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Located in Simcoe County on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, Collingwood is home to over 20,000 people. Known as a destination for winter sports at the famed Blue Mountain Resort as well as many vacation properties, townhomes, lofts and lodges, The Blue Mountains in Collingwood are also an excellent destination for recreational activities in the summer. Hiking, biking, camping and kayaking abound. Take your pick of parks in Collingwood as the city is rich in natural beauty. Choose Georgian Bay Islands National Park or Bruce Peninsula National Park, known for its bright blue crystal clear waters. Or Fathom Five National Marine Park, where you can visit lighthouses and shipwrecks by scuba diving or touring the water on a glass bottom boat. You can also wander through the Craigleith Provincial Park where you can hike and camp among invertebrate fossils 455 million years old!

Curious about what you could do indoors on a rainy day? Take in a movie at Galaxy Cinemas. Interested in history? Learn about local maritime history at the Collingwood Museum, which offers exhibits as well as educational programs and events. Find unique shopping in the Blue Mountains with stores like the Madison Clothing Boutique and Gabby Isabella as well as brand name shopping like Columbia Sportswear, North Face and L’Occitane en Provence. Collingwood also offers artisanal food markets like the Collingwood Olive Oil Co. and Blue Mountain Tea Company.

Collingwood has a variety of choices when it comes to delicious cuisine. Enjoy Italian food at Brunello at 27 on Fourth or Trattoria Azzurra, freshly brewed beer at Northwinds Brewhouse, Canadian cuisine at Cabin Bistro or a beautiful steak dinner at Gustav Chophouse. Enjoy food that is upscale, traditional and trendy in this burgeoning food scene.

With 115 condo developments in the area, it is the most condo dense city in Simcoe region. Collingwood is no longer just a vacation destination, it can be your year-round reality.

Want to dine out? There are plenty of good restaurant choices not too far.Grab your morning coffee at Starbucks located at 65 First St. Groceries can be found at Loblaws which is only steps away and you'll find Taylor Wellness & Chiropractic a short distance away as well. Interested in the arts? Look no further than Collingwood Museum. If you're an outdoor lover, you are only a 4 minute walk from Park and Optimist Harbourview Park.

Transit riders take note, you are nearby to the closest Bus Stop (104 Hurontario St) with route Collingwood-wasaga.