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12 Steady As She Goes!

The local real estate market seems to have weathered the storm and the forecast is brightening for resale homes in Southern Georgian Bay. It’s still a buyer’s market, but agents are confident that both buyers and sellers with realistic expectations who stay the course will be rewarded.

By JAnET LEES

25 Staying the Course

In the aftermath of the 2009 global economic storm, new residential developments are making a steady comeback in Southern Georgian Bay.

By MARC HuMInILowyCz

29 New Homes

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75 Openings

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82 Marketplace 83 Events 86 Gallery of Realtors 95 Showcase of Fine Homes 97 Reader Buying Guide 98 Looking Back

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In my research for the real estate story, realtors actually used words like bright, buoyant, positive, stable and growing to describe our current and near future resale home market.

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ne of the things I love about editing On The Bay magazine is hearing the ‘voice’ of the writer as he or she informs our readers about a particular topic. But nothing beats actually writing a story for tuning into the voices of local sources, using their words – and the mood behind those words – to craft a story that will enlighten our readers.

I personally interviewed 17 people for this issue of On The Bay – seven realtors for our analysis of the region’s resale home market, and 10 local businesspeople for our Openings section about new and growing businesses in the area. In every case, the tone of the sources was unmistakably upbeat and optimistic about the economic climate and opportunities in Southern Georgian Bay. In my research for the real estate story, realtors actually used words like bright, buoyant, positive, stable and growing to describe our current and near future resale home market. Baby boomers continue to flock to Southern Georgian Bay as they approach retirement.

Meanwhile, young families, professionals and businesspeople are moving here to enjoy the four-season lifestyle and the many advantages and opportunities available here. These strong demographic trends, along with low interest rates, bode well for the area’s housing market for the coming year and beyond.

In the case of “Openings,” business owners were bubbly with exhilaration about their new ventures – thrilled to be able to earn a living

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doing what they love in such a fabulous location. In addition to the 10 people I spoke to, Emily Worts interviewed a further six entrepreneurs for the “Openings” section. In each case, they have found their niche, identified a need, and are moving forward with passion and dedication to fill that need for the upscale and sophisticated residents, part-timers and visitors to the area.

The stories I didn’t write also came through with a decidedly positive ‘voice.’ Marc Huminilowycz’s piece on new home developments in the area shows that developers are getting back on track after the devastation of the economic downturn, moving ahead with projects that in some cases were mothballed or stalled since 2009, and scrambling to build more homes as demand increases.

Allison Kennedy’s story about the local golf lifestyle is a testament that golf is alive and well in Southern Georgian Bay, as local clubs and courses target varying demographics, and members from retirees to families with small children continue to make golf part of their social and community life as opposed to simply an activity or “a long walk, spoiled.”

Our voices also have an optimistic lilt around the On The Bay offices these days. This issue of the magazine is our largest since Summer 2009, with more ads from more advertisers – especially from realtors and developers, but also from small businesses and new businesses who are advertising again after cutting back on marketing during the economic slump. If advertising is the ‘canary in the coalmine’ for local businesses, then this issue of On The Bay confirms the canary is back to health and singing its heart out.

Change is in the air. There is a feeling of expectation and excitement among the people of Southern Georgian Bay. How do I know? It’s in their voices. ❧

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readerS RE: GRassRoots HERoEs, WintER 2011 I recently received a copy of On The Bay and read your article. Many people have spoken to me about it and have enjoyed reading about all the things that are going on in our community. Thank you for including me in that group of individuals and for all the nice things you wrote.

Much appreciated.

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Thank you for including me in your Grassroots Heroes edition, it was an honour to be named with so many other wonderful community people who offer their time to help others.

I enjoy your magazine and look forward to each edition. I often keep articles for my scrapbook hobby, so I can go back and read them again. Our St. Vincent Women’s Institute had a tour of Ted Savill’s garden in Thornbury after your article last summer; it was great. Thanks.

There is one problem with the written article of my interview and that is an error of me as president of Meaford United Church Busy Bee unit. I am not the president of the unit (but am the treasurer). I am the president of St. Vincent Women’s Institute instead; that is where the mistake was.

The write-up of my volunteer work here in Meaford made me feel very humble and gave me an extra push to get out and do more as long as my health lets me enjoy doing this each day. It is always something I can look forward to as there are always new people to meet at Meaford Hall. This is what life is all about and the reason I was put on this earth: to help others and make my community a better place; it keeps me feeling young at heart. Keep the wonderful articles in your magazine coming as they are well written and inform the people what is going on in our communities. sheila Carmichael, Meaford

RE: opEninGs, WintER 2011 Thank you for including BRE Canada in the Openings section. Great overview of what we are all about! anne Cauley & the BRE team

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RE: DAN NEEDlEs Just reading a recent issue and saw the upcoming announcement about Dan Needles joining your writers’ stable. Congrats. I used to buy Harrowsmith just to read his closing column/page. I’ll enjoy On The Bay even more (if that is possible). l. Jacqueline Reid

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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Nick and I would like to thank you for the picture and write-up in the Openings section. We had 20 new clients our first week! It has given us the exposure we needed to jump start our new business. I would definitely recommend advertising in On The Bay to anyone starting a new business.

We will keep our ad the same for the next issue. Thanks again!

Adrienne Bringloe & Nick Cipp, Thornbury Massage and Osteopathy

One turn of the page and you will see the very first Dan Needles column in On The Bay. Winner of the 2003 Stephen Leacock Medal for humour, Dan is the creator of the popular “Wingfield Farm” plays, full-length stage comedies that have filled theatres across North America. Dan lives in Nottawa on an active farm and is a sought-after speaker for Southern Georgian Bay fundraisers and events. Dan was the back-page columnist for Harrowsmith magazine for 14 years until its recent demise.

Harrowsmith’s loss is our gain, but there is a bigger story to Dan’s agreeing to write for On The Bay. Dan’s column, “Fence Posts,” will appear simultaneously in two other quality Ontario magazines, In The Hills and Watershed. We are delighted that hundreds of thousands of Ontario readers (through our combined circulation of 90,000) will continue to enjoy Dan’s particular brand of wit and wisdom.

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or the past 30 years I’ve made a living writing about rural Ontario, which is a bit odd considering I am an immigrant to this sideroad I call home. I’m an American immigrant for my sins. I am descended from two families of peasant farmers who fled across the Atlantic in the 1600s in search of free land and spent the next three centuries roaming North America trying to figure out some way to get off the land and into some employment that offered a decent living.

My mother’s family succeeded first, in the farm implement business near Port Hope, Ontario. Hay fever drove my father’s father off an Iowa corn farm in 1912, across the border and into the tire business in Kitchener. Business was so good for both families that my parents were eventually able to give up gainful employment and turn to the theatre. Then, when we were reasonably comfortable and settled in a big house in the city with indoor plumbing and an oil furnace, my mother decided to buy another farm. It’s been a struggle ever since.

In 1955, Mother drove an hour north of the city to Dufferin County and bought a hundred acres of treeless hills that had been chewed down to the quick by sheep for more than a century. A rabbit could not have lived off that farm unless it had a job in town. The other farms on the concession road weren’t much better off. The township had been steadily losing population since the agricultural depression of the 1890s and most of the old farmhouses hadn’t seen new shingles or a coat of paint in living memory.

But there was something very attractive about that old rural community.

I loved the way the neighbours worked together and played together. It had a marvellous talent for making its own fun and it had a wonderful way of pulling together in a crisis, like a death or a fire.

Theatre people are not typically much interested in children. My parents turned me out to free-range at an early age to roam the hills of Mono Twp. with a pony and a .22 rifle. I was adopted by a group of hard-living cattle farmers who instructed me in the ancient art of hand rolling a cigarette

and driving fast on dirt roads. By the time my education was complete, the painstaking work of my ancestors had been completely undone. The city grew quickly past my powers to comprehend it. I bought my own farm, married a farm girl from the next township and settled down to a view of Georgian Bay and the life of a hunter-gatherer, or ‘freelancer’ to use the ancient Ojibway term.

Biologists tell us that edge communities, where the savannah meets the rainforest or the meadow meets the woodlot, produce the greatest diversity of species. These junction zones often contain species of each of the overlapping communities as well as some species that have become adapted specifically for living in these zones. If you’re looking for surprises in biology, this is where you’ll find it.

This publication speaks to one of those edge communities, where the town meets the country. Here we find a colourful assortment of people who, chances are, have a foot in both camps and have learned to live by their wits. They are an interesting combination of the sophisticated and the practical. They might listen to Mozart while they blow snow. They go to potluck suppers and trade seed catalogues. They use the old community hall for sustainable food breakfasts and take cappuccino makers on deer hunts.

I may be a ‘blow-in’ myself, but my wife is as native to these hills as a hawthorn root. All the men in her family limp from some encounter with a cow. She’s related to everyone between Highway 7 and Georgian Bay (from the abattoir to the arena or between the Co-op and the community centre) and my sons complain that before they ask a girl out they have to call their grandmother to see if it’s all right. She belongs to an extended network of women who were raised on a 100-yard diet and can amuse themselves in an open field. CSIS can only wish they knew as much about what happens in this neighbourhood.

For this writer and for this moment at least, the great migration has finally come to a halt. I am at home. ❧

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The local real estate market seems to have weathered the storm and the forecast is brightening for resale homes in Southern Georgian Bay. It’s still a buyer’s market, but agents are confident that both buyers and sellers with realistic expectations who stay the course will be rewarded.

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“Our market here is very diversified,” says Marg Scheben-Edey, broker with Re/Max Four Season Realty in Collingwood, cautioning against making blanket assumptions about the region as a whole.

Buoyant! That’s how one local real estate agent describes the resale home market in Southern Georgian Bay, while others use words like positive, stable, improving and growing. There are vast differences across the region, with some areas faring better than others, but overall the outlook is encouraging.

While headline news about economic uncertainty due to global unrest has led to some skittishness on the part of potential buyers, the market is riding a wave of optimism thanks to lower interest rates, the number of baby boomers moving toward retirement, our recreational lifestyle and the coattails effect of Toronto’s bubbly real estate market.

BehinD The numBeRs The stats don’t tell the full story when it comes to understanding the current state of the resale home market in Southern Georgian Bay, so On The Bay turned to local experts to help put the numbers into perspective.

“They say there are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics,” says Desmond von Teichman, owner of Royal LePage Locations North and Royal LePage All Real Estate Services. “Overall the market was flat; the interesting notes come when you get behind the general numbers.”

Year-to-date figures from the Georgian Triangle Association of Realtors (GTAR) show that home sales for 2011 decreased by two per cent compared to 2010 while conversely, 2011 dollar volume rose marginally and average home prices have increased. Looking at the fourth quarter results, it’s obvious that the trend is moving more strongly in a positive direction than the annual sales figures would suggest. MLS sales activity in Collingwood, Clearview, Blue Mountains, Wasaga Beach, Grey Highlands and Meaford posted a healthy gain of 16 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2011, while fourth quarter sales volume reflected a 13 per cent increase over fourth quarter 2010 volume.

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Unit sales below $250,000 increased 15 per cent over the same period last year. The hottest category overall was the $250,000 $499,999 price range, with a 21 per cent increase, while the $500,000 - $999,999 category rose by six per cent and sales of $1 million-plus homes showed no change.

This year is off to a rousing start. Volume was up 30 per cent in January over January last year. “As a broker – and this is anecdotal – I have not seen so many multiple offer situations in a short period of time as I have seen in the last six weeks,” said von Teichman. “We certainly are not chasing the Toronto market, but things seem to be improving nicely at this early stage of the year.”

January also showed a favourable sales-to-listing ratio, improving over the same month in 2011. Then sales took off in February, netting the highest sales level of any February since 2008. There were 128 sales in February; an increase of 23 per cent over January and 9.4 per cent higher than in February 2011.

Listings are up 9.9 per cent year-over-year. February marked the sixth consecutive month where sales for the month exceeded those recorded for the same month the previous year. While sales dipped slightly in the $1.5 million-plus range, there was an uptick in the $1 - $1.5 million bracket.

Douglas Fraser, president of the GTAR, says the vigorous fourth quarter of 2011 and the solid start to the new year are cause for optimism. “Our market here in the Georgian Triangle is strong,” says Fraser. “We’ve had pretty good increases in our figures. Most areas are experiencing good activity – in fact, in most cases better than last year – and we’re certainly encouraged that this activity is happening.”

Regional DiffeRences Some other eye-openers come to light looking at differences across the region in 2011. Collingwood and Wasaga Beach showed the strongest demand, with MLS sales activity up eight per cent versus 2010. Home sales in the Blue Mountains were essentially flat, and activity in Grey Highlands and Meaford were down 21 per cent and 25 per cent respectively. Clearview showed a modest increase of just over one per cent.

“Our market here is very diversified,” says Marg Scheben-Edey, broker with Re/Max Four Season Realty in Collingwood, cautioning against making blanket assumptions about the region as a whole.

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On the upside, low interest rates were and continue to be a positive influence on the resale home market. “The Bank of Canada has indicated they are not going to be increasing their rates in the near future, which impacts mortgage rates,” says Fraser.

per cent of homes sold in Wasaga Beach so far this year were under $250,000. “Any product that is [priced] over the average home sale in that specific area is always more of a challenge to sell. I share with my clients that the higher their home is above the average for their area, the less buyers we have to pull from.”

Influences by a large reduction in the number of personnel at the military base, whereas that had little impact on other areas. In Blue Mountains, there is a big difference in market forces between, say, buyers of recreational or investment condos at the mountain compared to single-family buyers in Thornbury.”

Chris Keleher, a realtor with Royal LePage All Real Estate Services in Collingwood, agrees. “Those numbers represent monumentally different markets,” says Keleher. “The homes in our region have an incredible variation in attributes and location.

The bottom line is that you cannot paint this whole region with one brush.”

Pricing and demand also vary widely across the region. In Clearview, the majority of home sales are in the $225,000 to $275,000 price range, says Jonathan Knight, broker/owner of Re/Max Clearview Inc. Brokerage. “It appears that affordability is the main reason this price range represents the majority of sales in our area.” Adds Max Hahne, broker with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada in Creemore, “The higher end is gaining momentum, although it is still the smaller percentage of overall sales.”

In Collingwood, sales are most consistent in the $300-$700,000 price range. “Lower income buyers are tightening up, and higher [income] ones are directly affected by the overall economic conditions and perceptions,” explains Keleher, adding potential buyers who earn mid-range to hefty corporate salaries “are the safest, and are making vacation home purchases.”

According to Michelle Seip, sales representative with Re/Max of Wasaga, the average home price in Wasaga Beach in 2011 was $276,000, compared to $289,000 in Collingwood, $293,000 in Clearview and $552,000 in Blue Mountains. She adds that over 60

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A number of modifying factors impacted the local real estate market in 2011. On the downside, the global economic outlook painted a bleak picture. “People watch the news and see that Europe is in a tailspin,” says the GTAR’s Fraser. “They are hearing that Canada is not as affected as the States with what happens globally, so that gives them a bit more confidence, but certainly the global news is making people more cautious.”

Price was another factor. “Houses that were perceived to be over-priced did not get the throughput of houses that were perceived to be correctly priced,” says von Teichman, pointing out that the local real estate market is largely discretionary. “Most of our buyers do not HAVE to buy, they WANT to buy. Therefore, they can afford to be patient and study the market. It was a buyer’s market in 2011 and price mattered.”

Even more significant than the price itself is pricing the individual property realistically. “The area is in a renewal phase, especially with cottages, condos and homes from west Collingwood to Thornbury,” says Keleher. “Newer homes and condos and fully renovated ones are selling more quickly, and making the older, tired-looking listings seem like a bad value. It seems fewer and fewer buyers are willing to pay for a home that needs $50-$200,000 to bring it up to speed, because there is still excess inventory, and they can always find a nicer place. With so many people buying a second home, they do not want to spend time fixing it up once they buy it.”

It is important to note that only one in three homes listed for sale actually sell. In our area in 2011, one in five homes put on the market were sold.

“The main change we are seeing in the past year is people

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aging boomers aren’t the only ones interested in owning a home in southern Georgian Bay. On The Bay coined its own term back in 2006 – NATS (Naturally Attracted Thirty-Somethings) to describe young professionals who are attracted to Southern Georgian Bay because of the amenities and quality of life.

swallowing the fact that their home, cottage or condo, that they paid too much for in 2001-2007, is not going to have had a massive increase in value, if it has had any at all,” continues Keleher.

“With sellers swallowing this fact, we are seeing more and more homes listed at a price that can be justified, and thus more homes selling for close to list price. This gives both buyers and sellers some confidence. Sellers have been afraid to price their home reasonably, as the trend was that an offer would come in at 75 per cent of list price. So, they would price it 25 per cent higher than market value and cross their fingers. These homes would sit on the market.”

On the upside, low interest rates were and continue to be a positive influence on the resale home market. “The Bank of Canada has indicated they are not going to be increasing their rates in the near future, which impacts mortgage rates,” says Fraser. “They’re saying slow growth in the first part of 2012 and faster growth towards the end of the year. But that’s nationally – in this area I see steady growth happening throughout the year.”

This bodes well for ongoing affordability and sustainability in the local real estate market for the next year or more.

demogrAphicS Baby boomers continue to be attracted to Southern Georgian Bay’s four-season recreational lifestyle. “The baby boomer continues to play a part in our success here because they’re either retiring or thinking about retiring,” explains Fraser. “I’ve talked to a number of people who are thinking about buying up here now and then retiring up here in a few years. In Wasaga Beach there are still people wanting the summer homes, and Creemore is certainly a place where there are upscale homes and new developments. When you think that you can be in the city in an hour and a half and if you live in Toronto it can take you an hour and a half to get downtown, this area is very attractive as a place to ease into retirement.”

The boomers who look to Southern Georgian Bay are active, educated, sophisticated and urbane. Many of them start out by renting in the area, then buy a weekend home or condo, and finally move here full-time upon retirement. Others purchase homes here and rent them until they are ready to make the move.

“They are not sure where else to put their money and in the meantime the tenant is paying their mortgage,” explains Anita

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Lauer, of Chestnut Park Real Estate in Collingwood. “Now, that’s a smart move.”

Another new trend at play: people who are retired and have purchased homes in the area to be used during the week. Lauer calls these folks “weekers.”

“They still have social commitments in the city and prefer visiting the Georgian Triangle when the weekend crowds have left,” says Lauer. “They’ll tell you they have the best of both worlds – the theatre on Saturday night and a 5x7 pass during the week.”

But aging boomers aren’t the only ones interested in owning a home in Southern Georgian Bay. On The Bay coined its own term back in 2006 – NATS (Naturally Attracted Thirty-Somethings) to describe young professionals who are attracted to Southern Georgian Bay because of the amenities and quality of life.

“We’ve had numerous young couples with kids who are heading out of the city,” notes Lauer. “They love the lifestyle up here and, given the freedom of the Internet, are able to work from home.

Employers are also more flexible and people are willing to earn a little less in order to gain quality of life. No more spending hours in the car only to have no time left with your family.”

Others become business owners in the area, catering to the varied needs and tastes of the afore-mentioned sophisticated boomers. This, in turn, makes our area even more attractive to urbanites looking for the rural/small-town lifestyle, while having access to the same high quality of amenities, products, services and restaurants they are used to finding in the city.

Advice For SellerS The first, and arguably the most critical, move is to hire a realtor.

Find one who knows the market in your area and can help you make an informed decision about pricing your home realistically.

“Interview your realtor,” urges Desmond von Teichman.

“Ask questions. Make sure they are willing and able to meet your expectations of them. Make sure they have a plan. Most importantly, make sure it is a good fit for you. You need to work with and trust your realtor.” His best advice: “Demand professionalism. Demand progressive ideas. Demand personal service.”

Chris Keleher agrees. “Your goal should not be to list your home and hope, but to sell your home,” says Keleher. “Make sure it is well represented by someone very knowledgeable about your home, the region, your neighbourhood, etc. Make sure it is marketed with more

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Make sure they are willing and able to meet your expectations of them. Make sure they have a plan. Most importantly, make sure it is a good fit for you. You need to work with and trust your realtor.” than an MLS listing and some pictures.” He adds video is key, and he cautions, “A video is not a picture that has been zoomed in and out of. Nor is it a series of pictures stitched together. Don’t mislead or overrepresent your home with wide-angle-lens pictures.”

Next, price your property accurately and realistically, reflecting current market conditions.

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It’s not about what you need or want for your home; it’s about what buyers are willing to pay. “Pricing to the market is most accurately achieved by consulting with an experienced real estate professional with a high regard to emerging trends and conditions and if need be, assisted by accredited and licensed appraisers that can help quantify historical data,”

says Max Hahne. “It’s a science, not a guessing game.”

Finally, if you are serious about selling your home, make sure your home and property are ready to show and ready to sell. “Sellers need to understand that they are competing with many other homes for sale, including new product showcased through model homes,” says Marg Scheben-Edey. “They are often wise to consult with a reputable home stager to put their home in top form.”

Adds Michelle Seip, “A seller has to think like a buyer and use their experiences from looking at properties themselves to better prepare them for when their home will be shown.”

Advice For Buyers Again, a knowledgeable realtor who understands the local market can be a valuable resource. “Get someone who can provide you with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision, not the sales pitch needed to convince you this is the time to buy,” urges Keleher. “When you think you know a significant amount, ask more questions.”

Price is just as important when you’re looking to buy a home as when you’re looking to sell. “When you’re buying a home, you don’t want to overpay,

and generally when you’re buying a home you’re going to want to know what other homes sold for in the area – comparables – to decide whether the price is reasonable or not,” says the GTAR’s Fraser.

“Certainly, we go through a similar process when we’re working for a buyer as when we’re working for a seller.” Again, it’s important to be realistic – even the best realtors are not miracle workers. “Somebody may be looking for a waterfront [home] for $150,000 – well, that doesn’t really exist,” says Fraser.

That old saw about location, location, location is especially applicable in growing communities like ours, where planning changes come about quickly, notes Marg Scheben-Edey. “Things like zoning of abutting properties, planned road changes, proposed new developments and things like wind turbines or quarries all can affect their future resale values and enjoyment of the property. They are well advised to work with a realtor who has a demonstrated knowledge of planning and community initiatives in the area.”

Finally, make sure you trust your realtor to help you through today’s more complicated process of negotiation and due diligence. Notes Max Hahne: “As a buyer there is no fee, so why not find the best, most experienced agent to help you?”

What the Future holds All of the agents we interviewed said they anticipate continued, stable, steady growth through 2012 and into 2013. “The future is bright,” enthuses Michelle Seip.

Adds the GTAR’s Fraser: “With continued low interest rates and continued confidence in the economy, I think we’ll continue to see things improve in 2012. The momentum has started!”

Given the aging population and the many attractions of the Southern Georgian Bay lifestyle, our region is “only in the infancy of its growth,” says Chris Keleher. “The market here will mature and grow, and we will see many more growth cycles as things move forward. Once we get over the scars from the initial growth cycle and bubble that occurred from 2000 to 2006, moderate growth will continue for years to come.”

Desmond von Teichman concurs. “The demographics speak for themselves. This is going to be a very active market for many years to come. I don’t know of a better place to live, and people are figuring this out every day.”

After all, when it comes to location, Southern Georgian Bay has it in triplicate. ❧

Given the aging population and the many attractions of the Southern Georgian Bay lifestyle, our region is “only in the infancy of its growth,” says Chris Keleher. “The market here will mature and grow, and we will see many more growth cycles as things move forward.”

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ost developers and builders in Southern Georgian Bay would like to forget the past three years. The devastating economic crisis of 2009 eroded the investments and retirement savings of prospective buyers, while the introduction of the HST added a significant 13 per cent premium to the cost of all new homes valued over $400,000.

New home sales plummeted and progress stagnated. Fortunately, most of the region’s developers managed to persevere and stay afloat.

Fast-track to the first quarter of 2012. As with the rest of Ontario, new home developments in Southern Georgian Bay are moving forward again, albeit at a leisurely but steady clip, due to a number of economic factors: a slower pace of job and income growth partially offset by record low mortgage rates, cautious optimism with financial and credit markets, and a robust real estate market in the GTA.

According to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, 2011 housing starts in urban Ontario were up by almost 14 per cent over 2010, “defined by a buoyant high-rise condominium sector.” While January 2012 single detached starts were virtually unchanged from January 2011, “multiple” residential projects were up by over 100 per cent. A drive along the Gardiner Expressway through downtown Toronto confirms this statistic.

Walls of condos on either side have all but obscured views of Lake Ontario and the Royal York Hotel, once a prominent downtown landmark.

Developers and builders in Southern Georgian Bay would agree that the Toronto market is closely tied to our region. What happens in the city economically affects us here. Fortunately for the local economy – including new home developments, real estate, business and municipalities – Southern Georgian Bay continues to be a desirable

ABOVE: Collingwood’s Shipyards development reports steady sales, with 90 per cent of phases 1 and 2 sold out, some inventory units available, and phase 3 offerings currently in pre-sale. Primary customers are retired and semi-retired, with some younger family residents who use their homes as weekend cottages.

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ara Parsons of The Fram Group, developers of The Shipyards in Collingwood, reports that sales are steady, with 90 per cent of phases 1 and 2 sold out, some inventory units available, and phase 3 offerings currently in pre-sale. Due to the economic upheavals over the past few years, The Shipyards have kept unit prices on new releases unchanged, while continuing to offer buying incentives such as special pricing on existing inventory, “$0� closing costs, substantial retail upgrades and no condo fees for one year on certain units.

Parsons describes the Shipyards’ primary customers as “empty-nesters� – retired and semi-retired – with some younger family residents who use their homes as weekend cottages. She believes prospective buyers are coming to shop the area’s “over-abundant and varied� selection of new home offerings, purchasing according to their wish lists. “Local housing is a supply-and demandmarket,� says Parsons. “As the market improves, there will be more homes to fill the void. New developments with no built product are facing a challenge gaining a toehold in this competitive market.�

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ne brand new development that has been garnering a great deal of attention lately is determined to make its mark in the region. Windfall Mountain Homes counts among its financial partners Replay Resorts headed by Joe Houssian, the founder and CEO of Intrawest prior to its sale in 2006. Located on Mountain Rd. south of Osler Bluff Rd., this 148-acre community promises small pockets of early Georgian Bay-inspired residences surrounded by trees, with 35 per cent of the site devoted to green space.

According to broker Gerry Wayland of Village Realty, designs for 37 homes (ranging from 1,500 to 2,200 square feet) and a community social centre are complete and in the hands of prospective buyers. The project is scheduled to go to market this spring with construction beginning in the fall. Although not yet officially announced, Wayland estimates the average cost of Windfall homes will be in the neighbourhood of $550,000, which he calls “a price point that fits the area perfectly.�

When asked for his opinion on why some residential developments in Southern Georgian Bay have stagnated since the recession, Wayland blames costs that were too high and amenities that were too far away. “The ‘ostentatious house’ almost died in 2009,� he says. “People nowadays aren’t willing to pay over $1 million. They’re looking for a maximum of 2,000 square feet with granite counters and modern features for around $600,000.�

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eanwhile in Collingwood, a large pit at the corner of Hurontario and Hume streets stands as a testament to a development that stalled not for economic reasons, but for political ones. “Five years!� exclaims Admiral Collingwood Place developer Steve Assaff, whose project, initiated in 2006, was approved by one Town Council, rejected by the next, and finally given the blessing of both the Town and the County of Simcoe – well, almost.

Local heritage advocates had been calling on Council to respect the Town’s Heritage District bylaw, which limits new development to three storeys. Admiral Collingwood Place has now been approved for six storeys, with 127 residential suites and 27,000 square feet of commercial space. Many Collingwood business people and residents are, however, in favour of the project and would like to see it finally get under way. Last January, a support rally featured six speakers and drew a crowd of 350 to 400 concerned Collingwood downtown business owners and residents.

Assaff admits to being both pleased and humbled by the outpouring of community support. “I am very optimistic that the project will begin this spring and we can re-launch our sales and marketing efforts full-tilt,� he says, adding, with a sense of humour, that community expectations will be enormous. “Look at the empty stores. We need to have more people walking around and shopping. We need this project. It’s the right thing for the right time.�

Editor’s Note: As we went to press, the deadline for an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) had expired. Finally, after five years, the Admiral Collingwood Place development can proceed.

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ABOVE: The brand new Windfall Mountain Homes development has been getting lots of buzz around the region. Located on Mountain Rd. south of Osler Bluff Rd., this 148-acre community promises small pockets of early Georgian Bay-inspired residences in the $550,000 range, surrounded by trees and green spaces. The realtor for the new development says the days of the “ostentatious house” are over and people are looking for a maximum of 2,000 square feet with high-end features for well under $1 million.

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ast of Collingwood in the Town of Wasaga Beach, recently identified

by Statistics Canada as THE fastest growing community in Ontario, one developer has not only created a collection of new homes, but a complete 95-acre “town centre” featuring a revitalized main street, restaurants, major retailers and services, an integrated residential area, and a recently-approved 20,000-squarefoot Wasaga Beach Public Library.

Stonebridge Town Centre offers local residents virtually every amenity they could ask for, including special events and concerts on-site. The adjacent residential development, Stonebridge by the Bay, features homes inspired by 1920s Wasaga Beach and Cape Cod architecture, along with nature trails, parkland and easy access to the beach.

According to Mark Crowe of Stonebridge, sales of the project’s bungalows and two-storey villas have been brisk despite the challenging economy, with 135 homes built in the past two years alone. He describes the majority of Stonebridge residents as age 55 to 65, moving there from outside of the region, mainly from the GTA. About 65 per cent of Stonebridge buyers plan to live there full-time.

Crowe credits the success of Stonebridge to a solid foundation with all approvals, securities and infrastructure in place. “Buyers are cautious these days,” he notes. “They need to know that something is going to happen. We built our amenities up front, which helped our credibility enormously.”

Despite economic setbacks over the past few years, residential developments across Southern Georgian Bay are moving at a steady pace. An unprecedented quantity and variety of residential choices continues to attract eager boomer and young family buyers, primarily from Ontario’s urban centres, looking for a relaxing weekend retreat, a family home in a safe and active community, or an ideal place to retire within close proximity to Canada’s largest urban centre.

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oug Sider, vice president of sales for Reid’s Heritage Homes, believes new home sales in Southern Georgian Bay will continue to grow steadily for the remainder of the year and beyond.

Reid’s and its subsidiary, Sherwood Homes, are currently selling homes in four Southern Georgian Bay communities – Georgian Meadows and Silver Glen Preserve, both in Collingwood, Lora Bay just west of Thornbury, and Gates of Kent in Meaford.

“Reid’s projects here are moving steadily and keeping pace with the market,” says Sider, noting that more than 50 visiting families passed though the Silver Glen community over the first weekend of March Break this year.

While no one can predict the future in these tentative economic times, most developers in Southern Georgian Bay envision a cautious but stable market in 2012, with tremendous promise in the longer term. “It’s all about lifestyle, and we have it all here,” says Sider. “This is the place to be, and we’re in it for the long run.” ❧

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Far Hills Thornbury (See advertisement page 67) Developer: Siljon Far Hills Location: 30 Beaver Street, Thornbury Stage of Development: Completed # of Units: 87 units in total comprising 39 townhomes (15 sold) and 48 condos (4 sold)

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Target Market: A mix, from the weekend crowd and young families to retirees Telephone: 705-445-5454 Email: anita@themoviegals.com, barb@themoviegals.com Website: www.themoviegals.com

Georgian Glen 519-599-1210

Lora Bay (See advertisement page 17) Location: North side of Highway 26, approximately 4 km west of Thornbury, 7 km east of Meaford.

Stage of Development: Masters Collection, Cottage Collection and Clubhouse Collection Amenities: The Golf Club at Lora Bay; 60 per cent of the site is ‘green space’ with deeryards, wildlife corridors, nature preserves and two miles of the Georgian Trail ideal for hiking or biking. In winter, 7 km of groomed cart paths at The Golf Club at Lora Bay are ideal for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The Lodge at Lora Bay is a recreation/meeting space, a children’s play area, library and gathering/meeting spot. Also available to all residents is an indoor pool and fitness studio. Future plans include additional commercial spaces and tennis courts. The beachfront is perfect for picnics, swimming, volleyball, fishing, kayaking and canoeing.

Price Range: Masters Collection $461,500 to $696,600 (1,202 to 2,903 sq.ft). Cottage Collection of 23 single detached homes $353,600 to $396,600 (1,210 to 2,163 sq.ft).

The Villa collection of 12 units $497,900 to $596,400 (1,639 to 2,798 sq.ft).

Target Market: Active boomers (‘Zoomers’) and families with kids involved in skiing, equestrian or golf Telephone: 226-665-0180 or 1-877-696-8984 Email: info@reidsheritagehomes.com Website: www.lorabay.com On The Bay

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Windfall Mountain Homes (See advertisement pages 22-23) Developer: Georgian International/RePlay Resorts Ltd./Westerkirk Capital Location: Mountain Road, Blue Mountains – one-minute drive to Blue Mountain Resort Stage of Development: Pre-Sale (going to market Spring 2012) # of Units: 37 single family homes in the Initial Collection (609 units over the next 10 to 15 years including single family and semi-detached)

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Collingwood Admiral Collingwood Place (See advertisement page 10) Developer: Charis Developments Ltd. Location: One Hume St., Collingwood Stage of Development: Selling phase # of Units: 127 residential condominium suites Amenities: 7th Floor rooftop common area with fitness room, social room, outdoor area with water feature, fire pit, barbecues and stunning views of Blue Mountain & Georgian Bay Price Range: from $259,900 to $1,000,000 in sizes ranging from 800sq. ft. onebedroom suites to 2,500sq. ft. three-bedroom Penthouse suites. Prices include underground parking space and HST. Target Market: Those wishing to live in downtown Collingwood able to walk to everything the downtown has to offer, from shopping, banking and dining to cultural and sporting events.

Telephone: 705-445-8885 Email: info@theadmiralcondos.com Website: www.theadmiralcondos.com

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Georgian Meadows (See advertisement page 15) Developer: Sherwood Homes Location: Corner of 6th Street and 10th Line, Collingwood Stage of Development: Phase 5 and 6 offering traditional and Craftsmaninspired designs.

# of Units: 438 lots for single family detached homes on 36-foot, 40-foot and 50-foot lots (400 sold).

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Price Range: Phase 5 – $254,150 to 377,400 (1,246 to 3,048 sq. ft.). Phase 6 – $258,150 to $381,400 (1,246 to 3,048 sq. ft.)

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The Shipyards (See advertisement page 19) Developer: Fram Building Group and Slokker Real Estate Group Location: Waterfront, downtown Collingwood Stage of Development: Phase 2 built; starting Phase 3 # of Units: Approved for maximum of 720 townhomes and condominium suites (90 per cent of built product sold) Amenities: Resident’s fitness facility with pool, hot tub, workout area and concierge to be completed in Side Launch Building #2, Waterfront park extending from the foot of Hurontario Street along the shoreline to a naturalized shallow water habitat at the western boundry. Access from this point to the Georgian Trail. Future daytime docking facilities will allow boaters access to Collingwood’s downtown Price Range: Condo suites from $249,900.00 for 1,184 sq. ft. up to 1,795 sq. ft. Side Launch buildings starting at $439,900 (both buildings have elevators, underground parking and beautiful finishing features). Townhomes start at $339,900 for a minimum of 1,400 sq. ft. with a variety of different floor plans to choose from, up to $719,900 for 3,242 sq ft. with four-car underground parking Target Market: The largest purchaser segment is the 45+ range, many empty nesters either retired or still working in the GTA and using the property for vacation purposes until retirement. Weekenders and families who choose the carefree, “lock and leave” lifestyle Telephone: 705-446-2626 or 877-446-2626 Email: tparsons@framgroup.com Website: www.theshipyards.com

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Silver Glen (See advertisement page 15) Developer: Sherwood Homes Ltd. Location: Highway 26, just beyond Cranberry Trail West, Collingwood Stage of Development: Phase 1 & 2 # of Units: 174 two-storey condominiums and bungalow townhomes (57 sold) Amenities: Future recreation centre, pool, splash pad, walking trails Price Range: $253,900 to $459,900 (1,359 to 2,260 sq. ft.)

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Collingwood/Clearview Stage of Development: All lots are building permit-ready. One model home complete and available. One model home under construction with July 2012 completion # of Units: 43 1-2+ acre single family residential lots (four sold plus two lots with model homes by Stone Custom Homes) Amenities: Two tennis courts, walking trails, stream, pond, volleyball court and horseshoe pit. Family social membership to Oslerbrook Golf & Country Club included with purchase of lot Price Range: Lots available from $175,000 to $425,000 ranging from 1 acre to 2.24 acres. Completed model ‘The Breckinridge’ is 3,810 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, three-car garage, 25-foot vaulted ceiling in great room, main floor master & ensuite. For sale at $1,295,000. Model under construction, ‘The Edge,’ is 4,569 sq. ft, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, three-car garage, 25-foot vaulted ceiling in great room, main floor master & ensuite. For sale at $1,495,000 Target Market: Families for recreational and/or principal residence, semiretirement, retirement Telephone: 705-444-7653 OR 1-800-265-3949 Email: info@LushRealty.com Website: www.WindroseValley.com

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Stonebridge by the Bay (See advertisement page 28) Developer: Stonebridge Building Group Inc. Location: Main & River Road, Wasaga Beach Stage of Development: Phase III and IV homes are now for sale and under construction, with some homes already occupied. Phase IV owners will start moving in July. Phase V will offer double-car garages in raised bungalow loft designs. # of Units: 353 condo freehold, condo bungalows and two-storey villas (Phase I and II are sold out, Phase III is 80 per cent sold and Phase IV is 60 per cent sold) Amenities: Pool & cabana, 2.1-km on-site walking trails, private waterfront, private beach clubhouse with lounge and fireplace, 22.75 acres open space parkland and ponds, extensive landscaping and boulevard tree lined streets, plants, steps to Town Square, walk to shops and services, as well as the world’s longest freshwater beach, Wasaga Beach. The adjoining Stonebridge Town Centre hosts free weekly concerts in the Music Pavilion, as well as a series of music festivals throughout the summer. Community events such as Snowman Mania, Santa’s Castle and local fundraising events are held in this vibrant, friendly neighbourhood.

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onestly, I don’t think there’s a thing that I’d change,” says kristen Vermeulen about her delightful house tucked on a quiet waterfront crescent close to Collingwood. she is sitting contentedly in her stylishly cosy

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living room, infant son on her lap, gazing out at Georgian Bay. “My husband Chris and I were living in a century home in downtown Collingwood but had always wanted to live on the water. We thought it would take years to find a place we could afford.”

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ABOVE: The classic black and white kitchen was designed and built by Brad Appleton from Singhampton. The counter is antique brown granite and, above it, two lanterns from Restoration Hardware. All appliances were purchased at Macdonald’s Furniture in Meaford.

RIGHT: A sliding barn door made from leftover floorboards and hung on salvaged hardware separates the mudroom and office from the main living area.

The two lantern-style lights over the kitchen island, also chosen for their ease of cleaning, boost the glamour quotient of the classic kitchen.

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ut luck intervened and a great opportunity came up in June 2010. A real estate friend called about a waterfront lot with a tear-down cottage and a gentle slope of grass leading down to a sandy beach. The Vermeulens put in an offer the same day. Then began the process of planning and building their dream home.

They contacted David Craig of Stelldar Ltd. in Creemore and followed up with visits to his three references. All his clients, the people he had worked for, were so welcoming and enthusiastic, the couple saw this as a good sign.

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It’s this contrast of rustic elements against clean, uncluttered spaces that gives the home such personality.

“David took care of everything,” enthuses Kristen, “from the design of the house to acting as general contractor during the construction – he even helped carry our king-size mattress upstairs when we were moving in! He gets credit for everything.”

But some of the credit also goes to Kristen and her sense of design. She wanted to create a simple, neutral palette, a contrast to her former vintage house with its coloured walls. Since she quickly tires of colour, she chose classic black and white as her starting point, knowing that hits of colour can always be added.

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Architectural design, David Craig, Stelldar Ltd., Creemore Walkway and waterfront deck, Tier-1 Products Inc., Beeton Backyard landscaping, patio and fire pit, front yard landscaping, walkway, stone steps, Sharp Image Group, Collingwood Patio furniture, The Bay, Yorkdale Shopping Mall Patio lanterns, Restoration Hardware, Bayview Village Front yard landscaping, Greentree Emporium, Collingwood

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Hardwood floors, banisters and ceiling beams, PR Antique Products, Meaford All tiles throughout the house, Stone Tiles, Toronto Area rugs, Elte, Toronto Paint, Robinson’s Paint & Wallpaper, Collingwood All Cabinets, Brad Appleton Kitchens, Singhampton All Countertops, Stonecraft Canada, Vaughan Sinks and faucets, Rona, Collingwood Blinds, California Shutters & Blinds, Wasaga Beach

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Design/build, Brad Appleton Kitchens, Singhampton Appliances, Macdonald’s Countrywide Furniture, Meaford Lights over island, Pottery Barn

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TOP: The wall colour throughout the house is Benjamin Moore Dove Grey and the trim Oxford White. Sconce lighting and a beechwood console table grace the entranceway.

ABOVE: “I wanted some pizzazz for the stairs to contrast with the dark floors,” says Kristen about the graphic black and white carpet runner. The wood floors are all reclaimed hemlock.

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ABOVE: The master bath features a classic double-sink vanity and open glass shower. It is separated from the dressing room by pocket doors.

RIGHT: Two homemade floating shelves hold an array of family photos in the master bedroom. French doors open to a terrace overlooking Georgian Bay.

is reclaimed hemlock from local barns. The same barnwood (from PR Antique Products) was used for the mantel and overhead beams. The sliding barn door that separates the mudroom and office from the main part of the house features old square nails that were found in a barn. It’s this contrast of rustic elements against clean, uncluttered spaces that gives the home such personality.

“When people come to the house they’re amazed that we have kids,” says Kristen, mother of two-year-old Mirabelle and five-week-old Ben, “but it’s all a matter of hiding things away.

I use a lot of bins and baskets to gather up the clutter.” The Vermeulens shopped locally for things like the appliances from Macdonalds in Meaford, but also online from stores like Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware. Their goal was a house that looks good but is also kid friendly.

The rooms feature accents like cowhide rugs, which Kristen notes are very easy to clean. Coffee wipes right off. “I guess when you think of it,” she muses, “cows are roaming around in mud all day.” White slip-covered sofas (from Robin Bruce) may not be everyone’s first choice with kids, but again, Kristen finds that stains come out easily. The two lantern-style lights over the kitchen island, also chosen for their ease of cleaning, boost the glamour quotient of the classic kitchen, designed and built by Brad Appleton of Singhampton.

The second floor of the 3,000-square-foot house has four bedrooms, - one for each child, a guest room, and a master bedroom that enjoys the same water view as the living room and opens to a spacious terrace where Kristen dreams of doing yoga on summer mornings. A reading corner features a comfy chair and ottoman and a dazzling pendant light in the shape of a star. A walk-in closet and large bathroom complete the master suite.

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house that looks disproportionate to the lot. They also preferred a walk-out at ground level to the garden deck and patio because, on most summer nights, they eat outside. So they eliminated the basement and, when the children are older, they will likely convert an upstairs bedroom to a playroom.

One major decision the couple made when building this home was to “do it all at once.” In their former house they coped with ongoing renovations for years and every weekend was spent working on the house. The Vermeulens both work from home running an online investment newsletter business. This time they

One major decision the couple made when building this home was to “do it all at once.” In their former house they coped with ongoing renovations for years and every weekend was spent working on the house.

decided that “time is more precious,” so they wanted to get it finished and enjoy living in it right away.

Asked what was the most challenging aspect of building the house, Kristen is quick to say “the lighting.” Yet her choices are so bold and dramatic, they add greatly to the overall appeal of the

ABOVE: Viewed from the street, the 3,000-square-foot Vermeulen home sits comfortably on the lot.

LEft: Night lighting was chosen to enhance the waterfront property.

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“Don’t tell your customers you’re professional. Show them.” house. “You almost have to work backwards with lighting,” says Kristen, “because you have to make choices about where you want outlets and fixtures before the drywall, before you have rooms or furniture. I think we moved the ceiling plate for the fixture over the dining table three times. It was impossible to decide where it should go before we had a table.”

Landscaping is often the overlooked last item in a house-building budget. But the sloping, grassy lot needed to be reconfigured to suit the family’s needs, so Kristen and Chris hired Sharp Image Group, a local landscaping firm, to make a plan for their waterfront property.

The requirements included a flagstone patio with hot tub. “Chris is an Olympic hot-tubber,” says Kristen with a laugh, “and he insisted on having a large in-ground and very deep tub.” There’s also a fire pit with a sandy surround where the children can play, a grassy area for tossing a ball, and a long wooden boardwalk built on adjustable steel legs that extends out to Georgian Bay. A breakwater wall created from large rocks helps define the spaces and protects against high water.

All summer the Vermeulens’ waterfront is a hive of activity. Chris kite surfs with friends right from their dock and they often head out with masks and flippers to the sunken shipwreck Mary Ward, which lies just offshore. On summer evenings, with the fire pit flickering and the sinking sun adding a rich glow to the horizon, the couple reflect on their good fortune. “We love it here – we even have swans in our little bay,” adds Kristen.

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pring is, without question, one of the most exciting times of year. there is nowhere this optimism and anticipation is better felt than in our gardens.

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pile active again. Layer your kitchen scraps with carbon – like straw and leaves – to get it going. The ‘gold’ at the bottom will make all the difference in this summer’s beds. Once the plans for your garden beds have been drawn, you can prepare beds for planting by topping them up with this rich compost.

“In the spring there is so much work inside and outside that needs to be done that there is a tendency to skimp, but you’ll pay for that later on,” says Carol Ormsby, owner of Ormsby’s Garden Centre in Meaford. “If I don’t take the time to put down good compost or triple mix, I can tell within a month. The soil dries out and the flowers don’t do as well.” Compost and fertilizer will help your shrubs, trees and annuals thrive, says Ormsby. “It is work, but your gardens will realize you are adding extra nutrients to the soil. You’ll be able to see the results of that work.”

You can add to your soil the old-fashioned way, says Ormsby, by layering topsoil and manure and mixing in some peat, or you can purchase prepared soil mixes and all-purpose fertilizers. This year Ormsby’s Garden Centre is carrying a product with hen manure from Quebec. It is a natural material and will perform as effectively as popular commercial varieties like Miracle Gro, she says.

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Natural alternatives can help in other areas of your garden as well.

“With the onset of so many chemicals being banned, there are a lot of insects out there you can’t get rid of,” says Ormsby. She suggests a dormant oil-lime sulphur spray to be used on over-wintering pests.

Spring is a good time to deadhead the perennials that have provided seeds and cover to birds and wildlife over the winter. Especially in mild winters, like the one we just had, this detritus can also be home to unwanted disease and bugs.

March or April, depending on temperature, is a good time to apply such sprays.

“This kills any over-wintering insects or disease and is especially beneficial to roses, flowering shrubs and fruit trees,” says Ormsby. Although these sorts of sprays won’t prevent new insects from moving in, they prevent established bugs from thriving and are, therefore, a step in the right direction.

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Weeding

While you are cutting back dead foliage, get rid of the weeds that are beginning to rear their unruly heads. Getting weeds before they start to seed is key to a more enjoyable time during summer months with less time spent weeding your garden.

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“For me it’s the wait-and-see approach,” says Rupke. “Poppies look a bit like thistles and will seed themselves. You can pull them out where you don’t want them, but be careful pulling weeds in areas that you do want these flowers. It’s up to the gardener what and where to pull.”

Mulching your beds in the spring by spreading layers of newspaper and covering them with compost is also a great way to keep weeds from sprouting.

To Prune or Not to Prune

Although many think spring is a good time to prune shrubs and trees, in our climate it is best to be patient, advises Rupke.

“Everything in the garden has its own schedule,” she says. “Some plants start to grow when it’s cool and some like a fair amount of heat. A mistake people make is they start ripping perennials out because they’re not showing growth.

Be patient; some won’t show growth until the end of May with the real heat, like some of the big ornamental grasses.”

Although some plants, like perennial hibiscus, may look like dead sticks until the end of May, it doesn’t mean there isn’t life left in them.

“A good rule of thumb for pruning flowering shrubs is to prune after they have flowered,” says Ormsby. “Although there probably are exceptions, this is a good rule to follow.”

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If you have a lawn, it can be raked to help aerate the soil. Ormsby also recommends fertilizing as early as April with a fertilizer high in nitrogen.

“Within a month a good quality compost can be applied and then grass seed appropriate for your area added to thicken the lawn,” she says. “The more grass there is, the less room for weeds.”

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Essential to your garden are all the beneficial critters that call it home.

Washing out your bird and butterfly feeders helps avoid harmful moulds. Bird boxes should be cleaned to avoid pests like mites. While you’re at it, build some new bat and bird boxes to encourage new visitors to your garden.

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This is a good time of year to evaluate which plants worked (or didn’t) in years past. If you had success with perennials, you can divide them (if soil is warm enough) and spread the wealth. If they didn’t fare well, get rid of them.

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Invest in some new plants, especially ones native to our area, and ask your local gardening centre of any species that are invasive or problematic in our area and avoid purchasing them or pull them from your garden.

Spring is the time to buy perennials or trade with friends, but it may still be too early for annuals. Some hardy cool-weather veggies like peas, beets, onions and leaf lettuce can be put in after the last frost. Others can be started in a sunny windowsill.

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Spring can be wet and summers dry. This is the perfect time to harvest the spring rain bounty by installing rain barrels around the perimeter of your home.

These barrels are invaluable to the environment, to your pocketbook and to your garden. Take rain harvesting a step further and try designing a rain garden that captures water runoff from your house.

Have Fun!

It’s helpful to think of gardens as playgrounds for adults, and like playgrounds, gardens are much more fun when there aren’t too many rules to follow.

Thankfully, gardens are also mercifully forgiving. The best advice for spring gardening may be the simple truths we tend to overlook – get out there, get your hands dirty, learn from your neighbour, share what you can, indulge your imagination and, most of all, have fun! ❧ On The Bay

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Viewed from above, the sitting area of this converted barn is large yet cosy, with an adaptable seating arrangement. The sophisticated rural look of the barn interior was achieved with help from Dean-Cadman Interiors, a Toronto design firm.

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he living room is the focal point in any home. It’s where the family gets together to relax and unwind. It’s where friends gather to celebrate.

Next to the kitchen, the living room is arguably the most important room in the house. But what makes a great living room?

First, let’s consider the things that don’t work in a living room. Uncomfortable furniture. A lack of side tables to place a drink. Too much furniture – or too little. No reading lights. Too much distance between sofas and chairs, making conversation difficult. Cluttered table tops. Nowhere to put up your feet. No easy flow through the room. Seating that faces away from a view, or other focal point.

The good news is that all these design faux pas can be remedied by following designers’ rules for space planning. They suggest thinking carefully about how you use the room. Is it an adult-only space for quiet reading and gathering with friends? Is it a family room for watching TV? Does it serve many purposes and have to be flexible? These are all questions you can ask yourself and then determine the best way to make your living space work.

The shape and size of the room can present challenges but, again, design tricks can help overcome them. For designer Katherine Arcaro of FAD Design, one of the most common design dilemmas is creating warmth in large open-concept great rooms with high vaulted ceilings. “You have to create the illusion of pulling the ceiling down to create a three-dimensional space.” says Arcaro, “and then warm it up with texture, large artwork and lighting.”

Here we feature a group of inviting spaces, all different, but all planned thoughtfully to meet individual needs and expectations – and to create a haven for people who live there.

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The space is large enough to have two focal points. One is the sloping wood slat wall that divides the living room from the master bedroom. Contained within the horizontal slats is a double-sided fireplace. The view through a vast wall of windows is also a focal point and can be seen from anywhere in the room. At night, well-positioned floor lamps add softness to the space and also provide task lighting for reading. Finally, a wood fire gives the room a warm glow.

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AN OPEN CONCEPT When your living room has views on all sides it makes sense to keep the décor neutral and minimal and let the countryside get all the credit. For this house, built on a hilltop surrounded by apple orchards, the owners chose an industrial esthetic, featuring lots of glass, steel and stone. But for warmth, they added honeycoloured beechwood beams and floors (salvaged from an old barn). Unadorned windows take full advantage of the surroundings.

“I didn’t want a lot of stuff in the house,” says the owner, who followed a designers’ rule and did some careful editing so that ‘things’ wouldn’t overwhelm the space. Here, the clean, crisp look of simple white cotton slipcovers on the sofas and dining room chairs makes the living space both approachable and relaxed.

AN ENGLISH COUNTRY MOOD For Vanessa Lee, “hostess extraordinaire,” the space planning started when she built the house. “I love having people around and I want to be able to see my guests from anywhere on this floor,” says Lee, whose open ground-floor space works whether she’s home alone in front of the TV or having a party for 90 people.

“One of the décor dilemmas in room planning is where to put the focus,” notes Sharon Allan of Van Allan Designs. “Usually it’s the fireplace or the window view. In this sunken sitting area they’re both in the same place.” The Rumford fireplace, built of drystack stone, has tall windows on either side that look out to the ski hills.

Another goal for Lee was to walk in the front door, not see stairs, and have a clear sight line to the garden. So she planned the dining area with double French patio doors opening to a multi-level deck and private garden. In summer, with the doors flung open, there’s an easy flow from inside to outside – perfect for entertaining large groups.

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ABOVE: This airy open-concept living/dining space easily accommodates as many as 60 people for a party. The owner wanted peaceful, simple and spare. All the sight lines are specially designed to take advantage of the surroundings. With no privacy issues, the windows are uncovered.

BELOW: In this English Country room, striped chenille slipcovers on the sofas, the honey tones of the barnwood floor and the patina of antique pine furniture give the house an old-world flavour, even though it was built in 1998.

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ABOVE: This living room, with its comfortable slipcovered seating arranged around a gas fireplace, is a perfect gathering spot. The rugs anchor the room and provide a sophisticated element that contrasts well with the whimsical artwork and pottery.

This generously sized sitting room on the ground floor soon become everyone’s favourite place to gather. Slipcovered sofas face the fireplace, while French doors lead out to the garden.

A COMFORTABLE GATHERING ROOM Several years ago artist Sue Tupy and her husband Richard Filion tore a dilapidated pantry off the back of their century farmhouse in Clarksburg and put up a two-storey addition. This generously sized sitting room on the ground floor soon become everyone’s favourite place to gather. Slipcovered sofas face the fireplace, while French doors lead out to the garden. The couple chose a light colour scheme but grounded it with a richly patterned area carpet and added art and antiques to give it character.

To contain all the essentials for family living, they built a wall of custom cabinetry with a central gas fireplace. It provides closed storage for electronics as well as display shelves for books and Tupy’s pottery. Whitewashed wood floors and white walls offer a neutral backdrop for the artist’s vibrant acrylic paintings.

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Great Living Spaces 10 tips from designers to make living rooms truly ‘liveable’ 1. Make it welcoming. A place you really want to go into, sit down and relax. Natural elements add to a relaxing atmosphere.

2. Use nature as a design source. All the colours you see outside can be used inside. Change accents, like toss cushions, throws and flowers, for each season.

3. Well-proportioned furniture is the key to comfort. A rule for sofas and chairs is, keep it deep – choose seating you can actually ‘curl up in.’ Down, if you can afford it, adds an extra sensual element.

4. Let in the light. During the day nothing beats sunlight streaming through windows. Leave windows unadorned if you have a private view.

5. Lighting is more important than most people think. At night, to make a room inviting, put lights on dimmers and use lots of lamplight and candles. Put good reading lights next to comfortable chairs. Avoid dark pockets. Create mood with lighting.

6. Layering textures gives a room character. For instance, put hefty patterned toss cushions on the sofa. Add a colourful throw to an armchair.

7. Original art and antique pieces of furniture give a room character. As do books – pile them on tabletops or include a book shelf in your room plan.

8. TVs are part of life now. No need to hide away the flat screen – place it for TV-watching comfort.

9. If the room consists of light colours, anchor it with an interesting carpet.

10. Group furniture for easy conversation areas. For every seating area have a table and lamp.

Colleen Wittlin and Mary Norris of Cherché House of Design in Thornbury have spent years helping homeowners create rooms that are fresh and interesting - but also very workable. When it’s the main living area, they pay close attention to the owner’s style. As they put it, “A living space is all about making you feel good, whether it’s traditional, modern, or rustic country. The feeling is ‘aaaha, I’m home.’”

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ABOVE & BELOW: This room was designed with a more minimal look to be more spacious yet also more useable. At one end a down-filled sectional sofa faces both the flat-screen TV and the view, and a second sitting area in front of the fireplace features a grouping of upholstered swivel chairs. In keeping with the tailored, minimalist theme, the room is carpeted in a wool check that resembles a man’s suiting material.

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In this case, the room had a dated colour scheme that didn’t blend with the adjoining rooms, too much furniture making it feel congested, and most of the seating faced away from the view. The ceiling seemed low because of dark overhead beams. Without making structural changes, the design team gave the room a complete facelift and reorganized the space into two distinct and workable conversation areas.

A seamless background was created by painting everything - including the baseboards, trim and ceiling beams - a soft gray, and carpeting the floor in a wool check that resembles a man’s suiting material. Although the palette is neutral, touches of coral add colourful accents and the sink-in comfort of down sofas and chairs make the room welcoming. Elements like a group of swivel chairs in front of the fireplace, a cushioned window seat and a kilim-covered ottoman offer the promise of relaxation.

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olf has become more than just a game in southern Georgian Bay; it’s a lifestyle. With so many quality clubs to choose from, it’s a golfer’s market. Whether you’re an experienced player, a new golfer looking for an active retirement community or a young family sharing your love of the sport with the next generation, it’s easy to find the perfect club for your golf lifestyle. With every club offering a slightly different product, a different experience, and ultimately, a different lifestyle, the choice is yours. no longer exclusively a gentleman’s game, local courses are filled with aspiring juniors, busy families, active retirees and young professionals, often playing side by side and sharing a mutual respect for the sport, the game and the beautiful southern Georgian Bay views from our many spectacular courses.

The Golf Community

“Coming down lora Bay drive and seeing the water, it always fills me with such a great feeling of home,” says shirley Baird. it was that same water view that stopped shirley and her husband, Ritchie, in their tracks back in 2007. The couple – originally from the Montreal area – were looking for a waterfront retirement property in ontario. Having seen the signs for the lora Bay model homes, they took a detour that changed their lives.

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“once we saw the Bay, that was it,” explains Ritchie. The couple visited the sales office, toured the property and learned that several new lots were on the market. After walking the area and savouring the view, the Bairds knew precisely which lot they wanted … and quickly learned that it was sold. A few months later they received a call to say ‘their lot’ was back on the market. They bought the lot, hired builder steve Garrow of design 2000 (a fellow lora Bay resident), and built their dream home in the heart of this golf community. They moved into their new home in 2009 and have never looked back.

“We’re retired, so when we moved here, i wanted to play more golf … but i am still trying to figure out if i really like the game,” laughs Ritchie, to which shirley adds, “i like it more than he does.” The couple plays several times a week, joining in both the scheduled mens’ and womens’ days at the club. Rather than moving for the golf experience specifically, the Bairds chose lora Bay for the thriving community that was quickly growing up around the course. “The golf ended up being a bonus for me,” admits shirley. “it was something new for me to try and another way to stay active in the lora Bay community.” The couple describes the course as ‘slightly forgiving’ and have even headed to south Carolina in the winter months to help keep up their game.

After living in the city, the scheduled social activities at lora Bay’s lodge were one of the main attractions for the Bairds. “Where we lived before, you never

ABOVE: Georgian Bay Club members relax on the deck and enjoy the 19th hole at the Georgian Bay Club.

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ABOVE: Although Ritchie and Shirley Baird never pictured themselves living on a golf course, Lora Bay has provided a sense of community they have come to love.

ABOVE: Lora Bay residents connect with neighbours and friends at their regular Friday night meet-and-greet social.

“The majority of the members live in the community, which gives the club a special feel and a great sense of togetherness,” explains Prest. “A wider range of people are joining as more and more people come to the area for summer and winter recreation.” saw your neighbours,” explains Shirley. “Here we have the meet-and-greet every Friday night. I am part of the social committee. We get together and plan events for the whole community and their family members. To walk down the street and have people know you, it’s such a change coming from Montreal. I love it.”

There are several other bonuses to living on a golf course, say the Bairds: Someone else cuts your grass, there’s lots of open space for walking and snowshoeing, and there’s an abundance of wildlife, at times right on your doorstep.

“We have a lot of new families with young children moving in. The school bus picks up nine kids now,” explains Shirley about the changing face of Lora Bay. “A lot of people are moving up from Toronto. It’s a very diverse community.

Everybody has a different story because everybody chose to move here. They didn’t come here because they had to work; they came here to live. It was the best move we’ve ever made.” According to Lora Bay general manager Steve Prest, the community is expected to grow to over 1,000 homes in the coming years. “The main amenities are the golf course, clubhouse and adjacent lodge – the main gathering place for residents for social events,” says Prest.

He has seen the golf membership at Lora Bay grow and change in recent years.

“The majority of the members live in the community, which gives the club a special feel and a great sense of togetherness,” explains Prest. “A wider range of people are joining as more and more people come to the area for summer and winter recreation.”

The club is semi-private, with both members and the public golfing and using the clubhouse together. There are several membership options for midweek and full seven-day play as well as a one-year introductory membership. With a great blend of couples, active retirees and weekenders, it’s an increasingly diverse membership.

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community with views of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment to the east,” says Prest when asked to describe Lora Bay. “New this year at the club is a GPS system on all golf carts to guide players around the course with yardage measurements off the tee for their next shot and for information around the green.

The five sets of tees inspire players of all ages and abilities: 5,096 yards, 5,663 yards, 6,213 yards, 6,664 yards and 7,105 yards from the back tees.”

Prest says the community aspect of Lora Bay is a key selling feature for prospective members and residents. “There is a great sense of community at Lora Bay, and this will only increase as we grow,” explains Prest. “Whether they are golfers or not, the Lora Bay residents are a very social and outgoing group who are involved in their community, and also involved in many charitable organizations in the area.”

Another “golf community” in Southern Georgian Bay can be found at Cobble Beach in Owen Sound. The picturesque waterfront village offers views of the linksstyle fairways and greens on the golf course. The village integrates detached homes, villas, townhomes and luxury estates into pedestrian-friendly, environmentally sensitive settlements, while the Nantucket-style clubhouse is Cobble Beach’s social, recreational and gastronomic heart, providing a place to socialize with fellow residents or entertain family and friends.

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For Fiona Green, a perfect summer morning starts with her grandson waking her up for a 7 a.m. tour of the Georgian Bay Club’s pristine course. With a coffee on board the couple’s golf cart (the carts are a complimentary perk for homeowners in their first three years), the Greens cruise the course before it gets busy with

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the morning golf crowd, waving at the groundskeepers and watching for deer.

“Just living here, I tell you, I pinch myself,” laughs Fiona. She and her husband, Jim, are about to celebrate 40 years of marriage, and like many others, they were drawn to the Southern Georgian Bay area for its four-season activity. After renting in Collingwood, owning in Thornbury and later renting right across the street from the Georgian Bay Club, the couple bought their dream lot above The Georgian Bay Club and built their current home, beside a wooded ravine that separates them from the 11th and 12th holes.

But their Georgian Bay Club experience started long before that. In fact, the Greens invested in the club before the ground had even been broken. “Seeing is believing,” admits Jim, “but my friend suggested that the quality of the group involved was going to lead to one of the better clubs in Ontario. I trusted him. Fiona and I walked the area to see if it made sense, because there was nothing here but fields. We decided yes, as long as it’s well managed, it would work. Eight years later, it’s exceeded our expectations. It was a bit of a leap of faith but it’s totally paid off.”

Before buying into the Georgian Bay Club, the Greens were members at the Meaford Golf and Country Club. “Fiona loves golf; I like golf. There is a difference,” laughs Jim, who plays two or three times a week to Fiona’s three or four games. “Eight years later I enjoy this course as much as the first time I played

The Greens are part of the community that has grown around the Georgian Bay Club, but they also enjoy its informality and relative privacy. “There’s a great July 1st with fireworks. On and off the course, it has been a great experience.” it,” he adds. “It’s a difficult course. The fairways are open so your first shots are pretty forgiving, but after that it’s difficult, particularly as you get into the greens – they tend to be narrow and the greens are challenging. It lets you hit a nice drive away but after that, you better get going.”

After being club members for three years, the Greens began to eye up a heavily wooded lot that bordered the course. “You had to use your imagination,” recalls Fiona. “It was completely overgrown but you could see the potential.”

But, similar to the Bairds at Lora Bay, the Greens’ dream lot was sold. When it later became available, the couple bought it within 24 hours and their custom build began soon after.

“We have made so many friends through the club,” explains Fiona. “There’s the element that this is ‘the club,’ but the people who golf here are incredibly down to earth. There’s not a nasty soul around and we’ve made a lot of friends here. That’s what encouraged us to say, ‘hmm…’ Our dream lot came open and we liked our club. We just loved being here; that’s when we decided to build.”

The Greens are part of the community that has grown around the Georgian Bay Club, but they also enjoy its informality and relative privacy. “We have our privacy but we are close to our friends; there are seven or eight social gatherings a year,” says Jim. “There’s a great July 1st with fireworks. On and off the course, it has been a great experience.”

The club encourages community involvement via the Georgian Bay Club Foundation. Fiona has been involved since the Foundation’s inception. “We’ve been very, very successful,” she says proudly. “We’ve designated funds to the General & Marine and Meaford hospitals, and then we have a 25 per cent discretionary amount. We’ve helped the clinic in Thornbury as well. It’s all local and it’s all for the health and well-being of our communities.” The couple also billeted players during the three-year tenure of the Ford/Wayne Gretzky Classic, with Fiona volunteering on course helping The Golf Channel crew.

With two young grandchildren who visit regularly, the Greens have been pleased to see the club encouraging young members and focusing on player development with the continued growth of the Academy golf school. “Getting the kids more involved is a total positive,” explains Jim. “The focus has always been on the family, but it’s now looking more to the next generation. That’s an evolution of the demographics.”

Steve Prest, who is the general manager at the Georgian Bay Club as well as The Golf Club at Lora Bay, expands on this idea. “We are very proud to have developed the Golf Academy at The Georgian Bay Club, which is open to the public

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slerBrook Golf and Country Club has the reputation for being one of the area’s finest golf clubs. With the deep green of the Niagara Escarpment as a backdrop and the rich blue waters of the Georgian Bay shoreline ever present, we have some of the most breathtaking vistas in the region.

ABOVE: First drawn to the area for its four-season recreation, Jim and Fiona Green later fell in love with the Georgian Bay Club. When their dream lot became available near the course, they knew they’d found the ideal spot for their retirement residence.

Owned and operated by its Members, for its Members, this stunning Graham Cooke designed championship course provides an uncompromised golf experience through its design, some of the best practice facilities in Canada and its caring and professional staff.

Our striking clubhouse is fully equipped for all of your dining and entertaining needs. Whether it is a quick snack and a beverage after golf or a more refined dining experience, our patio provides a magnificent panoramic view of Georgian Bay and there is no finer place to socialize and enjoy friends and family.

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and provides PGA Tour-quality instruction and programs for golfers of every description,” explains Prest. “Especially growing now are the Academy’s junior programs, including year-round programs for athletes aspiring to compete on the provincial and national level. The ultimate vision is to develop The Academy in much the same way as the National Ski Academy developed here in Collingwood.”

The course opened for play in 2004, with the clubhouse opening in 2005. That same year, Golf Digest Magazine recognized the Georgian Bay Club as the best new private course in Canada. The guests private club is for members and their guests only, with both midweek and full membership options. A limited number of introductory memberships are available for those considering full membership.

In contrast to Lora Bay’s future as a 1,000-home community, The Georgian Bay Club features just 41 secluded custom home sites in three enclaves. Starting this year, construction will begin on an additional 50 private villa-style residences along the 10th fairway.

Prest says the club’s membership roster includes both full-time residents and weekenders, many with established second homes in the area. More and more, members are moving to the area on a full-time or part-time basis. “As the membership continues to grow, it is great to see so many families with young children joining the club and learning the game at our Golf Academy,” comments Prest. “We a have a wide range of members, from families to active retirees, singles and couples, and already in some cases, three generations of family members, much like the private ski clubs.”

As for the course itself, Prest describes it as “a fun and great test of golf for all players.” With multiple tee decks and large fairways, every player can find the course layout that is most enjoyable for them. The five tee decks range from 5,100 yards to over 7,100 yards from the championship tees, and new this season are a set of junior tees for mom and dad to enjoy with their aspiring young golfers.

The green side bunkers and large undulating greens make for a challenge, as you must think your way around the course on every hole.

With an eye on how membership is growing and changing at both Lora Bay and The Georgian Bay Club, Prest says the future looks bright for the Southern Georgian Bay golf lifestyle. “With so many great options for golf in Southern Georgian Bay, the future of golf and the golf club lifestyle has never been better, and there is definitely something for everyone.”

As a new Club, we are still looking for Members and for 2012 we have reduced our Initiation Fees. We offer the incomparable combination of quality golf and competitive rates. There’s never been a better time to join!

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ABOVE: When Alex and Ann Rothwell first joined the Mad River Golf Club they were recently engaged. Now, with five children in tow, the Rothwells still enjoy the club and its new familyfriendly offerings every weekend. Pictured with Alex and Ann are Jackson, 10; Katie, 9; Paige, 7; and twins Harris and Julia.

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When Alex and Ann Rothwell joined the Mad River Golf Club, they were young professionals working in finance in Toronto. Newly married, the couple bought a home in the Creemore area in 2000 and fell in love with Southern Georgian Bay’s year-round recreational opportunities.

Back in 1995, Alex had accepted an invitation from a business school friend to play a round at his father’s club: The Mad River Golf Club. At that time, the idea of a family – much less a family of five – was a distant glimmer for the Rothwells.

The couple tried an introductory membership in 1998 and after one year, decided to opt in based on their great experience at the club.

“I absolutely fell in love with the course,” recalls Alex. “I thought, and still think, it is one of the best courses I have ever played anywhere. Ann is from a golfing family also, so we’ve played a lot of golf around the world. Mad River truly is a premier course.”

There are no homes on the Mad River property itself, so the club draws its membership from Creemore and the surrounding hills and communities.

In their early years as members, the Rothwells came north every weekend, golfing Saturday and Sundays. “As young professionals living in the city with no kids, it was a great way to spend our weekends in the summer,” recalls Ann. Fast forward to 2012: The Rothwell family is still making the trek to their second home in Creemore every weekend, but now they bring along their five children, who range in age from five to 10 years old. The children ski at Devil’s Glen in the winter, play tennis and enjoy local riding lessons in the summer months and are gradually becoming part of the larger Mad River Golf Club family.

In their time at Mad River, the Rothwells have seen the membership demographics change. “When we first joined, there weren’t many families with young kids,” says Ann. “Now, 10 years later, it’s evolved to meet the needs of families like ours. The board has done an amazing job of making it a true multigenerational family club that encourages sons and daughters and grandkids to become playing members. They’ve followed through with programming. All our kids are golfing now.”

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TOP: Jules Fabbri (second from left), daughters Nicole and Samantha, and Dane Buttenar enjoy lunch on the patio at Mad River Golf Club on the August long weekend, 2011.

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The older Rothwell kids are active in the junior summer camps, and last summer, the family’s five-year-old twins took part in the toddler day camps.

The eldest son, Jackson, 10, is now playing 18 holes with his friends, and actively competes in tournaments for his age group. He’s recently graduated from the junior tees to the ladies’ tees. “There is a real open-mindedness to letting kids play on the course with their moms and dads so long as golf course etiquette is maintained and pace of play is not disrupted,” explains Alex. “In Jackson’s case, he is a good enough golfer that he is allowed to go out with others at his level and play the course. It speaks to the culture of the club. Two or three years ago, they introduced kids’ tees and it’s been handicapped for kids with kids’ scorecards, which helps maintain pace of play. The club is here to help give them a good experience and a positive introduction to the game.”

For the Rothwells, Mad River’s policies have made weekend visits to the club an integral part of their life. “I don’t think we would have gotten the same use out of the club,” remarks Ann. “Instead of becoming the part of our lifestyle that it is, it would have become something we wished we could do more, like we did before we had a family. It has turned out to be the other way around. It’s become part of the reason why we are drawn to the area, and that’s great.”

For Alex and Ann, who have been avid golfers since their 20s, the course never loses its appeal. “The greens are truly world class,” enthuses Alex. “You need to be able to get off the tee with accuracy, and approach shots and wedge play are key as well. A number of the greens are quite small, so you need to have a good short game and be handy around the greens. The greens are quite challenging, so you need to be able to putt. That is not to say that the course is too difficult. It’s fair and it’s a great challenge. And it’s incredibly well maintained and manicured.

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Higgins has watched the membership evolve over the years. “Back then, you were looking at people in their mid 50s and early 60s joining the club,” recalls Higgins.

“In the last four to five years, the majority of owners are under the age of 50, and in many cases in their early 30s. They’ve made the commitment to the area a lot sooner. Back in 1991, the member was thinking, ‘I’ll retire up here in about 10 years.’ Whereas the 30- to 35-year-old is coming up with their kids and saying, ‘This is where I want to be now and in the future.’ They are joining the ski clubs as well as the squash club; they are finding something for everyone and including golf in their lifestyle.”

Higgins describes the atmosphere at Mad River as low key, and the Rothwells concur. “It’s really just a big family here,” explains Higgins. “Ninety per cent of our membership sales still come through referrals, which is why we’ve had such a change in our demographic.

Once we started getting younger people into the club, they were bringing in other friends and introducing their friends to the area.”

Mad River’s popular junior program is a response to those changes. “We’ve really invested a lot of our energy into developing juniors here,” says Higgins. “We had very few juniors opening day, and this year we had a record number of 140 juniors in camps.” Camps run in July and August and are open to members’ children and grandchildren. A Tiny Tots camp also gives the youngest golfers a chance to get into the game.

“Mad River was built on the idea that it would be good for every level,” says founder Ray Richards.

“The key is making sure you pick the right tee for your handicap. I wouldn’t say it’s overly strategic, but it’s definitely a shot-makers’ golf course. The golf course gives you certain challenges that you must complete

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to score extremely well. If you can’t do those, then you have to figure out another way to get the ball on the green. Our members absolutely love it. Every time we talk about even minor changes, everybody asks: ‘Why would we change anything; we love it the way it is.’ It was developed for everyone from beginners to established players; the key is to pick the right tee.”

Choosing A Club

There are many other quality community-based clubs throughout Southern Georgian Bay, all within a short drive of your home. Competition is alive and well, with each of the local courses offering a different experience to an ever-changing demographic of members. The result is a true golfer’s market, where golfers can choose the course and membership that best suits their needs.

In its sixth year, OslerBrook is a relatively new private 18-hole golf club with about 380 members. As the market gets more and more competitive, general manager Steve Elliott is finding creative ways to bring in new members. While most members are in their 50s or 60s, Elliott has been reaching out to juniors and local high school students. Last year, the club offered junior memberships and gave local high school teams access to the course. As a result, OslerBrook saw enrollment in its summer camps double and its Golf Academy thrive. “There is a movement afoot to try and grow junior golf,” says Elliott. “It’s the future of the sport.”

OslerBrook also focuses on keeping the course playable for members as they age. “With six different tee sets to choose from, the distance can shorten up along with your game,” explains Elliott.

He describes the entire course as very walkable

– an important feature for lifelong members.

Located within the Town of Collingwood, the Blue Mountain Golf and Country Club is a picturesque, affordable 18-hole, semi-private golf club. The course features a very walkable layout with well-manicured tees, greens and fairways designed to provide an enjoyable golf experience for all handicaps of golfers.

“Our members choose BMGCC for its excellent value,” explains general manager Jim Malley, “It is conveniently located, walkable, always in top condition and is designed with the ninth hole returning to the clubhouse. The club is well managed, has minimal debt and features friendly, service-oriented staff.”

Like many local courses, BMGCC offers a variety of programs for juniors, ladies, men and seniors that are a great way for new members to integrate into the club. The clubhouse and patio provide a great place to socialize with an exceptional view of the course and its Niagara Escarpment backdrop.

“Southern Georgian Bay is an extremely attractive retirement destination for Baby Boomers,” says Malley. “Many in this generation are already golfers or plan to take up the game as part of their retirement recreation lifestyle. The area is now attracting golf package enthusiasts as well, and between retirees and golf visitors, there’s a solid future for golf in Southern Georgian Bay.” Located just outside Nottawa, Batteaux Creek is another golf option. With a steadily growing membership, Batteaux Creek offers both social events and top-quality course conditions. Retirees make up the bulk of the membership, with most living nearby on either a full-time or part-time basis. “There’s a constant influx of people from outside the area, and particularly the GTA, moving to Collingwood,” explains general

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manager Paul Mickalko. Catering to seasoned players and new golfers, the course offers five sets of tees and a full practice facility.

With a core group of retired members, Duntroon Highlands Golf Club is known as the Jewel on the Escarpment. Located just minutes from Collingwood and overlooking Georgian Bay; Duntroon Highlands offers an affordable option with no initiation fees. “Annual dues are reasonably priced and the course is well maintained, with many new improvements in the last five years,” says Duntroon Highland’s Debbie Sampson, “If you haven’t experienced Duntroon recently, you will be pleasantly surprised.”

In operation since 1934, The Meaford Golf & Country Club is still growing and changing to meet member’s needs. With a membership consisting of mainly retired golfers, the club is encouraging more ladies and juniors to try out the course. “We are making more forward tee decks on a number of holes, so golfers get a better break than they currently do,” says the club’s Mary Alderdice, “Our course is relatively difficult, and although our ladies and juniors are excellent golfers, it would be nice not to feel you have to be on top of your game on every hole you play.”

There is a great deal of camaraderie among the leagues in Meaford, making it a very social option. “The golfers look forward to seeing whom they are paired with for league play each week. Our Tuesday senior men’s and Wednesday men’s club leagues are full of good-humoured banter and fun-filled competitions. We also have a Tuesday evening ladies league, Wednesday morning learning and practicing golf league, a Thursday morning 18-hole ladies league and a 9-hole couples league on Friday evenings. If you want a golf buddy, playing in any of these leagues is a helpful introduction.”

Other community-based and resort clubs in the Collingwood/Nottawa area include Cranberry Golf Resort and Monterra Golf Course at Blue Mountain. Wasaga Beach also houses several top-notch golf courses, including Wasaga Sands Golf and Country Club, Marlwood Golf and Country Club and the Links at New England Village. At the other end of the region, Stone Tree Golf and Fitness Club is located just south of Owen Sound.

The future of the golf lifestyle in Southern Georgian Bay looks promising as local clubs adapt to their changing membership and recreate themselves to meet the needs of these new golfers. Whether you want to live on the course, near the course or within a short driving distance, there are plenty of options to choose from.

With a plethora of choices, an unparalleled level of quality, and one of Canada’s most beautiful scenic backdrops, there is no better place to live the golf lifestyle. ❧

ABOVE: Laird White, The Georgian Bay Club’s head teaching professional (at rear), takes a group of junior golfers to the next hole.

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ABOVE: Herma Vegter-Petrie in her eclectic new store in downtown Collingwood called Lëuk. The shop carries linens as well as women’s clothing, jewelry, French perfumes, candles and light fixtures. Lëuk also offers fresh flowers and bridal bouquets along with a bridal registry.

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THE BLUE MOUNTAINS Danfield Antiques

Dan Field has been collecting antiques for dozens of years. Once an organic greengrocer in London, Ontario, Field was encouraged by a 90-year-old customer to indulge his hobby. Heeding his mentor’s advice, Field began a year-long intensive appraiser’s course and switched career direction. He and his wife, Susan Armer, found the perfect home for his new career in Thornbury. “We looked all over the province, and we fell in love with this area,” says Field.

The couple opened Danfield Antiques in one of Clarksburg’s historical buildings, which housed the local print shop in 1870.

Ontario furniture is what Field calls his “big love,” especially Jacques & Hay, the nineteenth century Toronto cabinetmaker. “I have a friend who is a descendant of the Jacques family and she wrote her doctorate on this,” says Field.

“We trade information back and forth.” Field carries Jacques & Hay in his store and on occasion is called out to identify pieces.

The shop also has a wonderful collection of art from Cape Dorset, Baffin Island and more primitive folk art like hooked rugs and carvings. Another passion for Field is ceramics and he has an impressive collection of English art pottery.

At Danfield you will also find architectural antiques like windows and doors.

“This is not a typical antique store,” says Field. “It’s a throwback to what antique stores were about.” Today, says Field, many antique stores focus on collectibles like vintage lunchboxes and motorcycle parts. Danfield is more about ‘things with a purpose.’

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Basement flooding can be catastrophic, causing thousands of dollars in property damage, loss of personal possessions and serious health risks posed by toxic mold. To protect homeowners and their investment, Thornbury-based Georgian Basement specializes in basement flood prevention.

Owners Ray Noel and Paul Prevost say they started the company “in response to a high demand from homeowners for effective protection against basement flooding due to sump pump failure.”

With 35 years’ experience in the construction industry, Noel was inspired to develop and patent a better system to meet the demands of his customers. The result is a unique product called the ‘BFG Control.’ “This unit can effectively operate three sump pumps and two alarms,” says Prevost. “All this equipment can easily fit in a regular sump well without any modifications. This is the only system of its kind in North America and is manufactured locally.”

He adds Georgian Basement Systems is “dedicated to giving homeowners peace of mind from basement flooding.”

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DURHAM Home Watch Canada

As a weekender in the area since 2004, Nigel Osborne was always worried.

“We were absent during the week, so I wished I had a business like Home Watch Canada that I could have called on to check the place after a storm or just to make sure everything was okay – we had some ‘unwelcome visitors’ a couple of times.”

Now that the Osbornes live full-time in the region, Nigel has started the very business he yearned for as a part-timer. Home Watch Canada offers regular, frequent visits to do exterior property inspections – checking for any forced entry, weather or storm damage and making sure the home is secure. Osborne also offers interior service – making sure pipes haven’t burst in extreme cold weather, letting service people in and out, etc. “It’s the kind of routine thing you take for granted when you live in the city and you’re in your house all day, but when you’re not here all the time, what are you going to do? Neighbours are great – you’re lucky if you have really good neighbours – but after a while you just don’t want keep imposing on your neighbours.”

Based in Durham, Home Watch Canada serves the entire Southern Georgian Bay region. “One of my innate abilities is my eye for detail – my wife says I notice things no-one else notices,” notes Osborne. “I’m a very private and very secure person, so these things are important to me and I think they would be important to other people. People are spending a lot of money on a property that is soon to be their only home, and they want to look after it. My purpose is to make it look like somebody’s home.”

Service available year-round throughout Southern Georgian Bay RR4, Durham 519-369-1677 (home & office) homewatchcanada.com

COLLINGWOOD Camelot Salon & Day Spa

Carol Spooner was practically born with a pair of scissors in her hand. “I cut all my hair off when I was three,” she laughs, adding, “My mother was a hairdresser before me.” After 30 years as a hairstylist in this area – the last six spent working at other local salons – Spooner has opened Camelot Salon & Day Spa in downtown Collingwood. “I had my own business years ago, and I’ve just been working for other people for six years since I closed my business,” Spooner explains. “It just was the right time and the right thing.” She adds: “I’ve had the great fortune of having the best clients and friends follow me continually for 30 years, which keeps me going.”

Spooner is joined by hairstylists and colourists Stacy Roberts, Lisa Vanbeek and Jessica Judges as well as certified esthetician Itza Logiacco, who offers manicures (including acrylic and gel nails), pedicures, facials, massage, body wraps, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, and waxing. The salon sells Joico products, but Spooner says she can “get any product for any client.”

For hearing-impaired clients, Spooner is fluent in sign language.

Asked how she would describe the atmosphere, Spooner says, “I would say we’re comfortable, definitely warm, fun, always a good time to be had. I’m all about personal service, a fresh cup of coffee, or at the end of the day a cool refreshment beverage. And we’re animal friendly – nothing we use is tested on animals, ever, and I probably have at least three visits from my animal friends each day.”

Open Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (evening appts. available), Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

64 Ontario St., Collingwood Tel: 705-444-1593

Givingtree B&B

You won’t find any floral wallpaper, doilies or fine bone china at this ecofriendly B&B just east of Nottawa. Instead, Chai Gilbert and her husband, Andrew Wright, offer rustic country charm mixed with “eclectic eco-chic.”

The thirty-something pair purchased the property last summer. Set on a oneacre lot, there is a restored barn and a homestead that was originally the Batteaux Post Office. The couple, who also live on site, have renovated the homestead, incorporating eco-friendly materials and adding lots of homey touches. There are two private guest suites, each with its own bathroom, and the B&B sleeps six. “Our B&B is unique to the area, as we serve an exclusively vegetarian and organic breakfast menu to our guests,” says Gilbert, adding, “We offer on-site yoga classes in our converted barn and grow our own organic food year-round.”

As a vegetarian herself for the past 10 years, Gilbert says she felt that catering to people with food allergies, sensitivities and preferences was an unmet niche in the B&B world. Givingtree also supplies organic micro-greens to area restaurants, and offers ‘simple living’ workshops on topics such as sprouting, organic gardening and reiki. “Who we are and what we do is all about balanced living – it’s just about making it affordable,” says Gilbert.

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After 25 years in business, with two popular women’s stores in Cookstown and one in Oakville, Herma Vegter-Petrie moved to Southern Georgian Bay to retire. Then she changed her mind.

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“I didn’t want to get bored,â€? she laughs. “I missed it, and I really enjoyed the interaction with my clients. I guess it’s in my blood and I just had to do it.â€? What she did was to open an eclectic new store in downtown Collingwood called LĂŤuk.

Pronounced “lakeâ€? with a rounded mouth, LĂŤuk is a Dutch word that means “cute.â€? The store carries women’s clothing, jewelry, French perfurmes, bed linens, dishes, tablecloths and napkins from France, candles and light fixtures. LĂŤuk also offers fresh flowers and bridal bouquets along with a bridal registry. “I’d say most of the things in the store are natural or natural-based or recycled,â€? says Vegter-Petrie. “There are lots of varied aspects to the store. I’ve got great lines of clothing, one coming from Munich and one from Holland. They are in natural fabrications and very comfortable, but they are also very stylish, so you can dress them up or dress them down.â€?

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First, Jessica and Larry Farrall gave birth to their children, Liam and Lauren.

Now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve conceived a new store in Collingwood called Liam & Lauren Baby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got two young kids and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always found it challenging to find some of the less mainstream products and specialty items,â&#x20AC;? explains Jessica of the motivation behind the business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided to start a store in the community because there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a lot of selection outside of the chain-store brands. We carry unique items and things that are a bit higher quality than what you would find in a regular store.â&#x20AC;?

Liam & Lauren stocks high-end baby strollers from Uppa and Baby Jogger as well as car seats, carriers, slings, high chairs and other functional items like diaper bags, nursing and feeding products, and travel items (including travel playpens and travel high chairs). There is also a small selection of toys and bath and body products, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;the focus is really on gear,â&#x20AC;? says Jessica. With Lauren now 22 months and Liam four-and-a-half, no doubt the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus will continue to grow as they do. Customers can also shop Liam & Lauren Baby online.

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Peak2Creek Colour & Design You could say paint is in Jason Nevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his family has been in the paint and decorating business since 1926, with stores in Penetanguishine and Barrie. Now, Neville and his partner, Marikay McDonald, have come â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeâ&#x20AC;? to Collingwood to expand the family business. Nevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots in the area trace back to 1876 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he is a descendant of William Little, a founding father who built the Presbyterian church in Collingwood. McDonald grew up in Collingwood.

The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new store in Cranberry Mews focuses on custom decorating.

Peak2Creek specializes in Canadian-made Para paints, and is also the exclusive dealer of low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) brand California Paint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the only place outside of Toronto that carries it,â&#x20AC;? he says of California Paint, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Para paints is one of the last all-Canadian paint retailers, manufactured in Brampton, Ontario. The colours are beautiful and vibrant, and the price tends to be about 20 per cent lower than imported paints.â&#x20AC;?

The store also carries a large selection of wallpaper, and is a reselling broker for Hunter-Douglas, Maxxmar and Levelor window blinds. In addition to what goes on your walls and windows, Peak2Creek also designs custom furniture, and can help with kitchens and countertops. The store provides in-home consultation on both paint colour and blinds. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a do-it-yourselfer, no problem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Peak2Creek works with local painters and interior designers to get the job done for you.

But it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with interiors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the company also designs outdoor kitchens and offers four brands of deck stains, including a whole line of low-VOC deck stain that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;as durable as siding.â&#x20AC;?

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ABOVE: Larry and Jessica Farrall named their new store Liam & Lauren Baby, after their own children. The store stocks high-end baby strollers, car seats, carriers, slings, high chairs, diaper bags, nursing and feeding products, and travel items along with bath and body products.

WASAGA BEACH Beach Eye Care

There’s a new business in Wasaga’s Stonebridge Town Centre devoted to helping clients see better while looking great. Dr. Ben Pezik is the optometrist at Beach Eye Care, while his wife Kaillie is the practice director.

“We offer very comprehensive care here,” says Kaillie. “We have the latest and greatest technology.” That technology includes the Optomap Retinal Scan, which essentially takes an x-ray of your eye and allows the doctor to detect any disease and to check for sun damage, glaucoma and retinal detachment. “We’re the only one in the area that has it,” says Kaillie. The actual eye exam uses highdefinition equipment – no more little black dials and choosing which of two options help you see better. “It’s all computerized and digital,” explains Kaillie.

“We take your old prescription and enter it, and the equipment automatically starts with the old prescription and we refine it from there. It’s more accurate and easier for the patient.”

Beach Eye Care also retails a large selection of high-end, high-quality glasses and lenses. The lenses are primarily from Nikon, while there are more than 800 frames to choose from – including designers like Christian Dior, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Maui Jim, Guess, Armani and Hugo Boss. The practice also provides contact lens exams and sells contact lenses. The doctor, who grew up in Elmvale and has 28 years’ experience, owns and runs the independent practice. “This is not a franchise,” stresses Kaillie. “This is definitely a lifelong business.”

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NEW MODEL HOMES Model home openings Country Meadows Developer Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities has a new model home in its Country Meadows development in the east end of Wasaga Beach. Described as “a contemporary home with open living areas,” The Yorkshire model is a semidetached single-storey townhome with 1,200 square feet of living space.

The model features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a brick-fronted exterior and cathedral ceilings. There is an attached single-car garage. Like all of the homes in Country Meadows, The Yorkshire boasts a maintenance-free exterior, vinyl thermopane windows and a ground-level entrance with no stairs.

Amenities at Country Meadows include a recreation centre and outdoor pool.

Course fees for an executive par 3, 9-hole golf course are included with purchase.

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TRANSFORMATIONS Business moves, ownership changes and major renovations Catch 22 Fresh Market and Grill

Catch 22, a Collingwood dining favourite for over seven years, is moving to Wasaga Beach. A similar menu, with fish and seafood along with steaks and pasta, will be on offer with an emphasis on local ingredients. The new venue will be smaller and more intimate, says owner and chef Bob Bickmore, but the same familiar and friendly staff will be there to serve you.

Open Tues. – Sun. from noon onwards for lunch and dinner 962 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach 705-446-9922 www.catch22grill.com

Earth’s Berries Soap Nuts Ltd. Ever since Alicia Silverstone blogged about Earth’s Berries Soap Nuts, leading to an invitation to be a vendor at the Golden Globes, Collingwood native Karen Salcedo’s business has blossomed. Now Salcedo has taken her former home-based online venture to the retail level with a new storefront in Collingwood.

So what are these ‘soap nuts’ everyone in Hollywood is buzzing about? “They are naturally organic berries that fall from a tree in the Himalayan region, and when you add them back to water they become a low-sudsing, eco-friendly cleaning solution – a one-kilo bag will wash 3-400 loads of laundry for $30, and diverts nine plastic bottles from a landfill,” explains Salcedo, who personally went to India to find a micro-supplier who shares her passion not only for quality, but also for humane working conditions.

In addition to selling the whole berries for washing laundry, the new store also carries a liquid concentrate distilled from the berries that will clean your home, wash your pet or scrub your veggies while eliminating toxic products from your home. Ninety per cent of the business is still online, with Earth’s Berries shipping across North America, but local residents can just walk in and pick some up to see why Hollywood is such a fan.

Open Tues. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., closed Sun. & Mon. 143 Hume St., Collingwood 705-293-0967 www.earthsberries.com

Elephant Thoughts Elephant Thoughts is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a monumental move to a new location. The new 5,000-square-foot building means a bigger Explore Store, enhanced animal enclosures and more office space for Elephant Thoughts’ 12 full-time employees. There is an abundance of green space for

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outdoor classrooms, a greenhouse, parking, and the new location is close to the waterfront and parkland. The building, which was Catch 22 restaurant, will be retrofitted in an environmentally progressive way, enhancing Elephant Thoughts’ eco-educational programming, says president Lisa Farano. The charity is running an ongoing capital campaign, including a buy-a-brick fundraiser, to help raise the much-needed $214,000 for its new space.

Open Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Georgian Bay Family Health Team With the closure of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic in August came the expansion of the Georgian Bay Family Health Team (GBFHT) Diabetes Care Program next door. Additional funding from the Ministry of Health means a registered nurse diabetes educator and a registered dietician have joined two current diabetes educators at the GBFHT. The program will provide comprehensive diabetes care not only at the main location in Collingwood, but will also travel to various communities from Creemore to Thornbury to bring services to residents, limiting travel time and costs for patients. “It’s so much less confusing,” says executive director Marie LaRose. ”It’s perfect for patients and doctors.”

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Pace Law Firm Pace Law Firm, one of Ontario’s largest personal injury firms, is opening an additional location in Collingwood. This office is separate and distinct from Collingwood’s Pace Law Firm on Huron Street. The new office will have its own lawyers and staff with 100 per cent concentration on the care, welfare and support for individuals suffering from personal injuries caused by an accident.

Pace Law Firm located on Pine Street will celebrate its grand opening on May 11 with local dignitaries in attendance.

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Theatre Collingwood Located in the old Enterprise Bulletin building, Theatre Collingwood’s new home is perfectly situated in what is becoming Collingwood’s cultural corridor.

With the library, the museum, the Tremont artists’ studio, The Bay School of Art, the Enterprise Bulletin, the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts and the historic Gayety Theatre all close by, Theatre Collingwood is among like minds.

The new facility will house the box office and administration. There is also space for set and scenic art building, along with prop and wardrobe construction and a full-size stage for rehearsing productions – all under the same roof. “This environment creates a permanent home presence for Theatre Collingwood,” says Irene Thomas, general manager. In its new space Theatre Collingwood will facilitate new year-round, 10-week drama training programs for teens and adults.

“We want to open our doors to the community; this is their theatre,” says Thomas.

Look for an open house this spring.

51 St. Marie Street, Collingwood 705-445-2200 www.theatrecollingwood.com

Wasaga Sun and Stayner Sun The Wasaga Sun and Stayner Sun newspapers are back in the Beach. When their six-year lease ran out in their old Wasaga Beach office, the newspapers moved to Collingwood for a brief stint while searching for the perfect location.

They found it at the Stonebridge Town Centre, and the five full-time staff and two part-time staff now call this location home.

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ArT & AnTiQUES SHOWS Now – April 2 Elemental Truths Mad & Noisy Gallery, Creemore Examining methodologies of abstraction and minimalism through mediums of silver, encaustic, paper, paint, stone and digital imagery. www.madandnoisy.com Now – April 4 Spring Thaw Curiosity House Books & Gallery, Creemore Adele Derkowski, student and instructor at The Bay School of Art is having an art show of portraits of abstracts in oils and acrylics. http://artbyadele.wordpress.com MArch 24 – April 9 Debra Lynn Carroll Loft Gallery, Clarksburg Solo art show of landscape oil paintings. Debra is famous for her textural almost 3D style of local landscapes. www.loftgalleryart.com MArch 26 Antiques Road Show Beaver Valley Community Centre Blue Mountains 2nd annual. Pre-registration preferred. Cost $7 per appraisal, maximum five items. www.thebluemountains.ca April 1 Beauty in the Beast Dufferin County Museum Animals as objects and art. A pet friendly exhibit. Bring your pet on this opening day from 1 – 4 p.m. and take part in a fun and freeflowing show and tell session. www.dufferinmuseum.com April 2 – 28 Youth Juried Art Show Meaford Hall The second annual Youth Juried Art Show is open to all under the age of 18. Drawing from Grey, Bruce and Simcoe counties, this show demonstrates the best in fine art and photography by our youth. www.meafordhall.ca April 6 – 27 Lynn Hubbs & Ann Davidson Curiosity House Books & Gallery, Creemore Wonderful art is a family affair. www.curiosityhousebooks.com April 7 Easter at the Tremont Tremont Café, Collingwood A stunning selection of fine arts and fine craft.

Over 20 creative minds showing and selling their work. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.thetremont.ca

April 7 – 30 Conveyed Mad & Noisy Gallery, Creemore Examining how the juxtaposition of imagery can create a story or vice versa, and how incorporated text can work to evoke memories or create a picture within the viewer’s mind.

Through mediums of encaustic, metal, paint, textiles and assemblage, this exhibition reveals the sequential nature of our existence and the interconnectedness or global reality of our society today. www.madandnoisy.com MAy 1 – 24 Queen’s Jubilee Exhibit Meaford Museum Presenting an interesting exhibit about the history of British Royalty as well as Meaford’s historical connections with England. This exhibit is held to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and her 60 years on the throne in 2012. www.meafordmuseum.ca MAy 5 – 28 Momente Mad & Noisy Gallery, Creemore Magnificent movement and motifs captured in time. www.madandnoisygallery.com

FArMErS’ MArKETS April 7 Station on the Green, Creemore First market of 2012, indoors from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

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MAy 19 – october 6 Flesherton Every Saturday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

JuNe 1 – october 5 Meaford Every Friday from 3 – 7 p.m.

JuNe 6 – october 3 Clarksburg Every Wednesday from 3 – 6 p.m.

HOME & gArDEn SHOWS April 21 – 22 Home & Cottage Expo Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound Regional home show for Bruce, Grey & North

April 21 – 22 Get Growing Creemore Arena 13th annual Home & Garden Show. Exciting exhibitors, children’s activities and the Big Backyard Giveaway with over $3,000 in prizes. All proceeds from passport sales to the Creemore Tree Society.

Adults $3, children 12 and under free. www.getgrowinggardenshows.ca MAy 5 – 6 Get Growing Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury Enjoy the return of this show, after many years away, with exciting exhibitors, children’s activities and the Big Backyard Giveaway with over $3,000 in prizes. All proceeds from passport sales to Beaver Valley Outreach. www.getgrowinggardenshows.ca

MUSiCAL pErFOrMAnCES April 1 Silver Vine Trio Georgian Shores United Church, Owen Sound Presented by Georgian Bay Symphony, a piano trio with cello and violin. 519-372-0212 April 3 – 6 Love One Another First Presbyterian Church, Collingwood The First Easter Story. The passion of Christ told through drama and music. Tickets are free but required for admission. Performance 8 p.m. each night. www.firstprescollingwood.com April 6 Mozart’s Requiem Georgian Shores United Church, Owen Sound World-renowned organist Ian Sadler will accompany Georgian Bay Concert Choir and soloists Claire Morley (soprano), Vicki St. Pierre (alto), Adam Bishop (tenor) and Andrew Tees (bass), under the direction of Regan MacNay. Tickets $20, students free. Performance at 7:30 p.m. www.georgianbayconcertchoir.com April 14 Aaron Lines Duo Meaford Hall Country singer/songwriter, a five-time Juno nominee who has won numerous Canadian Country Music Awards and had 20 top 10 hits in the past few years including “Cheaper to Keep Her.” Join him for a night of great country music. Performance at 8 p.m. Cost $45. www.meafordhall.ca April 21 Concerto in H20 starring Justin Hines Meaford Hall Fishy Fish presents a magical evening of classical and contemporary musical performances; the third in a series of concerts supporting Breaking Down Barriers Independent Living Resource Centre. Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and more. www.meafordhall.ca April 27 – 29 21st Annual Jazzmania Blue Mountains Arena Get ready for a fun-filled weekend of music, dancing and great food. Top-drawer jazz entertainment with events taking place throughout Clarksburg and Thornbury. www.jazzmania.ca MAy 11 Danny Michel Meaford Hall With a few Juno nominations and about eight solo albums, he is one of the finest and most charming songwriters to grace the stage. His honest and straightforward lyrics, earnest

live performances and witty stage banter have earned him a devoted global fan base.

Performance at 8 p.m. Cost $28. www.meafordhall.ca MAy 18 – 19 A Little Night Music First Presbyterian Church, Collingwood An evening of opera, music theatre, jazz and much more. Free admission; a freewill offering will be taken. Performance at 8 p.m. each night. www.firstprescollingwood.com JuNe 1 - 2 Sound Investment Community Choir Trinity United Church, Collingwood Under the direction of Brian Rae with accompanist Keiko Yoden-Keupfer, the SICC presents a choral performance of Bernstein and Broadway, featuring Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and a variety of Broadway classics. Tickets $20. Performance at 7:30 p.m. both nights. www.soundinvestmentchoir.ca

CAr SHOWS MAy 12 Annual Car Inspection Grey Roots Museum See the vintage cars of the Bluewater Car Club as they are inspected in the Bluewater Garage, a replica of the period 1914 to 1940. Witness automobile history come to life. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Admission is free. www.greyroots.com MAy 26 British Car Week Collingwood Farmers Market Celebrating the start of British Car Week. Enjoy the vintage MGs, Triumphs, Austin Healeys, TVRs, Jaguars and many more. 9 – 11 a.m. and in The Village at Blue from 12 – 4 p.m. www.gbbcc.com

FAMiLY ACTiViTiES April 6 – 9 Easter at Blue Kick off spring with an Easter egg hunt. Live music, face painting and horse & carriage rides. www.bluemountainvillage.ca April 7 Easter Egg Hunt Grey Roots Museum 4th annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Mix 106. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. www.greyroots.com April 8 Easter Extravaganza Beaver Valley Community Centre This event offers fun activities for all members of the family, including face painting, Easter egg colouring, Easter crafts, and much more!

519-599-2190 April 10 – MAy 10 Springlicious Village at Blue Mountain Visit the village every Sunday to Thursday for specially priced menus at 10 incredible restaurants. www.bluemountainvillage.ca MAy 19 – 21 May Long Weekend at Blue Village at Blue Set summer in motion with face painting, scavenger hunts, hiking and shopping. www.bluemountainvillage.ca

FUnDrAiSErS MArch 24 ‘Casabarka’ Furball Westin Trillium, Blue Mountain 13th annual Gala, presented by the Georgian Triangle Humane Society. The event will include a delicious dinner prepared of Oliver & Bonacini, dancing to the popular Shawn Mei Band and outstanding live and silent auctions.

Starts at 6 p.m. Tickets $125. 705-445-5204 On The Bay

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April 3 Mount Everest Summit Charity Dinner Inn on the Bay, Owen Sound The Grey Bruce Hospice presents this special fundraising event in support of the Dove Loft – Respite Hospice Suite. Guest speaker, Scott Kress, is an accomplished mountaineer who has climbed the highest mountains on the seven continents in the world. Tickets $75 ($35 tax receipt). 519-376-0419

photo by Richard Galloway

April 14 -15 & 18 – 22 Art of Paws Georgian Triangle Humane Society Shelter, Collingwood The Georgian Bay Association for Creative Arts started this event last year. Twenty per cent of the proceeds generously donated to the shelter. 705-445-3548

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escarpment!

Stomp out Quarrying!

Saturday May 12, 2012

The Peak to Peak Escarpment Challenge invites you one and all to step into your hiking boots and step up to protect our beloved Niagara Escarpment. Each step along the way is a personal statement that our UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve is not to be destroyed by aggregate quarrying.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS: • Pre-register at www.peaktopeakhike.com.

• Refreshment stations.

• Fund raise (donations are tax deductible).

• Post-Hike Celebration, hearty buffet BBQ, Aaron Garner plays live, silent auction of escarpment art donated by artists of GBACA.

• Meet at a century farm - west of Duntroon.

• Pre-Hike send-off Continental Breakfast.

• All-family event, for all ages, including children’s activities by Tin Roof Global.

• Interpretive naturalists will speak about the importance of the Escarpment.

• Prize draws for top fund raisers. One lucky winner will win a $5000 value getaway to the remote and beautiful Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador - donated by the Shorefast Foundation.

CHooSe your CHallenge!

It’s a great opportunity to experience our Escarpment up close and personal – the caves, the views, the cascading streams, the wildflowers. Please join us.

1

Escarpment Challenge Hike 26 km

2

Peak to Peak Hike 20 km

3

Valley Climb Hike 12 km

4

Caves Hike 6 km or 8.5 km

April 22 Raise the Roof All Saints’ Anglican Church, Collingwood The Sound Investment Choir presents a benefit concert. All funds raised will be used to help with necessary exterior repairs to this beautiful heritage building. Program will include music

by Haydn, Vivaldi, Franck, as well as organ and piano pieces. Conductor is Brian Rae. Accompanist is Keiko Yoden-Kuepfer. Tickets not required but a freewill offering will be appreciated. Performance at 2 p.m.

April 29 Bowls for Beds Toronto Ski Club Third annual fundraiser in support of the Home Horizon Transitional Support Program. Prior to the event, local school children will learn about homelessness and create uniquely painted soup bowls which can be purchased and used to sample delicious soups prepared by local restaurateurs. 12 – 3 p.m. Cost $25. www.homehorizon.ca MAy 12 Peak to Peak Escarpment Challenge Step into your hiking boots and step up to stomp out quarrying on our beloved Niagara Escarpment. Hike Osler Bluff to Duntroon Highlands or choose your challenge. Enjoy breakfast, a post-hike barbecue with live music, silent art auction, naturalists, children’s activities and prizes. Pre-register and raise tax deductible donations to support the work of the Clearview Community Coalition and Environmental Defence Canada. www.peaktopeakhike.com MAy 12 Good Things Gala Beaver Valley Community Centre Third annual elegant evening of fine dining, dancing and good fun in support of the many community programs and services offered by Beaver Valley Outreach. www.bvo.ca MAy 26 Spring Fling Motorcycle Rally Wild Wing, Wasaga Beach Join the fun on the first ride of the season for charity and join fellow enthusiasts from all over the area. Proceeds to Georgian Triangle Humane Society. 705-445-5204 June 10 Walk to Fight Arthritis Harbour View Park, Collingwood Thousands of people in communities across Canada will come together and participate in this walk. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.

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The Peak to Peak Escarpment Challenge is a fundraiser to support the Clearview Community Coalition and Environmental Defence Canada in their efforts to stop quarrying on the Niagara Escarpment.

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MAy 19 Spring Bus Tour Dufferin County Museum Our annual spring bus tour takes on a unique twist this spring. Keeping with our animal theme, you will travel through Dufferin County and our curator, Wayne Townsend, will take you past his farms and agricultural businesses, past and present. Members $25, non-members $30. www.dufferinmuseum.com

EDUCATIONAL Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lives Collingwood Public Library Drop in weekly classes every Tuesday. A practical exploration of Buddha’s teaching and their relevance to daily life with Canadian Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Suma. Each class includes meditation, teaching and discussion.

Cost $10 per class. 7 – 8:30 p.m. www.meditateinbarrie.org Love to Sing New Life Brethren Church, Collingwood Harmony North Chorus, a women’s chorus promoting musical education and performance. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

705-445-9308 MArch 27 Koffee House Reads Eggcitement Café, Meaford Meet the author, hear about the writing process and enjoy a tasty dessert and coffee.

Authors Gillian & Frank McEnaney. 3 p.m. www.meafordlibrary.on.ca MArch 27 A Taste of Spring L.E. Shore Memorial Library, Thornbury A presentation by Jim Foy of Lily Oak Greenhouse on new fruits to grow in your garden. Also a discussion on new fertilizers and their comparative costs. 519-599-3681 MArch 30 Growing Your Own Tea Garden Raglan Village, Collingwood Presenter Michell Hewson will lead you through the amazing world of tea, herbs and healing for the mind, body and soul. Michell will also be presenting his new work on infused waters for healing mind, body and soul. Each participant will receive a beautiful glass infused tea pot, and instructions on how to brew herbal teas, and grow a tea garden. From 1:30-4:50 p.m. Non-residents of Raglan Village $30. Registration required before March 1. www.raglanvillage.com April 2 The Town Crier a Social History Leisure Time Club, Collingwood A personal history with Ken Templeman, Collingwood’s own Town Crier. 7 p.m. Tickets by membership or $3. collingwoodhistorical@rogers.com April 3 Koffee House Reads The Kitchen, Meaford Meet the author, hear about the writing process and enjoy a tasty dessert and coffee.

Authors Paul Wilson & Patricia Grant. 3 p.m. www.meafordlibrary.on.ca April 5 Active Lifestyle Nutrition Sampling Seminar Leisure Time Club, Collingwood Presented by Good Health Mart. Topics include: Superfoods for super results by Ann Barnes, Mum’s Original Superfoods. Essential fatty acids for optimal health by Peter Vernon Quenter, Flora. Protein & amino acids for stronger workout by Nelson Narciso, Precision Sports Supplements. Free admission, limited seating, must pre-register at Good Health Mart.

705-446-3030 April 12 “R U OK” Seminar Leisure Time Club, Collingwood Hosted by Collingwood General & Marine hospital. Our four-member panel will be addressing factors that contribute to teen suicide, resources and help for our teens, parents and caregivers including a presentation in treatment and counselling via a group running program. 705-444-8675 April 19 Koffee House Reads Earth Harvest, Meaford Meet the author, hear about the writing

process and enjoy a tasty dessert and coffee.

Author Dorris Heffron. 3 p.m. www.meafordlibrary.on.ca April 25 Koffee House Reads Meaford Hall Meet the author, hear about the writing process and enjoy a tasty dessert and coffee. Author Tom Harpur. 3 p.m. www.meafordlibrary.on.ca April 27 Spring Storytelling Dufferin County Museum The Dufferin Circle of Storytellers evening of stories and live music by Lianne Gorelle and her harp in the intimate surroundings of Historic Corbetton Church. Tickets $10. www.dufferinmuseum.com

THEATRE MAy 3 Cruisin’ Classics – A Night at the Diner Gayety Theatre, Collingwood Opening night of the long running Fallsview Casino Resort smash hit show. www.gayetytheatre.com MAy 3 – 6 A Tomb With a View Marsh Street Centre, Clarksburg A comedy-thriller presented by Thornbury Community Theatre. 519-599-6785 MAy 29 – June 23 Annie Kings Wharf Theatre, Penetanguishene A family favourite. Cost $40 plus HST. www.draytonentertainment.com

FILM MArch 26 My Week With Marilyn Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood A fascinating glimpse of Marilyn Munroe while filming one of Hollywood’s most challenging productions, “The Prince and the Showgirl” with Sir Lawrence Olivier. Show at 9 p.m. Cost $10. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com MArch 29 Le Havre Meaford Hall In this warm-hearted portrait of the French Harbour city that gives the film its name, fate follows young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe shiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation.

Show at 4 p.m. Cost $10. www.meafordhall.ca April 2 Monsieur Lazhar Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood A gripping character drama about an Algerian immigrant teaching in a Quebec elementary school. Show at 9 p.m. Cost $10. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com April 12 Monsieur Lazhar Meaford Hall A gripping character drama about an Algerian immigrant teaching in a Quebec elementary school. Show at 4 p.m. Cost $10. www.meafordhall.ca April 16 Albert Nobbs Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood Glenn Close, in the role of her career, plays a male butler in a high end hotel in 19th century Ireland. Show at 9 p.m. Cost $10. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com April 18 Be The Change Film Series Gayety Theatre, Collingwood

“Waste Land” – Filmed over nearly three years, it follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest dumps.

Live music at 6:30 p.m., discussion at 7:15 p.m., film at 7:30 p.m. Admission $7, students free. www.bethechangefilmseries.com April 23 The Artist Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood This silent melodrama follows a silent-film actor as he struggles to make it in ‘talkies.’

Show at 9 p.m. Cost $10. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com April 26 The Artist Meaford Hall This silent melodrama follows a silent-film actor as he struggles to make it in ‘talkies.’

Show at 4 p.m. Cost $10. www.meafordhall.ca April 30 Salmon Fishing in Yemen Galaxy Theatre, Collingwood Ewan McGregor stars in this delightful story about a fisheries scientist who is asked to introduce salmon in the waterways of Yemen.

Show at 9 p.m. Cost $10. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com MAy 5 - 6 Movie Festival Gayety Theatre, Collingwood Presented by Collingwood Cinema Club.

Movies are “Moon Point,” “Poetry,” “West Wind” and one TBA. Please check the website for movie times. www.collingwoodcinemaclub.com MAy 10 The Descendants Meaford Hall A sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant journey for Matt King, an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off Waikiki. Show at 4 p.m. Cost $10. www.meafordhall.ca MAy 24 My Week with Marilyn Meaford Hall A fascinating glimpse of Marilyn Munroe while filming one of Hollywood’s most challenging productions, “The Prince and the Showgirl” with Sir Lawrence Olivier. Show at 4 p.m. Cost $10. www.meafordhall.ca

SPORTS June 2 MetCon Adventure Race Village at Blue Get ready for the most insane 5K adventure race ever. Your mission: Finish. One hundred per cent certified Canadian, this new event promises to be challenging and rewarding. www.metconblue.com

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These events will appear in our Summer 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 add your event.

Alyson Munkley, ND Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Tuesday, April 3, 7:00pm

THE ARTS ADVISORY COUNCIL PRESENTS:

This talk will focus on the 5 most important steps that women can take to maximize their health, including how to balance hormones naturally to help regulate the menstrual cycle, and tips on easing the transition into menopause.

The Celts Came Back with Robert Burcher Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 pm Robert Burcher the “Mound Guy” of Thornbury has surfaced with yet another fabulous archaeological story. Working with his knowledge of mounds and Celts, Robert has been able to uncover compelling evidence that Ancient Celts came to North America 2,000 years ago. That’s 1000 years before the Vikings set up camp in Newfoundland and 1500 years before Columbus visited the Caribbean.

Two Herbal Mamas Tuesday, April 17, 7:00pm

Come join TWO HERBAL MAMAS for an informal chat about WILD VIOLETS (Viola Odorata). Learn about the character, constituents and healing actions of this precious spring flower.

We will teach you how to make a wild violet salve and enjoy a violet infused tea.

A Night Garden with Jackie Campbell Tuesday, April 26, 7:00pm

Gardens are no longer just places to grow flowers and vegetables. They have become extensions of our houses, alternate living and dining rooms where we relax with family and entertain guests and, like our inside rooms, they must look as appealing at night as they do during the day.

March: Tree

By Adriene Veninger Showing for the month of March April: Love in Stitches: A Quilt Show

By Rose Klinsky Opening Reception: Saturday, April 7, 2-4:00pm May: Marilyn Kukatsue June: Abstraction- From the Quirky to the Sublime 3 Painters Angela Plesa, Dianna Collins-Wilke, and Stella Cairns Opening Reception: Saturday, June 2, 2-4:00pm Beading in Uganda Thursday, April 12, 7:00pm Join Beverly Smith and Janet Flynn for this special presentation.

Talking Turkey About Istanbul Thursday, May 17, 7:00pm Join Jill and Noel Bates as they discuss their travels in Turkey.

Judith Plaxton Book Talk Sunday, May 20,1:00pm

Join local author of Morning Star, Judith Plaxton, for a discussion about her book.

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BROPHY'S LANE WATERFRONT

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Beautifully designed custom built home. 5 bdrms, 3 ½ baths, fully finished lower level. Shuttle service to Village; close to skiing and golf.

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GREAT LAKES TIMBER FRAME COMMERCIAL BUILDING $1,275,000 49+ acre features landscaped pond, maple, cherry & evergreens. Timber Frame construction w/vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, deck overlooking pond.

Significant attention to details, a treasured property! Anthea White** 705.446.8520

$1.150,000 An outstanding 4 season home in Craigleith Meadows. Quality construction throughout w/ great kitchen / entertaining, dining room, party deck & hot tub. 4 bdrms, + 5th guest room on lower level with semiensuite. Ski tuning room. Great views, Great location. Sandee Roberts** 705.446.7775

Diana Berdini**

360IMAGINE! DEGREE VISTAS Nora Black*

$1,100,000 A 19+ acre property on the Beaver River with a landscaped pond complete w/ waterfall, cabana & superb gardens. Exceptional curb appeal in an enclave of finer homes. Great room with views over the valley. Anthea White**705.446.8520

Gail Crawford*

SUMMIT VIEWVIEWS ESTATES SPECTACULAR $985,000 Overlooking the 18th hole of Raven Golf Course this home offers over 4700 sq.ft. finished space w/ 6 bdrms, 4 baths & full finished lower level. Floor to ceiling stone mantle, premium appliances, fixtures and integrated wiring. Steps to clubhouse & members lodge.

Anthea White** 705.446.8520

COMMERCIAL G LOCATION! LOCATION!BUILDING LOCATION! $1,029,000 Enjoy excitement of Village & privacy of Monterra Golf . Beautifully designed, finished w/ highest quality & attention to detail. Casually elegant, 4 bdrms, custom millwork, stone & gas f/p, gourmet kitchen, steam room, 8` hickory & slate flooring.

Maggi Olson* 705.444.3342

COMMERCIAL ING BUILDING OUTSTANDING CRAFTMANSHIP $799,900 The moment you walk in you’ll feel the comfortable ambiance of this home in Lora Bay. 4998 sq. ft. 3+1 bdrms, 4+1 baths Custom built, upgraded kitchen, hardwood floors, finished bsmt, 2nd level features loft walkway w/ views to Georgian Bay. Attached double garage.

Barb Picot* / Ron Picot* 705.444.3452

Judy Crompton** Meredith Cudney*

360 DEGREE VISTAS CUSTOM HOME Ryan Gardhouse*

Keith Hull**

$799,000 5 bedroom home in Summit View Estates on a well treed, mature and beautifully situated private lot, gourmet kitchen, oversized main floor master w/spa ensuite. Minutes to Thornbury and recreation.

Paige Young* 705.445.5454

Read Hilton*

Charity Lakk*

$799,000 is the offering price for this elegantly casual 3+bedroom, 3+bath home backing onto the 17th fairway of Monterra with panoramic views to the mountain. Open concept, hot tub, shuttle service, double garage, finished basement. This is a must see!

Maggi Olson* 705-444-3342

G COMMERCIAL BUILDING BEAVER VALLEY $795,000 Tucked away on 41 acres, handcrafted piece on piece log home, 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, black cherry hardwood flooring, open concept, pine kitchen, 2 ponds, garage and Geo-thermal heating.

Gail Crawford* 705.445.3751 gail@gailcrawford.com

COMMERCIAL ING BUILDING EVERYTHING WILL PLEASE YOU $699,000 Custom Post & Beam. Private 1 acre mature treed lot, 5 minutes to Collingwood. Open concept, 3575 total finished sq ft, 4 bdrms + office, 3 baths, Lower in-law suite. Radiant in-floor heating, solar heating system, HVAC, on demand water heater & MORE! Barb Picot* / Ron Picot* 705.444.3452

Ellen Jarman*

360 DEGREE VISTAS ARTISTS/OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS!

John Kacmar**

BEST PRICE ON GOLF COURSE

$699,000 Wonderful rural retreat. Lovingly maintained & renovated. Open concept design, chefs kit.w/ black oak cabinets, paperstone counters & black oak wood tile floor. exposed log beams. Detached workshop w/200 amp service.

Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

Anita Lauer*

S PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS $659,000 Custom built bungalow with 5 bedrooms, 3bths, over 3000 sq ft of fin space nestled privately on 3.7 AC of sugar maple bush w/spectacular views of Georgian Bay. Features hardwood floors, 2 Napolean wood burning fireplaces & large deck.

Carol Whyne* 705.441.6709

COMMERCIAL BUILDING STUNNING UPGRADES $669,000. Custom contemporary mountain townhome backing on golf course. 2385 sq.ft. of stunning interior spaces. 4 bdrms, 3.5 baths, custom kitchen w/ granite, soaring 18' ceiling, open concept, main floor master w/ensuite, finished basement, attached dbl garage, upgrades+++ Barb Picot*/Ron Picot*705.444.3452

COMMERCIAL BUILDING BUILD STUNNING WATERFRONT VIEWS $649,000 Fabulous Lighthouse Point waterfront condo located at the penthouse level. Beautifully appointed with views from every room.3 beds/2 baths, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, floor to ceiling windows, exceptional amenities and marina. Shelly Paul** 705.888.0225

Cheryl MacLaurin*

Sue Mallett*

Sales Representative*

360 WATERFRONT DEGREE VISTAS DIRECT

LIGHTHOUSE POINT WATERFRONT!

$645,000 Shipyards with a view. 2200 sq.ft., 3 bedroom + loft, open concept design, hardwood, state of the art kitchen w/ granite, full basement. Walk to restaurants and adjacent marina.

EXCLUSIVE Sue Mallett* 705.444.7181 suemaillett@chestnutpark.com

$639,900 Ground Floor plan maximizes space, views, light & functionality. 1724 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Tasteful décor, wood & slate flooring, soft berber carpets. Rec Centre w/mineral pool, fitness & social rooms. Outdoor mineral pools, tennis , waterfront trails, marina! John M. Kacmar**/ Diana Lea Berdini ** 705.444.4968

Broker**

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 871 SUNCREST CIRCLE $595,000 Immaculate fully renovated and professionally decorated 3 bed/2 bath ground floor Huron model at Lighthouse Point. Bead board ceilings, custom wainscoting, maple floors and limestone features. Two fireplaces & gourmet kitchen. Overlooking the Bay and ski hills.

Anthea White** 705.446.8520

COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO BE BUILT $539,000 Custom 2- storey home in this up & coming neighbourhood. Open concept floor plan w/ 9 ceilings on main level. Lg. foyer, sep dining, main floor laundry, hardwood floors, modern eat-in kitchen. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Full town lot.

Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

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

360 DEGREE VISTAS FABULOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS

SUMMIT VIEW ESTATES WALK TO VILLAGE @ BLUE

$459,000 5 bdrm + loft, 3 baths. Minutes from Blue. Bright spacious chalet style, open concept living rm., cathedral ceilings , stone fireplace, 2 decks, beautifully landscaped lot w/, hot tub & gazebo. Master w/ ensuite, jacuzzi tub, double garage, Full finished basement.

Ellen Jarman* 705.441.2630

$415,000 Fantastic four-season chalet with open concept living on the 2nd floor featuring vaulted ceiling, recently updated kitchen w/ contemporary styled cabinetry & beautiful fieldstone wood fireplace.

Expand your living space outdoors w/ the wraparound deck that offers both privacy & views Keith Hull** 705.444.4855

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 8th ING FAIRWAY - CRANBERRY $389,000 Bright & spacious condo features upgraded kitchen, upgraded windows, California shutters throughout, cathedral ceilings, 3 bdrms (2 have ensuite baths), gas heat, central air, attached dbl garage. Large deck & side lawns . Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

BUILDING THECOMMERCIAL LINKS AT CRANBERRY! $389,000 Completely renovated condo at the Links in Cranberry backing onto the 8th Fairway of Cranberry Golf Course.

Bright, open concept Catalina model, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wood floors, gas fireplace, forced air gas and central air. A MUST TO VIEW! Judy Crompton** 705.444.9312

705.445.5454 www.chestnutpark.com 360 DEGREE VISTAS SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS

SUMMIT–VIEW ES ESTATES THE ISLANDER AT LIGHTHOUSE

COMMERCIAL BUILDING WONDERFUL CENTURY HOME

$369,000 This lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath (2 ensuites) waterfront unit has large master, gas fireplace, large deck w/glass panels for spectacular water views & walkout from lower level. Minutes to shopping, skiing, golfing and trails.

Carol Whyne* 705.441.6709

$220,000 Live the good life at Lighthouse!

This 1129 sq.ft. suite at the Islander has 2 king-sized bedrooms & sunny southern exposure. Nat. wood flrs in big liv/din room and the master bedroom has his & her closets with a discreet dressing area leading to ensuite. Nora Black* 705.888.9868

$359,900 Set on one of Collingwood’s desirable full town lots & walking distance to downtown. Large family room w/ gas fp & hardwood floors, exposed brick wall , walkout to covered porch &backyard. 4 bdrms, 2 baths,mudroom/ office, 2 storage sheds. Laurie Westlake* 705.446.7747

COMMERCIAL BUILDING ATTRACTIVE TOWNHOME! $333,900 In the quaint town of Thornbury.

Attached single garage with inside entry, 3 bedrooms. Large master suite with spa ensuite. Open concept kitchen, living and dining space, central air conditioning .

Enjoy life in Thornbury.

Jen Scholte** 705-444-4949 Jessica Palmer*

360 DEGREE ADMIRAL SCHOOL VISTAS DISTRICT

SUMMIT VIEW ESTATES BARRIE – RAISED BUNGALOW

COMMERCIAL BUILDING OPENG CONCEPT BUNGALOW

COMMERCIAL ING BUILDING 4 BRYAN DRIVE – COLLINGWOOD

$319,000 This beautifully updated, century redbrick has something for everyone! The kitchen, dining and living spaces are open to one another to create a nice flow.Hardwood,4 beds/2 baths, huge landscaped & private yard.

Immaculately maintained. You will fall in love! Shelly Paul** 705.888.0225

$284,900 Bright & Spacious home on desirable street close to golf, schools and parks! Easy access to HWY 400 .

Finished walkout bsmt w/great in-law potential . Huge fully fenced yard, dbl garage w/ inside entry, skylights, 3+1 bdrm – 3 baths. Inc. 7 appliances!

Ryan Gardhouse* 705.812.2343

$288,000 Lovely newer bungalow, steps to Sunset Point. 2400 beautifully finished sq ft, fully finished basement with huge windows, western light in living area. 2 beds/2 baths, hardwood, gas f/p, garage w/inside entry, deck off the kitchen to the fenced yard w/ mature trees. Clean & bright. Shelly Paul** 705.888.0225

$284,000 This home gives the gift of creativity w/ it’s unique floor plan & large rooms. Over 3000 sq.ft., 4-5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, large foyer, double drive and in-law suite. Located in Admiral School district. Charity Lakk* 705.444.9690

Maggi Olson*

Ron Picot*

360 DEGREE VISTAS PRIME LOCATION! $279,000 Beautifully & tastefully renovated bungalow in the heart of downtown Collingwood. Open concept, gleaming hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite on the breakfast bar, 6 new stainless appliances, 2 bedrms, 2 baths. Commercial zoning offers possibilities.

Shelly Paul** 705.888.0225

CHARACTER AND STYLE!

COMMERCIAL BUILDING G WWW.THEMOVIEGALS.COM

$269,900 Over 2000 sq feet of living space, 3 spacious bedrooms, large master with sitting area & vaulted ceilings, custom finished kitchen with stainless steel appliances , fully finished basement w/ walkout to back yard, Numerous upgrades access to trail system & Blueberry Trails Provincial Park.

Jen Scholte** 705.444.4949

$249,000 Exquisitely decorated 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath condo at Lighthouse Point w/ open concept living/dining/kitchen area + breakfast bar, wood-burning fireplace & cathedral ceilings in master. Walkout to balcony w/ views to tennis courts. Enjoy rec centre, tennis marina & trails. Anita Lauer*/Barb Thompson* 705.446.6446

Shelly Paul**

Barbara Picot*

Sandee Roberts**

ING COMMERCIAL BUILDING WALK TO TOWN $249,500 Charming upgraded, meticulous home within walking distance to downtown Collingwood. 2+1 bedroom/2 bath immaculate home including single car garage & office. Beautifully landscaped Paige Young* 705.441.2433 Judy Crompton** 705.444.9312

Jen Scholte**

Helen Dixon*

Brendan Thomson* Barbara Thompson*

360BUY DEGREE WHY NEW?VISTAS

S CENTRAL COLLINGWOOD

$243,900 Three yr old 3 bdrm, 2 story Grandview home. Gas FP, CA, full unfinished basement, garage w/ inside entry.

Pot lights, crown moulding, valance lighting, solid maple kitchen, main floor powder room. Berber carpet recently installed & freshly painted. John M. Kacmar**/ Diana Lea Berdini ** 705.444.4968

$184,500 Great potential as a first home or income generator! 4 bed home quiet corner lot, walking distance to downtown and all amenities. 66 ft x 83 ft lot.

Paige Young* 705.445.5454

COMMERCIAL BUILDING THE FAIRWAYS $162,900 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo on the golf course. Very attractively priced to allow your personal updating. Master en suite, fireplace, central air, powder on main level. Can be purchased furnished.

Ilse Ayers ilseayers@chestnutpark.com

VACANT LAND BUILD THIS SPRING!

COMMERCIAL BUILDING BUILD CRANBERRY CONDO $146,800 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, reverse plan. 1100 sq. ft. – Cathedral ceilings in living & dining with sliding doors to private balcony. Wood burning fireplace, updated appliances. Laundry room has lots of cabinets for storage. Sellers are motivated.

Bring an offer. Helen Dixon* helendixon@chestnutpark.com

Laurie Westlake* Anthea White**

FULLY SERVICED BUILDING LOTS

Chestnut Park is proud to be the Lead Sponsor of the BOWLS FOR BEDS EVENT A fundraiser for Home Horizon Sunday April 29th, 2012 at The Toronto Ski Club Tickets available at Chestnut Park . www.homehorizon.ca/coming-events

Lot 9 or 10 or 17 Collingview $90,000 10 Indian Circle $185,000 22 Indian Circle $195,000 4th Line –Blue Mountains $235,000 Judy Crompton ** 705.444.9312

List Local • Market Global Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Invest in Land!

Water, Sewer, Gas, Hydro, Partial Grading Complete 50 x 147 ft - $77,500 62 x 100 ft - $82,000 50 x 200 ft - $90,000 Easy access to amenities of Collingwood & Wasaga Beach Jen Scholte** 705.444.4949

Carol Whyne*

Paige Young*

Justine Deluce** Richard Stewart* VP Operations VP Legal Counsel

Sales Representative*

Broker**

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

Helping you is what we do.

705.444.1420 • 1.800.610.4868 www.trinity-realty.com

Trinity Realty Brokerage, Independently Owned and Operated

Stately Brick Home

Full Town Lot

Executive dream bungalow is perfect in every detail! http://myhomes.360photo.ca/6686

Single family home w/self contained in-law apt. & C1 zoning.

Wonderful custom family home features 4 bdrms & 3 baths.

$ 555,000 John Kirby* 705.441.0117

$ 829,000 Larry Reid* 705.443.2351

$ 699,000 Cheryl J. Morrison** 705.444.1420

$ 579,000 Dana Calder* 705.441.3607

New Chamberlain Home

Has It All!

Mair Mills

McKean Subdivision

Just Reduced!

3 bdrm home features h/w floors, custom kitchen & large deck overlooking private yard.

2550 sq.ft. home boasts huge foyer & lots of natural light. http://tours.photolink.ca/39179

Beautiful home features open concept living space, large deck & private landscaped yard.

Perfect family home features soaring cathedral ceiling, gleaming h/w & view of the mountain.

Beautifully decorated home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, custom f/p & will take your breath away!

Great family bungalow in McKean Subdivision w/ 3+2 bdrms, 1½ baths, is move in ready!

$ 294,000 Ron Crocker* 705.443.7759

$ 369,900 Fran Webster* 705.444.9081

$ 259,000 Sara White* 705.828.6202

$ 399,000 Larry Reid* 705.443.2351

$ 489,000 Leslie Pocklington* 705.446.4850

$ 309,000 Stan Reljic* 705.888.5124

Location, Location!

Charming Home

Large Private Lot

Perfect for Entertaining

What a View!

Bright & Cheery!

Red brick century home centrally located in Collingwood features 4 bdrms & recent improvements.

4 bdrm home centrally located in Collingwood. Detail & care make this home very special!

Centrally located 3+1 bdrm, 2 bath home has been recently renovated – move in & enjoy!

3 bdrm, 2½ bath home features many recent improvements & open concept floor plan.

This 3000 sq.ft. home features separate in law suite & master bdrm w/ gas fireplace & Jacuzzi tub.

Enjoy entertaining in your finished rec room! This 4 bdrm home also features an in-law suite.

$ 389,000 Rebecca Cormier* 705.888.5100

$ 479,900 Connie O’Shell** 705.444.3154

$ 412,500 Debbie Bunston* 705.444.2925

$ 299,900 Jennifer Ridsdale* 705.888.4636

$ 279,900 Annette Voss Lake* 705.717.3232

$ 249,900 Bonnie House* 705.444.9323

The Links at Cranberry

Cranberry Village

Spectacular Shipyards Home

SHIPYARDS CONDO

Lighthouse Point

Condo in Applejack

Spacious 4 bdrm + den overlooks ski hills & pool. http://tours.photolink.ca/29227

Upper Glen unit w/2 bdrms, 2 baths. Features private balcony, wood f/p & storage locker.

Downtown Collingwood – this 3 bdrm 4 bath home features spa bath & underground parking.

This 3rd floor condo features outstanding water views, 2 bdrms & open concept living space.

Ground floor 2 bdrm 2 bath, features a patio & master w/ensuite & wrap-around closet.

Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath unit boasts open concept living spaces & wood burning f/p.

$ 353,900 Sandy Shannon** 705.445.7833

$ 121,000 Greg Syrota* 705.446.8082

$ 544,900 Jennifer Ridsdale* 705.888.4636

$ 399,900 Chris Moffat-Lynch* 705.606.0850

$ 249,000 Stan Reljic* 705.888.5124

$ 159,900 Janet Reljic* 705.888.8512

Lot in Collingwood

Prime Opportunity…

Approx. 0.5 acre irregularly shaped lot featuring mature trees & serviced w/municipal water. $ 129,000

To own a parcel of land and build your dream home North West of Stayner! $ 59,900

Private Paradise

Country Retreat

The Forest

Evergreen Estates

5 bdrm, 2 bath century home set on 249 acres on the westerly edge of Collingwood.

Ranch bungalow, featuring 5 bdrms & 2 baths, sits on 13 acres w/pond & view of ski hills.

Bungalow nestled among pine trees & beautiful gardens. http://tours.photolink.ca/48345

$ 4,495,000 Melanie Moss* 705.888.1578

$ 839,900 Rosanna Balloi* 705.606.0267

Quality Built New Home

End Unit Town Home

$ 220,000 Valerie Scott* 705.606.0955

Rosanna Balloi*

Lori Rawn*

Newly renovated 2+1 bdrm home. Large patio & deck overlooking mature landscaping & water views. $ 164,000 Garry Spencer** 705.444.4601

Debbie Bunston*

Larry Reid*

Dana Calder*

Janet Reljic*

Close to Skiing…

ROB ROY

Beautiful Maple Valley

Century home located on dead end street w/lots of surrounding green space.

Snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, boating & more! Great 3 bdrm home or weekend getaway!

4.71 acres of well treed land located on paved road & features stream running length of property.

Triangular shaped lot features picturesque views & is steps to Bruce Trail & ski hills.

$ 138,900 Lori Rawn* 705.446.8233

$ 199,900 Valerie Scott* 705.606.0955

$ 25,000 Janet Reljic* 705.888.8512

$ 63,900 Lori Rawn* 705.446.8233

Rebecca Cormier*

Stan Reljic*

myhomes.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/7033

Great Starter or Getaway!

Steps to Bay

All brick unit features new laminate floors, powder room & inside entry from 1 car garage.

myhomes.thevirtualtourcompany.ca/6526

Jennifer Ridsdale*

Ron Crocker*

Bonnie House*

Valerie Scott*

John Kirby*

Sandy Shannon**

Chris Moffat-Lynch*

Garry Spencer**

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

Greg Syrota*

Cheryl J. Morrison**

S. Dale Tkatch***

Melanie Moss*

Connie O’Shell**

Annette Voss Lake*

Leslie Pocklington*

Fran Webster*

Sara White*

Jewel of the North A Magnificent Compound in Wasaga Beach

Zoning - Commercial CA

A peaceful and refreshing lifestyle awaits you on River Road East in Wasaga Beach. Relax in luxury and entertain in style in your very own retreat at the mouth of the Nottawasaga River with an exceptional view of the secluded tip of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, overlooking Georgian Bay.

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Interview someone from the Royal LePage ALL Real Estate Services TEAM, and work with ALL our agents, ALL our experience, ALL our expertise, ALL our professionalism, and get ALL our results. $1,495,000

ALPINE SKI CLUB CHALET

5 bedroom, 4 ½ bath, custom home.

MLS® 20111971 Doug Lindsay 705-441-0850 dlindsay@RoyalLePage.ca

$189,000

$469,000

$399,000

ARROW HEAD AT BLUE

4 bedroom, 4 bath, fully furnished, views of Blue Mountain.

MLS® 20120888 Doug Lindsay 705-441-0850 dlindsay@RoyalLePage.ca

$237,000

DARE TO COMPARE

Popular Ruperts Landing complex on shores of Georgian Bay. Spacious 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, recent upgrades ++ MLS® 20116051 Zig Glogowski 705-888-3080 zig@RoyalLePage.ca

$549,321

$349,900

EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED

2 bedroom bungalow in Collingwood, amazing kitchen, 35’x10’ deck, lot 60’x120’, fenced rear yard. MLS® 20120749 Phyllis Dineen 705-445-5520 dineentall@sympatico.ca

$565,000

3+ BEAUTIFUL ACRES AND HOME

Tranquil private setting that has been loved by friends and family and seen many happy memories.

Country setting minutes from Collingwood.

MLS® 20120856 Nina Margessson 705-445-5520 ext:254 nina@margesson.com

$349,900

CHARM AND CHARACTER

$199,900

CLASSIC COUNTRY HOME

Close to Collingwood and ski hills of Blue, great recreational or full time home. Surrounded by beautiful countryside. MLS® 20121019 Christine Smith 705-888-0201 bluemountainchristine@yahoo.ca

MOVE-IN CONDITION

$724,900

JUST UNDER TWO ACRES

Private bush lot, custom built home, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Over 2600 sq.ft. plus detached heated shop! Minutes to the Glen & Creemore!

MLS® 20120929 Vicki Bell 705-446-4539 ringabell@RoyalLePage.ca

BREWSTER’S LAKE WATERFRONT!

Lifestyle is what it’s all about here. Rarely offered for sale. This home is in the sought after and prestigious Mariner’s Haven. MLS® 20120834 Christine Smith 705-888-0201 bluemountainchristine@yahoo.ca

CREEKSIDE SUBDIVISION

4 bdrm 2800+ sq.ft., 3.5 baths. Over $80,000 in upgrades!!

MLS® 20121132 Paul Casey 705-606-2510 paulcasey@RoyalLePage.com

$869,000

HOME BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Currently operating as a home business. 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.

MLS® 20120293 John Giffen 705-888-6791 jegiffen@me.com

$749,000

5 bedroom bungalow on 5 acres. Next to 12 acre nature reserve.

MLS® 20113538 Ian Hawkins 705-446-5136 ianhawkins@royallepage.ca

WATERFRONT WITH DEEP WATER DOCK!

$439,999

$279,000

Excellent starter or retirement home, well maintained 3 bdrm bungalow, located on cul-de-sac just mins. to Sunset Point. MLS® 20120390 Rick Crouch 705-443-1037 rickcrouch@propertycollingwood.com

GEORGIAN MEADOWS

4 bedrooms, finished basement/entertainment area, 3.5 baths, fenced in backyard.

MLS® 20111539 Phyllis Dineen 705-445-5520 dineentall@sympatico.ca

$1,090,000

$499,000

1.5 acre lot with renovated and updated Victorian!

3 plus bedrooms, huge eat-in kitchen, many updates! Minutes to Creemore and the Glen.

MLS® 20120185 Vicki Bell 705-446-4539 ringabell@RoyalLePage.ca

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

MUST SEE - Amazing panoramic waterfront views from this 1400 sq.ft., 2 bedroom condo. ``WOW`` factor in the renovated space!! MLS® 20120409 Sheila Shepherd 705-441-6085 sheilashepherd@rogers.com

RARE WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY!

250 ft. on Georgian Bay. Minutes to Georgian Peaks & Georgian Bay Club. MLS® 20120159 Cindy Ryerse 705-446-7254 cryerse@royallepage.ca

$194,900

5 MIN FROM CRAIGLEITH & ALPINE SKI CLUBS!

7 bedroom, 5 bath chalet in Georgian Woodlands.

MLS® 20120820 Jim Hanna 705-441-5272 jimhanna@rogers.com

BACKING ONTO GREENBELT!

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome. 1250 sq.ft., hardwood floors, reverse floor plan.

MLS® 20120674 Bob Muir 705-443-0773 bobmuir@royallepage.ca

$278,000

SUNSET VIEWS

`Schooner`` floor plan in Lighthouse Point has 2 bdrms & 2 baths. Enjoy outstanding views of green belt, & sunsets over Georgian Bay. MLS® 20120172 Mardy Van Beest 705-441-4706 vanbeest@bmts.com

$524,999

EXCLUSIVE MONTERRA RIDGE

3 bdrms, 4 baths, h/w floors, s/s appliances, o/c living room, vaulted ceilings & gas f/p. Over sized deck w/hot tub, garage, on site pool, on golf course.

MLS® 20120913 D. Barry Manchester 705-446-8468 dbm@RoyalLePage.ca

$442,500

DOWNTOWN COLLINGWOOD CONDO

Immaculate Shipyards bungalow adjacent to waterfront. 3 beds/3 baths, deluxe Media room and many upgrades. MLS® 20120857 Martha P. Whitton 705-443-9022 mwhitton@sympatico.ca

$825,000

DEVIL’S GLEN SKI CLUB!

3600 sq.ft., 4 bedroom, 2+1 bath chalet style home on 4 acres! Walkthrough online www.chriskeleher.ca MLS® 20120213 Chris Keleher 705-888-4624 chriskeleher@me.com

$379,000

MCKEAN SUBDIVISION!

4 or 5 bedroom, 2600 sq.ft., 3 baths, over ½ acre lot.

MLS® 20120163 Cindy Ryerse 705-446-7254 cryerse@royallepage.ca

$139,900

COLLINGATE MEWS

3 bedroom condo. Gas heat, central air, hardwood floors. Close to Sunset Point Park.

MLS® 20115568 Wispy Boivin 705-888-7212 wispy2012@gmail.com

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$455,000

ATTENTION SKIERS!

Value & views @ base of the ski hills. CHALET/ TOWNHOME- $50,000 in upgrades: Hardwood, granite, stone f/p. MLS® 20114614 Zig Glogowski 705-888-3080 zig@RoyalLePage.ca

$369,000

GOLF COURSE LOCATION

1800 sq.ft. & f/f bsmt. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, backing onto green space, h/w, granite, s/s appls, stone f/p, garage, pool on site, views to Blue Mtn. MLS® 20120390 D. Barry Manchester 705-446-8468 dbm@RoyalLePage.ca

$399,900

BEAUTIFUL LOG HOME

Open concept kitchen, dining and living room. Main level soaring cathedral ceilings. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 fireplaces. MLS® 20120417 Neil Thain 416-998-5558 neil@realestatewiz.ca

$989,000

SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN HOME

Minutes to the ski hills, 5000+ square feet, 6 BR, 5 baths on 9 acres of forested land.

MLS® 20120947 Doug Linton 705-444-9643 dflinton@rogers.com

$2,150,000

CUSTOM BUILT WATERFRONT HOME! 3.5 acres, 290 ft. on Georgian Bay waterfront, spectacular views.

MLS® 20120589 Ian Hawkins 705-446-5136 ianhawkins@royallepage.ca

$309,000

SLOPE-SIDE LUXURY

Completely refurbished, with views to the pool, and Village. Front door steps to the Silver Bullet Ski Hill.

MLS® 20115015 Rick Wiles 705-812-1469 rwiles@RoyalLePage.ca

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NIPISSING RIDGE PHASE III

HIDDEN LAKE ROAD

ONE OF A KIND!!!

5 bdrm., 3 bath custom built bungalow with

Pre-construction pricing! New phase of existing

View property in Craigleith. Family or retirement chalet

Impressive 6400 sq. ft. custom home. 5 bdrms.,

3585 sq. ft. of finished floor area. Maintenance

Nipissing Ridge subdivision in popular recreation area.

with 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, reverse floor plan, double

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Walk to Craigleith & Alpine ski clubs. 63 lots in total.

car attached garage. Detached double garage. Pond

landscaped with 3 hole chip & putt, and

upgraded appliances. Main floor master with

Municipal water & sewers. Bldg permits ready 2012.

with waterfall & beautiful entertaining deck backing

salt water pool with cabana. 4 car garage

luxury ensuite bath. Fully finished basement.

See L.O.B. for full price list, covenants & offer forms.

onto the escarpment. Located between Alpine &

for all the toys. Close to Osler golf & skiing.

Outdoor hot tub. $549,900 MLS #20120621

$199,000 to $539,000 per lot. MLS #20115262

The Peaks Ski Clubs. $629,000 MLS #20113640

$2,495,000 MLS #20115201

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Upgraded end unit town home backing onto

Turn key custom built Colorado design, fully furnished 4

4 bdrm., 3 bath raised bungalow with many windows,

Custom

the forest. Tanglewood model with 3 bdrms.,

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

vaulted Great Room with media centre & gas fireplace.

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

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vaulted ceilings in the Great room, main floor

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

tops & pantry. Fully finished lower level with a huge

master suite, stunning kit with granite counters.

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entertainment area & hobby room with sink. Garage

6 bdrms, 4 baths, full finished lower level with

#20120599

Bay Golf Club members. $999,000 MLS #20120031

boasts tandem bay. $529,900 MLS #20115402

large family room. $1,550,000 MLS #20112346

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URME O Y HO LD M I BUREA D WATERFRONT CONDO Spectacular views of Georgian Bay. 4 bdrms, 2 ½ bath, 2 living areas plus finished room in the basement w/sauna & shower. Amenities include in-ground pool, tennis courts, minutes to skiing, golfing & trails for biking. Call for your viewing appt.

MLS® 20115279 $450,000.00

SANDY BEACH WATERFRONT Fabulous views over Georgian Bay. 5 bdrm/4 bthrm 4,150 sq. ft residence! Freshly painted & updated throughout. Large sunroom facing the bay with 3 skylights, deck off kitchen for bbq & waterfront dining, main floor bdrm with ensuite, just a couple of the great features of this lifestyle residence.

MLS® 20120464 $670,000.00

MULMUR MAGIC - 100 ACRE BUILDING LOT Magnificent south east views of Pine River Valley from hill top. Enjoy year round recreation, skiing, hiking on the Bruce Trail etc. Very close to artists’ community and the charming village of Creemore. $799,000

CHOOSE YOUR BUILDING SITE Nearly 30 acres of mature trees and Lisle Creek running through it in Mulmur. Enjoy wildlife crossing your land. Next door to Dufferin County Forest’s Little Tract and Rockery Creek. Close to charming village of Creemore, Devil’s Glen Country Club, Mansfield Ski Club and The Mad River Golf Club. $275,000

RCR Realty, Brokerage

Independently Owned & Operated

Basia REGAN

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CUSTOM DESIGNED 123 feet of waterfront on just over half an acre, 3,840 sq.ft of living space, custom design & contemporary concept perfect home for entertaining. With breathtaking views of Georgian Bay, this 4 bdrm, 4 bthrm house is sure to please your every need. Conveniently & centrally located, this home is a true work of art. A MUST see.

MLS® 20116275 $400,000.00

MLS® 20120461 $1,475,000.00

Basia REGAN

Telephone: 705-444-SOLD (7653) Toll Free: 1-800-265-3949 info@lushrealty.com www.LushRealty.com

www.basiaregan.com basiaregan@royallepage.ca

DOCKSIDE VILLAGE A waterfront community in the heart of recreation.

End unit, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, plus recreation room, open concept living and dining room. Tennis courts and a pool to enjoy in the summer. Minutes to Collingwood and Blue Mountain.

LUXURY BOARDWALK Home overlooking Bear Estate parkland.

Four bedrooms plus den, four bathrooms, decks on two levels and a patio with corridor views to Georgian Bay. Enjoy the trail systems nearby and the amenities of Collingwood.

$279,000

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VIEWS ALL AROUND Large 1755 sq.ft 3 bdrm Historic Snowbridge condo with sweeping views over Monterra to the Lighthouse and Georgian Bay & ski hills at Blue Mountain. Amenities include use of the sandy beach, swimming pool, shuttle bus to the Blue Mountain village and much more. Call for all the details.

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793826 GREY RD. 124, SINGHAMPTON 25 ACRE ESTATE - A fabulous opportunity! Located just south of Singhampton & a short distance to Devil’s Glen Ski Club; a modern, custom-built country home boasting over 3600 sq. ft. of living area. 4 bdrms., 3 1/2 baths, soaring, vaulted ceilings & towering built-in shelving, an impressive fireplace highlights an open-concept living room, ample windows to bring in the outdoors, a private, secondary staircase leads to a sprawling master bdrm. with a private sitting room, a 5 pc ensuite & huge walk-in closet. Separate guest wing & a huge, fully finished loft/games room perched overtop an oversized double car garage. $529,000 MLS #20120151

203 CLARK STREET, CLARKSBURG MAJESTIC ALTA Home built on a premium ridge lot. Six bedrooms, four bathrooms and 5,500 sq.ft. of luxury and upgrades. Floor-toceiling windows in the great room, reclaimed hemlock floors, dumb waiter and steam room.

SILVER SPRINGS Located at the top of the Beaver Valley, 139 acres with spring-fed ponds, the Black Creek and trails.

Eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, industrial kitchen and prep kitchen; plus a 4,800 sq.ft. renovated barn with more living space and conference room.

Pride of ownership exudes in this stunning, restored, turn of the century red brick masonry farmhouse in the heart of Clarksburg’s vibrant cultural community. This 4 bdrm., 2 bath gem sits atop a gorgeous .5 acre parcel of land with future severance potential of a full town lot. Hardwood floors, 9 ft. ceilings. Covered veranda, private enclosed flagstone patio.

$1,750,000

$1,975,000

$349,900 MLS #20115232

Karen E. Willison, Sales Representative 705 888 0075 kwillison@royallepage.ca LeeAnn Matthews Sales Representative 705 446 8688 lamatthews@royallepage.ca HomesofCollingwood.com LocationsNorth.com

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Locations North Realty, Brokerage Office (519) 599 2136 Fax (519) 599 5036 27 Arthur Street (Hwy 26) Thornbury, Ontario N0H 2P0

Serge Crespy Real Estate Broker Mortgage Broker Direct 705-445-0606 Derek Crespy, Sales Person Direct 705-441-0112 Office 705-445-8500 Ext. 229 www.crespy.ca

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

ReadeR Buying guide For more information, link directly to Our Advertisers at www.onthebaymagazine.com ACCOMMODATIONS

FASHION/JEWELLERY

Millhollow Bed & Breakfast Page 39

Echo Trends Page 61 El Naturalista Page 61

Wasaga Beach Decorating Page 57

HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIR

Clairwood Real Estate Corporation, Brokerage Sherry Rioux, Emma Baker, Karen Poshtar Page 91 Eye Spy Farm Page 30

ANIMAL/BIRD/PET SERVICES

Elaine Dickinson’s Fashions Page 62

City Stone Page 40

Bird House Nature Company Page 64

Shoe Tree Page 39

CounterToppers Page 43

Jewel of the North Page 92

Ecoinhabit Page 58

Lush Realty Inc. Page 96

Georgian Basement Systems Page 26

Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Brad Williams Page 95

Mullin’s Pet Market Page 82 Stayner Pet Centre Page 40

FLOORING Dean’s Carpet One Page 44

ANNOUNCEMENTS On The Bay Magazine Page 40 & 76

ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS/ GALLERIES Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Page 80 Dufferin County Museum Page 30

PR Antique Products Page 41 Trans Canada Wood Products Page 42

Gordon Construction & Cabinetry Page 82 Kitchen Painters Page 47 Knights’ Home building Centre Page 56 Thornbury Clear Choice Pools & Spas Page 58

FOOD/DRINK

Trans Canada Wood Products Page 42

Blue Ridge Meats Page 64

Wood Up Inc. Page 48

Piper’s Sports Bar & Grill Page 56

Winmar Restoration Page 45 Wrightway Renovations Page 41 & 82

Grey Roots Museum & Archives Page 81

FURNITURE/APPLIANCES

HOME SERVICES

Loft Gallery Page 82

Foley’s Furniture & Appliances Page 59

Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre Page 39

Gordon Construction & Cabinetry Page 82

Molly Maid Page 82

Home Furniture Appliances Page 62

AUTO REPAIRS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Leon’s Furniture & Appliances Page 8

Kubota Page 99

Macdonald’s Furniture & Appliances Page 46

Owen Sound Subaru Page 71 Walkers Small Motors Page 51

Wayne Dziedzic Custom Upholstery Page 42

GOLF

BUILDERS

Mad River Golf Club Page 73

Gordon Construction Page 82

Monterra Golf at Blue Mountain Page 68

Jacklin Construction Page 82 Porter Skelton & Associates Page 49 Royal Homes Page 31

Oslerbrook Golf & Country Club Page 69

HEALTH/BEAUTY/FITNESS

Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc., Brokerage Page 87

Greentree Gardens & Emporium Page 53 Hackstone Landscapes Page 34 Landmark Group Page 7 Maxwell Garden Centre Page 52 Oasis North Landscapes Page 51 Ormsby’s Gerden Centre & Landscaping Page 39 Riverside Greenhouses Page 50 Riverside Landscapes Design & Build Page 53 Sprinkler Guys Page 49 Terry’s Concrete Page 48

Evolve Eco-friendly Toys Page 39

Earth’s Berries Page 64

Willowstone Plant Health Care Page 53

Georgian Bay Cosmetic Clinic Page 60

COMMUNITY/BUSINESS SERVICES

Marsden Wellness Centre Page 60

97.7 The Beach/Bayshore Broadcasting Page 72 Beaver Valley Outreach Page 52 Blue Mountains Public Library Page 85 Clearview Community Coalition Page 84 Collingwood BIA Page 27 Collingwood G&M Hospital Page 4 Meaford Chamber of Commerce Page 39 Nature Conservancy Page 32

ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING

Leah Ann Wright, Holistic Practitioner Page 42 Scandinave Spa, Blue Mountain Page 20 Spa Girl Page 82 Stuart Ellis IDA Page 70 Thornbury Massage Therapy & Osteopathy Page 76

MEDICAL/DENTAL PROFESSIONALS

Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc. Karen Willison & LeeAnn Matthews Page 96 Royal LePage RCA Realty, Brokerage Basia Regan Page 96 Royal LePage Trinity Realty Inc., Brokerage Page 90 Sutton Incentive Realty Inc. Jim Rowland Page 26

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS Admiral Collingwood Place (Charis Developments) Page 10

Beach Eye Care Page 26

Cobble Beach (Reid’s Heritage Group & Northridge Homes) Page 28

Collingwood Dental Centre Page 78

Country Meadows (Parkbridge) Page 77

Dr. David Redick Family Dentistry Page 56

Georgian Meadows (Sherwood Homes) Page 15

Dr. Dina Ghobrial Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Page 50

Far Hills Thornbury Page 67 Lora Bay (Reid’s Heritage Group) Page 17

Dr. Robert McCoppen Family Dentistry Page 70

Royal Manor Meaford (Brightstar Corp.) Page 100

TruBalance Healthcare Inc. Page 52

HEATING/AIR/GEOTHERMAL/SOLAR

Dr. Hammond & Raymond Optometrists Page 76

Silver Glen Preserve (Sherwood Homes) Page 15

Amp Champ Page 82 Current Power Electrical Page 43

PEST CONTROL

Quest Geothermal Page 60

Environmental Pest Control Page 82 J.D. Pest Control Page 81

Current Power Electrical Page 43

Nottawasaga Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning Page 57

EQUESTRIAN

HOME AUDIO/SECURITY

PROFESSIONAL/FINANCIAL/LEGAL

Alpine Equestrian Centre Page 62

Home Watch Page 49

BDO Canada LLP Page 79

Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Page 63

Besse Merriflied & Cowan LLP Page 71

Amp Champ Page 82

Royal LePage All Real Estate Service Ltd., Brokerage Page 94

LANDSCAPE/GARDEN

David Hillis Salon Page 64

Good Health Mart Collingwood Page 58

Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd., Brokerage Alan Ewing, Blair Thompson, Diane Allen, Heather Stitt, Jean Rowe, Lorraine Champion, Marg Scheben-Edey Page 93

Royal LePage All Real Estate Service Ltd. Chris Keleher Page 32

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Minds Alive Toys, Crafts, Books Page 64

Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd., Brokerage Serge Crespy & Derek Crespy Page 96

Vintage Pinball & Arcade Page 82

Storage Zone Page 82

Camelot Salon & Day Spa Page 64

Liam & Lauren Baby Page 64

Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd. Doug Gillis Page 86

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION

Spidermen Page 82

Shipyards (FRAM Building Group) Page 19 Stonebridge by the Bay Page 24 White’s Bay Page 5 Windfall (Replay Resorts) Page 22 & 23 Windrose Valley Page 2

ROOFING Interlock Industries Page 61

TRAVEL

Bluerock Wealth Management Page 81

Expedia Cruise Ship Centers Page 64

CF Crozier & Associates Page 21

Marlin Travel Page 64 Secondary Ownership Group Page 82

Blue Mountains Public Library Page 85

HOME DÉCOR/DESIGN

Cruisin’ Classics at The Gayety Theatre Page 74

Cherche House of Design Page 63

Gaviller & Company LLP Page 59

Eco Adventure Tours Page 70

Designs by Consign Page 42

Pace Law Firm Page 79

Home & Cottage Expo Page 40

Eclectique Boutique Page 82

RBC Dominion Securities Page 71

Sail Georgian Bay Page 39

Ecoinhabit Page 58

Waddingtons Auction House Page 41

Scenic Caves Page 77

Kitchen Painters Page 47

Springlicious Page 51

WINDOW FASHIONS Ashton’s Blinds, Draperies & Shutters Page 48

Leuk bij Hermas Interiors Page 59

REAL ESTATE

Salnek Window Fashions & Accessories Page 9

Theatre Collingwood Page 86

Salnek Window Fashions & Accessories Page 9 Squire John’s Page 33

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage Page 88 & 89

Shades & Shutters Page 43

Vintage Pinball & Arcade Page 82

Wasaga Beach Decorating Page 57 On The Bay

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From Ships To

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ong before there were homes on Collingwood’s waterfront, there were shipyards. This colourized postcard shows the waterfront as it appeared in 1900 – a far cry from the upscale residential development in a park-like setting that is transforming the site today.

Town planners today move heavy industry to the edges of municipalities, but Collingwood’s heavy industry at that time was centred around the downtown core, the docks and the transportation links.

When it was operating at full capacity, the Collingwood Shipyard employed more than 1,000

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people in a town of less than 5,000. When the families of shipyard workers and the support businesses are factored in, an estimated one in every three people earned their living from the shipyard at the time.

For decades, the Chamber of Commerce held a ceremony with the captain of the first vessel into harbour in the spring. The lucky captain was given a top hat. The shipbuilders’ memorial at Harbourlands Park lists the names of all employees who died while working at the Shipyard. ❧ From Hulls on Ontario: Collingwood’s Maritime Legacy (online), created by Collingwood Museum.

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