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Great Fun for the Kids
Plunge! Aquatic Centre - Four season water adventure at the base of Blue Mountain includes indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, slides, and indoor water playground.
Visit: www.plungebluemountain.ca
Blue Mountain Go Karts & Mini Golf - Includes Go Karts, batting cages, kiddy go karts, bumper boats, mini golf, arcade and snack bar.
Visit: www.bluemountaingokarts.com
Candy Factory - Watch candy makers make candy and chocolate.
Visit: 645 Hurontario Street Collingwood
Rounds Ranch Farm Adventures - Over 15 attractions for a country and western experience.
Visit: www.roundsranch.com
Wasaga Waterworld - Water amusement park, wave pool, water slides, bumper boats, picnic area and more.
Visit: www.wasagawaterworld.com
The Farmer's Pantry - Enjoy a day of working on a farm with animals and pick your own apples.
Visit: www.farmerspantry.com
Green Summer Day Camp - The camp offers an environmental learning experience for children from early July to late August. Registration is required.
Visit: www.environmentnetwork.org
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Great Fun for the Family
Scenic Caves - Offer nature, history and adventures for the whole family. Don't miss out on their Eco Adventure Tour and the Nordic ski and Snowshoe Centre. For more information about all the adventure tours go to their website listed below.
Visit: www.sceniccaves.com
Free Spirit Tours - Enjoy rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sea-kayaking, caving, snowshoeing and historical tours.
Visit: www.freespirit-tours.com
Snowbound/Summerbound Tours - Offer cruises, dinner cruises, fishing charters, sailing packages. Bus tours of the Collingwood area and Snowbound winter bus tours.
Visit: www.summerbound.ca
Rob Roy Farm - Lead your own dogsled team of four Husky dogs. For all ages and abilities.
Visit: www.dogsledfarm.com
Horseback Riding - Visit any one of the following stables for riding adventures that the entire family will enjoy.
Bluewood Stables - Horseback Riding and Pony Rides, Grey Road 21 & Monterra, Collingwood, ON
Phone: 705.445.7939
Visit: www.springwellfarms.com
Visit: www.whinnyacres.com
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Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding/Cross-country Skiing
Blue Mountain Ski Resort - Offering 34 trails with 14 lifts, including 4 high-speed six-person chairs, 3 terrain parks, and 2 super pipes. Night skiing with 22 trails and 10 lifts.
Visit: www.bluemountain.ca
Kolapore Uplands - A system of about 60 kilometres of marked cross-country trails which loop through some of the most beautiful wild terrain. Maps of the trails are available at the general store in Ravenna.
Visit: www.geocities.com/jonesv33/kolapore_uplands.html
The Loree Forest - Located south of Thornbury on County Road 2 and then east from Victoria Corners to the parking area at the top of the hill on Sideroad 21. It is not a maintained trail network but does provide enjoyable cross-country skiing for beginners and those with moderate abilities.
The Highlands Nordic cross-country ski trails - South of Collingwood on Highway 24 and west of Duntroon on county Road 63 to the 10th line. Rentals and lessons are available. It has 23 kilometres of marked trails. Classic and skate-skiing machine-groomed trails. Visit: www.highlandsnordic.on.ca
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures Nordic Centre - Seven kilometers of groomed trails for all levels.
Visit: www.sceniccaves.com
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Cycling
The Georgian Trail - A 32 kilometre trail stretches from Collingwood to Meaford. It is located right across the road from Craigleith Cottage and is an excellent beginner's route. Call or e-mail for your free cycling brochure with maps.
Visit: www.trailsofgeorgianbay.com
Kolapore Uplands - This is a cross-country ski trail but it contains some of the best cycling trails in summer. Maps of the trails are available.
Visit: www.geocities.com/jonesv33/kolapore_uplands.html
The Loree Forest - Located south of Thornbury on County Road 2 and then east from Victoria Corners to the parking area at the top of the hill on Sideroad 21. It is not a maintained trail network but does provide enjoyable cycling for beginners and those with moderate abilities.
Three Stage - Located south of Grey Road 19 on 2nd line to the parking area at 6th sideroad. It is not a maintained trail network but does provide more challenging cycling for intermediate and expert levels.
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Local Area
Grey County - Ontario's premier four seasons destination on the southern shores of Georgian Bay! Hike 250km of the Bruce Trail on the Niagara Escarpment, paddle the Saugeen River Watershed, experience the Beaver Valley fall colours, or seek the alpine thrills of the Blue Mountains. Culture abounds in galleries and museums inspired by natural heritage. Bring your hiking boots and cameras and leave the hustle and bustle at home.
Visit: www.visitgrey.ca
Collingwood - Collingwood is located in the heart of Ontario’s finest four-season destination area. Easy to reach, Collingwood offers a combination of old time charm and history with the best recreation in Southern Ontario.
Visit: www.mycollingwood.ca
Visit: www.collingwood.ca
Meaford - Meaford is home to a vibrant and critically acclaimed summer theatre festival, numerous fine dining establishments, two of Ontario’s best hiking and cycling trail systems, excellent fishing and waterfront camping.
Visit: www.meaford.ca
Wasaga Beach - Wasaga Beach is hailed as one of the premier tourist destinations in Ontario. For over a century tourists have traveled to the welcoming shores of southern Georgian Bay to stroll along the 14 kilometres of white sand beach, swim in warm, clean waters and enjoy the panoramic mountain views across the bay. Perhaps the best kept secret is the endless recreation trails for hiking, cycling, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Visit: www.wasagainfo.com
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