
Happy Trails!
Our “in-town” trails connect communities and offer a safe, car-free way to get a workout or just get around

Accessorize!
Get a handle on the latest trends in kitchen and bath hardware

Class Act
Local art classes offer instruction, inspiration and creative expression, from beginner to advanced

Openings
The latest new business openings and business transformations.

An Artist’s Point of View
Collingwood photographer Roberto Smith shares his unique vision through the lens

Report Card
It has now been two years since our headline on this page read, “We’ve Changed Hands, But Not Our Direction!”

Into the Wild
Collingwood artist Heather Cook paints animals and nature with a keen eye to detail

Making History
On October 10, 1914, construction on downtown Collingwood’s iconic Federal Building

Keeping the Mind Free of Reptiles
I’ve always felt like a bit of a rebel, living as I have for nearly 40 years as a back-to-the-lander

Cycling Standoff
The picture sent shockwaves through the cycling community and beyond.

Stay Safe!
If there is a collision between a cyclist and a two-tonne vehicle, there is no question as to who will come out ahead.

Horse Sense
You have only to drive around the rural areas of Southern Georgian Bay, where horses graze contentedly in tranquil pastures

Beach Life!
Kiowana Beach is a secluded enclave tucked away near Meaford with waterfront cottages that have the look and feel of the 1950s.

Dairy & Non-dairy
Today’s food landscape is increasingly about honouring old traditions and finding new ways to meet unique demands.

The Play’s The Thing
The sun dips closer to the Escarpment ridge, and a horn from the Sidelaunch sailing regatta bellows across Collingwood Harbour, interrupting Oberon mid-soliloquy in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Openings
The latest new business openings and business transformations including new owners, moves and major renovations.

Elevating the Everyday
A humble wildflower: a captivatingly delicate, yet strong and determined monument to the beauty of the everyday.

Retirement Advice for the Self-Employed Landowner
As a country person ages, there is a temptation to imagine the approach of a quiet and graceful retirement

Share the Road!
Cycling has a long history in Southern Georgian Bay.

Harbourside
Meaford Harbour was a work in progress from the mid-1850s well into the mid-1900s

Tipping Point?
After a wild ride in 2016 and 2017 and a cooler market in 2018, local real estate experts are forecasting a more balanced scenario for 2019, with some areas possibly tipping over into a buyer’s market

Build It… Because They’re Coming
An ever-increasing demand for housing and not enough homes for sale in Southern Georgian Bay

Jazz & Blues
Two of North America’s earliest musical traditions are experiencing a resurgence in Southern Georgian Bay

Collingwood Summer Music Festival
Southern Georgian Bay’s newest festival promises world-class performances

Out of the Woods
Natural wood furniture is rustic, unique and growing in popularity

Home By The Bay
This light-filled Thornbury waterfront home is inspired by classic American beach houses

Openings
The latest new business openings and business transformations including new owners, moves and major renovations. More great reasons to shop local!

Dancing with Colour
Collingwood artist Jenn Wilkins turns passion and creativity into vibrant, colourful paintings

Building Strength
What makes a community? Is it homes for people to live in? Relationships with other community members?

Champlain Slept Here
True confessions from the 9th Concession

The Chicora
The Chicora was one of many vessels that provided passenger transportation to and from Collingwood Harbour in the late 1800s.

Grassroots Heroes
6 groups that make a difference in our community

CARP
The voice for mature Canadians

Aging Gracefully
The 5 pillars to successful aging

Better Together!
Travelling ski clubs offer members midweek skiing and lessons at private clubs in Southern Georgian Bay and beyond

Hemp House
“The Joint” is a home built with hemp and filled with spirit

A Sense of Place
Collingwood photographer Jeff Wemp captures images of “home” through his lens

Onward & Upward
Clearview painter Chris Roberts takes the next step in his artistic evolution

Celebrating Life
Enthusiasm. That’s the word that came to mind as I edited this issue of On The Bay.

From Sheep Barn to Ski Shop
The original ski shop at Blue Mountain Resort was a converted sheep barn that sold skis, boots, and ski school tickets.