New Years Eve for the whole family at Blue Mountain Resorts. For tickets visit www.bluemountain.ca or newyearsatblue.ca
Friday, December 18, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
4 New Places to eat around town
We’ve got new places to eat around town and they all offer
something different:
In Craigleith the ShaleRock Coffee House. Offering light
fare, gourmet coffee, tea and frozen delicacies made by Chef Patrick to go.
Located in the Mac’s Milk plaza in Craigleith right beside Shan Home and gift.
As the name suggests Gustav’s offers classic chophouse fare
with a modern touch. “We started designing the menu by including the best
steaks you can buy, added in 100 years experience from the back of the house and
offer professional service and presentation from the front of the house
staff. I’m very excited to be bringing
back classic tableside service of Chateaubriand and Caesar salad.’ Says
Executive Chef Jeff Anderson. The bar includes an extensive wine list, local craft brews
and signature cocktails. Located in the lobby of the newly renovated Georgian
Bay Hotel & Conference at 10 Vacation Drive in Collingwood.
Delicious Burgers served on Chef Patrick Buns. Located at 316 Hume Street in
Collingwood. Open 7 days from 11:00am –
7:30pm 
A great new addition to Hurontario Street in Downtown
Collingwood. Everything you’d want from
a fish and chips restaurant. Lots of
local craft brew on tap, plus a very decent wine list! Located at 208 Hurontario Street.
We hope you enjoy your dining experience at any one of these new fine establishments. We sure did.
Happy Chomping!
Julie Card
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Santa Claus is coming to Collingwood’s Downtown!
This
Christmas season all kids (big and small) will have an opportunity to visit
with Santa in his big sleigh when he comes to downtown Collingwood on Saturday,
November 28, December 5, 12 and 19. It is with great pleasure that we
announce that Santa will be available for all to give him their wish lists
beside town hall from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Saturdays leading up to
his big night.
On
Saturday November 28th, December 5th and 19th,
there will be a special surprise! You won’t want to miss Santa’s reindeer in
training, as they will be joining Santa at town hall. We are never sure
who will be there; maybe you’ll be able to tell if they are descendants of
Blitzen, Dasher or Donner. The reindeer trainers will be on hand to
answer all your reindeer questions.
After
you have given your wish list to Santa, why not take the opportunity to explore
some of the eighty plus boutique shops and artisans that downtown Collingwood
has to offer. Bursting with holiday decor and gift ideas, you never know
what you will find, even for all those hard to buy for on your list. Then
reward yourself with something to please your palette from one of the more than
thirty restaurants. This holiday season, come downtown, and come home for
the holidays.
For
more information on events, activities and the businesses in Downtown Collingwood
please visit our website at www.collingwooddowntown.com
or call 705-445-5595.
Monday, November 16, 2015
10 REASONS TO START CHRISTMAS IN COLLINGWOOD DOWNTOWN
10 REASONS TO START CHRISTMAS IN
COLLINGWOOD DOWNTOWN
The Fun Starts @ 10am with the Christmas Market!
The Fun Starts @ 10am with the Christmas Market!
Join us in Downtown Collingwood on Saturday November 21st to
celebrate the start of the Christmas Season.
It’s a magical day that starts at 10am and goes into the early evening,
featuring magical events for the whole family and a great chance to buy some
great gifts too.
1. Christmas Market 10
am – 4 pm
Begin the day by visiting our Farmers’ Market vendors who
are joined by local artist and artisans bringing you the last of the seasonal
harvest, exceptional meats, preserves and baked goods. It’s the perfect way to
stock your pantry and buy some great gifts! The market is located in the public
square between the Tremont and the Collingwood Library, just off Simcoe Street
– both in European style huts and under the big tent.
2. Engage your kids’
imagination with FREE activities at the Library 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We’re getting ready to trim the tree with one-of-a-kind
decorations. Add a personal touch to
your Christmas tree by making your own ornament. Drop by the FreeSchools World
Literacy room (first floor of the library) to warm up and get creative. One
ornament per child; while supplies last.
3. Fresh from the
Fringe presentation of ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ 11:30 am/1:30 pm The ‘Fresh from the Fringe’ festival continues for its
second weekend at the Simcoe Street Theatre with the children’s show, ‘The
Emperor’s New Clothes’, at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Tickets are only $10 and are
available at the door.
4. Visit with Santa’s
Reindeer 1pm – 5 pm
Santa’s reindeer in training will also be joining us for the
day as they bring holiday wishes from the North Pole – a delight for both young
and old. Located in front of the Town Hall the reindeer and their keepers will
answer your questions about Santa’s special training techniques as he prepares
for the ‘big night’.
5. Dancing Windows 4 pm
– 5 pm
Explore Downtown Collingwood’s window fronts as FleetWood
Dance Centre fills them with live ‘Nutcracker’ dancers. Make sure to check out the specials
participating stores are featuring inside.
6. Silver Stick Hockey
Tournament at the Arena
The Silver Stick Hockey Tournament is a tradition sure to
bring great hockey to town. Located at
the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena, the tournament is an International Regional
Qualifier. Visit http://silverstick.org/Tournaments/1067/Collingwood_Regional to see the complete schedule.
7. Sip on Apple Cider
Around a Crackling Fire 10:00 am – 4:00pm
This is apple country, and what finer way to start Christmas
than sipping on a mug of our very own locally produced cider in company with
friends and family, the scent of woodsmoke in the air, and the warmth of a crackling fire. Buy your cider at the Collingwood Community
Food Co-op at 65 Simcoe and then stroll over to the fire located just beside
the Tremont.
8. Santa Claus Parade 5
pm
Santa Claus will be in the Parade so be sure to be ready to
cheer at 5 p.m. ! Anticipation begins as the annual Santa Claus parade makes it
way north along Hurontario Street from Fourth to First Streets. This year’s magical theme is ‘Christmas in
Motion…. celebrating the fun you have with family and friends during the
holiday’. The parade will feature floats and music, highlighting the joys of
Christmas celebrations … the warmth and magic of celebrating the special time
of the year with friends and family. The Parade will finish with the jolly old
elf arriving in town in his very special sleigh… follow behind him as he makes
his way down the street towards the town’s Christmas tree.
9. Light Up Your
Christmas Spirit
Join Santa at the Federal Building, just south of Loblaw
Great Food, and witness the official lighting of our own Town Christmas tree to
mark the arrival of the festive season.
Head over to the Federal Building immediately after the Santa Claus parade.
10. Fireworks!
Following the parade, the day’s activities will end with a
bang as fireworks fill the sky, marking the official beginning of the Christmas
season in Downtown Collingwood. The Fireworks display is presented by PyroWorld
and sponsored by Karen Fritz, Mortgage Broker, CENTUM Alternative Mortgages
Ltd.
For further information, call 705-445-5595 or visit
www.collingwooddowntown.com.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Massive Sale at Christie's in Downtown Collingwood
Massive Sale at Christie’s
In anticipation of an exciting announcement, Christie’s
Clothing located in beautiful, historic Downtown Collingwood is holding a
massive sale. Shoppers can enjoy between
30%-70% for the month of November at 91 Hurontario Street. This is an excellent opportunity to kick
start your Holiday shopping.
All summer and fall stock is now on sale including a wide selection of men’s, ladies and children’s clothing, cashmere sweaters, outerwear, sleepwear, shoes, slippers and accessories. Shoppers can choose from name brands including Lacoste™, Lacoste Sport™, Rainforest™, Acorn™, Levi’s™, Tribal™, Quartz™, Royal Robbins™, Aventura™, Foxcraft™ and more.
Stop by today for the best selection of colours and
sizes. We look forward to serving you! We are open Monday to Saturday 9-5:30 and on
Sunday 12-4.
Christie’s Clothing, 91-93 Hurontario Street, Collingwood ON
705.445.2761
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Beautiful Fountain at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
This gorgeous video of the fountain at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino shows the highlight of our recent trip to Las Vegas. Dan and I were in Vegas for an annual
Constant Contact Conference called OneCon (…if you only go to one conference
this year…make it OneCon). The
conference was 3 days of learning sessions and collaboration with our Constant
Contact colleagues and we came back thoroughly enthusiastic and armed with new
information to share about Engagement Marketing.
On our last night in Vegas we went to the ‘strip’
and had a lovely dinner on the terrace at Mon Amie Gabi (located under the 1/5th
sized exact replica of the Eiffel Tower) right across from the Bellagio Hotel and
the spectacular fountain view . So while
this video has nothing to do with Collingwood and surrounds directly, I’m proud
of Dan for embracing technology and taking such a great video from his iPhone plus we're very pleased to return to ‘home sweet home’ loaded (no pun intended)
with great information to share with local small business owners and non-profit
organizations.
And what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas! There's a video of me dancing out there somewhere EEK!
Julie
Card
Business
Manager & Partner
705.444.3453
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Great Stuff to do on Grey Road 2
Fall is one of our favourite times to get out and about
especially on road trips that overlook the Beaver Valley. It’s a gorgeous and delicious time to
experience all things fall with the beautiful colours and delicious flavours of
the season. This time we decided to
check out Grey Road 2.
We started our drive by heading up Grey Road 19 which took
us to Grey Road 2. At the intersection
we made a left hand turn, and just past Ice River Springs on your right you’ll
see a little bridge that goes over the Upper Beaver River…right after that,
hang a right into the parking area to find the Feversham Gorge. If you click here we’ve included a link that
describes in more detail the flora, fauna and type of hike – please note that
proper hiking boots or shoes are required. The hiking is trail is 1.9 Kilometres on the
main trail and a great way to start the day.
After our hike we checked out the little hamlet of Feversham…found
a great new gift shop/emporium and stopped in at the General Store to buy a
drink.
Then we were off to the Ravenna Country Market which is at
the corner of Grey Road 2 and Grey Road 119. Can’t say enough about how fabulous this place
is. Fantastic presses sandwiches, lots
of gourmet to go frozen entrées, pies of all kinds, butter tarts galore and
what I think is the best best best chocolate cake ever made in the world. This is coming from a self-proclaimed
chocoholic (that’s me). Don’t let the
unassuming packaging fool you with the 9” x 9” square foil pan.
After lunch we decided a visit to Georgian Hills would be a great way to unwind and relax on their fabulous patio while sipping and
overlooking the vineyards.
Next we were off to T&K Ferri Orchards (the T stands for Tom and the K stands for Karen) to
grab some apples and they are incredible apples grown with what is referred to
as a Super Spindle technique.
What every you choose to do, we know you’ll love Grey Road
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