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In thIs Issue features 16 Round & Round

Our roads aren’t keeping up with the growth or increased traffic in Southern Georgian Bay. Plans are in the works, but moving at a snail’s pace as our towns try to catch up and lack of funds is an ever-present roadblock. We have made a little progress with public transit in two of our communities, but for the rest of our region, you literally can’t get there from here.

By MaRc HuMiNiLOWycz

30 Pastoral Perfection

a restored farmhouse brings back the simple life.

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43 Maximum Impact!

10 design trends that make a statement without breaking the bank.

By JuDy ROSS

55 Home Improvement As An Investment Renovating with resale in mind.

By JuDy ROSS

59 Are You Properly Insured?

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62 On The Bay

collingwood’s rowing and canoe clubs make it easier than ever to get on the water.

By aLLiSON KENNEDy DaviES

79 A Taste of Europe

Barcelos brings Portugal to Wasaga Beach.

By EMiLy WORtS

83 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!

By JaNEt LEES

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From our Editor

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From our Readers

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Showcase of Fine Homes

101 Reader Buying Guide 102 Looking Back

16 ON THE COVER: Energy and effort are obvious as the Sidewinders give it their all during morning practice: Pictured are Donna thomson, front, followed by Jamie Bennett, Derek crawford, John carswell, John Biggar (obscured) and Geoff adamson. Photo by allison Kennedy Davies.

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problem is getting from one end of the region to the other. You can’t take a bus from Thornbury to Collingwood, or from Wasaga Beach to Blue Mountain. Driving from Barrie to Meaford on a Saturday is an exercise in patience.

Writer Marc Huminilowycz examines our traffic and transit woes in this issue of On The Bay, pointing out that while there has been progress since we last reported on this issue in 2005, the pace of change is frustratingly slow.

The Pace of

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got stuck on a roundabout the other day. It was my own fault; I was lost in thought and forgot to spit myself out at the right turnoff, so I had to go around a second time. I finally whirled off onto Poplar Sideroad none the worse for wear, and continued on to my destination.

Roundabouts are a new phenomenon in Southern Georgian Bay. We currently have two of them, one at High Street and Poplar Sideroad, the other at Blue Mountain. Two more will soon be operational on the Hwy. 26 extension – dubbed “the highway to nowhere” – which is finally going to take us somewhere with less frustration and less traffic.

But while roundabouts are a good way to get us where we’re going without having to stop for a pesky traffic light, they are also a metaphor for the slow and sometimes circular pace of change as our transportation systems fail to keep up with the increased traffic resulting from growing numbers of residents, weekenders and tourists to our region. The problem is money; it takes a lot of it to built new roads, expand existing roads and even maintain the roads we have. Public transit is also expensive, but in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach it’s starting to take some of the pressure off. The

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ometimes, as with our roads, change doesn’t happen quickly enough. However, there is one area where change is manifesting far too rapidly, and nothing is being done to mitigate against it. I am talking now about our water levels in Georgian Bay. According to the Sierra Club of Ontario, our Bay has dropped four feet in the past 13 years – currently sitting 10 inches below long-term averages – and could fall another four feet if something isn’t done to slow the outflow through Lake St. Clair. The International Joint Commission (IJC) is proposing to do nothing to stop the draining of our Bay. The issue of water levels is arguably the most important threat to our region. Our wetlands and fisheries are disappearing, invasive species are taking a foothold, there are docks that go nowhere and boathouses that sit high and dry. On The Bay has been monitoring and analyzing the situation since our second edition of the magazine, in Fall 2004. We published another authoritative package on water levels in Summer 2008. The complex saga continues, and we want

Story in Fall 2008 issue.

to give it the full On The Bay treatment, so we have assigned awardwinning environmental writer Nicola Ross to research and write a comprehensive package on water levels for our next issue of the magazine. We will look at what has happened, what should be done, and the dire impacts if the man-made contribution to our loss of water is allowed to continue unabated. It’s not too late to undo the harm man has done and prevent disastrously low water levels from destroying our enjoyment of one of the main reasons we are all here: the beauty and enjoyment of Georgian Bay. Change, after all, can work both ways, and it’s up to us to call for change when it is needed, as with our roads, and to mitigate against it when it threatens our way of life, as with our disappearing water. ❧

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ReadeRs RE: PEdal PowER! SummER 2012 All the cyclists in town are thrilled with the amount of coverage dedicated to cycling in this month’s issue! Great article and photos.

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RE: FRom ouR EditoR, SummER 2012 On behalf of the Clearview Community Coalition (CCC), I would like to thank On The Bay for providing advertising support for our fund-raising

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hike, the Peak to Peak Escarpment Challenge, held on May 12th. The event was a tremendous success. Over $75,000 was raised to support CCC’s efforts to protect the Niagara Escarpment, and the event and advertising campaign made many more people aware of the need to protect the Escarpment from aggressive quarrying. We commend On the Bay for standing firm in their conviction, “that if something doesn’t make sense, we shouldn’t do it,” and for remaining true to their tagline, “Celebrating life in Southern Georgian Bay” (editorial, Summer 2012).

From the beginning of our battle to oppose the new Walker Quarry, it has been CCC’s position that to locate a quarry at the highest point on the Niagara Escarpment thereby threatening South Georgian Bay’s natural heritage advantage does not make sense. The Niagara Escarpment is the backbone of this region’s four season tourism, and the sustainability of the Escarpment as a continuous natural corridor and its status as a World Biosphere Reserve are put at risk by quarrying. The 2 to 1 decision of the Joint Board [two Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) members and one Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) member] to approve the Walker Quarry application was finally released in June, almost a year after the conclusion of the hearing. Indeed, it did not make sense to the dissenting member, ERT member, Mr. Robert Wright that his OMB colleagues gave so little weight to the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP). He is concerned that the decision “sets a perilous course for development in the NEP area.”

On August 16th the Niagara Escarpment Commission in an overwhelming show of support for the NEP passed a motion to direct their legal team to launch a judicial review of the Walker decision.

Janet Gillham, Clearview Community Coalition

RE: SavE ouR laNd! SummER 2012 I’ve written this letter with references, so that those who might question the

detail may do so. Dalton McGuinty’s government sees a commitment to wind power as its legacy to Ontario’s future. Thousands of turbines across the province’s landscape are a promise of renewable green energy. What a gift! After all, wind is free! What more do you really have to know to embrace such a concept?

However, what every taxpayer in Ontario should know, and their children are bound to find out, is that wind power is anything but free. It’s a legacy our children will be financially crippled to pay for in the future.

Before being caught up in the McGuinty government’s dream, consider this…

Wind turbines don’t go, when the wind don’t blow. They only work when the wind blows over 10 kilometers per hour, thus they are only 40 per cent efficient on average (1). Gas generators are required for backup. When wind turbines produce more electricity than hydro’s grid requires, it’s sold to the USA at a loss. Between 2005 and 2011 inclusive, Ontario lost $1.8 billion to what it actually cost! (2). Ontario taxpayers will pay an average of $285 million more per annum for the next 20 years. Industry will pay almost $12 billion extra.

Ontario’s electricity usage is going down, but our capacity is going up at an accelerating rate (3). Already many industries, with their jobs, are leaving for the United States and Quebec due to non-competitive energy costs.

The ‘FIT” (Feed in Tariff) Program guarantees a 20 year purchase of power, by the Ontario Power Authority, at 13.5 cents per KWH. This is compared to the 3.5 cents it pays for hydro and 5.6 cents for nuclear. The ‘Fit Program’ also guarantees an increase on the Ontario Consumer price index for 20 years. (4) We now have approximately 1,700 wind turbines in Ontario. McGuinty’s ambition for ‘Green Energy’, over the next 20 years in for more than 17,000. Do the Math.

The Green Energy Act is an affront to our democratic process, as it allows wind turbine companies to make contracts with landowners in complete secrecy, overrides local municipal government authority and negates any local objection. The act thereby forces the program onto taxpayers without

consideration of health issues, devaluation of property or recourse (5).

The ‘contract’ with landowners is designed by the wind companies, with no requirement for protective measures for the landowner. Most contracts are guaranteed for 20 years, with an out clause for the wind company but not for the landowner. The average accepted life span of a turbine is 20 to 30 years (6).

Many contracts don’t ensure the wind company be completely responsible for decommissioning the turbines. The Ministry of Energy doesn’t require it! If the wind company doesn’t the responsibility becomes that of the landowner and since he can’t afford to, it becomes that of the taxpayer. Consider that an average turbine structure weights 164 tons (7) and has a concrete base big enough to support it and keep it from falling over in hurricane conditions. That’s a lot of scrap metal, up to 475 feet in the air (8), and who’s going to jackhammer all that concrete, refurbish the land and dispose of the auxiliary buildings, etcetera?

In three of the best wind turbine locations in the world, California’s Altamont Pass, Tehachapin and San Gorgonio, over 14,000 turbines have been simply abandoned. Spinning but not producing (9). Ergo, it is likely the Green Energy Act could, in 20 years, make Ontario’s rural landscape a graveyard for thousands of wind turbines.

For any taxpayer in Ontario who thinks wind power is free, think again. This is not just about those living near the turbines with health and land devaluation issues, this is about every Ontario taxpayer who should be concerned about the crippling financial legacy McGuinty is leaving for our children.

Why are we letting this happen?

John Wiggins, Clearview Township Editor’s Note: For references, please go to www.onthebaymagazine.com/articles/

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Knowing how thoroughly On The Bay has covered the wind turbines issue over many years, I wanted to let your readers know of the important decision Clearview Council made recently.

On Monday August 13th, Clearview Council voted overwhelmingly in favour of Clearview Township’s Planning Department recommendations: “THAT, in the interest of public health, economic prosperity, quality of life, and considering the overall good of the Township of Clearview, Council hereby declares that it does not support the construction of the WPD Fairview Wind Project, and requests that the Province of Ontario not issue an approval for this project ...”

The recommendations also included: • That the province be asked to enact an immediate moratorium on industrial wind projects until the federal health study is complete.

• That staff initiate a heritage landscape designation … to preserve the natural and cultural resources of the area.

• That staff draft a nuisance bylaw to deal with the type of nuisance and annoyance caused by wind turbines ... thus protecting the health and quality of life for ratepayers/residents.

• That the Collingwood Regional Airport be asked to seek a federal protective bylaw to preserve the public’s safety around the airport.

During the discussion prior to the vote, individual council members noted and thanked the hundreds of people from the community who turned out to protest against the turbines at rallies and write letters to councillors, as well as the many hundreds more who made phone calls and sent emails saying they do not want this type of industrial turbine development in their community ... so KUDOS to the council and planning staff of Clearview Township for listening to their residents, taking the time to research the proposed wind development, make informed recommendations and overwhelmingly vote against having the WPD proposal. Are you listening, Dalton?

Michael Dickinson, Clearview Township

Thank you to On The Bay for its excellent article on the proposed mega quarry. It is clear that the mega quarry has such profoundly negative risks and has provoked such a public protest that it forced the McGuinty government (prior to the election) to require the mega quarry to be subjected to an environmental assessment (EA) – the first time ever for a quarry – and to require a review of the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA). Highlands has not to-date applied under the EA. The review of the ARA and the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) began on May 7. It got off to a very bad start, as there was no prior notice of the review until 6 p.m. the Friday before the review was to begin, when Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin, announced at a news conference that it would begin the next week.

The aggregate proponents already had assigned times, but the public was not even aware that it was beginning.

Counsel for the Canadian Environmental Law Association stated, “the provincial policy statement is overwhelmingly weighted in favour of protection of aggregate extraction at the expense of other provincial interests such as protection of water quantity and quality, natural heritage and preservation of agricultural lands.”

Given the way the review was conducted – the short notice, the quarries visited were all chosen by the aggregate industry, some people were denied the right to present (including Gravel Watch, which tried at four different locations), the cursory glimpse of the mega quarry, etc. – there is a huge concern that this is not a serious review of the issue and that the result may be a “whitewash.” We urge everyone to write or email their MPP to voice their concern and demand proper protection for our water, farmland and environment.

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RE: OpEnings, summER 2012 I wanted to thank you for the wonderful article you wrote featuring Awesome Life Coaching. You really captured everything about what I do and how I approach my clients. As I read the article a smile came to my lips and I felt really good inside.

So again, thank you. The ad looked great also so thanks to your team. nicole Craig, Blue mountains Editor’s Note: Openings is “pure editorial” and therefore there is no payment or “trade” of editorial mention in our Openings section in exchange for ad placement in On The Bay.

RE: gEORgian Bay WatER LEvELs (sEE “FROm OuR EditOR” in this issuE) I have lived on Georgian Bay for over 35 years and I have to say that what is happening to our beautiful Georgian Bay is a travesty and for us to ignore what is going on is unconscionable. By now, most of your readers have probably realized the seriousness of the impact of declining water levels of Lake Huron.

The invasion of hundreds of miles of pristine beaches and exposed shores

by Phragmites (a species of 12-foot reeds) has destroyed this habitat for fish, waterfowl, and yes, even Man. Appalling! The loss already of more than 20 percent of Georgian Bay’s wetlands (the spawning grounds for 80 percent of fish species) is an ecological disaster. Of course the declining water levels have many other environmental, economic and social impacts. You must ask,” why isn’t something being done to respond to this growing tragedy?” Let me explain.

The International Joint Commission was established in 1909 to protect the Great Lakes. Its mandate from the U.S. and Canadian governments includes the statement, “if the lake levels drop near to or at Chart Datum (CD) for two or three years, they (IJC) must take action immediately to avoid permanent, severe damage to the Lakes.” The Lake Huron/Michigan levels have been at or

near CD for 13 years, yet IJC has not taken action. HELLO?!

The IJC Study Group has just finished a four-year, $17-million study of Lakes Michigan/Huron water levels including the St. Clair River. Its final report acknowledges the severe declines in the water levels of the lakes and confirms that the outflow of the St. Clair River, which drains Lakes Michigan/Huron, has increased approximately six per cent, contributing to the decline. In spite of the clarity of the urgency of the ongoing disaster, the Study Group decided to make no recommendations to take action! They don’t want to do anything, despite their clear mandate. It is time for all of us who care about this environmental disaster to stand up and be counted!

Joe hayward

CORRECtiOn: In the Openings section of the Summer issue, we mistakenly identified the new owner of The Mill and Sisi Trattoria in Thornbury as Noel Terry. In fact, there are two new owners – Noel and Terry Neelands. We apologize for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

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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very year, I load an old wooden crate on the back of the truck and drive off to find two young pigs to raise up for the freezer. They go into a pen in the barn for a few weeks until they settle down and then I let them out in the orchard to fatten over the summer. It’s great meat, dark and flavourful, and reminds people of what pork used to taste like in the days when pigs lived outside.

The drive gets a little longer every year. The only man I know who still keeps a boar and a few sows lives 10 miles away, up over the hill in the wilds of Grey County. This year, I decided to bring home an extra one for my neighbour Hughie, who gave up the last sow herd in this community several years ago. He still misses his pigs and I thought he needed one to come and visit.

When I got home, I backed into the barn, opened the door of the crate, grabbed the first pig by the hind legs and carried him, kicking and screaming, into the pen. Pigs are a lot like teenagers. If something doesn’t suit them, they fight and kick and yell their heads off. The second pig went the same way.

The third one looked at me and made one of those instant mental calculations for which pigs are famous. “Wheezy guy with glasses,” he said to himself. Then he ducked under my arm, shot off the tailgate, squeezed out under a door, and disappeared into the dark.

I slept fitfully that night. The last time this happened to me, I was nine years old. My first two pigs got away through a hole in the pen one night and ran for five miles before they were captured. Pigs can live in the wild indefinitely. They’ve been domesticated for 10,000 years but, given the chance, they go feral in about an hour and a half. (Which is another parallel with teenagers, I suppose.) This fugitive had more than a mile of stream and thick bush to hide in and a 20-acre wheat field to munch on.

“He’ll be fine,” said my wife. “He’ll get lonesome for the others and come back.”

“Maybe,” I said. “What about coyotes? What if he goes down to the highway?”

The first sighting came the next afternoon, down the road on a neighbour’s lawn. But he ducked into the wheat field and headed northwest at a dead run.

Hughie’s son hopped on his four-wheeler and buzzed around the field to cut him off. But he didn’t come out. By morning, the pig was on Facebook and had a name: Dillinger.

Hughie came over the next morning. “Don’t worry,” he said. “The way the times are, even a pig knows you don’t walk away from a place where they’re feeding you. Besides, your pig is performing a valuable service. It used to be that you never saw your neighbours all summer unless a pig got out. They do a great job of keeping people in touch.”

“You’re taking this very well,” I said. “He was actually your pig.”

The pig went off radar for three days and I began to fear the worst.

Then I went out to do the chores one evening and stopped short. There was Dillinger, standing in the barn doorway with his head in a tub of feed. I shooed him into the barn, but he flashed the grin of a pig who knows he’s at the top of his game, squeezed through a hole in the wall and vanished again.

A few days after that, I was hoeing the garden when Dillinger suddenly came around the henhouse, trotting along like he was on his way to the bank.

He was sunburned and covered with dirt. When he heard a “noof” from the pigpen, he paused and sniffed the barn wall. Then he sighed. On a hunch, I walked right past him into the barn and opened the pen door. He hesitated for a moment, looking from the woods to the barn. Then he shrugged, trotted into the pen and flopped down beside his brothers.

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Round Our roads aren’t keeping up with the growth or increased traffic in Southern Georgian Bay. Plans are in the works, but moving at a snail’s pace as our towns try to catch up and lack of funds is an ever-present roadblock. We have made a little progress with public transit in two of our communities, but for the rest of our region, you literally can’t get there from here.

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And what about the residents who do not have access to a vehicle or prefer not to drive? Is there a regional transit network on the horizon?

Most of us living in South Georgian Bay rely on our vehicles, travelling the many municipal and county roads to get to our destinations. Surprisingly, our region, which is located within two hours of the largest urban centre in Canada and receives over eight million visits per year, is serviced by only one single provincial thoroughfare.

It may also surprise some On The Bay readers to know that Highway 26, a 115-kilometre provincial road that winds its way from Barrie to Owen Sound, was built way back in 1927. Despite numerous re-alignments and the refurbishment of alternative routes over the years, it still remains the road of choice for many Toronto weekenders coming up to our region.

One would think that, by now, more new access roads would have been planned in order to accommodate the growing number of weekenders (estimated at 25,000) and visitors (approximately 800,000 per year) to our region - not to mention our burgeoning permanent population of almost 75,000 (including Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview, The

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Blue Mountains and Meaford), which is growing at a much higher rate than the rest of Ontario.

The reality, according to most municipal officials, is that there simply isn’t any money in the coffers for new roads.

The best local municipalities can do is maintain or improve existing thoroughfares.

“I would say that every municipality in Ontario has an infrastructure deficit,” says Reg Russwurm, director of engineering and public works for Town of Blue Mountains. “On top of this is an increasing demand from cyclists for designated bicycle lanes on our municipal and county roads.” (Read On The Bay Summer 2012: Pedal Power!)

Where does the money for municipal road work come from? Provincial highways within municipalities are built and maintained by the Ministry of Transportation. Property taxes pay for new construction and rehabilitation of town roads. In cases where roads need to be built or rehabilitated to accommodate new commercial or residential developments, the builder often pays a development charge. For the sake of budgets, municipalities usually combine sewer and water projects with road work, passing the total costs on to residents in the form of user fees.

The Blue Mountains has been working with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Grey County on a regional transportation plan. Initiated in 2010, it involves conducting environmental assessments on the local Highway 26 corridor at Craigleith and Grey Road 2 and the intersection of Grey Road 40 and Grey Road 2 as regional growth and new residential developments arise. “We have a plan ready,” says Russwurm.

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ABOVE: The “highway to nowhere” is now going somewhere. The first phase, stretching from Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach to Sixth Line in Collingwood, is scheduled to finally open in November.

Grey County has recently initiated its very first Master Transportation Plan, which will look at the big transportation picture within its boundaries.

Taking into account the future growth of residential and tourist populations, provincial road projects, and links with its municipalities and other counties, the project has a substantial “to do” list.

Georgian Bay is moving forward only slowly and cautiously.

Small projects are under way and grand studies and plans are in the works, examining different options for moving people into and around the region in an efficient manner. And, following years of delays, at least one significant road project is very near completion.

The Road to Somewhere For many years, it was referred to tongue-in-cheek by local residents as “the road to nowhere.” Originally conceived over 20 years ago as a quicker route to Collingwood and Blue Mountain, the provincial Highway 26 realignment project – stretching from Highway 26 at the western end of Wasaga Beach back to Highway 26 on the eastern outskirts of Collingwood – has had a bumpy ride, languishing for many years as a clear-cut swath of nothingness.

The story goes back to 1993, when the project originally received cabinet approval following an environmental assessment and a lengthy study process. After intense lobbying by Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson and local municipal officials, the provincial government allocated over $30 million to the eight-kilometre project. Work to

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clear the road bed began in 2002. Then, in 2004, the Liberal government put the highway on hold. The project remained stalled until 2007, when it was resurrected.

Barring any other roadblocks, the first phase of the Highway 26 realignment – from Wasaga’s Mosley Street in the east to Collingwood’s Sixth Line in the west – is scheduled to finally open this November, complete with three roundabouts: at Mosley Street and Airport Road; at Nottawasaga Road 33/34; and at Poplar Sideroad.

The new name of the existing stretch of Highway 26, agreed upon by both Collingwood and Wasaga Beach councils with the blessing of the Ministry of Transportation, will be Beachwood Road. Phase 2 of the project will connect with the Hume St./ Pretty River Parkway intersection in Collingwood.

Regional & County Initiatives In 2007, the mayors, wardens and staff of Clearview, Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach, Grey County and Simcoe County met with the Ontario Minister of Transportation to express their concerns about the congestion on Highway 26, which was resulting in traffic infiltration onto local roads. Their report, the Georgian Triangle Area

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One of the group’s recommendations, the refurbishment of Poplar Sideroad, 10th Line, Sixth St. and County Road 21 bordering Collingwood, has been completed.

According to Township of Clearview director of public works Steve Sage, a proposal for a Stayner bypass (from Highway 26) via County Roads 7 and 27/28 is currently in environmental assessment. And this fall, “way-finding” signs directing visitors to and from the mountain are scheduled to be posted at strategic points along the way.

Currently, two large regional transportation studies are under way, but only in their infancy. The Ministry of Transportation is examining Highway 26 between Stayner and Thornbury, asking residents, commuters and visitors what they would like to see the corridor look like in the future. At this point, the MTO study is just “scoping” the corridor via preliminary environmental assessments, public input and “blue sky thinking.” It will likely not be complete for another three to five years.

Grey County has recently initiated its very first Master Transportation Plan, which will look at the big transportation picture within its boundaries. Taking into account the future growth of residential and tourist populations, provincial road projects, and links with its municipalities and other counties, the project has a substantial “to do” list including: identifying existing and future travel demands; providing transportation strategies to support the County’s infrastructure; rationalizing existing roads and bridges; incorporating active transportation (walking, hiking, cycling, etc.); and investigating public transit, rail and harbours.

“We have asked our consultants to keep an open mind and consider everything,” says Randy Scherzer, director of planning for Grey County.

“The ultimate goal of this exercise is to find the best ways to move people in Grey County in a safe and efficient manner.” Following public consultation sessions and stakeholder workshops, the plan is expected to be complete sometime in 2013.

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Collingwood, which might be considered the hub of Southern Georgian Bay, has done a fair amount of road rehabilitation over the past years, and continues to do so. As part of its Master Transportation Plan, the town will be widening High St. to four lanes from First St. to 10th St., rebuilding 10th St. to Poplar Sideroad and redesigning Hume St. A planned MTO project will resurface Highway 26 from Harbour St. to the west end of Collingwood at Osler Bluff Rd. “We’ve done a lot in the past five years to make our road network more efficient and safe for travellers,” says Collingwood’s chief administrative officer Ed Houghton – no easy task considering that the town must collaborate with six other road authorities for the thoroughfares within its boundaries: Wasaga Beach, Clearview Township, The Blue Mountains, Grey County, Simcoe County and the MTO. For economic reasons, Houghton would prefer to improve traffic flow within Collingwood for motorists travelling onward to Blue Mountain, instead of creating roads that would bypass the town entirely and cut off local merchants from potential business.

West of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach (one of the fastest-growing communities in Ontario) has a proactive plan to keep up with road improvements. Every five years, the town updates its existing transportation study, looking back at previous years studies, taking traffic counts, identifying future developments, keeping an eye on county projects and forecasting potential future impacts on its existing road network.

Kevin Lalonde, Wasaga Beach director of public works, is proud of what he calls his town’s “aggressive design schedules.” He says over the next 10 years, Wasaga Beach plans $70 million in road work – much of it related to new developments, which will help defer costs via development charges levied by the town. “We have numerous projects ready to go,” says Lalonde, admitting that timing depends on the availability of funding, which must also be allotted to road maintenance.

Current Wasaga Beach road projects include the expansion and widening of the Scootertown Bridge to four lanes, and re-designing River Rd. West from Oxbow Park Dr. to Powerline Rd. including widening, bicycle lanes, a sidewalk and storm water quality upgrades.

Over in Clearview Township, a significant road project in the works involves the controversial Walker Quarry expansion near Duntroon (see On The Bay Summer 2012 – Bedrock Battles). Still awaiting the results of a judicial review, the new quarry will necessitate the closure of one county road and the complete reconstruction of two others, for a total cost of $10 million.

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Roads & Real Estate Desmond von Teichman of Royal LePage Locations North believes that the concept of “active transportation” (non-motorized travel by cycle or by foot) currently fuelling the local real estate economy will play an enormous role in future real estate and development in the region. “I would like to see all levels of government collaborating to support our active lifestyle communities by altering the existing infrastructure to include more passing lanes and bike lanes,” he says.

Von Teichman also maintains that road improvements have a positive impact on developers in the region. As examples, he cites the numerous residential developments such as Pretty River Estates, which “popped up” along the Highway 26 realignment route in anticipation of the project’s completion, as well as the Leon’s store, currently “in the middle of nowhere,” but destined to be in a high-traffic area.

The concept of “active transportation” currently fuelling the local real estate economy will play an enormous role in future real estate and development in the region. “I would like to see all levels of government collaborating to support our active lifestyle communities by altering the existing infrastructure to include more passing lanes and bike lanes,” says Von Teichman.

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Real estate broker Max Hahne of Sotheby’s International Realty agrees that future infrastructure projects in the region should include wider roads – preferably paved versus gravel – to accommodate the growing numbers of cyclists. He is concerned about the increasing development charges being levied by local municipalities, questioning whether or not these charges are actually allocated to road improvements or if developers are seeing value for what they are paying.

Public Transit: A Better Way? A century ago, most of the towns and villages in Southern Georgian Bay were served by an extensive passenger rail network linked to quaint railway stations along the way, such as the Craigleith Depot, now restored as a museum and heritage centre. (The Georgian Trail, popular with hikers and cyclists, is an abandoned rail bed which ran along the shores of Georgian Bay.) More recently, in the 1940s, avid skiers from Toronto would board the 7:00 am train from Union Station to Jozo Weider’s new resort at Blue Mountain, claiming that the ride on the ski train was just as much fun as a day on the slopes.

The growing popularity of the automobile gradually led to the abandonment of rail transit and the building of new roads in the region. Today, given our aging demographic and a work force that needs to commute to and from jobs across the region, most municipal politicians, planners and public works officials in Southern Georgian Bay agree that we need a regional public transit system. At the very least, they would like to see transit links between Collingwood, The Village at Blue and Thornbury.

The idea has been discussed often among municipal politicians and officials over the years but, in reality, public transit systems are expensive.

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LEFT: Collingwood CAO Ed Houghton is proud of the town’s transit system, adding an “active transportation plan” calls for less emphasis on cars and more emphasis on mass transit, walking and cycling.

“Our first priority is to create a new crop of transit users,” says Houghton. “People coming here from large urban centres are already open to the concept. We’re offering conveniences such as student pass rates and schedules accessible via the Internet and mobile devices to make it attractive to everyone.”

municipalities and two counties in order to make a regional transit a reality.

While Grey County’s new Master Transportation Plan is looking at transit strategies to connect its rural communities, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach have been operating successful bus transit systems for several years. Collingwood’s Colltrans service currently offers three bus routes, with plans for a fourth to extend to the Georgian Meadows development sometime next year.

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cyclists and mass transit. “Our first priority is to create a new crop of transit users,” says Houghton. “People coming here from large urban centres are already open to the concept. We’re offering conveniences such as student pass rates and schedules accessible via the Internet and mobile devices to make it attractive to everyone.”

Wasaga Beach operates a somewhat smaller transit system which includes two fully-accessible 20-passenger buses offering regular service along a loop – from the Wasaga Stars Arena on the east end of town to the “Superstore” 45th Street retail complex and medical building in the west. A third bus was approved by council last November.

Collingwood and Wasaga Beach are breaking ground with respect to a regional transit system. In 2011, with support from the County of Simcoe, Colltrans initiated a regular bus service to and from Wasaga Beach, from the Collingwood transit hub at 2nd and Pine Streets to the Mosley St. and 45th St. intersection in Wasaga Beach. At the time of this writing, Wasaga Beach is in talks with Clearview Township regarding a possible extension of its transit service from the 45th Street intersection and medical centre into Clearview, with a possible loop including Stayner and Nottawa.

Wasaga Beach CAO George Vadeboncoeur would like to eventually see a regional transit system connecting his town, Collingwood and The Village at Blue. This is a valid recommendation considering that, over the past 10 years, Blue Mountain Resorts has needed to provide a daily shuttle service to transport staff (primarily housekeeping and room attendants) to and from Collingwood and Wasaga Beach.

“Getting beyond Wal-Mart has been a challenge,” says David Sinclair, Blue Mountain Resorts VP of human resources, referring to the gap in transit between Collingwood and the mountain. Two shuttle buses currently provide transportation twice daily for Resort employees, who purchase passes at a “deeply discounted” rate.

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If there was a model for a regional transit system in South Georgian Bay, what would it be? Collingwood CAO Ed Houghton believes we should look at another popular Canadian ski resort area – Whistler, B.C. Established in 1991, the Whistler Valley Express (WAVE) is a regional transit system provided as a partnership between the Resort Municipality of Whistler, BC Transit and Whistler Transit Ltd. (a division of Pacific Western Transportation), the operating company. Beginning with five buses in operation, Whistler Transit has rapidly expanded to become a 25-bus operation with nine routes and regular service 22 hours per day, 365 day per year, carrying 2.8 million passengers annually.

Funding the transit system comes from BC Transit (owned by the provincial government) in addition to municipal revenue from property taxes, bus fares and transit parking. WAVE is widely considered to be a huge success, experiencing the highest ridership per service hour in British Columbia – even higher than the cities of Vancouver and Victoria.

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Linda Wykes, owner of Riverside Graphics in Clarksburg and arguably one of the most community-minded individuals in our region, has come up with a way to move more people more easily throughout the area. In 2001, seeing the need for transportation for elderly seniors and people without access to vehicles, she devised a home-grown transit plan.

With the support of the Town of Blue Mountains, Beaver Valley Outreach and even Thornbury Pharmasave, and buses contributed by Hewgill Bus Lines, TC (Thornbury-Clarksburg) Transit would pick up passengers at several locations in town, including the Marsh Street Centre. For a reasonable cost, they would be taken shopping in town, to Collingwood and Owen Sound. Occasional special trips would be offered to the farmers’ markets in Keady and St. Jacob’s.

Alas, despite developing a website and aggressive promotion in the community, only a handful of individuals took advantage of the service, and the project was temporarily shut down at the end of last year. Not to be deterred, Wykes plans to resurrect TC Transit again sometime this year. She is asking On The Bay readers who may be interested in the service – for themselves or someone else – to call her at (519) 599-3345.

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rehabilitating existing thoroughfares. With respect to public transit, the Towns of Collingwood and Wasaga Beach have taken the first steps to connecting the communities of South Georgian Bay through a regional transit network.

In the meantime, several regional studies are examining the present and future needs of our communities and infrastructures to develop optimal transportation strategies for growth. Politicians, community members and public sector staff are carrying on discussions across political boundaries on the more immediate future of roads and transportation across our region. Much more can and will be done, albeit perhaps not as quickly as some would like. On the other hand, doing it properly may take time. And everything takes money.

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The two-storey farmhouse was built in 1885. Its manageable size suited the Youngs, who only required a small addition to make the space more usable for dogs and children.

The Youngs, who bought here 15 years ago, have been studiously maintaining the property. The ancient maple trees are kept healthy by regular visits from the arborist and now reach tall enough to dapple the house in shade; truckloads of imported earth have enriched the depleted soil so that charmingly informal perennial gardens are now strewn around the grounds; and the weathered cattle barn with its fieldstone base has been sensitively sustained as a reminder of the past and as a fabulous venue for parties and weddings.

The two-storey farmhouse was built in 1885. Its manageable size suited the Youngs, who only required a small addition to make the space more usable for dogs and children. Richard, an architect, planned the 250-square-foot addition off the kitchen so that it appears to have always been there – yet it offers just enough breathing room to make the ground floor more livable.

“The turret shape of the addition gave us a bit of vertical space on the ground floor,” explains Richard, “and by glazing it all around it’s a lovely place to sit surrounded by nature.” A double Dutch door opens from the kitchen into this area, which houses Marilyn’s office, a mudroom with a heated floor where dogs and grandchildren can come in with muddy feet, a tiny powder room, a cosy sitting area with a gas fireplace, and another doorway leading outside to a stone patio at the front of the house.

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ABOVE: Simple Roman shades cover the master bedroom windows, which face the front of the house. The floors throughout the home are the original maple and pine.

LEFT: The second-floor bathroom features Jacuzzi tub, pedestal sink and traditional black and white tiles.

BOTTOM LEFT: The master bathroom was newly renovated by Capital Contracting.

With his architect’s eye Richard has removed any visual blight – a subtle but effective way to create an old-fashioned pastoral atmosphere.

Architectural flourishes, like the turret shape, enhance the exterior of the red brick house, elevating it gently from its humble origin. One significant change was the removal of rotten wooden windowsills covered in aluminum, and replacing them with stone. At the back of the garden Richard reworked and enlarged a quirky outbuilding, which nestles into a bank of trees. With its charming pyramid-shaped roof it looks like an old English garden house.

Inside is a guest area with a sleeping loft and Richard’s home office and studio.

With his architect’s eye Richard has removed any visual blight – a subtle but effective way to create an old-fashioned pastoral atmosphere. One example is the lack of hydro lines. They have been buried, which means the buildings appear as they might have in the days of oil lamps and wood stoves.

The satellite dish for the television is almost invisible, hidden on a pole in a clump of trees rather than protruding off the brick exterior of the house.

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And propane tanks and a generator are kept from view by a 15-foot-tall screen of bamboo, like a living green shed between the barn and the house.

The house seems remarkably open and bright for a farmhouse of this vintage.

The original windows were tall and deep, allowing natural light to flood the rooms and offering all-around views of open sky. As Richard points out, if the windows were widened they would seem out of character. The house had already been partially restored when the Youngs bought it. “And luckily,” says Marilyn, “the former owners maintained the character by putting in new windows and trim, but keeping the openings the same. And the screen porch was already here.

We just restored it and put glass at one end to cut down on the wind.”

A cabinetmaker friend from Britain came to redo the kitchen. The goal was to make it blend into the living area without looking too much like a kitchen. To do this they eliminated any upper cabinetry so that the view, when sitting on the sofa, is free of kitchen-y things like microwaves or wall ovens. The oversized island, built like a piece of maple furniture, is curved at both ends and clad in Italian arborite. A raised counter keeps the sink and dishes from view.

What makes the house so relaxed is its refreshing lack of pretension. The palette of historic Benjamin Moore wall colours provides an earthy backdrop to the bright white trim on doors and windows. Original pine and maple floors have been preserved and the décor is a blend of rustic antiques, farm pieces and Ikea furniture. The pendant light fixtures, also from Ikea, are replicas of Greek hurricane lanterns. Simple Roman blinds cover the windows, not for privacy, but to block the sun and heat. They also allow the classic wide wooden trim to stay uncovered.

Between the sitting area and the dining room is a vintage wood stove that came with the house. Originally the Youngs intended to remove it, thinking it took up too much of their living space. But then, after being stranded for three days in an ice storm, Marilyn confesses she couldn’t have survived without it. “Now we use it all the time,” she enthuses. “We’re so thankful to have it.”

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This palpable sense of the past keeps emerging everywhere on this farm property.

There’s a peacefulness that comes from keeping things simple.

A lovely old staircase with a sturdy newel post and newly refinished banister leads to the second floor with its three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Like any old house there’s a dearth of closets, but the Youngs recently revamped their master bedroom/bathroom to include a walk-through closet space and built-in washer/dryer. A doorway in the upper hall opens to an outdoor deck – a sunny porch perfect for drying clothes because of the breeze that flows down from the Escarpment. “I hardly use my dryer in the summer,” says Marilyn as she moves a wooden drying rack further into the sunlight. Standing here it is easy to think back and imagine farm clothes hung out to dry on a hot summer day many years ago.

This palpable sense of the past keeps emerging everywhere on this farm property. There’s a peacefulness that comes from keeping things simple. The gentle groan as barn boards shift in the wind, the guttural sound of bullfrogs in the pond, the fragrance of peonies all add to the bucolic delights of the Young’s farm. ❧

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plan to revamp on a yearly basis, thankfully these trends do have some lasting power. we checked with local designers and home décor businesses to discover the latest developments and find out how to incorporate them in our own homes.

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In the early 2000s the go-to neutral was beige. Today it’s grey, or ‘greige’ as it’s sometimes called. Designers often choose silver-greys, which mix well with accent colours like citrus green, yellow and orange.

Painting walls is the easiest way to update on a budget. You can punch up your current space by adding some fun new colours. Paint the back wall of a bookshelf, for example. Colour consultants (yes, you can hire somebody to advise you on colour choices) claim that everybody has a colour personality. Think about it – do you lean to bold, quiet, bright or neutral? One designer says, ‘there are no bad colours, just bad colour combinations.” For this season just make sure grey is one of them.

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After years of ebony and espresso dominating the look of kitchen cabinetry, things are lightening up and blond woods are back. Dark wood kitchen cabinets can be brightened up by painting them a lighter colour (soft grey works here) or painting only the uppers in glossy white. Combining dark base cabinets with light uppers is definitely in vogue.

“We seem to be riding a trend painting kitchen cabinets,” says Devin Pearson of Kitchen Painters. “We’re often called in to upgrade 15-year-old builder-grade cabinets that were stained oak or maple.” Lightening the look of a kitchen with painted cabinets is an easy and cost-effective way to make a difference. Check Pearson’s website (www.kitchenpainters.com) for ‘before and after’ examples.

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Outdoor Rooms

Living is moving outdoors in the warm weather and these outside spaces are getting as much attention as any living room. “You are actually creating extra square footage in your home,” points out Judy Davidson, consultant for Ambience Outdoor Furniture (www.ambienceoutdoorfurniture.com), “and it’s good psychology for resale because it’s a welcoming place to relax.” Outdoor furniture has evolved from that nasty webbed aluminum that left criss-cross marks on your thighs to durable all-weather materials and fabrics that can withstand a wide range of climate conditions.

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Design trendsetters are enthused about this new, inexpensive way to add graphic punch to your walls. Natural photos like tree trunks in a forest or sunflowers in a field are blown up and made into wallpaper panels. These are most effective on small wall sections (like the triangle below the staircase in a hallway or the back wall of a dining nook).

“It’s a nice way to fill a special place,” suggests Lori Christie of Robinson’s Paint and Wallpaper (www.robinsonspaintandwallpaper.com). “Nature-based ones are often put on walls near Jacuzzis or saunas to get the feeling of bringing the outdoors in. We have maps that can fill a space in a kid’s room. They just require imagination, and they can be applied easily – just like wallpaper.”

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia is in – perhaps spurred by economic forces or a yearning for what we think of as the ‘good old days’ this look gives character to your rooms. Get the effect with sepia or black and white photos.

Antique maps and vintage mirrors also give rooms a sense of history.

Brass is making a comeback, too – bring it out from the back of your cupboard, get out the Brasso cleaner and see how it livens a room.

Light Fixtures as Objets D’art

You can spend a whack of money on light fixtures – but designers say you won’t regret it. “I always advise my clients to stretch their budget on good-quality light fixtures, says Katherine Arcaro of FAD Design. “In newer homes with cathedral ceilings or huge living areas you have to consider the 3-dimensional aspect of the space. It takes a well-placed, somewhat large and usually expensive fixture to balance and fill the area correctly.” Designers also suggest looking for unique industrial fixtures and freshening up reclaimed lamp bases with new shades.

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Patterns

Wallpaper has been easing its way back for a few years and now fabrics are getting jazzier. Old-fashioned florals, polka dots and gingham are being used to vitalize rooms and escape from the safe but boring hotel-room look. Patterned rugs are hot and come in fabulous graphic designs that look like paintings on the floor. And lampshades are wearing bright new jazzed-up colours and patterns.

‘Mid-century Modern’ is a trendy design term. It refers to the look of the 1950s and 60s. Think Mad Men, teak furniture and orange polka dot drapes.

Layering

Layering means using a variety of textures to create depth and interest in a room. This works well with neutral palettes that can look too bland without texture. Look for organic textures (inspired by nature) like linen, leather, stone – and wood, which gives rooms inherent warmth.

Layering creates the illusion of having been put together over time; not just in a few months. Fabrics that give this look include nubby cottons, loose weaves, Belgium linens and anything with a woven hemp-like character. Grasscloth wallpaper is currently a favorite with designers – it adds a quiet, textured backdrop. “I love seeing this tactile comfort as a trend in home décor,” offers Sharon Allan of Van Allan Design, “because it adds a much-needed layer of softness to the industrial iron look.”

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“Large art is a trend,” says designer and artist Sheila Britton, “and we are lucky in this area to have wonderful galleries. The Loft Gallery in Clarksburg, for instance, showcases large pieces for lofty spaces.”

Britton is noticing a real trend toward more abstract and non-representational art in interiors. “If a client already has a great piece then this can be a starting point for designing. The whole colour palette for the room can be drawn from the art and brought into the rugs, fabrics and wall colours.” She suggests that you can also get the effect of large art by careful grouping of smaller pieces.

Industrial Furniture

Designers are always on the lookout for pieces that add character, like factory trolley carts that can be used as coffee tables, or vintage store counters that act as islands in kitchens. Time-worn furniture with a history will add warmth to your interiors. And no matter what trends come and go, these pieces will survive.

Following the design trendsetters can help you keep your interiors looking fresh. Sometimes all it takes is a few alterations – a fresh coat of paint, new toss cushions to add colour or great new bedding to keep up with the times. ❧

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hen my husband and I bought our first house in Toronto many decades ago it was a fixer-upper. Back then, you hoped to find a mess of a house with good structural bones in a good neighbourhood. you had to be able to see beyond the mess. We spent weeks scrubbing and painting before we moved in – even knocking the odd wall down. In the end we thought we had a killer deal because we were willing to do the hard work.

But that was then. Today buyers seem to lack that level of imagination and are looking for instant gratification. “When it comes to updating a home,” says Anita Lauer, a sales representative with Chestnut Park Real Estate, “especially if it’s a second home purchase, they don’t want to be bothered. They need to see it looking the way they want it. And they just want to move in, sometimes even wanting the furniture thrown into the deal.”

With that in mind I set out to discover the rules for renovating when it comes to resale. Certain home reno projects will pay off when you decide to sell – others, not

TOP & ABOVE: Anita Lauer and Barbara Thompson of Chestnut Park Real Estate upgraded this model suite at Far Hills Club in Thornbury in order to sell it. Changes included replacing carpet with hardwood, painting cabinetry, upgrading light fixtures and adding granite counters and a backsplash in the kitchen. The changes made such an impact that buyers couldn’t believe it was the same unit.

so much. There’s even a chart put out by CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) that outlines exactly how much you can expect to recoup of your reno investment dollars. (see box at the end of story). of course the payback decreases as time passes. Especially today with the ever- changing tastes and trends (see ‘Maximum Impact’ article on Page 43). If you’re considering updating your home you might want to look for some lasting trends and then follow the realtors’ advice on the top four things that offer the best return.

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BEFORE TOP & ABOVE: “If you want to renovate for resale,” says Anita Lauer, “you’ll get a big bang for your buck by changing the flooring.” In this unit carpet was removed and replaced with hardwood.

Kitchen updates are the most important. According to realtor Marg Scheben-Edey, “Painting out or resurfacing cabinets, installing new countertops and hardware and replacing dated flooring tends to have a 100 per cent payback.”

As both a real estate broker (with Re/Max Four Season Realty) and a Market Value Appraiser of residential properties, Scheben-Edey sees both sides of the equation.

She adds, “a more extensive kitchen remodel can generate a return of 75 to 110 per cent if they really do a good job that fits with current trends.”

Bathroom remodels are also a big selling feature. In particular, upgrading toilets and showerheads to low-flow. Generally a bathroom is a less costly reno than a kitchen because there are no pricey appliances involved and the footprint tends to be smaller. New cabinetry, sinks and updated plumbing fixtures will appeal to buyers, and many prefer single sink vanities with more counter space to the previously popular double sink. Choosing a colour palette that gives a calm, spa-like atmosphere is an attraction. “Right now people are paying a premium for large, walk-in, tiled showers and steam showers,” says Scheben-Edey, “but Jacuzzis are no longer in demand.”

Exterior painting is also in the top four things that pay off. Realtors suggest having a look at current trends in exterior façades by driving around newer neighbourhoods. Generally you find a colour combination that gives a house the instant update – curb appeal, especially important for drive-bys when your house is on the market. Changing trim colours to something more in fashion can also make a big difference.

Interior painting is another major job that is worth the investment for resale. Again, stick with the trendy colours like a soft grey to provide a neutral backdrop. Prospective buyers want to envision themselves in your home, and if you’ve painted it in colours they don’t like, that could be all it takes to turn them off.

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client who was renovating to sell. “The house was in a prestigious neighbourhood (over seven figures) and he was about to finish a lower-level apartment in the home,” recalls Lauer. “We advised that if he was going to stay in the house for five years, the apartment would be sensible. But in his neighbourhood the target market is not looking for a basement apartment. He changed his plans and we sold the house soon after, without apartment.”

As for my old Toronto house, we sold it years later and took the advice of our realtor at the time by updating a few things like carpeting the basement stairs and repainting some walls. The new owners saw what they liked – and never could have imagined what it looked like all those years earlier. ❧

BEFORE TOP & ABOVE: Putting furniture in an empty space helps sell. Often the buyers will ask to purchase the furniture, especially if it’s a second home. “Most people are not visual,” explains Lauer. “They need to see what a room can look like.”

For more information and tools for planning and assessing your home renovation project, go to www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca.

The Payoff

Landscaping, according to Scheben-Edey, can provide a reasonable payback if it is solving an issue such as lack of privacy or a poor view. But if you want to install a swimming pool in the backyard, do it for your own enjoyment but don’t expect to recoup any of the cost. It’s at the bottom of the charts for renovation costs and returns, and can actually put a lot of prospective buyers off.

One coming trend for resale value is energy efficiency improvements.

This likely will become more important in future, so homeowners might be wise to do things like air sealing, upgrading insulation to meet today’s code, installing high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, and so on. These renovations will also help lower your costs of operation until the time comes to put your house on the market.

If you’re thinking of selling and wondering which renovations to undertake or how much to update your house, consult with your realtor before launching into any new projects. They see, every day, what sells and what doesn’t. Their insights can save you from an expensive mistake. Anita Lauer gives an example of one

What percentage of your renovation investment can you expect to recoup when it’s time to sell?

Kitchen Renovation Bathroom Renovation Interior Paint Exterior Paint Basement Renovation Recreation Room Addition Fireplace Installation Flooring Upgrade Furnace/Heating System Exterior Siding Window/Door Replacement Garage Addition Central Air Conditioning

75 – 100% 75 – 100% 50 – 100% 50 – 100% 50 – 75% 50 – 75% 50 – 75% 50 – 75% 50 – 75% 50 – 75% 50 – 75% 50 – 75% 25 – 75%

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25 – 75% 25 – 75% 25 – 75% 25 – 75% 25 – 50% 25 – 50% 25 – 50% 25 – 50% 25 – 50% 0 – 50% 0 – 25%

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ABOVE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The living room in the heritage home before the fire; after the blaze; damage to both the exterior and interior was extensive; the Regency bungalow today, with much of the repair work completed and plans to move back in by Christmas.

Are You Properly Insured?

Having your home under-insured can be a disaster waiting to happen

by Noel Bates

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he Ides of March, 2012, for our family, began with a horrific bang. a 14-million-to-one chance happened when lightning struck our home located in an older residential section in Collingwood, and the subsequent fire caused almost $500,000 damage.

In the end what was left was a tiled en suite shower, three heritage brick walls, and our front porch. everything else was burned or, because of smoke and water damage, had to be removed – all lathe and plaster walls and ceilings throughout, flooring, windows, the entire roof and in some areas, four or five courses of brick.

We lived 500 metres from the fire station and they said another five minutes and only the foundation would have been left.today it is hard to believe that because of some good fortune we will be back where we were before the event … and have made $348 to boot! We were 5,000 kilometres away in ecuador when we received the skype call from our son at 7:30 in the morning on March 15. By 9:30 we were looking at a first-hand view of the damage (via our daughter’s skype video) and her message was simple, “Don’t come home – there’s nothing you can do.” at that point we felt the damage was confined to two rooms. so we returned a month later. the ensuing months for us constituted “déja vu all over again.” We were repeating an exercise we had just completed: same contractor, same trades, same design – because we had just finished completely renovating our home less than a

year before. But more than rebuilding, our situation provided an object lesson in stress management and the value of proper insurance coverage. our first estimate of what was involved came from reading the local newspapers online. We reeled after reading the estimate of damage to the house of “at least $350,000.” My heart started pounding because, if I recalled correctly, our insurance policy coverage limits were just slightly higher. a fast email to our insurance broker got an equally fast response, initially confirming my concerns. and then the first good news: a second email came including the rider (an additional clause in our policy) that we had placed on the house two years before. In it the insurer agreed to “pay actual costs, reasonably incurred for repair or replacement” regardless of the limits of the policy. In addition because of the size of the loss, the policy provided that the deductible was waived. this rider – known to our insurer as the “Gold” package – essentially entitled us, at no cost whatsoever except stress, to put our house back again exactly as it was the day before the fire! the whole episode brought back memories of my discussion with our electrician, Mike Rigney, about deductible limits, likelihood of total loss, and waiver of deductible, as he finished wiring the house during our first renovations.

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the mail, I would scan the name, address and amounts of the insurance, check the premiums and file the policy – in the hope that we would never need to look at it again. Shortly after that conversation with Rigney in 2010, I looked at the policy renewal when it arrived, and it was the best half hour I spent reading about insurance.

The biggest problem is that all insurance policies are not easy for a layperson to read. The people most familiar and who read the wordings most carefully are the adjusters, and they arrive AFTER the damage has been done. “The time when you don’t want to learn of your insurance shortfall is after a claim is made,” says Martha Reddick, agent for Co-operators Insurance in Collingwood (full disclosure: Mrs. Reddick is our insurance agent on other property, not our home in question).

Recently her company – she sells only Co-operators Insurance products – instituted a three-year review of all insurance products with their clients, to make certain the polices are understood. “Typically a client who is a home buyer shops price only, is in hurry to be able to close the deal (usually because the mortgagor or bank insists on insurance) and doesn’t want to be bothered with many of what we consider important matters,” she adds. Her company distinguishes between “broad” coverage and “comprehensive coverage.” According to Reddick, the terms of one company are not interchangeable with another. You must look at your policy carefully.

In addition, all properties are rated, which in turn determines premium levels.

For example, many in our area have another residence, perhaps in the GTA, and a seasonal home or cottage here. And the overages generally available are vastly different. A seasonal residence may be a log building on an island, or 50 acres in the country without a pond. There is no local fire department nearby, and the property

This rider – known to our insurer as the “Gold” package – essentially entitled us, at no cost whatsoever except stress, to put our house back again exactly as it was the day before the fire!

is vacant during the week, so there is a good chance any loss by fire is likely to be total. As a consequence, full replacement insurance is almost impossible to buy.

(There are exceptions, but it is very expensive.)

Not so for homes in urban areas: the insurer rates your home particularly by its proximity to a fire hydrant and fire station, type of construction, year of construction etc. And total replacement is available. “We sometimes have inquiries from persons who want to reduce their premiums by reducing the coverage to an amount that is less than 80 per cent of the real value. We either will insure it properly or not at all. If we agree to a lower amount the client becomes a co-insurer with negative consequences they clearly don’t expect,” says Reddick.

The key to your policy is to find out whether your coverage is for what is called “depreciated value or replacement cost, or actual cost of replacement” (with a “new” item). Does your insurer pay for a 10-year-old refrigerator or pay for a new refrigerator? Do you get a new roof or only the value of 15-year-old shingles?

Be careful; it gets tricky: do you actually have to replace the refrigerator? If you had two refrigerators and now only needed one, would you get the cash value of a new refrigerator, even if you didn’t replace it? In most cases you would only get the depreciated value, sometimes called the “actual cash value.” These are the terms Reddick says a broker or agent must clearly discuss before a policy is issued.

It is harder for the broker because they deal with several different insurers, each of which has different wordings in their policies. On the other hand, a broker can offer of a choice of products, unlike an agent.

You should check out the reputation of your insurance company. Any doubts? Call your lawyer to get their experience in dealing with the company on claims. Tightfisted adjusters can make your life miserable; we learned from our lawyer, Mary

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Ann Cummings of Collingwood. Fortunately our adjuster had a good reputation.

It is easy to see why consumers can get frustrated with the fine details, but let me tell you some reasons it is important. First is the method of compensation: must you replace the item lost or destroyed? If you replace it is it a depreciated item?

When an adjuster arrives on the scene, his/her arrival is usually contemporaneous with attendances by others: a “captive” contractor, a “public” adjuster, an estimator from the insurer, an engineer engaged by the insurer and you, and many tradespeople seeking to help you rebuild. Fortunately I was alerted to this situation and had preceded my visit to the house by speaking to our lawyer. The hour spent with her reviewing our contract of insurance and steps she anticipated gave us an amazing sense of confidence that our direction was correct.

We engaged an engineer, two contractors (for competitive bids) and were ready to roll at our first meeting. (I should also point out that somehow a large U.S.-based company solicited our business by mail and telephone, offering paralegal assistance with fees based on a hefty percentage of the total recovered – which in many cases is never disputed. Great pay for little work!)

We were pleasantly surprised to receive from a Barrie-based company called Advance Claims Response, photographs of every article retrieved from the house, whether the articles were written off (deemed no longer useful) or able to be cleaned of fire contamination. The articles were photographed, individually bar coded, set forth in a concise computer-backed format, complete with a CD for our records.

During the rebuilding process the goods were stored in climate-controlled areas and because of the detailed cataloguing system, very easily accessible. During that first Skype conversation, we had authorized the contractor to secure the building and its contents (apparently pilfering is common at fire scenes). The entire contents of the house were thus removed, inventoried and cleaned where possible.

It was then, for the first time, that we realized that we would be overwhelmed with paperwork. It became clear we had to specifically and precisely set out all of our ALE (Additional Living Expenses) claims. The test is, “But for the fire these expenses would not have been incurred.” We became responsible to fund inventory replacement of household goods, for later reimbursement.

We had to obtain prices on every single item of contents that were written off.

One example: my wife’s kitchen cookbooks number 58; some 10 or more years old; delivery costs, HST, etc. had to be calculated for each one. Then there was a determination of whether they would be replaced. Talk about a “fire sale”! There were about 1,000 items that needed valuation. Every jar of spices, every different piece of pottery, etc. After three weeks of doing this the stress level started to play a role. Remember there is no compensation for your time. I understood why some claimants throw up their hands in frustration and settle up, often for much less than their claim, simply to resolve the stress. Finally I got some good advice from a doctor friend of mine: learn how to play the game. “This is a job for the insurance adjusters, so you make it your job, three hours a day, five days a week, for however long it takes,” he told me. He went on to say he got this advice from a disabled patient who every week for four years was required to fill out a myriad of disability forms. “This is how she kept her sanity – treat it like a job,” said my friend.

Then there was the house. Initially there was a significant difference between the estimator for the insurer and the estimate of our builder, Paul Crevier of Stayner – a difference of approximately $100,000.

We had been advised and had engaged Porter/Skelton of Collingwood, also a top-ranked construction company, to get a competitive price bid. Because we were “using” their time we proposed to pay for the second bid, as Crevier was our original builder, and would likely do the second job. We disclosed this to Porter/Skelton. We also indicated we would charge the insurer for getting this second bid, and the insurer agreed. The result: the bids were within $3,000 of each other, the insurer readjusted his estimate and we proceeded. The biggest difference was that both local builders (correctly) assumed the damage would be much worse than it appeared; ultimately all drywall, all stud walls and ceiling joists had to be removed, for example.

Current estimates are that we will have Christmas in our newly rebuilt home. In the meantime, we have stayed in B&Bs, resided in a nearby ski chalet and been on the site daily (for which we have charged the insurance company mileage).

We file regular monthly invoices to the insurer, backed up with receipts, spreadsheets and details of reasons for expenditure. At the end of the exercise we will not be any better off – just the same house again – but we will be a lot better off than if we had not, by good fortune, agreed to put proper insurance on our house.

Betting against disaster may seem like a safe bet, but if the worst happens and you are under-insured, it can be doubly disastrous.

And the $348 windfall? Recognizing how import insurance policy fine print is, I reviewed our automobile policy and noticed that beginning a year and a half ago a new policy rating based on driver’s experience was introduced. Our experience rating was way off. I called my insurer and was rebated $348!

My best advice: read your policy thoroughly, talk to your insurance agent, and think about the worst case scenario before you blithely sign on the dotted line.

Ignorance is bliss only until lightning strikes. ❧

The Best Insurance Is Your

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Some rules to follow when buying insurance and making a claim

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Frequently lawyers can advise of an insurance company’s reputation on processing claims. Make sure your agent or broker visits the property you are insuring.

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Understand what deductibles are and how to get around them. Every policy will have an amount which is called a deductible and it is deducted from the amount of your claim UNLESS you have a clause that waives it when your claim exceeds, for example, $25,000. Consider the advantages of increasing your deductible, and see the impact on your projected premium.

Don’t let low price be your only guide – you get what you pay for. To many people, price is the only criterion. In that case you are betting you won’t need to make a claim. You buy insurance in case you have to make a claim and, because the market is quite competitive, you get what you pay for. A lower price usually means you get less!

Make sure you place proper value on your property. Don’t try to save a few dollars by underinsuring your property. If there is a loss and the property is underinsured, you could end up significantly reducing your claim. It is complicated, but the penalty is really steep.

Take still photos of everything in your house and keep them off premises. This isn’t rocket science, and unless you have a photographic memory, keep a permanent record of your assets – and store it away from the insured property!

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Consider every possible endorsement available. Every insurance company will have a series of additional options, usually called specific endorsements, which allows you to beef up your coverage. Discuss every option available with your agent/broker. For example, you can deal with inflation, full value recovery (the actual cost of replacement as opposed to the depreciated value), as well as specific items like jewelry. Read the small print carefully.

If you have a claim, notify your insurer quickly and determine whether you have coverage. You are obliged to notify your insurer promptly if you have a loss; the insurance company is obliged to let you know if there is coverage. If there is any doubt about coverage, contact your lawyer. And be guided by the advice you receive.

If coverage and the loss approaches or exceeds six figures, get some help.

You are probably too emotionally involved to make good decisions. Someone with good business acumen can help. In cases where you can’t resume full control of your property (flood, fire, etc.), accept the insurer’s suggestions for securing the premises and goods inside; otherwise, DO NOT sign anything until you discuss matters with your advisors. Remember, you make the contractors do the repairs or replacements, NOT the insurer. Choose contractors you know about and have confidence in, not necessarily those the insurance company recommends or approves of.

Be wary of business strangers offering help. Expect the usual cast of characters when tragedy or disaster strikes. Contractors, “specialists” in insurance adjusting (especially fire/flood), will suddenly appear offering their services, often at inflated fees.

Keep meticulous records. The insurance company hires adjusters who keep records and process claims. They are professionals who use computerized programs to calculate your losses and reimbursement. You must keep records as well and treat it as a job. The process may take upwards of 18 months. Spend time on meticulously recording and documenting your losses; it will ensure you are properly reimbursed under the policy which you bought and paid for.

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Energy and effort are obvious as the Sidewinders give it their all during morning practice: Pictured are Donna Thomson, front, followed by Jamie Bennett, Derek Crawford, John Carswell, John Biggar (obscured) and Geoff Adamson.

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Kelly Dory, left, and Donna Thomson, right, paddle in time with Louis Moreau and Jamie Bennett during a Collingwood Canoe Club Sidewinders practice.

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permanent dock near Watt’s Boathouse for launching the dragon boat and other club boats. After raising $10,000 and investing another $100,000 in restoration and improvement (thanks in part to Trillium Grants), the club relocated the historic Watt’s Boathouse to its current location. The boathouse provides boat and paddle storage, and serves as the club’s social and logistical headquarters. It is also a workout area.

“We have members from ages 8 to 80,” explains Saunderson of the club’s diverse demographic. “With our competitive dragon boat team, we’ve had some paddlers well into their 60s. I’d say late 30s to early 50s are our main demographic, but it’s definitely a sport that’s accessible to everyone.”

The club offers a wide variety of programs that make it easy for everyone to get out on the water, ranging from recreational paddling, to a Learn to Paddle program and sprint and open water racing programs for all ages and abilities.

There’s also a popular competitive dragon boat team – The Sidelaunchers (reflecting Collingwood’s history as a shipbuilding town, when newly built ships were “side launched” into Georgian Bay) – who train together and compete regularly. A youth Paddle Camp program runs in July and August with a bursary available to eligible families. The Learn to Paddle program includes five one- to two-hour sessions and costs just $50, which can then be applied to the regular membership fee should participants decide to join.

With a fleet that includes recreational and sprint racing canoes and kayaks as well as outrigger canoes, stand-up paddleboards and a dragon boat, the club is a great resource for anyone looking to get out on the water without purchasing, transporting and launching their own boat. “We really are a full-service paddling club,” explains Saunderson. Despite this easy access and impressive club setup, it’s taken a while for the word to spread. “It was an industrial centre for so long so the idea of turning the harbour into a recreational complex is new,” reasons Saunderson. “You are developing a paddling culture,” he continues. “You are building something from nothing, so it takes a while to get into the public consciousness. It is a great facility – it’s unbelievable – it just takes a while for people to find their way down there.”

But those who do find their way down are glad they did. Kelly Dory, a member of the Canadian National dragon boat team, has been paddling with the club for six years and makes the drive from Horseshoe Valley each morning. “It’s very open and friendly,” says Dory of the Collingwood club. “It doesn’t matter what your ability is. We have a lot of people that have experience – especially in dragon boat – so we try to pass that on. Mostly you just want to have fun, but everyone has a common desire to get a good workout, too. It doesn’t matter what other sports you play; you can do this.”

For those not sure about competitive paddling, there is an open paddle membership that allows you to come during designated times and use the club’s boats. “We have so many other disciplines from canoes and kayaks to stand-up paddleboards, the dragon boat, pleasure canoes and pleasure kayaks,” explains Dory. “If you wanted to join and just paddle around the Bay on a beautiful day, we have everything for you and the instructors to teach you how first.”

Longtime member John Carswell – one of the original Hammerheads – grew up in Collingwood and is thankful that clubs like the canoe club and the rowing club are giving locals easier bay access. “Growing up, we had very limited access to our own waterfront. Where we are now – at the harbour – this was all industrial with the shipyards. Sunset Point had limited access, too. If we wanted to go to the water, we had to go to Wasaga Beach or Craigleith. I’m very excited to have non-motorized paddling clubs here in the harbour that help us access all of this fantastic waterfront.”

As for getting up for the early morning paddles, Carswell guarantees you won’t regret it. “When you come down here on a morning like today it does not get better,” he says. “The water is usually calm, the sun is coming up, I can’t think of a better place. Not once have I ever come down here early in the morning and regretted coming down; not once.”

Not convinced? The club also paddles Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Describing the paddling workout, Saunderson believes it’s a good fit for all ages. “It’s a little like cycling in the sense that it is very easy on your joints,” he says. “There is no pounding impact and there is no wear and tear like there would be in running. It’s a real core exercise. All the paddling sports are basically core driven and it’s coming from your hips and your torso. It is a great sport for a workout because you can get your heart rate up, it builds muscle endurance, and for the most part, it’s easy on your joints.”

Full membership details are available on the club’s website at www.collingwooddragonboats.ca.

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The club was formed back in 2003 when a group of experienced rowers decided the inner harbour at Collingwood would be a great place for a boating club. They started small with an old wooden eight-foot canoe and have been growing ever since, with about 60 participants so far in 2012.

The club now owns a total of 11 boats, including two singles, three doubles, one quad, three four-man and two eight-man boats. For 2012, the club has purchased two new boats from the Ridley Rowing Club – an eight-man boat and a four-man boat purchased for $10,000. With a brand new eight-man usually costing around $30,000, this is a great deal for the club and one that will add up to more rowers on the water. Between its annual “Butts in Boats” fundraiser, recreation grants from the town and some iRow grants from Rowing Canada, the club was also able to purchase two new Concept 2 Erg rowing machines for training purposes and pay a coach boat driver to accompany rowers on the water. Most excitingly, after several applications, the club has just received a $75,000 Trillium grant for 2012 to buy additional boats and equipment going forward.

Much like the canoe club, the faces on the water for this early morning row are diverse. From high school students to university graduates and several 50-plus graduates of the CRC’s Learn to Row program, there is a unique and comfortable blend of rowers in each boat. “It is really interesting to come out,” laughs club president Tiffany Thompson. “We have 14-year-old girls and 60-year-old grandmothers out this morning. Everyone brings their own outlook.

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ABOVE: An early morning wakeup is rewarded with the calmest waters of the day.

In recent years, Thompson has seen rowing become more accessible via the club’s Learn to Row program. “I think some people have rowing as a bucket-list item but it is definitely one of those things you can come and learn in six hours – three sessions – and you are on the water. After that, you will have enough knowledge and skill to sit with an experienced crew. You are going to need about a year to get up to the same level as everybody else, but that’s why the experienced people are here to help.”

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is now rowing with a regular crew. Trainer got involved after the rowing club gave a demonstration at her daughter Surea Senton’s school. When her daughter fell in love with the sport, Trainer decided to give it a try herself. “My perception of rowing was that it was for people who were in a higher income bracket,” laughs Trainer. “So when Surea did Learn to Row for $150, it was amazing. This year, I decided to take the course, and this is my third day out after [completing the course]. It is just so Zen when it is all working. It feels great. I am not necessarily a big time team player so I am finding it a real complement in my life that you have to follow the person in front of you.

“For me it’s a really interesting learning curve,” she laughs, “and it’s beautiful to be out in the morning. We are so lucky to live in this area and to be able to take advantage of this.”

“I heard about it through a friend who rows here and about four of us signed up for the Learn to Row clinic last year and loved it. We got really passionate about it. We started rowing once a week, then twice a week, now four or five times a week.”

As for the workout, Trainer has been surprised at the easy transition. “I have blown both my shoulders previously at work,” explains Trainer. “Canoeing is a bad range of motion for me, but kayaking is okay, so I thought maybe this would be good, too. Rowing has been great as the motion is all out in front of you. It is also about your legs and pushing, it is really well balanced. You are a little tired out after the row, you can feel it, but I am able to get out of bed the next day easily.

So for somebody that is 50-plus taking their first jump back into something fairly physical, I am finding it really, really good.”

Kim Hill is a Learn to Row graduate who is now on the water four or five times a week. “I’ve always wanted to row and I didn’t even know we had a rowing club here,” recalls Hill, chuckling as she talks about the progression of her passion for the sport. “I heard about it through a friend who rows here and about four of us signed up for the Learn to Row clinic last year and loved it. We got really passionate about it. We started rowing once a week, then twice a week, now four or five times a week. I love it because of all the different age groups. I didn’t want to just join senior rowing. I wanted to join a sport that everyone could do and have fun with where you could interact with all ages.”

On this morning, Hill is in an important position, stroking at the front of the 8, a big achievement after only a year in the sport. “It doesn’t happen overnight,” says Hill. “It is pretty technical and there’s a lot of fine tuning, but it’s totally fun and the people have been great. Everybody is so helpful and tries to give you a hand.”

As for the early mornings, Hill says her wakeup strategy is simple: “I just tuck and roll and get out of bed,” she laughs. “There is nothing better than being on the water in the early morning and seeing the sunrise. It’s absolutely beautiful to have the mountain in the background and get out and row. It’s really exciting for me and then my workout is done.”

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Top LEFT: Brooks Ralph rows one of the club’s singles. CEnTRE LEFT: Mina Tesseris and John Megarry get their morning workout in. BoTToM LEFT: Synchronicity is key.

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“The rowers call paddling ‘backwards rowing’ and the paddlers call rowing ‘backwards paddling’” laughs Saunderson about the subtle rivalry between the two sports.

“But whether you are a rower or a paddler, your goal is the same. What separates an elite rower and paddler and probably even a swimmer, is their ability to feel the water. The dynamics of paddling a canoe and rowing a rowing shell are exactly the same: the linear motion that makes a boat move, trying to keep your body quiet, the ability to have a feel for the water. It really is the Zen of sports because you are trying to replicate the same movement again and again. The more predictable you are in your movements and the more quiet you are with your body, the more linear your motion in pushing or pulling yourself through the water, and ultimately, the faster your boat will go. I often ask rowers and paddlers to close their eyes, feel the boat and see how quiet they can make their body.”

Why not experience the Zen for yourself? Set your alarm, tuck and roll and head down to the Collingwood Dragon Boat and Canoe Club or the Collingwood Rowing Club. CRC president Thompson sums it up well: “I forget how lucky we are until we are sitting out on the calm water, watching the boats heading out,” she remarks.

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ou only have to drive a few minutes and you feel as if you’ve escaped to southern Europe when you enter Barcelos restaurant & Grill in Wasaga Beach. Portuguese music welcomes you as you step through the door and into the restaurant’s cosy bar. chef and owner, Nelson marques, greets patrons at the door with a handshake and a warning. “Prepare to be spoiled,” he says as he ushers guests into the dining room.

Barcelos is named after the city in northern Portugal that made the legend of the rooster a Portuguese icon. although marques’ parents both hail from central Portugal, his menu takes inspiration from the entire country with typical Portuguese fare including dishes using salt cod and the flaming chourico.

Barcelos, open for seven years, has become a Wasaga Beach tradition for summer tourists and locals year-round. testimonials of the “best

steak ever” and “fantastic service” cover page after page of the leatherbound guest book.

Walls of the intimately lit dining room showcase many of the consignment Portuguese wines from the Borges Winery, which aren’t available at the lcBo. the ‘baby’ of this family of wines is the lello line and it is Barcelos house wine. this fantastic wine comes in red, white and rosé. “We get people hooked with this one,” says marques. “they think, if this tastes this good at this price, we have to come back and try the others. and they do.” if wine isn’t for you, the restaurant also serves up pitchers of wicked homemade sangria. a plate of Kalamata olives warms the palate as my husband John and i wait for our starters.

John’s chourico a Bombeiro comes flaming to the table. this Portuguese sausage is drenched in sambuca, set on fire and sits in a

ABOVE LEFT: The intimate dining room showcases many of the consignment Portuguese wines from the Borges Winery, which aren’t available at the LCBO. ABOVE RIGHT: Chef and owner, Nelson Marques, spoils his patrons with warm hospitality and delicious Portuguese cuisine.

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ceramic oval cradle made solely for this purpose. The Sambuca sears the sausage from beneath and as the flames die I dip some crusty bread into the Sambuca and top with the sweetened chourico. I’m not sure if this is how it is done but our delightful server, Catia, assures me anything goes.

“It’s okay,” she whispers in my ear. “Some people tip the dish right into their mouths and drink the Sambuca, it picks up the flavour of the chourico.”

The food, the atmosphere and the staff exude a fun and playful spirit at Barcelos, reminding me that good food doesn’t have to be taken so seriously.

This is a celebration; a night out; a time to laugh. It is a Tuesday night and we have decided on a later dinner (by Canadian standards) but people still stroll in for a meal well past 9 p.m. – so delightfully European.

After stealing bites of John’s chourico, which would comfortably feed two or three as a starter, I turn my attention to my marinated octopus salad. The menu offers familiar items like Caesar salad, calamari and various other seafood options, but octopus is hard to come by in these parts so that’s what I choose.

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ABOVE: Chourico a Bombeiro is Portuguese sausage drenched in Sambuca, set on fire and served in a ceramic oval cradle made solely for this purpose. The Sambuca sears the sausage from beneath and picks up the flavour of the chourico – perfect for bread dipping.

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ABOVE: Barcelos serves a selection of consignment Portuguese wines from the Borges Winery, in red, white and rosé, not available at the LCBO. In addition to these reasonably priced wines, the restaurant also serves homemade sangria by the pitcher.

“I’ve never experienced anything like this,” John says of his steak on a sizzling rock. “I’ve been sitting here for 15 minutes and it’s still hot. This is an awesome steak.” The rock means we linger over our meals. There is no hurry.

Octopus is not always my favourite, but on occasion I am pleasantly surprised. This is one of those occasions. The tender octopus is marinated in lemon and olive oil with sweet peppers, onions and parsley.

“Come smell what the rock is cooking,” is the trademark slogan of Barcelos.

Chef Nelson’s most famous dish, steak cooked on hot rocks, follows the northern tradition of cooking food on hot lava rocks. Marques uses Certified Angus Steaks, which he butchers in house, and gives the dish a Canadian twist by using granite instead of lava rocks.

John’s rib eye, which Marques says is truly a masterpiece cooked on the rock, comes sizzling to the table with beautiful roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

“All steaks have been aged 25 days minimum,” he says. “The rib eye has the most amazing marbling for the rock.” Marques takes his steaks off the barbecue one step before the customer’s liking and places them on the hot granite slab which starts at a temperature of 500˚F. “We take it off rare and the rock brings it to medium rare and keeps it warm all night,” he says.

Because the rock maintains the heat, the fat doesn’t have time to congeal. The marbling takes on the consistency of butter and adds a richness to this beautifully cooked 16-ounce steak. “I’ve never experienced anything like this,” John says of his steak on a sizzling rock. “I’ve been sitting here for 15 minutes and it’s still hot. This is an awesome steak.” The rock means we linger over our meals. There is no hurry.

John doesn’t normally eat such a large steak but he finishes off this one effortlessly.

I order the Bacalhau com Natas, a casserole of salt cod layered with scalloped

potatoes, tiger shrimp, cream and white wine, baked with baby mozzarella. From the description on the menu I know it’s going to be rich, but, like the octopus, it is so hard to find salt cod on local menus. I eat about a quarter of my delicious meal.

“No worries,” says Catia, and Marques assures me my dinner will be even better the next day. “A lot of people order it, knowing they will take some home for the next few days,” he says.

Marques circulates the room and falls into conversation with the family next to us, in Portuguese. After a lengthy discussion he disappears and quickly returns with a dish of beans and kale. He notices my inquisitive look and tells me his mother prepared this bean stew earlier today for the staff, but most especially for our server, Catia, who is due to have a baby in one month’s time. He sees my eyes brighten and offers me a bowl. Before I know it I too am eating Mama Fernanda’s stew. Just a couple of bites, but wow it’s good, and the rest is packed up for my lunch tomorrow.

Barcelos is that kind of place. Marques’ 17-year-old daughter helps out around the restaurant, his mother stops in at the end of the evening to say her goodnights … it is familial and warm.

I really don’t have room for dessert but apparently the grilled pineapple Madeira style, which is infused with port wine and cinnamon, is a digestive so it is actually utilitarian. It is a light finish to a very rich meal.

“It’s pretty great that we can go to Wasaga Beach and feel like we’re travelling,” says John. With that we take our glass of Borges 15-year-old consignment port out onto the patio and enjoy the camaraderie under the twinkling patio lights. ❧ On The Bay

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ABOVE: Alicia Kokot (right) and Elizabeth Buczek are the owners of Cora Couture women’s boutique on Hurontario Street in Collingwood.

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Alicia Kokot, who owns the store along with Elizabeth Buczek, says Collingwood has changed a lot in those seven years, becoming less seasonal with more year-round residents. “I and all my friends are basically planning sooner or later to make this a permanent home,” saya Kokot. “Collingwood is a vibrant town, and I think not only my business but all businesses will do very well.”

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Green Leaf is a distribution company for renewable energy products – mostly solar and water conservation – to the consumer and commercial markets. The company’s inaugural project is sole rights for distribution of solar-powered attic vents by International Solar Solutions Incorporated in partnership with Collus Power and The Environment Network (Stec is board chair for The Environment Network and lead accredited professional for green building project management with Green Leaf). The attic vent removes hot air from a home’s attic, reducing the ambient temperature in the home and taking moisture out of the attic to prolong the life of insulation and roof shingles. Homeowners can purchase the solar vents outright or through Collus, which can finance them over three years.

“We continuously work to expand our product range to encompass the latest renewable energy solutions available,” says Stec. “Our catch phrase is ‘embrace the solution’ – it goes on everything we do – it creates awareness as well as making it easy for people to do the right thing in terms of the environment.”

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Thornbury Blue Mountain Audiology As the only audiologist practising between Owen Sound and Collingwood, Mark Neukom is passionate about assisting people in their pursuit of better hearing.

“Some people go decades with slowly diminishing hearing without realizing it,” he says. “Missing out on the sound of their grandchildren laughing, the sound of birds while they sit on the deck, being able to talk on the telephone with a loved one are all simple pleasures given up on because people think it is just ‘old age’ or that nothing can be done. Diminished hearing results in an isolation or withdrawal of the individual. They become frustrated at not being able to hear and understand the conversations going on around them. With hearing aid technology getting better all the time it is heartwarming to watch someone hear the simple sounds again. The benefits on personal relationships are huge; one can take part in conversations again, communicate with their spouse or loved one, watch a favorite movie or listen to an old album. People are so very thankful to have their options opened to them. They just don’t know why they ever went without having hearing aids.”

As an audiologist, Neukom is regulated by CASLPO-College of Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario. Hearing assessments consist of a thorough patient history, otoscopy, middle ear examination, pure tone air/bone conduction testing and speech testing and counselling. Neukom also provides

hearing aid prescription, set-up, verification, validation, counselling and fine tuning. Other services include cerumen management (wax removal) and hearing conservation for musicians or those in noisy workplaces. An open house with a showcase and “mini” hearing tests will be held September 19. Please call (519) 599-0995 for more information and to reserve a time slot.

Open Tues. – Thurs., expanding hours to Mon. – Sat. 4 Arthur St. W. (Hwy. 26), Thornbury 519-599-0995

Creemore Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage Long-time local realtors Basia Regan and Ginny MacEachern have set up shop on the main street of Creemore. “We’ve both been in real estate in the area for a number of years, and just wanted to better serve the community and have a presence in the village,” explains Regan.

Andrew Wildeboer is the business owner, with MacEachern as broker and Regan as sales rep. Both work independently. The brokerage deals mainly in residential real estate with some commercial. Clients extend throughout Clearview Township down as far as Mono and Caledon, up to Collingwood and over into Grey County and beyond. “We really want to better serve the community at large,” says Regan, who has spent 37 years in the real estate business; MacEachern has 36 years’ experience. “We’ve both been working from our homes and continue to do so, but we hope that by being present, it’s a convenience and a help for those around.” She adds service and integrity are the cornerstones of the business.

Open Thurs. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by chance or appointment 143 Mill St., Creemore 705-466-2115 www.ginnymaceachern.com www.basiaregan.com

TransformaTions Abbott Foot & Ankle Clinic Chiropodist Tony Abbott has moved his foot and ankle clinic to a new site on Hwy. 26 in Collingwood, across from the Hyundai dealership.

This is a full-service clinic for patients, diagnosing and treating their specific foot and ankle conditions and injuries using modern technologies.

Please call for an appointment 10126 Hwy. 26 East, Unit #3, Collingwood 705-444-9929 www.abbottfootclinic.ca

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Beauty in the Beast Animals as Objects & Art is on exhibit to the end of 2012, with plenty to see, do and experience year round!

Beachcomber Hot Tubs Beachcomber Hot Tubs celebrates its 10th anniversary this month in a new location across from Canadian Tire. “We wanted to get over where everything is growing, with all the new malls and Cranberry Mews,” says Debbie Kerr, who owns the business with husband Jim (it’s a family affair – the kids work in the business, too). The store continues to specialize in Beachcomber brand hot tubs in all sizes and price ranges, and even carries bathing suits.

Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m, Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

20 Balsam Street, Unit 7 (across from Canadian Tire & Montanas), Collingwood 705-446-9722 www.beachcomberhottubs.com

Evolution for Men This Thornbury men’s wear store has moved to a larger location further down Bruce Street from its previous locale. Evolution continues to carry clothing, accessories, gifts and some footwear, including well-known designers such as Desigual, Penguin, Blundstone, Nautica, Point Zero, English Laundry and Ben Sherman.

Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

8 Bruce St. S., Thornbury 519-599-5013 www.evolutionformen.ca ❧

Creative Harvest Juried Art Show & Sale SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 OPENING RECEPTION: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2PM

Special Fundraising Performances of Paddle Song SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 5PM OR 7PM

Dinah Christie Does Her Stuff at the Duff SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7PM

Time Travellers' Gala

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 5:30PM For more information & to order tickets for these and any other DCMA events & programs, contact:

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GNE’s 157th annual fall fair. Join the fun with midway rides, entertainment, agricultural demonstrations and more. www.greatnorthernex.com

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 & aNTIQUES SHOWS September 23 Creative Harvest Juried Art Show Dufferin County Museum Opening reception on September 23 at 2 p.m. Featuring an abundant harvest of original artworks by our many talented local artists. Includes a variety of two- and threedimensional works in a variety of media which capture our diverse rural heritage and increasingly changing agricultural community. www.dufferinmuseum.com September 25 Changing Colours Meaford Hall This annual arts show and sale is presented by the Meaford Creative Arts Association.

Opening reception on Sept. 29 from 2 – 4 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca September 28 Re-Thinking the Past & From Forest to Furniture Grey Roots Museum, Owen Sound Opening day of two original exhibits.

Re-Thinking the Past: Objects have histories that resonate over time, revealing how we once thought, lived, worked and played. From Forest to Furniture: Grey County’s unique natural conditions created rich forests which transformed beautifully into exquisite furniture and wood pieces to grace settle homes and royal alike. www.greyroots.com OctOber 6 – 29 Bodies and Beasts Mad & Noisy Gallery, Creemore Contemporary explorations of the human and animal form. Opening reception October 6 from 2 – 5 p.m. Juliet Jancso, Caroline Routh, Lois Green, Iris Casey & Anne Clifford. www.madandnoisy.com NOvember 3 – 26 Saturation Mad & Noisy Gallery, Creemore Cerebral celebrations of colour and light.

Opening reception November 3 from 2 – 5 p.m. Eleanor Brownridge, Peter Miehm, Paul Cornfield, Janet Donaghey, Ruthann Pearce, Sarah Uffelman & Sue Belcher. www.madandnoisy.com NOvember 24 – JaNuary 27 Christmas Rediscovered Meaford Hall Featuring the art of members of the Grey Bruce Artists Association, including 2D artists, painters, photographers and glass artists. www.corystickley.com

MUSICal PERFORMaNCES OctOber 14 Matt Anderson Meaford Hall New Brunswick’s Matt Anderson has an enigmatic personality, coupled with a largerthan-life showmanship that has been earning him a fervent and steadfast audience wherever he graces the stage.

OctOber 20 A Sense of Place OSCVI Regional Auditorium, Owen Sound

Presented by The Georgian Bay Symphony. We have a voyage that takes you to New Brunswick, Ireland and a tour around the world with a Frenchman. www.georgianbaysymphony.ca NOvember 2 54-40 Meaford Hall One of the most important popular music groups to emerge from the Canadian cultural landscape, 54-40, performs. Cost $40.

Performance at 8 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca NOvember 11 A Service of Remembrance and Praise First Presbyterian Church, Collingwood Join us for an evening of music, drama and readings to honour those who have served and are currently serving our country. Bring a poppy or flower to place on a memorial cross.

A free-will offering will be given to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund. 7 p.m. www.firstprescollingwood.com NOvember 13 Michelle Wright Meaford Hall The newest member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame celebrates the honour with this show featuring her greatest hits performed in chronological order. Cost $48.50.

Performance at 8 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca NOvember 16 Natalie MacMaster Meaford Hall Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster is one of the most versatile and exciting young musicians on both the folk music and Celtic music scenes. Cost $50. Performance at 8 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca NOvember 18 Two Clarinets and Some Strings Meaford Hall Presented by Georgian Bay Symphony.

Two of our wonderful clarinetists in solo and duo capacities with the GBS strings.

The first half starts with Telemann. Our second half is a mix of virtuoso and romantic pieces from John Williams to Mendelsohn. www.georgianbaysymphony.ca NOvember 23 Student Showcase Recital First Presbyterian Church, Collingwood Presented by Georgian Triangle Music Teachers’ Association. Come and enjoy an evening with local music students showcasing their talent in piano, guitar, violin, percussion and rhythm ensembles. (705) 445-8831 December 2 Joyful Sounds of Christmas Meaford United Church Performed by the Goldenairies under the direction of Jennifer Potter. Musical guests will be Eleanor McDougall and the Classic Bronze Hand Bell Quartet. Performance at 2:30 p.m.

Adults $12, children $5. Refreshments after the concert. naish@bmts.com

FESTIValS/SHOWS September 21 – 23 Great Northern Exhibition Collingwood Fairgrounds

September 22 – 23 Creemore Festival of the Arts Sponsored by Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society. Featuring a number of unique events including a new exhibition by nationally acclaimed local arts collective DrawnOnward, a juried exhibition of local artists, an art appreciation lecture, theatre performances, children’s activities, a community party featuring Grand Canyon, a classical performance by the Amity Trio and a barbershop performance by the Barrie County Chordsmen. Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. www.phahs.ca September 22 – 23 Home & Recreation Show RecPlex, Wasaga Beach This show, presented by Beach Booster Promotions, will showcase the latest products for homes and recreation, all under one roof.

OctOber 5 – 8 Apple Harvest Festival Blue Mountain Village There’s no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend and fall colours. Free activities, live music, Apple Pie Trail, pumpkin carving, buskers, hiking, biking and fall driving tours. www.appleharvestfestival.ca OctOber 15 International Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival Currently accepting entries. All entries that are submitted and postmarked by October 15 will be included in the competition. There are no entry fees. The festival is scheduled for January 26, 2013. www.wasagafilmfestival.com OctOber 26 – 28 Fall Cottage Life Show International Centre, Toronto Whether your retreat is a chalet, country home, cottage, cabin or hobby farm, this show is for you! Meet hundreds of builders, designers, architects and contractors who can make the most of your own ideas and inspirations. Plus décor, art, entertaining & recreational ideas, free seminars and cooking demonstrations. www.cottagelife.com/shows NOvember 16 – JaNuary 6 Festival of Northern Lights Owen Sound One of the most beloved family experiences in our three-county region. No Grinch can resist the magic of the lights as they gradually illuminate the Sydenham River from the Sound to the downtown city core on opening night.

Enjoy each evening from 5 – 10 p.m. as 25+ km of lights illuminate the harbour, the Sydenham riverbanks, downtown and Harrison Park. www.festivallights.ca NOvember 24 – December 9 Holiday Treasures Dufferin County Museum Find one-of-a-kind items for everyone on your list. One-stop shopping. Over 40 artists and artisans transform the Museum’s Main Gallery into a seasonal show and sale of unique handcrafted gifts, perfect for the person who has everything. Special admission $3, includes admission to all exhibits and galleries. www. dufferinmuseum.com

FaMIlY aCTIVITIES September 28 – 30 Culture Days Collingwood A national celebration of arts and culture featuring free events and activities in communities across Canada. Art show, artisan market, figurative drawing show, library campout, teddy bear picnic, dance demonstrations and more. www.culturedays.ca OctOber 27 Hobgoblin Frolic Grey Roots Museum Hey kids! Put on your costume for a fabulous Halloween celebration with lots of fun.

Decorate a cupcake treat to take home.

www.greyroots.com OctOber 27 Black Harvest Downtown Collingwood The tradition of Halloween and the Black Harvest Festival continues in historically chilling Downtown Collingwood with witches (and warlocks) of the Wood taking over the town. Face painting, children’s activity center, children’s costume contest, and treats for all the little goblins. Finish the day with a haunted walk to hear the tales of Collingwood’s frightful past. www.collingwooddowntown.com

FUNDRaISERS September 30 CIBC Run for the Cure Harbourview Park, Collingwood Hundreds of participants will come together to help create a future without breast cancer. Walk, run, volunteer or donate. www.runforthecure.com OctOber 6 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Collingwood Farmers Market First you walk the walk, then you talk the talk! A playful opportunity for men to raise awareness about the serious causes, effects and remediation to domestic violence. In support of My Friend’s House, Collingwood Crisis Centre.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. www.inherheels.ca OctOber 20 An Evening on the Red Carpet Blue Mountain Resort The theme of Theatre Collingwood’s annual signature event. Includes an elegant themed dinner, live and silent auction items and live entertainment. www.theatrecollingwood.com OctOber 27 Queen for a Quarter All Saints Anglican Parish Hall, Collingwood A charity clothing sale being held by the Quota Club International. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (705) 446-5450 OctOber 27 Dinah Christie Dufferin County Museum A special fundraising performace. She has been involved for decades as actor, dancer, singer, writer, director and designer. Limited number of tickets. Cost $20. Performance at 7 p.m. www.dufferinmuseum.com NOvember 2 – 16 Unique Boutique Meaford Hall Annual silent auction fundraiser for the Meaford Hall & Cultural Foundation. Bid on many fabulous items, just in time for Christmas. Final bids accepted the evening of the Natalie MacMaster concert on November 16. www.meafordhall.ca NOvember 3 Time Traveler’s Ball Dufferin County Museum One of our major fundraising events exclusively for our members, supporters, patrons and friends. The theme of the night will take you on a trip back to 1912 with special guests such as Nurse Barclay, first nurse to open the hospital in 1912. www.dufferinmuseum.com

TOURS OctOber 6 – 7 Escarpment Studio Tour Visit artists in their studios amid the lovely fall colours and charming ambience of Walters Falls, Bognor and Massie.

OctOber 6 – 8 Studio Tour Blue Mountains Artists in Craigleith, Kimberley, Thornbury and Clarksburg invite you to join this free selfguided studio tour. In its 17th year, local wellestablished artists open their studios to the public and will be there to answer questions about their work and demonstrate their craft.

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. www.tourofthearts.com NOvember 1 – 4 Gaslight Tour Tales from the Hearth will take place in On The Bay

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four grand historic homes on Third Street. www.gaslighttour.com NOVEMBER 17 – 18 Christmas at the Beach Wasaga Beach Eleventh annual Tour of Homes decorated for the holidays by professional decorators and florists. Presented by Kinette Club of Wasaga Beach. Tickets $20 include tour, tea and goodies in the tea room. (705) 429-4974

EDUCATIONAL SEPTEMBER 26 – 30 Living the Sacred 4 Designed to help turn theory and inspiration into real-time skill sets that will change your relationship with the world. We will head into the woods as a small clan and with the guidance of experienced mentors. We will build shelters, acquire and purify water, harvest materials from the wild for our fire kits, wild craft for a portion of our food and live the baseline of the wild. www.sticksandstoneswildernessschool.com SEPTEMBER 26 – 30 Bow Building Learn the ancient are of bow building.

Students spend time shaping, tillering, bending and finally shooting their own bows.

This course is the journey of the wood from the forest to the hand-tailored bow in 4 days! www.sticksandstoneswildernessschool.com

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If you or someone you know has breast cancer and needs financial assistance then the Frontline Breast Cancer Foundation is here to help.

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Contact us www.FBCF.ca 705-443-8540

THEATRE NOVEMBER 9 Women & War Meaford Hall This Remembrance Day event celebrates the many roles of women during wars through personal stories, music and drama. Includes the story of the Internment of JapaneseCanadians during WWII, a love story from WWI and a one-act war time drama “Gramdma’s Photograph” by Alan Marshal, set in England from 1914 – 16. Cost $10 (veterans and students free). Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca NOVEMBER 22 Wingfield on Ice Meaford Hall As the first frosts come to Persephone Township, Walt and Maggie Wingfield are all set to welcome new life to the farm. She’s expecting and he’s nesting. But Walt is alarmed about the old feuds that divide the neighbours and disturb the tranquility of the community.

His attempts to mend other people’s fences meet with a resistance as stiff and cold as the weather itself. And the biggest challenge of all of them is looming on the horizon. Cost $32.

Show at 8 p.m. www.wingfieldfarm.ca

FILM OCTOBER 1 Where Do We Go Now Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood France/Lebanon, comedy/drama.

Lebanese women try to distract men from fighting. Screenings at 6 and 9 p.m. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com OCTOBER 4 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Meaford Hall A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik’s vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the dessert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible, possible. Cost $10. Shows at 1 and 4 p.m.

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OCTOBER 15 Take This Waltz Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood Canada, drama. A married woman’s struggle with an affair starring Sarah Polley. Screenings at 6 and 9 p.m. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com OCTOBER 13 The Way Meaford Hall A powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and the challenges we face. Martin

Sheen plays Tom, and irascible American doctor who goes to France to deal with the tragic loss of his son (Emilio Estevez). Tom embarks on the historical pilgrimage “The Way of St. James” to honour his son’s desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn’t plan on is the profound impact this trip will have on him. Cost $10. Shows at 1 and 4 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca OCTOBER 29 Beasts of the Southern Wild Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood An allegorical tale filled with unusual images and engaging characters. Screenings at 6 and 9 p.m. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com NOVEMBER 1 A Dangerous Method Meaford Hall Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley) as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen). Both men fall under Sabina’s spell. Cost $10. Shows at 1 and 4 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca NOVEMBER 5 To Rome With Love Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood A romantic comedy set in one of the most enchanting cities. Screenings at 6 and 9 p.m. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com NOVEMBER 12 The Untouchables Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood A quadriplegic hires a man from the projects to be his caretaker. Screenings at 6 and 9 p.m. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com NOVEMBER 15 Bernie Meaford Hall Bernie, a quirky tragi-comedy starring Jack Black as a meticulous mortician, a faithful Methodist, a good neighbour and an improbable murderer, is a true-life Texas tale so perfectly told it seems more like eavesdropping than movie going. In smalltown Texas, the local mortician strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when he kills her, he goes great lengths to create the illusion that she’s alive. Cost $10 Shows at 1 and 4 p.m. www.meafordhall.ca

RETREATS SEPTEMBER 28 – 30 Girlfriends Getaway Indulge, reconnect, relax. A jam-packed weekend of fun, entertainment and activities planned with plenty of free time for shopping, dining and indulging. Girlfriends will enjoy exclusive offers, fabulous swag bags, prizes and a night to remember with a gala dinner featuring live entertainment. www.collingwooddowntown.com OCTOBER 12 – 14 Nia & Yoga Retreat We welcome women of all ages and fitness levels to join us for our annual Autumn Retreat. We will dance, stretch, be creative, relax and rejuvenate.

Our wonderful cook will provide us with healthy & yummy harvest meals. (705) 444-0550

WATCH FOR MORE EVENTS IN OUR NEXT ISSUE! Please submit events for December, January & February by Friday, November 2nd, 2012. These events will appear in our winter issue.

On The Bay Magazine reserves the right to choose which events will be listed and to edit submissions for style and length considerations. On The Bay Magazine is not responsible for errors or omissions.

Visit www.onthebaymagazine.com to watch for the latest listings or to submit your event.

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MLS® #20123637 $1,199,000

PEAKS BAY

Registered waterfront development across from Georgian Peaks Ski Club, nestled between the slopes and shoreline with great vistas of Georgian Bay & the Escarpment. Access to Georgian Bay. Lots range from $195,000 to $375,000

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NIPISSING RIDGE

Unique, architecturally designed 4800 sq.ft. chalet. 7 bdrms and 4/1 baths. Wood burning f/p, fully finished lower level with walkout to patio. New siding an hi efficiency furnace 2011, aggregate concrete driveway 2009. Desirable location close to skiing, golfing, biking/hiking trails and Georgian Bay. MLS® #20122718 $799,000

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WATERFRONT CONDO

Executive condo with pool, garage + underground parking. Beautifully appointed. 2364 sf. $799,000 MLS® 20122689

WOW WHAT A VIEW!

TRUE CONTEMPORARY

READY FOR SKI SEASON

Call Dave Loucks* 519-375-5920

Call Desmond von Teichman*** 705-444-7063

Call Holly Stone* 705-888-5775

Call Christine Smith** 705-888-0201

360 degree panormaic views of Georgian Bay and Bighead River Valley from this custom built home. $529,000 MLS® 20121835

AVAILABLE IN ALTA

THE ORCHARD

CREEMORE CHARMER!

Call Holly Stone* 705-888-5775

Call Vicki Bell** 705-446-4539

3500 sq ft of Luxury! Main Floor Master.

Unobstructed Ski Hill Views & 22 ft Great Room ceiling. $995,000 MLS® 20120826

Call Holly Stone* 705-888-5775

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4 bedroom, 3 bath timber frame home.

Open concept with gourmet kitchen, with a breathtaking view! $1,595,000 MLS® 20121157

Fabulous! Ski, Tennis, Swim. Great value on this 2300 sq ft property! Upgrades Galore. $649,000 MLS® 20123000

Great Opportunity! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, FA Gas heat, hardwood floors, fenced yard! $349,900 MLS® 20124251

Gorgeous! Move In Ready!

Partially Furnished. Beautiful Details that will delight you. HST included. $1,295,000 MLS® Exclusive

MINUTES TO CREEMORE!

1.85 acre treed and private with custom built 4 bed 3 full baths, bonus detached heated shop! $499,000 MLS® 20124547

Call Vicki Bell** 705-446-4539

CHECK OUT OUR PROJECTS.

Join Meaford’s premier adult active lifestyle community! Just minutes from downtown Meaford, with its shopping and dining, the Meaford Hall and the picturesque harbour.

PRICED FROM $239,900

FULLY SERVICED BUILDING LOTS IN THORNBURY

AFFORDABLE ACTIVE ADULT LIVING IN MEAFORD

™ Beautifully finished townhomes on the river in Thornbury! Views of the harbour, close to downtown.

Backing into the Georgian Trail, Trailwoods offers affordable, fully serviced building lots in Thornbury. Development charges included in Phase 1.

PRICED FROM $110,000

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PRICED FROM $750,000

LUXURY TOWNHOMES IN THORNBURY

MEAFORD

COLLINGWOOD

THORNBURY

519-538-5755

705-445-5520

519-599-2136

96 Sykes Street North (Hwy 26) Meaford

Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale.

330 First Street (Hwy 26) Collingwood

27 Arthur Street West (Hwy 26) Thornbury

www.locationsnorth.com * Sales Representative ** Broker *** Broker of Record

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FEATURE LISTING WICKED WATERFRONT 3600 sq ft, 4 bedroom home on 170 ft of waterfront with attractive and functional wrap-around decks.

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GARDEN PATIO CONDO

Upgraded spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom ground level condo in waterfront community.

Offered at $214,900 MLS® 20123779 Call Mardy van Beest* 705-441-4706

WATERFRONT WOW !

Custom Built home with 95ft of waterfront. 5 Bedroom + Loft - live, play, entertain.

Offered at $1,475,000 MLS® 20123749 Call Debbie Gibson* 705-888-2040

COUNTRY RETREAT

Charming century brick farm house. 4,435sq ft on just under 19 acres. A must see!

Offered at $579,000 MLS® 20122842 Call Greg Weeks* 705-606-0183

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Offered at $799,000 MLS® 20122006 Call Desmond von Teichman*** 705-444-7063 or Dave Smith** 705-443-7565

WATERFRONT HOME

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Located in the middle of Canada’s premier fourseasons outdoor playground.

Offered at $4,950,000 MLS® 20121758 Call Andres Paara** 705-441-3245

SANDY BEACH

Charming & well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage with spectacular waterfront.

Offered at $549,000 MLS® 20122554 Call Doug Beaumont** 705-606-1046

LOG CABIN IN THE FOREST

Fantastic Log Cabin, Rustic on the outside, all new on the inside! Incredible private lot!

Offered at $799,000 MLS ® 20123541 Call Holly Stone* 705-888-5775

COUNTRY ESTATE

Situated on 42.7 acres with fully renovated kitchen, 1,000 sq ft cedar deck, & 3 large bdrms.

Offered at $759,000 MLS® 20124076 Call Cindy Ryerse* 705-446-7254

ALPINE SKI CLUB

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5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath custom chalet across from North chair at Alpine.

Offered at $1,495,000 MLS® 20122510 Call Doug Lindsay* 705-441-0850

AFFORDABLE IN-TOWN

Recently up-dated,1800 sq ft, 3/4 bedroom, garage, pool, storage shed, charming.

Offered at $239,000 MLS® 20124200 Call Jim Hanna* 705-441-5272

BLUE MTN. SOUTH END

Traditional 4 bedroom chalet, sauna, hot tub, huge party room, walk to hills/village amenities Offered at $579,000 MLS® 20121121 Call D. Barry Manchester** 705-446-8468

DOCKSIDE VILLAGE

Excellent value in this 3 BR, 3 bath unit with updated kitchen and bathrooms, waterfront location.

Offered at $247,000 MLS® 20124192 Call Doug Linton* 705-444-9643

STUNNING WATERFRONT

Views over Georgian Bay to Griffen Island Sheltered harbour Home open & Inviting.

Offered at $675,000 MLS® 20121735 Call Jim McCallum* 519-379-2804

PRETTY RIVER VALLEY

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SUNSET POINT

Country estate with luxury living. Custom built home on 5 acres with 180 degree view of Georgian Bay. Offered at $2,895,000 MLS® 20113644 Call John Giffen* 705-888-6791

3+2 bedrooms, 4 baths, gourmet kitchen, double car garage, waterfront park area.

Offered at $1,295,000 MLS® 20123752 Call Josh Dolan** 705-446-8404

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS

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NEW AFFORDABLE HOME

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

2 bed/2 bath Gates of Kent town home - 1500+ sq ft, main floor master & laundry, garage Offered at $245,500 MLS® 20124369 Call Julia Hinds* 705 351 8838

New Rainmaker built Estate home combines rustic style with elegant charm.

Offered at $800,000 MLS® 20120472 Call Karen E. Willison* 705-888-0075

ONE ACRE ESTATE

SPECTACULAR BY DESIGN

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Three bedroom, two bathroom end unit with private balcony and bonus family room loft area.

Offered at $289,000 MLS® 20123823 Call LeeAnn Matthews* 705 446 8688

Stunning Custom built Home with spectacular views of Georgian Bay and the Escarpment.

Offered at $728,900 MLS® 20123487 Call Matthew Lidbetter* 705-443-7250

2 storey yellow brick with all modern upgrades including central air.

Offered at $369,000 MLS® 20122337 Call Mike Poetker* 519-373-2098

Meticulously finished 4 bed, 3.5 bath stone & timber chalet, 4,300 sq. ft. on a private ravine lot.

Offered at $1,952,000 MLS® 20124087 Call Rick Crouch** 705-443-1037

MEAFORD CENTURY HOME

STUNNING VIEW OF BAY

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

OSLERBLUFFESTATE.COM

Great use of wood and many recent upgrades make for a most interesting & attractive property.

Offered at $294,500 MLS® 20124209 Call Rod MacAlpine* 519-372-7737

Private Meaford Estate on 67 acres! Woods, creek, pond,seperate studio and much more.

Offered at $1,100,000 MLS® 20123697 Call Sharon Gray** 519-373-6385

Carefree Lifestyle! No Stairs! 2 bdrm, 1059 sq ft, 9 ft ceilings, balcony, elevator, FAG, c/air, f/p.

Offered at $189,000 MLS® 20124346 Call Sheila Shepherd* 705-441-6085

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Beautifully landscaped 3 acre private estate 5 minutes from Blue. View of Mountains, not neighbours.

Offered at $1,199,000 MLS® 20123564 Call Steve Simon* 705-994-2353

CLARKSBURG BUNGALOW 3BR, open concept, renovated, granny suite, steps to village/river....

FEATURE LISTING

Offered at $364,900 MLS® 20124086 Call Neil Thain** 416-998-5558 * Sales Representative ** Broker *** Broker of Record

MEAFORD

96 Sykes Street North (Hwy 26) Meaford

519-538-5755

COLLINGWOOD 330 First Street (Hwy 26) Collingwood

705-445-5520 Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale.

THORNBURY

27 Arthur Street West (Hwy 26) Thornbury

519-599-2136

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Trinity Realty

www.trinity-realty.com

Brokerage, Independently Owned and Operated

70 Acres of Paradise!

Sweeping Countryside Views

Panoramic Views

Exceptional Custom Home

Unique Collingwood Home

6 bdrm, 4 baths. Steel frame construction. Professional finishes. tours.photolink.ca/67212

Tree lined lane leads you to this 7,200 sq.ft. stone ranch bungalow.

3 bdrm, 2 bath contemporary home sits on a 98 acre parcel. tours.photolink.ca/68726

6 bdrm, 3½ bath, 6,000 sq.ft. home features private courtyard.

Nestled behind mature trees, this is a one of a kind property!

myhomes.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/7329

4 bdrm, 3 bath home located on 50 acres outside of Creemore. tours.photolink.ca/55997

myhomes.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/7331

myhomes.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/7400

$ 920,000 Rosanna Balloi* 705.606.0267

$ 1,390,000 Cheryl J. Morrison** 705.444.1420

$ 1,200,000 Melanie Moss* 705.888.1578

$ 899,000 Stan Reljic* 705.888.5124

$ 1,500,000 John Kirby* 705.441.0117

$ 889,000 Cheryl J. Morrison** 705.444.1420

Heart of Blue Mountain

Upgraded from Top to Bottom!

Turn Key Condo

Cachet Crossings

Log Cabin in the Woods

Waterfront Paradise

3 bdrm ,3 bath boasts spacious living space w/vaulted ceilings & cedar deck overlooking private yard.

4 bdrm 3 bath move-in ready end unit, featuring over 2,200 sq.ft. of open concept living space!

Your family will love this tastefully decorated 3 bdrm, 3 bath condo in Historic Snowbridge!

True ski-in ski-out experience!

Charming 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo right in the heart of Blue Mountain.

Walking distance to the Bay, the Escarpment & in between Collingwood & Thornbury.

Privacy & views from this Collingwood 4 bdrm 3 bath home. myhomes.360photo.ca/6484

$ 569,000

$ 309,900 Larry Reid* 705.443.2351

$ 359,900 David MacLatchy* 705.888.1390

$ 229,900 Todd Corradetti* 416.806.9169

$ 275,000 Barbara McCowan** 705.443.9784

$ 830,000 Jenna Davis* 705.888.6365

Custom Chalet

Deb Saunders-Chatwin* 705.443.2191

Executive Estate

Spectacular Views

Downtown Collingwood

Two for the Price of One!

Custom Built in Collingwood

3 bdrm, 2½ bath, 4,000 sq.ft. home on a 1+ acre lot is a short walk to Meaford Golf & Country Club!

4 bdrm 2½ bath w/beautiful landscaping; perfect for entertaining!

Stately brick features self contained in-law aptartment.

4 bdrm, 3 bath home waiting for the right family!

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myhomes.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/6526

4 bdrm century home w/ attached 3 bdrm guest home. tours.photolink.ca/56453

myhomes.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/7033

6 bdrm 3 bath home w/generous spaces, lots of natural light & covered deck overlooking yard.

$ 484,500 Lori Rawn* 705.446.8233

$ 679,900 Greg Syrota* 705.446.8082

$ 699,000 Valerie Scott* 705.606.0955

$ 529,900 Sandy Shannon** 705.445.7833

$ 579,000 Dana Calder* 705.441.3607

$ 612,000 Sara White* 705.828.6202

Custom Bungalow

Waterfront Georgian Bay!

Great Location

Nottawasaga Riverfront!

Cranberry Surf

Spectacular Shipyards Model

Steps to Bay

Newly renovated cedar/pine cottage getaway with fabulous views of the sunsets!

2 bdrm home w/style located on a private, oversized lot directly across from Georgian Bay!

2 bdrm home w/2 bdrm selfcontained in-law basement suite!

More than 60 ft. along the river.

Open concept living in this bright 3 bdrm. West views to Bay. Steps to walking trail & pool.

3 bdrm, 3 bath condo w/well appointed finishes, western facing deck & perfect for entertaining.

Beautiful 3,300 sq.ft., 4 bdrm, 3 bath home located in prestigious Lakeside Pointe!

$ 299,900 Leslie Pocklington* 705.446.4850

$ 269,000 Rebecca Cormier* 705.888.5100

$ 374,000 Connie O’Shell** 705.444.3154

$ 246,000 Barbara McCowan** 705.443.9784

$ 369,900 Tara Parsons* 705.888.8272

$ 439,000 Janet Reljic* 705.888.8512

Treed Building Lot Affordable lot located on the outskirts of Collingwood. $ 39,900

Land in the Country

Beautiful & Historic

Bright & Charming

Charming Home

Walk to Downtown!

Great Starter or Retirement

Renovated Singhampton schoolhouse w/many original features. tours.photolink.ca/33818

3 bdrm, 2 bath home boasts large country kitchen, 2 gas f/ps & large fully fenced backyard.

3 bdrm 2 bath back split, located on fenced lot in Collingwood. tours.photolink.ca/74443

3 bdrm, 2½ bath home features open concept living space – perfect for entertaining!

Renovated brick bungalow on large lot is close to Sunset Park & Georgian Trail.

$ 380,000 Melanie Moss* 705.888.1578

$ 309,000 Debbie Bunston* 705.444.2925

$ 309,900 Fran Webster* 705.444.9081

$ 284,900 Jennifer Ridsdale* 705.888.4636

$ 139,900 Garry Spencer** 705.444.4601

Rosanna Balloi*

Debbie Bunston*

Dana Calder*

Rebecca Cormier *

Todd Corradetti *

Tara Parsons*

Leslie Pocklington*

Lori Rawn*

Larry Reid*

Janet Reljic*

Deb Saunders-Chatwin*

Stan Reljic*

Jenna Davis *

Bonnie House*

John Kirby*

David MacLatchy

Jennifer Ridsdale*

Valerie Scott*

Sandy Shannon**

Garry Spencer**

* Sales Representative ** Broker *** Broker of Record

Barbara * McCowan**

Greg Syrota*

1.6 acres of beautiful land to build your dream home! $ 109,000

Batteaux Creek Large building lot w/easy access to area amenities. $ 80,000 Bonnie House* 705.443.9323

Cheryl J. Morrison**

Melanie Moss*

Connie O’Shell**

S. Dale Tkatch***

Fran Webster*

Sara White*

1 0 7 D R A K E ' S PAT H $895,000

429746 8TH B CONCESSION $398,000

6 GEORGIAN COURT $739,000

579 OXBOW CRESCENT $209,900

623 JOHNSTON PARK AVENUE $339,900

DEGREE VISTAS A 360 WOW FACTOR!

705.445.5454 www.chestnutpark.com

$2,950,000 Remarkable 9+acre property with views of the bay and ski hills, a 21/2 acre pond complete with a 2-level gazebo that sits above a waterfall.

Development potential. Secluded log home with pool, hot tub & cabana Anthea White**705.446.8520

360 DEGREE VISTAS SOUTH OF MEAFORD

360 DEGREE VISTAS ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR $2,895,000 Magnificent views of Georgian Bay & Pretty River Valley 45+ acres 7000 sq. ft. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 1 bedroom coach house over detached garage with similar views.

Judy Crompton** 705.444.9312

$2,500,000 Three residences, 11,000 sq ft on 100 acres with panoramic water and mountain views. Indoor and outdoor pools. Minutes to skiing, golf, sailing and Meaford shops.

MLS ®20112895 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

$1,995,000 Striking French Chateau inspired, all stone, custom, over 6000 sq ft, 5 bdrm, 6 bath home, boasts a fabulous gourmet kitchen, with top of the line appliances and so much more! Once through the gated entry you will be delighted by professionally landscaped grounds, salt water pool, cabana, chip and putt. Simply wonderful! A must see for the discerning Buyer. Minutes to Osler & Oslerbrook!

Diana Lea Berdini /John M. Kacmar** 705.444.4968 Diana Berdini**

Gail Crawford*

Judy Crompton**

Meredith Cudney*

360 DEGREE VISTAS MODERN MASTERPIECE

360 DEGREE VISTAS ½ ACRE LOT / WATERFRONT!

$1,899,000 Stunning custom build on large secluded lot. Private but very close to ski hills and downtown. Two storey principal rooms for entertaining and showcasing art work. Awe-inspiring detail combined with energy efficiency. MLS ®20124178 Ilse Ayers** 705.445.5454

$1,850,000 Waterfront doesn't get much better! Dock your boat in your backyard, enjoy the unprecedented views in 180 degrees! Custom 4400 sq ft – 4 bed, 4 bath home w/ upgraded kitchen, new hickory hardwd flrs, 2 gas f.p. + 1 wood burning. Sandee Roberts** 705.446.7775

$1,990,000 “One Of A Kind” waterfront property! Come see this custom bungalow with a sandy beach and Indian Brook as your neighbor! 6 yr old, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, with full finished basement guest suite! Enjoy the privacy this location offers, or walk into Thornbury for lunch! Close to Lora Bay, Georgian Bay Club, The Peaks, The Georgian Trail. Diana Lea Berdini /John M. Kacmar** 705.444.4968

360 DEGREE VISTAS DOWN

BY THE RIVER $1,595,000 Nature lover's retreat!

Tranquil setting with 2,000 ft frontage on Beaver River, 23.7-acre property features expansive use of glass to highlight captivating views. Custom designed 3,600sqft home, built in 2006. Anthea White**705.446.8520

360 DEGREE VISTAS CREEMORE HILLS $1,395,000 Charming country retreat, 50 private acres, Custom 5 bed home, main floor master w/ensuite & den. Geothermal heating/cooling. Screened porch overlooks spring fed pond, workshop, garage, trails & bunkie. Close to Creemore & Devils Glen.

Cheryl MacLaurin* 705. 446.8005

Ryan Gardhouse*

360 DEGREE VISTAS GEORGIAN BAY CLUB

360ON DEGREE VISTAS PARADISE GEORGIAN BAY!

$1,198,000 Frank Lloyd Wright (copy) with ski hill views from large deck, hot tub & family room. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, ground floor family room + recreation room 3 fireplaces and Craigleith Ski shuttle. MLS ® 20123666 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

$1,090,000. Modern open concept bungalow on the 5th fairway features 3 bdrms, 3 baths, large kitchen w. granite counters, high end appliances, large dining area, living area with stone gas f/place, large master with spa-like bath, dble garage. Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

$990,000 Pristine views of Georgian Bay and private beach are just the beginning.

Designed for comfort & flexibility with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, offering a layout with Bed and Breakfast potential.

MLS ®20123029 Keith Hull** 705.444.4855 keith@keithhull.com

360 DEGREECRESCENT VISTAS BLUESKI GEORGE

DEGREE VISTAS BAY LORA BAY 360 – VIEW OF GEORGIAN

360 DEGREE VISTAS CLASSIC CENTURY HOME

360 DEGREE VISTAS POPULAR SNOWBRIDGE

$899,000 Open concept featuring outstanding wood trim, cabinetry and flooring, with 6 bedrooms, wood and gas fireplaces large loft. Ground floor master suite overlooks the private garden.

MLS ® 20124478 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

$899,000. Open concept living in this stunning 5 bdrm home on the 18th hole.

Enjoy the floor to ceiling stone f/place, chef's kitchen w/ granite counters, pretty screened-in sunroom, finished lower level, separate dining room, main floor master. Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

$749,000 Walk to all Collingwood amenities. Very private lot w/ inground sea salt pool. 6 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths.

Spectacular sunroom with radiant heated floors and loads of windows. Please call for details. Judy Crompton** 705.444.9312

$749,000 Best entry price to a golf course property. Resort home backing onto 17th fairway of Monterra.. Lrg windows give sweeping views of mountain. Cathedral ceilings in fam. rm., eat-in kit., formal din.rm, hot tub, radiant heating. Maggi Olson* 705.444.3342

360 WATERFRONT DEGREE VISTAS LEITH Read Hilton*

Keith Hull**

Ellen Jarman*

John Kacmar**

Anita Lauer*

$2,249,000 – “POINT OF VIEW”, a highly coveted property is now for sale!

Panoramic 180° views over Georgian Bay. 4760 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 Rumford woodburning fireplaces. Barb Picot* Ron Picot* 705-444-3452 - www.ThePicotTeam.com

360 DEGREE VISTAS YOUR BEACH HOUSE AWAITS!

360 DEGREE VISTAS CUSTOM LUXURY!

Ilse Ayers**

360 DEGREE VISTAS PROVENCE ON THE HILL

$1,295,000. Beautiful French country style home on private lot/ sandy beach. Open concept main flr w/ soaring ceilings in dining/living area w/ Dble sided Iimestone f/place flows into kitchen w/ custom cabinetry, Quebec granite & solid cherry counters. Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

Charity Fleming*

360 DEGREE ASPEN WAYVISTAS

Rob McAleer*

360 DEGREE CRAIGLEITH SKI CLUBVISTAS CHALET

Cheryl MacLaurin*

$839,000 Just steps from the club, this 5 bdrm, 4 bath classic chalet offers 2 wood fireplaces, mudroom/ski tuning room, fabulous living/dining kitchen just perfect for après ski! Comes with furniture! Diana Lea Berdini /John M. Kacmar** 705.444.4968

Sue Mallett*

Sales Representative*

Broker**

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

360 DEGREE VISTASLORA BAY BEAUTY! $749,000 Designed and built by Black Tusk Development Group. Black Tusk is known for their great use of natural light, construction and finishing details. 4 bdrm, 4 bath, finished basement. Fabulous double sided stone and timber fireplace. You will love the “live edge” cherry wood bar in the kitchen. Views to the 12th hole of The Golf Club at Lora Bay. Beautiful home! Diana Lea Berdini /John M. Kacmar** 705.444.4968

360 DEGREE VISTAS EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM HOME $699,000 – Masterfully crafted home in Lora Bay golf community. 3635 sq. ft. of total finished living area, 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths. Exquisite gardens and exceptional landscaping surround this beautiful home. MLS® 20124360 Ron Picot* 705-446-8580 - www.ThePicotTeam.com

List Local • Market Global 393 First Street, Suite 100 Collingwood, ON L9Y 1B3

360 DEGREE VISTAS 2005 CUSTOM FIELDSTONE $699,000 Set on a private 3.5 acre parcel, this gorgeous home boasts; 3940 fin sq ft of exceptional craftsmanship, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, 9' ceilings, gourmet kit. & geothermal. Mins to Sauble Beach.

Video: http://youtu.be/SA9/OcCvn6g Shelly Paul** 705.888.0225

360 DEGREE SNOWBRIDGE! VISTAS VALUE IN PRESTIGIOUS $689,000 - 4 bdrm, oversized kitchen, open living/dining room, beautiful stone fp & hardwood. Upper level - 4 spacious bdrms, master w/ walk in & ensuite.

Beautifully landscaped + in ground sprinklers. Ellen Jarman* 705.441.2630 Maggi Olson* 705.444.3342

360 DEGREE VISTAS LIGHTHOUSE POINT WATERFRONT $624,900 Gorgeous 3 bdrm, 3 bath, ground floor condo with wonderful views to the Bay. Elegant and tasteful, nothing to do but enjoy. Lighthouse Point offers indoor and outdoor amenities. Diana Lea Berdini /John M.Kacmar** 705.444.4968

360 POST DEGREE VISTAS CUSTOM AND BEAM $697,000 - Located on private 1 acre treed lot, open concept over 3500 sq.ft. finished living space, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, great room, air tight wood burning fireplace. Spacious in-law suite on lower level. MLS® 20122449 Barb Picot* 705.444.3452 - www.ThePicotTeam.com

360 DEGREE VISTAS PEAKS MEADOWS $679,000 - Build this model or bring your own builder. Call LBO for lot pricing.

Various floor plans available. Full municipal services. Beside Georgian Bay Club and close to Georgian Peaks Ski Club. MLS® 20122790 Ron Picot* 705.446.8580 - www.ThePicotTeam.com

360 DEGREEPOINT VISTAS LIGHTHOUSE $569,000 Luxury condo , directly on the waterfront , with panoramic views from the covered deck and large principal rooms. 2 king size bedrooms with baths, elevator, indoor/ outdoor pools, rec centre, tennis.

Mins to Collingwood MLS®20122825 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

DEGREE VISTAS RURAL360 RETREAT – 20 ACRES

360 VISTAS STEPS TODEGREE HILLS AND BAY

$689,500. Lovingly maintained & renovated. Open concept . Exposed wood beams, wood floors & w/stove opens onto a fabulous kitchen w/ custom cabinetry, high end appliances, 2+1 bdrms. Detached studio/workshop (916 sq.ft). Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

$689,000 Equidistant to Craigleith, Alpine, TSC, Georgian Bay & Blue Mountain. Tastefully decorated multi-level home offers everything a family would need. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths detached oversize garage, deck with hot tub.

Anthea White**705.446.8520

360 DEGREE VISTAS PANORAMIC WATER VIEW

705.445.5454 www.chestnutpark.com

360 DEGREE VISTAS CAMPBELL STREET $630,000 Collingwood central walk to schools. 3600sq ft with separate/ private master suite, ideal for large family, home office occupation or Bed & Breakfast.

Private lot with garden studio.

MLS® 20124398 Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181

Shelly Paul**

Maggi Olson*

360 DEGREE VISTAS WWW.READHILTON.COM

360 DEGREE ELEGANT CUSTOMVISTAS DESIGN

Barbara Picot*

Ron Picot*

$575,000 Beaver Valley Ski Club. Ski-in & ski-out chalet. Skiing, boarding & snowshoeing are just outside the front door, while excellent cycling & hiking trails are nearby in all seasons. Beaver River. tennis a short walk away.

Read Hilton * 705.351.8100

$574,000 - Contemporary mountain townhome. 2835 sq.ft. of stunning interior spaces. 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, Great Room w/custom limestone woodburning fireplace, gourmet kitchen w/granite counters. MLS® 20120398 Ron Picot* 705.446.8580

$659,000 Custom built bungalow w/5bdrms, 3bths, over 3000 sq ft of finished space nestled privately on 3.7 AC of sugar maple bush w/spectacular views of Georgian Bay. Carol Whyne* 705.441.6709

Sandee Roberts**

360 DEGREE VISTAS LIGHTHOUSE POINT CHARMER $550,000 Immaculate fully renovated & professionally decorated 3 bed/2 bath ground floor Huron model. 2 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, custom wainscoting, maple& limestone floors, garage.

Overlooks bay & ski hills.

Anthea White**705.446.8520

360 DEGREE VISTAS GEORGIAN GLEN $529,000 - 3 bdrms 3 baths, 1939 Sq. Ft. Attached garage. Various floor plans available for development. Close to Georgian Bay Club/Georgian Peaks Ski Club. Call for more information and site plan today. MLS® 20122825 Barb Picot* 705.444.3452

360 SCHOOL DEGREE DISTRICT VISTAS ADMIRAL $499,900 9 Burnside Court. Family Friendly! Updated windows 2007, Shingles 2008, A/C unit 2012, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Court location surrounded by fine homes.

Jen Scholte** 705.444.4949 www.ScholteHomes.com

Jen Scholte**

360RD DEGREE VISTAS GREY 7 MEAFORD $475,000 2,000 sq ft 3 bedroom bungalow with ground floor family room and sauna on 2.5 acres with unparalleled Georgian Bay views. MLS® 20123428 Sue Mallett *705.444 .7181

Helen Dixon*

Brendan Thomson*

Barbara Thompson* Laurie Westlake*

360 DEGREE VISTAS DESIRABLE FULL TOWN LOT $429,900. Quality features throughout.

Raised bungalow (Vail model) incl. 9' ceilings on main level, open concept dining/living/kitchen area, hardwood floors & gas f/place. Large master & ensuite, 2 other bedrooms, 4 pc & 2 pc. baths. Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

DEGREE VISTAS RARE360 IN- TOWN BUNGALOW $429,000 Pristine and roomy on popular corner lot, w/ mature trees. Open concept ,3 bedrooms, living room w/ gas f/p, din rm,+ lge family rm with w/o to patio, extra large step-in shower in main bath, storage shed & greenhouse.

Maggi Olson *705.444.3342

360 DEGREE VISTAS WWW.GAILCRAWFORD.COM $395,000 Niagara Escarpment protected 5 bdrm, on 2.5 acres bordering Bruce Trail. Lrg kitchen w/ huge deck overlooks 15'deep swim-able spring fed pond. Open concept living /dining ,. Main floor bdrm & 3 pc bath. 2nd level w/ 2 bdrms & 4-pc bath. Gail Crawford* 705.444.6243

360 DEGREE VISTAS AFFORDABLE 4 BEDROOM CONDO! $319,000 Just what you have been waiting for! 4 bedrooms at Lighthouse Point, with loft area for chillin' after enjoying all the indoor and outdoor recreational amenities. Boat Slip included! Diana Lea Berdini /John M. Kacmar** 705.444.4968

Anthea White**

Carol Whyne*

Paige Young*

360LOT DEGREE VISTAS DOUBLE IN CREEMORE

360 DEGREE VISTAS ATTENTION INVESTORS!

360 DEGREE VISTAS BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS

DEGREE VISTAS BUILD360 YOUR DREAM HOME

$299,000 Spacious lot & creative living space. The opportunities abound in this unique building formerly the Orange Hall.

Now restored to a 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath residence. Upstairs complete w/ new kitchen, great room & large master bdrm.

Meredith Cudney* 705.446.8436

$269,900 Well maintained and managed, this brick triplex in Collingwood offers a lovely 54 ft x 160 ft lot. Great location, close to downtown, Sunset Point. Always rented, positive cash flow. Diana Lea Berdini /John M. Kacmar** 705.444.4968

$195,000 Fully furnished, bright, spacious & tastefully renovated 3 level 2 bdrm + loft/3rd bdrm condo close to all rec facilities. Open concept floor plan w/ cathedral ceilings. Large walkout patio off dining area / mature trees. Wood Fplac.

Meredith Cudney* 705.446.8436

$119,000 Close to all area ski clubs ,golf, fine dining & more! This 1.1 acre wooded lot slightly slopes to the rear and offers some beautiful country views. A seasonal creek crosses the north west corner. Charity Fleming* 705.444.9690

Justine Deluce** Richard Stewart VP Operations VP Legal Counsel

Sales Representative*

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Broker**

393 First Street, Suite 100 Collingwood, ON L9Y 1B3

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UNIQUE & PRIVATE RETREAT

NIPISSING RIDGE

NIPISSING RIDGE

3 bdrm, 3 bath townhome backing onto a private green

2500 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 3 bath chalet on 16 acres on the

Magnificent Post & Beam chalet with over 7200

Turn key custom built Colorado design, fully furnished 4

space. Living rm has vaulted ceilings with a gas fireplace.

Niagara Escarpment, forest setting overlooking Georgian

sq.ft. of finished space. 7 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths,

brdm., 3 bath with open concept living. Vaulted ceilings,

Hardwood flrs, granite counters & custom kitchen. Huge

Bay backing onto 900 acres of green space. Open concept

towering stone wood burning fireplace. Reclaimed

3-way stone fireplace, fully finished lower level with media

deck off the living rm. Oversized double car garage with

main lvl w/maple flrs, flr to ceiling windows & lrg custom

Hemlock wood floors, gourmet kitchen with hand

rm, exercise area & unique 800 bottle wine cellar. Excellent

inside entry. Just minutes to Alpine Ski Club & a short walk

cherry kit. Groomed trails leading to slopes of the Georgian

carved cabinetry, granite counter, central island, top

location for Craigleith & Alpine Ski Club & Georgian

to Craigleith Ski Club. $495,000 MLS®#20124653

Peaks Ski Club. $1,595,000

end appliances. $1,950,000 MLS®#20123189

Bay Golf Club members. $899,000 MLS®#20120031

ALPINE HILLS

MILLPOND IN THE VILLAGE

HERITAGE CORNERS

Luxurious mountain chalet. 3850 sq.ft., architecturally

Custom

&

Now under construction. 12 loft bungalows on the

2300 sq.ft. of finished living space. This condo has the

designed.

GEORGIAN BAY CLUB built

chalet

by

Patrick

Coulter

Loaded with character. 4 bedrooms,

Associates. 4,000 sq. ft. of living space, soaring

Millpond. One of a kind, just a 5 min walk to the

most desirable floor plan in the complex with 4 bdrms,

3 1/2 baths, upgraded fixtures, reclaimed wood

vaulted ceilings in the Great room, main floor

Main St. or Harbour in Thornbury & close to Georgian

3 baths, fully finished lower level. Bright & spacious

floors. Double attached garage with inside entry.

master suite, stunning kit with granite counters.

Peaks Ski Club & Lora Bay G.C. Georgian Trail outside

end unit. This unit is available fully furnished. Use of

Close to Craigleith & Alpine Ski Clubs & The

6 bdrms, 4 baths, full finished lower level with

doorstep. See LBO for features & flr plans. Prices range

the outdoor pool & tennis courts. Walk to skiing &

Village @ Blue. $1,450,000 MLS®#20115531

large family room. $1,550,000 MLS®#20122581

from $469,000 to $579,000 Incl. 6 appliances & HST.

the Village @ Blue. $289,000 MLS®#20122685

Brad Williams Broker Direct 705-444-4646 Office 705-445-8500 Ext. 231 www.bradwilliamsrealtor.com brad@bradwilliamsrealtor.com

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four seasons realty limited, Brokerage 67 First Street, Collingwood 705.445.8500 Ex. 231

COMING SOON - MAGNIFICENT CALEDON ESTATE! Exceptional estate in Caledon featuring 8,000 square foot main house, guest house & staff houses. Situated on 100+ acres, this stunning property also features a stream fed, private, stocked lake. Tennis court, pool and exquisite gardens! Call Basia today for more details!

BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMAN HOME - CREEMORE! Stunning 2+2 bedroom, 4.5 bath home built 5 years ago on a 1 acre country lot near the charming village of Creemore. Custom tile & stone work throughout. Finished walk-out lower level has 2nd kitchen, living room, family room - ideal in-law suite. Additional detached workshop/garage. Fully landscaped grounds with irrigated planting beds. $874,900

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705-466-2115

RCR Realty, Brokerage

Independently Owned & Operated

123 FT OF WATERFRONT On greater than 1/2 an acre in an ultra private setting.

A 3,840 sq.ft. custom designed & built contemporary home. $1,475,000

UNDISPUTABLE WORK OF ART! This log home is situated on completely private 50 acres that has 3 ponds & 1,000 ft. of Sauble River frontage with access to snowmobile and ATV trails and minutes from Sauble Beach. $1,000,000

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL! Ski Chalet and recreational family hub at the base of Blue Mountain. Enjoy the 3,000 sq.ft. of living space with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a rental income history. $499,900

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Luxurious waterfront living with a great feeling of space with spectacular views from the Great Room and roomy deck over the Bay and Lighthouse Point Marina. $479,000

Basia REGAN

www.basiaregan.com basiaregan@royallepage.ca

Karen E. Willison, Sales Representative 705 888 0075 kwillison@royallepage.ca

Locations North, Brokerage Office 877 / 705 445 5520 Fax (519) 599 5036 Collingwood, Thornbury, Meaford

Andres Paara, Broker 705 441 3245 andres@royallepage.ca

Designed with functionality and space in mind;

The formal living room offers natural light from

mission style cabinetry and granite counter tops;

three sides, making it a bright and open place for

even the gourmet chef will be motivated with the

relaxation or for entertaining...the large wood

sweeping views of Georgian Bay from the kitchen

burning fireplace transforms this room into an

windows.

intimate place to sit and relax on those cold winter evenings.

“GOODEVIEW FARM” Without a doubt one of the most exceptional view properties in this part of Southern Ontario. Situated on a hill overlooking Southern Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment, this custom 7,000 square foot stone home was designed, constructed and decorated by some of the finest craftspeople in the area. It offers an owner a quality of living unparalleled. Whether it be someone who wants to farm, work from home or just sit and relax, Goodeview Farm truly is a “one of a kind property.” $3,300,000

MLS® 20122776

The professionally designed landscaping offers many

The large drive shed/green house is a multi-functional

different sitting areas each with a unique vista over

space/additional garage for vehicles and outdoor

the countryside. The terracing surrounding the house

“toys”. The greenhouse allows the gardener to winter

has created very formal patios and the flagstone

plants in a warm and nurturing environment as well

walkways also lead to small, intimate sitting areas

as a place to grow next year’s flowers and vegetables

from which to view the perennial gardens located

from seeds. The drive shed comes with its own water

throughout the property.

supply, in-floor heating and a two-piece washroom.

Trinity Realty, Brokerage Independently owned & operated

John Kirby Sales Representative

Cheryl J. Morrison Broker

560 First Street, Collingwood 705.444.1420 1.800.610.4868 On The Bay

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You don’t know Jack

32 MARINA CRES., GEORGIAN MEADOWS

But maybe you should!

Enjoy a panoramic view from your kitchen, dining room & Great Room.

4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath 2 storey home located on a fully fenced yard. Custom California shutters, a 9 ft. maple kitchen pantry. Enjoy the “Country Home” feel, just minutes to downtown, Blue Mountain and Georgian Bay.

You see, Jack’s a REALTOR® and a member of our local Georgian Triangle Association of REALTORS®.

Jack can help you with all your real estate needs and he’s well acquainted with our local market, because he lives, works and plays here, just like you! You see, Jack’s kids go to school in the area, he’s a member of local clubs and organizations, he attends town council meetings and he knows where all the best fish are hiding out in the bay.

Because your community is Jack’s community, he volunteers and gives back to it every year with his fellow Georgian Triangle REALTORS®.

Best of all, Jack can help you sail through your real estate transaction while being a valuable resource about wells, septics, special assessments, waterfront lots, home inspections, NEC, NVCA, GSCA, sideyard setbacks, and of course, where to buy the best ice cream cones in the area.

So, if you don’t know Jack, give him a call.

YOU deserve a local professional on YOUR side!

Trademark owned or controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association

$349,900 MLS®#20123569

203 CLARK ST., CLARKSBURG Pride of ownership exudes in this stunningly restored, turn of the century red brick masonry farmhouse in the heart of town.

This 4 bedroom, 2 bath gem sits atop a gorgeous .5 acre parcel of land. Covered front veranda, covered pergola & large deck off the kitchen. Hardwood floors, 9 ft. ceilings.

$334,900 MLS®#20115232

Serge Crespy Real Estate Broker Mortgage Broker Direct 705-445-0606 Derek Crespy B.A. Real Estate Broker Direct 705-441-0112 crespyd@rogers.com

GEORGIAN TRIANGLE ASSOCIATION OF

REALTORS®

www.gtREALTORS.ca

(705) 445-7295

four seasons realty limited, Brokerage 67 First Street, Collingwood 705.445.8500

www.crespy.ca

OUTDOOR LOVERS RECREATIONAL RETREAT

SUNSET POINT COLLINGWOOD Stunning views of Georgian Bay from this contemporary three bedroom home, boasting den/media room, large open concept living/dining area, cook’s kitchen, large decks and more! Enjoy this sought after neighbourhood in the heart of Collingwood. $799,000

Overlooking the Pretty River Valley this 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom property is central to Devils Glen and Osler Bluff Ski Hills, Mad River and Batteaux Golf Clubs. Inside enjoy the open concept kitchen with separate dining area and great room with floor to cathedral ceiling stone fireplace. Outside the property boasts a large pond with a fast running stream, sports court and in-ground heated pool.

LUXURY BOARDWALK Overlooking Bear Estate parkland, four bedrooms plus den, four bathrooms, decks on two levels and a patio with corridor views to Georgian Bay. Take advantage of the nearby trail systems, pool and the amenities of Collingwood. $365,000

Offered at $1,998,000

WATERSIDE BUNGALOFT WITH COURTYARD

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bright end unit with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and ample storage for gear. Large open concept living/dining/kitchen and a bonus family room loft area on the second floor, perfect for families and guests. $289,000

GREAT VALUE IN CRANBERRY Four bedroom, two bathroom unit, with large open concept living/dining room and kitchen. The unit is surrounded by mature trees and boasts a private patio. Windows, sliding door, exterior siding, decks and railing have been recently updated. $149,900

Located on a 50 foot lot in Lakeside Pointe in Collingwood, this 2,000 sq.ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with main floor master, open concept design and large oversized island in the kitchen. Perfect for the water enthusiast with nearby access to Georgian Bay. Enjoy the Bay as you walk the dog or hike / bike along the waterside trails just off the development.

Offered at $424,900

LeeAnn Matthews Sales Representative Cell (705) 446 8688 HomesofBlueMountain.com

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Locations North, Brokerage Office (705) 445 5520 Fax (705) 445 1545 330 First Street Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 1B4

Graham McDonald Direct: (705) 446-8884 Toll Free 1 (877) 960-9995 www.sothebysrealty.ca

Sotheby’s Brokerage 180 Mill St., Creemore Serving Collingwood & Wasaga Beach

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Stayner Pet Centre Page 77

Cora Couture Fashion Boutique Page 76

Beach Builders Home Hardware Page 35

The Tack Shoppe Page 76

Diamond Studio Page 86

City Stone Page 48

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Page 96 & 97

Elaine Dickinson’s Fashions Page 49

CounterToppers Page 40

Grey Heron Natural Designs Page 65

Ecoinhabit Page 45

Besse Merrifield & Cowan LLP Page 19

Shoe Tree Page 78

Dr. Hammond & Raymond Optomestrists Page 19

The Tack Shoppe Page 76

Garbutt Steamatic Water & Fire Restoration Page 39

The Co-operators Insurance Page 19

FLOORING

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS/ GALLERIES Dufferin County Museum Page 85 Loft Gallery Page 86 Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre Page 78 Meaford Museum Page 44 Regency Fine Art Gallery Page 65

AUTO REPAIRS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OK Tire & Auto Service Page 29 Kubota Page 21 Walker’s Small Motors Page 38

BUILDERS Patrick B. Coutler & Associates Page 35 Porter Skelton & Associates Page 45 Royal Homes Page 33 Scotbuild Custom Home Builder Page 48

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Huronia Alarms Page 11

Dean’s Carpet One Page 50 Meaford Carpets & Interiors Page 78 PR Antique Products Page 44

Oxford Learning Page 65

Knights’ Home Building Centre Page 77 Norcol Custom Exteriors Page 38 PR Antique Products Page 44

Trans Canada Wood Products Page 56

Winmar Restoration Page 61

FOOD/DRINK

Wrightway Renovations Page 75 & 86

Copper Blues Bar & Grill Page 29 French Voyageur Cuisine Page 80

Wood Up Inc. Page 47

HOME SERVICES

Grandma Lambe’s Page 78

Alexandra’s Wood Pile Page 86

Sisi Trattoria Page 82

Blue Mountain Vacuum Page 65

The Mill Page 82

Environmental Pest Control Page 86 Huronia Alarms Page 11

FURNITURE/APPLIANCES Foley’s Furniture & Appliances Page 40 Home Furniture Appliances Page 32 JTI Custom Cabinets & Furniture Page 68

J.D. Pest Control Page 34

Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Brad Williams Page 98 Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Doug Gillis Page 89 Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd., Brokerage Serge Crespy & Derek Crespy Page 100 Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd., Brokerage Alan Ewing, Blair Thompson, Diane Allen, Heather Stitt, Jean Rowe, Lorraine Champion, Marg Scheben-Edey, Donna Vande Beek Page 90 Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc. Chris Keleher Page 27 Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc., Brokerage Page 37, 91, 92 & 93 Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc. Karen Willison & Andres Paara Page 99

Molly Maid Page 86

Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc. LeeAnn Matthews Page 100

LANDSCAPE/GARDEN

Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage Basia Regan Page 99

Leon’s Furniture & Appliances Page 51

Blair Garden & Landscape Design Page 86

Macdonald’s Furniture & Appliances Page 52

Clarke’s Tree Spade Services Page 72

Orangeville Furniture Page 104

Garden Holistics Page 86

Pioneer Handcraft Furniture Page 49

GWT Landscape Supplies Page 56

Wayne Dziedzic Custom Upholstery Page 39

Hackstone Landscapes Page 24

Evolve Toy Store Page 78 Liam & Lauren Baby Page 65

Kitchen Painters Page 53

Clairwood Real Estate Corporation,Brokerage Sherry Rioux, Emma Baker, Karen Poshtar Page 95

Landmark Group Page 7

HEALTH/BEAUTY/FITNESS

Limestone Trail Page 44

Camelot Salon & Day Spa Page 65

Riverside Landscapes Design & Build Page 74

Royal LePage Trinity Realty Inc., Brokerage Page 94 Royal LePage Trinity Realty Inc., Cheryl Morrison & John Kirby Page 99 Sotheby’s International Realty Graham McDonald Page 100 Sotheby’s International Realty Max Hahne Page 40

Willowstone Plant Health Care Page 45

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Admiral Collingwood Place (Charis Developments) Page 103

Kalola Boutique & Spa Page 76

Abbott Foot Clinic Page 72

Leah Ann Wright, Holistic Practitioner Page 77

Beach Eye Care Page 80

Cobble Beach (Reid’s Heritage Group & Northridge Homes) Page 14 & 15

Scandinave Spa, Blue Mountain Page 67

Blue Mountain Audiology Page 66

Georgian Meadows (Sherwood Homes) Page 5

Spa Girl Page 86

Collingwood Dental Centre Page 26

Far Hills Thornbury Page 58

Stuart Ellis IDA Page 77

Dr. David Redick Family Dentistry Page 66

Lora Bay (Reid’s Heritage Group) Page 69

Nature Conservancy Page 28

HEATING/AIR/GEOTHERMAL/SOLAR

ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING

Nottawasaga Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning Page 34

Dr. Dina Ghobrial Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Page 68

Amp Champ Page 86

Quest Geothermal Page 72

EQUESTRIAN

HOME DÉCOR/DESIGN

Alpine Equestrian Centre Page 74

Antiques & Uniques Page 86

The Tack Shoppe Page 76

Cherché House of Design Page 32

COMMUNITY/BUSINESS SERVICES 97.7 The Beach/Bayshore Broadcasting Page 46 Andrew’s Copy Center Page 65 Beaver Valley Outreach Page 26 Collingwood BIA Page 22 Collingwood G&M Hospital Page 4 & 8 Frontline Breast Cancer Foundation Page 88 Meaford Chamber of Commerce Page 78

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION

Georgian Bay Cosmetic Clinic Page 73 Good Health Mart Collingwood Page 73 Goldberg Medical Esthetics Page 76

Ecoinhabit Page 45

Dr. Robert McCoppen Family Dentistry Page 28 Dr. Hammond & Raymond Optometrists Page 19 Dr. Norman Goldberg Medical Esthetics Page 76

PROFESSIONAL/FINANCIAL/LEGAL

Park Place (Parkbridge) Page 75 Silver Glen Preserve (Sherwood Homes) Page 42 White’s Bay Page 54 Windrose Estates Page 2

RETIREMENT RESIDENCES Georgian Traditions – Chartwell Reit Page 84

TRAVEL

FAD Farrow Arcaro Design Page 39

BDO Canada LLP Page 27

Apple Pie Trail Page 85

Habitat Interiors Page 68

Besse Merrifield & Cowan LLP Page 19

Blue Mountain Resorts Page 23 & 25

Hide and Chic Canada Page 41

Bluerock Wealth Management Page 47

Blue Mountain Village Page 73 & 85

JTI Custom Cabinets & Furniture Page 68

Gaviller & Company LLP Page 28

Christmas at the Beach Home Tour Page 80

Kitchen Painters Page 53

JH Rust Architect Page 38

Cottage Life Show Page 12

Leuk bij Hermas Interiors Page 49

Pace Law Firm Page 67

Ashton’s Blinds, Draperies & Shutters Page 56

Eco Adventure Tours Page 66

Meaford Carpets & Interiors Page 78

RBC Dominion Securities Page 35

Meaford Carpets & Interiors Page 78

French Voyageur Cuisine Page 80

Salnek Window Fashions & Accessories Page 9

The Co-operators Page 19

Salnek Window Fashions & Accessories Page 9

Meaford Hall Page 78

Trans Canada Wood Products Page 56

W.B. Abbott Design Ltd., Architect Page 41

Shades & Shutters Page 39

Scenic Caves Page 10 & 84

Wasaga Beach Decorating Page 48

Waddingtons Auction House Page 34

Wasaga Beach Decorating Page 48

Expedia Cruise Ship Page 65 Marlin Travel Page 65

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Photo courtesy of Leonard e. shore MeMoriaL Library, thornbury

L o o k i n g

Taking The

T

Train

rains were a major mode of transportation to get to, from and around our region in the early 1900s. This photo shows the Thornbury railway station, circa 1919 or 1920. The jitney that carried passengers from the station to Clarksburg can be seen behind the building, along with an early automobile.

Prior to the railway there were steamships plying the shores of Georgian Bay, but with the extension of the Northern Railway Company line from Collingwood to Meaford in 1875, overland travel proved more attractive.

The Northern Railway was taken over by the Grand Trunk Railway in the latter part of the 1800s, and it

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in turn was amalgamated with the Canadian National Railway in the mid-1920s.

Four passenger trains a day stopped in Thornbury: one from Meaford to Toronto at 7:20 a.m., and Toronto to Meaford at noon, making the return trip to Toronto about 1:15 p.m. The evening train from the city came through at 9:20 p.m. The trains carried passengers, deliveries and the Royal Mail until July 2, 1960, when the passenger trains made their final run. â?§ Source: Thornbury Remembered, 1887-1987, Lucilla M. Wickens, Ed., Thornbury and District Historical Society (1987).