Great Garlic!
Dunridge Farms brings organic, sustainable garlic to Southern Georgian Bay.
Berry Beneficial
Strawberries and raspberries and blackberries, oh my!
Shimmering Shores
Thornbury artist Deborah Masters combines colour and texture to bring nature to life in ethereal ways.
The Weight of Water
The Weight of Water
The Way Wasaga Was
From the early 1920s when businesses first opened up on Main Street in Wasaga Beach, we enjoyed a vibrant and busy shopping area up until the mid-1970s.
The Winning Bid
How to make the best offer in today’s competitive market
Real Estate Q & A
Exactly how hot is the current resale home market?
A Perfect Storm
Why our market is so intense
Tips for Sellers
Why our market is so intense
The Race to Buy
With fewer houses for sale, buyers are rushing to snap them up as soon as they come on the market
Building Custom
What to consider before building your dream home
Buying New
7 questions to ask before purchasing a new build home or condo
Groundbreaking!
With a seller’s market continuing in Southern Georgian Bay and resale home inventory in short supply.
Gardening Tips from the Pros
15 ways to get the most from your garden
Patios & Shelters
In any landscape design, whether it’s a modest backyard or a large country estate, there are three main components.
A View of the Vineyard
A decade or so ago, Catherine Morrissey was looking for land to plant a vineyard in Argentina. She had become interested in wine making and believed Argentina offered the best potential.
Brian Porter
Wasaga Beach artist Brian Porter merges street art potency with fine art sensibility
A Passion for Pork
On the Mitchell Family Farm, raising Berkshire pigs is a lesson in sustainability.
Openings
The latest new business openings as well as business transformations including new owners, moves and major renovations. More great reasons to shop local!
Elephant Walk
As early as 1890, elephants were paraded along the streets of Collingwood as travelling circuses made their way from town to town.
We Are Here
Our cover image for this issue of On The Bay depicts two iconic local landmarks – the Collingwood grain elevator and the stone inukshuk at Sunset Point Park.
Grounding Exercises
The turmoil south of the border has morphed into a freeway chase that just won’t stop.
10th Annual Salute to Grassroots Heroes
7 people who made a difference in our communities in 2016
Multiple Personalities
This creative yet cosy family home brings together Georgian style and an Escarpment feel … including a futuristic ‘cave’ pod just for the fun of it
Crazy for Kolapore
Explore the magic of winter in the Kolapore Uplands
See, Hear!
The importance of eye and ear health
Farm to Table
Celebrating food in Southern Georgian Bay
Richard Garner
A lifelong musician, Richard Garner turned to photography as a creative outlet in 2013.
The Town that has it all
Navigating Collingwood’s hot real estate market.
The Politics of Caring
Every single one of the 100-plus heroes we have featured over the past 10 years practices the Politics of Caring every day.
Prohibition & Pop
The rich tapestry of the enterprising and intrepid folks who have come before us and called Collingwood home.
Dr. Purvis’s 12 Steps to Getting Horse-Free
I just came back from a horse-riding adventure in the Rockies with my brother-in-law.
Openings
More great reasons to shop local!
Brain Power
How lifelong learning helps keep your brain healthy, fit and active at all stages of life.
Born in a Barn
This contemporary country home marries glass and authentic barn timber for an eclectic feel with views of Georgian Bay and Christian Island.
Living Green
A graceful home that loves the environment.
Fire it Up!
Smart technology meets the modern fireplace.
Take a Hike!
The Cascade Trail loop is one of the best-kept secrets our area has to offer, and it’s perfect for scenic yet heart-pumping fall hikes.
On My Mind
I have always been a voracious learner. When I was young I read encyclopedias (remember those?) as well as whatever books I could get my hands on.
Painting in the First Person
Collingwood artist Jason Alexander expresses mood through light in a one-on-one relationship with the viewer.