Collingwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Collingwood which includes heritage architecture
Collingwood showing street scenes and heritage architecture
Collingwood which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
Collingwood
Collingwood showing a house

This attractive town in southern Ontario is a gateway to some of the area’s ski resorts, and blends fascinating history with beaches, parks and outdoor recreation.

With year-round outdoor pursuits, festivals and a vibrant food scene, Collingwood’s attractions are varied and celebrated with pride. The town’s natural scenery ranges from tree-lined parks and rocky beaches to the lake waters of Georgian Bay.

Downtown Collingwood, home to heritage buildings, boutique stores and restaurants, is pleasant to explore on foot. Discover 150 years of maritime history at the Collingwood Museum. Spot work by local artists at Collingwood Town Hall and then check out the street murals that adorn buildings on Hurontario Street. Enjoy people-watching from the outdoor terraces of the downtown cafés.

Within a short walking distance from downtown Collingwood you can experience the town’s natural beauty. Stroll among tall coniferous and deciduous trees at Collingwood Arboretum. Find picnic areas and watch local fisherman at Harbourview Park. Enjoy great views of Collingwood Harbour and nearby mountains from Millennium Park. Find more picnic sites, superb sunset viewpoints and a popular swimming and windsurfing beach at Sunset Point Park.

Weaving through Collingwood’s downtown, parks and waterfront is the Collingwood Trails Network. Walk or bike the trails during the summer and enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Travel on foot, bike or snowshoe along the 21-mile (34-kilometre) Georgian Trail, which stretches between Collingwood and Meaford, on the southwest banks of Georgian Bay.

For more outdoor adventures, visit Collingwood Scenic Caves. Walk into millennia-old caves, learn about native tribes, hike to observation decks and thrill to the zip-line ride. Experience Ontario’s Apple Country and its famous apple pie on the Apple Pie Trail.

Throughout the year Collingwood hosts an eclectic schedule of events. Summer happenings range from a wake-boarding competition to a farmers’ market and an Elvis Presley impersonator festival. Visit in winter for the ice sculpting contest.

Collingwood is about a 2-hour drive north of Toronto. The picturesque setting makes getting around enjoyable on foot, skis, snowmobile and rental car or bike. Collingwood is also the gateway to the Blue Mountain Ski Resort.

Living Water Resort and Spa

Living Water Resort and Spa

3.5 out of 5
9 Harbour Street East, Collingwood, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Collingwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,329 reviews)
"Nice resort and lot of attractions on walking distance"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Living Water Resort and Spa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood by IHG

2.5 out of 5
500 HUME STREET, Collingwood, ON
The price is ฿3,256 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,256
฿3,826 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Collingwood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,433 reviews)
"Room was clean, bathroom very nice, love the walk in shower instead of a bath tub. Parking was great. Breakfast was very good. Staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood by IHG
Living Stone Golf Resort

Living Stone Golf Resort

3 out of 5
19 Keith Ave, Collingwood, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,675 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿5,675
฿6,909 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf resort in Collingwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,042 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, had some construction when we went but it wasnt bad Would definately go back, very nice place"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Living Stone Golf Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Downtown Collingwood Condos

Downtown Collingwood Condos

3 out of 5
146 Hurontario St, Collingwood, ON
Stay at this 3-star condo in Collingwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and climate control. Popular attractions Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Scandinave Spa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Only suggestions: name coffee pot type in listing. Provide coffee filters for the pot. Hooks for clothing in bedrooms. Hooks in bathroom for wet towels. When you send door code send apt number A or B. Also how to access they back ally. Address is not on front or back of building. Put 219 on back ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Downtown Collingwood Condos
The Nordic -Central Collingwood Condo

The Nordic -Central Collingwood Condo

3 out of 5
11 Dawson Dr, Collingwood, ON
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Collingwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Blue Mountain Ski Resort and ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"The unit was very quiet for sleeping, the bed firm and comfortable. my wife and I were very satisfied with the overnight experience. The only downside was it appeared someone had cooked fresh fish in the unit and the smell, immediately apparent as soon as the door was opened, lingered through our ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

The Nordic -Central Collingwood Condo
Rivergrass Condos

Rivergrass Condos

3.5 out of 5
115 Fairway Ct, The Blue Mountains, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star ski condo in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Scandinave ...
9/10 Wonderful! (205 reviews)
"Mountain view from village was great. Layout of condo perfect. Condition needs a bit of updating"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Rivergrass Condos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Love the vibe from Hurontario St shopping and the Farmer's Market