2020 COLLINGWOOD Community Activity Guide Spring & Summer Collingwood.ca • 705.444.2500 EXPLORE TABLE OF CONTENTS TOWN HALL INFORMATION 4 TRANSIT INFORMATION 5 A WELCOME PRC DEPARTMENT 6 FROM THE BUILD HEALTH INTO YOUR DAY 8 MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS COLLINGWOOD Arts & Crafts 10 Education 10 Welcome to Film 10 Collingwood’s Geneology 11 Spring & Summer Heritage 11 Horticulture 11 Community Activity Literary Arts 11 Guide! Performing Arts - Dance, Music, Drama 12 Technology 13 Our residents Visual Arts 13 have told us that recreation is a SPORTS & RECREATION PROGRAMS very important factor in their decision to make Aquatics 13 Collingwood their home; they want to live, work, Baseball 16 Bowling 16 and play here. We celebrate our incredible Southern Cards & Games 17 Georgian Bay environment, nestled at the base Car Club 17 of the Niagara Escarpment, with over 70km of Canine Training 17 trails and a picturesque waterfront. Our residents Childrens Recreational 17 and tourists embrace and thrive in the beauty and Fitness 18 richness of our four active seasons environs. Hockey 19 Lawn Bowling 19 Join me in welcoming the warmth and optimism of Paddling 19 Pickleball 22 another spring and summer season in Collingwood. Rowing 22 Rugby 23 In the pages of this Activity Guide, you will find the Sailing 23 incredible diversity of programs available to you in Slo-Pitch 23 our community. As a four season playground, we Skating 23 have something for everyone and challenge you to Soccer 24 embrace the opportunities on offer to you in the Tai Chi 24 warm weather. From the hills of the escarpment to Tennis 25 Ultimate Frisbee 25 the crystal clear water of Georgian Bay, enjoy hiking, Youth Recreational 25 biking, horseback riding, paddling, sailing, and Youth Nutrition 26 much more. Join the family-fun for our amazing arts and waterfront festivals this year. COLLINGWOOD TRAILS MAP 20-21 of Contents Table Collingwood welcomes you with open arms and PA DAYS, MARCH BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS 28 invites you to enjoy all we have to offer from the beauty of our natural amenities to the incredible LOCAL BUSINESS REC PROGRAMS 30 hospitality of our historic downtown shops and SPECIAL EVENTS restaurants. April 34 May 35 If you have any questions about Collingwood, June 35 please contact me or staff at Town Hall, or visit us at July 36 www.collingwood.ca. August 37 FEEDBACK Yours truly, Feedback? Good or bad, we want to know! Please let us know what you think of the 2020 Spring & Summer Community Activity Guide. Did we miss anything? Do you have recommendations for future editions? Visit www. collingwood.ca/contact and send us your thoughts. PLEASE NOTE: Brian Saunderson, Mayor Not all of the programs and events listed in the guide are Town of Collingwood municipally-run and therefore aren’t endorsed in any way by the municipality. TRAIL MAP CREDITS: Doug Burlock & Dave West 3 2020 TOWN HALL INFORMATION Photo courtesy of Dave West Photography. COUNCIL INFORMATION Members of the public are welcome to attend any meeting of Council or Committees of Council. An up-to-date Brian Saunderson, Mayor schedule can be found on our website or by asking at 705-445-1030 ext. 8000, [email protected] Town Hall. For more information on meetings of Council, and how to Connect to Collingwood, please visit Keith Hull, Deputy Mayor www.collingwood.ca/Connect. 705-445-1030 ext. 8001, [email protected] TOWN HALL CONTACTS Mariane McLeod, Councillor 705-445-1030 ext. 8002, [email protected] Collingwood Town Hall is located at 97 Hurontario Street in the downtown core. Regular office hours are Tina Comi, Councillor 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. The office is closed on statutory holidays. 705-445-1030 ext. 8003, [email protected] For general inquiries, please call Bob Madigan, Councillor 705-445-1030 or email [email protected] 705-445-1030 ext. 8004, [email protected] Municipal information, including a staff contact list, is Deb Doherty, Councillor available online at www.collingwood.ca/contact 705-445-1030 ext. 8005, [email protected] The mailing address for Town Hall is: Steve Berman, Councillor 97 Hurontario Street, P.O. Box 157, 705-445-1030 ext. 8006, [email protected] Collingwood, ON, L9Y 3Z5 /TownCollingwood Kathy Jeffery, Councillor 705-445-1030 ext. 8007, [email protected] @TownCollingwood Yvonne Hamlin, Councillor Experience Collingwood and celebrate everything that makes this region the TOWN HALL INFORMATION 705-445-1030 ext. 8008, [email protected] perfect place to live, work and play through our online community 4 2020 PRC Community Activity Guide 2020 TRANSIT INFORMATION Photo courtesy of Dave West Photography. COLLTRANS, THE TOWN OF ROUTE INFO COLLINGWOOD’S PUBLIC COLLTRANS For more information, including routes, please call TRANSIT SYSTEM 705-446-1196 or visit www.collingwood.ca/colltrans Colltrans provides a convenient alternative to TIMES FARES MONTHLY PASS driving within Collingwood. There are three regularly-scheduled transit routes. Bus service Monday-Friday Adults $2.00 Seniors Adults $40 operates on all days except statutory holidays. 6:30am-9pm & Students $1.50 Saturday 7am-9pm Children under Seniors & Buses are fully accessible and can be used for 5 years Free Students $30 wheelchairs, motorized scooters, pull-behind Sunday 9am-9pm shopping carts, as well as strollers and ski equipment. All buses are outfitted with bike racks COLLINGWOOD/WASAGA TRANSIT LINK which are available for use at no extra charge. Information can be found at www.simcoe.ca/Transit/Pages/Fare-Information.aspx FARE MANAGEMENT AND AUTOMATED STOP TIMES FARES MONTHLY PASS ANNOUNCEMENT SYSTEM Monday-Saturday $2 one way, $40 The Colltrans fare management system provides 6am-9pm non-transferrable transit riders with more flexibility by offering Sunday 7am-9pm fare types such as Smart Cards and multi-rider passes in addition to on-board purchases. The COLLINGWOOD/BLUE MOUNTAINS automated stop announcement system helps TRANSIT LINK meet accessibility requirements and improves For more information, including routes, please call rider experience by providing audio and visual 705-446-1196 or visit www.collingwood.ca/colltrans announcements of upcoming stops. Look for this TIMES FARES MONTHLY PASS system on all Colltrans, Transit Link, and Wasaga 7am-9pm $2 one way $40 Beach Transit routes. 7 days/week TRANSIT INFORMATION RED CROSS PARA TRANSIT For more information, including routes, please call 705- 721-3313 x5206 or visit www.collingwood.ca/colltrans TIMES FARES MONTHLY PASS Monday-Friday $2 N/A 7am-5pm ACE CABS ACCESSIBLE TAXI SERVICE On-demand accessible transportation within the Town of Collingwood. Hours of service are 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Users are no longer required to pre book the service from 6 pm - midnight. Rates will continue to run on a meter. SERVICE PHONE: 705-445-3300 (Follow prompts for shuttle service) SERVICE EMAIL: [email protected] TIMES FARES SERVICE AREA 24 hours a day, Metered rate Collingwood, The Blue 365 days a year Mountains, Clearview Township, Wasaga Beach. Additional destinations available upon request. collingwood.ca 5 2020 PRC DEPARTMENT WHAT WE DO The Town of Collingwood, Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) strives to enhance quality of life and promote healthy living in Collingwood by providing access to a wide range of recreational, cultural and active living opportunities. PRC facilitates sport, recreation and cultural initiatives throughout the community. Our department provides exciting recreational opportunities in our parks, trail system, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, along our waterfront and in our harbour on Georgian Bay. RECREATION SERVICE COMMUNITY SPACES FOR RENT REPRESENTATIVES The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department has several meeting rooms, facilities and parks available for use. The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Recreation Consider renting one of these spaces for your next Service Representatives (RSRs) are your direct line to function or gathering. Parks need only be booked if your our department. These friendly and helpful individuals function or event requires exclusive use of the space. Full are available by phone, email or in person, conveniently and partial park bookings are permitted. Call for current located at the Centennial Aquatic Centre at 451 rental rates 705-444-2500 ext. 3382 or view online at Third Street. They are available to answer or direct all www.collingwood.ca/culture-recreation-events. questions pertaining to the programs and services of the department and to receive feedback. Contact them today at 705-444-2500 ext. 3382 or [email protected]. AWEN’ CENTRE COLLINGWOOD BUSKER PROGRAM Are you a musician, artist, singer, dancer, juggler or other entertainer who would like to busk in downtown Collingwood this summer? Auditions for 2020 busking licenses will be held starting in April. All ages are welcome. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an The Awen’ Gathering Place is a space of sharing, adult. Successful applicants must obtain an annual license learning, teaching, ceremony, celebration and for $25 for Collingwood residents and $50 for non- contemplation created by the Town of Collingwood to residents to perform as often as you wish at designated advance recognition of the past and present Indigenous locations until December 31, 2020. Contact Peoples and their heritage legacy in Collingwood and [email protected] or 705-444-2500 x3414. the surrounding area. Awen’ is a Wendat word for “water”. For more information visit www.collingwood.ca/ PUBLIC ART PROGRAM awen-gathering-place. The Public Art Program aims to PRC DEPARTMENT enrich the lives of Collingwood residents and visitors by enhancing public spaces, promoting creativity, fostering cultural identity & pride and encouraging dialogue among citizens. To learn more about public art in Collingwood, visit the Public Art Map at www.collingwood.ca/publicart. 6 2020 PRC Community Activity Guide SPLASH PARTIES SIMCOE STREET THEATRE Celebrate your special occasion with a pool party at Centennial Aquatic Centre! Enjoy one hour in the pool and one hour in the party room with up to 25 guests for only $116 +HST.