan, Mongolian, Shanghai and Cantonese cuisine with Canadian hospitality. A variety of dishes and generous, delicious, and affordable portions that are always fresh and cooked to order. Wok cooking is our specialty. Please explore our menu and we look forward to serving you. Daily Lunch Special from $5.75. Open 7 days a week for Dine-in, Takeout & Delivery. Excellent
food at a fair price. Friendly, fast service.
50 Hurontario St, Collingwood • 705-446-8098
www.98superpanda.com
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
ASHANTI COFFEE ESTATES
Deep in the heart of East Africa’s beautiful Highlands, we grow our coffee plants on temperate slopes in rich red soils - in harmony with nature, encouraging ethical and sustainable practices. Homebaked treats and lunches.
39 Bruce st., Thornbury • 519-599-5615
sales@ashanticoffee.com • www.ashanticoffee.com
THE DAM PUB
The Dam Pub is a warm and cozy upscale Scottish Whisky Pub in the heart of Thornbury … and the food is incredible! The Dam Pub is owned and operated by Stephanie, Sandy and Gordon Price who, having a passion for detail, have created a true Scottish experience. Over 620 whiskies from around the world including 300 single malts, with special attention to the true Scottish varieties. Come and enjoy a whisky tasting and meet a Certified Single Malt Ambassador.
53 Bruce St. S., Thornbury • 519-599-2110
Stephanie@thedampub.ca • www.thedampub.ca
GEORGIAN HILLS VINEYARD
Georgian Hills’ distinctive local wines are grown from grapes overlooking Georgian Bay. We offer a variety of wines for tasting at our retail store, including an artisan cheeses and wine pairing. Enjoy the beauty of the vineyards, the taste of our award winning wines and linger a while… Wed. to Sun. 12pm–5pm.
496350 Grey Road 2 (at Victoria Corners), The Blue Mountains • 519-599-2255
info@georgianhillsvineyards.ca • www.georgianhillsvineyards.ca
SURROUNDING REGION
COFFIN RIDGE BOUTIQUE WINERY
Overlooking the crystal blue water of Georgian Bay, in the shadow of the Niagara Escarpment sits Grey County’s first winery, Coffin Ridge. A boutique winery by design, Coffin Ridge produces high quality, small batch wine made primarily from grapes grown from hand planted, hand picked Grey County grapes. Coffin Ridge’s three signature wines: Into The Light White, Back From The Dead Red and Resurrection Rose express the Grey County terroir exquisitely.
599448 2nd Concession N., Annan • 519-371-9565
info@coffinridge.ca • www.coffinridge.ca
CREEMORE SPRINGS BREWERY
A place that seems to stand still in time. Creemore has a quiet ambience and charming streetscape in a rural setting and the brewing at Creemore Springs is done, as it was more than a hundred years ago. Creemore Springs Premium Lager has been honoured as one of the world’s great beers. Their unique amber lager is direct fire brewed in small batches and delivered fresh weekly. They use only four ingredients — malted barley, hops, water and yeast. It also helps that they’re blessed with their own spring water source that is perfectly suited for making the perfect beer. Come for a free brewery tour available daily.
139 Mill St., Creemore • 705-466-2240 • 1-800-267-2240
thefolks@creemoresprings.com • www.creemoresprings.com
MYLAR & LORETA’S RESTAURANT
27 years of great food at affordable prices. Country Inn (1860s) serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 10am–8pm. 12 miles south of Collingwood on Country Rd. #124. Licensed. Visa, Mastercard, Interac.
County Rd. 124, Singhampton • 705-445-1247
www.mylarandloretas.ca
HAISAI RESTAURANT BAKERY
Eigensinn Farm owned by World Renowned Chef Michael Stadtlander has introduced his “Chefs in Residence” program at Haisai. The farms philosophies and practice of using locally raised and foraged ingredient continue as the chefs create innovative menus.
794079 County road 124, Singhampton • 705-445-2748
www.haisairestaurantbakery.com
OSPREY BLUFFS HONEY CO.
A bee and honey farm, only 20 minutes from Collingwood, beautifully nestled atop the Osprey Bluffs just beyond the Pretty River Valley, offers pure & all natural honey & beeswax products as well as safe, informative, fun honey house & beeyard tours.
634386 Road 63, Grey Highlands • 647-272-5006
www.ospreybluffshoney.ca
THE LEEKY CANOE - MEAFORD
Fresh, Fun & Delicious! Full variety of all types of dishes. A great restaurant to go to … just ask around! Nightly specials in a fabulous atmosphere. Open 7 days a week!
94 Sykes St. N., Meaford • 519-538-1377
theleekycanoe@rogers.com • www.leeky.foodpages.ca
FARMERS’ MARKETS
COLLINGWOOD DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET
Every Saturday morning from the May long weekend to Thanksgiving you are welcome to come downtown to the Collingwood Farmers’ Market where you will find fresh foods and unique items for sale. Come out and support your local farmers and businesses. 8:30am-12:30pm.
Municipal Parking Lot @ Second and Pine Streets. • 705.445.5595
www.collingwooddowntown.com
CREEMORE FARMERS' MARKET
Winner of the 2001 Market of the Year, the Creemore Farmers’ Market aims to bring new experiences to it’s customers. Check out the selection of local vegetables, fresh baked goods, honey, syrup, meat, plants, crafts, and much more directly from producers that care. Saturday mornings. Victoria Day to Thanksgiving.
Station on the Green, Caroline St., Creemore • 705-466-3514
info@100milestore.ca • www.creemorefarmersmarket.ca
CLARKSBURG COUNTRY MARKET
Fresh veggies and fruit in season (incl. organics), baked goods, deli meats, frozen entrees & desserts, maple syrup, local honey, gourmet cookies, jellies, cut flowers, local crafts and more. Wednesdays 3pm-6pm, May 22 to October 9.
Lions Park, downtown Clarksburg
www.clarksburg.ca
FARMER’S PANTRY
Welcome to one of the biggest working orchards in the Beaver Valley. U-pick and we-pick apples, in-season fruits & veggies, market featuring preserves, meats, giftware & more. Farm animals and fun activities for the whole family. Open July–Oct. Grey Road 13 South of Clarksburg.
788030 Grey Rd. 13, RR #1 Clarksburg • 519-599-3691
msheridan@bmts.com • www.thefarmerspantry.com
FERNWOOK FARMS AND MARKET
Visit a pick-your-own farm. PYO strawberries, raspberries & blueberries. Market on farm with bakery, seasonal Ontario produce, preserves, meat & giftware. Our own sweet corn, tomatoes, pumpkins and squash available in season.
7865 – Hwy #26 E., RR #2, Stayner • 705-428.3171
fernwoodfarms@rogers.com • www.ruralroutes.com/fernwoodfarms
GRANDMA LAMBE’S
Over 50 years serving the region with friendly old-fashioned hospitality and the best home baking anywhere. Fresh baked pies. Fresh local foods. Crafts. A true experience! Open year round.
Hwy. #26 East of Meaford • 519-538-2757
www.meaford.com/lambe.html
MEAFORD MUNICIPAL FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Friday, from early June until Thanksgiving, you can shop for local, high quality produce, direct from our farmers. You can expect fresh, seasonal fruits & veggies, premium meats, and other unique local food products. Vendors make it, bake it or grow it all within a 100km radius of Meaford.
Meaford Harbour • 519-538-2995
www.meafordfarmersmarket.ca
DINE AND STAY PACKAGES
BEILD HOUSE COUNTRY INN
Finish your exciting day’s journey being served in style with our Chef’s 5 course classical cuisine, all meals are made from scratch using locally inspired ingredients. Leave the details and dishes to us when you choose our Temptation Package. Discover firsthand the food our guests have been craving, for over 25 years. As always BYOB , With NO corkage fee. Private functions welcome, open to the public & gift certificates available.
64 Third St., Collingwood • 705-444-1522 • 1-888-322-3453
info@beildhouse.com • www.beildhouse.com
THE FALLS INN & SPA RESTAURANT
The Executive Chef has collected the area’s best seasonal ingredients to offer falls-side fine dining from their dining room or patio. A-la-carte or multi-course special menus focus on fresh flavours and both provincial and local VQA wines.
113 Robert St., Walter’s Falls • 1-866-204-0814
dhallman@thefallsinn.com • www.thefallsinn.com
MEMORIES RESTAURANT @ CRANBERRY GOLF RESORT
An extraordinary fresh new restaurant featuring a Classic and Nouvelle Cuisine menu to whet one’s appetite. Let the two fireplaces set the mood for an intimate dinner for two, family gatherings, or celebrations. If you need more time to taste and discover, stay the night at Collingwood’s only waterfront hotel.
19 Keith Ave, Hwy #26 W, Collingwood
1-800-465-9077
jyordi@thecranberryresort.com • www.thecranberryresort.com
PRETTY RIVER VALLEY COUNTRY INN
This Ontario’s Finest Inn is on 125 acres of Niagara Escarpment (UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve) just off the Bruce Trail. Fine Dining is minutes away in Collingwood. Close to Wasaga Beach, Blue Mountains, Golfing and Scandinave Spa. Fireplaces are in all 11 accommodations and double Jacuzzis in many; Indoor/outdoor hot tubs, exercise room, and salt water swimming pool are some of the amenities.
529742 30/31 Side Rd, RR#1 Nottawa • 705-445-7598
inn@prettyriver.infosathse.com • www.prettyriverinn.com
FOOD ON THE GO
MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT
2 locations: First Street in Collingwood and Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach.
285 First Street, Collingwood • 705-445-5232
www.mcdonalds.ca
TIM HORTON’S DONUTS
Your friend along the way.
115 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, 501 Hume Street, Collingwood, 1270 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, Stonebridge Plaza, Wasaga Beach, 68 Yonge Street N., Elmvale, 281 First Street, Collingwood 705-445-3060 • www.timhortons.com
For additional Dine and Stay options, including Bed and breakfasts, please refer to our Accommodation section.
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