Guidebook for Collingwood
Food Scene
Bent Taco has made a huge impact on the Collingwood dining market. The food, drinks and patio have been a big hit for those who love new age Mexican food and delicious cocktails. Owned by three local partners, it’s a hip and cool place to have a great meal.
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Bent Taco
48 Pine StBent Taco has made a huge impact on the Collingwood dining market. The food, drinks and patio have been a big hit for those who love new age Mexican food and delicious cocktails. Owned by three local partners, it’s a hip and cool place to have a great meal.
Delicious French inspired dishes in a beautiful, cozy setting right in the heart of Collingwood. A new focus on bar and nightlife enjoyment has been put in place, with an attention to detail for both décor and ingredients. Their burger is one of the best. Reservations recommended.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Tremont Cafe
100 Pine StDelicious French inspired dishes in a beautiful, cozy setting right in the heart of Collingwood. A new focus on bar and nightlife enjoyment has been put in place, with an attention to detail for both décor and ingredients. Their burger is one of the best. Reservations recommended.
A legendary après ski spot for the last 30 years, and within walking distance, this chalet-style restaurant and bar always promises a night of great fun for the group. With over 40 beers on the menu, classic Bavarian food and great service, the weekends get wild at The Alphorn. They don’t take reservations.
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The Alphorn Restaurant
209881 Ontario 26A legendary après ski spot for the last 30 years, and within walking distance, this chalet-style restaurant and bar always promises a night of great fun for the group. With over 40 beers on the menu, classic Bavarian food and great service, the weekends get wild at The Alphorn. They don’t take reservations.
Great sushi spot in Collingwood. Our food is fabulous and beautifully presented. We aim to satisfy your love of sushi, teriyaki or tempura and help you learn a few things about chop stick etiquette. Check out our extensive and reasonably priced menu. Lunch offers popular Bento Box combinations as well as a large range of different types of sushi.
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The Hungry Sumo
188 First StGreat sushi spot in Collingwood. Our food is fabulous and beautifully presented. We aim to satisfy your love of sushi, teriyaki or tempura and help you learn a few things about chop stick etiquette. Check out our extensive and reasonably priced menu. Lunch offers popular Bento Box combinations as well as a large range of different types of sushi.
Their Italian-style coffees, lattes, etc. are all fantastic. Their baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and wraps hit the spot. It’s been in Collingwood for 10 years and for good reason.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espresso Post
139 Hurontario StTheir Italian-style coffees, lattes, etc. are all fantastic. Their baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and wraps hit the spot. It’s been in Collingwood for 10 years and for good reason.
In the ground level of the Westin Hotel at the Blue Mountain Village, great service and an evolving menu are offered. O&B has something for everyone, including a great selection of drinks and nice variety of food. A little higher price point but often well worth the money.
There are a long list of other great restaurants in the area and best to check out Trip Advisor for ratings and reviews.
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Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Blue Mountain
220 Gord Canning DrIn the ground level of the Westin Hotel at the Blue Mountain Village, great service and an evolving menu are offered. O&B has something for everyone, including a great selection of drinks and nice variety of food. A little higher price point but often well worth the money.
There are a long list of other great restaurants in the area and best to check out Trip Advisor for ratings and reviews.
A nicer than average bar that has great food and good beer on tap. The crowd is mixed between 20-somethings right up to retirees out for a night on the town. Good buzz and a nice setting with either a sit down restaurant or bar atmosphere. The service and selection are nice and often there will be live music to entertain the variety of patrons.
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The Huron Club
94 Pine StA nicer than average bar that has great food and good beer on tap. The crowd is mixed between 20-somethings right up to retirees out for a night on the town. Good buzz and a nice setting with either a sit down restaurant or bar atmosphere. The service and selection are nice and often there will be live music to entertain the variety of patrons.
A straight up BBQ joint that smokes EVERYTHING in-house. Meat, cheese, more meat. Their food is rock solid and it’s a big place so seating often isn’t an issue. Cold beer, hot food, good and smoky eating all around.
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TheSmoke
498 First StA straight up BBQ joint that smokes EVERYTHING in-house. Meat, cheese, more meat. Their food is rock solid and it’s a big place so seating often isn’t an issue. Cold beer, hot food, good and smoky eating all around.
A new spot in town, Northwinds offers a solid mix of beers brewed onsite and a better than average brewpub menu. The beer list is evolving often and their flights of 5 beers for the price of a pint is a great option.
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Northwinds Brewhouse & Kitchen
499 First StreetA new spot in town, Northwinds offers a solid mix of beers brewed onsite and a better than average brewpub menu. The beer list is evolving often and their flights of 5 beers for the price of a pint is a great option.
SUSHI HON
70 Hurontario StVoted one of the Best 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2022, this place is a must dine for people looking for celebrated tasting menus. They are currently booking months in advance after their recent accolades so be sure to get your name on the list!
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The Pine
203 Hurontario StVoted one of the Best 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2022, this place is a must dine for people looking for celebrated tasting menus. They are currently booking months in advance after their recent accolades so be sure to get your name on the list!
Newly opened and already loved. French style cuisine in the historic Tremont Building.
Poppy's French Bistro
80 Simcoe StreetNewly opened and already loved. French style cuisine in the historic Tremont Building.
Nutritious and majorly delicious place to enjoy on the downtown strip. The perfect place for a light lunch or delicious dinner.
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Sõl Kitchen
19 Hurontario StNutritious and majorly delicious place to enjoy on the downtown strip. The perfect place for a light lunch or delicious dinner.
Later Pizza
26 Elm StreetThe best pizza in town. Period.
Latin-inspired food unlike anything else in town. A patio in the summer and tasty food all year round.
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Al Carbon
61 Hurontario StLatin-inspired food unlike anything else in town. A patio in the summer and tasty food all year round.
Who doesn't love Greek food? The perfect place to eat like you're living in Greece!
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Fig & Feta
61 Hurontario StWho doesn't love Greek food? The perfect place to eat like you're living in Greece!
Drinks & Nightlife
This best place to lounge in Collingwood with arguably one of the best Wine Lists in the province. The staff know their stuff. They offer a small menu focused on sharing plates and local fare, delicious coffee, whiskey and wine. it’s a great option for a day time coffee or an evening of cocktails.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gibson & Company
93 Hurontario StThis best place to lounge in Collingwood with arguably one of the best Wine Lists in the province. The staff know their stuff. They offer a small menu focused on sharing plates and local fare, delicious coffee, whiskey and wine. it’s a great option for a day time coffee or an evening of cocktails.
A 10-15 minute drive away is a great little vineyard in the hills of Beaver Valley. Their wines are in the LCBO and their small space is very inviting. You can do a tasting; pairing with some simple food options, or simply buy a few bottles of wine that are made in our backyard. It’s a great outing for all.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Georgian Hills Vineyards
496350 Grey County Rd 2A 10-15 minute drive away is a great little vineyard in the hills of Beaver Valley. Their wines are in the LCBO and their small space is very inviting. You can do a tasting; pairing with some simple food options, or simply buy a few bottles of wine that are made in our backyard. It’s a great outing for all.
They make great cider and craft beer. It's a great historic building that's been given a full makeover and feels like the perfect mix of rustic and real. Cheers!
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Thornbury Village Cider House
90 King Street EastThey make great cider and craft beer. It's a great historic building that's been given a full makeover and feels like the perfect mix of rustic and real. Cheers!
Recently awarded Canada's Craft Brewery of the year, and the best beer in Collingwood. It's worth a visit for a few samples and a great place to buy beer for your stay.
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Side Launch Brewing Company
200 Mountain RdRecently awarded Canada's Craft Brewery of the year, and the best beer in Collingwood. It's worth a visit for a few samples and a great place to buy beer for your stay.
Killer cocktails, amazing service, and an appreciation of 1990's hip hop, drag shows and lots of lively entertainment for a fun night on the town. The owners love what they do and it shows.
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Low Down
65 Simcoe StKiller cocktails, amazing service, and an appreciation of 1990's hip hop, drag shows and lots of lively entertainment for a fun night on the town. The owners love what they do and it shows.
Absolutely delicious beer brewed in-house with a wild style and great space to sit and sip.
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Black Bellows Brewing Co.
40 Simcoe StAbsolutely delicious beer brewed in-house with a wild style and great space to sit and sip.
A true hit for those visiting from out of town, the 1858 has been a mainstay in Collingwood for a few years now and everyone seems to love it. If you love Caesars, this is a must stop place.
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1858 Caesar Bar
158 Hurontario StA true hit for those visiting from out of town, the 1858 has been a mainstay in Collingwood for a few years now and everyone seems to love it. If you love Caesars, this is a must stop place.
A truly gorgeous setting, tasteful wines and small snacks. It's an amazing place to put your feet up and share a glass (or a bottle) with your friends and family. It is a 20 minute drive from the property to be sure to have a designated driver.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Roost Wine Co.
415763 10 LineA truly gorgeous setting, tasteful wines and small snacks. It's an amazing place to put your feet up and share a glass (or a bottle) with your friends and family. It is a 20 minute drive from the property to be sure to have a designated driver.
True small batch, oak barrel aged, top shelf beer. Made by locals for those who truly appreciate the art of brewing fine beer. Patio tables, a summer food series and great hospitality make this a new stop that's worth the drive (20 mins) to Meaford.
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Still Fields Brewery
317714 3 LineTrue small batch, oak barrel aged, top shelf beer. Made by locals for those who truly appreciate the art of brewing fine beer. Patio tables, a summer food series and great hospitality make this a new stop that's worth the drive (20 mins) to Meaford.
Great local beer with a tasting room and seats always available to enjoy.
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Collingwood Brewery
10 Sandford Fleming DrGreat local beer with a tasting room and seats always available to enjoy.
Entertainment & Activities
The driving force behind tourism in Collingwood, “The Village” has every kind of restaurant, shop and activity you could want. Right at the base of Blue Mountain, this is often what people want to experience when coming up to the Collingwood area. Just like Whistler Village or Tremblant, it has it all. Restaurants are PACKED on weekends so reservations are highly recommended if you want to have a night out in The Village.
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Pueblo Blue Mountain
156 Jozo Weider BlvdThe driving force behind tourism in Collingwood, “The Village” has every kind of restaurant, shop and activity you could want. Right at the base of Blue Mountain, this is often what people want to experience when coming up to the Collingwood area. Just like Whistler Village or Tremblant, it has it all. Restaurants are PACKED on weekends so reservations are highly recommended if you want to have a night out in The Village.
Gets great titles through and is part of a major chain so you know what to expect.
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Galaxy Cinemas Collingwood
6 Mountain RdGets great titles through and is part of a major chain so you know what to expect.
Thornbury
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
152 Grey County Rd 21Crows Nest Barbershop
48 Pine StEverything Else
The historic downtown of Collingwood is a great selection of restaurants, shops, art galleries and everything you could want in a small town. There are parks, waterfront areas, and loads of activities to enjoy.
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Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area
105 Hurontario StThe historic downtown of Collingwood is a great selection of restaurants, shops, art galleries and everything you could want in a small town. There are parks, waterfront areas, and loads of activities to enjoy.
Sightseeing
In Collingwood there is the Sunset Point area that’s on the shores of Georgian Bay. It offers swimming, walking trails as well as a very large park and play area for kids of all ages. There’s the classic Chipper food stand for all the summer foods and refreshments.
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Parque Sunset Point
79 St Lawrence StIn Collingwood there is the Sunset Point area that’s on the shores of Georgian Bay. It offers swimming, walking trails as well as a very large park and play area for kids of all ages. There’s the classic Chipper food stand for all the summer foods and refreshments.
Atop Blue Mountain is the recreation and leisure destination known as Scenic Caves. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and a great time area all highlights of this place. You can also drive a few minutes down the road to an amazing lookout of the Blue Mountain and Collingwood areas below. The best view of Georgian Bay hands down.
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Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
260 Scenic Caves RdAtop Blue Mountain is the recreation and leisure destination known as Scenic Caves. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and a great time area all highlights of this place. You can also drive a few minutes down the road to an amazing lookout of the Blue Mountain and Collingwood areas below. The best view of Georgian Bay hands down.
Parks & Nature
Parque Provincial Craigleith
209403 ON-263 or 4 minutes northwest on Highway 26 is Northwinds Beach, a great sandy beach to be enjoyed with friends and family. There are multiple beach areas and a reasonable amount of parking. FYI – weekends are especially busy at the beach so best to arrive early for parking and a prime spot on the sand.
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Northwinds Beach
209605 ON-263 or 4 minutes northwest on Highway 26 is Northwinds Beach, a great sandy beach to be enjoyed with friends and family. There are multiple beach areas and a reasonable amount of parking. FYI – weekends are especially busy at the beach so best to arrive early for parking and a prime spot on the sand.
Arts & Culture
Great place to walk through and see the local artist studios and creations.
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Tremont Studios
80 Simcoe StreetGreat place to walk through and see the local artist studios and creations.
The local museum which is pretty small but an interesting look into the past era of the area. Worth a look if you want to walk around and take in some history.
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Collingwood Museum
45 St Paul StThe local museum which is pretty small but an interesting look into the past era of the area. Worth a look if you want to walk around and take in some history.