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.
Back to the Land
With the harvest comes an appreciation of the work that produces what we eat and drink.
Apples & Artillary
Apple trees gave way to artillery in the Meaford area from 1942-45.
The Little Village with a Big Heart
Homes in Creemore and the surrounding hills are in high demand, and with inventory at an all-time low, buyers must be patient.
Hard Work for Hard Water
Norman Maclean, author of A River Runs Through It, famously wrote he was “haunted by waters.”
Alien Invader
A monster plant is taking over our wetlands, shorelines and roadsides, choking out other plants and wildlife. What is it and how can we fight it?
Making The Cut
Fighting phragmites at Lighthouse Point
The Invaders Among Us
Watch out for these other invasive plant species
Land, Sea & Air
Summer adventures offer breathtaking views and exhilarating experiences
Agri-Food Innovation
With a bounty of farm-fresh foods in our midst, local entrepreneurs are finding new and innovative ways to grow, process, utilize and promote our agricultural assets
Take it Outside!
Outdoor kitchens make backyard cooking better than ever
Stage Whispers
Local theatre has undergone an evolution in Southern Georgian Bay
Thornbury Heat!
7 things you need to know about the Thornbury real estate market
Cocktail Time!
Make the perfect bevvy this summer by combining our area’s spirits with other local ingredients
Seeing Differently
Contemporary impressionist painter John David Anderson translates visual discoveries into compositions of colour and light
Stories, Stories, Everywhere!
I’m often asked how I come up with story ideas for On The Bay, and if I’m ever worried I’ll run out of ideas.
A Fish Story
I am teaching my son to fly fish. We are wading the mouth of the Beaver River on Georgian Bay in search of Atlantic salmon.
Mocking Bird
This photo from 1874 shows the racing skiff Mocking Bird leaving Collingwood Harbour.
Against the Wind
When we launched On The Bay 12 years ago…
