Mini Travelers
A new local business is promising to take the hassle out of travelling with kids through its full-service baby and toddler equipment rental program. Available exclusively to travellers in Collingwood, The Blue Mountains and surrounding area, Mini Travelers offers a variety of safe and reliable products to help ease the stress of travelling with little ones.
Mini Travelers was founded by Collingwood natives Shannon Walker and Kate Navarro. “With Mini Travelers, parents can spend more time kicking back and relaxing, thanks to the program’s full-service features,” says Navarro. “From cribs, pack & plays and high chairs, to baby gates, monitors, toys and safety gear, Mini Travelers will deliver, set up and take down all equipment free of charge to many areas.”
The company also rents bed rails, sound machines, strollers, booster seats, high chairs, and even potties. “When I moved back to the area, I wanted to offer parents a hassle-free solution and helped create Mini Travelers as a way to alleviate the stress of travelling with kids,” says Navarro. Adds Walker, “Being a mother and grandmother myself, I know how much work goes into packing to go on vacation.”
416-770-3662
minitravelers.ca
Wasaga Dental
There’s a new dental office in Wasaga Beach, and it’s fully digital and 3D, with a 3D scanner for taking mouth molds, along with same-day crowns and veneers. Other services include braces for kids and adults, Invisalign and clear aligners, mercury-free fillings, root canals, implants, oral sedation, digital X-rays, digital fabricated dentures and digital computer-guided dental implants.
“We have a friendly, experienced and welcoming staff who provide many different services regarding dental treatment, making our office a one-stop office to have everything our patients need done,” says owner Dr. Tarik Awad.
A graduate of the University of Toronto, Awad has been in the dental field for almost 10 years, with more than 400 continuing education hours in dental implant, over denture, and braces. He is also a member of GP academy of orthodontics. He says he believes strongly in using technology to enhance the experience for patients.
“We proudly provide the latest technology to help patients to achieve their treatment goals faster and more effectively,” he says. “We are committed to patient care, allowing patients to be the decision makers in regards to their own treatment and providing patients with all the knowledge they need to feel comfortable about the decision they make regarding their scope of treatment.”
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10-7, Saturdays by appointment only
1-1890 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach
(705) 429-2000
wasagadental.com
TRANSFORMATIONS
Alexander Art Materials & Collingwood Art School
Collingwood Art School & Alexander Art Materials are relocating to the Simcoe Street “Art District” of Collingwood. The larger space is also historic, located in one of the first brick homes constructed in Collingwood.
“We are very excited to offer more oil, acrylic and watercolour painting and drawing classes and a new ceramics clay studio, with classes in vessel and sculptural clay building and lessons on the wheel,” says owner Jason Alexander. There are five weekly painting classes working from still life, photographs and outside. Students can sign up for a specific class or purchase a five-class pass for the flexibility to drop into any night or day class offered.
“Artists of all ages and all skill levels will develop their artistic skills while having fun discovering their own personal style,” says Alexander, who has been involved with the art community in Collingwood for more than a decade as an artist, retailer and A.O.C.A. art instructor. “Our goal is simple: To give people an artistic expression in a fun and exciting painting class experience. Our teachers are seasoned artists who want to help you develop and share your creativity.”
The art supply shop carries artist staples such as canvas, oils, acrylics, watercolours, canvas, panels, brushes, sketch books, pencils, markers, and more.
Hours: Mon. & Wed. 10:30 – 5:30;
Tues. & Thurs. 10: 30 – 9; Wed. 10:30 – 5:30;
Friday 10:30 – 5; Sat. 11 – 4; Sun. closed or by appt.
77 Simcoe St., Collingwood
705-293-1771
collingwoodartclass.com
Baulke Stahr McNabb LLP
Ryan Baulke has returned home to Collingwood after practicing law for four years with a major Toronto law firm, joining his father, Tom Baulke, along with Michael Stahr, Ben McNabb and Tracy Fleischmann as part of Baulke Stahr McNabb LLP, Collingwood’s first intergenerational law firm.
Ryan graduated as gold medalist at Western Law School in 2012 and with distinction with an Honours Business Administration degree the same year. “I’m thrilled to be back practicing in Collingwood as part of the experienced team at Baulke Stahr McNabb,” he says. “I’m looking forward to working with members of the community to help them navigate their legal issues.”
Baulke Stahr McNabb provides a full range of legal services to its clients in the areas of real estate, business, wills and estates, condominium, employment, family law and litigation.
The firm has deep roots in Collingwood, located downtown in an anchor building that has been the legal office of Baulke Stahr McNabb and its predecessor law firms for more than 50 years.
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9-5
150 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
705-445-4930
collingwoodlaw.com
Collingwood Optometry
Dr. Jayne Cation has taken over the practice of long-time Collingwood optometrist Dr. Robert Hammond upon his retirement.
“We have hired two new doctors, Dr. Sarah Hanmer and Dr. Wissam Toutounji, who are bringing a burst of energy to the office,” says Cation. “They both have their own areas of expertise that are exciting to bring into the office and have a lot to offer the community.”
The renamed optometry clinic performs eye exams and contact lens assessments, with state-of-the-art equipment including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), visual field analyzer, and fundus photography. There is also a lab on-site.
Cation, who has been with the office since graduating from optometry school in 2012, says clients can expect “familiar faces with a little bit of an ‘oomph’ added in. Optometry is an ever-evolving field, and we are evolving to keep up. In the last two years, with the addition of an OCT, we have expanded our ability to treat and diagnose glaucoma and macular degeneration, among other diseases.”
Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 8:45-5:30;
Tues. & Thurs. 8:45-7
460 Hume Street, Unit 1, Collingwood
705-445-2970
collingwoodoptometry.ca
The Huron Club Restaurant & Bar
This popular Collingwood eatery has a new owner. Darrell Mussell spent two years with another well-known restaurant in town prior to purchasing The Huron Club.
“After a few years involved in another restaurant I wanted the challenge of something upscale yet comfortable and casual,” says Mussell. “The Huron Club’s location and reputation, as well as the unique combination of live music, great food and fine cocktails is exactly what I was after.”
Customers won’t notice any major changes, he adds. “As with any good restaurant we are constantly fine-tuning our menu to meet our guests’ needs. As far as the atmosphere I think The Huron Club has always been successful because of the unique combination of class and comfort it offers guests. Our location – a historic downtown century building that has been extensively renovated – has a long tradition of being a gathering place for locals and visitors alike to enjoy great food and drink.”
The restaurant continues to offer a diverse menu using local ingredients, along with live music every Thursday through Saturday featuring local artists.
“Our kitchen creates dishes every day from scratch, with exciting specials available throughout the week,” says Mussell. “We have an extensive wine and cocktail selection, and the largest selection of Ontario craft beer in Collingwood.”
Hours: Tues.-Thurs. & Sun. 11:30-11;
Fri. & Sat. 11:30-midnight
94 Pine Street, Collingood
705-293-6677
thehuronclub.ca
