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Collingwood's OSM Adventure Travel is an amazing way to explore the bay’s scenery.
Boat, Paddle & Sip
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POINT GRONDINE PARK Long before trails were marked and maps were drawn, the winds, waters and ancient granite of Point Grondine shaped a place of profound significance along Georgian Bay’s northern shore near Killarney. With views of the undulating ridgelines of the billion-year-old La Cloche mountain range to the north, and the geometric, majestic bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment on Manitoulin Island on the to the west—complete with smatterings of islands all around—the big water landscape is vast and untamed. For generations, the Anishinaabe maintained a spiritual connection to this land and are now sharing it with visitors. With so many provincial parks overcrowded (and hard to reserve), the Wikwemikong First Nation-run Point Grondine Park is an 18,000-acre answer that provides solitude and deep wilderness connection. Car-camp, or paddle in, the adventure awaits. OSM ADVENTURES The best adventures on Georgian Bay begin with someone who knows its waters by heart. Collingwood-based OSM Adventure Travel offers unforgettable voyages aboard a solid steel expedition vessel designed to explore the bay’s scenery. From sunset cruises and island-hopping excursions to unforgettable fishing adventures, every trip is shaped by owner Kevin Johnston’s passion, knowledge and genuine love for the bay. Whether you’re travelling with family, friends, or celebrating a special occasion, OSM delivers the kind of authentic experience that creates lasting memories and a deeper connection to Georgian Bay.
Paddling at Point Grondine.
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COLIN FIELD
SIDE LAUNCH BREWING COMPANY Side Launch has become part of the weekend routine. The sounds of live music drift across the patio as pints are poured, tacos arrive hot from the Mamacita Tacoria food truck, and groups of friends settle beneath the Toja Grid shade structures.