A Stylistic Journey
Collingwood painter Andrew Peycha has travelled the world to create signature landscapes revealing patterns of colour, light and shape.
The Heroes Amongst Us
Nine years ago, we published our very first Salute to Grassroots Heroes in On The Bay.
Food As Medicine
What you eat has healing power.
A Writer’s Retreat
When I bolted from the insurance company in the city nearly 30 years ago, the idea of a home office was a fairly novel concept.
Snow Before Morning
An original piece of fiction.
South Chair
In this photo, likely taken in December of 1959, Katherine (left) and Anna Weider, ride the newly built South Chair.
Riding Revolution
Why cycling is booming in Southern Georgian Bay, what it means and what the future holds
Safety: It’s a Two-Way Street!
“Share the Road” is no longer just a catchy slogan – it’s the law
Business Cycle
Local businesses are reaping the benefits of the cycling boom, and cyclists are reaping the benefits of an array of services and amenities
Designed with Love
A Thornbury designer’s own custom home epitomizes European sensibility and old-world charm
Tapping The Trends
Kitchen and bathroom sinks and faucets
Upcycling
The growing trend of giving new life to old stuff
Life Cycle
Fifteen years ago, when I moved to Southern Georgian Bay, I would take to the roads on my bike and rarely come upon another cyclist.
Dream Vacation or Travel Nightmare?
The advantages of using a local travel agent
The Apples of our Eye
There is a deformed tree that grows in the centre of our front lawn.
Every Picture Tells a Story
Local artist Don Kilby paints narrative scenes and landscapes that go beyond realism.
The Postman
One of our neighbours died last winter and we didn’t hear the news for nearly three weeks.
Haunted Pump House
The Meaford Water Works was built in 1895.
Place Power
Placemaking is redefining Southern Georgian Bay, creating a unique identity and capitalizing on our assets to ensure a bright future.
Spirited Tales from Southern Georgian Bay
Whisky and gin are making a splash.
In-Cider
Local cider makers are making the most of our apple-growing heritage.
Holy Smoke
Smoked food is as delicious as the art of preparing it is ancient.
What’s SUP?
SUPing … the watersport that’s making a big splash.
Storybook Living
The former Collingwood library is the perfect condo home for local publishers with deep roots in the community to live their next chapter
The School of Carrollism
The resident artist of Loft Gallery Inc. in Clarksburg, Debra Lynn Carroll paints in her studio adjacent to the gallery.
Making Places
When we launched On The Bay 11 years ago, we chose as our tagline, “Celebrating Life in Southern Georgian Bay.”
A Favourite Duck
I have learned the hard way that writing about a favourite animal can be dangerous, even fatal.
Ghosts of Summers Past
For well over a century, one of Collingwood’s most enduring and prominent features has been its iconic “Terminal” building.
Real Estate – House Hunting Tips
10 ways to be a prepared buyer
Real Estate – Real Estate Realities
8 things buyers and sellers need to know
Real Estate – Selling Your Home
6 steps to get to sold!
Real Estate – Price Matters
10 tips for pricing your home to sell
Development Q&A
Food for thought about residential development – and the economic future – of Southern Georgian Bay
Adventures in Real Estate
Smarter ways to buy and sell your home
Designed for Living
The needs of today’s buyers are changing, and developers are scrambling to meet them
Manly Retreats
Every man needs a room of his own, and today’s masculine spaces range from musical dens to restaurant-inspired grottos
From Simple to Spectacular
A major reno and addition transformed this country cabin from a rustic weekend getaway to a stunning full-time home
Water Wonderlands
From whimsical fountains to quiet pools, water features have made a comeback to become today’s hottest gardening trend
We’re Listening!
Since the inception of On The Bay, my goal as editor has been to create a magazine that fosters dialogue and creates connections with our readers.
Lazarus Ioannou
Uprooting his life in Toronto, Lazarus Ioannou replanted himself in rural Bruce Peninsula back in 2007.
