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Sunset over Georgian Bay with the Collingwood Terminals on the harbour and the escarpment on the horizon

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Home of the Collingwood Terminals, our signature landmark on the harbour since 1929.

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Living in Collingwood

Why I love calling Collingwood home

I live and work here, and I never get tired of it. You get a working harbour, a heritage main street, the escarpment on the horizon and Georgian Bay out front. Here's what everyday life looks like here, and what I tell buyers who are thinking about moving up.

The Collingwood Terminals grain elevator, with its COLLINGWOOD TERMINALS LIMITED lettering, against a golden evening sky

Harbour & waterfront

The Terminals: Collingwood’s signature landmark

You can spot it from the beaches, the trails and the top of the escarpment. The Collingwood Terminals grain elevator has stood over the harbour since 1929. Its silos were poured over 30 straight days, around the clock, and it has been unused since 1993. The Town bought it in 1997, and its revitalization (the Terminals Point project) is now in planning. Around it you'll find Millennium Park, the boardwalk and the Harbour Circle walking route, which is where this town's shipbuilding history really comes alive.

Frost-covered trees on the shoreline at Sunset Point Park in Collingwood in winter

Parks

Sunset Point Park

A much-loved waterfront park on St. Lawrence Street. There's a shoreline beach, volleyball courts, a stage and an accessible playground themed on Collingwood itself, with a lighthouse, wetland, town hall and forest. As the name promises, it's the place for sunsets over the bay.

Heritage storefronts along Hurontario Street in downtown Collingwood

Downtown

Historic Hurontario Street

Downtown Collingwood is a designated Heritage Conservation District. Hurontario Street is lined with brick storefronts full of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. On Saturdays from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving, the Downtown Farmers' Market sets up at Second and Pine.

Blue Mountain Village sign with the ski hills behind in summer

Mountain

Blue Mountain & the ski clubs

Blue Mountain Village is roughly a 15-minute drive west, with 50+ shops, restaurants and bars at the base of the resort. Along the escarpment are the area's six private ski clubs: Alpine, Beaver Valley, Craigleith, Georgian Peaks, Osler Bluff and Toronto Ski Club.

Tree-lined path on the Collingwood trail network

Trails

The Georgian Trail & town trails

The Georgian Trail follows a former rail line about 34 km along the bay from Collingwood to Meaford. The Collingwood Trails Network adds more than 60 km of multi-use paths linking parks, the waterfront and downtown. In winter you can walk, cycle, ski or snowshoe on it.

The Collingwood Museum with gardens in front

Arts & heritage

Galleries, museum & music

Creative Simcoe Street is home to galleries and studios, including the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, The Press Room Gallery and Tremont Studios, plus the murals of Collingwood Art Alley. The Collingwood Museum at 45 St. Paul Street tells the story of the town's shipyards.

On the calendar

  • Collingwood Elvis™ Festival: our famous tribute-artist festival returns July 22–25, 2027.
  • Sidelaunch Days: the town's signature waterfront festival, celebrating our shipbuilding heritage with tall ships, live music and paddle races (August 7–9 in 2026).
  • Downtown Farmers' Market: Saturday mornings from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving.
  • Collingwood Art Crawl: a free, self-guided art and music tour through downtown each September.

Everyday essentials

  • Health care: Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. A new hospital is planned for a 54-acre site at Poplar Sideroad and Raglan Street and is now in detailed planning.
  • Schools: elementary schools in both the public and Catholic boards, plus two high schools, Collingwood Collegiate Institute (public) and Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School.
  • Getting to Toronto: about a 2 to 2¼ hour drive, roughly 130–150 km, depending on traffic and where you're headed.

Collingwood by season

Spring greenery along a Collingwood waterfront trail
SpringThe trails dry out and the harbour boats go back in. A great time to look at homes before the summer rush.
Summer day at the docks of Harbourlands Park with the Terminals beyond
SummerBeaches, paddleboards, Sidelaunch Days, the Elvis Festival and patios on Hurontario.
Fall colours along a country road in the region
FallThe escarpment turns red and gold, with harvest at the Saturday market and quiet trails.
Snowy waterfront path along Georgian Bay at Sunset Point in winter
WinterSki days on the escarpment, cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in town, and quiet, snowy walks along the bay.

Read my four-season guide to living in Collingwood →

A few favourite local spots

The Terminals silhouetted against a fiery sunset sky across the harbourMillennium Park lookoutA harbour view by the Terminals, best at dusk. Footbridge on a Collingwood trailHarbour Circle walkA 4.2 km loop past the waterfront, boardwalk, arboretum and labyrinth. Suspension footbridge at Scenic Caves Nature AdventuresScenic CavesA 420-foot suspension footbridge on the escarpment, with views of Georgian Bay. Blue Mountain Village lit up at night across the pondThe Village after darkDinner and a stroll around the pond at Blue Mountain Village.

Sources: Town of Collingwood (Terminals history, Sunset Point Park, trails, Sidelaunch Days, Farmers' Market, heritage district), CGMH, Creative Simcoe Street, Collingwood Art Crawl, Scenic Caves, Town of The Blue Mountains, Blue Mountain Village, collingwoodelvis.com and County of Simcoe trail guides, checked October 2026. Event dates can change, so confirm with the organizer.

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Golden sunset over calm Georgian Bay from the rocky shoreline, with the Collingwood Terminals on the far shore

Every evening, the bay puts on a show.

Water, sunsets and big skies, all a few minutes from home.

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Neighbourhood guide

Get to know Collingwood, street by street

Downtown heritage homes, the new harbourfront at The Shipyards, the west-end waterfront communities and quiet family streets in the south end. I've written a local guide to each one, covering homes, trails, schools and who it suits best.

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Featured communities

Find your corner of Georgian Bay

From harbourfront condos to ski chalets, orchard country and the longest freshwater beach in the world, each town here has its own pace.

New homes and streets in Collingwood seen from Harbourlands Park

Collingwood

A four-season harbour town on Nottawasaga Bay with a historic Hurontario Street downtown, waterfront parks, the Georgian Trail and quick access to Blue Mountain. Options range from heritage homes to newer subdivisions and waterfront condos.

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Sunset over Georgian Bay from the shore at Thornbury

Thornbury

A small harbour village within the Town of The Blue Mountains, where the Beaver River meets the bay. Known for its marina, boutique shops and restaurants, and the apple orchards of the surrounding countryside.

Thornbury in our Blue Mountains guide →

Main beach area at Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach

Famous for the world's longest freshwater beach, about 14 km of sand along Nottawasaga Bay. A mix of year-round homes, cottages and newer builds, often at a lower price point than Collingwood.

Wasaga Beach area guide →

Meaford harbour on Georgian Bay

Meaford

A Grey County harbour town west of Thornbury, with a working waterfront, a historic downtown and hall, and rolling farm and orchard land. A good fit for buyers who want more space and a quieter pace.

Meaford area guide →

Aerial view of Stayner in Clearview Township

Clearview

A largely rural Simcoe County township south and east of Collingwood that includes Stayner, Creemore and Nottawa. Small-town main streets, country properties and acreage within an easy drive of the bay.

Clearview, Stayner & Creemore guide →

Market snapshot · as of fall 2026

What the numbers say right now

Southern Georgian Bay is currently a buyer's market: plenty of choice, and pricing matters. Here are the latest published figures.

Collingwood detached homes, September 2026

$930,000Median sold price
on 13 sales
32 daysMedian days to sell
96.4%Sold price vs. asking
average
138Detached homes for sale
as of Oct 31, 2026

Source: Valery, Collingwood Detached House Market Report (sold data compiled from TRREB MLS® sales; listings as of October 31, 2026).

Southern Georgian Bay board area, all home types, September 2026

$891,347Average sale price
up 8% year over year
10.8Months of inventory
up from 7.7 a year earlier

Source: CREA statistics for the Southern Georgian Bay (Western District) board area, via valery.ca.

Collingwood, all home types, Sep 30 – Oct 28, 2026

$871KAverage sold price
35 daysMedian days on market

Source: Zolo, Collingwood Housing Market Report (28-day period, figures pro-rated).

Market updates & archive

Figures are area-wide averages and medians from third-party sources, shown for general information only. They are not an appraisal and don't predict what any one home will sell for. For a valuation of your property, request one here.

Open field overlooking Georgian Bay near Collingwood

For buyers

Buy with a clear view of the market

Whether it's your first home, a move up the escarpment, a cottage, a rental or an investment property, buying is likely one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. Peter helps you understand what homes are really selling for and negotiates hard on your behalf.

  • Help finding homes, cottages, condos, waterfront and investment properties
  • Pricing context from recent sales before you make an offer
  • Access to Toronto and Toronto-region listings as a TRREB member
  • Introductions to a trusted mortgage agent if you need financing
  • Pre-construction home and condo opportunities
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For sellers

Price it right in a buyer's market

With more listings than buyers across Southern Georgian Bay, homes that are priced and presented well are the ones that sell. Peter starts with a straight-talking market evaluation based on current competition and recent sales in your neighbourhood.

  1. Free market evaluation. What comparable homes have actually sold for, and what you'd be up against.
  2. A pricing and launch plan. List price, timing and preparation advice built around today's conditions.
  3. Marketing and negotiation. Exposure on MLS® and AskPeter.ca, then firm, thoughtful negotiation on every offer.
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Fall 2026 in Collingwood

96.4%

Detached homes sold for an average of 96.4% of their last asking price in September 2026. Smart pricing from day one matters.

Source: valery.ca

Peter Vander Schaaf, REALTOR®

About Peter

Peter Vander Schaaf, REALTOR®

Right at Home Realty, Brokerage

Peter specializes in Collingwood and the surrounding area, including The Blue Mountains, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, Barrie and beyond, and also serves the Greater Toronto Area. As a member of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, he has access to all Toronto and Toronto-region listings.

His promise is simple: be 100% focused on his clients, be available when you need him, be knowledgeable, humble and thoughtful, and be a great negotiator on your behalf. Peter values the trust clients place in him and works to help them reach, and exceed, their real estate goals.

Education
OREA Real Estate Salesperson · Bachelor of Commerce, York University · Master's in Project Management, Schulich School of Business
Areas
Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, Barrie and Simcoe County, plus the GTA
Languages
English
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