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  • TALL SHIPS 1812

    Coming to South Georgian Bay
    August 16-18, 2013
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    BEACH IT

    Fun and sun on the beach ... leave your footprints in the white sand.
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  • BIKE IT

    Exhilarating downhills on Blue Mountain...Or tranquil journeys along the shores of Georgian Bay
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  • PADDLE & CRUISE IT

    Canoe, kayak or cruise Georgian Bay, the Beaver and the Nottawasaga Rivers
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  • TASTE IT

    Discover the local food scene
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  • DRIVE IT

    Scenic countryside, rolling hills, winding rivers and breathtaking views
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  • GOLF IT

    Rated as one of Ontario's best golf destinations
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  • RELAX IT

    Relax, refresh, rejuvenate at area spas
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  • HIKE IT

    Up close with wildlife and wildflowers in meadows, caves, ancient forests and old mills
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  • LOVE IT

    Blossom Report ...What's in bloom right now?
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  • DISCOVER IT

    South Georgian Bay´s history runs deep
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  • SEE IT, HEAR IT

    Art tours, music festivals, theatre performances, historical journeys
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  • SHOP IT

    Shop, dine, unwind in our historic towns and villages.
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  • VIEW IT

    Enjoy panoramic views of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment.
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  • ZIP IT

    Zipline, rock faces, suspension bridges... extreme adventure in South Georgian Bay.
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    Taste of the Bay


  • 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.comwww.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.cawww.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.comwww.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.cawww.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.cawww.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.cawww.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.cawww.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.comwww.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.cawww.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.comwww.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.comwww.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.cawww.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.comwww.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.comwww.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.comwww.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.comwww.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.comwww.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.