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It documents much of Collingwood's history including the settlement of the area and the importance of the shipping industry. Popular curiosities include a razor-sharp bill from a sawtooth shark and a twisted piece of metal recovered from the Halifax Explosion. There are paintings by local artists who trained under the Group of Seven, and a 140-year-old statue carved by Sir Sandford Fleming’s brother. Exhibits range from the evolution of local business and industry to the region’s First Nations people. Photographs of Great Lakes vessels, Collingwood’s historic homes, downtown, and early industries are amongst the most popular items.
An all-season resort located within a 10-minute drive west of Collingwood. Blue Mountain is a popular destination in winter for skiing and snowboarding in Ontario, and also offers an ice skating trail, snow tubing, snowshoeing, and downhill lessons for a variety of ages and skills. In the summer, explore the mountains on bike, foot, or by gondola, zipline, or mountain coaster. Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and additional amenities such as the aquatic centre are found in the Village at Blue Mountain, at the base of the mountain.
A spa complex featuring thermal pools, a steam bath, and saunas in an outdoor forested landscape with views of the nearby escarpment. Cold plunge baths, places to roll in the snow, and solariums or fire pits complete the relaxation ritual. Massage treatments, a bistro, and small boutique selling spa essentials and extras are also on-site. The wait to enter can be long on weekends; reservations can be booked online but often sell out several weeks in advance. Staff strictly enforce rules about cellphone use and silence.
Set within one of Canada's UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, a network of trails takes visitors through scenic lookouts along some of the tallest points of the Niagara Escarpment, across the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in Ontario, and through an old growth forest containing rock formations and caves. In the winter, 27 km of trails are groomed for cross country skiing, and 12 km of trails are dedicated for snowshoe. Winter equipment, including baby sleds, can be rented, but you'll need your own boots for snowshoeing. In the spring, summer, and fall, the trails for hiking.
Sunset Point is a public beach at the northeast end of town and is a great place to sunbathe, swim, and relax in the summer. Sunset Point Park is adjacent the beach and is great for kids.
An old-style theatre in downtown Collingwood. A variety of plays, comedy acts, and musical performances are held at the theatre year-round.