4 Season Guide 2019

MEAFORD THE BLUE MOUNTAINS COLLINGWOOD CLEARVIEW WASAGA BEACH

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4 SEASON GUIDE 2019

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CMY Ultimate South Georgian Bay is packed full of things to do in winter. When there’s snow on K the ground, you can snowshoe almost anywhere where you’d normally hike. Our resorts and inns provide convenient access to the best winter outdoor activities plus hearty meals and warm après-ski hospitality.

The Niagara Escarpment Mountain is a popular winter getaway package with local Re-connect with nature activity for Guests looking accommodations partners. in ancient forests along for quiet reflection and The Spa also has a Bistro LIVE IT the Niagara Escarpment, a relaxation. The Spa offers and Boutique on site. Guests UNESCO world biosphere the outdoor Scandinavian must be 18 years and older. reserve. The Bruce Trail is Baths experience, including scandinave.com Canada’s oldest marked Saunas, Hot Baths, Cold footpath and crosses Ontario Plunges, Waterfalls, a OUTSIDE from Niagara Falls through Steam Room, Fireplaces and Ridge Runner The seasons change, but our mindset stays the same. to Tobermory along the Solaria situated in a natural Mountain Coaster Ontario’s first mountain We make the most of every opportunity to enjoy Niagara Escarpment. Exercise forest setting, minutes from coaster offers an exciting life outside. Join us and make Blue Mountain your caution in winter, follow downtown Collingwood downhill adventure at Blue destination for year-round family adventure. recommended trail usage. & Blue Mountain Resort. Scandinave Spa is open daily Mountain. Ridge Runner Scandinave Spa from 9am-9pm year-round. takes riders on an exhila- LEARN MORE AT BLUEMOUNTAIN.CA Blue Mountain Guests can book Registered rating coaster experience as it The award-winning Massage treatments in twists and turns 1,085 metres Scandinave Spa Blue advance or plan an overnight (3,560 ft) down the mountain BlueMountain.ca | @BlueMtnResort 1-888-227-8667 southgeorgianbay.ca 3 4 SEASON GUIDE 2019 Pretty River Valley countryside, the intimate Pretty River Valley Country Inn features accommodation choices with wood burning fireplaces. This unique inn and organic farm is also home to reindeer and Icelandic horses and offers Imagine trekking on Icelandic Horses so that guests can enjoy nature on horseback. prettyriverinn.com yourself here.

Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster Winter Caving A unique winter experience on the Niagara Escarp- ment awaits. Strap on some snowshoes and head out through the forest to hike through the beautiful snow covered woods and creeks. Make your way to explore some of the Niagara Escarp- ment’s uniquely formed caves. Once at the caves, crawl and climb and experience a whole different world underground. Blue Mountain Resort Don’t worry if you’ve never snowshoed or caved before, your guide from Free Spirit Tours will teach you every- thing you need to know. freespirit-tours.com

Snowshoe Amongst The Vineyards Snowshoe amongst the vineyards and cozy up by the fireplace while savouring local wines and artisans Southern Georgian Bay cheeses for a quintessen- tial Canadian experience at through varied terrain. Riders associated with skiing and Georgian Hills Vineyards, or control their own speeds—up snowboarding. Suitable for Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery. to 42 km/h (26 mph). riders as young as three, Hike georgianhillsvineyards.ca, bluemountain.ca N’ Tube ensures there’s a cold coffinridge.ca. weather activity for Winter Hike ‘N Tube Warriors of every age and Hummer & level of ability. Hike N’ Tube at Blue Snowshoe Tours Mountain Resort is the bluemountain.ca Gather family, friends or perfect place for families co-workers to take in all with young children to get Reindeer And that nature’s wintery side a taste of downhill without Icelandic Horses has to offer. Shuttle up the the speed and equipment Located in the beautiful mountain “military style” in visitgrey.ca

4 1-888-227-8667 southgeorgianbay.ca 4 SEASON GUIDE 2019 major laughter on your winter Mountain Resort break. Collingwood’s outdoor The definitive winter escape, skating rink is open for free Blue Mountain is a 4-season skating throughout the winter. resort offering recreation, Blue Mountain Resort’s new lodging, festivals and events. Woodview Mountaintop With a vertical of 720 feet (or Skating Loop is a 1.1km loop 220 metres), Blue is action located at the top of the packed with 42 trails ranging Southern Comfort chair lift from beginner to double and is open for skating during black diamond, 2 terrain the winter season, as is the parks, 1 superpipe, and 13 lifts, outdoor rink at Oakview including 5 magic carpets and Woods (next to the RecPlex) 5 high-speed express chairs in Wasaga Beach. Many to move you uphill fast. indoor arenas are also located bluemountain.ca Georgian Bay Ice Fishing throughout the region. southgeorgianbay.ca/ice- skating Cross Country nordic centres – a combined Skiing & total of 82 km of cross- Ice Fishing Snowshoeing country ski trails and 27 km Blue Mountain Resort of snowshoe trails. Experience the thrill of fishing on beautiful southern Ski 3 Passport the H1 Hummer, strap on a Waterfalls & Wine Brewery Tours Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay Enjoy the region’s best cross Scenic Caves country skiing, with the Nordic Centre pair of snowshoes, and after Grey County is home to 9 The Beer Bus helps you species include bass, catfish, pass for Scenic Caves Nordic Enjoy 27 km of profession- brief instruction from your beautiful waterfalls, 7 of experience the best of local pike, salmon, trout, walleye, Centre, Highlands Nordic ally groomed trails, classic guide, enjoy the sights and craft beer, wine and cider sturgeon and tiger muskie. which are accessible during and Wasaga Nordic. Explore and skate skiing high atop sounds of the area’s finest through carefully curated When the salmon and trout the winter months. Enjoy three days at three fabulous the Niagara Escarpment. trails and gorgeous view of tours departing from Blue start to stack up or down Georgian Bay from the highest a day of snowshoeing to Mountain Village 7 days a the river mouth and it’s too elevation along the Niagara Eugenia Falls and Hogg’s Falls week. Private tours, corporate windy and wavy to head out Escarpment. Learn the history in their winter setting, then on the boat, shore fishing is a groups and tours just- of the aboriginal peoples great alternative. This winter, stop to sample wine from because are always welcome. that inhabited this land. At Georgian Hills Vineyards. bundle up, get outside and the end of your 1 1/2 – 2 hour thebeerbus.ca Tours and transporta- try fishing in a whole new jaunt through the woods, way - through the ice. tion available with local enjoy a hot apple cider Outdoor Ice Skating guides from Summerbound/ back at the Hummer before Affordable, easy to learn Whisky Tasting Snowbound. returning to civilization. and so much fun, ice skating Meet Certified Single Malt xtremeadventures.ca summerbound.ca guarantees to put some Ambassador, Stephanie Price, at The Dam Pub and taste one of over 900 whiskies Blue Mountain Resort from around the world. Belly up and ask Stephanie for a bar side whisky tasting. You can be sure Stephanie will share her knowledge and a few whisky tales from her whisky travels and experiences. thedampub.ca Downhill Skiing Outdoor Ice Skating Whisky Tasting Ski Or Snowboard Blue Scenic Caves Nordic Centre

6 1-888-227-8667 southgeorgianbay.ca 4 SEASON GUIDE 2019 number of intersections, a Pretty River Valley Cranberry Golf Course trail map is highly advised Provincial Park Approximately 5 km of and available for purchase From Collingwood, go un-groomed marked ski from our Visitor Centre, west on Mountain Road and snowshoe trails winding Ravenna General Store or to 10th Line and turn left. through the golf course area online at kolaporetrails.org Drive to Sideroad 33-34 great for beginners. Rentals where regularly updated trail and turn right. Drive west are available at the Cranberry conditions can also be found. to Collingwood-Clearview Recreation Centre. Trail For greatest enjoyment Townline where there is a access is from Highway 26. beginner and intermediate parking lot 500 meters past Turn left at Harbour Street skiers are encouraged to the Townline on the left. This (the stoplight past Canadian enter the trails at south end picturesque forest trail is Tire) and drive to the end of the system, Note that no approximately 6 km. of the road. Park to the walking or snowshoeing is left behind the Golf Course allowed at Kolapore. Loree Forest Loop Clubhouse. Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain Hogg’s Falls The Blue Mountains — Eleventh Line Trails The Loree Forest has 7 km Schoonertown Trail Snowshoe 10 km of dedicated mammals on groomed and Trout Hollow Trail Collingwood — A series of un-groomed loop trail that is Wasaga Beach — A 3-6 km snowshoe trails, one of which track set trails. The Nordic Meaford — 14 km of small, un-groomed loop part of the Bruce Trail. Head un-groomed trail through trails connect to the Georgian up Mountain Road to the mixed forest and dunes is crosses southern Ontario’s Centre is equipped with ungroomed trails along the Trail. Deer sightings are roundabout, take the Scenic part of the Simcoe County longest Suspension Bridge. washrooms, a snack bar bighead river can be accessed common. Drive west on Caves Road turn and follow Trails system. Follow Mosley Reserve a guided night and a fireplace. Modern ski from Edwin St. (across from Mountain Road approxi- this road to Banks. Turn right Street in Wasaga Beach to snowshoe hike. Warm-up and snowshoe equipment is beautiful Joe Park) or from mately 2 km to the Eleventh and stay on this road until River Road West. Just over the cabin, waxing facilities, available to rent. the 7th Line. Take Highway equipment rentals, lessons, Line on your right. Go to the you see the sign for Loree. bridge, turn right onto Oxbow wasagabeachpark.com 26 west to Grey Road 12 and end of the road to park. Roadside parking is available. Park Drive and park in the lot and food service available. turn left at 7th Line. Parking is sceniccaves.com Eagle Adventure after Sideroad 13. Experiences Highlands Nordic Eagle Adventure Experiences Kolapore Uplands Located on the Niagara offers guided snowshoeing Wilderness Ski Trails SCENIC CAVES NATURE ADVENTURES Escarpment, Highlands Nordic under the stars, backcountry Explore 50 km of hosts amazing views of shoeshowing, customized un-groomed, marked nordic Georgian Bay and bountiful experiences and equipe- ski trails can be accessed nature. Enjoy 25 km of ski ment rentals. from Grey Road 2, south of trails (for both classic and eagleadventureexperiences.com Grey Road 19. Due to the vast skate) and 8 km of snowshoe trails. The Highlands 8000 square foot lodge is complete with cafeteria, meeting rooms, pro-shop, and rental shop The Scenic Caves Nordic Centre offering a full size range of boots, skis, and poles, for both Features 27kms of cross-country ski trails and10 kms of classic skiing and skate skiing. snowshoe trails on a 370 acre, 200 year old hardwood highlandsnordic.ca forest,on the Niagara Escarpment, near Collingwood. Winter Fun for the Entire Family Wasaga Nordic Centre Groomed Cross-Country Classic and Skate Ski Trails • 420 ft. The Dunes of Wasaga Suspension Bridge • Snowshoe Trails • Guided Night Snowshoe Beach Provincial Park is a Hikes • Rentals •Warming Hut with Hot Food and Beverages spectacular 800 hectare Season Passes • Lessons• Fabulous Panoramic Views • High backdrop to 30 km of cross- Altitude Snow Conditions country ski trails and an 8 km skate skiing trail. Enjoy a forest of oaks and towering sceniccaves.com Kolapore Uplands Wilderness Ski Trails pines and see the birds and 260 ScenicCaves Rd., BlueMountains 705446-0256 ext 223 8 1-888-227-8667 southgeorgianbay.ca 4 SEASON GUIDE 2019 the hamlet of Singhampton. Turn left from County Road 124 onto Milltown Road and follow the signs to this Conservation Area.

Devil’s Glen Provincial Park Clearview – This non-operating park, located on County Road 124 just west of Singhampton features the highest peaks along the Escarpment, 460 meters above sea level. Snowshoe out to the lookout platform and admire the steep bedrock gorge and sweeping view of the entire valley. The highest location in Southern Ontario, reaching an elevation of approx. 546 meters above sea level, lies about 4 km to the northwest on the Singhampton moraine, looking at Edward Lake.

The Night Vibe bluemountain.ca Blue Mountain Village is a magical winter wonderland set among Ontario small town archi- Snowmobiling In tecture at the base of the ski trails along the Niagara Escarpment. Stroll the beautiful streets South Georgian Bay and paths through the Village and around the Mill Pond lined with colourful lights and 50 Ontario has the world’s largest inter- shops and eateries open every day of the year. The Village is a lively centre all winter featuring connected snowmobile trail system with entertainment, events, horse-drawn wagon rides, fireworks, cozy fire pits and apres every day! more than 34,262 km of trails. Bring your sled and your family and head out on the many kilometres of groomed and well-marked on the right. Cross the road skiing or snowshoeing. It located on Grey Road 13 at trails in South Georgian Bay. Our region and enter the trail through follows the route of the the Village of Eugenia. If the includes two Ontario Federation of Snowmo- a fence opening next to the original northern railway parking lot is full, park at the bile Clubs (OFSC) Districts, Districts 8 and 9. emergency services building. along the southern shore of Eugenia Emporium and walk Ontario law requires every recreational sled Georgian Bay. Each kilometre down the hill. Snowshoe entering an OFSC Prescribed Trail to have and The Georgian Trail throughout the trail is signed along the Bruce Trail at the display a valid snowmobile trail permit. Collingwood – The Blue and maps are located at edge of the waterfall. ofsc.on.ca Mountains – Meaford — The major access points. 34 km un-groomed linear Hoggs Falls District 8 & 9 trail is the perfect place for Eugenia Falls This little gem in the Beaver Comprising Simcoe County “Ride More, uncomplicated cross-country This conservation area is Valley is accessible off Drive Less” in OFSC District 8 and OFSC Highway 4, west of Grey District 9. This popular winter playground Road 13. Follow the signs to located west of Lake Simcoe is consis- the parking lot and enjoy an tently blessed with an abundance of lake easy snowshoe to a secluded effect snow due to its close proximity to waterfall. With the cascades Georgian Bay. View breathtaking outlooks of ice, winter is a particularly of the picturesque Niagara Escarpment, beautiful time of year to visit rolling rural countryside, lakeside shore- 766 Mountain Rd. these waterfalls. The trail lines, wooded areas and open fields. The Collingwood, ON carries on past the waterfall trails connect many small towns and well and does a loop back to the serviced rural and lakeshore communi- Corner of Mountain Road parking lot. ties with a combined 4800 km of scenic, groomed trails. Free trailer parking and & Osler Bluff Road Nottawasaga Bluffs staging at Station Park 7259 Highway 26 in Clearview – Here you will Stayner, conveniently located on the B Trail. 705 718 7737 find a series of snowshoe District 8: most.on.ca & Snowmobiling Districts 8 and 9 705 441 4109 trails located just east of District 9: ofscdistrict9.ca www.bonniedorgelo.com 10 1-888-227-8667 southgeorgianbay.ca 4 SEASON GUIDE 2019

March Break at Blue

Creemore Frozen in Time dancing, fireworks show and Santa Claus Parade Ice Festival much more. December 7 December 27-29 Blue Mountain Village Santa and other guests The Ice Sculpture Celebration, bluemountainvillage.com parade through the quaint Canada’s only historic ice village of Creemore. sculpture event, will feature Collingwood Family Jam Creemore more than 30 sculptures February 17 discoverclearview.ca throughout the downtown. A day of free fun and healthy activity presented Collingwood by community partners. Free 2019/2020 EVENTS Olde Fashioned collingwooddowntown.com gym and pool programming, Christmas Winter a family curling open house, December 7 NOVEMBER 2019 Wasaga Beach Blumination Dream Trail FEBRUARY 2020 outdoor skating, arts and Santa Claus Parade & November 30-January 5 Family activities, artisan crafts and more. Christmas Starts in Tree Lighting The Blumination Dream market, chestnuts roasting Winterama Collingwood Collingwood – Events & November 23 on an open fire, visit with Trail is a one-kilometer, January 31 - February 2 collingwood.ca Santa Claus Parade The parade starts at illuminated winter stroll Santa and his reindeer, November 16 The Greatest Little Show in Dunkerron and ends at the through the Village, Thornbury’s warm welcome Visit with Santa’s reindeer- Snow featuring family fun. RecPlex. Countdown the around the Mill Pond and special charm. MARCH 2020 in-training, Living Christmas New Lowell Tree Lighting in the Oakview and straight through your The Blue Mountains Windows, Christmas Market, discoverclearview.ca/winterama March Break at Blue Woods plus sing carols, go imagination. It’s a holiday oldefashionedchristmas.com plus the magical nighttime March 9-17 skating, get photos with celebration every day Adventure and fun on and off Santa Claus parade and Snowman Mania Santa and refreshments. of the week! the slopes at Blue Mountain fireworks. February 14-17 with activities, live music, Wasaga Beach Blue Mountain Village Collingwood Celebrating its 13th wasagabeach.com bluemountainvillage.ca interactive performances, Collingwooddowntown.com anniversary! Four days fireworks and more. packed with family activities, Funderland Blue Mountain Village Glamapalooza DECEMBER 2019 fabulous music, Superdogs, bluemountainvillage.com November 21 November 24 chili cook-off, community Gather up the girls and come A Christmas celebration for Stayner partners, rock-solid wrestling Clearview Health & and have some fun in Thorn- families with kids games, Santa Claus Parade and more. Leisure Show entertainment, activities, December 7 bury. Participating shops are Wasaga Beach March 21 crafts, treats and incredible Santa and other guests Bring the family and learn open late just for the ladies snowmanmania.com and each has a surprise up community partners to get parade through the quaint about community sports, their sleeve. you in the holiday spirit. village of Stayner. recreational programs and Family Day Weekend local health providers: with The Blue Mountains Wasaga Beach Stayner February 15-17 over 35 vendors there will be glamapalooza.ca wasagabeach.com discoverclearview.ca A weekend of active something for everyone. adventure and entertainment. Clearview FOR MORE EVENT LISTINGS AND TO SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY EVENTS EMAIL SOUTHGEORGIANBAY.CA Scavenger hunt, groove discoverclearview.ca

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