Collingwood

Travel Guide
Collingwood showing heritage architecture and street scenes
This attractive town in southern Ontario is a gateway to some of the area’s ski resorts, and blends fascinating history with beaches, parks and outdoor recreation.

With year-round outdoor pursuits, festivals and a vibrant food scene, Collingwood’s attractions are varied and celebrated with pride. The town’s natural scenery ranges from tree-lined parks and rocky beaches to the lake waters of Georgian Bay.

Downtown Collingwood, home to heritage buildings, boutique stores and restaurants, is pleasant to explore on foot. Discover 150 years of maritime history at the Collingwood Museum. Spot work by local artists at Collingwood Town Hall and then check out the street murals that adorn buildings on Hurontario Street. Enjoy people-watching from the outdoor terraces of the downtown cafés.

Within a short walking distance from downtown Collingwood you can experience the town’s natural beauty. Stroll among tall coniferous and deciduous trees at Collingwood Arboretum. Find picnic areas and watch local fisherman at Harbourview Park. Enjoy great views of Collingwood Harbour and nearby mountains from Millennium Park. Find more picnic sites, superb sunset viewpoints and a popular swimming and windsurfing beach at Sunset Point Park.

Weaving through Collingwood’s downtown, parks and waterfront is the Collingwood Trails Network. Walk or bike the trails during the summer and enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Travel on foot, bike or snowshoe along the 21-mile (34-kilometer) Georgian Trail, which stretches between Collingwood and Meaford, on the southwest banks of Georgian Bay.

For more outdoor adventures, visit Collingwood Scenic Caves. Walk into millennia-old caves, learn about native tribes, hike to observation decks and thrill to the zip-line ride. Experience Ontario’s Apple Country and its famous apple pie on the Apple Pie Trail.

Throughout the year Collingwood hosts an eclectic schedule of events. Summer happenings range from a wake-boarding competition to a farmers’ market and an Elvis Presley impersonator festival. Visit in winter for the ice sculpting contest. 

Collingwood is about a 2-hour drive north of Toronto. The picturesque setting makes getting around enjoyable on foot, skis, snowmobile and rental car or bike. Collingwood is also the gateway to the Blue Mountain Ski Resort.

Living Stone Golf Resort
Living Stone Golf Resort
3 out of 5
19 Keith Ave, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 4T9
The price is CA $104 per night from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24
CA $104
per night
Mar. 23 - Mar. 24
Stay at this 3-star spa resort in Collingwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2023

Living Stone Golf Resort
Living Water Resort and Spa
Living Water Resort and Spa
3.5 out of 5
9 Harbour Street East, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 5C5
The price is CA $136 per night from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27
CA $136
per night
Mar. 26 - Mar. 27
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Collingwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"We have stayed before. Lovely property but the waterslide was closed for the season - during March break. We didn't even consider calling ahead to ask as it seems obvious that this wouldn't close before the end of March break. That was disappointing. All else was quite nice."

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2023

Living Water Resort and Spa
Georgian Bay Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Georgian Bay Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
10 Vacation Inn, Collingwood, ON, L9Y5G4
The price is CA $144 per night from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23
CA $144
per night
Mar. 22 - Mar. 23
Stay at this 3-star resort in Collingwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Our room was very large, clean and comfortable. Some of the features are slightly dated, however everything worked well. The indoor pool was great, as was our meal at Gustavs. The value for your $$ is pretty strong. Have stayed here before, and certainly would again."

Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2023

Georgian Bay Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Centrally Located Chic Collingwood Condo
Centrally Located Chic Collingwood Condo
Collingwood, ON
Stay at this condo in Collingwood. Enjoy onsite parking, a TV, and cable/satellite TV. Popular attractions Blue Mountain Village and Blue Mountain Ski Resort ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Unit was clean, easily accessible and spacious. Good value."

Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2023

Centrally Located Chic Collingwood Condo
Spacious Resort Studio in Collingwood - 9 Min from Blue Mountain!
Spacious Resort Studio in Collingwood - 9 Min from Blue Mountain!
Collingwood, ON
Stay at this apartment in Collingwood. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a TV. Popular attractions Blue Mountain Village and Blue Mountain Ski Resort are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"This BnB was so cute and comfy. We really had a wonderful stay there. Quiet and super close to Blue Mountain."

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2023

Spacious Resort Studio in Collingwood - 9 Min from Blue Mountain!
Amazing house just minutes from blue mountain and Scandinavian spa.
Amazing house just minutes from blue mountain and Scandinavian spa.
Collingwood, ON
Stay at this vacation home in Collingwood. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Blue Mountain Village and Blue Mountain Ski Resort ...
Amazing house just minutes from blue mountain and Scandinavian spa.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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