Met Con Blue Mountain Adventure Race!

Met Con Blue Mountain Adventure Race!


The most insane obstacle adventure race on the planet

Saturday, June 15th from 9am - 4pm

Mud, Water, Fire, and even Snow!

Met Con Blue Mountain Adventure Race returns for the 3rd time to Blue Mountain Resort on Saturday, June 15th, 2013.

This Saturday, hundreds of the toughest recruits our fine country has to offer will once again descend upon Ontario’s largest mountain resort! Recruits will be both starting and finishing in the Blue Mountain Village, they've chosen from the 5km course or the brand new 10km (Full Metal Jacket), both courses taking them up, across and down some grueling mountain terrain, while having them endure hardcore obstacles, each one designed to make their victory feel that much sweeter when they cross the finish line, completing the mission we set our before them, to finish!

Competitors and spectators alike will enjoy a day packed full of all that the Met Con Blue event central at the Blue Mountain Village has to offer.

Met Con Blue Mountain Adventure Race is the perfect way to kick off summer! Join us on Saturday, June 15th!

Visit www.metconblue.com

Join us for the Met Con Blue Mountain Adventure Race, Satuday, June 15th!

What: To witness hundreds of recruits complete their mission of finishing the most insane mountain adventure race on the planet!

When: Heats begin at 9am and run every 1/2 hour until 2pm with 3 - 10km (Full Metal Jacket) heats going at 9:45am - 11:45am - 12:45pm.

Special Heroes Race at 12:00pm supporting Soldier On.

Where: Met Con Blue Mountain Adventure Race “Event Central”

Located at Blue Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain Village.

(Start/Finish line is located next to the Silver Bullet chairlift)

Registration area is in the Grand Central Lodge.

About Soldier On

Soldier On is a morale and welfare initiative of the Canadian Forces (CF). It was created in 2006 with the aim of empowering serving and retired Canadian Forces personnel with a permanent or chronic physical or mental health injury or illness to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle by providing resources and opportunities to participate in physical, recreational or sporting activities. It supports these personnel in increasing their independence, in developing new skills, in achieving goals and opening the door to other life opportunities. It furnishes an opportunity for them to socialize and explore common interests, and share learning experiences.

About Met Con Blue

100% Canadian, Met Con Blue - Mountain Adventure Race is the most insane 5km Mountain Adventure Race on the planet. Priding its self on grassroots leadership, Met Con Blue is dedicated to allowing all participants the ability to excel to the highest level of fun and fitness through challenge, sportsmanship and friendship. The companies unwavering commitment to holding the highest quality event will be seen not only in the course and obstacles, but in supporting events as well. Met Con Blue is truly an event for everyone. Can you handle it? For more information please visit www.metconrace.com and follow @MetConBlue

About Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus is a fitness icon, TV personality and entrepreneur who is recognized as one of the top sports entertainment athletes in the world through her achievements as a seven-time WWE Women’s Champion. Over the last decade, Stratus has dedicated her life to health and fitness, and has parlayed her success and passion into a recognized lifestyle brand. Stratusphere was officially launched with the opening of her yoga studio, the largest in Canada. Stratusphere Living, a yoga fitness product line created by Trish launched nationally in 2011 with the release of her first workout DVD ‘Stratusphere Yoga’ all of which reflect her core philosophy of achieving wellness through balanced living. For more information please visit www.trishstratus.com or follow @trishstratuscom

About Blue Mountain Resort

Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest mountain resort is nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Spanning over 700 acres, Blue Mountain has become the four-season destination of the North, visited by more than 1.5 million guests a year. Winter at the resort boasts 36 ski and snowboard trails enhanced by a world-class snowmaking system. Summer months offer the largest downhill mountain biking facility in Ontario, Monterra Golf course, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster and a private beach property among other seasonal attractions. Year-round the resort attracts visitors to more than 1,000 luxury accommodation units and 40 unique concept restaurants, bars and retail stores in our pedestrian village. 37,500 square feet of state-of-the-art conference space caters year-round to corporate meeting groups. Blue Mountain is 50% owned by Intrawest ULC. Visit www.bluemountain.ca for more information.

Great Line Up at The Blue Mountain Village this weekend including Fireworks - Yeay.

May 17th marks the official start of our green season at Blue Mountain Resort. We have a great slate of long weekend activities lined up for the weekend for guests of all ages.


Saturday through Monday almost all our green season attractions will be open from 10am to 8pm including:

• Gondola

• Ridge Runner

• Timber Challenge High Ropes

• Woodlot Low Ropes

• Cascade Putting Course

• Mountaintop Segway Tours

• Bike Rentals

• Climbing Wall

• Hiking

• Plunge! Aquatic Centre

• Monterra Golf


Village activities and entertainment all weekend long: www.bluemountainvillage.ca

• Fireworks over the mountain at 9:30pm on Saturday

• Firedancing in the Village Square at 9:30pm on Sunday

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Make a Splash at the Fifth Annual Plunge! Community Day on Sunday, May 26th, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us at Plunge! Aquatic Centre on Sunday, May 26th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the fifth annual Plunge! Community Day. Admission during the event is only $2.00 + HST per person and includes full access to the indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, water slides, and child-friendly play areas.

Enter for a chance to win a selection of amazing Community Day raffle prizes and take part in water games, such as surf board shake off challenges and cannon ball contests. U Pick Parties will be on hand making fantastic balloon creations for Community Day guests. Visitors can learn more about popular Plunge! summer camps and experience tutorials of the new Leadership in Training program at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

All proceeds raised through entry fees, raffle and balloon creations are donated to the Blue Mountain Village Foundation.

What: Fifth Annual Plunge! Community Day

$2:00 + HST admission per person plus raffles, contests and entertainment

All proceeds raised go to the Blue Mountain Village Foundation

Summer camp tutorial from 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

When: Sunday, May 26, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Plunge! Aquatic Centre

220 Mountain Drive

Blue Mountains, Ontario

L9Y 0V9

Beside the Westin Trillium House, in the heart of the Blue Mountain Village

For more information visit www.plungebluemountain.ca .

About Plunge!

Plunge!,is the region’s only community water adventure attraction and is inspired by the tradition of cottage-style boathouses. Indoor-outdoor pools, indoor water playground, hot tubs, rope swing, dock and slides are sure to provide year-round fun. Or, if you prefer, simply watch all the action from the comfort of your dock chair. Plunge! has something for everyone, infant to senior. With swimming lessons, water fitness, and more, kids of all ages will have fun, as will the adults in the family. Visit plungebluemountain.ca for more information.

About Blue Mountain Village Foundation

The Blue Mountain Village Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our local communities through its financial support of charitable organizations with special consideration given to children and family programs.

Congratulations to the Wasaga Beach Business Award Winners

Athena Award


Susan Irvine – Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc.



Professional Service Business of the Year

Pinpoint Media Design



Business of the Year

Boston Pizza



Community Involvement Award

Canadian Tire



Entrepreneur of the Year

David Harrison – Auto-Tech ‘N Tire



Employee of the Year Award Nominees

Jenn Manuge – Boston Pizza

Krista Young - Waterside Retirement Lodge Inc.

Lisa Boysen – Kirby’s Complete Flooring Centre



Winner & Special Mention - Employee of the Year Award

Lisa Boysen – Kirby’s Complete Flooring Centre



Young Business Person of the Year

Dr. Peter Wilson - Beach Chiropractic & Wellness Centre



Best Boss of the Year Nominees

Brenda Lougheed – Wasaga Flowers

Christina Georgas – Georgian Circle Family Restaurant

Don Sorensen – Body ‘n Balance Physiotherapy

Dr. Sarah Adams – Beach Chiropractic & Wellness Centre

Elizabeth Skinner - Travel Time Travel Agency

Krista Young – Waterside Retirement Lodge Inc.

Marcel Doreleyers – Canadian Tire



Winner & Special Mention - Best Boss of the Year

Marcel Doreleyers – Canadian Tire



Citizen Of The Year Award

Walter Borthwick


Gene Langevin Award – 25+ Years In Business

Elizabeth Skinner – Travel Time Travel Agency

Wally & Lorrie Harvie – Ad-Vantage Signs

Barbara & Tom Stefan – Kora Cottages



Customer Service Excellence Certificates

Arlene March – TD Canada Trust

Auto-Tech ‘N Tire

Barbara Curtis - Beauty in the Beach

Bayview Mechanics

Beach Chiropractic and Wellness Centre

Canadian Tire

Cindy Rosebrugh – The Cutting Edge Hairstyling & Day Spa

Coffee Time

Crystal Rawn - TD Canada Trust

David Harrison – Auto-Tech ‘N Tire

Euro-Lex Bistro & Deli

Georgian Circle Family Restaurant

IDA Wasaga Beach Pharmacy

John & Marjorie - Bells Maple Park Ltd.

K.B. Adamson

Krista Young - Waterside Retirement Lodge Inc.

Laurie Renaud - Boston Pizza

Michelle Wolf – Pinpoint Media Design

One Stop Auto

Real Canadian Superstore

Saga Resort

Suzanne DeGasperis – Scotiabank

Tim Hortons

Travel Time Travel Agency

Wasaga Beach Foodland

Wasaga Beach YMCA

Wasaga Casual Wear & Boutique

Wasaga Resource Services Inc.

Waterside Retirement Lodge Inc.

Mother's Day Dining and other Great Ideas

With Mother's Day coming up this weekend you might want to think about making reservations at your favourite restaurant.  Click here to check out a list of all of the fabulous and unique dining options in our area.

Scenic Caves is running a Mother’s Day Special: Saturday May 11 & Sunday May 12, 2013, Mothers receive: FREE Park Admission with paid child admission (ages 3 – 17) (Caves/Suspension Bridge/Mini-golf package) and Sunday May 12 (only) Mothers AND families receive: $30 off Eco Adventure Tours for Mom and each family member. Visit Scenic Caves 


Scandinave Spa is always a favourite but especially great for busy moms that really need some ‘me’ time once in a while. Visit Scandinave

Free Spirit Tours is holding a fund raiser this weekend in support of Free Spirit Gardens. This is an amazing way to spend some family time together for Mother’s Day Weekend! Lots of fun, great for beginners. It’s a 2 hour paddle from Epping to Heathcoat. Free Spirit Tours provides all of the gear $40pp or $20pp for kids under 12. Chili lunch is included. Call 519.599.2268 or E-mail freespiritgardens@gmail.com to book your spot.

Cheers to all the moms out there!

Creative Choices for the Allergy Diet

Well, now that the weather is getting a little better we were Out & About this weekend and one of the places we discovered at the Get Growing Garden and Home Show at the Beaver Valley Arena was this amazing place called Chreative Choices for the Allergy Diet.  We purchased some gluten free brownies, bread and breakfast buns.  WOW!  The brownies never made it home...we ate them in the car.  The breakfast buns with blueberries were fantastic and the bread was the best gluten free bread we have tried to date!  Check them out at Creative Choices for the Allergy Diet

The Collingwood UPS Store Celebrates 3 Years

On April 1, 2013, The UPS Store, Collingwood, celebrates three years under the ownership of Mary-Ann Biersteker.  Mary-Ann and her staff welcome all customers, new and old, to come to the store for our Customer Appreciation Specials. 

• 1000 full colour business cards from $39.95
• Colour copies for $0.35 (no minimum, letter size)
• Black & White copies for $0.05  (no minimum, letter size)

The UPS Store is the pick up depot for MyCollingwood.ca Double Dollars Gift Certificates.

Special Programming for Kids at Blue Mountain

In a response to the potential strike occurring on Friday January 11th, 2013, Blue Mountain is offering a one day special for families who may need care for school age children. This special rate of $99+tax, a $50 savings of the regular price includes:


• Supervised care between 8am - 5pm

• Lessons on-hill 10am-3pm

• Lift Ticket and Rentals (if required)

• Lunch at South Base Lodge

• Kids must be between the ages of 6-12 at time of registration

Call 877-445-0231 or 705-445-0231 and speak to our Leisure and Travel Representatives to reserve your spot now!