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INTHISISSUE FEATURES 16 Riding Revolution!

Why cycling is booming in Southern Georgian Bay, what it means and what the future holds.

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26 Business Cycle Local businesses are reaping the benefits of the cycling boom, and cyclists are reaping the benefits of an array of services and amenities.

BY JANET LEES

30 Safety: It’s a Two-Way Street!

“Share the Road” is no longer just a catchy slogan – it’s the law.

BY JANET LEES

34 Designed With Love A Thornbury designer’s own custom home epitomizes European sensibility and old-world charm.

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53 Tapping the Trends The latest in sinks and faucets for kitchen and bath.

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63 Upcycling The growing trend of giving new life to old stuff.

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77 Every Picture Tells a Story Local artist Don Kilby paints narrative scenes and landscapes that go beyond realism, using mood and atmosphere to reveal the beauty that is all around us.

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81 The Apples of our Eye There are plenty of reasons to love our local apples.

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DEPARTMENTS 8 From our Editor 10 From our Readers 12 Fence Posts, by Dan Needles 91 Marketplace 92 Gallery of Realtors 105 Reader Buying Guide 106 Looking Back

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ON THE COVER: The Centurion Cycling event, billed as “Ontario’s biggest cycling race and ride,” draws thousands of riders from across Canada to The Blue Mountains each September.

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Giving is easy…

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Jeffrey Shearer jshearer@onthebaymagazine.com EDITOR

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My name is Pamela Quirk My mom worked in the RNA program at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital for 10 years so it was a part of my life from childhood. When my father was admitted to the hospital 4 years ago with a heart attack; it was a life and death situation for him. Collingwood General and Marine Hospital provided excellent care and he was given his life back. It was my catalyst to support an organization that meant so much to me.

Giving was so easy – I consulted with an insurance specialist, took out a policy that cost me less than my typical donation.

Over ten years, I will have this policy paid off and it hasn’t impacted my life at all. However, the financial implications to the Hospital are tremendous and will result in a significantly higher gift .

Since my parents as well as brother and his family still live in Collingwood and I enjoy coming up here, I wanted to keep the support in this community. I am also very confident in the Foundation’s use of my money. They are excellent stewards and custodians of my support.

Please join me in supporting the great work at the hospital – giving is easy – Just call 705-444-8645 or email chris.brakel@ cgmh.on.ca to get started. It affects us all and your donation could make a difference in life or death.

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on the back roads in the early morning or evening or even on a weekend.

Where does anyone have to be that waiting five or 10 or 20 seconds to safely pass a cyclist is such an all-fired inconvenience?

Sure, I drive a car, and sure, I’ve found myself annoyed at being stuck behind a cyclist or group of cyclists on a two-lane road with no shoulders, with oncoming traffic making it difficult if not impossible to pass a cyclist safely. But do I lose my temper and put the cyclist’s life in danger by “buzzing” by too close? No, I do not. Because I know how scary it is to be on a bike with no padding, no safety equipment beyond a helmet, just my all-too-breakable body and a few pounds of twisted carbon fibre against 4,000 pounds of speeding steel.

So I was thrilled when the Ontario Ministry of Transportation enacted a new amendment to the Highway Traffic Act this fall, which not only makes clear that bicycles are vehicles with the same right to be on the road as cars, trucks, farm machinery and Mennonite horse-drawn buggies, but also decrees that motorized vehicles passing a bicycle must stay at least one metre away as they pass.

Everyone I interviewed – avid riders all – freely admitted that cyclists not only have rights but also have a duty to ride safely and not behave foolishly or aggressively on the roads. They have the same legal responsibility as other vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act. But if you are overtaking a

Life Cycle

Fifteen years ago, when I moved to Southern Georgian Bay, I would take to the roads on my bike and rarely come upon another cyclist. At that time, golf was

just taking its place as the “green season” activity here, and the region was fairly firmly positioned as a retirement community.

What a difference a decade-and-a-half can bring. Today, there are far more people like me – young professionals who have moved to the area to enjoy an active recreational lifestyle in this four-season wonderland. And those young professionals love to cycle. On pretty much any day of the week, and especially on weekends, our roads are dotted with cyclists riding alone, in pairs or in packs. Some are training for races, triathlons or charity rides. Others are getting their exercise while taking in the beauty that can be best enjoyed from the vantage point of a bicycle.

In writing the feature articles on cycling for this issue of On The Bay, I was struck by just how prevalent cycling has become in our community. I was also excited that cycling is bringing such amazing benefits to our area, from tourism to economic development. And I was horrified by some of the stories I heard – of cyclists being “buzzed” by cars and trucks, being literally run off the road, sworn at, spit at, even forced into a game of chicken by an oncoming car swerving across the centre line towards a cyclist. And these terrifying situations didn’t happen on Highway 26 at “rush hour”; they were

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The reality is, bicycles are here to stay, and there will likely be even more of them on our roads in the coming years. This is a good thing – it means more demographic diversity and a healthier, more active population, not to mention a healthier, more active economy. slower vehicle – including a cyclist – the onus is on you to do so safely, and if you can’t leave at least a metre of space between your huge hunk of metal and a vulnerable cyclist, will it kill you to wait until it’s safe to pass? No, but it might kill the cyclist if you don’t.

The reality is, bicycles are here to stay, and there will likely be even more of them on our roads in the coming years. This is a good thing – it means more demographic diversity and a healthier, more active population, not to mention a healthier, more active economy.

Those cyclists – who are simply engaging in an activity they love – are someone’s mother, father, brother, sister, daughter, son, coworker. They may even be yours. I hope my stories in this issue of On The Bay will help educate, edify and draw attention to the joys, benefits and safety issues surrounding this next phase of our life cycle in Southern Georgian Bay – as a Mecca for those who fall in love with our region from the saddle of a bicycle. So, please, drive safely and share the road with patience – if not because it’s the right thing to do, then because it’s the law. ❧

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READERS RE: SUMMER 2015 COVER Great article! As a newby to SUPing this is an excellent pastime for almost everyone!

I was an avid windsurfer back in the ‘70s, ’80s and ’90s, so going to a SUP was a natural progression and got me back on the water again.

I also purchased a board that could accommodate a windsurf rig so I can also sail this SUP, which is an option not mentioned in Judy Ross’s article. We all love to see kids and dogs on SUPs; however, in every one of those images none of the kids were wearing PFDs, which is not only

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common sense but the law. Otherwise as I said a great article on the latest watersport so well suited for the lower Georgian Bay region.

John Gilliland, Thornbury I’m sure that you heard this already, but it’s very irresponsible to have a child on a paddleboard without a lifejacket. I’m not sure who is more foolish: the photographer or the parents … or the publisher for using it on their cover.

Exceptionally poor choice.

Richard Smith Editor’s Note: We would like to clarify that the children in the photos in question were less than three feet from shore in less than two feet of water, with their mother and a certified instructor right beside them. This area is within the “surf zone” – the zone within which waves approaching the coastline start breaking (also known as the “swim zone”). While Transport Canada requires that personal flotation devices (PFDs) be worn on SUPs in open water, PFDs are not required within the surf zone. On The Bay also received a clarification letter (below) from the children’s mother. Water safety is indeed an important issue and one that is worthy of discussion and vigilance. We urge that children are properly supervised and PFDs are worn where safety is an issue.

I would like to thank you for the opportunity of having my son, Jordan James, on the cover of the 2015 Summer OTB issue. We have always enjoyed your magazine and look forward to each one.

The professional photographer, Kristie Woods, really captured the summer kid in all of us and the pure joy we feel when we are outside enjoying our summer passions and pastimes. As you can see, on this cover, Jordan’s very large smile emulates that in each of us.

I would like to comment that this photo was not taken to show paddling skill

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like the other photos. Because it was a “posed” photo to show the enjoyment of paddling, it was taken at the shoreline in very shallow water.

Jordan does wear a PFD when he paddles and this photo was taken before he was permitted to paddle into deeper water.

Our family is fortunate to live on the water and are cottagers who are very respectful of the water conditions and water safety.

Leigh James, Wasaga Beach

RE: ARTIST SPOTLIGHT, SPRING 2015 Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity to be featured so nicely in your beautifully produced magazine, On The Bay. I can’t begin to tell you how much that meant for my art to be selected for this honour.

It opened up my audience and fan/collector base immensely, and with the cultured readership I can connect with. Thank you!

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RE: SUMMER 2015 ISSUE OTB Summer issue is great! I liked the story on smoked foods, and I would like to place an order for some bacon from Hoffmans. I also liked the art of Debra Lynn Carroll. And speaking of art, that representation of Southern Georgian Bay (“Place Power” pp. 48 – 49) – love it! It should be a poster or a billboard.

Kathy Case, Toronto

OMISSION: We neglected to credit local photographer Dave West for some of the photography supplied for the “Power of Place” article in the Summer issue. On The Bay regrets the oversight and would like to thank Dave for the photos.

WHERE DO YOU STAND ON THE ISSUES? Do you have any comments, suggestions or additional information in response to any of our stories?

Don’t be shy! We’d love to hear from you! To submit your letter to the Editor, go to www.onthebaymagazine.com and click on “Have Your Say.” Comments will be published in an upcoming issue of On The Bay. We reserve the right to edit for style, content and space considerations.

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One of our neighbours died last winter and we didn’t hear the news for nearly three weeks. This never would have happened in the days when Kenny Jardine was responsible for keeping us up to date.

Kenny lived across the Blind Line from us at the end of a long lane in a little white house hidden by willow trees. I met him in the spring of 1978, just after I had taken possession of the property, and he brought me up to date on the abandoned farmhouse I planned to restore.

“You know it’s haunted,” he said. Then he told me about a woman who contracted rabies and jumped out the upstairs window. This was the sort of story he loved, because it required expanding a thing to proportions that satisfied his imagination.

Kenny’s observations often found their way into my “fables,” as he used to call them. It’s a good word – fables. I’ve never found a better one to describe this occupation of writing. I’ve lost count of the ideas he gave me, sitting in his kitchen beside the woodstove or leaning on the box of the pickup truck at the mailbox. Like me, he was vague about dates and always looked for colour and dialogue that brought a story to life.

One time we were standing out at the mailbox in a howling wind off the lake and Kenny reported that one of the neighbours had driven south to Orlando to escape the winter and died there the week before Christmas.

“Terrible time to die in Florida,” he said. And after a pause he added, “Pretty good time to die up here.”

I shared a party line with Kenny for 20 years. It was a forerunner to the Internet chat room and I found it essential for staying abreast of current affairs. Every morning I would log on with Kenny and his friend Helen Kenwell, who lived up in Maxwell, to listen to the news and their comments. They covered the hard news first: births, deaths, break-ins, traffic accidents and barn fires, lost cattle and rabid foxes. Once he was loaded with all the current events, he would set off like a postman to spread the word. He had a milk and cookies route that took him across the fields to the kitchens of the Jardine Sideroad and the Blind Line. I have several

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photographs of him, but the image that sticks in my mind is a bent figure moving across the field, tilted slightly forward, his legs moving quickly, almost in a trot and eating up the miles like a coyote.

If we knew each other well as neighbours in those days, it was because Kenny laid down the fibre optic cables between our houses. He pollinated from flower to flower, checked to see that smoke was coming out of the chimney. He remembered birthdays and anniversaries, reflected over a hot biscuit, patted the dog and moved on.

Because he walked everywhere and didn’t carry an ounce of fat, Kenny enjoyed basically good health for 84 years. When he finally made the trip to the hospital and received a terminal diagnosis, the doctors worried about the possibility he had picked up some superbug and put him in isolation. Cutting Kenny off from human contact was about the best way to torture him. I had to don a gown, mask and gloves to get in to see him, and when I finally opened the door, he said, “Huloo! Did you hear they saw a moose on the Min Baker Sideroad yesterday?” I had not heard that. This was breaking news and I must have looked astonished. “I still have the phone,” he shrugged.

He returned to the hospital after Christmas and went down quickly.

I watched the room fill up every night with his extended family – an extraordinary thing for a man who lived alone for much of his life. When Kenny was past the point of talking, the visiting went on around his bedside until the nurses eased us all out and we stood yakking in the parking lot.

It was a shame Kenny couldn’t join in because it was the kind of evening he loved best.

As a writer, I have always felt charged with the safekeeping of all items of worldly and unworldly significance, as if I will be held personally accountable if any of them were to be lost. Kenny understood this perfectly and fed my habit.

The Information Age of Instant Everything has overtaken Kenny and his like. Now that I am reduced to the Globe and Mail and Twitter, I feel dangerously under-informed. ❧

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REVOLUTIO Why cycling is booming in Southern Georgian Bay, what it means and what the future holds stories by Janet Lees ❧ opening photo by MARC LANDRY

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hey’re an increasingly common sight on our roads; alone, in pairs or in packs, often wearing matching cycling club jerseys, pumping out the kilometres in pursuit of fitness, recreation, competition or the benefit of some good cause. They’re couples, families, sightseers, triathletes, racers and weekend warriors. They’re young (and young-ish) professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate types – both men and women – with disposable income to spend. They’re today’s road cyclists, and in ever greater numbers they are discovering that Southern Georgian Bay is an ideal place to ride.

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FEATURE Thousands of cyclists from across Canada take to the roads in The Blue Mountains for a weekend each September as part of the Centurion Cycling race and ride.

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ABOVE: Brendan Matheson, cycling strategy coordinator for Simcoe County, has spearheaded the new Cycle Simcoe project which includes interactive maps, signage, repair stations and working with municipalities on road improvements for cyclists.

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hen it comes to cycling, Southern Georgian Bay has it all: rolling hills, steep climbs, flat rail trails, stupendous views. Add in all the amenities a cyclist could want – from restaurants to spas, breweries, wineries, hotels, b&bs and shops – and it’s no wonder riders are flocking to the area.

This area has long been known for great mountain biking – both downhill and cross country – but it’s only in the past five years that road biking has really skyrocketed. That’s in large part because of events like Centurion Blue Mountains, billed as “Ontario’s biggest cycling race,” which began five years ago and today attracts thousands of cyclists to the area each September. Other races include the Grey County Road Race and the Grey County Time Trial, the only North American qualifiers for the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) World Cycling Tour. Once those cyclists discover the world-class riding available here, they keep coming back.

“We’ve really become a Mecca for cycling tourists, whether they’re coming to the area for a cycling event, a weekend ride or a cycling holiday,” says Brendan Matheson, cycling strategy coordinator for Simcoe County. “It’s a really exciting time right now; there’s a ton of buzz around cycling tourism.”

Matheson’s job itself is a testament to the importance being placed on cycling as an economic driver in the area. An avid cyclist and member of the Barrie Cycling Club (BCC), he was hired in 2013 as part of a partnership between the BCC, the County of Simcoe and the Township of Oro-Medonte.

“The goal was to develop a county-wide cycling strategy, but do a test project

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ABOVE: Martin Rydlo, Collingwood’s director of marketing and business development, takes a break from cycling at Currie’s Farm Market. Rydlo says Collingwood is working to improve road conditions for cyclists, including wider shoulders on some roads.

The strategy, branded Cycle Simcoe, involves mapping out routes for cyclists, installing directional and safety signage, installing bike repair stations and improving the cycling infrastructure including upgrading road conditions and adding bike lanes in some areas. in Oro-Medonte, then expand into one more municipality after two years. But it was such a success that two years in, we’re in 13-plus municipalities,” says Matheson. “Once we got started it just took off.”

The strategy, branded Cycle Simcoe, involves mapping out routes for cyclists, installing directional and safety signage, installing bike repair stations and improving the cycling infrastructure including upgrading road conditions and adding bike lanes in some areas.

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ABOVE: The Blue Mountains won the 2015 Silver Award as a bicycle-friendly community from the Share the Road Cycling Coalition.

ABOVE: Bryan Plumstead, economic development and tourism manager for Grey County, describes himself as a recreational cyclist – the very group the county is targeting for tourism now that Grey is well known to the “avid” cyclists thanks to events like Centurion.

Visitors to the Cycle Simcoe website (cyclesimcoe.ca) can now find interactive, mobile-friendly maps showing a variety of safe cycling routes throughout the county for all levels of cyclists. The maps are rated for difficulty and distance, and spotlight all of the nearby attractions and points of interest as well as bicycle-friendly businesses where riders can eat, shop or stay along each route.

Plumstead, who puts himself and his wife firmly in the recreational/leisure rider category, says a recent cycling trip in Quebec showed him what is possible in our region.

“These interactive maps are pretty unheard-of in cycling tourism; we’re really ahead of the curve,” says Matheson. “You can open it up on your smart phone or android, choose a route, find out how long it is, follow the colourcoded bike signs as you ride the route, and at each point along the way you can find out where to stop for food, sight-seeing, attractions, accommodations …

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really anything you might need to have a great cycling experience.”

In another initiative, Cycle Simcoe is installing outdoor bicycle repair stations, designed to fit any bicycle type and containing all the tools required for minor maintenance and repairs, including a tire pump and pressure gauge.

The first repair station was installed at Georgian College last spring and the second went into Sunset Point Park in Collingwood in the summer, with more slated for Wasaga Beach and across Collingwood. Businesses can also purchase repair stations for their cycling visitors to use. The plan is to have them throughout the county by the end of summer 2016.

The bike repair stations will also be installed in Grey County, and that’s the real key to the whole program, says Matheson – to ensure consistency throughout Southern Georgian Bay. “Cyclists don’t know and don’t care if they’re crossing a border from Simcoe County into Grey County, or from Collingwood into the Blue Mountains; they just want to ride,” he notes. “When cycling tourists come to the area they’ve got to have that consistent and memorable experience, whether they’re riding in Simcoe County or Grey or Bruce County.”

To that end, the three counties are working closely together and local municipalities are also on board, says Matheson.

Grey County, along with the area’s Regional Tourism Organization (RTO7), invested $40,000 in 2013/14 to research the cycling tourism market and identify opportunities. “We realized that the market we had at the time was what I would call the avid cyclists – the spandex crowd, the folks that are in the cycling clubs, that are competitive, love to ride, ride long distances, ride very quickly,” says Bryan Plumstead, economic development and tourism manager for Grey

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ABOVE: Brendan Matheson (left) and Martin Rydlo, both members of the Collingwood Cycling Club, ride up Grey Road 19.

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LEFT: One of the interactive, mobile-friendly maps on cyclesimcoe.ca. The maps are colour-coded for difficulty and distance, and spotlight all of the nearby attractions and points of interest as well as bicycle-friendly businesses along each route.

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County. “These are the people who ride the Centurion, come to train… that’s probably been the biggest contributor to our tourism market. But we also saw another category – the leisure rider who might only ride 20 or 30 kilometres a day, goes a bit slower but really enjoys riding. That is a much bigger market but at the time we were getting much fewer of those riders, so we felt that was a real opportunity.”

The county, which already had an extensive network of cycling routes mapped out, worked with Ontario By Bike to develop six new routes in the 20-40 kilometre range.

“We developed those, we mapped them, and I think we’ve had some success in growing that market, but it’s probably going to take a few years and probably a bit more infrastructure to really capture that market.”

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Visitors to the Cycle Simcoe website (cyclesimcoe.ca) can now find interactive, mobile-friendly maps showing a variety of safe cycling routes throughout the county for all levels of cyclists.

Infrastructure improvements may include more paved shoulders for added safety on some of the busier roads. At a cost of about $70,000/km to pave the shoulders, there has to be justification, says Plumstead, and that means quantifying the economic benefits cycling brings to the region. There is also provincial funding available through CycleON, Ontario’s cycling strategy to promote cycling across the province as a viable transportation option.

Plumstead, who puts himself and his wife firmly in the recreational/leisure rider category, says a recent cycling trip in Quebec showed him what is possible in our region. “I really think we can match Quebec in terms of what we can aspire to, but it’s going to take some careful investment in infrastructure,” he says. “We just have to set those priorities, but we have all the elements here.”

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LEFT: Shawn Everitt, director of community services for The Blue Mountains, was instrumental in the town’s focus on cycling tourism and road safety.

ABOVE: A bike repair station at Sunset Point Park in Collingwood. The stations are designed to fit any bicycle type and contain all the tools required for minor maintenance and repairs. Cycle Simcoe is installing the repair stations throughout Simcoe County, and Grey County is likely to follow suit.

In addition to the county level, individual municipalities are also making cycling a priority when looking at road construction, infrastructure, signage, etc.

The Blue Mountains in particular has been a leader in this regard, receiving a 2015 Silver Award as a bicycle-friendly community from the Share the Road Cycling Coalition. cycling a priority when looking at road construction, infrastructure, signage, etc. The Blue Mountains in particular has been a leader in this regard, receiving a 2015 Silver Award as a bicycle-friendly community from the Share the Road Cycling Coalition.

“Council buying in so much with the cycling has probably been our biggest success,” says Shawn Everitt, director of community services for The Blue Mountains. “We’ve now had several terms of council that have continued to make cycling a priority. It’s definitely one of the checkmarks we have now whenever we review a project.”

As a result, the town is applying to CycleON for cycling infrastructure funding, including extra width on popular cycling roads such as 33rd Sideroad.

Martin Rydlo, Collingwood’s director of marketing and business development, says Collingwood is also making efforts to identify roads that can be upgraded for cyclists, including wider shoulders. “The Hume Street reconstruction includes a wider bike shoulder, and there will be wider bike shoulders on the Highway 26 reconstruction that’s currently going on,” says Rydlo, adding the roads department is even looking at details like keeping the shoulders clean and clear for cyclists, especially after the winter. “We need to continue challenging ourselves to build and maintain a good cycling community, and we’ve got some wonderful regional partners that are great role models,” says Rydlo.

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He agrees with Plumstead and Matheson that collaboration and continuity are key to making the most of what our region has to offer cyclists and cycling tourists.

“I see it as such a huge opportunity to differentiate our region from a tourism standpoint, so working closely with the regional partners is absolutely essential,” he says. “Cyclists are big spenders – much moreso than runners or any number of other athletes, and that’s why it’s a good investment from a tourism standpoint for our entire region to jump on the opportunity of making this area cycling friendly.”

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t’s no secret that cycling offers major benefits for health, fitness and the environment. But did you know that cycling is also good for business, promotes tourism and stimulates the economy? That’s the consensus of local businesspeople, economic development officers and the latest research on cycling’s economic impact – in fact, the potential is so enormous, there’s a new buzzword being bandied about: cyclonomics.

“There’s been a huge growth in cycle tourism overall, and some places like Prince Edward County, Niagara, Ottawa and Quebec have really captured the whole opportunity around cycle tourism, which involves a blending of beautiful landscapes, nice roads and great foods and beverages,” says Martin Rydlo, Collingwood’s director of marketing and business development. “We’ve got all of those elements right here before us in Southern Georgian Bay, and thanks to events like Centurion, cyclists more and more are recognizing the beauty of what this region has to offer. We’ve got all the ingredients to become, if not the top cycling location in Canada, certainly one of the top three.”

Many local businesses, seeing the benefits of catering to this lucrative market niche, are taking steps to become “cycling friendly.” Ontario By Bike, a nonprofit project to promote cycle tourism, certifies and promotes bicycle-friendly businesses including hotels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, cafés, wineries, breweries, attractions, bike stores and rental locations. So far, 46 businesses in Grey County and 53 in Simcoe County have registered as cycling friendly.

“We wanted to make our business friendly for everyone, and we recognize that cyclists are a very large part of our demographic,” says Monica Wolf, co-owner of Ravenna Country Market, one of the first local businesses to cater to cyclists.

“We’ve owned the business for six years and in that time we can say that the population of cyclists has gone up 500 per cent.”

The market is on one of the popular local cycling routes and is a regular stop on the Collingwood Cycling Club’s weekend rides. “For cyclists it’s important to have a safe place to put your bike – a lot of these bikes are $10-12,000 bikes,” notes Wolf,

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TOP: The Collingwood Cycling Club takes a well-earned break at the Kimberley General Store. The club, which has more than 400 members, rides in small groups on weekends, and riders frequent cycling-friendly businesses along the various routes.

ABOVE: A row of bikes awaits at Currie’s Farm Market in Collingwood, another of the local business that caters to cyclists.

adding 40 to 50 cyclists come through the store on any given weekend from spring to fall. The majority of riders she sees are “your typical Type A” active professionals who stop at the market for water, baked goods, espresso, or to use the washroom.

“They want to feel welcome to come in in their bike gear, have a short break and get back out there.”

Many area bed and breakfasts provide bike storage, as well as “cycle and stay” packages enabling cyclists to tour on their bikes while their luggage is transported from one b&b to another. Cyclists can also plan to end their ride with a refreshing beverage and tour at Georgian Hills Winery or craft breweries such as Side Launch and Northwinds, which provide bike parking and repair stations.

The fact that so many local businesses are getting on the bandwagon speaks to the myriad benefits cycling brings to the region, says Noelle Wansbrough, owner of Pedal Pushers Cycling, which offers road bike training clinics and tours. “It’s good for business to promote cycling in this area – it means more people in the restaurants, more people buying clothes at the stores, more people staying at the hotels and b&bs,” says Wansbrough. “All these cyclists that are coming up here are contributing to our local economy. This means we may have more restaurants, more shops, more things to do around here because it’s driving the economy.”

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ABOVE: Noelle Wansbrough of Pedal Pushers Cycling (foreground), gives some safety instructions to a group of executives from Toronto before taking them out for a cycling tour of the area. Wansbrough has seen her business more than double, due in part to demand for corporate group rides and tours – a market she says didn’t exist five years ago.

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• Cycle tourists are of all ages, with the majority falling between the ages of 30 and 50.

• Cycle tourists are almost evenly split between male and female.

• Majority of cycle tourists have a household annual income over $75,000.

TRENDS • 10% of Canadian adults went cycling while on a trip in 2014.

• Among cyclists, 68% had taken a “tourism” bike trip in 2014.

• 31% of cyclists polled at the 2015 Toronto Bike Show said they had come to the Southern Georgian Bay region in the past five years to ride, and 81% said they were interested in cycling here in the next two years.

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SPENDING • Cycling tourism contributes over $104 million to the Canadian economy annually.

• Cycle tourists spend 1.3 to 1.6 times more on trip than typical tourist.

• Up to 71% of cycle tourists choose to stay overnight, and tend to stay longer than a typical tourist.

CENTURION BLUE MOUNTAINS • Nearly 50% of the 2,800 riders that participated in the Centurion Cycling event in 2014 had visited the area at least once prior to the event to train.

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• The average spend per rider on Centurion event weekend was $331.22, excluding accommodation.

• 89% of Centurion participants are cycle tourists, travelling 40 km or more from home to attend event.

• 75% stayed overnight during event weekend, 58% of which stayed in paid accommodation.

• Riders come to event with an average party size of more than seven people.

• The economic impact of Centurion at Blue in 2014 was calculated at $1.42 million.

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ABOVE: Tim Carter, a mechanic for Velofix Collingwood, repairs a bike in the Mercedes Sprinter van Velofix has customized into a complete mobile bike pro shop.

Wansbrough launched her business in 2009, primarily offering road biking clinics to women. Since then, her business has more than doubled, and she is providing rides and tours to more and more corporate groups made up largely of men. “These corporate groups are coming to this area and instead of a golf day they’re now doing a cycling day,” says Wansbrough. “That’s something I never anticipated; the original plan was just to get women into cycling and it’s just grown and expanded from that with the demand for other things. This area is more of a destination cycling area now, and it wasn’t when I started the business; in 2009 road biking was just starting to become a trend. The Collingwood Cycling Club didn’t even exist then, and now we have 400-plus members.”

Wansbrough has partnered with another local business, Scandinave Spa, for many of her larger corporate rides, with Scandinave serving as a base where riders can use the showers, change rooms and towel service. “We start from Scandinave, we come back, we have lunch, they use the baths … it’s a great option to offer and I don’t think any other area has that kind of a full experience,” she enthuses. “It really is a perfect way to end a great day on the bike.”

The exponential growth in cycling is also spawning new cycling-related businesses, such as Velofix, a mobile bike pro shop franchise that offers bike repairs or tune-ups at the cyclist’s home and also acts as a support vehicle for cycling tours, rides and events.

Owner Vito Barrasso, a longtime soccer player, took up cycling two years ago after an injury and was instantly hooked. “Where it has led me in the last eight months has changed my whole life,” he says. “I went to the bike show in March and happened to be walking past the Velofix van they were showcasing, and when I saw that it was a complete, 20th century bike shop in a Mercedes Sprinter, I was blown away.”

Launched by four Vancouver cyclists in 2013, Velofix appeared on Dragon’s Den in 2014 and received an immediate influx of cash and consulting services from “dragon” Jim Treliving and his partner George Martin, who built the Boston Pizza franchises. Barrasso’s Velofix franchise services cyclists in Muskoka, Simcoe and Georgian Bay. “Where else could you be two hours door to door and have access to more than six million people, many of them cyclists,” says Barrasso. “I’ve been in sales for 35 years, but my love of cycling has led me to this business, and I see a major upswing and major opportunities in this area.”

It’s those opportunities that promise to fuel further business growth as more cycling-friendly and cycling-related businesses target the cycling niche.

To find out more about cycling-friendly businesses or to learn how to make your business cycling friendly, visit www.ontariobybike.ca.

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ABOVE: Bicycles are considered vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act, so drivers overtaking cyclists on a hill must wait until it is safe to pass and leave a distance of at least one metre between the vehicle and the nearest cyclist.

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e’ve all experienced it: you’re driving your car and come upon a cyclist or group of cyclists on a two-lane road without paved shoulders.

There is traffic approaching in the other direction. Do you “thread the needle,” squeezing between the cyclist and the oncoming traffic? Or perhaps you’re on a hill and can’t see whether other cars are approaching. Do you pass as close to the cyclist as possible just in case a vehicle appears in the oncoming lane ahead?

Under new provincial regulations, either of these moves could net you a hefty fine.

Bicycles are considered vehicles under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, and have just as much right to be on the roads as cars, trucks and other vehicles. And now, under a new amendment to the act effective September 1, motorists are required to leave a distance of at least one metre while passing a bicyclist, unless doing so is not possible or is unsafe. Drivers who fail to observe the one-metre rule are subject to a minimum $85 fine, which increases to $150 in designated community safety zones.

Area cyclists and cycling clubs are applauding the new law, saying it will help keep vulnerable cyclists safer on the roads.

“Every single weekend our club rides are passed illegally,” says Steve Varga, a lawyer and the vice president of the Collingwood Cycling Club (CCC). “History has shown that if there is enough space between the cyclist and the centre line, drivers will shoot that gap, or will pass us on a blind hill or a blind turn. Section 148 [of the Highway Traffic Act] says you cannot pass another vehicle unless you can see the road ahead.”

Varga is working with area OPP on a defensive cycling strategy designed to increase safety for both drivers and cyclists, and regularly gives presentations to area riders, motorists and police officers.

“The reality is, in North America, it’s a fairly negative culture towards cycling,” laments Varga. “It’s a very car-centric society, so many people out there are annoyed by cyclists, whether they are riding properly or not. Some drivers

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just don’t want cyclists on the roads because they want a clear path. So I’m trying to come up with a way that we can all live together, safely.”

He stresses that the rules of the road swing both ways, and cyclists are also required to ride safely and follow the Highway Traffic Act as well as municipal traffic bylaws. This includes stopping at stop signs and stop lights, signaling turns, and having proper reflectors and lights to enhance visibility.

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One aspect of the law that is unclear is whether groups of cyclists are expected to ride in single file. In his presentations and in his role with the cycling club, Varga advocates riding “two abreast” as a safer practice for both cyclists and motorists.

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From a policing standpoint, riding two abreast is viewed on a situation-specific basis to determine whether it is the safest and most lawful way to ride. car has to make because obviously that’s what’s putting a driver in danger.”

With cyclists in a single-file formation, by contrast, drivers overtaking a group of riders may not be able to see how long the line is. “They may only see a couple of cyclists ahead and try to pass us, and then get into trouble further down the line if there is another vehicle approaching.”

Pieter Huyssen, an OPP constable and certified member of the local bicycle police unit as well as an avid cyclist and a member of the Collingwood Cycling Club, says from a policing standpoint, riding two abreast is viewed on a situationspecific basis to determine whether it is the safest and most lawful way to ride.

“The provincial police cannot take a position and say that two-abreast cycling is approved or not approved,” says Huyssen. “That’s something that the ministry of transportation would have to pass a specific statute towards. As it stands now, nowhere in the Highway Traffic Act does it say specifically that you can or you can’t ride two abreast. There are a number of regulations that pertain to that, and every situation is scenario specific.”

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for Collingwood and the Blue Mountains has been working extensively with the cycling club to get the word out to cyclists and motorists about the laws and the need to share the roads safely. Huyssen acts as a community liaison for the OPP on bicycling safety and conducts joint presentations with Steve Varga throughout the area.

As a police officer, a driver and a cyclist, Huyssen is in a unique position to see all sides of the safety issue. “I drive my own vehicle, I drive a police vehicle, and I

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• Leave at least one metre of space between your vehicle and a cyclist when passing.

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• Check over your shoulder, and always check your blind spot before turning or changing lanes. A bicyclist could be there.

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• If you plan to turn right or pull into a parking space shortly ahead of a bicycle in front of you, do not pass.

• Signal all turns and lane changes 30 meters (100 feet) in advance.

• It is your responsibility to pass cyclists safely. Don’t affect oncoming traffic. Be patient, slow down, and pass only when the way is clear and it is safe to do so.

Safety Tips for Cyclists: • Follow the law – bicyclists have the same rights and duties as other drivers and must follow the same traffic laws.

• Be predictable – ride in a straight line, signal turns and check behind you before turning or changing lanes.

• Ride with caution around parked cars and position yourself in the field of vision of a motorist pulling out of a parking space.

• Be conspicuous – ride where drivers can see you, use lights at night and wear bright clothing.

• Be aware – anticipate the next move of drivers, pedestrians and other cyclists. Watch for debris, potholes and grates.

• Wear a helmet – helmets are strongly urged for all cyclists, and required by law for anyone under 18. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that those under 16 wear a bike helmet.

• Ride Ready – ensure that your bike is in good repair and regularly check brakes, tire pressure, chains and quick release wheel levers to ensure safe operation.

• If you are a beginner or are returning to bicycling, seek out clubs or bicycling advocacy organizations in your community for tips on safe riding, instruction, and group rides to improve knowledge and confidence.

• Come to a complete stop at every stop sign and red light.

• Carry identification and cell phone, emergency cash, as well as repair and emergency supplies.

• Use proper hand signals to let motorists know your intentions (e.g. stopping and turning).

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Van Strien and her husband, Ed Tuttle, love to entertain and to that end the open kitchen is designed with real cooks in mind. The couple likes to set out elaborate buffets on the huge island, an expanse of richly coloured ‘leathered’ marble called Giallo Royal.

The spacious entry/mud room with its heated granite floor tiles warms and dries winter boots and wet shoes quickly and cleanly, before introducing visitors to the open great room and kitchen area.

Twenty-foot beamed ceilings, a massive wood-burning fireplace and oversized chandelier give the room a manor-house aura, and yet the space feels protective, even cosy. A pair of cheetah-bitah armchairs flanks the hearth. Van Strien found them at a Bay outlet and couldn’t resist. “My husband hated them,” she says, “but I said, ‘I don’t care, they’re coming home.’”

The fireplace mantel, a trio of monumental stone pillars, surrounds a five-foot-high walk-in hearth. Van Strien had the Algonquin limestone roughed up using a special hammered technique that gives the surface an ancient feel. The scale of the mantel is meant to complement the large wall hanging above it, an oriental embroidered silk “tree of life” tapestry. The furnishings in the room are a mix of pieces she already owned, along with thrift shop and auction-sale finds. “Everything in this room has a story,” Van Strien says. The art on the walls includes her own paintings and those of her late father. Cupboards to the right of the fireplace TOP: The kitchen island is leathered marble in warm earthtones. A patchwork quilt of accent tiles adds texture and complements the sleek stainless steel counter.

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There is no finish on the wood, just wax. If someone spills red wine, we just sand it out and rewax.” that hide the family television are fashioned from a set of folding doors from Romania that Van Strien had painted and custom fitted to the space. The chandelier, from Union Lighting, evokes hunting lodge antlers but is lighter in scale.

Two steps down to the right is the dining room with its long narrow table that seats 18 easily and 20 in a pinch. Van Strien had the table custom made using pine boards from an old barn. “I wanted something very simple. There is no finish on the wood, just wax. If someone spills red wine, we just sand it out and rewax.”

The same boards cover the high ceilings, their texture adding intimacy to the room. Van Strien opted to have the smooth side of the barn board facing out instead of the usual weathered surface. “I said, ‘no,’ I want the insides; I want to see what the animals saw.” Adding even more warmth (and texture) are the interior dining-room walls clad in yellow bricks from Elmira. Van Strien and her mother, who sadly died last fall, made the window valances themselves. “It was the last thing we did together,” she says.

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ABOVE: An impressive collection of tequila bottles line up behind the wet bar. Red string lights add a whimsical touch.

LEFT & LOWER LEFT: Large windows shed plenty of light on the high-ceilinged basement recreation room, while the “disco” area is enlivened by framed photographs and vintage album covers. The floors are durable and easy-to-clean travertine tiles softened by warm-toned scatter rugs.

The wine racks are riddling racks used by Moet et Chandon to collect the sediment in Champagne bottles. Each day they would be turned by hand, Van Strien explains, adding that today the process is automated. More wine storage – shallow shelves with brass rods to hold the bottles – was inspired by a similar setup Van Strien saw at Sisi Trattoria in Thornbury.

Van Strien and her husband, Ed Tuttle, love to entertain and to that end the open kitchen is designed with real cooks in mind. The couple likes to set out elaborate buffets on the huge island, an expanse of richly coloured ‘leathered’ marble called Giallo Royal. “A lot of people are afraid of marble because it stains, but because of the colour variation in this one it doesn’t show,” she says.

The island accommodates a six-burner plus grill Viking gas stove, on either side of which are butcher blocks from John Boos Block. The sink counter is stainless steel. “I would never have a kitchen that didn’t have a stainless steel working surface,” she says. “It doesn’t stain, it’s heat resistant and even though it scratches, it takes on a lovely patina.”

The kitchen floor, which resembles pillows underfoot, is hand-shaped limestone tiles. “It’s fabulous,” says Van Strien. “Again it’s about texture.

You have to have that in a house. Eye candy.” The cabinets are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Gettysburg Grey. The backsplash, with its patchwork quilt appearance, is a wall of accent tiles from Tilemaster that the company no longer carries. Accents reminiscent of a Parisienne café can be seen in the etched glass above the sink and over the pantry door.

Parties at the Tuttle/Van Strien house often spill out from the living/ dining rooms onto the courtyard patio with its plunge pool and pool house. “We have 35 acres, but I wanted to define the outdoor living space

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And when all the guests have gone home, Van Strien and Tuttle retire to the main floor master suite consisting of a private sitting room with a gas see-through fireplace that forms a wall between the sitting room and the bedroom. Here, too, the fireplace wall is flanked by a pair of Belgian tapestries. Van Strien has chosen a serene dark grey for the bedroom walls.

French doors open to the garden and fields beyond. The ensuite bathroom features a walk-in steam shower, a soaker tub and a separate water closet for the toilet. Beyond the bathroom is a his-and-hers (mostly hers) dressing room/closet. Van Strien points to a bank of shelving, “That’s my husband’s over there. The rest is mine … and it’s still not enough. I’m a bit of a pack rat.”

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ABOVE: Apron sinks, like Blanco’s Fireclay Cerena version, are also known as farm sinks. Fireclay material withstands heavy use over time, resists scratching, staining and chipping, and won’t rust, fade or discolor. Apron sinks can also be made of china, cast iron or stainless steel.

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f you’re considering upgrading your home, most realtors will agree that putting your money into the kitchen and the bathrooms makes the most economic sense. RENOVA, an interactive web-based guide provided by the Appraisal Institute of Canada, lists 25 of the most popular renovation projects. Kitchens

and bathrooms top the list for payback on renovation investment, as they have for many years. According to the data, homeowners can expect to recoup 75 to 100 per cent of the cost of their kitchen or bathroom renovation (by contrast, installing a swimming pool may provide only a modest return, if any). Continued on page 56

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ABOVE: Blanco’s Silgranit sink comes in a variety of colours with a stainless steel frame. Blanco even has a colour app that enables users to pair the sinks with different countertops to find the perfect combination.

Composite granite sinks are gaining in popularity. “They’re durable, and they create a more seamless look if you match the colour to your granite or quartz countertop.”

In today’s open-concept designs, the modern kitchen – with its gleaming stainless steel appliances and stone countertops – has taken centre stage in the home, to the point of defining the entire space.

Similarly, bathrooms are no longer the mundane and utilitarian spaces they used to be. Today’s ensuites and powder rooms are statements in luxurious comfort and style.

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Whether it’s a kitchen or a bathroom, the details count. And the focal point of these spaces is ultimately the humble sink and faucet. Whether you’re doing a full renovation or just want to update your space on a budget, sinks and faucets can make a huge style statement. With this in mind, On The Bay asked several local kitchen and bath retailers and installers to outline the latest trends in kitchen and bathroom fixtures.

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ll sources agreed that stainless steel is still by far the most popular choice for kitchen sinks. “I don’t think that stainless will ever go away,” says Deborah Morrison of Hanover Kitchen and Bath.

“It’s durable and it comes in an incredible variety of grades, sizes, shapes and price points.” Brand names such as Blanco, Kindred and Bristol offer contemporary under-mount designs, featuring square shapes with subtly rounded corners and “sink-and-a-half” configurations, which complement the modern stainless and stone look of today’s kitchens.

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Stainless aside, other sink materials are making an appearance in the kitchen. According to Sarah Green of Georgian Design Centre in Collingwood, composite granite sinks are gaining in popularity. “They’re durable, and they create a more seamless look if you match the colour to your granite or quartz countertop.”

Composite granite sinks are made from mostly quartz, the hardest constituent of natural granite, combined with an acrylic binder. Besides the ability to match to quartz countertops (top mounted or undermounted), these sinks offer other advantages to stainless. They have a smooth, soft finish that is highly resistant to heat, bacteria, staining and scratching.

The most popular choices, according local retailers, are manufactured

by Blanco and Cristadur. Although these brands and others are available in a variety of colours, they are currently limited to dark tones such as black, greys and browns. “People like these sinks for a number of

RIGHT: Today’s kitchen faucets offer touch and motion sense technology, which minimizes contamination and cleanup.

There are lots of different designer options, including Brizo’s Artesso (top) and Solna (middle) single-handle pull-down faucets and Moen’s Align MotionSense SRS one-handle pulldown faucet (bottom).

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ABOVE: The Durafit Double Vero washbasin, an extrawide china vessel sink with two separate faucets and one common drain, can be mounted on a wall or in a countertop.

The Vero Washbasin from Duravit is an extra-wide china vessel sink with two separate faucets spaced apart and one common drain, to accommodate two adults who like to cosy up while they brush their teeth. reasons,” says Douglas Crews of Town and Country Kitchens in Collingwood. “They won’t scratch, there’s no tinny sound when you put dishes inside, and you get comparable quality and sizes to stainless for only a few dollars more.”

Although not as popular as stainless or granite due to its high comparative cost, another trend in kitchen sinks is what is referred to as the “farm sink” or “apron sink.” As its name implies, this large, deep and traditional sink sits on top of the counter, hanging over the front and sometimes extending up the wall in the back. Manufactured by Kohler and others, apron sinks can be made of china, cast iron or stainless steel.

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hen it comes to kitchen faucets, the high arch, pull-down, single-lever design continues to be the top choice among consumers. Purchased primarily in brushed nickel, chrome or stainless finishes, they offer a practical solution to washing pots and pans and rinsing vegetables. According to Georgian Design Centre, matte black and matte white faucet finishes have emerged recently and have been selling briskly.

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For those who want added functionality and convenience, there are electronic faucets with touch and motion technology. “With these clever faucets, contamination is minimized because you don’t need to touch the fixture after washing raw meat, for example,” notes Devin Pearson of Kitchen Painters, who has seen a demand for electric faucets manufactured by Delta, Moen and Brizo. “And there are no more drips to clean up on the faucet or the counter after you turn off the tap.”

Pearson has also had numerous clients asking him to do some creative plumbing in the kitchen, strategically planning the configuration of water pipes and drains under the sink to avoid the large, unusable space underneath. By doing so, clients are able to make use of the space by adding storage such as pullout shelving.

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oving to the bathrooms, Dean Mills of Premier Kitchens in Collingwood points to a trend toward a greater variety of materials, sizes and styles in sinks and faucets compared to kitchens.

“People are installing under-mount sinks in china or quartz for the most part,” he says. “But vessel sinks [a bowl on top of the counter]

ABOVE: For bathrooms, above-counter vessel sinks remain popular and come in many different shapes, sizes and finishes.

Kohler’s Iron Plains Wading Pool vessel sink (top) has a gently curved, organic shape in enameled cast iron with a dual-colour design that lets you choose your own combination of top enamel colour and underside paint colour. The contemporary Rêve vessel sink (above), also by Kohler, has a deep, geometric, V-shaped basin in durable Fireclay material.

with ‘cascade’ channel spouts, glass, stainless and even copper sinks are sometimes requested.”

Regardless of materials, shapes and sizes, double sinks in the bathroom are a must these days.

“His and hers, two kids – everybody wants them now,” says Mills.

One company has created a compromise between single and double sinks. The Vero Washbasin from Duravit is an extra-wide china vessel sink (countertop or wall-mounted) with two separate faucets spaced apart and one common drain, to accommodate two adults who like to cosy up while they brush their teeth.

In the bathroom faucet category, there is a large variety of styles and finishes to choose from. According to Deborah Morrison of Hanover Kitchen and Bath, most customers are opting for chrome, brushed stainless and oil-rubbed bronze finishes with “very contemporary” levers and knobs. The preferred spread (between hot and cold valves) is eight inches.

Master bathrooms aside, Sarah Green from Georgian Design Centre notes a current trend to stylizing the powder room. “Powder rooms are usually the place to add fun and interesting fixtures like a vessel sink and channel faucet,” she observes. “And wall-mounted fixtures are a great choice for adding some interest.”

We’ve come a long way since the days of avocado appliances, boring taps and arborite countertops. Kitchens and bathrooms are now the rooms of choice for homeowners to feather their nests and make a modern statement with the latest in contemporary design and convenience. The humble sink and faucet have taken the spotlight, with many new options on the horizon. ❧

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living room. When we inherited new sofas (also upcycled), the daybeds moved to my daughter’s house for a few years. Then we added a new screen porch at the cottage and the daybeds moved back. This time I painted the pine bases white and re-covered the cushions in outdoor fabric. They will probably be there forever. My Scottish cousin died many years ago, but his daybeds live on.

ABOVE: Clients of Thornbury upholsterer Wayne Dziedzic brought in a pair of armchairs to be recovered after seeing a photo in a magazine. Dziedzic removed the original beige leather (lower left) and stripped the chairs down to their frames (top left), then used new fabric (top right) to give the chairs a more formal and contemporary look (bottom right).

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And that’s the point of it all. When something is well made it should have a long life. Any piece of furniture made in the past is generally a much better product.

Things were built to last using the best materials available and intended to be passed down from one generation to the next. This old-style craftsmanship doesn’t exist much anymore and most of our store-bought furniture is factory assembled in China and Vietnam. Very few furniture manufacturers still exist in North America.

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As a growing ‘green’ trend, upcycling is vitally important because it keeps materials out of landfills. And it’s not just furniture that can be saved from the dump. One glaring U.S. statistic claims that 14.3 million tons of textiles were sent to landfill in 2012. Reversing this trend has empowered a new breed of socially conscious companies to create new products out of textiles that might end up being discarded. One of the criteria for successful upcycling is that the products must be imaginative and stylish, like the nifty looking duffle bags and satchels that are made from discarded sailcloth and the windproof jackets made from salvaged hot air balloon material. All have that definite ‘cool’ factor. Online marketplaces like Etsy and ArtFire are good sources for a variety of inspired upcycled items.

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In-store workshops, available in shops that sell the paints, allow you to let loose your imagination and come away with a one-of-akind, personalized piece of furniture.

MILK PAINT

This is the original paint used by pioneers. It’s called milk paint because it contains casein, which is milk protein. Environmentally friendly, it contains no VOCs (volatile organic compounds that can enter the air). It is generally sold as a powder, which is mixed with water. The finish is semi-opaque, a cross between stain and paint.

It’s easy to acquire an authentic distressed look with milk paint.

Miss Mustard Seed (aka Marian Parsons who lives in Pennsylvania) has created a huge following as a blogger. Her best-selling milk paint powder comes in a rich range of colours. She is known for reinventing the distressed, or chippy, look that is acquired by partially rubbing off the paint.

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TOP: This stunning coffee table is a perfect example of upcycling. Lisa Proctor of Baywood Designs in Thornbury had a client who was looking for a table for a large, open-concept great room. Proctor found an old foundry cart (middle photo) in a quonset hut filled with antiques and old stuff. “These carts were meant for hauling stuff around, it wasn’t meant to look pretty, but as soon as I saw it, I knew it would be perfect,” says Proctor. “It was about six feet by three feet – the perfect size – and I could see that the bones were good, the structure was good.” Proctor simply sanded the top and used hemp oil to bring out the natural wood, and repainted the steel base and wheels using wood stove paint. “The client just loves it,” says Proctor. “She rolls it out of the way when she has a party and creates a dance floor.”

ABOVE: One of two 100-year-old side tables a client brought to Baywood Designs for a facelift (left). “They were family heirlooms, and she didn’t want to part with them, but wanted them updated,” says Proctor, who painted them with shutter grey milk paint and kept the original hardware (right). The updated treasures are now used as night tables at the client’s cottage.

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CHALK PAINT

Britian’s Annie Sloan has a passion for decorative painting and developed her revolutionary chalk paint over 20 years ago. Made of calcite, talc and pigment, it’s called chalk paint because of its chalky, whitish appearance (Sloan coined the term).

Her paint is user-friendly and eco-friendly (no VOCs and no odour) and has been a favorite with DIYers for years. Chalk paint rarely requires any prep, gives a velvety matte finish, and can be used indoors or out on just about any surface. Annie Sloan chalk paints are only available in a hand-picked selection of small independent stores.

MINERAL PAINT

Fusion is a water-based mineral paint made in Canada and similar to chalk paint. It comes in liquid form in a great range of historic colours and is easy to apply with little prep work required.

Ready mixed, it is a little thinner than chalk paint and goes on easily.

Fusion doesn’t require any topcoat and dries quickly to a smooth matte finish. You can get a distressed finish by using a beeswax block between coats. It is sold with a line of accompanying products (stencils, brushes, gilding paste, antiquing glaze, and a transfer gel that allows you to transfer any printed image to your piece).

It’s a testament to the popularity of upcycling that we have local suppliers of all three types of paint. So there’s no excuse not to take that old piece of furniture out of storage and turn it into a new family heirloom.

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object in a new way (‘recycling’, on the other hand, involves breaking down the original material and making it into something new.) Enterprising individuals are finding ways to re-use old sporting equipment, turning wooden tennis racquets into mirrors, downhill skis into wine racks. But most upcycling involves furniture.

People like Severn are committed to upcycling in the hope that we will look at our old furniture and see new possibilities. Often the biggest drawback to the old world pieces is the dark wood, which is sometimes referred to disparagingly as ‘brown furniture.’

“I sell white paint all day long,” says Lisa Proctor, who co-owns Baywood Designs, a furniture paint studio in Thornbury. She not only sells paint (both Miss Mustard Seed milk paint and Annie Sloan chalk paint), she will also custom paint old furniture for customers. She is encouraged by what she sees as a rejection of the disposable mindset and a real interest in the ‘cheap and cheerful’ approach to decorating.

“I have always been a believer; it’s my mantra,” Proctor notes, adding, “I was in vintage clothing before this.” Her store features inspiring examples of repurposed furniture. When I visited she showed me a charming cherrywood balloon-back chair built in the 1930s. Proctor whitewashed it with chalk paint, reupholstered the seat and made a frilled cotton slipcover that can be used in summer.

Making new slipcovers or reupholstering old sofas and chairs has long been an upcycling option, a way to give furniture a new lease on life. But when a new sofa sells for less than it costs to reupholster an old one it becomes a difficult economic choice. The trend to upcycle is helping people appreciate old-style craftsmanship and, once again, reupholstery is becoming a preferred option.

“It’s definitely on the upswing,” maintains Thornbury-based Wayne Dziedzic, who has been in the upholstery business for 45 years, “and I think it is because people are inheriting things that they don’t want to get rid of.

Sometimes there’s a sentimental attachment to a certain piece of furniture but also they are beginning to recognize the value of quality construction. If the frame is good it is worth the investment.”

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BEFORE TOP & ABOVE: Lisa Proctor of Baywood Designs found this mid-century modern teak desk (above) at the ReUse Centre in Collingwood for $20, refinished it and resold it. She painted it red (above) using Miss Mustard Seed “tricycle red” milk paint, and even painted the original brass hardware with Miss Mustard Seed “typewriter” black milk paint. “I have vision for good bones,” says Proctor. “I see something and I can just see what it will look like repainted.”

As a growing ‘green’ trend, upcycling is vitally important because it keeps materials out of landfills.

At the Shabby Shack Boutique in Clarksburg, owner Joanne Steele is also promoting the romance and charm of beautiful objects from the past. Her store is filled with inspiration. She carries the Cottage Paint line, a chalk/clay based paint, and offers workshops where anyone can bring in a small piece of furniture like a nightstand or a stepstool and paint it, stencil it, put on new knobs – anything to revive it and make it a unique piece.

“We also offer a DDIY (Don’t Do It Yourself) service here, which appeals to people who don’t have the time or the interest in doing the work themselves,” says Steele. She will tackle anything from headboards to hutches and her website features a comprehensive price list.

So with all these finishing products available in nearby shops and supportive help at hand in the form of workshops, online tutorials and professionals who will do the work for you, why not rethink your tired old furniture? A refreshing coat of paint can give new texture and vitality to the most boring old pieces. Follow the trend to upcycling, where the mantra is “don’t take it to the dump … paint it and make it a design statement.” ❧

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ave you ever been stuck at a gate in a foreign airport with 180 angry passengers all trying to rebook their cancelled flight with one harried gate agent or, worse yet, only an airline call centre to help you?

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“Travel agents are there for their clients before, during and after the trip, and when the unexpected happens,” says Mary Ann Winterton, consultant/ owner of Travelworld of Collingwood. “If your flight is cancelled or you face some other problem, a consultant can probably find a better solution, more quickly, than you could on your own.”

That’s just one of the many types of frustrating travel hurdles a good agent can help you overcome, often at no extra cost to you. Here are a few of the other reasons you may want to consider using a travel agent for your next holiday.

“Travel agents are there for their clients before, during and after the trip. If your flight is cancelled or you face some other problem, a consultant can probably find a better solution, more quickly, than you could on your own.”

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Save Time Let’s say you’re pretty open about your next vacation destination. You just want to go somewhere that’s warm in the winter, with a good beach, a decent kids’ program and a couple of nice restaurants. So you pour yourself a cup of coffee and start surfing the web.

A few hours later, you have 20 different possibilities in mind, from Florida to Costa Rica, but you’re not sure about the details. Does your reservation guarantee you an ocean-view room? Does the kids’ program run all week or only on weekends? Is it easy to travel from the resort to the nearby town?

So you dive back onto the Internet again, this time to sift through countless contradictory online reviews.

Hours later, you’ve gone through a pot of coffee and you’re more confused than ever.

This is exactly the sort of problem travel agents can help you solve. “Agents can save you days and days of searching through the web,” says Doug Fry, co-owner/ manager of Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Collingwood.

Agents will discuss your likes, dislikes and budget in detail, developing a good sense of your travel dreams before suggesting destinations, hotels and activities.

“A travel agent’s first job is to find out what the client wants,” says Brenda Chapman, owner/manager of Marlin Travel Collingwood – whether that client walks into the agency with a sheaf of Internet research or just a vague wish to get away somewhere.

It can be a bit like detective work. Chapman says she often meets with couples or groups of travellers who don’t realize they have different hopes for their vacation until she asks them.

“We’re actually counselling people,” she explains.

“We’re probing. We’re asking the right questions.”

Benefit From Insider Knowledge The Internet is a great research resource, but it isn’t the whole story when it comes to travel. Agents also draw on their training, their travels and first-hand feedback from clients.

Fry gives one example: this summer, some of his clients were nervous about visiting Athens, given the news stories about Greece’s financial crisis. However, Fry touches base with all of his clients after they return

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In short, he explains, travel agents can give clients access to valuable first-hand information. “What you sometimes see in the paper is not what’s on the ground,” says Fry.

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Agents also take extensive training related to travel insurance. Chapman notes that many clients reflexively say no to insurance, figuring it’s an extra frill or assuming they are covered by their credit card or home insurance policy. However, when she explains that travel insurance may, for instance, protect you from huge medical bills if you have a heart attack abroad, many clients realize it may be a wise investment.

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“We recommend the experience and knowledge of a licensed agent to keep your travel investment safe.”

Ontario is one of only three Canadian provinces that licenses travel agents and regulates agencies.

Agencies must register with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO), which ensures they comply with the Ontario Travel Industry Act and consumer protection laws. Also, if you buy a trip from a TICOregistered agency and it falls apart because a travel company – either the agency or one of its suppliers – closes or goes bankrupt, TICO refunds your costs up to a total of $5,000 per person. (Conversely, if you don’t use an Ontario agency and book directly with

Did you know that some countries require you to provide proof that you’ve been vaccinated against certain diseases, such as yellow fever, before you are allowed to enter the country? Even if you don’t need specific paperwork, inoculations may still be a good idea for various regions. A travel agent can also give you advice about avoiding problems such as altitude sickness or motion sickness.

It can be a bit like detective work. Chapman says she often meets with couples or groups of travellers who don’t realize they have different hopes for their vacation until she asks them.

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If you book a holiday through a cruise line’s website, all the subcategories of cabins won’t be displayed. You may not be able to tell whether a particular cabin is near the elevator or has an obstructed view.

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In fact, Canadian citizens visiting Russia need to apply for their visas at least five business days before their trip, and submit various documents and an acceptable photo.

That’s just one type of travel rule that may surprise you on your trip. Some destinations require you to have a return ticket or to hold a passport that is valid for months after your trip is scheduled to end. When you arrive in some countries, such as Chile and Mexico, you’ll receive a tourist card at the airport that you have to keep for the duration of your trip. In other countries, you may need to pay an arrival or departure tax, often in cash, before you can proceed through the airport. Well-trained travel agents can alert you to these requirements so they don’t derail your vacation.

Plan a Complex Vacation It’s one thing to buy a simple airline ticket or to book a few nights at a hotel. But what if you’re planning a destination wedding for 100 guests or a round-theworld trip? That’s when things get tricky – and when travel agents roll up their sleeves with glee.

“Those are the ones I like,” says Shawn McLean, a consultant with Travelworld of Collingwood. She recently helped a client plan a two-month trip that included stops in Vancouver, Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, as well as a Polynesian cruise. In all, she worked with three airlines and a wide range of other travel suppliers.

The more complicated the itinerary, the higher the chance that one unexpected glitch can send everything off the rails. It can be handy to have a travel agent keeping an eye on things.

McKee recalls a trip she planned for clients who visited multiple countries over 71 days. “The itinerary was detailed and complex, and involved a number of different suppliers and airlines,” she says. “A flight schedule change that could have interrupted their entire trip was quickly fixed and these passengers were off to continue their unforgettable journey without knowing what could have been.”

Get the Rooms You Want CruiseShipCenters’ Fry says there are 24 major cruise lines, operating more than 80 ships in total and offering more than 3,000 itineraries. On top of that, each ship’s cabins may be split into some 50 categories, based on size, deck, view, amenities and so on.

Not only is that sort of variety almost overwhelming, you might not even realize it exists unless you are a travel agent. If you book a holiday through a cruise line’s website, for instance, all the subcategories of cabins won’t be displayed, says Fry. You may not be able to tell whether a particular cabin is near the elevator or has an obstructed view. And if you want to book a group of cabins together – say, for a large family group – you’ll probably have to phone the cruise line’s call centre, which can be time consuming.

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A knowledgeable agent, however, can handle all this work for you.

Travellers face a similar situation with hotels.

Agents often work closely with particular hotels or chains, so they have a better chance of recommending the right room. And, if the hotel makes a mistake and your “garden-view room” overlooks a parking lot, your agent can often get you moved with a quick phone call.

After all, hotels are motivated to please agents who bring them a lot of business. As an individual guest, you may not have that kind of clout.

Enjoy Peace of Mind Your vacation is usually one of the biggest investments you will make in a given year. Travel agents can help you spend that money wisely and safely.

When you book your holiday, agents will double check things like the name on your airline ticket (does it match the name on your passport?) and the date of your flight (will it get you to Miami in time to board your ship?). They will also monitor your reservations to let you know about changes like rescheduled flights.

Save Money Most reputable travel suppliers, such as major airlines, cruise lines and hotel chains, won’t sell services to the public at a price lower than an agent

will charge. After all, they rely on agents to promote and sell their products, so they’re not eager to annoy them.

In fact, agents who do a lot of volume with particular companies may earn preferred supplier status, says Fry, meaning that they can sometimes offer products at prices lower than those available to the public.

Agents can also help you save money by suggesting alternatives. For instance, flying on a different day or at a different time may save you money on airfare. As another example, McLean notes that travellers heading to Las Vegas who aren’t interested in shows should consider visiting in December, when many shows close briefly and hotel prices drop accordingly.

Support Local Business Using the services of a local travel agent is also good for the local economy. “If you buy a cruise directly with the cruise line, there is a commission there that goes directly into the cruise line’s pockets,” Fry points out.

However, if you book through a local travel agency, that money keeps circulating in your community. And that benefits everyone.

Before you plan your next trip, consider dropping in to see one of our area’s professional travel agents.

Questions are free, and you might just find that the level of service a travel agent can provide will help make your dream vacation truly a dream instead of a nightmare. ❧

The more complicated the itinerary, the higher the chance that one unexpected glitch can send everything off the rails. It can be handy to have a travel agent keeping an eye on things.

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Don Kilby Landscape painter Don Kilby made the move to Grey County from Eden Mills two years ago, and discovered a thriving artistic community and plenty of subject matter for his paintings. In his new surroundings, he seeks out inspiration along every trail and side road that looks intriguing, always on the lookout for something “special and inspiring” to depict in his next painting.

“I grew into the habit of finding ideas for my paintings from what lay just outside my door; what I saw every time I went for a bike ride, walked my dog or drove into town,” says Kilby, who, over the past 10 years, has been making the shift from commercial art towards establishing himself as a fine art painter. “This relaxed familiarity with my painting subjects allowed plenty of time for study and close examination. The result was a signature painting approach that became known for capturing the subtle nuances and details truly evocative of the scene and subject they were based upon. Additionally, as the illustrator of numerous book covers, it was my job to communicate or suggest a narrative in the artwork, a quality I continue to strive to include in my new paintings.”

His work has been featured in local shows and galleries.

This fall, Kilby opens his own gallery/studio/teaching space at 201 Marsh Street in Clarksburg. “I invite all to drop by and have a look, check out my new painting efforts finished or under way, and say hello to me and my dog Brownie, the official greeter.” ❧ CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Cross that Bridge (48 x 28 inches); Tide Pool Gulls (34 x 26 inches); Chasing the Fog (33 x 27 inches); Along the Bruce (42 x 34 inches). All acrylic on canvas.

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here is a deformed tree that grows in the centre of our front lawn. It is an unfortunate-looking tree you can’t help but notice; in fact, it is impossible not to duck to avoid its reaching limbs when using our front walkway. The previous owner wanted to chop it down, arborists have told us it isn’t worth saving, and friends have told us it’s ugly. But every spring after its white blossoms fall, my boys and I begin watching anxiously for the first small apples to appear. We count them off with excitement and anticipation. “We’ve got one!” “Look mom, there’s two!” “Can you believe this year there’s three!” We watch mid-summer as the apples take on a rosy blush and each fall we harvest our ‘crop’ of one or two apples before the squirrels beat us to it. We have our own Giving Tree in our front yard, and as I watch our boys climb its branches and as I cut our small harvests into equal portions to share, our tree is anything but ugly.

RIGHT: Food writer and caterer Emily Worts with her family’s beloved apple tree. Beginning with this issue, Emily will be contributing a regular food column to On The Bay.

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ABOVE: Local Cortland apples and minced green onions go into Emily’s apple-jalapeño salsa (see recipe on facing page).

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In Southern Georgian Bay, apples are a part of who we are.

That said, as I have to be honest in this column, if there were not apples on those branches, its utility as a climbing apparatus might not be enough to save this tree from the saw.

In Southern Georgian Bay, apples are a part of who we are. We identify ourselves by them on the tourist maps (Apple Pie Trail), we ritually and faithfully visit apple stands and markets that sell dozens of varieties, and we all have our favourite recipe (or favourite bakery) for the perfect apple pie. Apples have been thriving, on a commercial scale, in this area for over 150 years. The deep waters of Nottawasaga Bay combined with the protective shield of the Niagara Escarpment create our own microclimate perfect for growing apples.

Decoding apples, their names, attributes and seasons can be a daunting task for those used to a supermarket selection based on colour alone (red, green or yellow).

When I am baking a crisp I’m never sure if I should use the same apple I send in school lunches. And what apple should I be making apple sauce with for my roasted loin of pork? Which apple is best for crunch, tartness, low acidity, storing, etc.?

The questions are endless and this is one of the advantages of buying directly from the grower. They know exactly what they have been nurturing and are more than happy to share their wisdom. Certain apples, like the Idared, keep their flavour and shape when baking. Other apples like the Cortland tend not to brown after cutting and are therefore great for salads or kids’ lunches. Some varieties like Honeycrisp and Red Prince have become darlings, reaching superstar status, and draw fans from across the globe to this area. And some, like the McIntosh … well you just can’t go wrong with a Mac. Every McIntosh apple can trace its heritage to a single tree, discovered by John McIntosh in 1811 (the apple recently celebrated its 200th anniversary) in Dundas County, Ontario. You can’t beat that.

As apple connoisseurs we revel in the texture, flavour, shape and colour of this fundamental fruit. Often unknowingly, we are also doing our bodies and minds a whole lot of good while sinking our teeth into the apple’s crunchy flesh. Many of us are familiar with, and adhere to, the old Welsh proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but what does this really mean? Year after year apples

SEASONALTABLE are ranked as one of the top superfoods (often they come in first place) as they are rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and fibre. Apples can help reduce the risks of cancer, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Apples can help improve neurological health, prevent dementia, reduce the risk of a stroke, lower levels of bad cholesterol and aid digestion. The list of benefits for the common apple goes on and on but best just to keep that old adage at the front of your mind when thinking about what kind of snack you want to pick up and gobble down.

Choosing an apple over almost any other snack will do you a world of good.

It’s important to note that many studies suggest that much of what is good in an apple comes from eating the skin, so make sure you give it a thorough wash (using some vinegar to remove any pesticides or contaminants) and avoid peeling away all the good stuff.

As a mother, one of my favourite qualities of the apple is that it acts as nature’s toothbrush. If we are camping or visiting friends and someone forgets a toothbrush, it’s good to know I can rely on the apple in the cooler to do the job.

The crunchy, firm flesh stimulates the gums and the naturally occurring fruit acid in apples actually cleans the teeth. I’m sure my dentist wouldn’t recommend this on a regular basis, but in a life of choosing my battles, this is one I let my boys win from time to time.

It feels silly giving the ‘sell’ on the apple. It is one of the first fruits we eat as babies and you would be hard pressed to find a fruit bowl void of an apple. They taste good and as a recognized superfood, we can feel good about eating them. In the fall I like to use apples wherever and whenever I can. Gnarly roadside apples from long-forgotten trees are one of our favourite road trip snacks. We forgive the fruits’ blemishes in exchange for the feeling of ‘discovery’ and the sense of history these offerings bring. What homestead were these a part of? What bird decided to drop a seed here? How old is this tree and how many kids have climbed its branches?

There is just something about an apple tree that inspires devotion. Just like the one in our front yard. ❧

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Apple-Jalapeño Salsa 4 - 5 Cortland apples peeled, halved and cored 1/2 cup minced green onions 1-2 tablespoons seeded and minced jalapeño peppers (depending on how much heat you like) 1/2 cup fresh lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons local honey 4 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

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Coarsely grate the apples into a strainer set over a large bowl (to catch all the juice, making a refreshing drink for the cook afterwards). Press and turn the grated apples to drain off any excess juices. Transfer the apples to another bowl and stir in the green onions and jalapeños. In a small bowl whisk lemon or lime juice, honey, and lemon peel to blend; mix into apples. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Can be made up to six hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

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Apple Country!

Support our local orchards On The Bay is pleased to provide this guide to local apple orchards and purveyors. Not all orchards are open to the public. Please call, email or check websites before visiting.

Al Ferri & Sons 2735 Concession 10 N. Collingwood 705-444-2133 www.huttonville.com/alferriandsons/

Almond’s Farm Market 206663 Hwy. 26 Meaford 519-538-2281

Appletop Organic Farm 416476 10th Line Clarksburg 519-599-6177 gbos@bmts.com

Barbetta Orchards Ltd. 245703 Sideroad 22 Meaford

519-538-2206 johnston@bmts.com www.barbettaorchards.ca

Bev Murray Farms

www.farmerspantry.com

145816 Grey Rd 12 Meaford 519-538-3592

Finch Haven Orchards

Blue Mountains Cider 496532 Grey Rd 2 Clarksburg 519-599-6426 contact@bluemountainscider.ca bluemountainscider.ca

C & C Knott’s Orchard

Four Wheel Farm Creemore Hills, ON www.fourwheelfarm.ca

Gallagher’s Orchard

496290 Grey Rd 2 Clarksburg 705-443-1814 cknott@georgian.net

7674 Nottawa Sideroad West Nottawa 705-445-6472

Dykstra’s Orchards

828114, Grey Rd. Clarksburg 519-599-7568 www.baygrowers.com

262 Clark Street Clarksburg 519-599-9938 dykstraorchards@gmail.com www.dykstraorchards.com

Bay Ridge Orchards Ltd.

End of the Rainbow Orchard

158198 7th Line Meaford 519-538-1405

RR#1 Clarksburg 519-599-2095

Beaver Valley Orchard and Cidery

The Farmer’s Pantry

235853 Beaver Valley Road Kimberley 519-599-1001 www.bvcider.ca

788030 Grey Rd 13 Clarksburg 519-599-3691 farmerspantry@grey13.ca

Bay Growers Inc.

416241 10th Line Clarksburg 519-599-7775 info@finchhavenorchards.com www.finchhavenorchards.com

Giffen’s Country Market & Glen Huron Apples 55 Station Street Glen Huron 705-466-3080 www.giffens.ca

Goldsmith’s 207600 Hwy 26 W. Thornbury 519-599-3246 kyle@goldsmithsmarket.com www.goldsmithsmarket.com

Grandma Lambe’s 206580 Hwy 26 W. Meaford

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Grandma Lambe’s 317235 Hwy 6 & 10 Chatsworth 519-794-3852 grandmalambes@yahoo.ca www.grandmalambes.com

Harvest Glen Farm Market 55 Station St. Glen Huron 705-466-3080

Oaklane Orchards Ltd. 496445 Grey Rd 2 Clarksburg 519-599-5841 oaklane@bell.net

Oakley’s Field Fresh 125 King St. Hwy 26 Thornbury 705-444-9060 kyle@oakleysfieldfresh.com

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Jones Willowgrove Orchards 496818 Grey Rd. 2 Clarksburg 519-599-3668

RR. 2 Clarksburg 519-599-3542

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Maxwell Orchards PO Box 251 Clarksburg 519-599-3682

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McEachern & Sons Orchards 3303 County Road 124 Collingwood 705-445-9606

Meesters Farms 2697 Concession 10 North Nottawa 705-445-3768

496415 Grey Road 2 Clarksburg 519-599-3977 info@tkferriorchards.com tkferriorchards.com

Vail’s Orchards 205654 Hwy. 26 Meaford 519-538-4474 bpvail@sympatico.ca

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Here’s the latest on new business openings as well as business transformations including new owners, moves and major renovations. More great reasons to shop local!

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LEFT: Couturier designer Cheryl Hildebrandt’s new Thornbury-based business, Hildebrandt & Co. Indulgence Cashmere, specializes in made-to-measure custom-designed women’s cashmere clothing and accessories.

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Looking for all the hillside hot spots?

BLUE MOUNTAINS Crestview Estates at Blue Mountain Terra Brook Homes is building a community of detached homes on Monterra Golf Course at Blue Mountain. The homes are a mix of chalet-style bungalows, bungalows with lofts and two-storey models on 60-foot-wide estate lots ranging from 145 to 235 feet deep, backing onto the golf course with views of Blue Mountain and minutes from Blue Mountain Village.

Terra Brook Homes is new to Southern Georgian Bay, but has built similar homes in Georgina near Lake Simcoe as well as communities and custom homes in Newmarket, East Gwillimbury and Caledon.

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“We have come from a custom home background and have been able to bring a custom home element to subdivisions,” says Corey DiCarlo, who founded Terra Brook Homes along with his twin brother, Jason. “We work closely with customers to give each home a personal touch.” He adds he or his brother will personally supervise the construction of the homes onsite, “which ensures that the homes are built to our very high standard.”

3-241 Applewood Cres., Concord 905-660-2432, 1-866-861-5228 www.terrabrookhomes.ca Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hildebrandt & Co. Indulgence Cashmere This online boutique based in Thornbury specializes in made-to-measure custom-designed women’s cashmere garments and accessories. Shoppers can visit the online store to view the selection of designer cashmere items, and some garments are also available to view locally.

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COLLINGWOOD Blue Horizon Dental Hygiene Your dentist’s office isn’t the only place where you can have your teeth professionally cleaned. Registered dental hygienist Laura LaChance has opened a new clinic that focuses on mouth and gum health. Treatments include ultrasonic “flushing” to remove plaque and disrupt biofilms, ultrasonic and hand scaling to remove build-up, polishing to remove stains, and the application of desensitizing products. LaChance and her team will also recommend a plan for future preventive dental hygiene care.

“We encourage clients to take control of their oral health, prevent dental disease and, in turn, improve their overall health. The focus is on ‘dental health care’ vs. ‘dental disease care,’” explains LaChance, who brings more than 30 years’ experience in oral health care and education to the new business. “If required, we will assist you with a referral to your dentist (if you have one), a local dentist (if you don’t have one), dental specialists and other health practitioners for the best possible care to ensure that any other dental needs can be taken care of. I see myself as both a clinician and a facilitator.”

1 Huron St., Collingwood (Mountain View Towne Centre), Suite 304 705 446-9996 www.bluehorizondentalhygiene.com Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 – p.m.; early morning, evening and select Saturdays by appointment.

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Collingwood Fine Cars Foreign car owners no longer have to take their cars to the city for servicing; this new automotive repair facility in Collingwood specializes in German vehicles including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, BMW and Mini.

Owner Steve Gendron, whose 11 years’ experience include six years as a factory-trained technician with Mercedes-Benz and one year with Audi to become a certified Audi technician, has spent the last two years designing and building the facility on Raglan Street.

“We specialize in servicing German luxury vehicles,” says Gendron. “We cater to clients who would like a local independent alternative to the dealers of the city.

The facility is modern, bright and clean.” He adds his philosophy is “to treat the clients vehicle as they would,” using seat covers, floor mats and fender covers as well as the proper repair and diagnostic tools.

Collingwood Fine Cars offers warranty-approved maintenance services, repairs, detailing, dent repair and parts supply. Subsidized rental cars are available while your vehicle is being serviced.

370 Raglan St., Collingwood 705-445-1115 www.collingwoodfinecars.ca Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

CREEMORE CKAW 90.1FM (Clearview Community Radio) Clearview now has its own radio station. CKAW 90.1 is a non-profit, volunteerled community radio service that operates under a different broadcasting model than commercial stations.

“CKAW 90.1 is a grassroots, volunteer initiated, run and led organization that strives to promote and develop Clearview Township,” says president and station manager Sandra Green. “CKAW broadcasts content that is popular and relevant to a local, specific audience but is often overlooked by commercial or mass-media broadcasters.” In addition to broadcasting, the new station provides a vehicle for the community, volunteer agencies, organizations, businesses and residents to work in partnership towards community development, she adds.

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HANOVER House Rules Design House Rules Design is a one-stop shop for everything you need to renovate your home, from lighting, plumbing, flooring and paint to furniture, textiles, décor accents and more. The showroom provides functioning fixtures that allow the customer to touch, feel and test the products.

Owner and in-house designer Heather Smillie has been a residential and commercial designer for over 17 years, both locally and internationally. “We also provide in-house experts that are able to assist and guide you while choosing each different aspects of your home,” says co-owner and business manager Kari Detzler.

“House Rules is all about helping to create a living space that incorporates your personal style without losing the comfort and livability of your home. We believe that anyone is able to express their personal style through any aspect of their home, and we are here to guide and help customers through this experience.”

13555 Bruce Road 10, Hanover 226-434-1234 www.houserulesdesign.com Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This new lifestyle boutique features beautiful items from across Europe and North America. “We have a lovely combination of furniture and décor items that customers can get ready-made, but we also specialize in teaching them how to achieve any look themselves, using Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan and also our line of Artisan Enhancements products,” says Corinne RobertsonBrown, who owns the business along with her husband, Bill Brown. The pair have been operating a similar boutique in Kincardine since 2010.

“Each of our locations features a great workshop space, where people have a blast learning to do it themselves,” says Robertson-Brown. “Our entire staff is fully trained in the Annie Sloan method, learning from the best instructors in North Carolina and New Orleans, as well as via webinars from Annie herself in Oxford, England. We want to make it easy for people to get the look they love – and have fun doing it.”

322 10th St., Hanover 226-434-GIFT (4438) www.jadorn.ca Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

MEAFORD The Barn Co-operative Network Inc. This unique new community endeavour is a centre for wellness, health, education and arts. Owned by its members and run by a board of directors, the Barn houses The Market - which carries local, non-GMO and organic foods along with a yoga studio, a coffee bar, several local planet-friendly vendors and artisans, a shared “healthy” workspace, holistic practitioners and an art gallery.

“One of the biggest influences on our health, which ultimately impacts our response to illness, is the food we eat,” says Barn director Juliet Tanas. “We really wanted to secure a ‘safe haven’ where our community can shop, work and relax knowing the foods and products they are consuming are clean, healthy and affordable, and that the space they are working in is healthy and safe, while at the same time supporting our local farmers and educating the public about the importance of safe farming and production.”

Tanas stresses that while the co-op’s success relies on its members, anyone can shop or take classes at The Barn. Members do receive a discount in The Market, the Barn Café, the Barn Boutique and on workshops and yoga classes.

121 Old Highway 26, Meaford 519-538-1522 www.thebarncoop.ca Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Creemore Springs Brewery Retail Store The brewery’s retail store was expanded during recent renovations to add a new tasting bar, an external beer garden and bicycle maintenance area, a servery for use in support of catered tours, upgraded washrooms, and historic touches such as the restored copper kettle from Creemore’s original brewhouse and an antique Model A delivery truck.

“The tour experience has also been enhanced,” says Geoff Davies, head of operations, adding the changes provide a “more relaxing and informative setting for complimentary tastings including the ability to be served inside at the bar or outside in the beer garden.” The brewery tour is now even more informative, and there are more products available in the retail store, says Davies. “We also have significantly expanded ability to host events.”

139 Mill St., Creemore 705-466-2240 www.creemoresprings.com Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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This fine art gallery has recently moved to a new location in downtown Owen Sound. “We are now operating in an open concept gallery space with 16-foot ceilings and large feature windows,” says owner and curator Ron de Boer. “Our new location also offers more space to further accommodate evaluations and estate management clients.”

In addition to recent artworks by established Canadian and international artists, there is also a varied collection of high-quality art from selected estates.

Gallery de Boer also offers fine art restoration and custom framing.

969 2nd Avenue East (Upstairs), Owen Sound 519-376-7914 (office), 519-378-5969 (cell) www.gallerydeboer.ca Hours: Tues. – Thurs. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mondays by appointment.

The Georgian Bay Hotel and Conference Center Inc. As of October 1, the Georgian Manor Resort & Country Club will have a new name and renovated conference facilities with “state-of the-art” food and beverage offerings. “The conference facilities can compete with any venue in the area and can be used for weddings or corporate events,” says Peter Levoy, co-owner and president of The Georgian Bay Hotel and Conference Center, adding the hotel offers everything from standard rooms to high-end suites.

The restaurant has been extensively renovated into a high-end steak and seafood facility with a private dining room and a wine room, and will re-open October 1. A new large sports bar will open at the same time. “We have also renovated our front lobby to completely modernize our facility,” says Levoy.

10 Vacation Inn Dr., Collingwood 705-445-9422, 1-800-482-7894 georgianmanorresort.com, georgianbayhotel.com Hours: Open 24 hours.

Saunders Office Pro Saunders Office Pro has a new owner. Eugene Holst, owner of Holst Office Pro in Hanover and Walkerton, has purchased the business. “Dave Saunders is retiring, and we’re stepping in to service his customers,” says Holst, whose familyrun business has been operating for 35 years. “We’ve kept a lot of the same staff.”

Customers can order online, by phone or by fax, and receive next day delivery on most items.

705-445-4771 705-445-4832 (fax) www.saundersofficepro.ca ❧

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Waterfront Executive Suite 4 bdrm., 3 bath, 2,700 sq. ft. fin. $499,000 Kimberly Brine* 416-780-6644

5 Acres with Pond

4 bdrm., 1.5 bath, 1,050 sq. ft. $799,900 Melanie McBride* 519-670-6357

4 bdrm., 2 bath, 2,378 sq. ft. fin. $430,000 Emma Baker** 705-444-3989

Newer Bungalow-Prime Area

Beaver Valley – Turnkey

3 bdrm., 2 bath, 1,400 sq. ft. $255,000 Christine Rice* 226-668-4797

3 bdrm., 2 bath, 1,800 sq. ft. $259,900 Helen Lightbody* 519-477-1144

Treed Street Bungalow

Waterfront Estate

5 bdrm., 4.5 bath, 4,259 sq. ft. $2,498,000 Sherry Rioux** 705-443-2793

4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 1,850 sq. ft. $500,000 Aggie Davidson* 705-441-4711

Beaver Valley Views

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3 bdrm., 2 bath, 1,600 sq. ft. $349,900 Michael Maish* 705-606-5814

3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 1,896 sq. ft. $389,990 Sherry Rioux** 705-443-2793

Ski and Golf Chalet

Beaver Valley Ski Chalet

2 bdrm., 2 bath, 1,070 sq. ft. $269,000 Gerry McIntyre* 705-888-5033

5 bdrm., 3 bath, 3,250 sq. ft. fin. $475,000 Emma Baker** 705-444-3989

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TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN Relax & enjoy the views of Georgian Bay from this nature lovers’ retreat! Ski chalet or permanent home w/lot in Swiss Meadows. $509,900 MLS®1547518D Monika Gibson & Doug Fraser 705-607-0445

$299,000

SILVER GLEN PRESERVE 4 bdrm, 3 1/2 bath bungalow loft w/quality finishes & upgrades. Gourmet kit, open concept. Room for family & company!

MLS®1552241 Monika Gibson & Doug Fraser 705-607-0445

$759,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE BAY & MOUNTAINS 98+2 acres, your own pond, large fully restored barn, 3 bed, 2 bath home. www.century21.ca/helen.kimble Helen Kimble 705-446-7146

Monika Gibson Sales Representative

Helen Kimble Sales Representative

$689,000

VIEW PROPERTY OVERLOOKING GEORGIAN BAY & THORNBURY - 2.64 ac bldg lot 5 mins to Thornbury. Build your dream home & enjoy breathtaking vistas.

MLS®1550080 Lorraine Bull 705-446-5034

$750,000

POST & BEAM Grand vaulted kit w/ timber ceilings & granite island. Great rm w/ 2 storeys of windows, gas f/p, wood flrs. Private master loft, rec rm, gym, heated flrs. 4+ acres. MLS®1551651 Connie & Bill Thompson 705-888-0808

Betty Hancey Sales Representative

LUXURY LIVING IN THORNBURY Well appointed custom home in Trailwoods. 5 bdrms, 4.5 baths, open concept. Lrg stone f/p, 3 ensuites, main flr master. 3300 sq ft MLS ®1550324 www.StevenBrennan.ca 705-795-0953

$869,000

CAMPERDOWN RIDGE VIEW PROPERTY 2 ac with views of Georgian Bay. Mins to area golf courses, ski clubs & beaches. Enjoy the rustic chalet or build your dream home.

Pat MacLeod & Maureen Light 705-444-7471

SPECTACULAR! Enjoy lights on Blue Mtn from open concept living area of this special home. 3 + 1 bdrms, 3 baths, finished bsmt w/exceptional quality throughout. MLS®1548613 Betty Hancey 705-444-4139

$869,000

CRAIGLEITH / ALPINE AREA CHALET Potential in this lrg 4 brdm home on private/ treed ravine lot. Lrg deck, master w/walkout, set back from road. Waiting for your personal touch. Motivated seller. MLS®1549686 Kevin Woolham & Josée Rivard 705-888-1219

OUTSTANDING WATERFRONT Open concept, custom-built w/extensive views of Georgian Bay; 4 + 1 bedrooms, 4.5 baths; two 4-Season cabins; beach. www.425GrandviewDrive.com Jim Chapman 705-446-7733

WATERFRONT 2 Lots left - Collingwood “Long Point Estates”.

Starting at $799,900 Call for lot details & building envelopes. Jen Scholte 705-444-4949

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www.douggillis.ca

Top 100 RE/MAX Agents in Canada.

1999, 2000, 2002, 2011, 2013, Jan to Nov 2014, Jan to July 2015.

Direct: 705.444.3853 | doug@douggillis.ca

ADJOINING LOT ALSO AVAILABLE

GEORGIAN BAY CLUB

$539,000

$1,695,000

127 Leming Street 1/1

11+ ACRE ESTATE

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5,275 Total FT

CLOSE TO BAY

11,900 sf building in industrial area zoned M-5

5 MINUTES TO BLUE MOUNTAIN

15 Lindsay Lane

Blue Mountains

3,126 Total FT2

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$729,000 Blue Mountains 2/1

3,400 Total FT2

3,464 Total FT2

2,840 Total FT

Blue Mountains

Building lot on cul-de-sac

four seasons realty limited, Brokerage 67 First Street, Collingwood

705.444.3853

6,462 Total FT2

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DOWNTOWN COLLINGWOOD

$189,000 to $299,000

$1,595,000

Lot 10 19 Grey Road

91-93 Hurontario St.

8.4 & 16.3 acre building sites

Renovated commercial/residential building with great income potential

Blue Mountains

Collingwood

BACKS ONTO GOLF COURSE

EXQUISITE CHALET

$875,000

216 Snowbridge Way Blue Mountains 4

3/1

3,194 Total FT2

BASE OF ALPINE

$329,000

105 Hemlock Court

4/1

3672 124 County Road

CHOICE OF 3 ACREAGES

ALTA SUBDIVISION

589214 19 Grey Road

3/1

$649,000

629350 119 Grey Road

Collingwood

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$769,000

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$1,649,000

Collingwood

8 Stewart Road

Blue Mountains

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49 ACRE ESTATE

36 Waterfront Circle

2.42 ACRES

$349,000

2/1

1,750 Residential FT2 1,150 Commercial FT2

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$599,000

Grey Highlands

CLOSE TO ALPINE SKI CLUB

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UNOBSTRUCTED WATER VIEW

316839 3rd D Line

Blue Mountains 4/1

3,340 Total FT2

$2,700,000

627492 119 Grey Road 4

Collingwood

100 ACRE VIEW PROPERTY

$1,449,000

$2,495,000

31 Simcoe Street

Blue Mountains

1,932 Total FT2

GEORGIAN BAY CLUB

$799,000

5-516689 7th Line

Thornbury 3

ROOFTOP TERRACE

$1,799,000

184 Alta Rd 4

146 Blueski George Blue Mountains 5

3/1

5,000 Total FT2

GEORGIAN BAY CLUB

$1,199,000

148 Stone Zack Lane

Blue Mountains 6

$1,495,000

Blue Mountains 4,700 Total FT2

MagniďŹ cent, large lot w/views of Georgian Bay

For additional photos and details of all my listings visit

Doug Gillis Broker A track record of excellence

www.douggillis.ca

Top 100 RE/MAX Agents in Canada.

1999, 2000, 2002, 2011, 2013, Jan to Nov 2014, Jan to July 2015.

Direct: 705.444.3853 | doug@douggillis.ca

NESTLED BETWEEN SLOPE AND SHORELINE, LIES A UNIQUE COMMUNITY IN THE MAKING

FULLY SERVICED PERMIT READY LOTS A FOUR SEASON PARADISE PROVIDING THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN A PEACEFUL EXISTENCE & AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.

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Phase I consists of 24 fully serviced lots. Currently 13 lots still available for sale.

NEXT TO GEORGIAN BAY CLUB. WATER AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS FROM MANY LOTS.

7 beautiful homes built and occupied.

Construction on 2 lots to commence shortly.

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705.444.3853

Getting Sold in Collingwood & Thornbury

47 ACRE HoBBY FARM

500 FT. FRoM SANdY BEACH

RARE oPPoRTUNITY

NATURE’S PARAdISE

317413 3rd Line, Meaford.

Brick bungalow with 2 cabins.

Prime comm. bldg in downtown Collingwood.

200 acres of pristine untouched wilderness.

$1,099,000

$750,000

$695,000

MLS®#1543854

$319,000

MLS®#1548962

Angie Salvaitis** 705-446-6428

Colleen Flynn**/Bill Flynn* 705-446-5006/705-441-3163

MLS®#1552675

Dustin Doyon* 705-795-2727

MLS®#1551631

Judith Traynor** 705-446-8977

MoTIVATEd SEllER

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An outdoor paradise close to Kolapore.

4 bedroom Cape Cod-style home.

4 bedroom panabode chalet.

5 bedroom, 3 bath chalet.

$380,000

MLS®#1546622

MLS®#1553951

Lorraine Champion* 705-441-3642

Greg Grossmann* 705-443-7093

AlPINE HIllS

lIGHTHoUSE PoINT

3,850 sq. ft. luxurious mountain chalet.

$1,395,000

$385,000

MLS®#1534325

3 bdrm, 2 bath w/views of Georgian Bay.

$609,000

MLS®#1538296

Brad Williams**

Brad Williams**

705-444-4646

705-444-4646

oNE oF A KINd - 25 ACRES Spectacular 7,500 sq. ft. home with views.

$3,995,000

MLS®#1551709

50 ACRES W/ lAKE VIEW! Build your private estate here.

$550,000

MLS®#1551483

Mark Veer**/ Mary Riopelle*

Todd Brooker**

705-443-7911/705-446-5466

705-888-1818

four seasons realty limited, Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

$349,000

MLS®#1551919

Alan Robert Ewing* 705-444-9778

Custom built 6 bedroom chalet.

MLS®#1543864

BEAVER VAllEY Log home on 50 acres with lake view.

Jean Rowe* 705-444-4035

TIMMoNS STREET - CRAIGlEITH Great Location - Extensive reno’s done.

$439,900

MLS®#1544814

Derek Crespy** 705-441-0112

Rosanna Balloi* 705-606-0267

$987,000

MLS®#1550713

Blair Thompson** 705-446-8507

VIEW BlUE MoUNTAIN $789,000

$599,000

MLS®#1533597

A lITTlE PIECE oF PARAdISE Overlooking the Beaver River.

$449,900

MLS®#1541917

Dennis Klinsky** 705-443-9794

67 First St., Collingwood 705-445-8500 47 Bruce St., Thornbury 519-599-2600 *sales representative **broker ***broker of record

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RURAL RETREAT W/VIEWS

$6,900,000

$2,999,000

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SUMPTIOUS RETREAT

$2,850,000

$2,749,000

Modern pastoral 8800 sq ft bungalow. Seamlessly integrated into a spectacular 70 acre hillside property w/ vistas for 80 km. Exceptional architecture & materials, Lovely private location just south of Creemore.

Over 6,900 sq ft this stunning masterpiece with spectacular panoramic views over Georgian Bay. 50 acres, 5 bedrooms, 4 bath. Patios & terraces.

MLS® 1545675

Georgian Bay waterfront. 160 ft of shoreline, steps to downtown Thornbury. 4 bedroom (one on main) 4.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, hemlock floors, granite and double garage.

Magnificent property on 42 acres w/pond & panoramic views of Georgian Bay. Architecturally designed & minutes to all 4 Season amenities.

MLS®1548289

Cheryl MacLaurin* 705.446.8005

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

Barb Thompson* 705.441.4777 Anita Lauer* 705.446.6446

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

BAYSHORE 900‘ WATERFRONT

COUNTRY ESTATE

$2,650,000

$2,598,000

Prestigious property located on east shore of Owen Sound Bay. Recreational opportunities & spectacular sunsets top off the large protected harbour that can handle a 45 ft yacht. One of the largest waterfront holdings still available in area.

Dave Moyer* 519.379.1996

Georgian style manor house privately set on 38 acres close to Collingwood. Elegant living combines grand & intimate spaces in perfect harmony.

MLS®1547134

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

SCOTCH MOUNTAIN

ROSEVIEW FARM / CREEMORE HILLS

$1,999,000

$1,595,000

HISTORIC SNOWBRIDGE – EXQUISITE EXECUTIVE HOME

$2,150,000

Designed by renowned architect Les Andrew. 8 bdrm, 5 bath, 6 FP, rich w/architectural detail. Main living space w/gorgeous views of golf course, ski hills & centres on a grand FP. Well-appointed chef’s kitchen w/ custom pantry. Main fl master bdrm w/granite faced FP, designed as a suite unto itself w/ensuite & walkin closet. 2ND fl clever, multi-family approach w/2 identical wings. 3 bdrm, 5 pc bath w/laundry on each side & central family rm w/granite faced FP. Fully fin basement w/play area, media room, bdrm, bath.

John M. Kacmar** 705.446.4152

BRUCE PENINSULA WATERFRONT

$1,500,000

CREEMORE HILLS

$1,495,000

Award winning historic Georgian stone home on 100 acres. Panoramic views, stocked pond, modern barn, 3+car garage, guest cabin and more. MLS®1539382.

128 acre horse paradise in Creemore Hills. Newer 3+ bedroom house and 10 stall horse barn with indoor arena. Private and idyllic ride on your own acreage / hay fields MLS® 1544373

Perhaps one of the finest waterfront properties on the Bruce w/ approx. 1 mile of shoreline on south side of pristine Berford Lake. 3000 sq. ft English Country home set amongst mature landscaped gardens w/no less than 5 flagstone patios.

Scandinavian style log home w/ panoramic views. 50 acres, barn, 2nd handcrafted log cabin at spring fed swimming pond. 4 bedrooms, master w/ ensuite & yoga loft. Family & games rm in lower level. Located on a dead end road 2 km south of Creemore.

Dave Armstrong* 905.713.9414

Meredith Cudney* 705.446.8436 Cheryl MacLaurin*705.446.8005

Gary Taylor** 519.378.4663

Cheryl MacLaurin* 705.446.8005

SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT

RIVERSIDE FARM

COLLINGWOOD OPPORTUNITY

GEORGIAN BAY VIEWS

$1,495,000

$1,395,000

$1,299,000

$1,249,000

Soak up breathtaking views across Georgian Bay from an immaculately landscaped backyard w/waterside deck. Sumptuously appointed throughout. MLS®1543399

Nestled in Big Head River Valley 27 acres riverfront.

Award winning restoration. Barn (50x70) Westerly views of pond, river & rolling hills. Easterly apple orchards. Gourmet kitchen / triple garage.

Residential/Commercial Opportunity in the heart of downtown Collingwood. Over 4,500 sq ft. Many options. Call LBO today for more information. MLS®1546576

This idyllic retreat features 3700 sq.ft. of finished living space,5 bdrms,3 baths, landscaped tranquil grounds w/panoramic Escarpment views. MLS®371490059

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

Dave Armstrong* dave@chestnutpark.com 905.713.9414

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

www.chestnutpark.com | 705.445.5454 CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE 393 FIRST STREET, SUITE 100 COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO L9Y 1B3

DID YOU KNOW? Our Collingwood office is growing to serve you! As well as listing and selling properties in Simcoe County, Grey Highlands, Town of The Blue Mountains, Municipality of Meaford and other charming, picturesque communities in the surrounding areas, we also cover the spectacular Grey Bruce / Owen Sound Region and have Chestnut Park REALTORS® in Owen Sound and Wiarton to take care of all your real estate needs.

Chestnut Park is one brokerage with a team of REALTORS® both locally and throughout our affiliated network of offices in Toronto and GTA, Prince Edward County, Muskoka and surrounding areas.

Chestnut Park is an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate and one of Ontario’s leading luxury real estate brokerages. ·

DEEDED WATER ACCESS

$1,000,000

EXECUTIVE COUNTRY HOME

$999,000

Chestnut Park provides In House Legal Services and a dedicated Marketing and Social Media Team to assist our team of REALTORS®.

THEMOVIEGALS.COM

COLLINGWOOD CENTURY HOME

$995,000

$949,000

Private location surrounded by mature trees, close to the shores of Georgian Bay. Exceptional home throughout Close to private golf/ski clubs.

MLS®1536614

Magnificent property in a private location nestled among mature trees. Grand open concept living spaces indoor/out. Loaded with upgrades.

Gracious bungalow approx. 3 acres w/ 298` of Georgian Bay waterfront! A wooded ravine is your only neighbour across the road. Exceptional layout w/ spacious master suite & guest bdrms at opposite ends of the home.

Family Home/Development potential a short walk from downtown Collingwood. Renovated w/original features, open floor plan. Approx. 2.3 acres. MLS®582610261

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

Dave Moyer * 519-379-1996

Anita Lauer* 705.446.6446 Barb Thompson* 705.441.4777

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

WATERFRONT LUXURY

READHILTON.COM

MONTERRA LOCATION

IT’S ALL ABOUT LOCATION!

$925,000

Immaculate waterfront condo loaded w/ upgrades. Heated marble/hardwood mahogany floors, granite counters, custom cabinetry, top end appliances. MLS®593140088

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

COLLINGWOOD CUSTOM LUXURY HOME

$699,000

This contemporary raised bungalow is built to exacting European standards. Footing to ceiling insulated concrete forms (ICF) make this home super energy efficient & practically sound proof.

Features open concept w/ gourmet kitchen & centre island.

Martin Kilby** 705.444.4483

$795,000

$744,000

$699,000

Connect with nature on this 97 acre hobby farm where the gently rolling lands are wildlife rich & ideal for raising horses. 58 acres mixed bush, 30 acres fenced pasture, balance hardwood. 3 Bdrm, 2.5 bath, 3 season sun room, renovated kitchen. 3 ponds.

Read Hilton* 705.351.8100

Private landscaped backyard w/stone patio/ view to fairway & pond. Over 3000 sq ft. Chefs Kitchen/upgraded appliances. Close to Blue Mountain. MLS®371470214

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

Minutes to Blue with a fantastic view.

Bedrooms galore, mudroom & dbl garage.

Open concept kitchen/living/dining room w/ wood burning fireplace & cathedral ceilings.

Dbl sided gas fireplace/sliding doors to private deck from master.

Judy Crompton** 705.444.9312

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW!

SNOWBRIDGE CHALET

8 BURNSIDE COURT

$699,000

$675,000

$629,000

Peaceful country estate on 38 acres minutes to Meaford. Custom ranch style bungalow features a designer kitchen w/ quartz countertops & solid maple cabinetry. Terrific large finished loft above a 3 car garage w/a stunning Georgian Bay view.

Cozy 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home in the prestigious Snowbridge community with views to the ski hills! Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, open living-dining, separate family room.

Shuttle to the slopes!

Private garden in Collingwood’s sought after Lockhart Subdivision offers 4 bdrms, 2690 sq ft completely renovated w/ hardwood floors, skylights, stainless steel appliances. Stunning master suite & 2nd floor laundry. MLS® 1543425

Dave Armstrong* 905.713.9414

Ellen Jarman* 705.441.2630

Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Dave Armstrong*

Ilse Ayers**

Diana Berdini**

Office Manager

Michael Biggins**

Gail Crawford*

Judy Crompton**

Meredith Cudney*

Helen Dixon*

Read Hilton*

Ellen Jarman*

John Kacmar**

Sales Representative **Broker

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Martin Kilby**

Stefanie Kilby*

Anita Lauer*

Cheryl MacLaurin*

IRISH MOUNTAIN

$649,900

2 FAMILY CHALET IN BANKS

$649,000

BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE

$644,000

WALK TO GEORGIAN BAY

$584,900

23 acres in the Hamlet of Banks. New septic, well, 200 amp service. 40 x 45 ft barn. Home wellsuited for two families. Hot tub, sauna. Ponds and mature trees.

3800 sq. ft, open concept Living/Dining/Kitchen w/soaring ceilings, stone gas fireplace. Enjoy all the amenities/active life in Lora Bay. MLS®1540202

Immaculate home in highly sought after area.

Over 3,000 sq ft, Chefs Kitchen, spacious deck overlooking professionally landscaped gardens. MLS®1543603

Michael Biggins** 519.378.6336

John M. Kacmar ** 705.446.4152

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

LORA BAY GOLF STYLE

NAPIER ST. THORNBURY

CUSTOM LOG HOME

DRAMATIC TIMBER FRAME

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This custom built stone home is privately situated on 5.9 acres providing breathtaking views high atop Georgian Bay. Expansive glass-railed deck. Open concept main floor. Hardwood floors throughout.

Two car garage with 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath.

$550,000

$550,000

$518,000

$469,900

Private open design end unit Villa. Main level bdrm w/ensuite, 2 bdrms, 2 baths (1 ensuite on 2nd level). Walk to 1st T, clubhouse, fine dining & beach. Indoor pool & Georgian Trail at your door, bike to Thornbury shops & beach.

Circa 1890, park like setting. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, newer dbl garage & kitchen. Unspoiled original interior. Barn w/art studio. Walk to shops, harbor, library & school. A rare & unique village opportunity.

Set on a private/serene location mins to Blue Mountain. Flowing open concept w/spectacular vaulted ceiling. Lower level w/Kitchen. Art studio. over 2200 sq.ft. MLS®1541418

Executive chalet close to ski hills, golf & Collingwood. Soaring cathedral ceilings & wall of windows overlooking expensive deck. Antique hemlock & flagstone flooring, hot tub room, 2000 sq. ft. of beautiful country living

Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

Ilse Ayers** ilseayers@rogers.com

CIRCA 1878

PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS

VILLAGE OF CREEMORE

COBBLE BEACH CONDOMINIUM

$450,000

$449,000

Country living w/ natural gas & perfect, design for extended/large family. Upgraded w/ many original features. 4 bdrms, 3 1Ž2 bths, gas fireplace & central air. 8 mins to Owen Sound & Meaford shops & hospitals.

Walk to the base of Blue Mountain from this open concept condo with granite counters/upgraded Kitchen appliances, 3 bed/3 bath. Upgrades galore. MLS®1536117

Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

COZY LOG CHALET!

$485,000

$427,000

$399,000

End unit townhome. 2 bedrooms & 4 baths features upgrades and fine finishes throughout.

Finished walkout bsmt . The community boasts top rated 18 hole golf , tennis, pool & spa, + private beach, trails clubhouse with dining

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

Quality built, impeccably maintained brick home w/ 2 master beds both w/ensuites. Light filled principal rms w/9 ft ceilings. Walkouts on 2 levels, main fl laundry, finished lower level with 3rd bed, full bath & family rm. Attached garage w/inside entry.

Cheryl MacLaurin* 705.446.8005

A GARDEN LOVERS PARADISE!

DARE TO COMPARE “BAYVIEW”

15 EDWARD STREET – CREEMORE

$369,000

$359,000

Dave Moyer* 519.379.1996

$279,900

Charming log home with lovely stone surround wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors.

Peaceful forest views in the back and Georgian Bay views from the front. Close to Thornbury and ski hills!

Great home for entertaining inside & out! Main floor offers large kitchen, oversized dining area, comfortable living room & spacious family room + 2 gas fireplaces. Spectacular outdoor living!

One floor condo in a gated community with panoramic water view from all rooms. 2 berms, 2 baths , 1500+ sq. ft. Rec centre, tennis, indoor pool, squash, exercise room, marina.

Double lot, 2 bedrooms and 2 1/5 baths. Newer siding, windows and furnace and remodeled kitchen. Large bedroom on the lower level with ensuite. MLS® 1532925

Ellen Jarman* 705-441.2630

Ellen Jarman* 705.441.2630 Gail Crawford* 705.445.3751

Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Meredith Cudney* 705.446.8436

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Joan Malbeuf*

Sue Mallett*

Rob McAleer*

Dave Moyer*

Maggi Olson*

Barbara Picot*

Ron Picot*

Jennifer Ridsdale**

Holly Richardson*

Sandee Roberts**

David Rowlands**

Gary Taylor**

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Brendan Thomson*

Sales Representative **Broker

Barbara Thompson*

Carol Whyne*

Paige Young*

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Helping you is what we do.

705.444.1420

Trinity Realty

1.800.610.4868

www.trinity-realty.com

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MONTERRA ESTATES

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CASH CROP FARM

Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow located on a treed 13 acre lot. Minutes to amenities.

Large 95 acre lot with custom built 3 bdrm, 4 bath home. Plus barn, hay storage & cabin.

Executive 5 bdrm 4 ½ bath custom built home set on 2+ acres. Close to Osler Ski Club.

One-of-a-kind custom built on 3/4 acre. 5 bdrm, 5 bath, dbl car garage, unique & beautiful.

Open concept 5 bdrm in Monterra Estates.

Gourmet kitchen, 3 gas f/p & fin’d bsmt.

Beautifully maintained 3 bdrm, surrounded by golf course with Mtn views, privacy, dbl garage.

$1,350,000 John Kirby* 705.441.0117

$1,199,000 Jane Moysey** 705.888.1982

$723,900 Greg Syrota** 705.446.8082

Lorraine McDonald* 705.444.4216

Cheryl J. Morrison*** 705.444.1420

$775,000

$1,299,000 Graig King* 705.293.0898

PRIVATE & TRANQUIL

MODERN & SLEEK

THE SHIPYARDS

WATERFRONT LIVING

HARBOUR VIEWS

ACROSS FROM THE BAY

Luxurious 3 bdrm, 3 bath open concept in Lora Bay. Backyard terrace backs onto golf course.

3 bdrm, 3 ½ bath home in The Shipyards. Fully loaded with many upgrades & finishes.

Spectacular & bright end unit boasts 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths w/ large walk-out terrace.

Spacious 2 bdrm loft style apartment in the historic Sidelaunch Building.

Spacious 3 bdrm, 2 bath dream home. Abundant large windows accentuate all quality features.

Fully renovated chalet style home with 4 bdrms, 4 baths.

Walk-out to beautiful backyard.

$449,000 Shelly Paul** 705.888.0225

$699,000 Tara Parsons* 705.888.8272

$598,000 Sara White* 705.828.6202

Katia Abaimova*

$574,000 705.888.8979

$369,900 Katia Abaimova* 705.888.8979

$435,000 Jenna Davis* 705.888.6365

COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS

LOVELY SKI CHALET

CHARMING FARMHOUSE

1875 STONE HOUSE

DREAM, DESIGN, BUILD

PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS

Custom built 4 bdrm 3 bath ranch style bungalow close to Thornbury Harbour & amenities.

3 bdrm, 3 bath walking distance to ski hills. Year round enjoyment - hot tub & more.

Renovated 3 bdrm, 3 bath sits on a private 20 acre lot. Short drive to Blue Mtn & Bruce Trail.

Bright and updated 3 bdrm historical home. Wooded 1+ acre lot, yr round pond & trails.

The perfect place for the perfect lifestyle. Build your dream home on this 80x205 ft premium lot.

Updated 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with basement apartment on 2.9 acres near Brewsters Lake.

$579,000 Sandy Shannon** 705.445.7833

$390,000 Melissa Cairns* 705.888.0860

$499,900 Melanie Moss* 705.888.1578

Barbara McCowan** 705.443.9784

$200,000

$329,900 Linda Murphy* 705.351.1420

$409,900 Fran Webster* 705.444.9081

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

PRIME COMMERCIAL

BUSINESS POTENTIAL

COLLINGWOOD

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME

CENTRALLY LOCATED

4+ acres of R3 zoned property located at the corner of High & Campbell Street in Collingwood.

Downtown Collingwood location.

C1 zoning with 3 spacious offices or retail & 1 bdrm apt.

Great setting - 1.38 acres of land to build your own business, in the Village of Creemore.

Update to single family home w/ accessory apt + 3 additional building lots. Central location.

Bright & open 3 bdrm home with huge updated kitchen & dining room featuring cathedral ceiling.

Close to the beach & amenities.

2 bdrm year round cottage/home on large treed lot & quiet street.

$395,000 705.443.2351

$140,000 Valerie Scott* 705.606.0955

$439,900 Valerie Scott* 705.606.0955

$239,000 Rebecca Cormier* 705.888.5100

Jill Does*

$1,449,000 705.443.2191

Larry Reid*

Deb Saunders-Chatwin*

$649,900

$159,999 705.331.3341

DOWNTOWN COLLINGWOOD

MOUNTAIN VIEWS

AMAZING FAMILY HOME

LIKE NEW

NEWLY BUILT

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS

Live & play in downtown Collingwood on a tree street & enjoy this rebuilt 3 bdrm home.

Stunning 6 bdrm, 4 bath family home/chalet w/ finished bsmt.

Beautifully landscaped.

Admiral School District and walking distance to both high schools. 4 bdrm, in-ground pool.

Fabulous 3 bdrm, 3 bath open concept family home. Close to all Collingwood amenities.

Views of Georgian Bay from this 3 bdrm, 3 bath bungaloft.

Clubhouse w/ pool, party rooms.

Great location within walking distance to shopping and the beach. 2 bdrm, 3 bath bungaloft.

$725,000 Connie O’Shell** 705.444.3154

$629,000 Dana Calder* 705.441.3607

Deb Saunders-Chatwin*

$585,000 705.443.2191

$375,900 Debbie Bunston* 705.444.2925

Brenda Armstrong** 705.828.4571

Katia Abaimova*

Brenda Armstrong**

Melanie Moss*

Candace Armstrong*

Jane Moysey**

Steve Moysey*

Debbie Bunston*

Linda Murphy*

Melissa Cairns*

Connie O’Shell**

Dana Calder*

Brenda Caswell*

Tara Parsons*

Jenna Davis*

Rebecca Cormier*

Larry Reid*

Shelly Paul**

* Sales Representative

** Broker

Jill Does*

Deb Saunders-Chatwin*

*** Broker of Record

$309,900

$474,900

Graig King*

Valerie Scott*

John Kirby*

Sandy Shannon**

Candace Armstrong* 705.817.1007

Barbara McCowan**

Greg Syrota**

Lorraine McDonald*

Fran Webster*

Cheryl J. Morrison***

Sara White*

TEAM TRINITY ANNOUNCEMENT Victoria E. Tkatch, owner of Royal LePage Trinity Realty, Brokerage is pleased to announce that Cheryl J. Morrison has been appointed as Broker of Record for Royal LePage Trinity Realty, Brokerage.

Cheryl continues her successful career path with the firm and will be overseeing activity at our four locations. Beginning her full time real estate sales career over 25 years ago in Collingwood, Cheryl has been involved as an active and successful member of our local real estate industry, including involvement with the local Real Estate Board, serving on a variety of committees; she assisted Dale Tkatch with the development of management philosophies, the Brokerage's training and mentoring programs, as well as assuming the overall management of the Brokerage when required. Cheryl shares the same beliefs as Dale did - a work ethic based on integrity, stellar customer service, dedication and a commitment to our clients, customers, colleagues and communities!

The entire 'Trinity Team' is committed to honouring the legacy of Dale Tkatch - team work and dedication to do and be the Best we can to serve our fellow citizens and communities! This 'Team' commitment has seen our Brokerage reach record numbers in the past two months - numbers we're proud of, posting sales numbers surpassing previous records! Over 100 transactions in July representing millions in sales volume!! A testament to the man who established our Brokerage and to the 'seasoned Team of professionals' working under the Royal LePage Trinity Realty banner!

We are a strong, vibrant Brokerage with committed management and a cohesive sales team ~ it's a great combination ~ give us a call or come visit us at any of our four locations. Each of our four office locations have been established real estate offices for over 20 years! We are familiar faces in familiar locations!

The familiar faces you've come to know and trust are here to serve your real estate needs ~ we are committed to combining sales and marketing techniques with the latest in technology (as demanded by our market and competitors) so we can, and will, serve your real estate needs!

Katia Abaimova*

Darlene Anstey**

Brenda Armstrong**

Candace Armstrong*

John Armstrong*

Jennifer Bell*

Cathy Bower*

Debbie Bunston*

Taryn Burchell*

Melissa Cairns*

Dana Calder*

Shaun Cameron*

Chad Campbell**

Scott Campbell**

Brenda Caswell*

Bart Chapman**

Rebecca Cormier*

Wanda Cummings*

Jenna Davis*

Jill Does*

Terri Ewing**

Erin Fraser*

Jim Fraser*

Kevin Gough*

Deborah Griffin*

Sharon Holland*

Graig King*

John Kirby*

Gail Ledger*

Barbara McCowan**

Lorraine McDonald*

Loretta McInnis*

Linda Miles*

Cheryl J. Morrison***

Melanie Moss*

Jane Moysey**

Steve Moysey*

Linda Murphy*

John Nolasco*

Connie O’Shell**

Tara Parsons*

Shelly Paul**

Chris Preston*

Larry Reid*

Barry Rice*

Phil Richards*

Deb SaundersChatwin*

Adrian Schwieger*

Valerie Scott*

Sandy Shannon**

Brenda Smith*

Greg Syrota**

Kevin Smith*

Nadine Truax*

Fran Webster*

Claire Weston**

Sara White*

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705.444.1420

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160’ Of Waterfront

Great potential for future investment of large parcel of property. Includes an 1100 sq ft home.

MeafordInvestment.com!

Church beautifully converted into 4 units, recently reno’d, fully tenanted.

Lovely 2 bedroom home with board and baton addition on quiet dead end street, steps to Georgian Trail.

Charming 4 bedroom home surrounded by greenery, perfect for a growing family or retired couple.

4 bedroom, 2 bath, designer kitchen, amazing panoramic views of the Bay. Minutes to downtown Thornbury.

$399,000 MLS® 1539745 Call Kristina Tardif* 705-716-0001

$700,000 MLS® 1548945 Call Patrick Egan** 705-302-1013

$249,000 MLS® 1545739 Call Patrick Egan** 705-302-1013

$299,000 MLS® 1547867 Call Patrick Egan** 705-302-1013

$1,000,000 MLS® 1547052 Call Rob Dubien* 705-888-0092

Brewster Lake

Panoramic Views!

15 Acres Of Bush

Backyard Oasis

105’ Of Waterfront!

Over 3000 sq ft custom built with W/O basement, attached garage, plus 26’ x 26’ detached shop!

Hilltop home with over 2,800 sq ft set on 21 private acres! Minutes to Creemore and the Glen!

Warmth of wood surrounds you in this 2,600 sq ft dovetail log home.

Located minutes from Creemore.

Resort like property in a country setting, made for entertaining and minutes to Collingwood.

Georgian Bay sandy beach!

Suits large family, minutes to Blue Mountain village & private ski clubs.

$519,000 MLS® 1544676 Call Vicki Bell** 705-446-4539

$940,000 MLS® 1532603 Call Vicki Bell** 705-446-4539

$649,000 MLS® 1548765 Call Vicki Bell** 705-446-4539

$1,045,000 MLS® 1551599 Call Wendy Emmett* 705-994-4224

$799,000 MLS® 1551882 Call Wendy Emmett* 705-994-4224

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Georgian Bay Views

26 Wooded Acres

Heart Of Collingwood

Breathtaking Views

Ridge Creek Bungalow

Enjoy spectacular views of Georgian Bay and the countryside from your 675 sq ft wrap around.

Custom built 4+ bedroom bungalow, f/f basement with walkout, attached 2 car garage, detached shop, pond.

Sought after neighbourhood.

Fantastic investment opportunity right downtown! A must see!

Beautiful custom built home on 3 acres surrounded by conservation area. Perfect family home.

Beautiful 9 year old ranch bungalow in Ridge Creek subdivision.

4 bedrooms, 3 baths and much more.

$529,000 MLS® 1543416 Call Zig Glogowski* 705-888-3080

$649,000 MLS® 1551470 $499,000 MLS® 1547806 Call D. Barry Manchester** 705-446-8468 Call Christine Smith** 705-888-0201

$799,000 MLS® 1550375 Call Christine Smith** 705-888-0201

$439,000 MLS® 1551621 Call Dave Loucks* 519-375-5920

Country Property

Private Location!

Arrowhead At Blue!

Great Value!

Secluded Paradise

Lovely 3,300 sq ft home on picturesque 47 acres with spring fed pond close to Thornbury.

Stunning 3 bedroom + studio home in The Forest. Private ¾ acre lot, incredible design.

Furnished 3 bedroom chalet town home at Blue Mountain. 12 ft ceilings, gas fireplace, 2,399 sq ft.

Beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom condo. Private deck. Steps to Cranberry Marina.

4,500 sq ft home, extensive decking, overlooking 200 acres with pond.

$949,000 MLS® 1541388 Call Doug Beaumont** 705-606-1046

$1,170,000 MLS® 1531178 Call Cindy Ryerse* 705-446-7254

$379,900 MLS® 1550553 Call Cindy Ryerse* 705-446-7254

$414,900 MLS® Exclusive Call Ian Hawkins** 705-446-5136

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COLLINGWOOD: 705-445-5520 CREEMORE: 705-881-9005 MEAFORD: 519-538-5755 THORNBURY: 519-599-2136 WASAGA BEACH: 705-617-9969

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$1,690,000 MLS® Exclusive Call Ian Hawkins** 705-446-5136

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Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Page 99, 100 & 101 Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Barb Picot & Ron Picot Page 73 Clairwood Real Estate Corporation Brokerage Page 92 & 93 Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd., Brokerage Page 98 Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd., Brokerage Doug Gillis Page 96 & 97 Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd., Brokerage Todd Brooker Page 48 Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc. Chris Keleher Page 3 & 75 Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc., Brokerage Page 14, 15 & 104 Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc., Brokerage Matthew Lidbetter Page 31

Meaford Hall Page 30

FURNITURE/APPLIANCES

Rational Expressions Gallery Page 76

Home Furniture Appliances Page 40

HOME SERVICES

Royal LePage Trinity Realty Inc., Brokerage Page 102 & 103

The Blue Mountains Art Tour Page 76

Leon’s Furniture Page 37

Applewood Cleaning Services Page 91

Windstone Real Estate, Brokerage Page 94

The Loft Gallery Page 76

Orangeville Furniture Page 108

Ardiel Septic Services Page 66

Your Own Private Resort in Collingwood Page 38

Visual FX Page 55

Stone Ridge Woodcraft Page 66

Blue Mountain Vacuum Centre Page 62

AUTO/SMALL ENGINE/ HEAVY EQUIPMENT

The Shabby Shack Boutique Page 66 Tyme Home Custom Interiors & Outdoor Patio Page 65

Ducks in a Row Professional Organizing Page 45 & 62

Collingwood Fine Cars Page 91 Kubota Page 107 McKee Muffler Page 91 Walkers Small Motors Page 33

BUILDERS/CUSTOM HOME DESIGN MacPherson Builders Page 2 & 86 NobleCraft Design/Build Page 66 Van Strien Developments Page 59

GOLF Cranberry Golf Resort & Conference Centre Page 33 Oslerbrook Golf & Country Club Page 57

Camelot Salon & Day Spa Page 45

Shouldice Designer Stone Page 46

Eye the Brows Page 45

The Landmark Group Page 9

Fleet-Wood Dancentre Page 54

Good Health Mart Collingwood Page 29, 31, 45 & 54

U-Pick Parties Page 54

Mary’s Pharmacy Page 45 Muriel Wilde, Counsellor & Psychotherapist Page 91

97.7 The Beach, Bayshore Broadcasting Page 27 Collingwood Business Improvement Association Page 54 & 55

Scandinave Spa, Blue Mountain Page 30

Collingwood G&M Hospital Page 6

The Curling Iron Page 25

Meaford Hospital Foundation Page 27

Thornbury Laser Clinic Page 32

Apple Pie Trail Page 83 Grey County Tourism Page 82 Meaford Apple Harvest Craft Show Page 83 Meaford Hall Page 30 mycollingwood.ca Page 88 The Blue Mountains Art Tour Page 76 U-Pick Parties Page 54

FASHION/JEWELRY Appeal Boutique Page 45 Blink Eyewear Page 55 & 72 Bonnie Dorgello Jewellery & Paintings Page 76 Buddha Rider Page 55

LANDSCAPE/GARDEN Maple Leaves Forever Page 89

Glow Hair Studio & Gallery Page 25

EVENTS/RECREATION

Storage Zone Page 66

Ancient Traditions Spiritual Centre Page 83

Calm Kidz Page 45

Saunders Office Pro Page 49

Mountain Moving & Storage Page 57

Greenmarc Gardens Page 64

Georgian Bay Cosmetic Clinic Page 29

mycollingwood.ca Page 88

Junk Butlers Page 91

HEALTH/BEAUTY/FITNESS

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

COMMUNITY/BUSINESS SERVICES

Hands for Hire Page 65

The Barn Co-op Page 82 The Body Bar by Kalola Botanicals Page 54

Urban Hair Spa Page 45

HOME DÉCOR/DESIGN Adam & Co. Page 41 Clerkson’s Home Store Page 54 FAD Farrow Arcaro Design Page 59 J’Adorn Page 69 Habitat Interiors Page 25 House Rules Design Shop Page 58 Kitchen Painters Page 49 Paintworks Page 62 Salnek’s Window Fashions & Accessories Page 11 Stone Ridge Woodcraft Studio Page 66

MEDICAL/DENTAL PROFESSIONALS Blue Horizon Dental Hygiene Page 61 Collingwood Dental Centre Page 28 Collingwood Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre Page 29 Comly Eye Care Page 32 Dr. John Miller Family Destistry Page 32 Dr. Noreen Khan Family Dentistry Page 50 Dr. Robert McCoppen Family Dentistry Page 65 Drs. Hammond, Raymond & Cation Optometrists Page 47 Harbour Dental Hygiene Page 68

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS Blue Fairway (MacPherson Builders) Page 86 Crestview Estates (Terra Brook Homes) Page 23 Mountaincroft (Grandview Homes) Page 13 Peaks Ridge (Solcorp Developments) Page 97 The Private Residences at the Georgian Bay Club Page 21 The Residences of Peaks Bay Page 97 Windfall (Georgian International) Page 70 Windrose (MacPherson Builders) Page 2

RESTAURANTS Ali’s Kitchen Page 55 Azzurra Trattoria Page 54 Copper Blues Bar & Grill Page 80 Mylar & Loreta’s Page 80 Rafe resto-lounge Page 80 Tesoro Page 80 The Flying Chestnut Page 80 The Huron Club Page 80 The Iron Skillet Page 80 The Lodge Page 80 The Pottery Page 84

SECURITY Red Brick Property Solutions Page 48

Orthopaedic Sport Institute Page 31

SKI

PEST CONTROL

Toronto Ski Club Page 19

Blue Mountain Pest Control Page 68

Blue Mountain Resort Page 4

Environmental Pest Control Page 91

TRAVEL

POOLS & SPAS

Marlin Travel Page 40

Betz Pools Page 43

Secondary Ownership Group Page 45

Thornbury Clear Choice Pool & Spa Page 25 & 62

Travelworld of Collingwood & Wasaga Beach Page 68

The Shabby Shack Boutique Page 66

PROFESSIONAL/FINANCIAL/LEGAL

HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR

BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Accountants Page 28

Expedia Cruise Ship Page 47

UPHOLSTERY/FABRIC Wayne Dziedzic Custom Upholstery Page 91

D.C. Taylor Jewellers Page 10

ADS Advanced Door Systems Page 43 Bill Brown Woodworking & Builders Supply Page 66

Echo Trends Page 69

Clarksburg Contractors Page 64

Elaine Dickinson’s Fashions Page 33

Concrete FX Page 62

REAL ESTATE

Salnek’s Window Fashions & Accessories Page 11

Gaia Page 25

CRS Contractors Rental Supply Page 62

Century 21 Millennium Inc. Brokerage Page 95

Shades & Shutters Page 38 & 62

Christies Page 55

Brian MacDonald, Financial Advisor Page 40 Relative Matters, Family Estate Conferencing Page 91

WINDOW FASHIONS Ashton’s Blinds, Draperies & Shutters Page 68

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Haunted Pump House

T

he Meaford Water Works was built in 1895 for a total cost of $20,930 and included a pump house (pictured above), filtering basin, brick and timber tanks, four miles of water mains and 33 hydrants. A brick chimney was added a few years later for greater efficiency (likely dating this photo circa 1898-99).

William Rose was the first engineer in charge of the water works, but it is not clear whether he is the man pictured in the photo.

In the late 1930s the building was turned into Public Utilities offices. During the 1940s the chimney was removed, the Public Utilities department relocated and the building was left empty until 1961, when the town received a sizable donation of historical memorabilia and the building became home to the Meaford Museum. Since that time the building has seen several renovations, additions and improvements and the Meaford Museum continues to operate out of the expanded former pump house.

There are some reports that the museum is haunted. Several people have reported seeing a young woman in a blue-and-white Victorian dress, hearing footsteps in the attic and feeling “cold spots,” all centred around a century-old rope bed, an antique cradle and a child’s doll that were part of an upstairs exhibit. One theory

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holds that the spirit is that of a woman who was once a servant to the family who originally owned the items, and may have died in the bed; another that she was a young mother who died in childbirth – a common enough occurrence in the 1800s. The museum’s previous curator, Pam Woolner, heard a host of stories about the woman walking around upstairs during her 20 years with the museum. “It used to sound like someone with boots on,” Woolner has said. “She got a big kick out of walking around, because I think she knew we could hear her footsteps downstairs.”

Others have reported tales relating to two male spirits – one an older, portly gentleman who was looking for a pipe inside an empty pipe case (the case is no longer at the museum); the other a shy, depressed young man in his mid- to late-20s who avoids contact with people.

The museum’s current curator, Jody Seeley, says, “As for the museum being haunted, I guess it depends on who you speak to.

I personally don’t believe in it, but stories go that we have three ghosts here.” ❧ Sources: The Meaford Museum, The Shelburne Free Press, meafordhaven.ca/meafordhistory.

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