Collingwood Downtown is pleased to announce the second annual Collingwood Fashion Week – October 3rd to 8th in heart of Collingwood’s Historic Downtown.The Fashion Week line-up includes in-store Fashion Shows, Designer Trunk Shows, make up and styling tips and elevated shopping experiences. Each day a selection of micro-events will take place at local retailers and restaurants. Click here to read more and to snag tickets.
Gluten Free? Try Gluten Free Me!
Take a little walk just off the main street at 191 Hurontario Street in Collingwood Downtown and you’ll discover a wonderful little gem of a boutique bakery offering up scrumptious gluten free baked goods that are made from scratch. Click here to find out more.
Anke Lex Presents: The Passenger
Through the mediums of maiolica pottery, tile murals and encaustic photography, Anke invites you to take a colourful ride and see what was made for you and me. The great joy of being a passenger, not a driver nor a pilot or a captain, free to let thoughts and imagination wander to blend into a magical surreal landscape. Click here for more details.
Orange Shirt Day Sacred Fire Gathering September 30th
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) September 30th, the Indigenous community is having a Sacred Fire Gathering. Part of reconciliation is providing cultural access because the social systems during the creation of Canada did not allow Indigenous people to practice their language, Spirituality, ceremonies, music and more. Click here for all of the details.
Great Food, Great Cocktails, Great Events & More Seats at Low Down
Low Down Cocktail & Snack Bar opened the doors in September of 2019 and is located on Simcoe Street in the heart of the creative district in Collingwood Downtown and offers an Asian fusion menu with lots of snacks and sharables, entrée style bowls and fresh seasonal craft cocktails that are inspired by exotic and exciting travel experiences. Click here to read more.
More Food, Fun and Adventure on the Apple Pie Trail
The award-winning Apple Pie Trail is 28 stops from Blue Mountain Village through the Beaver Valley to Thornbury and Meaford showcasing all that is apple. Discover restaurants, orchards, vineyards, cideries, galleries, museums, artisan products and argri-tourism, plus enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, biking and paddling through the spectacular autumn colours. Click here to find out more about this award winning trail.
Blue Mountain Resort Partners with Community on Understanding Truth and Reconciliation Day Event
The community is invited to a series of education sessions, interactive cultural performances and Indigenous Craft Market on September 30th and October 1st to commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Day. Along with the series of speakers and performers, an Indigenous Craft Market will be set up in the Village Plaza, and the public are invited to help plant 10,028 orange flags to honour the lost children, families, communities, and Survivors of Residential schools. The event and all activities are free to attend however indoor sessions do require pre-registration. Click here for all of the details.
We hope everyone is enjoying the start of sweater weather and the changing colours. See you at Collingwood Fashion Week and don't forget to wear your orange shirt on September 30th!
