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    Best of South Georgian Bay


  • GEORGIAN BAY:  OUR GREAT BIG SEA


    Georgian Bay features more than 30,000 islands and 2000 kilometers of shoreline. Georgian Bay's beauty is serene windswept pines, majestic towering cliffs, endless beaches and clear blue water. Some call Georgian Bay the sixth Great Lake. We like to call it our Great Big Sea. South Georgian Bay includes the towns of Collingwood, The Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach.

    BLUE MOUNTAIN & THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT


    Blue Mountain is the most prominent piece of the Niagara Escarpment in South Georgian Bay and home to Ontario's best skiing,outdoor adventure and the beautiful pedestrian Village at the base of Blue Mountain. Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort, offering four-season, year round recreation, lodging, festivals and events. Winter at the resort boasts 36 ski and snowboard trails and the summer months offer the largest downhill mountain biking facility in Ontario, Monterra Golf course and a private beach property among other seasonal attractions.

    The Niagara Escarpment is recognized as one of the world's most unique and natural wonders and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in February 1980. It reaches its highest point in South Georgian Bay at Osler Bluff and soars 510 meters(1625 ft) above sea level.

    The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest marked footpath and crosses Ontario from Niagara region through to Tobermory along the Niagara Escarpment. Our Escarpment area encompasses a rich mosaic of forests, ferns, recreation areas, scenic views, cliffs, streams, wetlands, rolling hills, waterfalls, wildlife habitats, historic sites, villages and towns.

    “Georgian Bay is as much of a feeling as a place, a subtle feeling of the basic forces of nature at work in winds and water, sunshine and rain. It is the feeling that the history of the Bay is short by comparison and has changed relatively very little. The only unchanging things on Georgian Bay are the waves and the winds. The past moves into the present and the present into the future.”
    — James Barry

    WASAGA BEACH


    Hailed as one of the premier beach destinations in Canada, Wasaga Beach has been welcoming visitors for over a century. Stroll the beautiful shores of Nottawasaga Bay and its 14 kilometers of white sand beach, swim in warm, clean waters and enjoy the panoramic mountain views across the Bay. Fun and excitement awaits the whole family!

    Wasaga Beach has eight different white sand beaches and recreation areas along the world's longest freshwater beach. For those who enjoy activities on the water, Wasaga Beach has an
    abundance of water-based experiences including sailing,boating, wind surfing, kite surfing, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing. canoeing and kayaking.

    While at Beaches 1 and 2, be sure to visit NancyIsland and see the preserved schooner, “The Nancy” on display. Learn about Wasaga Beach's incredible history and how the War of 1812 was fought right here in our region.

    ZIP LINE AT SCENIC CAVES NATURE ADVENTURES


    The Zipline is the grande finale to the 3-hour guided Eco-Adventure Tour at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures which includes a tree top canopy walk. Zipline is a thrill ride for those who dare. The most challenging aspect is stepping off the Escarpment into mid-air, like a leap of faith. The ride is a 30-second plunge of increasing speed and spin high above the ground. With a vertical drop of 150 feet, the zipline descends one fifth the height of the Escarpment offering a bird eye panoramic view of Georgian Bay.

    LE SCANDINAVE SPA


    Located in South Georgian Bay, minutes from downtown Collingwood and Blue Mountain Resort, this unique spa offers expansive views of the World Biosphere designated Niagara Escarpment. Nestled in a natural forest setting, invigorate and cleanse your body and mind in the hot baths and refreshing cold plunges and relaxation areas. For the ultimate treat, enjoy a registered massage and lunch at the spa bistro.

    Rejuvenate, revitalize, relax… Whether you embark on the complete Scandinavian Baths experience or just prefer the traditional Finnish Sauna or Steam Room, you will feel healing properties in each experience.

    SHORELINE TOWNS AND VILLAGES


    Our historic shoreline towns share a spectacular natural setting with outstanding views, exceptional recreation and diverse cultural life. Historic downtown Collingwood is ideally situated near the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay, the Niagara Escarpment and the world’s longest freshwater beach and has more than 375 shops, services, food shops and unique restaurants. You’ll find restaurants, shopping, events and a host of entertaining activities in the charming villages of Thornbury, Clarksburg, Craigleith, Ravenna, Creemore, Wasaga Beach and at the Village at the base of Blue Mountain. Discover them all!