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.
Finding Traction on the Backroads
True confessions from the 9th Concession
Openings Winter 2019
The latest new business openings and business transformations including new owners, moves and major renovations.
A Tale of Two Landmarks
What does the future hold for the Collingwood Terminals and Nottawasaga Lighthouse?
Tom Thomson’s Local Connection
Today, Tom Thomson is known as the brilliant, pioneering Canadian artist who influenced the Group of Seven painters.
The View from the Top
Last year in this space I wrote about painting my barn.
Go Live!
The local live music scene is thriving
Beautiful Bruce
Hiking the mighty Bruce Trail delivers spectacular scenery and a great workout
Tales from the Pumpkin Patch
Morrison’s Pumpkin Farm leaves a legacy for generations to come
When 2 Homes Become 1
How one Craigleith couple combined ‘his’ and ‘hers’ with the help of a local designer
Openings Fall 2018
The latest new business openings as well as business transformations including new owners, moves and major renovations.
New Views!
The latest trends in windows and window treatments
Tara’s Journey
Collingwood artist Tara Pain Rowlands left a legacy of creativity and love for her community
Saving Our Terminals
An important and symbolic piece of our history is at risk of disappearing from the horizon, quite literally.
Hug a Farmer Today!
We’ve all been there – you’re driving down a county road and you come upon a piece of farm machinery moving at a glacial pace.
Farm Futures
The changing face of farming in Southern Georgian Bay
Openings Summer 2018
The latest new business openings as well as business transformations including new owners, moves and major renovations. More great reasons to shop local!
Notty & Nice
A paddling trip along the Nottawasaga River
On The Waterfront
Major reno takes
Collingwood waterside condo
from Mexican to modern
Cheers!
Local wines, brews and ciders abound, perfect for summer enjoyment
Tours de Force
In May 2000, as a new transplant to Southern Georgian Bay, one of my first forays into the local arts and culture scene was the artists’ studio tour in Thornbury.
Artist by Nature
Owen Sound artist Christopher Morton captures the magic of the natural world
Lifesavers
The Collingwood lifesaving crew included brawny young men who were prepared to risk their own lives to save the lives of passengers and crew of ships in distress.
