Collingwood Beer Dinner on June 7th, 2017

Ring in spring at the Collingwood Beer Dinner. Hosted by The Collingwood Brewery and partnered with Tesoro Restaurant & Chef Tony, this unique menu promises an Italian twist to be paired with The Collingwood Brewery's local selection of craft beers.

Doors open at 6:30pm. First course served at 7pm. Tickets: $60 each include: plated dinner with beer pairings at each course and 1 pint of choice upon arrival at the brewery. 

Purchase tickets online or at The Collingwood Brewery. For questions or for more information please email info@thecollingwoodbrewery or call (705) 444-2337.

Taste of the Town - Do you have your tickets yet?

Join us for Collingwood’s original premier culinary fundraiser on June 4th at Sunset Point Park! Enjoy culinary delights from over 20 local top chefs, beverages from around the world, and incredible entertainment all in an afternoon on Georgian Bay.  Tickets are now on sale for only $135 (with a charitable tax receipt of $95). You can purchase them here or call 1-800-838-3006. In it’s 15th year this local culinary fundraiser is not to be missed. We have raised over $500,000 with this event and all proceeds go to the local organizations that Rotary supports, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Home Horizon and the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital.

Winemaker's Dinner at Bruce Wine Bar

Upcoming Winemaker's Dinner at Bruce Wine Bar featuring Chef Shaun J. Edmonstone and Tenuta Santome' #winemakers dinner #thornbury #thisisthornbury. Call 519.599.1112 for tix.

Springlicious hits Copper Blues in the Blue Mountain Village

Shoulder season is a great time to enjoy lots of dining promos in the region and one of our faves is Springlicious at Copper Blues in the Blue Mountain Village.

How can you help Save the Nottawasaga Lighthouse? Eat cookies, dance and more....

There are 5 great fundraising events coming to Collingwood to help raise funds for the Nottawasaga Lighthouse.  Starting with the sale of Paula's Pantry Lighthouse cookies on March 21.

Launch party for an Andrew Peycha limited edition print - Nottawasaga Lighthouse on March 28 from 7 to 9 pm at The Huron Club. Prints are $125.00 each, unframed.  Each print is on acid free paper and fade resistant ink has been used.  Only 200 prints will be available.  Print size is 18" x18" . After March 28, prints will be available at Georgian Frame Gallery, Skelton Galleries, The Loft Gallery in Thornbury and on-line.

The first Yard Sale of the year will be held at the Collingwood Youth Centre  at 76 First St in Collingwood on Saturday  April 8 from 8 am to 1 pm.  Proceeds towards restoration of the Nottawasaga Lighthouse. To donate, good useable items phone 705-443-7664  or email Items may be dropped off at the Youth Centre between 9 am and 7 pm on Friday, April 7.

On Saturday, May 13, the Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society presents "You Light Up My Life", a Dance and Silent Auction at the Georgian Bay Hotel.  Dance to the music of Strange Potatoes and enjoy a sumptuous buffet prepared by Gustav's.  The evening all begins with cocktails and appetizers from 6 to 7, followed by dinner from 7 to 8:30. Come early to view the many silent auction items that have been generously donated by area merchants. Tickets are $75 a person (includes a $25 tax receipt) and may be purchased at Georgian Bay Hotel, Skelton Galleries, Collingwood Olive Oil, Farm to Table, on-line or by calling 705-443-7664.

Tattoo Day in Collingwood is on Saturday, May 27. Come out to one of the three tattoo parlours in town, Collingwood Tattoo Company,  Steel n Ink or Idols and Anchors and get your ink on in support of the Nottawasaga Lighthouse. Tattoos are only $50 with half going to the NLPS. Choose from a variety of nautical designs.  The event runs from 11 am to 7 pm.  Be adventurous. "get a tat" and support the Lighthouse.

To read more about the History of the Nottawasaga Lighthouse click here

March Break Camp

Does your child enjoy outdoor adventures? Do they enjoy exploring nature? Do they enjoy being active all day long? Explorations Green March Break Camp is made for them! Under the guidance of our trained camp counselors, campers will discover different relationships between people and our environment while exploring nature during the winter months. Campers will enjoy activities such as snowshoeing through the various George Christie Nature Trails, geocaching, participating in both outdoor and indoor sports and physical activities, indoor swimming, birdhouse building and painting, learning gardening skills, cooking organic and healthy snacks (vegan-friendly, gluten-free, nut-free), and much more!

Explorations Green March Break Camp offers campers a unique experience to explore, challenge themselves, collaborate with others and discover in a fun and safe environment. Over the years, we have found that campers increase physical activity, engage better with nature and the outdoors, and develop long-lasting relationships with other campers and our counselors.

Our Head Camp Counselor, Lea Pankhurst will be hosting Explorations Green March Break Camp out of Pretty River Academy, located at 11521 ON-26, Collingwood. Camp will run between March 13th and 17th. Drop off time is 8:30 am and pick up is at 4:30 pm. Tuesday and Thursday, campers will be swimming at Centennial pool so be sure to pack their swim trunks! Camp fees are $190/week or $45/daily. Camp will sell out quick so be sure to sign up now! Register at our website.  

Love a Valentine's Cabaret

There are a dozen reasons to RUN to buy your tickets to Theatre Collingwood's February 13th Cabaret, appropriately titled "LOVE".  That is, the show will have 12 of Canada's most sought after musical theatre performers on the stage for one night only.  Executive Director, Erica Angus, and Musical Director, Chris Tsuchiuchi, are delighted with the cast of performers who have stepped up to support this annual (fund raiser) cabaret.

"Each year we reach out to our friends in the theatre community and I am always overwhelmed by the response", said Angus.  "Performers take time out of their busy schedules to come to Collingwood to support Theatre Collingwood and put on a fantastic show for us."

This year's cabaret will include performances from such accomplished performers as Alana Hibbert (Stratford Festival), Adrian Marchuk (Jersey Boys), George Masswohl (Stratford, Shaw, Broadway), Sharron Matthews (Mean Girls, Hairspray, Canada Sings), Tracy Michailidis (Stratford, Shaw, Charlottetown Festival, Broadway), Shannon Taylor (Stratford Festival), David Ball (Shaw Festival), and more including Collingwood's very own, Craig Ashton (Canadian Opera Company, Stratford Festival).

Audiences can expect an evening of great songs and incredible voices, concluding with a huge group number involving all 12 singers plus the band. The Historic Gayety Theatre stage will be filled! Tickets are $45 (includes HST), or for $85 you can upgrade to the very popular RED CARPET TICKETS which include premium seating, a partial tax receipt, and a post-show reception with the stars at PIE Restaurant including food and a beverage. Theatre Collingwood is a not-for-profit theatre company with charitable status,  and wishes to thank our Production Sponsor, Harrison Denture Clinic.

For more information on the performers or to book tickets call 705-445-2200 or visit our website.