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IntHiSissue features 17 Change of Course innovation is the name of the game as our local golf clubs compete for new members and new players.

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30 A Better Brew Craft breweries are springing up all across our region, making award-winning beers with unique local flavours. by emILy Worts

41 Hop To It! Southern Georgian Bay is fast becoming one of the top hops growing regions in Ontario. by emILy Worts

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91 Openings Southern Georgian Bay continues to offer unique shopping and culinary experiences, along with new service providers to meet every need. 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!

Departments 8 From our Editor 10 From our Readers 14 Fence Posts, by Dan Needles 96 Marketplace 97 Events 99 Gallery of Realtors 108 Showcase of Fine Homes 109 Reader Buying Guide 110 Looking Back

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Putting it All

TogeTher Behind the scenes at On The Bay Four times a year, things get a little crazy at On The Bay’s Collingwood office. That’s not a bad thing – in the publishing business, where creativity and deadlines collide, crazy is not only accepted; it’s expected.

In the last couple of weeks before the magazine goes to print, the pressure is tangible, but so is the excitement. Personally, after 10 years as editor of On The Bay, I can honestly say that the lead-up to completing each and every issue still feels like a birthing process – stressful, maybe even painful, but oh, so rewarding. The end result (hopefully) is a ‘baby’ that is as beautiful and perfect as it is unique.

As I write this, we are currently at the layout stage. I have already edited the articles submitted to me by our professional writers (assigned months ago), and our professional photographers have filed the images they’ve shot to accompany each story. As our art director, Holger Meiche, finishes each layout, we print the article page by page from our colour laser printer and stick the pages up on our ‘War Wall’ – our pet name for a long wall in our office hallway where we physically ‘build’ the magazine. This allows us to preview the magazine at full size in a very low-tech but highly effective way.

We can see if a layout isn’t working, if a headline is too ‘clunky,’ or if a photo misses the mark on the wow factor. The process feels very organic, and very collaborative – our entire team, from our publisher, Jeff Shearer, to our salespeople, Shauna Burke and Patti Bowden, and our production manager Cindy Caines – are encouraged to give feedback on the War Wall layouts.

Egos and agendas get left at the door – we’re all united in the common goal of putting together the very best magazine for our readers. Do we always agree? More often than not, yes, but even when we don’t it’s never personal. The term Jeff uses ‘honest friction’ – friction born of high standards and honest intentions – one of the many

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The ‘War Wall,’ where we build and preview the magazine at full size before committing it to digital and print formats.

pearls of wisdom that have informed our decade of working together.

As we continue building The Wall and tweaking the editorial layouts, Cindy, Shauna and Patti scramble to get all of the ads in, either complete or in many cases created by our ad designer Tara McLellan, and then approved by our 150-plus advertisers. Once editorial layouts are complete, the ads are physically placed in the space allotted in the layouts. Again, it’s a cutand-paste procedure, but there’s a lot of discussion, thought and creativity that goes into it – we want our ads to look as good as possible next to the editorial, so the overall experience for our readers is, “what a beautiful magazine,” not, “what a lot of ads” or, worse yet, “what a dog’s breakfast.”

Once the ads are placed on the wall, Holger puts everything together digitally. We print the final magazine out again for everyone to review – twice (once before it goes to the printer, and once after the printer has prepared the digital files to go on press). Our eagle-eyed proofreader, Anita Hunter, is invaluable at this stage.

When Holger hits the final ‘send’ button that gives the printer the go-ahead to run the presses, we all breathe a huge sigh of relief.

So, you see, birthing a magazine is a process. Is it stressful? Yes – because we want it to be perfect. Is it exhausting? Yes – because we put so much of ourselves into each issue. But it’s also loads of fun and incredibly fulfilling. And the reason for that is that we have, without a doubt, the best team of people in the business. ❧

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ReadeRs RE: FEatuREd GaRdEns, spRinG 2014 Thank you for featuring outdoor spaces from the 2013 Backyard Glam Tour in the previous issue of On The Bay. To clarify, MS Designs (Marcy Stewart) and her team were the outdoor stylists for three of the featured backyards.

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I made the mistake of picking up the Winter issue of On The Bay before the holidays, and after looking through the lovely, colourful pictures, started to read “The Secret is Out,” about a restaurant in Thornbury (Bruce Wine Bar and Kitchen).

Seemed like a nice enough place, until I saw the dreaded words: foie gras – with capital letters, no less – FIVE times in the article. How could any compassionate, caring human being gleefully write about eating a product that is produced by torturing a living creature? A product that is banned in most countries of the world … a product that renowned chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Albert Roux refuse to serve because it is “too cruel to be served.”

Why would any educated, knowledgeable person want to support the barbaric practice of force feeding animals, solely for their eating pleasure?

Horrific and disgusting and something that a true ‘foodie’ would never do, and that a quality chef would never prepare.

PLEASE … NO MORE of such articles! And Ms. Worts: Get educated about what you are eating! You should know better than that and do better than that!

M. taiariol, Craigleith Editor’s Note: I felt it only fair to give Bruce Wine Bar the opportunity to reply to the above letter. Below is owner Jennifer Vipond’s response.

I felt compelled to shed more light on this topic in an attempt to explain that we are aware of how foie gras is produced, which is why so much research is done prior to sourcing any ingredient we serve; particularly something such as foie gras.

The biggest takeaway from all of this for me was, people tend to anthropomorphize. Its human nature. I do it every day with my own animals.

While doing that, we fail to get the facts and understand the facts vs. how we would feel as a person. It’s very difficult to do. Can’t say that I truly can.

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Anatomically, waterfowl are very different from people. This is why the ‘gavage’ does not choke or bother ducks as it would people. The waterfowls’ wind pipe/gag reflex is on the tip of their tongue (unlike humans ... that’s why we just can’t imagine). Lastly, geese/ ducks are migratory birds. As you may be aware already, they do this (gorge themselves) naturally just before migration.

Research has also shown that when daily gavage is removed, the duck’s liver returns immediately to its previous state.

In the end, it would appear that ducks/ geese are not harmed by the gavage method and their livers do naturally become fatty in nature (albeit not nearly as much, but they do naturally ‘gorge’) to give them energy during the fall migration.

So, is force-feeding cruel? They seem to gorge by nature. Who’s right?

Please see this article from Esquire, which has some interesting and valid points regarding foie gras (it includes some studies done through several American veterinary associations): www.esquire.com/the-side/MARIANI/ mariani102907.

Additionally this video from Anthony Bourdain is another point of view. In the video, Bourdain interviews a veterinarian on staff on a farm in the U.S.: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABeWlY0KFv8 I hope your reader is okay with another point of view. I certainly do hear her, though.

Jennifer Vipond, Bruce Wine Bar, Thornbury

RE: WaTER LEVELs 2.0, FaLL 2013 Water levels in Georgian Bay have benefited from an extraordinarily wet year in 2013 across the broader Lake Michigan and Huron watersheds. Water levels on Georgian Bay rose year-to-year through October 2013 by 13 inches, reflecting the unusually high water supplies received last year through the fall months. It was the 112th wettest year of the last 113! The region has also endured the most severe winter in a generation. The most recent U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water level forecast projects that most of the relief in water levels should be sustained through August 2014, if spring/summer rainfall is near normal.

Some wishful thinkers believe that recent modest improvement in water levels have reached a “turning point” signaling the end of the low-water crisis across the middle lakes. Others are more pragmatic, emphasizing that climate conditions are changing and that problems in the water balance of the upper Great Lakes still need to be corrected.

The International Upper Great Lakes Study (IUGLS) concluded that the protracted 15-year low-water crisis was caused primarily by a warmer and drier climate. This study acknowledged that additional pressures on water levels were directly affected by increased outflow through the St. Clair River caused by channel modifications (dredging) and subsequent erosion, as well as by minor geophysical processes. Collectively, the IUGLS reaffirmed that Lake Michigan-Huron has been permanently lowered by at least 20 inches

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readerMAIL since 1865 because of channel modifications in the St. Clair River. The International Joint Commission (IJC) subsequently advised the Canadian and U.S. governments to further investigate potential remedies to the increased St. Clair River outflow problem, but not to pursue full lake regulation schemes for the middle Great Lakes. Unfortunately, this advice has languished for over a year in the offices of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its U.S. State Department counterpart.

Over the last year, an umbrella volunteer organization entitled Restore Our Water International (ROWI) has been working behind the scenes in the halls of Washington and Ottawa to break this log jam. ROWI is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Michigan, composed of affiliated shoreline and environmental groups and small businesses from Georgian Bay, Saginaw Bay, Grand Traverse Bay and the Straits of Mackinac. Sierra Canada Club Foundation (SCCF) and the Federation of Tiny Township Associations (FOTTSA) have been instrumental in representing Georgian Bay interests within ROWI. GBA has also been supportive of ROWI’s efforts to lobby the Canadian and U.S. governments to address the low-water problem across the region.

ROWI and its affiliated members have focused attention on restoring Michigan-Huron water levels by promoting the start of a three-year, $3 million engineering design and evaluation process to be conducted by the Army Corps to look at structural options in the St. Clair River. This work is referred to by the Corps as a “General Reevaluation Report” or GRR. The GRR would further refine engineering options, define costs and benefits, and assess local and regional environmental effects.

Given the bi-national implications of this effort, significant coordination with Canadian federal and provincial agencies would need to be included, along with the engagement of affected user groups, including commercial navigation interests and shoreline property owners on both sides of the border. Unfortunately, “the devil is in the details.” Two thorny issues have

to be addressed: first, the U.S. Congress has to expand the scope of its authorization to the Corps and second, the U.S. Congress needs to appropriate necessary funds to complete the effort.

Currently, the Army Corps is authorized to study only “compensation” for increased St. Clair River outflows directly attributed to channel dredging activities that occurred in the 1930s and 1960s, or about 7 inches of permanent lowering of lakes Michigan and Huron. The authorizing language needs to be broadened to allow for engineering/economic and environmental analyses for restoring the full 20 inches of permanent lowering caused by human activities in the St. Clair River.

Further, the existing authorizing language does not include designing measures to reduce potential flooding/erosion upstream through adaptive flow-reduction and ice-control structures in the St. Clair River.

The current authorization also does not address designing temporary measures in the Detroit and Niagara rivers to eliminate all potential

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downstream impacts on lakes St. Clair and Erie, respectively. ROWI and its collaborators have been working with key U.S. Senate offices to expand the current authorizing language to address these shortcomings.

In early March 2014, an initial (and modest) allotment of $50,000 was provided to the Army Corps in the U.S. President’s budget to start the GRR process. These funds must be expended by October 2014. The $50,000 will be used by the Corps this year to develop a comprehensive work plan on how to conduct the design and analysis process and how to engage all affected parties. Unfortunately, the remainder of the $3 million has yet to be budgeted by the U.S. President or by the U.S. Congress to complete this work.

ROWI and collaborating organizations are pushing to resolve this funding shortfall through educating key players and direct lobbying in Washington D.C. over the next few months. If the Canadian federal government decided to share the cost of the Army Corps’ effort and to become actively involved in the GRR process, such action would radically improve the political equation in Washington D.C. Educating and lobbying in Washington and Ottawa are costly endeavors requiring funding support from affected parties.

Please consider donating to these efforts by visiting the ROWI web site at: www.restoreourwater.com or through SCCF, One Nicholas Street, Suite 412B, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 7B7. A tax receipt can be provided to Canadian taxpayers by the latter.

Mother Nature has provided the region with some modest relief over the last 12 months, but the water balance of the upper Great Lakes will remain out of whack until human modifications in the St. Clair River are mitigated.

Roger Gauthier, Chair, Restore Our Water International

RE: AddInG LIfE TO dAys, BETTER LIvInG 2011 On April 1, 2014, Hospice Georgian Triangle received some very welcome news from North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN (Local Health Integration Network)

announcing an investment of $540,000 for our new six-bed Campbell House Palliative Care Residence scheduled for opening by August 1 of this year.

This new annual operating funding will be used to cover related nursing and personal support services at Campbell House.

As readers of On The Bay may recall from your Better Living 2011 edition, Hospice continues to work diligently to provide palliative care services in a community-based setting for families and their loved ones when care at home is not an option.

Today, hospices are home-like environments where individuals with lifethreatening illnesses who cannot be (or choose not to be) cared for at home can receive end-of-life care with compassion and comfort.

Currently, North Simcoe Muskoka has a 10-bed urban residential hospice in Barrie (Hospice Simcoe) and a five-bed residential hospice in Huntsville (Hospice Huntsville), so our new six-bed Campbell House is an important addition to hospice services in our area.

Hospice Georgian Triangle is very grateful for the support of On The Bay Magazine and especially, the support of so many caring individuals in the Georgian Bay area.

Catherine sendell, director of Communications Hospice Georgian Triangle ❧

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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The writer Sharon Butala once observed that country people understand how the world was built. “It didn’t appear whole and shiny the morning they were born,” she said. “Their mothers and fathers built it step by step every day.”

My wife, Heath, is a country person. The way in which she looks at the world wasn’t built in a day, either. She belongs to a tradition of life on the land that reaches all the way back to the Druids of North Wales and it guides her on every subject from planting a seed in the ground to sealing the contents of a jar of jam. She makes weather predictions based on the movement of a leaf or the way a plume of smoke curls away from the chimney. Some of these observations are mystifying. I know spring is on its way when she comes into the kitchen and exclaims, “My, my, the house is cold! It must be warming up.” I know the heavy snows of winter are coming when she announces that “the swamps are full.”

Many of my neighbours are just like her. Eighteen summers ago, I went over to my neighbour Archie to ask him if I could buy a couple of weaner pigs to fatten in the barnyard for the freezer. Archie just shook his head and said in that dry way he had, “I don’t like to sell a man weaner pigs. Every time I do it, his wife gets pregnant.”

You could never tell with Archie if he was just having you on. I found myself assuring him that, in our case, this really would not be a problem.

We had three kids on the ground at that point, which is what Archie would have called “a large Presbyterian family.” I explained to him that the purpose of the pigs was to help get my children out of bed on lazy summer mornings and away from the television set. After I made my case, he shrugged, hauled two six-week-old piglets out of the pen, and put them in the crate on the back of my Ford truck.

When I got home I told Heath about the conversation and she saw nothing odd about it. She told me a story about her favourite teacher in

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high school, an art teacher who made a special connection with her and often came out to visit her family farm. One spring morning, the teacher dropped by the store where Heath had started working and Heath noticed something was bothering her.

The teacher confided that she and her husband had been married for several years, but still had no children. This was before the days of in vitro treatments and there were very few options apart from adoption or accepting life without children. That weekend, Heath turned up at the woman’s house on a country road just outside town. She opened the door of her ancient Rambler and pulled two orphan lambs out of the back seat.

“I think you’ve just got to quit fretting,” Heath said. “I want you to bottle feed these lambs for a month and try not to think about anything else. I find lambies take your mind off everything.” Then she handed her a little porcelain elephant with its nose turned up. This was an ancient symbol of good luck to the Romans, who lived just up the road from her family back in Wales about two thousand years ago.

At the end of the summer, Heath’s friend made another visit to the farm, this time to report that the treatment had been successful. She was pregnant.

She kept the lambs as pets and because there was no ram and therefore no baby lambs, the spinsters lived to be the two oldest sheep in Simcoe County.

A few years later, she and her husband came to our wedding.

“So don’t scoff at Archie,” said Heath. “Looking after babies, even baby rabbits, is one of the best fertility treatments you can take.”

I put the little pigs in the barnyard and the kids all ran out to play with them for the afternoon. They played with them every morning for the rest of the summer and hardly turned the television on once.

I know this conversation took place 18 summers ago, because our fourth child, Hannah, just celebrated her 17th birthday this spring. Archie never sold me weaner pigs again. ❧

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oes golf have a future? that’s the big question every publication from Golf Digest to The New York Times and the Globe & Mail has been asking for the past several years. on the surface, the facts look bleak: golf has lost five million players worldwide since 2005, and some estimates claim players are continuing to walk away at a rate of one million per year. about 18 per cent of the 5.7 million golfers in Canada take up the game and then quit in a given year. the reasons boil down to cost, time, difficulty and elitism: golf is too expensive, it takes too long, it’s too hard to play and has too many annoying rules.

Bill MacWilliam, the new owner of OslerBrook Golf and Country Club, has been a pro since the age of 17. To help golfers improve their game, he has hired a new golf pro at OslerBrook and will be walking the course himself to offer free tips.

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The OslerBrook course is in great shape thanks to the dedicated efforts of greenskeeper Jason Honeyball. “I probably wouldn’t have bought it if I hadn’t seen the phenomenal work he’s done,” says new owner Bill MacWilliam (at right).

“There is an upturn in the industry; we have seen it both at the public course and at the private club,” he asserts. “The comeback has been quite dramatic over the past year and a half. You’re going to see slow and steady growth, and I feel that with OslerBrook we’re going to be part of that story.”

Bill MacWilliam, OslerBrook Golf & Country Club

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o tackle those perceptions, some courses in the U.S. and Canada are introducing drastic and bizarre variations on the game, from ‘foot golf’ – a blend of soccer and golf – to quadrupling the size of the hole.

But are gimmicks like pizza-sized holes and soccer balls on the fairway simply digging golf a bigger hole (both literally and figuratively) by eschewing the game’s rich history and mystique?

Our local course executives seem to think so. None of the managers and pros we interviewed plans to introduce foot golf or start hacking away at the holes on their courses. Instead, they are addressing the barriers to entry head-on, with lower prices for both memberships and greens fees, 9-hole options, more practice facilities and lesson packages, and a focus on families, women and juniors.

The new owner of OslerBrook Golf and Country Club, Bill MacWilliam, says golf saw “one of the most serious declines in some time” after the recession hit in 2007. However, he adds there is plenty of reason for optimism looking forward.

“I’m not stupid enough to buy something that’s on a downward trend,” he chuckles, adding firmly, “We’re past that.”

MacWilliam, who recently purchased the bankrupt OslerBrook along with a group of investors, bought his first golf course in 1981. He built St. Andrews East, a private club in Stouffville,

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which he later sold to the members but continues to run. He also owns St. Andrews Valley, a public course in Aurora.

“There is an upturn in the industry; we have seen it both at the public course and at the private club,” he asserts. “The comeback has been quite dramatic over the past year and a half.

You’re going to see slow and steady growth, and I feel that with OslerBrook we’re going to be part of that story.”

MacWilliam says about 200 of OslerBrook’s former 230 members have already re-joined the club, and that number continues to climb. “It’s off to a good start; we’re very pleased.

However, it will take a number of years to see ourselves above water. We know that and we’re willing to do what it takes to get us there.”

Sandy Higgins, director of member services at Mad River Golf Club, also sees a brighter future ahead for golf in our area, but acknowledges it’s not without its challenges.

“Golf is alive and well here in Southern Georgian Bay. If you think about how quickly OslerBrook sold once it was put on offer, it proves that investors are confident in our area,” says Higgins. “However, it is a tough business to be in, no doubt about it. In our region there are too many good golf courses to choose from, forcing each club to create their own niche market.

The pressure is on to create not just a good golf experience, but a spectacular one each and every day for members and guests.”

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Georgian Bay Club general manager Steve Prest (centre) says the club has only 30 primary memberships left to sell. At right, GBC member Suzanne Sutherland takes a shot while instructor Meg Chapman looks on.

“We have also added a complimentary shuttle service for our members, providing transportation for them to and from the club, from their home or other locations in the community.”

Steve Prest, Georgian Bay Club

Public vs. Private When it comes to golf, membership definitely has its privileges. Private club members enjoy social and networking benefits along with perks such as preferred tee times, golf club cleaning and storage, practice facilities, luxurious locker rooms and gourmet dining … not to mention the caché of belonging to a particular club.

However, during tough economic times, a golf club membership is often the first ‘discretionary expenditure’ to be cut, and even now that the economy has stabilized, private clubs are competing for a smaller ‘pie’ of potential members.

In the golf business, it’s all about winning new members while giving existing members the golf experience they want – not always an easy task.

Introductory memberships are one method most private and semi-private clubs in the area employ to garner new members.

These trial memberships convey all the rights and privileges of a full membership for one season at the cost of the annual dues.

It’s a way to ‘test drive’ the club before ponying up the often pricey one-time initiation fee, and in many cases all or part of the introductory membership is credited towards the initiation fee.

The fully private Georgian Bay Club has had great success with its introductory program, says general manager Steve Prest. “We’ve never been as busy as we are this year,” says Prest. “We have a record number of introductory members

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this season, and we continue to add new members at a rate that exceeds a typical private club, whether in our region or across the province.” There are only 30 primary memberships at GBC left to be sold, after which time new memberships will only come available as current members retire from the club.

There is a “value proposition” here, says Prest, in that retiring members will receive the majority of the proceeds from the new member initiation fee.

GBC is also looking to add value to its members with the addition of a fitness and wellness centre to its clubhouse. The new centre will include an outdoor pool and spa, a complete fitness studio overlooking the golf course and Georgian Bay, and other amenities. “We have also added a complimentary shuttle service for our members, providing transportation for them to and from the club, from their home or other locations in the community,” adds Prest.

While some clubs, like GBC and Mad River, are holding firm to their private club status, OslerBrook, which began as a fully private club, started offering “non-member play” a couple of years ago in a bid to win new members, and new owner MacWilliam says this will continue for the next year or two as the club gets back on its feet. Even though public play is currently a means to an end for OslerBrook, the ultimate goal is not merely to “reach a certain number [of members]

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OslerBrook will continue to allow public play for the next year or two while the club gets back on its feet under the new ownership. Once the club reaches its membership target, it will revert back to a fully private club.

Lessons & Practice and turn it back private again,” but to create “one of the best private clubs in Canada,” says MacWilliam.

Meanwhile, Duntroon Highlands, which has always been both public and private, is looking to step up the private side of the club, adding extra space to the clubhouse for locker rooms, and offering free instruction clinics, bag storage and club cleaning as part of a full membership.

“Duntroon has never billed itself as a totally private club,” says head golf pro Tony Rubes, “but we’re trying to create a public course feel with private course service.”

Lora Bay, another semi-private club, views public play as “an integral part of the club’s operations,” says Larry Dunn, chairman and CEO of The Lora Bay Corporation. “In the last two years, we have seen the number of rounds played rise, from both members and public players. I think this is the result of many factors, as the public player has the opportunity to have more of a private member experience. In turn, we hope as time passes that more players will decide to join the club as a permanent member for that very reason.”

Dunn says the growth of Lora Bay’s private membership base is tied to the expansion of the surrounding Lora Bay community. “In the shorter term, we recognize that as a semi private course, we also need to attract the public player.”

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“Golf is not an easy game; it never has been,” says OslerBrook’s MacWilliam. With this in mind, one of his first changes as the new owner was hiring a new head golf pro, Conrad Riley, formerly class A professional at Lambton and Donalda. To further assist golfers to improve their game, MacWilliam, who became a professional at age 17, plans to be active personally, meeting players on the course and giving free advice. “I have a reputation mostly as a teacher of the game, so I will be spending a lot of my time wandering on the tee, giving helpful hints free of charge.”

With difficulty being a key reason people either don’t take up the game of golf or give it up out of frustration, most of our local clubs are focusing heavily on lessons to get – and keep – people playing. “All these tactics we’ve all been hearing about, whether it’s changing 18 holes to 12 or 9, or increasing the size of the cup or introducing kick golf, really indicate the need for lessons,” says Ashley Boland of Blue Mountain Resort, which runs Monterra Golf.

“Our focus this year as well as in years past has been lesson programs, particularly for juniors and young children. I think the perception is that golf tends to be something you get into later in life. We’re trying to change that so people get into it early and create lifelong skills.”

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At left (l-r), Michael Bertouch, Graham Warren, David Reeve and Kenin Turbitt enjoy a morning game at Mad River. Brian French (centre) heads up the club’s team of teaching professionals, and Sandy Higgins (right) oversees member services.

“We strongly encourage a family atmosphere, and that helps us to attract younger families as well our members’ extended families. On a two-year trial basis we expanded our equity memberships to include parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and so on. It’s still too early to tell the impact that this trial will have, but I can tell you the need for families to purchase only one equity membership is a very compelling benefit.”

Sandy Higgins, Mad River Golf Club Monterra also offers an 18-hole, par-67 putting course complete with bunkers and water hazards just like a full-size course, but on a smaller scale. “The Cascade Putting Course is a place to perfect your putting skills,” notes Boland. “As we all know, your short game is what can make or break your game, so you need to practice.”

No matter your age or skill level, there is always room for improvement in golf. “In addition to enrolling yourself in lessons and continually learning, you have to approach golf as though it’s a practice, so every game you can always improve on something,” says Boland. “In golf, what it comes down to is, the biggest competition is with yourself, so if you can get over the mental part of it in terms of saying I’m not getting any better, and view each game as a practice, it’s a lot more enjoyable.”

In perhaps the best local indicator of a ‘sea change’ in golf toward a more instructional approach, Duntroon Highlands has hired its first full-time pro in the club’s 28-year history.

Tony Rubes, formerly head pro at OslerBrook and Barrie Country Club, says in addition to expanded lesson

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programs, Duntroon Highlands is also looking at adding a driving range and a full short-game practice area. “We have a proposal before the Niagara Escarpment Commission, seeking approval,” says Rubes. “We are hoping to start construction this season and have it ready to go by next spring.”

But teaching the game of golf is just one aspect of addressing the intimidation factor; clubs are also working at giving people a comfort level with golf’s rules and etiquette.

“I’m giving a rules and etiquette seminar, with wine and cheese, and I’m going to talk to people about how to feel more comfortable on the course,” says Rubes, adding, “95 per cent of the people who signed up are ladies.”

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“According to a Canadian survey done in 2012, about 70 per cent of golfers are men and 30 per cent are women,” says Mad River’s Sandy Higgins. “Women are an important segment of the game, but they’re both taking up and giving up the game in higher numbers than men.” In other words, women are more likely to take up golf, but they’re also more likely to quit.

“What we’ve been doing at Mad River is to create a very active women’s section that focuses on fun and friendship as well as skills. We have very experienced teaching pros who can help our members – men and women – to build the confidence they need to enjoy a trip around the course and stay committed to the lifelong learning that’s part of the fun of the game.”

Mad River is not alone in recognizing the importance of the female demographic. Most local clubs are offering special deals, leagues, lesson packages, seminars and events just for women.

As important as women golfers are to the health of our local clubs and courses, many are putting an even greater emphasis on junior golfers, seeing them as literally the future of the game given the aging population.

For the first time, Duntroon Highlands is offering two different ways for juniors to become members: a competitively

well as our members’ extended families,” says Higgins.

“On a two-year trial basis we expanded our equity memberships to include parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and so on. It’s still too early to tell the impact that this trial will have, but I can tell you the need for families to purchase only one equity membership is a very compelling benefit of joining Mad River.”

Again, lessons are a key component of bringing families into the club. In an effort to encourage spouses and other family members, Mad River recently introduced two options to learn or re-learn the game in a low-risk, confidence-building environment. “Our ‘Learn to Golf’ program even comes with a money-back guarantee for first- time golfers,” notes Higgins.

Scorecard This all bodes well for golfers and aspiring golfers: no matter what your age, gender, skill level, budget or time availability, you are likely to find exactly what you’re looking for, at exactly the price you can afford to pay. Want to learn – or re-learn – the game? Want to play a mid-week round with your child or teen?

Want to sign the whole family and extended family up for an

“All these tactics we’ve all been hearing about, whether it’s changing 18 holes to 12 or 9, or increasing the size of the cup or introducing kick golf, really indicate the need for lessons. You have to approach golf as though it’s a practice, so every game you can always improve on something” Ashley Boland, Monterra Golf

priced membership for sons and daughters of existing members, as well as junior memberships for those with no other ties to the club.

“We have a growing contingent of what we call ‘range rats’ – the parents drop them off at the start of the day, they practice, play, hang out with the friends they make at the club, and the parents pick them up at 6 o’clock after a full day of golf,” says Rubes. “There is also Monday night junior instruction: the juniors come, get a meal, have a lesson and play a game.”

Georgian Bay Club is also investing heavily in its junior programs. “Our Golf Academy is an accredited GAO (Golf Association of Ontario) junior development center, and is also open to the public,” says GBC’s Prest. “We have never been busier with junior program participation, clinics, summer camps, etc. We also give back to the community with initiatives in the local schools for junior golf programs. We see from this experience directly that the interest in golf for juniors and families is on the rise at our club.”

Whereas in the past golf was seen as a couples or ‘buddies’ endeavour, particularly in our region the game has undergone a shift over the past few years toward full family involvement.

“I think in large part this is because we are in an area of four-season recreation,” says Prest. “More and more families are valuing their time together and sharing sports and activities together as a family, whether it is skiing, boating, biking, golf, and so on.” Mad River has marketed itself as a “family club” for several years now. “We strongly encourage a family atmosphere, and that helps us to attract younger families as

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“I would suggest that now more than ever presents great opportunities to join a private club,” says Mad River’s Higgins.

“In fact, SCOREGolf recently published an article stating this very fact: now is the best time to join a private club, as many clubs that would otherwise be too expensive to join have reduced their entrance fees substantially to encourage growth and stay afloat.”

However, she urges common sense. “Ask to see the financials before you sign on the dotted line. Ask how much say members have in the running of the club. If you are looking to invest in a fully private golf club you have the right to know what you are investing in. And, if they refuse, you might want to consider another opportunity.”

Adds GBC’s Prest, “In Southern Georgian Bay I think we are fortunate to have the number of courses and choices for golf that we currently enjoy. In past years some have said there is too much golf in the area, which may have been true a few years ago, but with the continual full-time and seasonal population growth in the community and the area being a four seasons destination, I think everyone will find the type of course and club that works best for them.”

So, forget about kick golf and holes the size of basketball hoops. Golf, in its purest form, is here to stay, and there has never been a better time to get out and play what Arnold Palmer called “the greatest game ever invented by man.” ❧

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here is a beer renaissance going on in southern Georgian Bay that is attracting the attention of beer aficionados, tourists and localistas alike. two new craft breweries recently opened in Collingwood, and a Collingwood brewhouse and eatery is set to open any day. in meaford, a 23-year-old man has been brewing awardwinning beer for the past year and a half. And following a huge provincial grant infusion, a 30-year-old craft brewing business is moving its operations to Hanover.

With so many new craft breweries in our area, you would think there would be cause for concern over market share. But it’s not so, says Garnet Pratt siddall, president and CEo of side launch Brewing Co. of Collingwood.

“What is going on in the industry right now is really exciting,” says siddall. “ninety-five per cent of the beer market is big brewers. Craft brewers aren’t going to fight over that five per cent; they want to get the other 95 per cent to drink great beer.”

RIGHT: Garnet Pratt Siddall, president and CEO of Side Launch Brewing Co., has her sights set on the big league of craft brewing. Side Launch’s dark lager won a gold medal at this year’s Ontario Brewery Awards and its wheat beer won silver.

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ABOVE & RIGHT: Maclean’s Ales vice president Michael D’Agnillo (left) and founder Charles Maclean enjoy a brew with Curtis Schmalz at the brewery’s new state-of-the-art Hanover location, where output is set to increase 17-fold.

That shouldn’t be a tough sell. Added to a craft beer’s base of malted barley, hops, yeast and water are the whims and fancies of highly skilled brewmasters who have been honing recipes, based on taste rather than profit, for years. Craft breweries – relatively small independent operations using age-old techniques to produce a variety of beers – have the freedom to add natural and often local ingredients like fruits or vegetables, spices, honey and maple syrup to make their beer stand out.

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Chris Freeman, head brewer and one of the founders of The Collingwood Brewery, looks like a kid in a candy shop. For the past few years he has been testing beer recipes – trying to balance the sweetness of fermented barley malt with the bitterness of hops – in his home kitchen. Today he is surrounded by bags of malted barley, shiny new state-of-the-art equipment and beer tanks that will dispense tall single-serve cans, 750 mL bottles and keg after keg of the new brewery’s signature beer, Downhill Pale Ale, a 5.4 per cent American-style pale ale.

After graduating from the Niagara College Brewmaster program, Freeman went to Creemore Springs to refine his craft. Wanting to spread the tradition of craft brewing, he teamed up with three beer-loving friends to break into the growing market of craft brewing.

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ABOVE & LEFT: Side Launch’s brewer Mike Hancock creates beer that is winning both awards and craft brew-drinking fans. Operating out of the 27,000-square-foot former Agnora Glass factory in Collingwood, Side Launch has plenty of room to grow.

I Freeman says Collingwood Brewery’s 4,500-square-foot space, on Sir Sanford Fleming Drive, is small in the grand scheme of things, but for a craft beer start-up it is impressive. A classy timber frame entrance leads visitors into a tasting room with sleek epoxied cement floors, 20-foot ceilings and large windows overlooking the brewing equipment. An industrial glass garage door opens to a patio where Freeman hopes a food truck will be parked on most weekends, providing light fare for visitors. The brewery hosts guided tours on weekends or by appointment and the space can be rented with room for 100 guests and a stage for a band.

“The goal is to make it a destination,” says Freeman.

With so many craft breweries springing up across our area it is not unreasonable to think a ‘beer trail,’ much like our area’s food trails or Niagara’s wine trails, will soon stretch from Barrie to Owen Sound and across to Hanover. Providing an experience, along with innovative marketing strategies, are all part of the craft brewers’ attempts to keep up and maybe even outsmart the big players of the brewing industry.

n the 1980s a resurgence of Canadian independent brewing began. In that first wave of pioneers, marketing executive John Wiggins started Creemore Springs Brewery, introducing drinkers of mainstream beer to an amber-hued lager using darker malts and pure spring water. The beer, fired under a copper kettle, was fermented for a shorter time and was an instant success – so much so that it was bought by Molson in 2005, proof of a growing demand for craft beers.

Wiggins’ vision began with a local market and grew into a national brand. Small towns set the stage for the majority of brewery start-ups across Ontario, where they can become anchor businesses, employing locals and attracting food tourists.

Maclean’s Ales, founded by Charles Maclean over 30 years ago, is moving its operations to Hanover. Once Ontario’s smallest brewery, in its new location Maclean’s will increase output 17 times over and employ eight new people in the short term and 15 to 20 in the next five years. With the help of an Ontario government Local Food Fund grant worth close to half a million dollars, Maclean’s will also be able to purchase a lot more local hops and malted barley, which can be twice as expensive as imported ingredients, says Michael D’Agnillo, Maclean’s vice president. “I think people are tired of the same old same old from larger breweries,” says D’Agnillo. “All the beer has tasted the same for so many years. It’s a very unfortunate thing to have happened to our palates.”

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F I N E C R A F T S , FA S H I O N , A RT I S A N S LEFT: Chris Freeman, owner and head brewer at The Collingwood Brewery, spent three years testing beer recipes to balance the sweetness of fermented barley malt with the bitterness of hops. The result is new brewery’s signature beer, Downhill Pale Ale. ABOVE: Chris brought in partners Art Joyce (left), Tim and Tracey Cachia and Greg Widell (not pictured) to help him realize his dream.

“I think people are tired of the same old same old from larger breweries.

All the beer has tasted the same for so many years. It’s a very unfortunate thing to have happened to our palates.”

With the ever-increasing awareness and desire for all things local, it is nice to know that not only the beer industry and beer drinkers but also the provincial government are catching on.

“It’s about time,” says D’Agnillo. “The government has changed its tax system and flipped it around. After so many years the smaller breweries are finally taxed less than the big guys and it’s become more affordable for the smaller guy.”

The new re-branded Maclean’s ale will now be available in 100 LCBOs versus only seven a couple of months ago. “The LCBO has been phenomenal,” says D’Agnillo. “They are another part of the puzzle that is driving us. It has really been a positive experience for the craft beer industry.”

In April of this year Ontario finance minister Charles Sousa, along with LCBO president and CEO Bob Peter, announced a pilot program of 10 LCBO Express stores, in grocery retailers (much like the Wine Rack), featuring a large selection of Ontario craft beer. The LCBO is also encouraging small brewers to produce singleserve cans and bottles to satiate the growing trend of consumer experimentation.

“Look at the Collingwood LCBO,” says D’Agnillo. “Their beer section is booming and it’s a mix of different people trying several different types of beer.”

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ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Maclean’s Pale Ale is inspired by classic English ales, with a balance between malty flavour and hops. Side Launch Brewing Company’s wheat beer won a silver medal at this year’s Ontario Brewery Awards. The Collingwood Brewery’s Downhill Pale Ale is a 5.4 per cent American-style pale ale.

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espite the LCBOs efforts, Geoff Conway, owner of Northwinds Brewhouse & Eatery, has no intention of listing in either The Beer Store or the LCBO. “It’s an extremely unique concept for this area,” Conway says of his brewpub and restaurant, which will brew several types of beer on site and have seating capacity for 100 people. “We will produce several beers on site with a full-service menu, but I will not be selling to the LCBO or Beer Store.”

The 5,000-square-foot Northwinds space, located on Collingwood’s First Street, will have brewing vessels making beer predominantly to service the on-site restaurant, and on a limited basis other local restaurants. The small retail outlet adjoining the restaurant will carry Northwinds beer in two sizes of single-serve bottles, along with branded merchandise.

The brewpub’s draft lineup will feature a full range of Northwinds’ own beers, and from time to time will bring in other Ontario craft brews. “We focus on select beers, to be unique to the region,” says Conway.

To date, Northwinds brewmaster Andrew Bartle has produced four types of beer, but that number will increase to six or eight once the eatery is up and running in mid-July. “Hopefully by the end of August we’ll be offering 10 to 14 different styles of beer, including both ales and lagers” says Conway, adding, “We wanted to show the market that we intend to produce a variety of styles.”

Unlike Northwinds, which will not be producing beer on a mass scale, Side Launch has set its sights on the big league of craft brewing – its dark lager won a gold medal at this year’s Ontario Brewery Awards and its wheat beer won silver.

“Our goal, for sure, is to play in that league, with Steam Whistle and Mill Street,” says Siddall. “That’s the level we want to get to. We have the quality of the beer to get there.” Side Launch took over the Agnora Glass factory on Mountain Road in Collingwood with over 27,000 square feet.

“It’s more space than we need at the moment,” says Siddall. “We have enough room to expand for the next five to 10 years.”

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he Kilannan Brewing Company, named after the hamlets of Kilsyth and Annan, in the municipality of Meaford, is only a year and a half old, but already 23-year-old owner Spencer Wareham has had to completely gut the site. The year-old equipment has been replaced by new technology, doubling Kilannan’s capacity to 20,000 litres of production a week. Kilannan’s New Zealand Amber Ale won a gold

medal at this year’s Ontario Brewing Awards and its German Altbier, available at the LCBO, will soon be joined by a second year-round German Kolch beer.

Wareham began home brewing in his parents’ Meaford basement when he was 17 years old and as soon as he turned 21 (the age of majority in the United States) he headed to Chicago’s Siebel Institute of Technology, the oldest brewing school in the U.S. He earned a diploma in brewing technology at Munich’s Doemens Academy before returning to his hometown.

“It’s a great feeling,” he says of his job. “I am excited to go to work each day for the most part. If I want to do a different beer I can fire up my pilot system and rock that out. The final product is fun to make and people really enjoy it.”

The average growth rate in sales for Ontario craft brewers was over 10 per cent with approximately $210 million in sales in 2012.

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The land was cleared at Clear Valley Hops four years ago and planted acreage of hops has tripled to 13 acres since then. This year’s harvest is estimated at 12,000 pounds of hops, making Clear Valley Hops one of the largest independent growers in Ontario, if not the country.

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“We are producing world-class hops,” she maintains.

There are just shy of 50 acres of hops currently under production in Ontario, says Nicholas Schaut, past president of the Ontario Hops Growers Association (OHGA) and owner of Bighead Hops in Meaford. Schaut estimates that by the end of this year that number will grow to 80 acres, more than four times the amount grown in 2012. “It’s growing very quickly despite how much it costs to develop and create a hop yard,” says Schaut of the hops industry.

Hops yards have a long history in Ontario. By the nineteenth century, hop farming had become a thriving industry in Ontario and hop-pickers were paid about 30 cents per 13-pound box of hops, with an expert picker filling two in a day.

During the prohibition era the commercial hop industry all but dried up.

The centralization and industrialization of the brewing process along with pest pressures on the hops plant didn’t help the industry, either. Ontario hadn’t seen a commercial hop yard in decades, until recently. A resurgence of the hops crop in Ontario started in 2007 due in part to a worldwide hop shortage but also because of the undeniable popularity of the local food movement, which meant an increased demand for locally made craft beers. Craft brewers, who are often progressive and conscientious and prefer to support high quality, and if possible, local products, use 10 times the amount of hops that standard brews like Labatt Blue use. “A number of us have multi-year contracts and intimate relationships with one or two breweries,” says Schaut of independent hops growers. “For the most part Ontario hops are staying local. Some of us who are larger may ship throughout Canada.”

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acres in production and another five on the way. With only a couple of certified organic hops growers in Ontario, Bighead receives requests from around the world, but there is such a demand here in Ontario and in Quebec, there is no need to ship abroad.

When Schaut helped found the OHGA six years ago he was supported by a small group of farmers. At the time there were only a handful of hops growers in Ontario. Today there are 28 growers producing commercial quantities of hops in Ontario with 26 affiliates, many of whom are planning to grow to commercial levels in the near future.

Over at Clear Valley Hops, 50 Russian Romanov sheep, borrowed from a neighbour’s farm, mow down the weeds growing between the 18 varieties of hops.

Clear Valley Hops doesn’t grow average varieties of hops commonly used by larger scale brewers; they cultivate harder to find varieties and even a ‘new’ variety they’ve named Wild Turkey, which the owners found growing wild on their farm.

Thatcher-Craig admits it can be hard to sell the less traditional varieties of hops even to craft brewers, as their recipes depend so heavily on more common varieties, often patented, that can only be grown and purchased in the United States. In 2012, Canadian brewers imported $14 million worth of hops, with the United States and Germany as our largest suppliers.

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ABOVE: This photo shows the eventual height of the rapidly growing hops plants at Bigheead Hops farm. The plants will grow to a height of 20 feet in just six short weeks, winding up the hydro poles and twine trellises at a rate of 12 inches per day in peak season.

LEFT: The Humulus lupulus plant will eventually produce small, pine cone-shaped flowers, which are harvested to make hops.

LOWER LEFT: The hops buds are dried and ground, ready to be used in the brewing of world-class beer.

seasonally, around these different varieties,” says Thatcher-Craig. The beer will taste different, she admits, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be delicious.

In many ways the hops industry is where the wine industry was four decades ago. Understanding the front end of production and the connection with the farmland, says Thatcher-Craig, is as important as understanding the craft of making beer. “We are providing that connection. There is a lot happening in this area. We all came in at the same time and we are all coming together,” she says of the local craft brewing industry that is taking off in Southern Georgian Bay. Ontario has always been an ideal place to grow hops. So ideal, in fact, that it is not uncommon to find ‘feral’ hops growing, like the ones found at Clear Valley Hops, along broken-down cedar posts abandoned in the back fields of ancient farms. During prohibition, farmers were often asked to grow discreet patches of hops in their back 40 in exchange for a share of beer. Almost 100 years later these plants survive, a testament to Ontario’s hop growing history whose resurgence is pioneering a whole new era in Ontario’s craft brewing revolution. ❧

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ABOVE: At Blue Ridge Meats in Collingwood, owner Chris Rich and his son Matthew make all-beef patties with onion, garlic, salt and pepper, as well as lamb burgers mixed with dried mint; turkey, feta and spinach burgers; jerk beef burgers; and burgers with onion, bacon or chunks of cheddar cheese mixed in.

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Sean Kelly, owner of Black Angus Fine Meats and Game in Thornbury, attributes the burger craze to the 2008 economic downturn. And it wasn’t long before people started experimenting with burger madness at home.

“With the repression, restaurants had to change it up,” says Kelly. “That’s when we started seeing the specialty burger chains popping up.”

Not only are people getting crazy about burger toppings; the patties themselves are going exotic.

In addition to beef, lamb and bison, Black Angus handles requests for all sorts of unusual burgers, including prepared patties made from ground camel, elk, kangaroo, ostrich, rabbit, venison or wild boar. Kelly just filled an order of Moroccan camel burgers for a Halal restaurant in Toronto. “We are matching traditional meat with traditional spice,” he says. “For game burgers we add a spice block to them that adds a distinct flavour. It adds to the experience.”

Chris Rich, owner of Collingwood’s Blue Ridge Meats, prefers a more traditional burger: an all-beef patty made with nothing more than onion, garlic

Recipe Onion Beer Chutney Try one of our local craft brews in this easy-to-make chutney 2 red onions, sliced 1/2 cup water 1&1/4 cups beer 1/2 cup brown sugar (or 1/4 to 1/3 cup honey) salt freshly ground black pepper • Combine all ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil.

• Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring regularly, for about an hour or until the liquid has been reduced to approximately two cups.

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and a little salt and pepper.

“The problem, as I see it,” says Rich, “is a lot of burgers have a lot of filler and a lot of fat. You’re not getting a quality burger.”

Rich makes his burgers with lean chuck tenderloin and adds a little bit of blade chuck for fat; no fillers. It’s the perfect combination, he says.

Rich’s son Matthew makes a variety of burgers in house for Blue Ridge Meats, including lamb burgers mixed with dried mint, turkey; feta and spinach burgers; jerk beef burgers or burgers with chunks of cheddar cheese mixed in.

It seems anything goes when it comes to burgers, but one thing everyone can agree on: the best way to cook one is, hands-down, on a barbecue, preferably over charcoal.

Here are some tips to help create your perfect burger: Mix It Up. Try new types of meat or mix two or more types together (my husband recently experimented with a lamb and pork mixture that proved to be his best burger yet).

Wing It. One of my favourite cookbook authors claims everything that goes on a burger can go in it. Try mixing ketchup, mustard and relish right in with the meat; it’s delish. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

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It seems anything goes when it comes to burgers, but one thing everyone can agree on – the best way to cook one is, hands-down, on a barbecue, preferably over charcoal. the pungent flavour of blue cheese, my dad would hide tiny balls of this mouldy delicacy inside our burgers; out of sight, out of mind. With my first bite came a stream of rich blue cheese oozing out of its centre, and I was a convert.

Go Crazy. We used to call my mom the ‘condiment queen’ because whenever we would have burgers she would empty the shelves of our fridge, covering the picnic table with every possible burger topping. Some of my favourites include: caramelized onions, homemade chutneys, chili sauce, dill pickles, aioli, barbecue sauce, any type of cheese, avocado, tomato, greens, all sorts of mustards, mayo, and a good spicy pepper.

Flip Your Lid. Try different types of buns, from seeded to cheese or onion (most bakery rolls are perfect for burgers, and come in lots of different varieties).

Brioche buns and even focaccia also work great. Dinner rolls are the ideal size for sliders, while Kaiser-size buns are sized right for full-sized burgers.

For some, nothing beats a simple beef burger on a doughy white bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard and relish. But for the more adventurous, the possibilities are endless. So fire up the barbecue and get your burger on! ❧ ABOVE: Don Robertson of Black Angus in Thornbury shows off the beauty of a great burger.

RIGHT: Aaron Kelly, son of Black Angus owner Sean Kelly, cooks up some barbecued burgers.

In addition to beef, lamb and bison, Black Angus makes prepared patties from more exotic meats like ground camel, elk, kangaroo, ostrich, rabbit, venison and wild boar.

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Creemore Kitchen is a study in contrasts, with one common thread: delicious local food

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n the 1950s it was Creemore’s main street gas station, it has taken on many incarnations since, and now 134 mill street is the home of Creemore Kitchen (affectionately known to locals as CK). Although Creemore’s newest

restaurant pays homage to its humble beginnings, it is doing so with polished style that makes the esthetic and the food of Creemore Kitchen a lesson in contrast for all who come for brunch, lunch, dinner or some of the best desserts in the area.

ABOVE: A giant bright red chandelier hangs from the raw pine-vaulted ceiling at Creemore Kitchen. The chandelier and much of the mismatched furniture has been repurposed, creating a casual, funky vibe with a touch of elegance – the perfect backdrop for CK’s scrumptious food.

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The simple white wood-sided building is reminiscent of an Ontario barn, but open the door to CK and your senses are awakened. Bold Moorish black and white tiles lead into the dining area where the restaurant’s focal point, a giant firecracker red chandelier (sourced on Kijiji from Bobcaygeon and given a stunning makeover) hangs from the raw pine-vaulted ceiling. Although much of the mismatched furniture has been repurposed (including two chairs from the first apartment of one of the owners), the ambiance is anything but ‘thrifty.’

The contrast of material and colour is a warm-up to what awaits on CK’s menu and speaks volumes about the philosophies shared by owners Caesar Guinto, Sam Holwell, Michael Rothfeld and Erica Shuttleworth. “Seasonal Good Food, Local” is what the vintage-inspired sign hanging in front of Creemore Kitchen promises, “but we wanted to bring a touch of elegance to it,” says Holwell.

Anything goes here. An evening at CK can mean an intimate night for two or an evening of rock music and street food at one of the restaurant’s popular Thursday night ‘Dive Bar’ events. “Everything from summer dresses with smart little shoes to work boots fresh off the job site are welcome,” says Holwell. “Kids are very welcome. It’s how we chose the material for this place. Nothing is too precious.”

On a recent visit to Creemore Kitchen, I start with one of Holwell’s signature cocktails. (Holwell quickly became known in Creemore for his wicked drinks, but don’t ask for a menu. If you do he may bring you a bartender’s bible of every drink ever made. Holwell prefers to go by what’s in season and how people are feeling.) The Morrison, named after local apple growers Janette and Warren Morrison, is a stiff drink of bourbon, hard cider and maple syrup with homemade apple chips. Holwell’s Bloody Caesar is made with Chef Guinto’s homemade HP sauce and garnished with pickled garlic scapes from Mulmur’s Fiddlefoot farm.

I choose the latter.

Anything goes here. An evening at CK can mean an intimate night for two or an evening of rock music and street food at one of the restaurant’s popular Thursday night ‘Dive Bar’ events.

Guinto and Holwell spent the summer while their building was under construction selling fried chicken and doughnuts at the Creemore Farmer’s market. Not only was this an example of marketing genius, it allowed them to build relationships with local suppliers who would become the foundation of their local-centric menu. It isn’t out of the ordinary to see one of CK’s suppliers sitting at the table next to you or to see the owners chatting up a local grower about the season’s harvest; their suppliers are their friends and their biggest supporters.

Guinto and Holwell filled five binders with photos and magazine cutouts of everything from 1950s cowboys and The Waltons to food creations and vintage signage, to give Building Arts Architects Inc. of Toronto and local builder Jamie Korthals a clear idea of their vision for 134 Mill Street.

“We spent two years designing the menu and the space,” says Holwell. “Two years stockpiling stuff.”

The time was well spent. Creemore Kitchen opened in June 2013 and from opening day everything has been expertly executed right down to the cotton napkins/tea towels (which were so well received they are now for sale in the beautifully decorated retail annex attached to the restaurant).

“It’s something we’ve been doing at home for years,” says Holwell of using luxurious cotton tea towels for napkins. The same goes for the vintage army blankets they draped over their eclectic mix of wooden chairs in the winter and then began selling. And of course the same goes for the food they serve.

“The food is how I want to eat it,” says Guinto of what he prepares for his clients.

“We are simple eaters,” adds Holwell.

On this night, my husband John and I order the Pithivier and salad. Guinto, who has been in the industry for 28 years, started in pastry and this is evident FROM TOP RIGHT: Chef Guinto’s Pithivier is a delicate pastry encasing a rich filling of squash, mushroom, kale, caramelized onion and goat cheese, topped with local baby greens. The pickerel is pan fried to crispy perfection, with a Bagna Cauda sauce of capers, anchovies, olive oil and herbs, served on a bed of wilted pea shoots accompanied by delicate homemade ricotta gnocchi. The organic fried chicken comes with a small bowl of pomme purée, a homemade biscuit and white thyme gravy. Roasted rainbow carrot and beet salad is a fresh flavour explosion.

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Is there life beyond the Famous Sovereign Schnitzel?

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ost of us have known The Sovereign for 35 years of hearty Hungarian dining, special evenings with old friends and as the restaurant of choice to meet for winter weekend dinner out.

Today, some things have changed.

Come try our Alternative New World Menu, based on the best of Creemore local foods.

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Owner Sam Holwell and chef/owner Caesar Guinto are often on hand to greet guests and provide personalized service.

with the Pithivier. A delicate pastry opens to a rich filling of squash, mushroom, kale, caramelized onion and goat cheese. John and I never fight over the last bite, but tonight the gloves are off and I win. I savour the last morsel of pastry with the baby greens it was nestled in.

“This really wakes you up,” John says of his salad made with New Farm greens.

In the summer the produce CK uses is often harvested just hours before Guinto gets his expert hands on it. This means only a squeeze of lemon, a splash of olive oil, a touch of Dijon and a finishing flourish of Maldon sea salt are all it takes to make simple greens sing.

Chef Guinto, who can see the dining area from the open kitchen, takes any opportunity to step out of the kitchen to deliver a meal.

“Its personal; it’s like our house,” he explains.

He delivers our main course and offers a description of John’s choice of fried chicken. Along with the chicken there is a small bowl of pomme purée (the best mashed potatoes I have ever tasted), a homemade biscuit and white thyme gravy.

The gravy, explains Guinto, can be a dip or a spread, while the biscuit can be used to mop up the gravy, make a sandwich, or eat on its own.

“Have fun with it,” he advises. And we do. The chicken is so good, even the last minuscule crispy bits are gobbled up.

I order pickerel and it is cooked perfectly. Pan fried, even the crispy skin is delicious dipped in the Bagna Cauda sauce of capers, anchovies, olive oil and herbs. The fish is served on a bed of wilted pea shoots, which are growing in mason jars on the bar, as well as a delicate homemade ricotta gnocchi.

The contrast of John’s chicken arriving on a red-and-white-checked piece of waxed paper, and the presentation of my pickerel worthy of a white linen five-star restaurant, is a testament to CK’s talents. “People always used to ask, ‘what kind of cuisine are you going to offer?’” says Guinto “I’m so tired of catch lines. Good food is what I’m going to be doing. But why can’t it be fancy, too?”

My dessert – Eton Mess, the English dessert traditionally served at Eton College cricket games – continues the contrast. The word ‘mess’ aptly describes the look of the dessert but not its taste. It is a combination of one of Guinto’s dried cranberry, dark chocolate and nut meringues crumbled up and mixed with whipped cream and a compote of last year’s berries (this year’s berries weren’t ready yet). Guinto is becoming known for his daring artisanal ice creams, like

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Smoothie Bar high energy food for active bodies TOP: The adjacent retail annex offers up frozen take-away meals, homemade doughnuts, baked goods and handpicked lifestyle items. ABOVE: Chef Guinto’s artisanal ice creams come in a variety of unique flavours. The “Eton Mess” sundae is served in the restaurant or can be made at home with Guinto’s dried cranberry, dark chocolate and nut meringues, whipped cream and berry compote.

purple potato, corn, caramel pecan praline or rhubarb, so John orders a scoop of rich Belgian chocolate along with a scoop of creamsicle (a refined version of the childhood favourite). Guinto’s ice cream, which is a labour of love (it takes him half an hour to churn one litre), can be taken home in single serve or half-litre containers or is available for scooping into ice cream cones from the retail annex.

The retail shop also has frozen take-away meals, infamous homemade doughnuts (beet, toasted marshmallow, lemon Boston cream) and other unique baked goods along with handpicked lifestyle items that can’t be found anywhere else.

CK is chef-owned and operated, which means you will always find Guinto and fellow owner Holwell, head of the house, there to greet you.

“We’re having a blast; there’s not a night I don’t want to be here,” says Holwell.

“We opened a restaurant because we love being here.”

At Creemore Kitchen, it certainly shows. ❧

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ABOVE & RIGHT: A mix of textures adds warmth to the airy great room while original art by Michelle Pfeiffer brightens the white walls. The wood-burning, zero-clearance fireplace faced with natural slate has a retractable glass and screen front and a raised mantel to offset the ceiling height.

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or Anita Lauer a house is more than a home. It’s a project; an undertaking that involves a multitude of skills, a strong sense of design, and a willingness to spend months building the ultimate dream home, live in it for a while, and then move on. She and her late husband Colin Huismans had just sold their last custom home near Creemore when they bought this hillside property a few years ago. The existing shabby chalet, which had been there since the 1950s, provided a place to live and allowed them to become familiar with the lay of the land as they began the design process. Once the site was cleared and the driveway rerouted they started building, incorporating the most up-to-date technology and the finest of materials and fixtures.

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ABOVE: The fresh, contemporary kitchen was designed with several cooks in mind. Fumed oak floors, lacquered cabinetry and glass tile walls are practical while the glass bubble light fixture from Panet Lighting adds an eye-catching detail.

BELOW: At night a grouping of pendant lights shaped like smooth rocks and hung at different heights illuminate the pine table. Low-backed chairs from Elte keep the sightlines clear to the outside view. Anodized aluminum doors slide open to a terrace.

By treating the interior like a clean-lined contemporary envelope, they kept the views a priority. leaving Anita to finish what they had begun together. “We worked well as a team,” she says sadly, “so it’s hard, but I knew what he wanted done with the final details and that makes it easier to carry on.”

The process is what she loves. The last house the couple built was timber frame and completely different from this contemporary home with sweeping views. “We approach the building project pragmatically,” says Anita, “by first asking ‘what is this piece of land saying needs to be here?’ The beauty of this site is that the house was able to be both ‘perched and nestled.’” As she points out, it is hard to find a house that backs into a treed hillside so it is protected but is still open to great views of the landscape.

The five-bedroom, five-bathroom house is located near Osler Bluffs and perfect for a family of skiers, but avoids the ubiquitous mountain chalet look.

As a real estate agent, Anita sees a great deal of sameness in building styles and admits it can be hard to break away from what you see all the time. She and Colin believed that styles don’t last forever, and they wanted to make this house both liveable and unique, with an energy-efficient, forward-looking design, even though it cost more to build this way.

The first design decision was to maximize the views. The house is 48 per cent glass – more than the new building code allotment of 21 per cent. In order to use more glass and still meet code requirements, they added extra insulation, put in ICF (insulated concrete forms) foundation, increased the window glass insulation, and installed a dual heating system of forced air and radiant heating. By treating the interior like a clean-lined contemporary

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TOP & ABOVE: The practical ground-level entranceway has 10-foot ceilings. The space was planned for active families with outdoor gear so there is plenty of storage space in the Mennonite-made cabinets and cupboards. For continuity, Anita chose the same materials in flooring and wall coverings throughout the house.

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ABOVE: This bedroom, one of five in the house, is tucked into the roof eaves on the top floor.

LEFT: The same fumed oak as the floorboards was used to make sliding barn doors for the bedroom cupboards. Carpenter Travis Cuff of T.T.C. Carpentry came up with the idea of using old wooden skis as handles.

BELOW: Anita likes to inject colour into the mainly neutral palette. Here, brightly painted spool beds and pieces of folk art add interest.

Her master bathroom – her “favorite room in the house” – is a showcase for some of these ‘of-the-moment’ goods and materials. The flooring consists of larger than average 2-foot by 4-foot porcelain tiles. And the walls, another ‘on trend’ look, appear to be wood planks but are actually porcelain tile. The milky white vessel sinks, like pieces of sculpture, have hidden drains and are made from a solid surface material that feels like honed marble.

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TOP: Colin and Anita designed the open steel and glass staircase to allow natural light to filter through from all sides. The painting is by Janice Krangle of Toronto.

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ABOVE: Wicker-like resin furniture and outdoor cushion fabric make this terrace a comfortable place to take in the panoramic view.

The first design decision was to maximize the views.

The house is 48 per cent glass – more than the new building code allotment of 21 per cent.

chose ‘fumed’ oak floors, which have a smoky-toned look with a roughgrain texture that never scratches and provides a warming element to the interior. These factory-finished floors were laid all through the living area, the master bedroom and the second floor. “I like continuity in a house,” says Anita, “so we used the same materials, the same flooring and porcelain wall tile throughout.”

One of the most telling features in creative custom homes is wildly inventive light fixtures. “We look everywhere for lighting,” notes Anita, who worked with six different lighting stores to buy the distinctive fixtures which dazzle like pieces of handcrafted jewelry throughout the house. To avoid a clichéd look, Anita and Colin chose not to put a huge chandelier in the lofty great room, but the height of the ceiling called for something so instead of a chandelier, “we put in a big-ass fan.”

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build and Anita believes the entrance hall (or gear room) where people enter the home is important because it sets the stage for what is to come.

In this house the main living space is on the second level but the ground level entrance is vast, with 10-foot ceilings, heated oversize tile floors, and walls of wood and square-cut stone that echo the architectural style. A bank of wooden cabinets (with old skis mounted as handles) are practical requirements for active families with tons of outdoor gear.

For Anita, the house has been a major project, one that consumed a great deal of thought, care and hard work. But she points out that so much of the success depended on Colin’s “sense of design and incredible ability to see details.” She is comforted by the fact that she and Colin built up a roster of amazing tradespeople over the years, who will continue to work with her as she moves forward, always ready and intrigued by the challenge of the next new project. ❧

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ne day when she was in her 30s, local resident Andrea Russell laced up a neglected pair of athletic shoes and began running to relieve the pressure of working long hours. A self-professed former “gym rat,” Russell was finding it increasingly difficult to make time for the gym. Being self-employed, she quickly realized that she could easily take 20 minutes any time to head out her front door for a jog.

“The first time out, I wasn’t sure if I was walking or running,” recalls Russell, “but I quickly realized that the activity was enhancing my mental clarity and focus, while melting away the stresses of the day. ‘That was easy,’ I thought. At a time in my life when I needed to simplify, running couldn’t be simpler.” Russell used to maintain a regular running routine, but this time the activity felt different. “Before, it was a painful regimen – something I had to do. Now, I was running for different reasons, doing it for myself instead of to myself. It felt liberating!”

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Why is running so popular? “It’s cheap and accessible – all you need is a good pair of shoes and the open road. And it is the most basic of functions – an expression of our natural abilities, relying only on your own power, muscles and steam,” Russell explains. She also attributes much of today’s running craze to best-selling books, like Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, and the spin-off media attention they have generated. “In the ’80s, people flocked to gyms. ‘No pain, no gain’ was the fitness mantra. But in the last decade, this transitioned to a more holistic, body-mind-spirit approach to fitness. Now people are looking for activities that nurture all those things, and running delivers all those.”

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ussell is co-founder of The Georgian Triangle Running Club (GTRC), a local organization with about 50 active members, and growing. Locally, she credits popularity of running to what she calls a collective group of people with common interests. “There has been a groundswell of good health in our area over the past few years,” Russell observes. “A lot of people are moving to Southern Georgian Bay for the active lifestyle, the abundance of activities and the amazing natural beauty the region has to offer.”

The Georgian Triangle Running Club focuses on various running disciplines, both competitive and non-competitive: road and distance, trail and hill, triathlon, beginner and youth. Membership is “amazingly diverse,” with novices as young as 12 and runners in their 80s. One club member participated in this year’s Boston Marathon.

Membership in the club offers many benefits to local runners, says Russell.

Instead of running alone, they enjoy the social aspect and motivation of working

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ABOVE: Georgian Triangle Running Club members Darryl Moland (foreground) and Tom Bridinski (background) competed in last year’s Collingwood Half Marathon.

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out with like-minded individuals, participating in a forum on Facebook, and special discounts on shoes, GPS equipment and other gear. While only a few ‘die-hard’ members run in the winter, most enhance their running throughout the year with a myriad of activities available in our region, such as skiing (Nordic and alpine), snowshoeing, cycling and kayaking. “We’re an active bunch,” she notes.

This year, on October 14, the Georgian Triangle Running Club will once again be the host club for Run Collingwood, a half marathon and 10K run which made its debut in 2013. Race director Nick Brindisi, also vice president and running coach with the GTRC, organized the event to help raise funds for the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital. “I ran 75K in 2011 and 100K in 2012, both non-stop, personally raising $5,500 for the hospital,” says Brindisi. “While I did find satisfaction in doing it on my own, I decided to get others involved and create an annual running event.”

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“It’s cheap and accessible – all you need is a good pair of shoes and the open road. And it is the most basic of functions – an expression of our natural abilities, relying only on your own power, muscles and steam.”

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discipline over the years: 5K, 10K, half marathons, marathons and ultramarathons.

His most significant achievement in the latter category was completing 100 km of the Sinister 7 Ultra, a gruelling 160-Kilometre race over Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass covering 19,000 feet vertical – in 17 hours. (Brindisi plans to go back this summer and “finish the job.”)

What makes an avid runner like Nick Brindisi tick? “At my current competitive level, running centres me. It makes me who I am. It’s the ultimate stress-buster for me, and it gives me a totally different way of looking at the world,” he says. After completing an ultramarathon, Brindisi claims to experience a “hyper reality”: his senses become heightened and he feels completely relaxed. “Food tastes amazing.”

After promoting the Toronto Marathon and establishing numerous connections over the past years through his marketing company, Brindisi organized the first Run Collingwood event last fall, complete with certification from Athletics Canada for both the half marathon and 10K courses.

The half marathon is a scenic 21.1-kilometre race that begins and ends at Fisher Field in Collingwood. The course moves through downtown via Hurontario and Ontario Streets, then heads for the countryside via Raglan St., Ron Emo Rd., Sanford Fleming Blvd. and 6th Line. Turning west on Poplar Sideroad, runners are treated to spectacular views of the Escarpment. At 16 km, the course turns north following the base of the Osler ski hills. After a long downhill, the race turns east again to the finish at Fisher Field, where tents are set up to offer weary runners physiotherapy and massage. The 10K race offers an equally fast and scenic rural run conducive to running personal bests.

The 2013 Run Collingwood event was a runaway success in its inaugural year, attracting approximately 260 runners ranging in age from 16 to 69, plus about 100 participants in a children’s race. “This year, we’re expecting over 1,000 runners,” says Brindisi. “Word of mouth has created a buzz in Toronto and beyond. We’ve

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“For the first two weeks, don’t run more than once every two days. Run/ walk at first – run until you’re tired, then walk, then recover, then run again. Don’t worry about distance.

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“Make sure you fuel before you run. Eat carbs and drink a couple of glasses of water – a good way to get hydration started. Carry a bottle of water while running and sip every 15 minutes – more often when it’s hot and humid.

Recover after your run to get your glycogen stores back. I recommend a glass of chocolate milk.”

Pain “The old adage ‘no pain, no gain’ is not a good idea. Most running injuries occur because people run ‘too much, too fast, too soon.’ The most common pains occur in the knees, ankles and on the inside of the shins – especially among women. Warm-up is important, but stretching after a run is more beneficial than before. If you’re in pain, get it looked at early.”

The Next Level “If you’re serious about getting into competitive racing, it’s a good idea to join a running club, where you will receive guidance in building your endurance and setting realistic goals.”

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aug. 23 Copper Kettle Dash 10K run, 5K walk/run Creemore Community Arena copperkettledash.blogspot.ca Sept. 20 Sears Great Canadian Run 100K (Caledon to Blue Mountain) thesearsgreatcanadianrun.ca Oct. 4 Run Collingwood Half marathon, 10K Fisher Field, Collingwood runcollingwood.ca Oct. 5 CIBC Run for the Cure 5K walk/run, 1K walk/run Blue Mountain Village runforthecure.com Oct. 19 Run Blue Mountains Half marathon, 10K run and power walk, 5K run, 5K walk, 1K children’s run Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury runbluemountains.ca

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Sean received his Juris Doctor degree from Bond University School of Law in Australia and as an exchange student, attended The School of Law at Northwestern University. Prior to law school, Sean completed high school at Collingwood Collegiate Institute and received his B.A. (Political Science) from the University of Western Ontario. Sean is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the New York State Bar, and he is also a Notary Public.

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ABOVE: Running in a group offers many advantages over running alone. Members of the GTRC (pictured running up from Wasaga Beach) say they enjoy the social aspect and the motivation of training with like-minded individuals. Other perks of belonging to the club include special discounts on shoes, GPS equipment and other gear.

Give yourself some time. Be realistic about your running goals. Start with a combination of walking and running, then progress to a running regimen.

CONGRATULATIONS JODY AND ANDREW! The partners and staff of BDO Collingwood are pleased to announce the recent promotion of Jody Kraan, BSc, CPA, CA to the position of senior manager.

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Dr. John Bowman, Collingwood Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre got a reputation as a fast course, with a time of 1:18 in our half marathon posted by the winner, from Owen Sound. We even had a couple of Kenyan runners, one of whom I coach.” All race entrants will receive a Karbon technical running shirt and a participation medal.

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he Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club will also be holding its second annual running event, on October 19. Billed as “a run through Apple Country,” Run Blue Mountains was founded by local running enthusiast Jeremy WentworthStanley, who is also the race’s signature sponsor. The event, geared to both serious runners and families alike, will feature a full line-up of races this year: a half marathon, a 10K run/walk a 5K run, 5K walk and a popular 1K Kids’ Fun Run. Run Blue Mountains will centre around Thornbury’s Beaver Valley Community Centre, where all races will begin and finish and runners can refresh themselves at the Runners’ Café, enjoy music and browse local retailer displays.

Participants will wind their way though Thornbury and Clarksburg, then out to apple country in the beautiful Beaver Valley, and back to the finish line. “The

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ABOVE: In addition to road, track and even beach training, the GTRC also runs trails in Wasaga Beach.

“At my current competitive level, running centres me. It makes me who I am. It’s the ultimate stressbuster for me, and it gives me a totally different way of looking at the world.”

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2013 event was a great success, with about 300 participants – not bad for our first year,” says race director Linda Wykes. “Runners love to run, and many bike as well. They like the adrenaline rush.”

The inaugural event received excellent reviews – 5 Bananas (out of 5) from most participants on mynextrace.com, an online forum where runners post comments and grade the races in which they participate. As in 2013, a large portion of Run Blue Mountains’ proceeds will go to support healthy lifestyle activities for children and youth, such as after-school programs at Beaver Valley Community School and the Meaford Junior Coyotes Running Club.

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In addition to being inexpensive and accessible, running is just plain good for you, offering many benefits for your body and mind. On his website, myactivelifetime.com, Run Collingwood race director Nick Brindisi offers the following words of wisdom on the time-honoured activity:

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“Running is as ancient as humanity. It’s more than simply a way to get around; it’s the great metaphor of life itself. It’s not just about the finish line.

It’s about the journey. You can run to stay fit or to compete. Either way, it’s all about what you learn, and the satisfaction and accomplishments along the way. It’s a proven fact that running provides obvious cardiovascular and other health benefits. Beyond the physical, running provides an enhanced feeling of well being and happiness. It’s a great coping and balancing mechanism to help overcome the effects of stress in our lives.”

According to Runner’s World magazine, studies have shown that running can help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers and other health problems.

Here are some other positive things running can do for you: Make you happier – Stimulating the body’s feel-good hormones, running is an ideal cure for the “blahs.” Even 30 minutes can instantly lift your mood, even if you suffer from a major depressive disorder.

Help you lose weight – Running and other exercise burns calories – while you work out and afterwards. Regular exercise has been shown to boost “afterburn” – the calories you burn after you’ve stopped.

Strengthen your joints and bones – Running increases bone mass and improves the health of your joints, including your knees.

Keep your mind sharp – Regular exercise helps defeat age-related mental decline, with the most improvement in attention, concentration, planning and organizing.

Add years to your life – Studies have shown that people of all ages who start a regular exercise routine live longer. Cancer survivors can extend their lives by more than five years; heart disease patients by over four years.

gaining in popularity over the years: one a family race event centred around a popular community festival; the other a much more extreme contest for only the fittest athletes.

In 2012, a couple of local running enthusiasts decided that it would be a good idea to hold a casual 5K race during the annual Creemore Copper Kettle Festival, which features an antique car show, live music and, of course, a beer tent serving Creemore Springs beer.

This year’s Copper Kettle Dash, presented by Tim Hortons Stayner, will take place on August 23, offering a 5K walk/run and a 10K run beginning and ending at the Creemore Community Arena. Age category prizes will be given away, and each participant will receive a ceramic medal hand-crafted by race director Lee Ann Cohen, a potter and competitive ultramarathon runner. From 75 registrants in 2013, race organizers Cohen and her partner Pierre Marcoux hope to grow the event considerably to 600 people in the coming years.

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n July 5, the eighth annual Creemore Vertical Challenge, an ultramarathon event not for the faint of heart, will test the endurance of athletes from across the continent and beyond, there will be a runner from Dubai this year.

A 25K race and a gruelling 50K competition will both start at Nottawasaga Concession 3 and 6/7 Sideroad just south of Creemore. The course, an hourglass loop with 50 per cent trail and 50 per cent country road, is hilly, climbing the Escarpment twice with about 875 metres of vertical ascent per loop.

Started in 2007 by race director Pierre Marcoux and his partner Lee Anne Cohen, the Creemore Vertical Challenge is part of both the Ontario Trail and Ontario Ultra Series, which includes the largest race of its kind in Ontario – Run for the Toad (Paris), now in its 13th year. The organizers have applied for Bronze Label Race status, which would make Creemore a signature race destination on the IAU (International Association of Ultrarunners) circuit.

Another international ultramarathon event that is causing big buzz locally is the North Face Endurance Challenge Series, which debuts at Blue Mountain

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Resort July 12 and 13. This marks the first international expansion for the series within North America, and the Blue Mountain course promises “the most pronounced elevation gain trail race in all of Ontario” as it “cruises along the Niagara Escarpment on the western shores of Georgian Bay and navigates through the ski trails of the Blue Mountains.” The two-day event will feature a gruelling 50 mile as well as a 50K, along with a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K and kid’s run. Adding such a prestigious series to our already impressive roster of running events will put our region firmly on the running map.

According to Pierre Marcoux, marathons and ultramarathons are not just for elite athletes, as they used to be. “Better equipment, better training, better nutrition and a shift in perception have changed the sports and made them accessible to anyone. Now they’re mainstream,” he explains. “These races used to involve one year of painful training. Now contestants run every other day before the start of the race. They’re not just for the select runners anymore.”

As an example of how marathon racing has changed over the years, Marcoux points out two startling facts from the 1960s: women were not allowed to run the long distance race because it was believed that they would “damage” themselves; water stations were non-existent. “Everybody thought that it wasn’t healthy to drink while running,” he says. Today, it is an accepted rule that distance runners need to replenish their fluids during a race. You can lose around half a litre of water for each hour that you exercise, and substantially more on a hot day. And, of course, women are excelling at the sport.

Marcoux took up running in 1975 after he tore a cartilage in his knee during a basketball game, requiring surgery. As part of his rehabilitation, he was encouraged by his doctor to keep the muscles around his knee long in order to align the knee.

Running was an obvious choice, and he has been doing it ever since. When asked what he likes most about running, Marcoux replies jokingly, “I can eat whatever I want” – then goes on to extol its more meaningful virtues. “It strengthens my heart, my back and my core muscles, and I can do almost any other sport.”

As a competitive ultramarathon athlete, Marcoux has some sage advice for anyone considering embarking on a running regimen. “Start with good shoes, preferably from a retailer specializing in running,” he says. “For the first two weeks, don’t run more than once every two days. Run/walk at first – run until you’re tired, then walk, then recover, then run again. Don’t worry about distance. Run by time. Start with 15 minutes, then increase your time gradually.”

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ABOVE: The 2013 Run Collingwood event was a runaway success in its inaugural year, attracting approximately 260 runners ranging in age from 16 to 69. “This year, we’re expecting over 1,000 runners,” says organizer Nick Brindisi. The 2014 event will take to the streets on Oct. 14.

Marcoux emphasizes the importance of taking it slowly. He points out that, while cardiovascular fitness and leg muscle strength improve dramatically in as little as two weeks, ligaments and tendons can take six weeks to fully strengthen.

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f running for fun, fitness and competition leaves you wanting more, there are also opportunities to run for charity. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest single-day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education and awareness programs. This year the 5K and 1K runners and walkers will depart from Blue Mountain Village (in the past the start/end point was Collingwood).

Another charity run ties Southern Georgian Bay to the Greater Toronto Area. The Sears Great Canadian Run Toronto, now in its fourth successful year, challenges teams and solo runners to take part in a 100-kilometre road/ trail mix relay race that begins in Caledon, winds its way through the scenic Niagara Escarpment and finishes at Blue Mountain Village, where runners can celebrate their achievements at a post-run party. The annual event takes place on September 20. Money raised will go towards paediatric oncology initiatives to “end kids’ cancer.”

Researching this article and interviewing the many happy runners who daily traverse the roads and trails of Southern Georgian Bay, this writer, who has always considered himself active and reasonably fit, was moved by their absolute dedication to and enthusiasm for the sport. Maybe they are onto something. Skis, skates and snowshoes helped many of us get through a very long and intense winter this year. Now that the warm weather has finally arrived, perhaps running is an activity that deserves serious consideration.

As we continue to enjoy the abundance of activities our region has to offer, we should all consider the pure simplicity and joy of running as a vital part of our four-season repertoire. After all, what could be easier? Just lace up a pair of shoes, and go. ❧ On The Bay

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southern Georgian Bay continues to offer unique shopping and culinary experiences, along with new service providers to meet every need. 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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ABOVE: Dana Gunn, owner of Echo Trends, recently moved her store to Pine Street in downtown Collingwood after 10 years in Blue Mountain Village.

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Blue Ridge Meats Meat lovers in Wasaga Beach no longer have to travel to Collingwood to get the best cuts. The hugely popular Blue Ridge Meats now has a second store in Wasaga, offering a wide selection of local, fresh meats, chicken and fish, along with a variety of prepared meals, cheeses and deli meats.

“It’s a smaller version of the Collingwood store,” says owner Chris Rich, adding he and partner Frank Snape purchased the new store, a former bakery, mainly for the kitchen. “We’ve run out of room for all of our prepared meals,” says Chris. “We have a kitchen [at the Collingwood store] but it’s just not big enough – particularly during the winter, we have such a large clientele it’s tough to keep up. We’ll be making all the pies and all the meals over at the new store, and still have a retail counter as well. “We’re excited to be in Wasaga; we’ve had a lot of people tell us they can’t get fresh meat in Wasaga Beach.”

1470 Mosley St., Unit 6, Wasaga Beach www.blueridgemeatscollingwood.com Open Thurs.-Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Comfort Keepers This new service provides personal in-home care for seniors and people with extended illnesses, enabling them to stay in their homes longer. Comfort Keepers employs certified, trained personal support workers (PSWs) to give personal care and assistance with intimate aspects such as bathing, showering, toileting, movement, mobility, and transferring from bed to wheelchair.

“We really try to stress interactive care,” says owner Blaine Bell. “We focus on the nutrition of the people in our care to ensure that their diets are the best they can be, monitor the health of the individuals, and provide whatever level of assistance the individual and family are looking for. Depending on the needs, that could be once a week or every day for a couple of hours, or it could be 24-hour care.”

Comfort Keepers does not provide medical intervention or administer medications, but the PSWs can monitor the medications taken and the client’s level of health, and communicate with the nurse or family if there is a concern.

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Bell, who trained in the military to run mobile field hospitals, has also had personal experience caring for loved ones who were ill.

“I lost my wife three years ago, and I spent a lot of time taking care of her through her illness,” says Bell. “I lost my mother about the same time, and I’ve been caring for my father. I’ve had a lot of on-the-job training for this, working as an advocate for my loved ones.”

The business currently serves Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, and Bell plans to eventually expand into Thornbury, Meaford, Creeemore and Owen Sound.

74 Hurontario, Collingwood 705-293-5553 www.georgiantriangle.comfortkeepers.ca On call 24 hours a day

Jasper Life Jasper Design is known for its high-end homes and backyard designs. Now, the company’s new Collingwood store, Jasper Life, is offering outdoor and indoor furnishings to clients and the public.

“We do a lot of backyard oasis designs with multi-tiered decks, and we would go elsewhere to get that furniture,” explains owner James Schneider. “Now we can provide it, or if people want certain furnishings we can design your deck around that.” The new store carries Telescope outdoor furniture and Swiss-made Glatz pendulum umbrellas. Indoor furnishings and fixtures are also on offer, including Woodbridge lighting from California and one-of-a-kind furniture and lighting made by local artisans. “If someone comes in and wants us to build a dining table for a specific project, we can do that,” says Schneider.

Jasper Life joins Jasper Design and Jasper Construx under the umbrella of Jasper Group Incorporated, all operating out of the new location. “That was part of the master plan when I started the company, one day to have our own store, and I’m happy that we’ve consolidated all of the operations out of this location,” says Schneider.

In addition to designing and building custom homes, Jasper Design has a new project coming to Wasaga Beach. Bayside Meadows, located off Beechwood Drive (Old Hwy. 26), will consist of 17 homes aimed at first-time home buyers.

The contemporary raised bungalows will range from 13-1,500 square feet. “We are offering upgraded finishes at a first-time buyer price point,” says Schneider.

20 Balsam St., Unit 14, Collingwood 705-888-6300 www.jasper-life.ca Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

John L. Chiasson Dentistry This new family and cosmetic dentistry practice in Wasaga Beach is all about making patients feel comfortable. “We have a patient-centred practice,” says dentist John Chiasson. “It’s a very relaxed atmosphere here, very non-clinical, and we really like to take the time to make sure people feel comfortable, and if they need extra time in the chair we don’t rush them.” In addition to general and family dentistry and dental surgery, Chiasson also offers cosmetic dentistry including veneers, crowns, whitening and bonding. There is also an in-house denturist.

Patients who are nervous about dentistry or pain can choose between nitrous gas or oral pre-medication. However, Chiasson says listening to patient concerns often goes a long way. “I really think comfort level is nine-tenths of it. I like to get to know people a little bit first and give them some confidence,” he says. “I really like to listen to people and hear what their needs are, give them a chance to explain why they’re nervous, and tell them how we can help them. “I want people to feel comfortable here and to consider themselves partners in their own oral health.”

1470 Mosley St., Unit 8, Wasaga Beach 705-352-1028 www.drjohnchiasson.com Open Mon. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Tues. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wed. 1-8 p.m., Thur. 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Stone Home Design “We are a unique new boutique furniture store featuring unusual and thoughtful pieces from around the corner and around the world,” says owner Holly Stone of her new Collingwood store.

“We carry some great lines including unique lighting, upholstered and case

good furnishings.” Some of these lines include CISCO Brothers, Currey lighting, Napa Home and Garden, Rowe furniture, Feizy rugs, and Daniel Stuart bedding.

The store also offers its own Barnbuilt furniture line. “Barnbuilt Furniture offers a wide range of locally made pieces for every room of the house,” says Stone. With Barnbuilt, customers also have the opportunity to customize key pieces – from a dining table sized to suit your family to a bench or credenza for a special nook in your home. “Custom cabinetry is our forte,” says Stone.

The store also carries lighting and home décor items to complement its furniture, including pillows, throws, giftware and art. As well, there is an interior decorator on staff who can provide design advice and in-home consultations.

10 Keith Avenue (Cranberry Mews), Unit 406, Collingwood 705-293-5777 www.barnbuiltfurniture.com Open Wed. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

TRANSFORMATIONS Creemore Power Co. Creemore’s 100 Mile Store is adding a high-octane smoothie bar for active people who want high-quality energy on the go.

“It’s food that’s designed to power your body and give it energy,” says owner Jackie Durnford. “We’re gearing it towards runners and cyclists – healthy, active people or people who want to improve the quality of their health.”

The drinks, available for take-out only, will include fruit smoothies, green smoothies, specialty smoothies, and an “uber local” smoothie made with seasonal local ingredients. There will also be hot drinks such as a caffeine-free latté, as well as sweet and savoury snacks including raw, vegan and paleo. “We also have a really super cool frozen summer dessert that’s a bit of a secret right now,” adds Durnford.

176 Mill St., Creemore 705-466-3514 Open Wed. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Collingwood’s popular cheese shop has moved around the corner. The new Second Street store is much larger, with free onsite parking.

“We needed more space, and this building gave us the opportunity to own rather than rent,” says owner Kelly Siskind. “We have three times the amount of space.” The front half of the store will be retail, while the back half will house the wholesale operation, supplying cheese to other cheese shops in central and northern Ontario.

The retail space will offer a vast array of cheeses along with fresh and frozen foods, a larger selection of breads, and a variety of gourmet products. There will also be more in the way of lunch fare, including wraps, marinated salads and leafy green salads with takeout containers in different sizes. “We’re introducing some unique housewares, a line of furniture from the States that is all hand painted and quite wonderful, some beautiful knives from France, unique gifts, etc.”

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After 10 years in Blue Mountain Village, Echo Trends ladies fashion boutique has made the move to downtown Collingwood. The new store, on Pine Street across from Loblaws, has an upscale, Yorkville vibe.

In addition to the regular lines her customers have come to love, owner Dana Gunn has brought in six European brands that are exclusive to Echo Trends in all of Canada. “I’ve taken 10 years to evolve my business and hand-pick my brands,” says Gunn. “I’m loving the reaction I’m getting from my clients who want to have fashion they can’t find elsewhere.”

She adds the time was right for the store to move from Blue Mountain. “The Village was a great place for Echo Trends to develop, but the business outgrew

ABOVE: Stone Home Design, a new boutique furniture store in Cranberry Mews, carries upholstered and case good furnishings, unique lighting, rugs, and home décor items including pillows, throws, giftware and art.

the Village and the space. The new store no longer has the Village ‘visitor’ traffic, and this allows our customers to have an enhanced shopping experience by providing the time to work one-on-one with our sales associates.”

The new store not only has twice as much space; there is also onsite free parking. Gunn and her sales associates offer wardrobing assistance, and the store carries clothing, accessories and jewelry in a range of price points.

Gunn’s other store, Tingle lingerie and loungewear, will remain in Blue Mountain Village.

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On The Bay Magazine is your one–stop information centre for upcoming cultural, artistic and entertaining events throughout Southern Georgian Bay. Please note: all events are subject to change. To confirm times and for event details, please contact the organizers as indicated. For a full listing of upcoming events, go to www.onthebaymagazine.com.

Art & Antique ShowS July margot and Chuck Finley retrospective meaford hall A comprehensive exhibit of the works of former Meaford residents Margot and Chuck Finley. This retrospective exhibit has become somewhat of a collaborative community project highlighting the careers of the two late artists, which spanned much of the 20th century. www.meafordhall.ca June 29 and august 3 Georgian Bay Artisan market tremont Building Grounds, Collingwood Visit the outdoor artisan market located at Arts Street at Tremont Lane for unique, local, handmade items. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.georgianbayartisanmarket.com July – august Kaleidoscope Art Show Collingwood Public Library Talented painters, glass artists, photographers, sculptors, potters, jewelry artists, quilters, fabric artists and artisans will participate to present their works. www.greycountyartists.com July 5 Art in the Park oakview woods Complex, wasaga Beach 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.wasagabeach.com

July – august Golden town Cruisers meaford rotary harbour Pavilion Come by the harbour every Tuesday evening throughout the summer to check out the vintage and classic cars. All vintages and spectators welcome. Featuring door prizes, jacket draws and great music. www.meaford.com July – august wasaga Beach Cruisers wal-mart, wasaga The club meets each Monday evening at the Wal-Mart shopping centre. Check out antique vehicles, enjoy some nostalgic music and perhaps support our fund raising activities. www.wasagabeachcruisers.com august 9 Gathering of the Classics edenvale Airport, Clearview This is the largest classic aviation fly-in in Ontario. Over 200 classic aircraft, many rare and unusual, as well as a good collection of more modern general aviation and ultralight aircraft are expected. Plus 100 vintage automobiles and other ground attractions!

Flights will be available all day, weather permitting, in the Tiger Moth, Champ and Canuck. Breakfast and lunch available. www.classicaircraft.ca

July 19 Art in the Park, Station Park, Stayner A one-day outdoor art show featuring local, regional and provincial artists. 705-428-5870

august 16 24th Annual Corvette weekend wasaga Beach Gates open 8 a.m. Starts at 9 a.m. at the beachfront and Playland parking lot. www.wasagabeachcorvetteclub.com

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July 1 Golden town Cruisers Car Show meaford rotary harbour Pavilion Enjoy great antique, classic and hot-rod cars on display. Bring the kids to enjoy these beautiful cars of yesteryear. All vintage cars welcome. Voluntary $5 registration makes owners eligible for great prizes. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 519-538-1975 www.meaford.ca

June 25 – august 20 Jazz and Blues at the Station Collingwood museum This popular outdoor concert series is every Wednesday throughout the summer. No charge, bring your lawn chair. www.collingwoodjazz.ca July – august Sunday evening Concerts

July – august Local Live Lunch Sheffer Court, Collingwood Great food, a fun atmosphere and free performances by the area’s musicians, singers and songwriters every Wednesday. Purchase your lunch on site from a featured restaurant.

Sit back in comfy Muskoka-style chairs, relax and listen to great live local music. It’s accessible and the entertainment is free. www.collingwooddowntown.com July 4 – 6 Jazz on the mountain Blue mountain Village A unique music experience! Over 30 concerts are presented with almost 100 musicians at free and ticketed shows and master classes. www.bluemountainvillage.ca July 8 – august 26 Jazz in the Park recPlex, wasaga Beach Enjoy the beautiful summer evenings listening to great jazz music every Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. www.wasagabeach.com July 10 Alan Doyle & the Devin Cuddy Band meaford hall Alan Doyle has travelled the world as part of the band Great Big Sea and worked as a producer, arranger and general musical catalyst. This performance will include pieces from the new album as well as favourites from his work with GBS. Tickets $50. 8 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca July 25 Lindi ortega with Sam Cash meaford hall Lindi Ortega flaunts her distinct voice and unique double-edged sound. Loneliness, unrequited love, crumbling relationships and primal desire pepper Tin Star and give Ortega a chance to let her contemporary twist on traditional country shine through.

Tickets $40. 8 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca

July 15 – 19 Summer of Love Gayety theatre, Collingwood Relive the music and emotion of the 1960s and rekindle the Summer of Love! Packed full of music from the singers and bands you loved, this music-driven production is accompanied by a narrative thread that describes briefly, within the context of the music, the profound political and social shifts that influenced these songs and the times. $40 adults $20 youth. 8 p.m. www.gayetytheatre.com august 19 – 23 trying Gayety theatre, Collingwood The year is 1967, an 82 year old Francis Biddle (former Attorney General for FDR) struggles to write his memoirs. Enter Sarah, a smart, strong willed young woman from the Canadian Prairies. What unfolds is a witty and touching portrait of two people at different stages of life, who are unexpectedly and forever changed by friendship. Based on a true story and hailed by critics all over the world as a triumph of Canadian theatre. $40 adults; $20 youth. 8 p.m. www.theatrecollingwood.ca august 28 – 31 meaford international Film Festival – miFF meaford hall Four nights, four films, four parties! The 8th Annual Meaford International Film Festival promises another Labour Day weekend of award-winning films from around the world, stimulating interviews, great food and prizes too! Artistic Director Christopher Thomas announces the films in July. Presented by the Meaford Culture Foundation. www.meafordfilmfest.ca

FeStiVALS, tourS AnD ShowS July 4 – 5 2nd Annual Backyard Glam tour Southern Georgian Bay A self-guided tour of eight stunning backyards in the Southern Georgian Bay area, professionally styled by local designers and decorators. Enjoy breakfast seminars, a vendor’s marketplace, a hands-on workshop and a mini event in each of the eight backyards. A portion of the ticket proceeds go to local charities. www.backyardglamtour.com

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July 15 Shakespeare in the Square Blue mountain Village Gather around the Village Plaza for a magical evening of theatre under the stars featuring “Romeo & Juliet” performed by the Humber River Shakespeare Company. 8 p.m. www.bluemountainvillage.ca

July 19 – 20 Famarama Children’s Festival Blue mountain Village Celebrating families with Juno award winner Fred Penner, live music, interactive drumming, magic shows, guided family hike, gondola ride and one million smiles! www.bluemountainvillage.ca

august 16 – 18 roots - A Celebration of Canadian music Blue mountain Village Celebrate Canadian music with Canadian icon Bruce Cockburn headlining Saturday night. www.bluemountainvillage.ca

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July 19 – 20 Canadian Spirit Festival Kelso Beach Park, Owen Sound This annual, multi-arts festival will include an expanded culinary arena called Homegrown.

Culinary vendors, craft beer, wine and spirits, a farmers’ market, cooking demonstrations featuring talented local chefs, as well as musicians and entertainers. In addition to Homegrown, the Canadian Spirit Festival plays host to an interactive artists alley, varied entertainment at the Kelso Beach Amphitheatre, youth and family friendly art workshops. www.tomthomson.org/canadian-spirit-festival July 23 – 27 20th Annual Elvis Festival Collingwood & Area The only one of its kind in the world that brings friends, family, and fans to venues across Collingwood and the Blue Mountains for five days of unparalleled entertainment. www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com August 1 – 2 Emancipation Festival Weekend Grey Roots Museum, Owen Sound We invite you to join in celebrating the journey of our ancestors within the Underground Railroad’s most northerly safe haven. Bring your family and friends for a weekend of music, art, storyboards, award ceremonies, crafts, children’s games, speakers, literature, cultural cuisine, ambience and camaraderie. www.emancipation.ca August 2 – 4 Village Beach Party Blue Mountain Village The summer’s hottest all-ages party! Reggae & Calypso music featuring Lazo, patio parties, interactive drumming, hiking, scavenger hunts and live performers. www.bluemountainvillage.ca August 3 Creemore Children’s Festival Featuring even more activities, events and free live performances. www.creemorechildrensfestival.com August 9 – 10 2nd Annual Back to the Beach Festival Wasaga Beach Recreate elements of what was once prevalent on this historic stretch of Main Street. Festivities will include family friendly retro music, live entertainment, buskers, shopping, face painting, swimsuit competition and will feature the return of big band music to Wasaga Beach with dancing under the stars on Saturday evening. www.wasagabeach.com August 14 – 17 Wasaga Under Siege Festival Nancy Island, Wasaga Beach A War of 1812 Experience is an annual living history festival commemorating a War of 1812 battle between Americans, British and First Nations which resulted in an American victory with the sinking of the British schooner Nancy. This historic event led to the creation of the Nancy Island Historic Site in Wasaga Beach. This festival features authentic War of 1812 tactics, historical battles, marine assault landings, artillery, and much more. www.wasagabeach.com August 23 Copper Kettle Festival Creemore Creemore Springs mixes all the right ingredients for an unforgettable weekend in the country. Poke about the town, enjoy the morning’s Farmers’ Market or Classic Car Show, take a tour of the brewery or stop in one of the many shops. Kids can head down to Mad River Park to enjoy old-fashioned fun with live music, children’s activities, a beer garden and a variety of food choices. Rain or shine. 12 – 6 p.m. www.copperkettledash.blogspot.ca/ August 23 – 24 FukenGruven Blue Mountain Village Get ready for some FUNK with Bambalamb & Friends as they shake up the Village during this high energy, musical weekend! Featuring

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FAMIly ACtIVItIES July 1 Canada Day Fun & Fireworks Meaford Harbour Pavilion The Meaford Museum and the Meaford Public Library are working together to offer great crafts, stories and activities for families as part of this municipal celebration. Join us at dusk at the Meaford Harbour to enjoy the fireworks in celebration of Canada’s birthday. www.meaford.ca June 28 – July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Collingwood Celebrate Canada Day weekend with friends and neighbours. Take in the pancake breakfast, artisan market, farmers’ market, live music, roaming entertainers, and the Collingwood Idol Elimination Rounds. Canada Day will feature more live music and roaming entertainment, the traditional Canadian Flag birthday cake and Citizenship Reaffirmation Ceremony. It all wraps up at the Shipyards Waterfront Amphitheatre that evening with live bands, the Collingwood Idol finals, and spectacular fireworks display. www.collingwooddowntown.com June 29 – July 1 Canada Day Weekend Blue Mountain Village Enjoy street performers, guided hike & gondola ride, and a free outdoor family concert featuring Myles Goodwyn and April Wine with opening act Motion Device. Then stand by for fireworks over Blue Mountain. www.bluemountainvillage.ca June 30 – August 29 Movies Under the Stars Blue Mountain Village Every Monday and Thursday starting at dusk in the Village Events Plaza. Pull up a Muskoka chair, come early for prizes and watch great box office hits! www.bluemountainvillage.ca July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Nancy Island, Wasaga Beach Join us at Nancy Island Historic Site in celebration of Canada Day! Visit the remains of the HMS Nancy, whose valiant struggle helped to shape the borders of Canada as we know them today, and participate in fun activities that are suitable for the whole family. Celebrations 1 – 3 p.m. www.wasagabeachpark.com July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Kelso Beach, Owen Sound Celebrate Canada’s birthday at Kelso Beach, on Owen Sound’s west harbour. Enjoy an action-packed day of family activities capped by spectacular fireworks. www.owensound.ca July 1 Creemore Canada Day Celebration Celebrate our country’s birthday in rural Canada.

All the classic festivities highlighted by our children’s bicycle parade at 12 p.m. Fireworks exhibition in the soccer field behind the arena. www.experiencecreemore.com July 13 Miller’s Dairy Day Miller’s Dairy Farm, Creemore The Miller family invite you to join them for some old-fashioned dairy fun at the farm. Meet the girls, take a tour & enjoy refreshments. www.millersdairy.com July 13, August 10, september 14 Breakfast at Riverside Riverside Community Centre, Meaford Join us for a breakfast that includes back bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, toast and jam, muffins, fruit, coffee and tea, juice and biscuits. Cost $8 www.mcofc.ca

August 29 – 30 Meaford & St. Vincent Fall Fair Meaford Fairgrounds The 159th Meaford Fall Fair includes cattle, 4-H, poultry, rabbits, saddle, mini & heavy horse show, sheep show, & dog show. This year look for all day music, puppets, kids activity tent, Boogle the Clown, frog jumping contest, and many more fun activities still in the planning. www.meaford.com

FUNDRAISERS July 12 Meaford Harbour 5K Run/Walk/Stroll Meaford Harbour Pavilion A Meaford Hospital foundation fundraiser.

Go online for pledge sheets, entry forms and to register. www.mhfoundation.ca August 24 Sail For Hope Cruise, thornbury Simply buy a ticket to enjoy a spectacular Georgian Bay cruise, taste Thornbury’s best food experiences, make new friends and support the transportation program of the local chapter of Canadian Cancer Society. www.thornburyyachtclub.com

WORKSHOPS & EDUCAtION July – August Artifact Detectives Meaford Museum Come join the club each Tuesday and learn about new artifacts each week. A great program for children of all ages. 10 a.m. www.meafordmuseum.ca July – August Junior Naturalist Programs Wasaga Nordic & trail Centre Join park naturalists at the Wasaga Nordic & Trail Centre Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. as they explore Wasaga Beach’s natural wonderland.

Discover neat nature facts, boost your identification skills, meet new friends, and learn how you can help to make a difference.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.wasagabeachpark.com July 2, July 11 or August 8 Intro to Acrylic Painting 1 with Barb Macleod thornbury Studio (Hwy. 26 & Christie Beach Rd.) This is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on acrylic paints to see if you like each other. Learn technique, colour & materials. Beginner level. Cost $45+HST includes materials. 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. www.artspark.com July 3, August 10 Intro to Acrylic Painting 2 with Barb Macleod thornbury Studio (Hwy. 26 & Christie Beach Rd.) These are the next steps after Intro to Acrylic Painting 1. We will continue exploring acrylic painting, learning how to start a painting and continue through to a finished landscape.

Intro to Acrylics 2 shows you how to apply the techniques from the first class to a landscape painting. This landscape will be painted in black and white, allowing the focus to be on technique, and the importance of value (light and dark) in painting. We also cover the variety of brushes and the marks they make. Cost $50+HST includes materials. 1 – 5 p.m. www.artspark.com July 9 & August 5 Beginner Watercolour with Barb Hosten thornbury Studio (Hwy. 26 & Christie Beach Rd.) This workshop is for anyone who has ever said “I wish I could paint”. You’ll explore the medium of watercolour and enter a world of colour, shape, line and texture. Learning step by step, Barb Hoston will guide you through a colour exercise and 2 paintings.

You’ll learn how to see the world around you with new eyes! Most importantly you’ll have fun! Materials and tools are supplied. Cost: $90+HST. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. www.artspark.com July 16, 28 & August 19

Fabric Painting 1 with Barb Macleod thornbury Studio (Hwy. 26 & Christie Beach Rd.) Using fabric paints, dye sticks & a variety of effective techniques you’ll make a fabulous silk scarf. This workshop is great for beginners and experienced students. Cost $45+HST includes materials. 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. www.artspark.com July 17, 29 & August 20 Fabric Painting 2 thornbury Studio (Hwy. 26 & Christie Beach Rd.) Would you like to be able to make unique fabrics for use in quilting, fabric collage or sewing projects. Unique fabrics are expensive to buy, but easy to make using fabric paints and dye sticks and a variety of techniques different from Fabric Painting 1. This workshop is great for beginners and experienced students. Cost: $45+HST includes materials. 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. www.artspark.com July 23 Heal Sciatic Pain Workshop St. George’s Anglican Church, Clarksburg Information on sciatic pain and periformis syndrome, and practice effective yoga exercises to heal it. $20 included illustrated manual. 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. www.InnerJourney.ca July 27 Edible landscaping Workshop Fiddle Head Farm, Kimberley Learn how to design an edible landscape which will become largely self-maintaining and self-fertilizing over time. Fruit and nut trees form the canopy, while berry bushes, perennial vegetables and salad greens form the understory. Cost $25. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 226668-4234 July 30, August 21 Fabric Collage 1 thornbury Studio Learn the techniques used in fabric collage. Using layers of fabric and other surface techniques, we will make a framed fabric wall-hanging. Cost $45+HST includes materials. 1:30 – 5 p.m. www.artspark.com July 31, August 22 Fabric Collage 2 thornbury Studio Following Fabric Collage 1, this workshop goes further into designing and adding new techniques. Cost $45+HST includes materials.

1:30 – 5 p.m. www.artspark.com August 6 Circus Workshop for Kids Meaford Hall Your kids will have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of joining the circus for the day!

They will have fun and learn skills that include trapeze, hoop, aerial silks, juggling, hula hoop, tight wire, clowning and more during this oneday workshop with highly certified instructors from Lookup Theatre. Each participant will also receive a complimentary ticket to the Insect Circus performance the following afternoon! $30, ages 7 – 14. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca

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Nestled in Big Head River Valley w/ 27 ac. along river. Award winning restoration. Barn (50x70) Westerly views of pond, river & rolling hills.

Easterly apple orchards. Gourmet kitchen, triple garage. MLS® 20142728 Dave Armstrong* 905.713.9414

SCOTCH MOUNTAIN

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$1,999,000

$1,949,000

$1,475,000

$1,495,000

Stunning circa 1860 stone farm house that radiates charm with 21st century amenities. 100 acres, pond and 360° 4 bedrooms, 4+1 baths, MLS®20142644.

Perched high on a hill and set amid 90+ acres of apple orchards. Beechwood floors & beams throughout. Gourmet Kitchen. Unrivalled views from 6 decks. MLS® 20142888

Contemporary home presiding over 100 acres of rolling countryside. 4000+ sq ft,6 bdrms,2 Rumford wood burning fireplaces, impeccable artisan design. MLS®20133897

Simply Exquisite: 3100 sq. ft. panoramic view of the Bay, designer touches, 8 acres, pond, neighbouring miles of trails, minutes to Osler & Collingwood. MLS®20142577

Dave Armstrong* dave@chestnutpark.com

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

Barb Thompson* 705.441.4777

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DOWNTOWN COLLINGWOOD

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$1,165,000

$1,075,000

$1,000,000

$995,000

Elegant custom home w/spacious principal rooms, 6000sq ft,6 bdrms, Living Room w/gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen,2 main floor masters, office. MLS®20141148

Newly renovated 4 bedroom, main floor master with ensuite, 4000 sq. ft square log home with style and sophistication. Situated on 2.2 acres minutes to Creemore.

Read Hilton* 705.351.8100

49.32 acre property, 4 bdrm, 4 bath, Great Lake Timber Frame Home. Many upgrades, warm, inviting design elements, close to trails, pond. Maple, cherry, evergreens proliferate the property. Oversized heated garage w/workshop.

John M. Kacmar/Diana Lea Berdini** 705.444.4968

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

Anita Lauer* 705.446.6446

CREEMORE HILLS

COUNTRY ESTATE & NATURAL GAS

EVERGREEN ESTATES

ENJOY LIFE AT LORA BAY

Spectacular 4,500 sq ft six yr old Scott Hay Custom Built 5 bedroom, 3 bath Log Home. 50 acres, Inground pool, with views of Lake Eugenia.

View Aerial MOVIE on. www.ReadHilton.com

$985,000

Garden of Eden Rd. Spectacular property on 87 rolling acres with sweeping pristine views.

Updated home w/ new kitchen & geo thermal heating/cooling, 4 beds, swimming pond and barn. Abuts 900 acres of Noisy River Nature Cheryl MacLaurin* 705.446.8005

$975,000

Circa 18676 stone home with state of the art addition, pastoral views, over 4000 sq ft, 4 bedrooms 2 1/ 2 bths +dog bath, on 50 ac w/an opportunity to purchase an adjacent *100 ac minutes from Meaford. MLS® 20140270 & MLS®20140125 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

$859,000

$799,900

3900 sq.ft Bungalow w/ loft to entertain guests w/Chefs Kitchen, hardwood floors, main floor master. 2 tier back deck, stone patio, professionally landscaped gardens. MLS®20142869

Exquisitely designed home w/quality upgrades.

Large private lot. Over 3400 sq ft. 10ft windows in Great Room, oak hardwood floors, Chef’s Kitchen. MLS®20141834

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

Bard Picot* 705.444.3452

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BUNGALOW ON 26 ACRES

VIEWS TO BLUE MOUNTAIN

$789,000

SUMMIT VIEW ESTATES

$749,000

CHALET- 17 ACRES

$779,000

$750,000

Kaleidoscope views of Georgian Bay from this custom built open concept bungalow with large private ground floor master suite w/ 2 bedroom loft and stunning swimming pool and gardens.

MLS® 20141791 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Spacious home minutes from Blue Mountain.4000+ sq ft,4 bdrms,3.5 baths, open concept Great Room/Dining/Kitchen. Fabulous in-ground pool on lot Large lot. MLS®20132879

Close to all Georgian Triangle amenities. Large main floor master with ensuite. Extra large double garage. Bright, open concept. Perfect in all ways!

Ron Picot* 705-446-8580

Judy Crompton** 705.444.9312 Paige Young* 705.241.2433

Beaver Valley Ski Club chalet . Delightful - 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Cathedral ceilings in living room , master bedroom Overlooks pond, Beaver River flows by. Double garage, workshop, rec. room above.

Helen Dixon* 519.599.5891

RENOWNED NIPISSING RIDGE

MEAFORD WATERFRONT

NIPISSING RIDGE

THE VIEWS ARE TO DIE FOR!

$674,900

5 bdrm bungalow near private ski clubs.

Great for growing family, retirement home or weekend retreat. Spacious open concept Great Room/Dining/Kitchen. MLS®20140056

$649,000

$639,000

$609,000

5 bdrm raised bungalow. Gorgeous lot w/ natural stream babbling through front yard. Full fin bsmnt w/3 bdrm, family room, bar kitchen, 4 pc bath, workshop. Awesome backyard.

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

A stunning custom renovated waterfront bungalow in the great town of Meaford with 88’of beach frontage. This home has been extensively renovated to make it like-new.

MLS® 20141773 Ellen Jarman* 705.441.2630 Sandee Roberts** 705.446.7775

John M. Kacmar/Diana Lea Berdini** 705.444.4968

Wake up in your 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Lighthouse Point luxury townhouse overlooking Georgian Bay & the marina where your boat slip awaits. All the amenities are yours! MLS® 20142383 Sandee Roberts** 705.446.7775

PANORAMIC VIEWS

LORA BAY VILLA

LIGHTHOUSE ON THE WATERFRONT

GEORGIAN MEADOWS GEM

$849,000

Quaint farmhouse to enjoy/build a dream home on almost 50 acres. Expansive deck with far reaching views across rolling countryside.

Storage barns. Selling w/1.3 acre lot.

MLS® 20141971 Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

$575,000

$549,900

$544,000

3 bdrm, 4.5 bth, 2538 sq.ft. open concept/ upgraded condo. A short walk to the clubhouse and dining. Adjacent to the Georgian Trail and offering indoor pool, gym and golf at your door.

MLS ® 20140001 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Luxury upgraded 2 bedrom, 2 bath condo, featuring gas fireplace, garage, elevator, indoor/ outdoor pools, tennis and minutes from shops, skiing and golf. SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY! MLS® 20140003 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Set on 1/3rd acre with stunning in-ground pool / landscaping backing on green space. 3600 sq ft, 4 bdrms., 3.5 bath. UPGRADES++. Fabulous family home. MLS®20141739

63 BROOKE AVENUE

10 ACRES – NOTTAWA

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Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

$519,900

Over 2800 sq ft open concept main floor living, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, main floor master. Close to downtown Thornbury shops/ restaurants. MLS®20142390

Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

$519,000

On a quiet street in Georgian Meadows, & tastefully upgraded, this open concept design offers , 4+1 bdrms, 31/2 bths ground floor family rm, rec rm .The gourmand kitchen with gas stove / BBQ will delight you. MLS® 20142187 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

$485,000

Beautiful 3 bdrm century home with 10 acre parcel completely fenced and ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. 3 season sunroom, main floor master w/ ensuite, Original barn in good condition could be converted to year round Meredith Cudney* 705.705.446.8436

$479,000

4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 storey. On cul de sac. Close to AdmiraI Cwood. Fenced back yard/deck. Partially fin basement, tons of play space &/or storage. Lots of room for parking w/ double car garage/driveway w/ inside entry.

John M. Kacmar/Diana Lea Berdini** 705.444.4968

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Dave Armstrong*

Ilse Ayers**

Diana Berdini**

Lara Cathcart*

Gail Crawford*

Judy Crompton**

Meredith Cudney*

Helen Dixon*

Read Hilton*

Sales Representative **Broker

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Office Manager

Ellen Jarman*

John Kacmar**

Anita Lauer*

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$475,000

WATERFRONT CHRISTIE BEACH

WALTERS FALLS RENOVATED CHURCH

$459,000

$449,000

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

$439,000

On 1.3 acres / 3521sq.ft, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath with year 2000 addition/ gas heat/heated shop-garage. 8 mins to hospital, shops and close to skiing, golf and Georgian Bay. UNPARALLELED VALUE !!!

MLS® 20140834.

Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Waterfront property between Thornbury and Meaford where sunsets and Georgian Bay views will take your breath away. Enjoy as summer beach house or build your future dream home on

Circa 1880, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, open concept Sanctuary with vaulted ceilings, sunken wood burning fireplace, original stained glass, perennial gardens and gorgeous views. B&B potential

This 4 bedroom garden home has been remodeled to provide comfortable, classy living with forced air heating & air, garage & large private patio.

Rarely offered for sale. MLS®20142382

Ellen Jarman* 705.441.2630

Gail Crawford* 705.445.3751

Sandee Roberts** 705.446.7775

FAMILY HOME - COLLINGWOOD

BACKING ONTO GOLF COURSE

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

$387,000

$349,000

Over 2400sq ft. Open concept living/dining/ kitchen. Stainless appliances, hardwood floors. 3 bedrooms, full finished basement.

MLS® 20142025

Desirable area & lovely 4 bdrm, 3 bath, condo.

One of the larger floor plans w/ oversized garage 2000 sq. ft + unfinished bsmnt offers lots of possibilities. Perfect for full time or weekend

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

COUNTRY LIVING

$268,500

$299,000

$299,000

4 bdrm, 3 full bath+ loft. 1686 sq.ft. forced air gas furnace, gas fp and central air, central vac.

30 ft mooring slip in deep water marina provides access to Marina Clubhouse and pool.

Maggi Olson* 705.444.3342

4 bdrm, 3 bath, 1686 sq ft, 2 story condo, 2nd level family rm loft! 16 ft dramatic cathedral ceiling in lvrm room. F/A gas heat, gas FP, CA, 7.6 ft x 12 ft balcony, 3 ext storage lockers. Indoor & outdoor rec amenities exclusive to LP residents.

John M. Kacmar/Diana Lea Berdini** 705.444.4968

TANGLEWOOD

CONDO IN THE SHIPYARDS

RIVERGRASS

$285,000

$274,000

John M. Kacmar/Diana Lea Berdini** 705.444.4968

$259,000

Lovely private country home on Grey Rd 124 south of Singhampton. Windows, siding, septic, roof are all newer upgrades. Country views and charm in this 1850’s renovated home3 bdrm home.

2 bdrm, 4 bath condo w/single car garage.

Upgraded kitchen, gas FP. Finished basement with family room, 3 pc bath & additional storage space.

Centrally located to shopping, dining.

Walking distance to downtown Collingwood.

Bright west facing unit on waterfront. Hardwood floors, open concept living, dining, kitchen, large balcony. UPGRADES++

2 bdrm, 2 bath, one level resort condominium living. Pool/hot tub area. Resort shuttle to Village for shopping, dining, events & people watching. A perfect weekend getaway.

Meredith Cudney* 705.446.8436

John M. Kacmar/Diana Lea Berdini** 705.444.4968

Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

John M. Kacmar/Diana Lea Berdini** 705.444.4968

CONDO ON THE BAY

RUPERTS LANDING

BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

VACANT LAND

$239,000

$162,500

Mid $100’s to $600’s

BAYVIEW TOWERS 3 bdrm., 2 baths (1 ensuite) 3rd floor open concept corner unit condo with gas fireplace, rec centre/ pool/tennis. boat slip.

Minutes to Collingwood shops and activities.

2 bdrm, 2 bath 1049 sq ft. New laminate floors, fresh paint, new fridge, stove, dishwasher. Lrg balcony, gas FP, deeded indoor parking. The Bayview Tower has had a major makeover.

Own the perfect four season cottage alternative and have others help you pay for it! Fully furnished, turn-key rental management program.

Bachelor to 3 bedrooms available.

Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

John M. Kacmar/Diana Lea Berdini** 705.444.4968

Ellen Jarman* 705.441.2630

JUST WEST OF THORNBURY

– CHOOSE FROM 3 · 17 Collingview Cres.,- $90,000 · 9 Collingview Cres., - $85,000 · 10 Collingview Cres., - $85,000

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$229,900, Steps to Village at Blue.

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SCANDINAVIAN LOG HOME

GREAT FARMLAND

STUNNING ACREAGE

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THOR COLLEGE

JOSEPH LAWRENCE HOUSE

Stunning home with 5 bdrms and 3 baths, situated on a very private estate surrounded by forest.

Custom bungalow with 3 bdrms and 3 ½ baths on 95 acres.

Rustic cabin with 2 bdrms and a truly unique property. Great place to enjoy privacy & nature.

Unique 26.64 acre parcel on the Niagara Escarpment. Amazing place to build your dream home.

Situated on a 100 acre farm, this modern private school offers many incredible features.

Built in 1866, this home reflects authentic charm, offers 8 bdrms. tours.photolink.ca/113478

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$1,349,000 Stan Reljic** 705.888.5124

Cheryl J. Morrison** 705.444.1420

Barbara McCowan** 705.443.9784

Barbara McCowan** 705.443.9784

$1,400,000

$4,900,000 John Kirby* 705.441.0117

$1,050,000 John Kirby* 705.441.0117

WATERFRONT WASAGA BEACH

NOTTAWASAGA RIVER

WATERFRONT APARTMENT

INCREDIBLE VIEWS

SHIPYARDS TOWNHOME

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS

Gorgeous 5 bdrm home on the Nottawasaga with indoor pool. tours.photolink.ca/188354

Attractive custom home with 4 bdrms and 4 baths. tour.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/170398

Spacious loft style apartment at the Shipyards with 2 bdrms and 2 baths. Tastefully decorated.

Spacious condo at Lighthouse Point with 2 bdrms and 2 baths.

Experience the lovely features of this beautiful 3 bdrm home. tours.photolink.ca/177140

Beautiful 3 storey townhome with 4 bdrms and 2 balconies. tours.photolink.ca/183882

$699,900 Fran Webster* 705.444.9081

$560,000 Jenna Davis* 705.888.6365

$599,000 Jennifer Ridsdale* 705.888.4636

$694,900 Jenna Davis* 705.888.6365

$924,900 Tara Parsons* 705.888.8272

FABULOUS FAMILY HOME

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

COUNTRY LIVING

SPARKLING NEW CONDO

ALBERT’S WALK

WEEKEND GETAWAY

Move in ready! Offering 4 bdrms, upgraded kitchen & large yard. www.thepropertymom.com

Low maintenance fully furnished home with 3 bdrms, 2 baths, new deck, shed & more.

3 bdrm bungalow with lrg kitchen & family room. Surrounded by trees & close to area amenities.

Quiet location for this 2 bdrm 2 bath condo with many upgrades. tours.photolink.ca/177169

Spacious end unit condo with 2 bdrms, all appliances, lots of storage space & some updates.

Beautiful condo with 2 bdrms, 2 baths & loads of extras. On a premium lot close to amenities.

$271,000 Sara White* 705.828.6202

$218,600 Jill Does* 705.331.3341

$249,900 Valerie Scott* 705.606.0955

$219,900 Todd Corradetti* 416.806.9169

$141,900 Connie O’Shell** 705.444.3154

$228,888 Todd Corradetti* 416.806.9169

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FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME

Gracious family home with 5 bdrms and in ground pool. myvisuallistings.com/fsvt/144110

Great family home with 3 bdrms, 2 baths & in law potential. Huge deck and rear yard.

Beautifully updated 3 bdrm, open concept home with dream kitchen and great curb appeal.

Move in ready! This beautiful home has 2 bdrms 2 baths and is located on a quiet street.

Century home with 3 bdrms and tons of updates, still maintains old charm. Great location!

Country living close to town!

Lovely bungalow on 9.8 acres with 3+1 bdrms & 2 baths.

$579,000 Shelly Paul** 705.888.0225

$369,000 Lori Rawn* 705.446.8233

$399,900 Dana Calder* 705.441.3607

$319,900 Jill Does* 705.331.3341

$285,000 Rebecca Cormier* 705.888.5100

$459,000 Melissa Cairns* 705.888.0860

PRISTINE RARE FIND

IMMACULATE BUNGALOW

BLUE MOUNTAIN

HAMLET OF NOTTAWA

PASTORAL BEAUTY

GREAT ACREAGE

Custom chalet with 4 bdrms, 2 baths. Professional landscaping. tours.photolink.ca/140517

Open concept with 6 bdrms and 3 baths. Located on large treed lot close to all amenities.

Spacious 3 level semi-detached home with 4 bdrms & 3 ½ baths. tour.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/170807

Beautiful home with 4 bdrms, 3 ½ baths & in ground pool.

Located on a private 1.5 acres.

Century home with 5 bdrms on a beautiful 13.5 acres. tour.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/201976

15.4 acres in Collingwood.

Property has been used as driving range. Great opportunity!

$584,900 Larry Reid* 705.443.2351

$649,000 Sandy Shannon** 705.445.7833

$509,000 Greg Syrota* 705.446.8082

$825,000 Melanie Moss* 705.888.1578

$799,999 Linda Murphy* 705.351.1420

$849,500 Debbie Bunston* 705.444.2925

$1,299,000

$975,000

Debbie Bunston*

Melissa Cairns*

Dana Calder*

Rebecca Cormier*

Todd Corradetti*

Tara Parsons*

Shelly Paul**

Lori Rawn*

Larry Reid*

Stan Reljic**

Jenna Davis*

Jennifer Ridsdale*

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$529,000 705.443.2191

Deb Saunders-Chatwin*

Jill Does*

John Kirby*

Barbara McCowan**

Cheryl J. Morrison**

Melanie Moss*

Linda Murphy*

Connie O’Shell**

Deb Saunders-Chatwin*

Valerie Scott*

Sandy Shannon**

Greg Syrota**

S. Dale Tkatch***

Fran Webster*

Sara White*

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Nancy Agnew Broker

Brenda Armstrong Broker

$479,900

John Armstrong Sales Representative

Lorraine Bull Sales Representative

$724,900

THORNBURY WATERFRONT 3 bed, 2 bath ranch bungalow backing onto Millpond. Water views from living & dining areas framed by mature trees. www.93moorecrescent.com Betty Hancey 705-444-4139

$799,000

$415,900

BLUE SHORES ‘ON THE POND’ Great rm has water views front & back!

Soaring ceilings, beautiful spacious home, Spectacular new granite kitchen. 4,400+ sf., 3 fireplaces. MLS®20142124 Nancy Agnew & Stan Kukla 705-446-7975

WATERFRONT CONDO Penthouse in Lighthouse Point. Panoramic views,vaulted ceilings, hardwood. Garage & 30’ deeded boat slip, pool and tennis courts.

MLS®20142592 Jen Scholte 705-444-4949

LAKESIDE POINT Bright 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home with hardwood floors, oversized dining room plus eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. MLS®20142541 Wayne Cornfield 705-444-7669

Betty Hancey Sales Representative

LOCATION!!

Great opportunity to build your dream home on beautiful Old Mail Rd. 2.7 acres close to Thornbury & Meaford. MLS®20135014 Jessica Palmer 705-606-0915

$223,990

VILLAGE OF CLARKSBURG 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath Century home with detached garage in the Village of Clarksburg. Over $50K spent in upgrades in 2012. MLS®20140900 Lorraine Bull 705-446-5034

$669,900

COMFORTABLE RAISED BUNGALOW Brick patio & attractive foyer say welcome!

Bright 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Relax in the sun room or family room w/gas fireplace. Open concept main level. Josephine Chivers 705-441-4893

Wayne Cornfield Broker

$89,900

$299,900

$312,000

WASAGA SANDS BUNGALOW! Custom built 3+ bdrm w/over 3,000 sq ft finished. Private 3/4 acre backs onto Lamont Creek & golf club.

Brenda Armstrong 705-828-4571

Josephine Chivers Sales Representative

$429,900

$599,900

114 ACRES Cash crop farm located just south of Stayner.

Come & explore the present & potential future benefits that this property offers!

MLS®20142154 Maureen Light 705-896-1027

Jim Chapman Broker

HOLLAND CENTRE BEAUTY Recently upgraded 3 bdrm raised bungalow.

Engineered maple floors! Finished walkout basement on 1/2 acre backing onto forest.

MLS®20141587 Brenda & John Armstrong 705-351-2767

$259,000

SANDY BEACH Close to Lora Bay at Christie Beach. Open concept with cathedral ceiling and skylights.

Large cedar deck overlooking Georgian Bay. MLS®20140566 Jim Chapman 705-446-7733

$499,900

BEAUTIFUL SILVER GLEN RESERVE 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom unit with hardwood floors on main, unfinished bsmt, garage with inside entry and steps from the new rec centre! Kevin Woolham & Josee Rivard 705-888-1219

$825,000

MILLENNIUM BLUE SHORES BUNGALOW Delightful open concept, 9’ ceilings, 2 fireplaces, rec rm, 4 bdrms, kitchen & patio view to Bay. Rec centre, 2 salt water pools.

Connie & Bill Thompson 705-888-0808

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STUNNING NOTTAWA ESTATE HOME Everything on the checklist, Great Rm, C/Air. In-ground pool, fin. bsmt, heated flrs, over 1.5 acres. Connie & Bill Thompson 705-888-0808

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stunning views Perched high atop Georgian Bay, this grand 5,900 sq ft 4 bed 2.5 bath offers views of the Bay and Escarpment. Private, rolling 15 acre estate with beautiful hardwood bush, and seasonal creek. Great kitchen and dining with main floor family rm and master with ensuite. $445,000

Completely Renovated Located across the street from 3 public access’s to Georgian Bay, beachfront park, and the Georgian trail. Stunning 3000 sq ft 3 bed 2.5 bath home boasts custom Bruebaker kitchen, open concept great room with amazing views of the Bay & is very efficient. $459,000

magnifiCent estate Art and Architecture are one and the same in this stunning 3890 sq ft 5 bed 3 bath Scandinavian log home.

Situated on a 10 acre private estate surrounded by hard wood forest and minutes to all ski hills. Built utilizing only the very best in techniques and quality. Majestic vaulted logs tower over the huge gourmet kitchen/ dining room. You’re surrounded by rich dark cabinetry, fine granite & flagstone, and the only very best in commercial appliances. Enjoy your own private paradise. $1,349,000

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FABULOUS VIEW PROPERTY Between Alpine & The Peaks Ski Clubs on a quiet culde-sac is the perfect chalet for a ski family or a quiet place to retire. 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, reverse fl. plan w/ cathedral ceilings & open concept design. Brick wood burning f/p in the living rm. Flr to ceiling glass windows w/outstanding views of Georgian Bay. Dbl car garage w/inside entry. $599,000 MLS®#20140845

25 ACRE HOBBY FARM Across from Georgian Bay Golf Club, mins. to Georgian Peaks Ski Club & Thornbury. Restored, 3100 sq. ft. 4 bdrm century farm house w/dbl car garage, hot tub, in ground salt water pool w/cabana. Reclaimed wood fl., stone counters, ensuite has in-floor heating w/cast iron tub. 2 orig. barns, creeks & trails. Fabulous family retreat. $1,150,000 MLS®#20142361

DUNEDIN Set on 32 acres with rolling hills, pool, mins. to Village of Creemore. Located in a park-like setting this 3 storey plan has tons of living space. 4 bdrms., 3 baths, open concept design, decorative wood beams, country kitchen, large sitting area, wood burning f/p. Perfect place to entertain. Just mins. to Mad River Golf & Devil’s Glen Ski Club. $699,000 MLS®#20142565

OSPREY BLUFFS This 3+2 bdrm custom home is a true family gem set on 3 acres, nicely treed & landscaped w/lovely flower gardens. Perfect get-away or full-time home. Great Room w/cathedral ceiling, main flr master w/ensuite, main floor laundry, extra lrg attached 2 car garage w/ bonus storage area. Also on the property is a sugar shack. $469,000 MLS®#20142876

BRAD WILLIAMS, Broker Direct 705-444-4646 brad@bradwilliamsrealtor.com BLAIR THOMPSON, Broker Direct 705-446-8507

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walk to downtown collingwood From the Traveston entrance and engineered ¾ inch hardwood to heated bathroom floors, this home is a showpiece. Main floor master bedroom! $799,000

romantic retreat Curl up by the fireplace, ski in and out, walk to the village or jump on the shuttle. Studio unit waiting for your escape. $86,500

moUntAincroft collinGwood Luxurious Devonby model on a 50ft lot backing onto future park land. Three bedrooms including spacious master with walk in closet and den area that could be a fourth bedroom. Lower level family room with gas fireplace. Enjoy this family friendly neighbourhood today. $484,995

AdmirAls GAte GArden Unit Beautifully appointed unit with over 2700 sqft of finished space. Gorgeous kitchen with sophisticated details and unique finishes. Main floor master suite w/adjacent den and lots of room for guests in the lower level. Two parking spaces as well as detached single garage and storage area. $528,000

Snowbridge Turnkey chalet backing onto Monterra Golf Course, plenty of room for family & friends with shuttle service to your door and a pool that someone else looks after! $835,000

country retreat Private setting within minutes of Blue Mountain Village, biking trails, large salt water pool with deck and triple car garage to store all the toys!

tree streets Enjoy being walking distance from beautiful downtown Collingwood. Fully renovated home featuring refinished hardwood floors, gas fireplace, laundry room, large deck and a fully fenced yard.

Bonus back yard lane-way for access to the detached garage. $239,000

GeorGiAn meAdows Improved Montrose floor plan situated on a premium lot backing to green space. Three bedrooms up plus a fully finished basement with fourth bedroom.

Updated kitchen and appliances, built-in gas fireplace, California shutters and more! $384,997

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ReadeR Buying guide For more information, link directly to Our Advertisers at www.onthebaymagazine.com ANIMAL/BIRD/PET SERVICES

FASHION/JEWELRY

Alpine Equestrian Centre Page 89

Appeal Boutique Page 23

Mountain View Stables Page 96

Cora Couture Fashion Boutique Page 50

Stayner Pet Centre Page 96

D.C. Taylor Jewellers Page 10

Sunnidale Boarding Kennels Page 88

Echo Trends Page 89

The Tack Shoppe Page 23

Elaine Dickinson’s Fashions Page 81

ART/PHOTOGRAPY/GALLERIES

The Diamond Studio Page 47

Appealing Environments Rock Shop Page 23 Grey Roots Museum & Archives Page 93 Meaford Hall Page 34 Meaford Museum Page 32 Tied Photography Page 93

AUTO/REPAIRS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT Blue Mountain Honda Page 97 BMC Rentals Page 25 Kubota Page 111 Polaris Page 15

Nantucket & Co. Page 47 The Tack Shoppe Page 23

FLOORING Dean’s Carpet One Page 67 FloorCrafters Page 71 Meaford Carpets & Interiors Page 34

FOOD/WINE/CATERING Blackbird Pie Co. Page 57 Blue Ridge Meats Page 57, 59

Barebirch Page 65 FAD Farrow Arcaro Design Page 72 Habitat Interiors Page 47 Jasper Life Page 67 Kitchen Painters Page 69 Panache Design Works Page 88 Salnek’s Window Fashions & Accessories Page 11

HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR

Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc. Chris Keleher Page 19

Bill Brown Woodworking & Builders Supply Page 96

Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc., Brokerage Page 28, 29, 100

City Stone Page 96

Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc. Andres Paara & Karen Willison Page 33

Harry’s Renos & Handyman Service Page 96 Huronia Alarms Page 38 Kitchen Painters Page 69 Knights’ Home Building Centre Page 73 Wrightway Renovations Page 96

Collingwood Brewery Page 59

HOME SERVICES

Creemore Power Co. Smoothie Bar Page 59

A-1 Toilet Rentals Page 96 Blue Mountain Concierge Page 70

Georgian Hills Vineyards Page 32

Comfort Keepers In-Home Care Page 25

Black Tusk Development Group Page 66

Goldsmith’s Orchard Market Page 47

Environmental Pest Control Page 96

Grey County Page 57

Morton Home Inspections Page 96

Porter Skelton & Associates Page 73

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

The Chipper Page 25 The Farmers Pantry Page 57 Thornbury Bakery Page 59

Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc. LeeAnn Matthews Page 108 Royal LePage Trinity Realty Inc., Brokerage Page 105 Royal LePage Trinity Realty Inc. Stan Reljic Page 108 Tri-W Realty Inc., Brokerage Jane & Steve Moysey Page 6 Windstone Real Estate, Brokerage Page 104

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS Blue Fairway (MacPherson Builders) Page 75

MacLean’s Ales Page 37 T&K Ferri Orchards & Apple Market Page 59

Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Doug Gillis Page 99 Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Todd Brooker Page 51

Creemore Springs Brewery Page 59

Patrick B. Coulter & Associates Page 70

Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Brad Williams & Blair Thompson Page 108

Stone Home Design Page 71

BUILDERS/CUSTOM HOME DESIGN MacPherson Builders Page 40, 75

Clairwood Real Estate Corporation Brokerage Sherry Rioux, Emma Baker, Anne Young Page 106

LANDSCAPE/GARDEN Blair Garden & Landscape Design Page 96 Bloom ‘n Nursery & Tree Farm Page 45

Cobble Beach Page 44 Far Hills Thornbury Page 53 Gates of Kent (Reid’s Heritage Homes) Page 83

Clearview Nursery Page 64

Georgian Bay Estates Page 16

Environmental Pest Control Page 96

Mountaincroft (Grandview Homes) Page 4

Georgian Sprinklers Page 45

Lora Bay (Reid’s Heritage Homes) Page 7

Boss Leather Page 39

Knights’ Home Building Centre Page 73

Silver Glen Preserve (Sherwood Homes) Page 21

C & G Solid Wood Furniture Co. Page 47

Landmark Group Page 9

The Residences of Peaks Bay Page 36

Hauser Page 3

Maxwell Garden Centre Page 72

Windfall (Georgian International) Page 48

Home Furniture Appliances Page 66

Shouldice Designer Stone Page 13

Macdonald’s Furniture & Appliances Page 51

Shrubs & More Page 96

Windrose Estates (MacPherson Builders) Page 40

Bayshore Broadcasting Page 92 Clearview Township Page 56

Orangeville Furniture Page 112

Willowstone Plant Health Care Page 73

RESTAURANTS

MEDICAL/DENTAL PROFESSIONALS

Bruce Wine Bar Page 54

Calm Kidz Page 23 Collingwood School of Dance Page 25 Minds Alive Toys, Crafts, Books Page 23 Oxford Learning Page 23

COMMUNITY/BUSINESS SERVICES

Collingwood BIA Page 79 Collingwood G&M Hospital Page 87

FURNITURE/APPLIANCES

Smitty’s Fine Furniture Page 68 The Brick Page 63

Zoomer Radio Page 90

Mad River Golf Club Page 80

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION

Oslerbrook Golf & Country Club Page 27

Comly Eye Care Page 94 Dr. John Chiasson Dentistry Page 43 Drs. Hammond, Raymond & Cation Optometrists Page 50 Dr. Noreen Khan Family Dentistry Page 84 Dr. Robert McCoppen Family Dentistry Page 50

Apple Harvest Craft Show Page 37

HEALTH/BEAUTY/FITNESS

PROFESSIONAL/FINANCIAL/LEGAL

Camelot Salon & Day Spa Page 25

BDO Canada LLP Page 85

Georgian Bay Cosmetic Clinic Page 88

Besse Merrifield & Cowan LLP Page 85

Glow Hair Studio & Gallery Page 47

Gaviller & Company LLP Page 94 RBC Dominion Securities, Geoffrey Belisle Page 2

Dragons’ Den Meaford Page 34 Grey County Page 57

GOLF

Meaford Chamber of Commerce Page 34

Cobble Beach Page 42

mycollingwood.ca Page 95

Cranberry Golf Resort Page 45

Town of the Blue Mountains Page 47

Duntroon Highlands Golf Club Page 32

Apple Pie Trail Page 81 Cithara Guitars Page 96 Eco Adventures at Scenic Caves Page 84 French River Adventures Page 81 Friday Night Indie Series Page 80 Meaford Hall Page 34 Mountain View Stables Page 96

Monterra Golf Page 78

Good Health Mart Collingwood Page 23, 37, 43 Revive Facial Rejuvenation & Foot Care Page 88 Scandinave Spa, Blue Mountain Page 86 Shipyards Apothecary Page 94

Roxy Theatre Page 86

The Best You Page 43

Sail Georgian Bay Page 34

Waddingtons Art Auctions Page 66

Copper Blues Bar & Grill Page 54 Northwinds Brewhouse & Eatery Page 54 Sovereign Restaurant Page 58 The Flying Chestnut Page 54 The Iron Skillet Page 54 The Smoke Page 54

SECURITY/AUDIO/VIDEO Huronia Alarms Page 38 Red Brick Property Solutions Page 70

TRAVEL Expedia Cruise Ship Page 23 Marlin Travel Page 23 Secondary Ownership Group Page 25 Travelworld of Collingwood Page 25

REAL ESTATE

The Curling Iron Page 47

Century 21 Millennium Inc. Brokerage Page 107

WINDOW FASHIONS

Small Halls Festival Page 56

The Northwood Fitness Club Page 12

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Page 101 – 103

Ashton’s Blinds, Draperies & Shutters Page 71

FABRIC/UPHOLSTERY

HOME DÉCOR/DESIGN

Salnek’s Window Fashions & Accessories Page 11

Wayne Dziedzic Custom Upholstery Page 96

Adorn II Boutique Page 47

Clairwood Real Estate Corporation Brokerage Page 106 Karen Poshtar Page 108

Meaford Carpets & Interiors Page 34 Shades & Shutters Page 64 On The Bay

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his photograph, taken in the 1880s in Collingwood Harbour by Collingwood photographer James Asa Castor, shows the Steamers Atlantic and Pacific in the foreground, along with the local fishing fleet.

Collingwood’s second grain terminal is barely visible in the background, behind some other unidentified steamers.

The Atlantic served out of Collingwood’s harbour with the Great Northern Transit Company, and later the Northern Navigation Company, until it was destroyed by fire in 1903. The Pacific succumbed to fire in Collingwood’s harbour on November 3, 1898. The railway

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sheds and their contents were also destroyed in the blaze.

Fire also figured prominently in the history of the grain terminal. The elevator in the photo was built after the first burned down in 1870. This second wooden elevator also caught fire in the early 1900s, and the burned-out structure remained standing for many years before eventually being dismantled in 1937. Its cement replacement, the iconic Collingwood Terminals edifice still standing today, was built in 1929, after dredging the harbour to allow the era’s much larger ships to dock. ❧ Source: Collingwood Museum