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Monarch Magic
Fifty years ago, Canadian scientists first discovered the monarch butterfly’s overwintering site in the mountains of Mexico.
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For the Love of the Restaurant Game
“Dedication, love and respect” flow through every aspect of the new Tremont Cafe.
Lifestyle
Colour Theory
Colour blocks and strong silhouettes make bold seasonal statements.
Entertainment
What’s On Stage — Spring 2025
Upcoming Performances.
Bay Watch
Sandhill Creek Tulip Fest
Sandhill Creek Flower Farm welcomes visitors to experience their inaugural Tulip Fest.
Che Roba! Focaccia Bar
LitterLotto Launch
The Short Mat Showdown
Spring Fashion ’25 Behind The Scenes
45th Annual BMFA Juried Art Show
Tremont Café Behind The Scenes
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Monarch Magic
Fifty years ago, Canadian scientists first discovered the monarch butterfly’s overwintering site in the mountains of Mexico.
The Little Town That Could
“Creemore” in Gaelic means “big heart.” With its welcoming, avant-garde entrepreneurs, artists and artisans, this pretty little town in a valley more than lives up to its name.
Beauty, Business & Botox
The med spa boom has arrived in Southern Georgian Bay.
Owen Sound Rising
A community of artists and makers find a portal to paradise.
The Most Bizarre Hockey Story Ever
The 1956 Juvenile Hockey Championship, which dragged on for over 40 days and 10 1/3 games, was a saga for the ages.
Doggone Dedicated
Meet the OPP’s local canine officer, Sarah Hendrick, and her hard-working wonder dogs, Janus and Finny.
Home & Garden
Blue Skies Ahead
Craig Pitman faced a perfect storm building his dream chalet. But the result—named “Bluebird” after the ideal ski day—is worth every struggle.
Imagine a Tree Fort
Marty Webster and Matt Swart’s chic chalet set above a forest is built for entertaining.
A School to Call Home
For Nicholas and Ashley Pearce, renovating a rural schoolhouse as a weekend getaway resulted in a full-time home and a new life in the country.
A Magical Mountain Home
A new custom-built house at the foot of Craigleith brings the outside in.
A Riot of Colour
For the palette of their penthouse suite in Collingwood’s Monaco building, Kathleen and Robert Wilkinson dreamed of something completely different.
June Buzz
The story behind The June Motel, as the closely watched boutique brand opens its third Ontario location—in Beaver Valley.
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Locally Developed
Steve Assaff grew from a hardscrabble youth on the streets of 1960s Collingwood into the developer of some of the region’s most visionary building projects.
Local Media is Canadian Media
Welcome to the spring issue of On The Bay magazine, a robust collection of local stories that celebrate life and people in Southern Georgian Bay.
Riot of Spring
The sodden pandemonium of the Beaver River Rat Race was once our region’s most distinctive spring tradition.
Home Sweet Home Office
Moving to the country to work brings its own set of seasonal distractions.
Empire of Caesar
Stephen Walker, the entrepreneur and marketing man behind 1858 Caesar Bar in downtown Collingwood, talks to On The Bay about his humble beginnings and his brand’s meteoric rise to franchise stardom.
Food & Drink
For the Love of the Restaurant Game
“Dedication, love and respect” flow through every aspect of the new Tremont Cafe.
Word of Mouth
A guide to Southern Georgian Bay’s greatest sandwiches.
Comfort Cuisine
Marilynne, a farm-focused restaurant named after the chef-owner’s beloved grandmother, serves up Oscar-worthy culinary nostalgia.
Being Mark McEwan
The eminent chef behind Thornbury’s The Port Tavern meditates on success, career, and the inclination to never stop working.
Down Home Is Where the Heart Is
Culinary surprise and delight await down a dirt road in Markdale.
Risk and Redemption
The backstory behind Grey Highlands’ latest destination-dining restaurant, The Gate.
Lifestyle
Colour Theory
Colour blocks and strong silhouettes make bold seasonal statements.
Scene: Celebrating Women!
International Women’s Day — Coronation Medal — Winterblast
Hazy Shade of Winter
Head to toe, from day to night, warm tones keep it modern.
Must Haves – Creature Comforts
These cozy finds will bring winter warmth to you and your loved ones, inside and out.
Scene: Starry, Starry Night
Theatre Collingwood — Kindness Gala — GTHS — Path to the Podium
Rule Breakers
Reimagining seasonal classics with a rebellious edge
Entertainment
What’s On Stage — Spring 2025
Upcoming Performances.
What’s On Stage — Winter 2025
Upcoming Performances.
What’s On Stage — Fall 2024
Upcoming Performances
Bay Watch Articles
The Game of Kings
A retired local dentist and chess master is aiming to make Collingwood the chess capital of Canada.
The Dark Side of Maggie Giles
The Collingwood author is renowned for her bubbly personality, which is why the subject matter of her novels is such a surprise.
Just Good People
Finding goodwill at the lost and found.
Reliving the War of 1812
MPP calls for restoration of the Nancy Island Historic Site as its history gains new relevance.
Resort Expands Into Retirement Living
Living Water Resorts developer Larry Law envisions resort amenities combined with a community spirit creating a happy place for seniors.
The Enduring Spirit of Radio
It wouldn’t be morning in Owen Sound without the voice of Diana Meder.
Automotive
A Monday Night Cruise
The Wasaga Beach Cruisers car club approaches automotive madness with a mission.
The Porsche Mystique
For many, there is no substitute. Least of all for Randy Meyers.
The Brits on the Bay
Devotees of MGBs, Triumphs and Jaguars gather for the camaraderie of country cruises and greasy fingernails.
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Local Media is Canadian Media
Welcome to the spring issue of On The Bay magazine, a robust collection of local stories that celebrate life and people in Southern Georgian Bay. This is one of the largest publications our team has ever assembled and it’s absolutely free for everyone to enjoy, thanks to our advertisers who value local stories and local media that is 100 percent Canadian. When you see an ad in this magazine, you are seeing a direct investment back into the writers, photographers and artists in the community.
On The Bay magazine is printed at Transcontinental Owen Sound, one of the largest employers in that small city. I’m also proud to point out that our parent company, ZoomerMedia Ltd., owns and operates two radio stations in the region, The New Classical 102.9 FM with studios in Collingwood and Zoomer Radio 92.3 FM with studios in Owen Sound, both playing great music as well as vital roles in community arts and culture.