Change, The Only Constant
Announcing our new managing editor and revamped digital content.
Haunted House
Suddenly There Came a Tapping
Happy Trails
Pretty River Valley—a.k.a. Three Stage—is a paradise for mountain bikers. Can it stay that way as usage grows?
I was rolling over roots and rocks on a mini-descent in Three Stage mountain bike area, when I rounded a quick corner and came directly upon two hikers scrambling to get out of the way. Thankfully, mountain bike brakes are generally quite responsive and I was able to slow and extend a greeting. The hikers explained they had strayed from the Bruce Trail and were now lost in the network of trails. I directed them on their way and continued down the trail. Although I was able to …
Baywatch
Big Forest vs Big Sprawl
The healing power of trees
If the activity of “forest bathing” has you packing extra sunscreen and your birthday suit, stand corrected. Read on and we’ll save you the police fines.
Wild Swimming
For adventures beyond the pool, Georgian Bay presents an ocean of inspiration and opportunity.
Simply The Best
How the “most psychotic design project ever” (and six months living in a trailer) resulted in a country home that is as beautiful as it is simple.
From Forest to Table
That foraging would become the next trend in local eating—it was only natural.
Collingwood Street Style
Runway highlights from the downtown’s newest fashion happening.
The Wild Side
So kick back, soak up that sunshine and enjoy the summer issue.
Reviving Giants
Grand old barns are getting a new life.
Come as You Are
The keys to a good sex life at any age are an open mind and a willing spirit.
The First Annual Southern Georgian Bay Sex Survey
We invite you to participate in our first-ever Southern Georgian Bay Sex Survey.
The Life Aquatic
Enrich your outdoor space and attract wildlife with a water feature.
rEVved Up!
No longer just for early adopters, electric vehicles offer speedy relief from the bloated price of gas—if you can find one.
Vintage Vibes
Nostalgic styles
bring back summer memories.
“Buy me a brush”
A spirited command to her then-husband launched Cecilia Spihlmann’s art career from desperation to profound serenity, with moody, introspective landscapes to match.
On The Cover
Anyone with the smallest amount of paddling experience might imagine that sex in a canoe would require great skill.
Travel with a purpose
“Voluntourism” is one way that travellers can have a meaningful impact—if done right, such as this locally based project for the Dominican Republic.
The Great Escape Artists
Perfect dog owners can train their pets not to bolt. For the rest of us, there are microchips and GPS tracking.
Down By the Bay
Looking west across a shale bedrock outcropping, photographer Jack Saunders captured this image in the 1950s.
Shear lunacy
Animal rights questions about wool dryer balls are nothing but hot air.
Fearless at 50
Monika Schnarre’s next chapter.
Priced Out!
Whether you’re buying or renting, housing in the Georgian Triangle is increasingly out of reach.
Nature’s way
The stars aligned for Sue and Jeremy Creed when they found—then re-created—their country dream home in Meaford.
Homes On The Bay – Must Haves
Extending our living spaces outdoors is an adaptation worth keeping.
How Retirement Plays Out
An expert says there are six ways you can approach life after work. We found examples right here.
Mountain Maker
Rob Sheridan, who is woven into the fabric of Ontario’s largest destination resort, talks working for $2 an hour, the necessity of being a MacGyver, and capturing the perfect Georgian Bay sunrise.
Spring Clean Your Routine
Consider spring as a state of mind and an opportunity for renewal.
Exit Interview
Outgoing hospital CEO Norah Holder reflects on the challenges, and what matters most in healthcare.
Can your SUV handle the load?
For towing a boat, there are two choices—match the SUV to the boat, or the boat to the SUV.
How to de-stink a dog
Let this misadventure be your guide to a quicker, more sensible solution that will have your dog smelling like cake.
Suite Bliss
A new micro-hotel in Collingwood encapsulates the shift to maximalism, playfulness, and colour.
A Brush with Depth
At Thornbury’s Loft Gallery, Debra Lynn Carroll paints with three-dimensional effects before a live studio audience.
Wavelength
The seasonal shift is just one of the flukes of this cosmic “Goldilocks Zone” we call home. Watching the incremental unraveling of winter re-energizes the soul.
From Our Readers
Spring 2022 Reader Mail
Growing Tips From a Cannabis Master
A visit with expert Rob Mahy is more than a gardening lesson. It’s a trip to marijuana’s grassroots.
Loving the Life Alfresco
Extending our living spaces outdoors is an adaptation worth keeping.
Elixirs for Life
Drawing recipe inspiration from this local product will add a turmeric boost to your health.
Welcome back aboard
After Covid sank the cruise industry, is it time to re-embark?