Collingwood is situated a short drive from Toronto and is fastly becoming one of Ontario’s finest Four Seasons place to live. It is a historic shipbuilding town which has seen steady growth over recent years turning it into a great place to live, work and play.
This wonderful community is positioned on the tranquil shores of Georgian Bay and located within minutes of some of the finest skiing in Southern Ontario, whether that is at Blue Mountain Resort or one of the prestigious private ski clubs located close by in Craigleith.
This area is rich in recreational amenities and has attracted visitors from all over the world, some of whom have relocated here full time. Others have purchased secondary homes and condos on the water for the summer months, while during the winter ski chalets. With its myriad of trails, including the Bruce Trail and Georgian Trail, this area has also attracted those who prefer to bike, hike, cross country ski or snow shoe.
Within Collingwood we are fortunate to have a vast range of food choices from the fast food variety to high end restaurants that offer high quality fare at affordable prices. The town also showcases a number of local artists and there are many studios and shops to be found where you can purchase amazing works of art.
Intrawest Village at Blue Mountain with its hotels, restaurants and shops is ideal for conferences and vacationing. The ski hills at the Blue offer a variety of activities for all the family right from beginner skiers/boarders to the terrain park enthusiast. In the summer months the ski hills turn into mountain bike trails and the gondola ride that takes avid hikers and bikers up to the top of the escarpment.
Thornbury with its beautiful marina and worlds class golf courses (Lora Bay and Georgian Bay Club) can be found just a short drive. There are also many public golf course’s dotted throughout the area and many situated within easy reach.
To the east you can be found some of the longest freshwater beaches in the world known as Wasaga Beach where you can twinkle your toes in the clear blue waters and watch the amazing sunsets over the the Georgian Bay.
With all the development along the waterfront within the recent years Collingwood has some amazing Condominiums and Town-homes that are perfect for younger families and empty nesters/retirees that want to live in this beautiful part of the country.
With excellent schools and plenty of outdoor activities for small families, Collingwood can be the perfect home for you and your children.
Explore Real Estate in Collingwood
If you would like to get to know more about Collingwood and what it has to offer contact Christine Smith a REALTOR® who specializes in this community.
Helping you buy and sell real estate in Collingwood is what I specialize in. Now that you know more about this neighbourhood, the only question that remains – can I help you buy or can I help you sell?