When Birds Go Bad
I got into a fight with a rooster last week.
Band of Brothers
This photo, likely taken circa 1919, shows six brothers – the sons of Joseph and Lucy Ridgway of Collingwood.
Budget Kitchen Makeovers
8 tips to get that new kitchen look without the new kitchen pricetag Complete kitchen renovations are pricey, especially if you go for high-end materials and fixtures. But there are ways to give your kitchen a facelift...
The Art of the Matter
Fall is the perfect season to visit our local art galleries, take in a studio tour or art festival, and appreciate the work of our many talented local artists
Into the Mystic
Taking a journey through interpretive landscapes
Fall Into Home Improvement!
The calendar still says summer, but it’s already autumn at On The Bay Magazine.
Summer in the Harbour
Looking Back
Change of Course
Innovation is the name of the game as our local golf clubs compete for new members and new players
Design with a View
This unique home combines modern design with rustic elements for a thoroughly modern take on chalet style
A Runaway Phenomenon
Running is more popular than ever, and Southern Georgian Bay is on solid footing with passionate advocates and high-profile running events
The Patter of Little Feet
True confessions from the 9th Concession
Kitchen Party
Creemore Kitchen is a study in contrasts, with one common thread: delicious local food
Burger Mania
Fantastic new alternatives join the tried-and-true for grilling up the summer’s best burgers
A Better Brew
Craft breweries are springing up all across our region, making award-winning beers with unique local flavours
Hop To It!
Southern Georgian Bay is fast becoming one of the top hops growing regions in Ontario
Putting It All Together
Four times a year, things get a little crazy at On The Bay’s Collingwood office.
A Marriage Made in Cyberspace!
On The Bay Magazine and mycollingwood.ca are pleased to announce a new digital partnership.
Slow & Steady
That’s how local realtors describe the resale home market in Southern Georgian Bay as it continues to slowly edge towards a balanced market.
Catch-22
New home developers need sales to get their projects off
the ground, but potential buyers don’t want to wait
Building Dreams
Custom home building continues on a grand and elaborate scale, although a trend towards smaller, well-designed residences is taking root
Touches of Whimsy
This artistic and quirky backyard serves many practical purposes
Life After Dark
Lighting adds romance to backyard spaces and extends their use long after the sun goes down
The Great Outdoors
Transforming the humble backyard into glammed-up outdoor rooms
Purely Delicious
Collingwood’s Pure Food Bar makes healthy, raw food that explodes with flavour
Naturally Attracted
“Trends, like horses, are easier to ride in the direction they are going,” wrote John Naisbitt.
Winter Melt Won’t Fix Our Water Levels Crisis
Will this be the end of the water levels issue when it all melts in the spring?
This Old House
This Old House – True confessions from the 9th Concession
How Sweet it is!
Local natural sweeteners trump sugar in every way
Mindful Eating
Diet and nutrition play a big role in overall health and wellness, as well as combating specific illnesses and symptoms
Gateways To Our Past
Can we save the two remaining icons of our marine heritage?
Let’s Eat!
Local group introduces diners to area restaurants – and each other
The Secret is Out!
You won’t find the Bruce Wine Bar and Kitchen, one of Thornbury’s premier restaurants, while cruising Thornbury’s main street.
Grassroots Heroes
8 people who made a difference in our communities in 2013
Discovering Metcalfe
Exploring the winter wonders of Kolapore Uplands
All Decked Out
10 tips for ‘wow-factor’ holiday decorating
Autumn Adventures
10 things to do in Southern Georgian Bay this fall
Loft Living
An old schoolhouse in downtown Collingwood is transformed into condos while preserving the building’s heritage
Decorating for the Season
10 tips for winterizing your décor
The Smart Home
New technology puts everything at your fingertips
Water Levels 2.0: Which Way Forward
Grassroots groups and charitable organizations are building momentum, garnering public support for restoring water levels in Georgian Bay and putting pressure on governments to fund a solution. Whose approach will win the day, or can they work together toward a common purpose?
