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Playing The Game

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Buying and selling homes in today’s crazy market

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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES 26 Playing the Game Buying and selling homes in today’s crazy market. BY MARG SCHEBEN-EDEY

34 Q&A

An interview with Matthew Lidbetter, president of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors (SGBAR). BY MARG SCHEBEN-EDEY

39 Money-Making Moves Real estate for wealth creation. BY MARG SCHEBEN-EDEY

45 Variety, Diversity, Affordability A dynamic development picture. BY MARC HUMINILOWYCZ

64 Bringing the Outside In This contemporary Meaford home uses natural light and a balance between farm and forest views to create a sophisticated yet calming oasis. BY JANET LEES

82 Staycation Zone Creating an outdoor sanctuary to ride out the pandemic at home this summer. BY JUDY ROSS

COLUMNS Perspective

13 Arts & Culture Evolution A longtime Collingwood resident and former town councillor reflects on our rich history and why now is the time for a performing arts centre. BY JOHN KIRBY Fenceposts

22 Who You Gonna Call?

DEPARTMENTS 10 16 98 102 109 110

From Our Editor From Our Readers Introductions Gallery of Realtors Reader Buying Guide Looking Back

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ON THE COVER: Sunrise over Collingwood Harbour.

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61 Mercurial Moments Collingwood artist Lisa Hannaford captures evocative Georgian Bay landscapes. Playing The Game

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Let’s Get Real The line drawing above is one of the “roughs” of Shelagh Armstrong-Hodgson’s illustrations that accompany our annual package of real estate articles in this issue (the final illustration is on page 26). Based on the current market, we felt that Monopoly was an appropriate concept to illustrate the articles about today’s real estate game. Shelagh’s final illustrations are perfect, and her unique style adds an artistic touch to the pages of On The Bay. Another welcome contributor to our real estate package is Marg Scheben-Edey, who wrote the articles. Before her recent retirement, Marg had a long and illustrious career as a realtor in Southern Georgian Bay. I was an avid reader of her real estate blog and found her to be a clear and perceptive writer, so when I heard that she had retired, I contacted her to see if she’d be interested in writing about real estate for On The Bay. Her answer was an enthusiastic “yes,” and she had lots of great ideas. As an editor, assigning stories to a non-journalist is always nervewracking because you never know what you’re going to get, but in Marg’s case I needn’t have worried. Her articles are insightful, well researched and well written, with very little editing needed. I’m thrilled to add Marg to our roster of On The Bay writers and I know readers will benefit from her analysis of the real estate market, one of the best we’ve ever published. Buying and selling real estate has indeed become a crazy game and the pandemic has led to increased demand as those working from home or on the verge of retirement or semi-retirement are choosing to make our four-season area their permanent home. As in any game, there are winners and losers, and the losers unfortunately are the workers who keep our restaurants, stores and businesses going, providing the wide range of goods and services our growing population expects in this small corner of the world. I don’t often sound an alarm in this editorial space, but I’m doing

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As in any game, there are winners and losers, and the losers unfortunately are the workers who keep our restaurants, stores and businesses going, providing the wide range of goods and services our growing population expects in this small corner of the world. so now because I firmly believe we’re in the midst of a serious crisis regarding affordable, attainable housing. Increased demand means skyrocketing real estate prices, which presents a major barrier to entry for first-time home buyers. And the higher cost trickles down to the rental market, which has also become unaffordable for many. The Town of The Blue Mountains is taking the situation in hand by building affordable housing units and essentially becoming a landlord. But that doesn’t address the issue of home ownership. Throughout our area, more needs to be done to ensure that Southern Georgian Bay doesn’t become a haven for the rich – unaffordable or ghettoized for those who work hard to make it such a great place to live. When I was a kid growing up in Belleville, about every third house on our crescent was subsidized housing. These homes were of the same style and quality as all the others on our street, they were well cared for, and the hard-working families who lived in them were part of our community. The kids all played together, the parents all waved and chatted as they mowed their lawns and took care of their properties. There was no class structure or ghettoization. It was a great way to grow up, where diversity was a given and everyone had the same opportunity to live in a nice house, on a nice street, in a nice area. That experience informed who I became and what I believe in. I’m no expert, but surely there must be a way to ensure that we have a mix of housing available in our towns and neighbourhoods similar to what worked so well 50 years ago. I’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions on how we can make our area attainable to all. It’s the only sustainable way forward. ❧

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A longtime Collingwood resident and former town councillor reflects on our rich history and why now is the time for a performing arts centre by JOHN KIRBY photo by JESSICA CRANDLEMIRE

The Town of Collingwood recently announced the hiring of a consultant for the Arts & Culture Feasibility Study, and this decision was welcome news to me! When my ancestors came to this area in the mid 1800s, arts and culture was never on their mind. They came to Canada and to Southern Georgian Bay to start a new life after the hardships they were experiencing in Scotland and Ireland. Over the ensuing 160 years this area has changed so much. We must remember our indigenous ancestors, the Petuns, who first settled here and farmed the arable lands. As time went on, the next inhabitants recognized the importance of the natural harbour and built a community based on marine commerce. Then a visionary immigrant from Czechoslovakia arrived in the 1940s and his epiphany was a ski hill!

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We are all so fortunate for all those who have helped make it a privilege to live in this very special place. Truly, we are blessed! In the 1960s when I was in my teenage years in Collingwood, boys would play hockey, girls would figure skate and some of my friends would venture out to the ski hills. When I entered high school in the fall of 1966, I elected to enrol in an instrumental music course in grade nine. This was my own epiphany, as I reflect. In the ensuing five years, as a member of the Collingwood Collegiate Institute Concert and Marching Band, I and many of my fellow classmates were able to represent our school, our community and our country at Expo ’67, Hemisfair ’68 in San Antonio, Texas and at Expo ’70 in Japan. With my father working in the shipyard and my mother as the home manager of three boys, I would never have had this opportunity, nor would many of my fellow band members, without community fundraising to support our band. I was so grateful and learned very quickly that there are things in life that can open doors and opportunities … and music and the arts were foremost! After university and my return to my hometown, I ventured into municipal politics on a platform of recreation and culture. In my seven years on Collingwood Council, we were able to establish a Parks, Recreation & Culture Department and hire the first director, Peter Dunbar. Harbourview Park was established, parkland at Sunset Point was returned to the citizens of Collingwood after years of being a trailer park, and Exhibition Park eventually became Central Park. I was chair of the initial committee to establish the current YMCA and this eventually led to the building of the current site.

PERSPECTIVE

After leaving municipal politics, I continued to advocate for the arts as an elementary school teacher and then principal. I was part of the Collingwood Civic Committee in 1992 when we completed the first feasibility study on arts and culture; the results then supported a performing arts and cultural centre. Unfortunately, in those days we did not have the demographics to financially support such a centre. But now today, in 2021, I truly believe our area has the need, desire and financial ability to build and support a dedicated art, culture and entertainment centre in Collingwood, serving all of Southern Georgian Bay. In August of 2019 I joined a group of dedicated citizens in the area which eventually became known as CACE (Collingwood Art, Culture and Entertainment). Our goal is to enhance the arts component of this most natural, wonderful area of our province and our country. For the past 18 months we have been working to establish relationships with many arts and cultural groups and individuals in our area. In doing so, we have come to the conclusion that we now have strong community interest and commitment to advocate for and work towards the construction of a professional arts and cultural facility – which would include a large, 500 to 600-seat performing arts venue – to serve the Southern Georgian Bay region and beyond. CACE was instrumental in encouraging the Town of Collingwood to conduct a feasibility study that will determine the future of arts and culture in Collingwood and Southern Georgian Bay. I encourage all to get involved in this process by going to collingwoodarts.com and registering your support. It is critical that residents show their support to move the project forward. As well, I encourage you to get involved in the feasibility study by completing the arts questionnaire at engage.collingwood.ca/artscentre-feasibility-study.

CACE was instrumental in encouraging the Town of Collingwood to conduct a feasibility study that will determine the future of arts and culture in Collingwood. COVID-19 is complicating things in the short term, but when we emerge from this pandemic – and we most definitely will – I believe Collingwood and Southern Georgian Bay can continue to enhance our cultural heritage and showcase the amazing talent from our region and beyond. I have been part of the transformation of Collingwood from a oneindustry town when I was growing up, to what it has become today: the premiere four-season destination in Ontario. The changes over the last 40 years have transformed this area into one of the most popular places in which to live, work and play in all of Canada, for young and old. We are blessed with the beauty of nature all around us, with an abundance of recreational facilities, and hopefully soon, we’ll be able to add a facility dedicated to arts and culture to our region’s many features. ❧

EDITOR’S NOTE: Perspective is an op-ed column featuring a guest writer’s personal perspective on a topic of interest to our readers. If you have suggestions for future topics or writers, or to comment on this article, please email janet.lees@me.com

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READERS RE: WINTER 2020 ISSUE I just wanted to say this was one of the best editions I have read! I loved the pic on the front cover and all of the stories, they were awesome. Thanks and glad you are able to keep up your fantastic work! Dawn L. Braid

CLARIFICATION Our article about outdoor skating in the Winter issue contained photos of people not wearing masks. We would like to clarify that the photos were taken early in the winter of 2020, before the pandemic and mask requirements. We

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RE: PERSPECTIVE, WINTER 2020 I fully agree with the article in the Winter edition of your magazine by Bruce Rodgers entitled, “The Business Behind Green Technology.” I agree with the proposal that it makes good sense to store energy at night when the demand is low and release it to the grid during the day when demand is high. Using pumped energy storage may have made sense 25-plus years ago, but technological advances have made this method of storing energy totally obsolete. New battery technology is a much greener and more effective solution to storing electricity. There are examples (Australia) as well as in Canada (Newmarket) where entire cities and local industry are powered using this new technology. There are many advantages to this approach: it is much greener, we don’t have to dig up hundreds of acres of Ontario landscape, we don’t waste 1000s of megawatts of electricity pumping water to the storage site, and we don’t have to build extensive transmission lines because storage facilities could be distributed to areas where it is needed (Toronto, Hamilton, Barrie, etc.). Storing electricity where it is consumed also eliminates the line losses inherent in transmitting power over long distances. Before this project progresses any further, an objective environmental assessment by an independent party should be done as well as a cost comparison between pumped energy storage and distributed battery storage. Informed input by accredited experts in the electricity storage,

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RE: COLLINGWOOD TERMINALS Like two previous letters to the editor on the topic of the Collingwood Terminals, we are also waiting for a decision to be made, not to demolish this historical icon, but to preserve, to protect and to find an adaptive reuse of this property. In response to the suggestion of “… placing a stick of dynamite …” by a demolition company, it should be noted that this would not only cost the taxpayers at least $5-8 million, but also would create landfill. This would also create a negative environmental impact on the waterfront by compromising the buried bladder of toxic waste. The Collingwood Terminal and Harbour Action Group supports a more positive outcome for this property, which lies within the protection of the Collingwood Heritage Conservation District. The grain elevators are described as “… the most important industrial site in the District.” This property is also included on the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s Provincial Interventions to Protect List. The terminal buildings represent a place in history for Collingwood. In the words of George Santayana, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The terminals are a symbol of Collingwood’s shipbuilding industry and represents the workers who were part of this industry. The town has successfully commissioned engineering reports and underwater surveys to assure that the building and its under structure are sound. The next steps will be to prepare an RFP (request for proposal) to

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RE: IN THEIR OWN WORDS, WINTER 2020 Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, we forgot to credit our amazing photographer, Jessica Crandlemire, for the photos of hospital workers at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. We apologize for the omission.

RE: CLEARVIEW SIDEROAD 26/27 PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION AND THE CLOSING OF COUNTY ROAD 91 We strongly support Lorrie Gillis’ comments in your Winter issue with respect to the closing of former Simcoe County Road 91. We submit this is a flawed decision made by the Township of Clearview. As background, Simcoe County agreed to turn over to Clearview, Simcoe County Road 91 from Simcoe County Road 124 at Duntroon to where it dead ends and connects with Grey County Road 35. Simcoe contributed $2 million dollars to this transfer. Clearview then proposed to sell to Walker Aggregates Ltd. a one-kilometre-long portion of former County Rd. 91 for $7.5 million dollars. This all happened back in 2011 prior to the Walker Quarry Hearing to establish a second quarry immediately north of the existing quarry. The Walker Quarry was approved on June 18, 2012 and a condition of approval of the quarry is the reconstruction of Clearview Sideroad 26/27. Clearview made their first application to the Niagara Escarpment Commission for approval to reconstruct Sideroad 26/27 in January of 2014. This application was refused by the Niagara Escarpment Commission on November 27, 2015 by a vote of 12-1 for the following reasons: 1. The road project did not meet the test of “essential” as alternatives were not taken into consideration, a requirement of lands zoned as Escarpment Natural Area. 2. A tunnel under County Road 91 was provided, making the

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R E A D E R reconstruction of Sideroad 26/27 as “essential” not the case. 3. Further development of the road would offend the objectives of the Niagara Escarpment’s two most sensitive land use designations, i.e. Escarpment Natural and Escarpment Protection Areas. 4. Further development of the road would cause environmental harm to cold-water streams and steep Escarpment slopes. As Ms. Gillis points out, Clearview has recently repaved County Rd. 91, making its closing unnecessary, impacting commercial vehicles over five tonnes that are not permitted to use Sideroad 26/27, making large farm equipment find alternate routes to fields on the Escarpment and making aggregate suppliers other than Walker less competitive because of the added distance to their haul roads. Reconstructing Sideroad 26/27 is not a satisfactory solution for the loss of County Road 91 as it further damages the environment and endangered species found there. Alternatives need to be studied. We submit there are other viable options available that would have been considered if a proper schedule of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) had been followed in the first place. This is the purpose of the MCEA process and would have consulted with the public and addressed the issue in a far more fair, timely and cost-effective manner. A hearing date at the end of April 2021 is now set for a pre-conference hearing to jointly hear both the Clearview NEP amendment and development applications. The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust needs the support of your readership in following through with the hearing and to find additional funding to continue this important effort. George Powell, P. Eng., Vice Chair Watershed Action Group, Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation

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Waste not, want not. Perhaps it’s a lesson you were taught as a child, or one you have taught your own children. It should also be a gentle reminder to Clearview Township. For years, the township has sought to shut down County Road 91 – one of our county’s most travelled roads – to replace it with Sideroad 26/27, a one-lane seasonal dirt path. It’s a decision that baffled commissioners at an October Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) hearing, many of whom would be pleased to have a road like CR 91 in their municipalities. County Road 91 is a staple east-west thoroughfare for residents and visitors alike. More importantly, it is a critical route for emergency services in both Simcoe County and Grey County. Clearview Township knows how significant the road is – in fact, last summer, they repaved the very section of road which they now plan to close. I struggle to understand why the township is set on selling the road – one they just spent taxpayer money to upkeep, and for which no true valuation has been provided. Clearview’s plan to upgrade Sideroad 26/27 doesn’t benefit the community, and residents do not support it. After evaluating the township’s proposed project, experts from the Niagara Escarpment Commission said, “the overwhelming majority of non-agency comments received by the NEC on the amendment application were in opposition to the road improvements ...” If residents aren’t benefitting from the unnecessary project, who is? According to an article by Ian Adams, Clearview Township’s lawyers and engineers are. The township has already spent more than $1 million in legal and engineering fees to keep the project alive. And that figure does not include one inch of road building. There will certainly be additional costs as the township – already twice rejected at the NEC – appeals to yet another body.

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The township must ask itself, are taxpayers willing to assume the cost of replacing a main thoroughfare with a substandard path? They are certainly not clamouring for unnecessary spending nor the closure of a heavily used main road. Consider this a reminder to Clearview: waste not, want not. Lorrie Gillis, Grey Highlands The proposed upgrade of Nottawasaga Sideroad 26/27 requires a deep cut to the brow of the Escarpment to make its grade legal, removal of trees and shrubbery, opening up the tree canopy, relocation of part of a coldwater fish stream, potential harm to several species at risk, and damage to an adjacent wetland. This expensive and environmentally disruptive endeavour is because Clearview Township made a secret deal in camera a decade ago with Walker Aggregates to sell the western end of former Simcoe County Road 91 to Walker and permanently close it to ALL public use. It is clear from the Joint Board Commissioners’ decision to approve the new quarry that they relied extensively on elements of this deal. A virtual pre-hearing conference was hosted by the Niagara Escarpment Hearing Office on February 24, 2021, and a second prehearing is scheduled for April 28 with an actual hearing set from November 8 to December 17. The hearing will consider Clearview applications for both a Niagara Escarpment Development Permit and a Niagara Escarpment Plan Amendment that would allow SR 26/27 to be upgraded if approved. Back in 2010, the budget for the planned work on 26/27 was grossly under-estimated at $500,000. Multiple studies and iterations made necessary by opposition to Clearview’s plan show

construction is likely in the multi-millions of taxpayers’ money. SR 26/27 is being touted by the township as a suitable “substitute” for County Road 91. It’s hard to imagine how traffic volume of several thousand vehicles of all types currently using Road 91, will safely navigate an upgraded 26/27. Walker’s gravel trucks have been using Road 91 unimpeded along with all the other traffic ever since its new quarry opened in 2016. After 10 years and three Clearview councils, we have yet another expensive hearing unfolding, trying to justify closing a long-established and perfectly good road that is critical to supporting our expanding fourseason economy with an inadequate road that is infrequently used and that will damage the Escarpment and its associated environment – a road that will cost millions of taxpayer dollars and be of little value to the vast majority of Clearview citizens. It makes no sense. Clearview has spent far too much money on this fiasco already – for lawyers, planners, environmental, visual impact and road engineering studies. It’s time to cut the secret deal loose. Legal wrangling will no doubt continue. Costs will no doubt escalate. Surely, Clearview Council has better priorities for its citizens’ money. Doug Dingeldein, Singhampton

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I was just reading a piece in the New York Times about how people have been fleeing the city in droves this past year to find freedom from the pandemic. The same thing is happening in our neighbourhood and rural real estate prices have surged as a result. What interested the Times writer was the refugees’ discovery of how unprepared they were to cope in a house that relies on a well and a septic tank. A country house has a lot of moving parts that can stop moving at any moment, and there is no condo board to call about it. You’re on your own. So you start picking up a lot of new skills, usually quite soon after you hire that guy in the truck with a hand-painted sign advertising “handyman services.” The contact list on your cell phone skews away from life and fitness coaches in favour of plumbers and electricians. My father was an actor who did not own a hammer or a screwdriver. It was painful to watch him struggle to put a key in the lock on his own front door. He had no idea how water, electricity or heat got to the house. The internal combustion engine was an impenetrable mystery to him. My brothers and I learned very early that if something went wrong around the house, my father would beg off saying he had a show to do that night and leave the problem to us. When I bought this abandoned farmhouse in 1978 and called the hydro office about bringing in service, they told me they didn’t hook up people who hadn’t gone through a winter here. They suggested I rent a house in the meantime and call them next spring if I had plans to stay. I renovated the entire house without a power tool or a phone, and during that winter I formed bonds with a few tradespeople who are still on my cellphone contact list to this day. I called one of them last week when the cast-iron faucet on the water hydrant out in the barn broke off in my hand and sent water gushing all over the barn floor. I got the water shut off and went searching through the

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hardware stores for a replacement. But the hydrant was a model that went out of production about an hour after I bought it 25 years ago. No parts to be found online or anywhere else. So I purchased a new model and went home to start digging down four feet to remove the old one. At two feet I hit water, so I called Paul the water pump guy who runs a massive rental shop in town and asked him if I could get his miniature backhoe. “What do you need that for, Dan?” he asked. (Privacy is not a thing in the rental business up here and for good reason.) I explained and Paul said, “No, no, no … bring those pieces over here and we’ll get you fixed up.” Paul Van Rental, as we call him, started out life as a banker but about the time I moved up here, he, too, abandoned the city to build his own business based around water pumps. He has only failed at one thing that I know of, and that is teaching me how to play euchre. He takes the global view on every emergency and has the calm of a man who has been talking people through floods for 30 years. He took the old rod, spent 10 minutes in the machine shop refitting the end for the new model spout and sent me home with it. In a few minutes I had water running in the barn again. It’s one thing to learn a few skills of your own with hammer and pipe wrench. But the real secret is to cultivate a career-counselling committee who will give you really good advice about what you can do about the problem right now while the kids are crying and your wife is yelling. My call list has at most a half dozen people who have anything to do with the writing profession or the theatre. The rest are all trusted voices on small motors, appliance repair, animal science, electricity, plumbing, mushrooms, tree-felling, gunsmithing, home curing, two-cylinder John Deere tractors and jacking up aging barns. I have the list backed up in the Cloud and on fireproof paper in a safe. ❧

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here is a housing drought in Southern Georgian Bay, yet demand is at a record high. Where normally there are enough homes for sale to supply buyers for about seven months, there was just one month at the end of January. The past year has been unprecedented in every way, and that includes the performance of the real estate market. In all regions of the country, people took a hard look at how and where they live, resulting in record-breaking sales and market activity. Never before has the saying that the first three rules of real estate are location, location, location been truer, and this has directly impacted the local market.

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“We saw a direct correlation with the lockdowns in the GTA and the movement of buyers up to our area. Emotions were high, and we saw people driven by fear of the virus and the need for more space between them and their neighbours.” HEATHER GARNER

According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Price Index (HPI), the median price of a single-family home in our region has increased by an average of 145 per cent over the last decade. Over 20 per cent of that increase happened in 2020 alone. Rob McAleer, a sales representative with Chestnut Park Real Estate, describes the market as a “seller’s market on steroids,” while other realtors we interviewed used words like “overwhelming” and “chaotic.” So, what are the deeper factors driving the market, who are the buyers and what new trends have emerged? To find out, we interviewed several local realtors to help us delve beyond the numbers.

Who Is Buying? It would appear that the sense many people have of buyers coming from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is likely accurate. When asked where residential buyers were coming from, the majority saw a split of about one-third local residents and two-thirds of people coming from outside the Southern Georgian Bay region. The out-of-area buyers were primarily from the GTA. Asked what the profile of their buyers were over the last year, most agreed that there were few first-time buyers and fewer investors, both attributed to higher prices and a lack of available inventory for sale. By far, most realtors agreed that most of their clients were move-up buyers and people buying recreational or secondary homes. Buyers moving here from out of the area cite common reasons we’ve heard for some time, such as the ability to enjoy a four-season lifestyle, friendly communities, less congestion, clean air and small-town charm. Others say the combination of being able to sell their homes for top dollar in larger city centres combined with historic low interest rates

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create an opportunity for them to own a dream home in Southern Georgian Bay. Things like green space, access to waterfront and trails as well as larger properties with privacy are commonly mentioned. With the pandemic came new reasons. As remote-working options became more commonplace and, in some cases, permanent, several home buyers state that they now have options to live anywhere they choose rather than concentrating on workplace proximity. “With COVID requiring workers to work from home, companies have given the green light for their staff to continue working remotely in perpetuity from wherever they want,” says Andres Paara, a broker with Royal LePage Locations North. “As a result, many are choosing to live in a region that provides a four-season lifestyle and more space to live, breathe and enjoy.” Paara adds that with volatility in the stock market, people are interested in the alternative of using their wealth for real estate investment in this area. Janet Piotrowski, a broker with Re/Max Four Seasons Realty in Collingwood, says the combination of lifestyle and the pandemic together fueled the market to unprecedented levels. “When I bought here five years ago, my clients and friends in the city were intrigued and talked about doing something like that down the road. Over the years, some did, but many didn’t pull the trigger until their frustration with being cooped up combined with the flexibility to work from home made it more feasible for them,” says Piotrowski. “People are craving green space, four-season outdoor activities and a simpler and quieter lifestyle – Southern Georgian Bay fits the bill perfectly!” Heather Garner, a sales representative with Chestnut Park Real Estate, concurs that lockdowns are driving the market. “We saw a direct correlation with the lockdowns in the GTA and the movement of buyers up to our area,” she says. “Emotions were high, and we saw people driven by fear of the virus and the need for more space between them and their neighbours.” Garner also saw another new type of client emerge since the pandemic began. “We generally work with a lot of young families in subdivisions and we did have several divorces that created a need for sellers to sell their beautiful family homes, thus becoming buyers searching for smaller homes or condos.” Jason Ruttan, a broker with Re/Max of Wasaga Beach, says that for the past 20 to 30 years, most sales in Wasaga were accredited to buyers purchasing a primary residence, but the pandemic has caused a shift. “The past year the local market rejuvenated demand for a traditional cottage property with character and it was evident that the increase in demand was largely credited to the COVID-19 pandemic.” In Meaford, Royal LePage Locations North sales representative Mike Poetker says bidding wars have become the norm due to increased demand from retirees and new work-from-home buyers leaving larger city centres for Southern Georgian Bay. Gerry Wayland, broker/owner of Re/Max at Blue, brings another perspective in regard to the resort market. He points out that when the pandemic first hit, the resort market crawled to a halt but since then, it has been busier than ever. As prices climb in the traditional recreational market, buyers have become more interested in resort condos in and around the Village at Blue, with price points often under $400,000. “The more people come and enjoy the resort experience, the more they want to be part of it,” says Wayland. “They are not investors but rather, end users. They buy units for personal use and any rental income is a bonus that offsets their operating costs.” He adds that while rental revenues were way down over the last year during lockdowns, owners have a positive outlook and have not panicked as they have confidence in a return to high occupancies and revenue streams. “Inventory is at an all-time low and prices are up to where they should be.” Sherry Rioux, a broker with Clairwood Real Estate, says travel restrictions have increased demand for property ownership in the area.

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“We have had huge demand, especially since COVID restricted travel plans,” she says. “People who normally would be travelling are now sticking close to home, so they want a weekend escape that they can get away to in case we experience more situations like this in future.” She adds that with snowbirds staying home last winter, there was a shortage of available seasonal rentals, leading people to buy instead of rent. “We were shocked at how many of our tenants ended up being buyers. Add to that, all the Burlington and Niagara people who normally skied at Ellicottville, NY but were not allowed to cross the border, so the calls came fast and furiously from that aspect of the market that we normally did not have here.”

The Condo Market The condominium market is mirroring the detached home market, with low inventory levels, rapid sales and record price levels achieved. For some buyers, condos are seen as a way of breaking into the local market. “Many of my condo buyers view their purchases as a way to break into the market here while they can still afford it, with an aim to sell in the city and upgrade to a larger home here within three to 10 years when they are ready to retire and move here full-time,” says Piotrowski. In the meantime, the ability to rent a condo out seasonally or full-time and the relatively maintenance-free aspect are also a draw. Heather Garner agrees that condos continue to be popular in our

“People who normally would be travelling are now sticking close to home, so they want a weekend escape that they can get away to in case we experience more situations like this in future.” SHERRY RIOUX

area. “With an inability to travel south last winter, we saw an increase in the condo market with buyers wanting to get away from the city homes and have a recreational property. It was common to even see multiple offers on seasonal leases, and buyers were purchasing inexpensive condos, too, as they couldn’t find rentals.” While many buyers are attracted by the relatively low price point for condos, Sherry Rioux says luxury condos over $1 million have also become more popular. “Condo developments such as Lighthouse Point became extremely hot properties,” says Rioux. “As one of the premier waterfront developments in town, the amenities and low density are a huge attraction.” She adds the desire for amenities is due to people looking for active options during the pandemic closures, for whom the “lock and go” lifestyle is appealing. Mike Poetker says that while Meaford has fewer condos than other

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areas, they remain a popular choice. However, he adds the unique opinion that “Interestingly, life lease is increasingly taking a huge bite out of the condo market.” (Life lease housing has elements of both ownership and renting; while occupants are considered to be tenants with a life interest in the property, they do not own it but rather pay a monthly sum for the right to occupy the unit.) In Wasaga Beach, Jason Ruttan points to new construction as having an impact. “Condominium sales have increased in recent years due to added new construction and increased inventory,” he says. “Based on the number of sales, this would indicate the popularity has increased. However, statistically the average buyer is still requesting a detached freehold home.” Ruttan adds that in 2020, condos represented less than 20 per cent of the total MLS residential sales in Wasaga Beach. What Features are People Looking for in a Home Now? Location continues to play an important role in buying decisions, with the most frequently desired features being: • Walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants and services • Proximity to nearby amenities such as golf courses, ski hills, beaches and trails • Views • Large lots with privacy For move-up buyers, the most desired features are: • Main floor master bedroom with ensuite • Main floor laundry • Gas fireplace • Large, white kitchens • Updated bathrooms • Hardwood floors • Attached garage with inside entry “Those who are retiring tend to prefer a home that is turnkey, as most retirees have already completed a number of renovations in their younger years and rightly now deserve to move straight into their retirement home, hassle-free,” notes Ruttan. “Younger generations don’t mind and often welcome renovation projects to help make a home their own.” Not surprisingly, most realtors we spoke with agreed, adding retirees most often search for bungalow-style homes with basements while recreational buyers express interest in everything from condominiums to country properties but in almost all cases, look for stylishly renovated, turn-key properties. “As far as country properties go, big views still command the largest premium, followed by quality of land (acreage forest, trails, streams, ponds, privacy), character houses fully renovated or with solid bones to enjoy now and improve over time,” says McAleer. For condo buyers, most realtors agreed that as secondary home buyers typically look for units that are well renovated with views and access to on-site amenities. As a result of the pandemic, some new trends have emerged. With more people working from home, Mike Poetker says good high-speed internet connectivity is more important than ever, and it’s often the first question buyers ask. The need to work from home has also seen other trends emerge. “With many people working from home, a home office or space to convert a room to a home office is a must,” says Heather Garner. “When gyms closed, we also saw a trend towards homes that had the ability for people to be able to work out from home; home gyms, pools, close to trails, storage for outdoor gear are all in demand.” She adds some buyers are also looking for the ultimate staycation-type properties where they have or can add a hot tub, pool, sauna, or other luxurious elements that would create a personal and private retreat.

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property that they can capitalize on with positive annual cash flow as well as long-term growth in equity.” Wasaga Beach has seen a decrease in investors due to market conditions favouring sellers, making it hard to find properties with acceptable margins, but Jason Ruttan says investors also look to create their own opportunities. “Investors are interested in legal duplexes and multi-unit residential dwellings due to a shortage of month-to-month annual lease options in the local market. A number of very presentable, newly constructed legal duplexes have been built and the demand is there for more if investors are willing to create the product.”

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“Companies have given the green light for their staff to continue working remotely in perpetuity from wherever they want. As a result, many are choosing to live in a region that provides a four-season lifestyle and more space to live, breathe and enjoy.” ANDRES PAARA

The Role of Investors Local realtors report that up to 30 per cent of their recent transactions involved investors or people combining investment with personal use. Almost all of those we interviewed said the demand was high based on inquiries, but prices in the last year made it difficult for investors to find properties where the numbers would work to provide them an adequate return. Investor profiles included a wide range of interests that included properties suitable for annual rentals, short-term accommodation rentals, multi-family homes, commercial and ‘fix and flip’ units. “We have had several buyers looking for long-term rental properties as a way to invest their savings,” says Garner. “However, with prices increasing and multiple offers on every property, they weren’t able to make the numbers work right now, so we are seeing this type of buyer waiting the market out.” Sherry Rioux adds her team has had several calls from investors looking to buy short-term accommodation (STA) qualified properties, which are hard to find. “When we do find STA eligible units, the prices have increased significantly so they weren’t affordable. There were also a few buyers looking for properties to flip, but those dwindled as prices rose once COVID hit.” Andres Paara’s clients were more interested in longer-term investments. “The investors we represented this year were either wanting long-term residential rentals and/or commercial retail with residential buildings. The hit the stock market took in the early spring last year scared people into either getting out of the stock market or to diversifying their investment portfolios to include real estate income

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Realtors were united in saying that the last year was a strong seller’s market with an imbalance in supply and demand, rapidly rising real estate prices and multiple offers on many properties. They all found that buyers had a sense of urgency and sought fast closing dates on their purchases due to the pandemic and desire to escape larger urban centres. The Southern Georgian Bay region is highly desirable to all demographics and there is an increasing trend of people wanting to move here full-time. They saw an increase in demand for high-end properties and a strong desire to connect to nature. With mass vaccination providing light at the end of the tunnel, with immigration and population growth continuing as well as a forecast of continued low mortgage rates for some time to come, local realtors expect the future of the real estate market in Southern Georgian Bay to remain strong. “I don’t see the current market as a temporary trend,” says Janet Piotrowski. “The hardship caused by the pandemic and the exhausting duration has caused many to reflect on what is important in their lives – having more joy, less stress and a healthier lifestyle are no longer considered a luxury but a necessity and there is no better place than the Collingwood area in which to do that.” Rob McLeer adds he expects things to cool down slightly once COVID retreats into the shadows. “However, there seems to be so much demand, COVID aside, compared to supply that we don’t anticipate much of a price correction.” Mike Poetker is a little more cautious. “COVID has driven up prices and transactions, but when the world has a handle on it, I think prices will stabilize. I think 2021 will stay active, but 2022 could see job losses and assistance being cut off that may put entry level homes on the market and cause some price stabilization in the short term.” Andres Paara anticipates demand and sales to remain strong through 2021 and likely for years to come. “Our region continues to be a desired and sought after four seasons destination for young families, recreational use, semi and full retired markets, regardless of COVID.” Supply will likely continue to be a factor moving forward. “Low inventory will, unfortunately, remain an issue for the next one to two years until the majority of local new home developments have completed the larger projects currently under way and these will in turn help increase what will eventually be added resale inventory,” says Jason Ruttan. Sherry Rioux says her team has discussed the outlook of the local real estate market at length and maintains that as long as COVID looms on the radar, people in Ontario will continue to seek the four-season resort lifestyle our area has to offer. “I don’t have a crystal ball, but we are expecting a strong 2021 with prices eventually stabilizing, although I think the prices of a few years ago are now definitely a thing of the past.” The final word goes to Heather Garner: “I expect our market to continue to stay busy – we will always remain a popular destination. With the ability to continue to work from home, so many will be able to make the move while keeping their current jobs. With interest rates low

and COVID still here, the focus for many will still be to find the perfect place to feel safe and at home. As we move forward in the next few years, I do expect prices to continue to increase but perhaps at a slower pace than they are right now. I think our area will always be one that people love and will want to move to, whether as a vacation destination, retirement home or permanent residence to raise a family; we live in the most incredible area that has so much to offer.” Navigating the waters of this frenzied market takes patience and planning. Sellers may want to consider options such as buying before selling if the ability is there to do so. For the foreseeable future, the selling of a home will begin online, where buyers will look for things like virtual tours, 3D floorplans and aerial photos before planning a visit, so sellers will need a strong and trusted relationship with a realtor who can guide them through the complexities of marketing as well as pricing and negotiation strategies including the handling of multiple offers. Buyers must be prepared to enter into a market where fierce competition for housing is a reality. It will take patience, nerves of steel and thick skin. They’ll need to be able to act fast, have a strong knowledge of the local market, and have a plan to deal with competing offers, home inspections and financing. Again, a trusted realtor can cut through the noise to help in making informed decisions.

“The more people come and enjoy the resort experience, the more they want to be part of it. They are not investors but rather, end users. They buy units for personal use and any rental income is a bonus that offsets their operating costs.” GERRY WAYLAND

While economists, pundits and industry insiders predict everything from a real estate boom to a bust, the reality is that the market is always impossible to predict. Despite the pandemic causing the biggest economic crisis in modern history, the bubble didn’t burst. It is possible that as government and lender supports end, the market could soften or stabilize. It’s more likely that markets like the one here in Southern Georgian Bay will show greater resilience as the desire to work from home, to create new lifestyles and to be part of a community continue to take priority. In the end, real estate is about home, and the future of people making a home in Southern Georgian Bay is bright. ❧

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An interview with Matthew Lidbetter, president of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors (SGBAR) Note: The Western District of the Southern Georgian Bay Association of Realtors includes Blue Mountains, Clearview, Collingwood, Grey Highlands, Meaford and Wasaga Beach.

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On The Bay: How would you describe the current resale home market in the Western District of Southern Georgian Bay, and why? Matthew Lidbetter: At the beginning of 2020, most industry experts predicted steady growth; however, with the onset of the pandemic, there were key drivers in the rapid escalation in demand and therefore price. Buyers from urban areas have been looking for space, not only larger houses than they have typically been used to, but also land. It has become clear that with the ability to work from home, the home office and high-speed internet have become critical. It is also apparent that many buyers are moving their principal residence from the GTA, Kitchener-Waterloo, etc. to the Southern Georgian Bay area, where they can enjoy a four-season lifestyle with a work life balance. Retirement is also calling – with people’s plans to move up north being accelerated, where before the pandemic they had a five to 10-year plan, this seems to have become a more immediate desire. OTB: It clearly appears to be a seller’s market in Southern Georgian Bay. How are these low inventory levels affecting home prices in our area?

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ML: As always, it is supply and demand; with the low inventory levels, sellers are achieving prices that pre-pandemic may not have been considered possible. OTB: How different are the individual real estate markets across the Western Region? For example, between Collingwood and The Blue Mountains, Meaford, Wasaga Beach, etc.? ML: Markets within the Western Region are all playing out very similarly – record or near-record sales activity, very limited supply, and record price levels. The dwindling number of active listings continues to raise concerns for local markets within the Western Region. Available supply across all local markets is at historical lows and as of the end of 2020 the number of active listings for the overall Western Region dropped below 200 for the first time on record going back more than 25 years. That said, the overall Western Region still managed to post the highest

REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT MLS home sales ever in a year in 2020. However, supply shortages will remain the biggest challenge to prospective homebuyers this year.

OTB: How much has the price of a single-family home changed in the Western Region since 2010? What is the most expensive and the least expensive community in Southern Georgian Bay and what are the median (not average) residential sale prices in those communities? ML: The MLS Home Price Index (HPI) tracks price trends and levels far more accurately than averages or medians. Below is a table showing MLS Single Family Benchmark Prices for the major areas in the Western Region at the end of last year and how the most recent data compares to the same period in 2010 for single family homes. Area

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$780,000

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$575,200

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$590,400

160.0

Grey Highlands

$259,500

$655,100

152.4

Meaford

$215,900

$508,000

135.3

Wasaga Beach

$227,900

$563,400

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Prices for single-family homes have more than doubled in all areas within the Western Region over the past 10 years, although there are variations among price levels between the areas. Drilling down even further, the least and most expensive communities for single family homes within these areas in the Western Region are (at the time of this writing) the Town of Meaford ($438,900) and Georgian Peaks ($952,600), respectively. On a side note, there has been a general divergence in trends between prices for ground-level properties and apartments. While single family and townhouse properties both saw price trends accelerate through 2020, apartment units saw prices stay relatively stable throughout the year. However, with properties of all types in very short supply, we wouldn’t be surprised to see apartment prices beginning to pick up more as well.

While single family and townhouse properties both saw price trends accelerate through 2020, apartment units saw prices stay relatively stable throughout the year. While the use of benchmark price information can be useful in establishing trends when applied over time, the SGBAR cautions that a benchmark price does not indicate the actual value of any particular property. Those requiring specific information on property values should contact a local realtor.

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become real estate investors by employing a multitude of strategies to accomplish their goals. Southern Georgian Bay has become a mecca for many of these people who see the area as one that is ripe for investment on many fronts. Consistently ranked as one of the top areas of the country to live in, Southern Georgian Bay has enjoyed property appreciation of over 100 per cent in the last decade. That in itself, when adjusted for inflation, is inadequate to generate wealth.

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With economic volatility, disappearing pensions and inflation making it increasingly difficult to save for retirement or to simply get ahead, many people have become real estate investors by employing a multitude of strategies to accomplish their goals. However, it does create opportunities to leverage equity by refinancing property to free up cash for other purchases. With sustained and historically low interest rates, many homeowners have accessed that equity to buy, renovate, flip, rent or invest in real estate through one method or another.

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Having the opportunity to build equity starts with being able to buy a home in the first place. As property values have soared, this has become increasingly difficult for first-time home buyers. Consider the example of two people, each making $40,000 a year (about $20 per hour) and with no debt. Currently, they would qualify for a home purchase price of just over $400,000. This also presumes that they have over $50,000 cash available for a down payment and legal fees. While home ownership is possible, there are a very limited number of houses for sale in that price range, and the ones that do exist often require substantial work or renovation. Condos have increasingly become an option with their lower price points, but once condominium fees are factored in, the qualifying purchase price drops below $400,000. So what are first-time buyers to do? Two federal government programs exist that may help buyers with their first home. One is the First-time Home Buyers’ Plan that allows people to borrow up to $35,000 from their RRSP to put toward the purchase of a home. If they are buying with someone else who qualifies as a first-time buyer, they can also borrow $35,000 for a total of $70,000. They then have 15 years to repay the amount back into their RRSP without tax penalties. A second program is the First Time Home Buyer Incentive, in which the federal government essentially becomes a shared equity partner in the home. For buyers who qualify, the government puts up five per cent of the price of a resale home, or either five or 10 per cent of the price of a newly constructed one. The incentive is interest-free and is registered as a second mortgage on the title of the property. While no regular principal payments are required, the loan must be repaid within 25 years of the date borrowed or when the home is sold, whichever comes first. While the loan is interest free, it’s a shared equity mortgage, which means the government shares in any gains or losses on the property value. The total borrowing amount cannot be more than four times the qualifying income and is capped at an annual income of $120,000. The ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’ is another common source for first-time buyers. Parents or others may gift a chunk of cash to the home buyer to assist with a purchase, or they may hold the entire mortgage on the property with reduced rates or easy terms. More families look to this option as an early transfer of wealth that may help their children enter into the real estate market. Co-ownership is also increasing in popularity, in which two or more parties decide to buy a property together. They may all reside in the home or they may have shared equity arrangements instead. This is a

REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT complex area when it comes to mortgage financing, legal agreements and other insurance or regulatory requirements, but it can be done with appropriate legal guidance and defined exit strategies for when one party wants out. Expanding the search criteria for a property is another option. Instead of buying a detached house, consider other options such as a condominium, townhome or semi-detached house. Looking in a wider geographic area may also be of benefit. For example, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association data, the median price of a singlefamily home in Collingwood on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) at the end of 2020 was $653,500, while a townhouse in Wasaga Beach had a median sale price of $425,000. Another option for qualified first-time buyers is to purchase a home with an income suite or with the ability to create one, as the rental income will increase a buyer’s borrowing power. The rental income from the unit will usually carry more than the increased mortgage payment on this more expensive home. Co-investors or parents taking an equity position may be able to help with the increased down payment or renovation costs.

Conversions & Accessory Suites Kelly Caldwell, owner of Elevated Wealth Creation, moved to Collingwood three years ago, buying her first property and converting it to a two-unit home with a basement apartment. With rental vacancy rates below one per cent in the area, she saw a strong demand for this type of housing and says there is still no shortage of qualified tenants in the area. She leverages equity created through her renovations to finance other purchases and repeats the formula again. Her ventures have worked for her and bring double-digit returns while also creating much needed rental housing stock. Today, she owns or co-owns over 20 rental units and is teaching others how to do the same. Caldwell says finding properties that make financial sense for her model isn’t always easy. “I have had to put a lot of hours into understanding how to strategically analyze return on investment, the Ontario Building Code and the various municipal bylaws, as well as training and educating my contracting team,” she says. She also offers advice on how to be a successful landlord: “From a property management perspective, we separate ourselves from

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make sure that the unit had all required building permits, inspections, fire inspections and the details of any existing leases. In either case, homeowners with secondary suites become landlords and must also become familiar and comply with the Residential Tenancies Act. Research should also be done into both insurance and tax implications. There may be some financial assistance available to buyers looking to create a secondary suite. Through programs such as a “purchase plus improvements” mortgage, some mortgage lenders will arrange a higher mortgage that covers some of the costs of renovations subject to the anticipated new value of the property after renovations are complete. In addition, funds may be available to assist with conversion costs through programs such as Simcoe County’s Secondary Suite program. Financial assistance of up to $30,000 is potentially available to qualified homeowners to create a secondary or garden suite. Money is given in the form of a 15-year forgivable loan and rents must be kept within a pre-defined range deemed to be affordable. In some municipalities, there may also be other incentives available such as the Secondary Suite Program administered by the Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation. This program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant of 10 per cent of the cost to create a secondary suite to a maximum of $5,000 and is generally available on a limited-time basis.

Property Flipping In recent years, there has also been an explosion of people wanting to ‘flip’ homes, as they see others doing successfully on many of the popular TV shows. The idea is to find properties that may be in poor condition in good locations and that have the opportunity to sell for a higher price than the original cost of acquisition and renovations. Over the past decade, Jason Sims has done just that but says it is no longer as easy as it once was. Sims started by building and selling new homes, then started renovating and renting out others. He found it took patience and skill to deal with tenants so he shifted to buying low-priced, resale homes with “good bones,” renovating them and then reselling them at a price that first-time buyers could afford. “First-time buyers were the ideal target group for my model but today, it is almost impossible with higher prices,” says Sims. For an investor, the higher house and renovation prices increase the risk and

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Another option for qualified first-time buyers is to purchase a home with an income suite or with the ability to create one, as the rental income will increase a buyer’s borrowing power. make it harder to make a profit. Sims maintains that the traditional property ladder for first-time buyers is gone and flipping homes for or by first-time buyers is not really an option anymore.

Short-term Rentals Another popular strategy has been the business of short-term rental units, where owners rent out a room or suite for less than 30 days at a time to the travelling public through sites such as Airbnb or Vrbo. This is a complicated process as these uses are regulated in most areas and in some cases banned all together. The policies also change

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“As we grow to be a complete community with more services, we are attracting more young families, which energizes the community.” DOUG HERRON, WASAGA BEACH

With supply of resale homes at an all-time low in Southern Georgian Bay, developers are scrambling to bring new homes to market while demand is hot – in fact, it’s so hot, many residential projects are selling out with little or no marketing, before a shovel even turns over the first clod of earth. In a recent article in Ontario Home Builder Magazine, the voice of Ontario’s development and building industries, Robert Hogue, senior economist for RBC Economics, observed: “Smaller markets across the board in Southern Ontario, such as Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Guelph, Barrie, Collingwood and Southern Georgian Bay, are super strong on a year-to-year basis. While some people are buying secondary homes in what are considered vacation destinations, skyrocketing school registrations indicate that some families are making a permanent move.” Hogue noted some of the reasons for the rush to buy in places like Southern Georgian Bay: “Many organizations will be more flexible about employees working remotely, and that’s helping to drive many out of the downtown core. It’s opened a lot of new frontiers for those no longer tied to a GTA office, as they seek larger houses to accommodate working from home and family living, more greenspace, and the ability to safely distance from others in less dense environments.” Sal Guatieri, director and senior economist for BMO Financial Group, added, “People are moving out of Toronto to the Greater Golden Horseshoe and beyond. That’s where you’re seeing the biggest price increases, of 20 per cent or more year to year. It’s a clear trend, with many of the sales shifting away from larger metropolitan regions to suburban and rural regions.”

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Across our area, home sales are indeed strong, prices are rising accordingly, and it’s more important than ever to be ‘in the know’ about what’s coming down the pike if you’re looking to buy. Here’s a look at some of the key residential developments coming on stream in 2021 across Southern Georgian Bay.

There are subdivisions, and then there are communities. A few years ago, two Ontario developers joined forces to create a massive “master planned” community in the south end of Wasaga Beach, complete with schools (four, no less), parks, greenspace, linked trails, and a village square including cafes, shopping and a recreational facility. When complete, Sunnidale Wasaga Beach, now in phase 2, will have 2,750 homes with something for everyone, including single detached, semi-detached, townhomes and a 60-unit apartment building. According to developer Tony DeRose of Pacific Homes, which will be building approximately half of these homes, units will range from townhomes in the 1,300- to 1,700-square-foot range starting in the mid $400,000s, to single detached homes 1,400 to 2,600 square feet starting in the mid $600,000s. “Site servicing is scheduled for this spring, construction will begin in the fall, and we hope to have occupancy next spring,” said DeRose. “In the meantime, we’re finalizing negotiations with the regional public and Catholic school boards to build a high school and three elementary schools on the property when needed.” Needless to say, the project’s primary buyers will be young couples and growing families, but DeRose doesn’t rule out retirees. “Our demographic is everybody. They’re coming from Barrie, the GTA and even the Greater Golden Horseshoe, looking for affordability and lifestyle.” With current projects totalling more than 3,700 residential units and more in the queue, Wasaga’s planning department is busier than ever. “Our workload and deliverables have been crazy during COVID, with sales much higher than anticipated,” said Director of Planning and Development Doug Herron. “Twenty years ago, 90 per cent of our new residential properties were single detached. In 2020, 50 per cent were singles and townhomes. This shows that our residential diversification policies are working, indicating a trend away from singles to mediumdensity towns and high-density apartments. Our overall strategy involves changing our housing prices and strengthening our services. As we grow to be a complete community with more services, we are attracting more young families, which energizes the community.”

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A few kilometres from Wasaga Beach in Clearview Township, new development activity – mostly consisting of build-outs from existing projects – is continuing at a brisk pace. “We have around 4,000 units in draft plan and a couple of hundred registered or pending registration this year,” said the municipality’s Director of Community Services Mara Burton. “We are working through some water capacity constraints with our developers in Stayner, and sewer capacity constraints in Creemore in an effort to keep permits flowing as much as possible. And we’re offering developers pre-servicing, so they can start their projects earlier while they work through the registration process.” Burton said that much of the new housing in Clearview, such as Aspen Ridge, is appealing to younger buyers with a variety of housing types. One new development in Creemore, The Brix from MDM Developments, has its sights set on exactly that demographic. The “luxury boutique” project situated steps to downtown, will consist of

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North of Clearview in the Town of Collingwood, numerous residential units are in queue at various stages of approval. According to Senior Planner Mark Bryan, current building activity is focused on build-outs of existing subdivisions such as Indigo Estates, Summitview, Blue Fairways and the Riverside midrise block on Peel Street. “In 2020, Collingwood issued 448 building permits for new residential developments, consisting of 141 single detached homes, 10 semis, 99 townhomes and 198 apartments,” said Bryan. “There is considerable variation from year to year in the types of dwellings, but over the past decade, there has been a shift away from lower density projects to higher density such as townhouses and apartments.” As to buyer demographics, Bryan noted steady sales from retirees, with anecdotal evidence of younger age groups and families choosing to make Collingwood their home. “Changing demographics will likely be forthcoming from the May 2021 census,” he said. With that in mind, two new development proposals will offer highdensity housing options in the heart of town. The Victoria Annex

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property, containing a 19th century schoolhouse on Maple Street, has recently received another in a line of proposals over two decades from at least five developers. The latest, from Maple Street Limited/ Georgian Communities, proposes 19 residential units including four single detached homes, 10 semi-detached units, three townhouses and two units in the schoolhouse. Another project, on the corner of Huron Street and Heritage Drive is being proposed by Streetcar Developments in Toronto, a company that specializes in midrise residential infill projects “inspired by our surroundings” in trendy inner-city neighbourhoods. Harbour House Collingwood will be a six-storey commercial/residential building with approximately 3,645 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 130 condominium apartment units. At press time, not many other details were available, except that the project describes itself as “Modern Luxury in Downtown Collingwood” with occupancy in 2023.

According to Nathan Westendorp, Director of Planning and Development Services for The Town of The Blue Mountains, there are 3,000 to 4,000 new residential units in various stages in the municipality’s pipeline, with the number of building permits doubling in the past two years. “I’m not sure if it’s a COVID thing or just a continued trend, but we’re seeing a shift in marketing from developers towards a broader demographic beyond retirees,” he said. “Our community is desirable to all ages, with new developments offering a wide crosssection of home types and an increase in multi-unit residences.” One example of this diversity is a new application for a property known as Home Farm – several parcels of land on Concession 2, with road access from Grey Road 19, located across from The Orchard at Craigleith development. The proposal, from MacPherson Builders, is

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for a subdivision containing 85 single detached homes, 60 semi-detached homes, and 132 townhouses, for a total of 277 units. “Variety and diversity in housing is not a bad thing, so long as we make sure that new projects fit in with the character of the town and are done in a sustainable way from an environmental and social perspective,” said Westendorp. “Our goal is to enhance new growth while optimizing our infrastructure – in other words, use what we have before expanding.” To that end, The Blue Mountains has improved its development application processes and communications to enhance the efficiency, consistency and pace of project approvals. With the highest average cost of a home (new and resale) in Southern Georgian Bay and prices continuing to rise in The Blue Mountains, the municipality is faced with an elephant in the room – affordability. Acknowledging that its home prices are beyond the reach of even middle-income earners, the town is going above and beyond to address the issue. “The town has identified attainable housing as a municipal priority.

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studies to do with traffic, air quality and noise,” Westendorp explains. “Once the studies are done, town staff will embark on the planning process, including public consultation on the building’s height, design and number of units. The timing? Sooner than later, we hope.”

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In the Municipality of Meaford, projects totalling approximately 2,500 residential development units are in the works, according to CAO Rob Armstrong. and help landowners mitigate the costs of increased tax assessments due to their attainable housing projects by helping them secure project financing. The town was also instrumental in forming The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation, which acquired the former site of Foodland on Highway 26 for the construction of a five-storey attainable housing apartment complex. “The board is now refining the basic elements of the structure, setting project objectives, and conducting technical

are in the works, according to CAO Rob Armstrong. These include the massive, 800 to 1,000-unit subdivision on 400 acres of land west of Christie Beach Rd. from Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities, a 250-unit attainable housing apartment, and a fivestorey life-lease condominium on the site of the old Canadian Legion. One notable development proposal that the municipality is anticipating at the time of this writing involves the former Stanley Knight site on

the waterfront east of Meaford Harbour. The mixeduse redevelopment plan, presented at a virtual open house January 27 by Guelph developer Skydevco (a division of the Skyline Group of Companies), revealed a considerable amount of detail. In the middle of the triangular-shaped site will sit a five-storey, 120-unit apartment building. To the north, on the waterfront (retained by the municipality) will be 78 freehold townhouse units and a five-storey hotel containing a spa and gym. (Skydevco is currently in negotiations with an interested hotelier on this.) The south end will contain another 14 townhomes. The entire site will feature an improved sidewalk, tree-lined boulevards, a dog run, benches and an environmentally sensitive public green space on the waterfront connected to street access and a proposed waterfront boardwalk. “Meaford is in desperate need of affordable homes, especially rentals,” said Skydevco Vice President Carrie Lamarche during the presentation. “Our townhomes will vary in price, but they will be in line with market rates. For our apartments, we’re focusing on two-bedroom, two-bathroom units approximately 700 to 800 square feet in size. With underground and outdoor parking, they will be liveable, with walkability and green spaces throughout.” Skydevco is hoping for a final council decision on their project this October, and occupancy of their first building in 2023.

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“We are committed to establishing a strong and productive working relationship with council and the community to advance our mutual interest in the future vision and development of Talisman and the Beaver Valley region.” “There’s already a lot of interest from developers and investors,” said Ellis in an interview with this writer, noting an abundance of land available for development on the Talisman site itself and surrounding it – approximately 300 acres in total. Meanwhile, millions of dollars have been invested over the past five years in the restoration and renovation of the Talisman Resort’s three main buildings. “Our main lodge has finally been brought up to building code,” Ellis explains. “There was virtually no insulation in the walls. Almost all the plumbing, wiring, roof and soundproofing had to be redone, and new exterior stucco and new windows have been installed.” He is now awaiting financing to complete renovations on the main lodge and the adjacent building – hopefully in the next six months. There are also plans in the works to create a new hotel lobby connecting the two buildings, which would be finished in sixteen months. Once complete, the resort, named Talisman Mountain Springs, will have 150 suites, restaurants and spa facilities catering to adult guests. In the meantime, work is under way on a Nordic spa in the resort’s former base lodge building, which will house 18 to 20 treatment

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LISA HANNAFORD Although she has painted and studied throughout North America and abroad, Lisa Hannaford’s love of ever-changing skies and water found a home in the inspiration of Georgian Bay. From stormy waves to tranquil coves, Hannaford interprets these vistas through her evocative landscape paintings. “I love painting en plein air, feeling the wind and hearing the waves as I translate my feelings about this iconic landscape into paintings,” she says. “The challenge is taking what I see and capturing that with energetic brushwork and mark making. Through my work, my clients can share this sense of place ... the beauty, the power, the calm.” Hannaford says having a studio at the Tremont in Collingwood is an energizing way to connect with her peers and the public. “We are so fortunate to live in an area that has so much creative talent and activity.” Hannaford’s paintings celebrate the connection we all feel to this unique part of the world through spirit, nature, and evoking summer memories or dreams to come. Her upcoming virtual show, “Islands + Connection” (April 2-8) at artwrk.cais for all who know, love or are just discovering the delights of Georgian Bay. Lisa’s work can also be viewed at lisahannaford.com. ❧

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From the outside, the home has a somewhat barn-like structure – a signature of architectural designer Jim Campbell – with pre-finished, stained wood cladding topped by a standing seam metal roof.

hen Helen and Chris Thomson decided to build a custom home, they knew they didn’t want a water view. “With a water view you’re facing north, so you walk into your house on a sunny day and

it’s so dark inside that your eyes have to adjust; it makes your house dark when it’s beautiful outside,” says Helen. It can also be difficult to balance the heat in a northfacing home because the western side can get very hot.

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So instead, the Thomsons opted for a south-facing home on the edge of a ravine in Meaford, with vistas of farmland on one side and forest on the other. Working with architectural designer Jim Campbell of Rockside Campbell Design and builder Frank Wyssen of Creek Valley Inc., the Thomsons created a modern home that uses light, views and energyefficiency in all the right ways. Helen, a former interior designer, worked closely with Campbell to achieve the desired result. “I knew certain things I wanted, and Jim knew how to make them work,” she recalls. “I said I want windows that come down to the ground, I want boarded concrete, I want some glass floors, but I wouldn’t have known how to use those to get the same result.”

In the hallway to the main living area (above), a mixture of antique barn board on the left and board-formed concrete on the right create a natural feeling reminiscent of walking through an Escarpment crevice. The open dining room (top) is flanked by a wall of sliding glass doors and a strip of glass floor to draw the light through to the lower level. The kitchen cabinets (right), designed by homeowner Helen Thomson, feature dark wood, sleek metal bar pulls, and open shelving.

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She also specified that the house should be no more than 23 feet wide with an open living room, dining room and kitchen in order to allow natural light to travel across the entire space. As a result, the main living areas are so awash with sunlight that artificial lighting usually isn’t needed until late in the day. The placement of windows and the exterior design of the house not only allow maximum light, but also control heat. “In the summer when the sun is high and strong, the eaves protect the house from getting too hot, and in the winter when it’s cold outside and the sun is low, we get the warmth from the sun, so it’s very energy efficient.” While the main space is very open, the challenge was to create levels of separation in the rest of the house, notes Campbell. “Helen had ideas in terms of form, but our job is usually to deduce out of those ideas what the root is, and in this case it had a lot to do with positive separation between family members so everybody felt at ease and comfortable in the house, not stepping on each other’s toes.”

In the living room, pink adds splashes of “happy” colour against a brown sofa and dark wood builtin entertainment centre. The concrete wall on the far right extends to the top of the house, with a hidden “window” to wash warming light over the concrete. At right, a mix of colours, textures and materials provides lots of interest yet works together to create a calming vibe.

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In the master bedroom, a barnwood wall takes the place of a headboard and faces an oversized sliding door to a private deck. “In the summer when you open all the doors and windows, it sort of feels like you’re camping,” says Helen. The master bath boasts a soaker tub with a view, a glassed-in shower and Carrara marble vanity top.

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When the house was built in 2010, the Thomsons’ three children were in their teens and the couple worked mainly from home (they still do), so it was important to achieve a level of privacy and sound dampening between the living areas, the two home offices and the bedrooms as well as in the basement entertainment area and home gym. The solution was to use a combination of concrete, antique barn board and dark-stained pine walls for acoustic and physical separation. “We exposed the foundations and extended them with board-formed concrete to get a nice, rustic quality with a material that we’re using anyway in the foundation,” says Campbell. “Thermally, it’s a really good solution in the case of the basement because all of the insulation is outside of the concrete, so we have a nice thermal mass. Durability was also a factor, because the kids were really into sports, so the basement initially had to withstand soccer balls, basketballs and ball hockey.”

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An interior concrete wall extends from the bottom to the top of the house, separating the home gym from the entertainment space downstairs, the master suite from the living area on the first floor, and the bedrooms and office on the second storey. To add interest, the concrete was boardformed, a process in which a wooden form is built on-site to hold the wet concrete in place. As the concrete dries, the finished face takes on the wood grain pattern from the form. This technique visually softens and warms concrete’s somewhat cooler appearance while maintaining its strength and insulating properties. “It’s a little bit of a reference to the past, because with early use of concrete, that’s how it was formed originally,” says Campbell.

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The open staircase is an architectural marvel of floating pine steps, glass sides and black metal railings lit by a multi-level vertical window during the day and a contemporary chrome chandelier at night. “The stairs are not rectangular,” notes Campbell. “They’re at a slight angle, which is not only more interesting but also more functional to give you a path of least resistance from point A to point B.” The upper level has loft workspaces that are open to the level below.

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This interior concrete wall also includes a hidden but crucial detail – a long, narrow glass ‘window’ tucked up in front of the wall to filter light through from the windows on the second floor. This also helps warm and soften the look of the concrete. “If you hit concrete with a lot of sunlight it doesn’t have the same effect as if you can wash the wall with light vertically,” explains Campbell. “If you pour the light in from the top, you’ll emphasize the texture of the concrete, picking up the light and shadows. It’s fun because you don’t know where the light is coming from until you’re right next to the wall.”

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The lower level (far left) has high ceilings and walkouts to the forest and ravine behind, so it doesn’t feel like a basement. On the upper level (above & left), the two loft office spaces are joined by a floating bridge, built like a ramp and running at a different angle to the stairs below.

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This use of borrowed light – natural light that enters an otherwise dark area from an adjoining space through windows or skylights – is a signature of Campbell’s design sensibility. Another particularly creative example in the Thomson house is a strip of glass floor spanning the length of the main living space along one wall, which draws the light through to the lower floor. There are some structural challenges to using glass in a load-bearing area, so in both cases Campbell turned to Dan Barill of Barill Engineering in Collingwood to make sure the glass could support the floor above. With some interior walls at a slight angle and light filtering in from above, the overall effect gathers inspiration from exploring the caves and crevices of the Niagara Escarpment upon which the home is perched, something Campbell has returned to with subsequent projects. “This was the first project where we were really exploring the whole idea of emulating the Escarpment structure in terms of crevices and creating Escarpment-like spaces,” he says.

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In order for the interior to adequately reflect the Escarpment, the siting of the home on its 35-acre lot also had to be just right. “We wanted to position the building so you have your feet in both worlds,” he says. “The one view is a very pastoral/agricultural aspect that is very Southern Ontario and the other view is more tied directly to this area with the ruggedness of the land and the trees. It’s straddling the border between the agricultural and the natural world. It’s an awesome place to be because you can pick your view depending on your mood, the cosiness of the forest or the expansiveness of the land. It gives you the option to connect with the exterior in two very different ways.”

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HOT TUBS OR SPAS Lockdowns have resulted in some products becoming ‘musthave’ items, and hot tubs are at the top of the list. Relieving stress became a priority and when gyms and fitness centres were shuttered, the need for ‘at-home’ solutions sent homeowners rushing to buy hot tubs. One of the first considerations is having the space and a good location for a hot tub. This may seem obvious, but there are often miscalculations. You need a minimum of 10 square feet to install a hot tub. The placement is also important. You don’t want to trudge through the back yard in cold weather to get to your spa, so placing it close to a door is essential. The further it is from the entrance to the house, the less it will be used. The number of hot tub styles and models can be overwhelming, which is why Beachcomber began an assessment program to help buyers find something that suits their needs and budget. “We invite the family to come to the showroom (or we can now do this virtually) so we can assess their needs.” says Debbie Kerr. “We look at the size of the people. If you’re tall, you need a tub with deeper seating. The idea of a hot tub is to be submerged; if you’re not you can be a frozen popsicle.” The price for hot tubs ranges from about $6,500 to $20,000 depending on size and amenities. The three main reasons to buy one are to entertain, to relieve pain, or to simply relax. If you plan to host hot tub parties, then clearly a larger one will be necessary. The maximum size is about 90 x 94 inches and can seat eight people. The most common size is 84 x 84 inches, suitable for four or five people. Your lifestyle will determine the size required. But be aware the larger the hot tub, the higher your electrical bill. Lee-Anne Greig, manager of Clark Pools and Spas, recommends getting an assessment from an electrician before purchasing a hot tub. “Find out how easy, or not, it will be to hook up to the electrical panel in your home,” she says, “It can sometimes be more involved than people think, depending on how far your panel is from the hot tub.” If you need a hot tub for hydrotherapy (relief from arthritis, achy joints, etc.), the jets will provide a gentle yet effective massage. Enthusiasts say they relieve joint pressure, reduce inflammation and offer pain relief long after you get out of the tub. It’s important to customize the jets for suitable placement depending on what part of your body needs the treatment. Be sure to get enough horsepower for deep tissue massage. The size, position and power of the jets is key if you need the tub for pain relief. Jets that follow the natural shape of your back are best for back pain: narrow at the bottom and wider at the top near your shoulders. “People often want to sink the hot tub into their deck because it’s more aesthetically pleasing,” says Greig, “but it can be an issue if something goes wrong and we need to access the pump or drain the system. If the deck is covered in a foot of snow and we have to tear it apart to get at the inner workings, that’s a real problem.” A hot tub with attractive decking and landscaping will increase the value of your home, unlike a pool which can be a deterrent from

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insulation is like. For our cold winters, good insulation means lower energy costs. Some hot tubs that are made in the U.S. are not insulated for our climate. Getting a cheaper ‘good buy’ on a hot tub sometimes ends up costing more in the long run for energy and repairs. Whether your sights are set on a backyard pool or a decktop hot tub, the demand for both will likely stay high as long as the pandemic lingers. Both are big investments, so take the time to do your research and make the right choices. Once installed, your spa-like oasis will be there for years to come, long after the pandemic has passed. ❧

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DOUG BURLOCK Photographer Doug Burlock loves to capture the natural beauty found near his home nestled between Blue Mountain and the shores of Georgian Bay. To that end, lately he’s been turning his lens to the local equestrian community, photographing horses and the people who love them. “One of my goals is to capture the soul of the horse and the loving bond between a horse and its rider,” he says. “Being an animal lover, I find it a joy being around horses with or without a camera, my philosophy perhaps being best summed up by John Galsworthy, who said, ‘I am still under the impression that there is nothing alive quite so beautiful as a horse.’ At the end of the day the photos that speak loudest are those that capture the soul of the horse and the loving bond between horse and rider.” Doug’s photos have graced the pages – and cover – of On The Bay Magazine since 2017. To see more of his work, including landscapes and fine art photography as well as his equestrian photography, visit dougburlockphotography.com. ❧

Clockwise from top left: Tristan Adams kisses her horse, Annie. Hooves in the grass. Danielle Kerfoot takes her horse Snow for a gallop. Twilight at Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre. Averey-May Pritchard bonds with horse Jacob. Mom Annie snuggles her newborn foal, Ella. Dandy the pinto gets in some grazing.

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Business openings, transformations & businesses new to On The Bay BLACK ROCK CONSTRUCTION COLLINGWOOD LTD. Black Rock is a new excavation contractor specializing in septic systems, shoreline protection, general excavation, trenching, lot grading, water & sewer services, and driveways. Services include repairing existing septic systems; Greg Waddell, owner of Black Rock designing and installing Construction. new systems; trenching for water lines, electrical and sewer; lot grading; installing culverts and driveways; shoreline protection and erosion control; excavation and backfill for new foundations. “I’m a strong believer in delivering high-quality service and value to my clients,” said owner Greg Waddell. “With over 15 years’ experience, Black Rock Construction is here to correct your problems and deliver a solid foundation to your next project.” With a background in oil and gas pipeline construction, water & sewer construction and general excavation, Black Rock is also licenced to design and install septic systems. “We strive to deliver excellent quality work to all our customers,” said Waddell.

In business for more than 50 years, Central Marine is opening a sales location in Thornbury this spring. “Central Marine is the world’s biggest Stanley boat dealer,” said general manager Pete Moreau. “We also specialize in many other outboard brand boats including Jeanneau, WorldCat, Blackfin and Lighthouse. We Pete Moreau, General Manager and have the ability to do our Erin Cox, Business and Marketing Manager of Central Marine own custom fabrication and electronic installs in-house.” With the addition of Thornbury, the company will have three sales locations and two full-service marinas on Georgian Bay, plus a sales office in Muskoka. “We have our very own in-house welder and can customize your Stanley to suit you, from custom canvas to electronics, stereo, finishing packages and more,” said Moreau. “Our dedicated sales staff and top-trained technicians are here to make your boat shopping experience fun, easy and financially advantageous.” Central Marine is also an authorized repair and service dealer for Mercury, Volvo and Yamaha. 171 Midland Ave., Midland (Head Office) 705-526-4251 • centralmarine.ca

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Edwards Insurance Brokers is an independent insurance brokerage with 15 years’ experience providing comprehensive and customized solutions to protect client assets. “We’re the only locally owned and independent brokerage in Collingwood,” said owner and President Brian Edwards. “We combine the exceptional personal service Brian Edwards, owner & president of you would expect from a small Edwards Insurance. brokerage with the expertise, capabilities and insurer support that are normally only found with larger GTA-based brokerages.” The firm offers a wide range of products for both personal and commercial clients. Personal insurance includes life, home and auto as well as coverage for cottage or vacation properties. On the commercial side, specialty areas include ski resorts, recycling operations and adventure tourism. Commercial expertise ranges from contractors to manufacturers and retail, and includes everything from unique one-off businesses to large national operations. “We don’t want to just sell insurance; rather our goal is to work with our clients to understand their unique needs and then source the best coverage for them,” said Edwards.

JDC is a full-service construction and design team providing consulting, designing, building and management for your addition, custom home or renovation. Owners Paul and Margaret Janssen started the business 27 years ago, offering design/build services, project management, waterproofing and maintenance programs for new homes, additions Paul & Margaret Janssen, owners of and renovations. “At JDC we JDC Custom Homes. work as a close-knit team, providing services from concept ideas all the way to move-in condition,” said Paul Janssen. “We provide each client with their very own ‘client journey.’ ” An award-winning design/build company, JDC has been a member of the Greater Dufferin Home Builders Association, Tarion and RenoMark. Paul is currently president of the local home builders association and a board member of the Dufferin Board of Trade. “Our passion is to give the ultimate experience to our clients, staff, trades, suppliers and everyone involved in the journey,” he said. “JDC proudly believes in the concept that by building honest relationships, one can build anything.”

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After less than a year in business, much of it through the pandemic, this Meaford restaurant and catering service is already winning accolades for its food and its service to the community. Owner and executive chef Gilles Haché brings a modern twist to traditional Acadian Gilles Haché, owner and Executive cuisine, east coast fare and Chef of Chez Gilles. French-influenced fine dining. “The food and drink are the foundation of the restaurant, but it’s also about our team, our community, our practices, and many of the decisions we make each day that affect the operations of the business and the community that we serve,” said Haché. In addition to the restaurant, Chez Gilles also offers chef-prepared home meals and catering services. And, during the pandemic, he has been serving up to 500 free meals every Tuesday for those in need in Grey County. “It’s about finding a balance, which allows us to sustain our quest of making quality, accessible food, while also giving back to our community, especially those in need.” 82 Sykes St. N., Meaford 519-538-9262 • chezgillesmeaford.ca

LFI DESIGN INC. Lina Iantorno is an awardwinning interior designer who has hosted three episodes of Decorators Design Challenge 2000 on HGTV. Her Barriebased business offers interior design consultation, home renovations, kitchen and bath designs. Clients can also shop for flooring, lighting, area rugs, home décor and furnishings in the showroom or online. Lina Iantorno, owner of LFI Design. “Your home should tell the story of who you are and be the environment of what you feel comfortable in and love,” said Iantorno. “The key to a great design is capturing the spirit of the client and the essence of the space.” She added her style combines modern and traditional sensibilities. “Clean lines and neutral tones with an accent of colour using symmetry and balanced furnishings in the space has always been a successful project,” she said. “Not only do we provide a design service, but we have all the sourcing material needed to complete a project under one roof. Our furnishings are all unique products from modern, transitional and classic design.”

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Business openings, transformations & businesses new to On The Bay ON MY LIST Serving Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Meaford, Wasaga Beach, Stayner and Elmvale, this area business provides a unique service with independent living in mind. “On My List allows seniors in our community to remain in their homes longer by promoting independence, creating a comfortable atmosphere by providing a Carol Refflinghaus, owner of On My List. caring support mechanism via our competent care team members,” said owner Carol Refflinghaus. “By providing a onestop shop for in-home care services, we alleviate the stress associated with having to coordinate the services of multiple caregivers. We maintain the dignity and trust of our clients while providing quality care.” Services include help with the activities of daily living, transportation, home management, dementia care and palliative care. “Care plans are individualized to each client’s specific needs,” said Refflinghaus. “The knowledgeable On My List care team is passionate about improving the lives of seniors in the community. We understand the desire for independent living and aspire to make it as easy as possible.”

This new Collingwood business bills itself as “Southern Georgian Bay’s answer to everything swimming pool, spa and patio related.” With 25 years in the swimming pool and spa industry, Pool Products Canada offers in-ground fiberglass pools, spas, vinyl liner pools, remodels, solar heating, Dustin Denis, owner of equipment, automation, pool Pool Products Canada. liners and patio furniture. “Our online business breaks the mold of traditional retail by allowing our customers to shop for their pool and patio supplies from anywhere, anytime with rapid deliveries and local support,” said owner Dustin Denis. “Our construction division team of experts specialize in providing the ‘wow’ factor with water and fire features, lighting, smart phone/voice-controlled pool and landscape automation, as well as being the area’s only certified ‘self-cleaning’ pool builder.” The past year has prioritized relaxing outdoor living spaces where the family can gather. “Start planning now so you can enjoy your outdoor living space in 2021 or into 2022, providing the perfect spot for your next ‘stay-cation.’ We hope to have the opportunity to help create it.”

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SEA & SKI REALTY LTD., BROKERAGE This locally established, fullservice real estate firm, created in 1994, provides a full suite of buyer and seller real estate services in Southern Georgian Bay. “Our boutique real estate brokerage allows Sea & Ski to operate as a team rather than an individual realtor,” explained owner Karen Cox. “With so Karen Cox, owner of Sea & Ski Realty. many required tools today to fully operate as a real estate firm, our team environment offers a wide range of services ‘in house.’ From our own high-definition photography and video, to drone, website design management, a full-service social media platform plus our two-stage marketing strategy, our seller clients benefit from full control over ‘when and what’ is delivered to the consumer.” Cox added her approach is all about customer service. “It’s our goal to provide a wealth of information and support to our buyer and seller clients from the time of a purchase for as long as they own their property and including the time to sell.” 235296 Grey Road 13, Kimberley 519-599-9911 • seaandskirealty.ca

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TWIN DOLPHIN/ STRONGHOUSE CANADA CORPORATION In business since 1972, this Wallaceburg-based company designs and builds modular floating homes as the Canadian manufacturer of Aqua Homes, Aqua Cottages, Floatels and pontoon boats for delivery anywhere in North America. “We proudly manufacture in Canada and source Canadian Alexander Topol, President of Twin suppliers whenever possible,” Dolphin/StrongHouse. said company President Alexander Topol. “We have a passion to protect and enjoy the natural beauty that Canada has to offer, and we build our products with an eco-consciousness. With the climate changing around us we need to adjust our technologies to respond to rising water levels and to answer the current housing shortage crisis with other ways to live ... incorporating our past technical and business experiences to offer our customers the opportunity to live on the water in an eco-conscious and affordable way.” The company is also a licensed distributor for Elco electric boat motors and offers conversion services to electric inboards and outboards. 250 Wallace Street, Wallaceburg 519-381-0056 • facebook.com/Strong-House-Canada-Corp

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PRETTY RIVER FOOT CLINIC After practising as a licensed chiropodist since 2009, Laurie Lang has now opened her own clinic in Nottawa (chiropodists are regulated health professionals who assess and provide treatment to many acute and chronic conditions that affect the feet). Services include care and treatment of nails, Laurie Lang, owner of Pretty River Foot Clinic. corns, calluses, warts, heel pain and metatarsalgia as well as diabetic foot care, wound care and biomechanical assessments/gait analysis. The clinic also offers prescription custom-made orthotics (shoe inserts) created specifically to address abnormal function of the joints, muscles and ligaments of the feet and return function closer to normal limits, relieving discomfort by providing support and/or stability. “I’m very excited to continue helping support current and new patients attain their foot health goals,” said Lang. She added she and her team strive to meet each patient’s unique needs, aiding in improving foot function and patient mobility with the overall goal of enhancing quality of life. 4318 County Rd. 124, Nottawa 705-445-6336 • prettyriverfootclinic.com

WATERFORD BARRIE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE Waterford Barrie offers all-inclusive retirement living. “Our goal is to offer a residence that will provide you with the services you need while supporting your independence, individuality, and personal preferences,” said general manager Jodi NapperCampbell. “With lots to do every day, you’ll also benefit General Manager Jodi Napperfrom attentive service and the Campbell (kneeling) with residents peace of mind that comes with of Waterford Barrie. 24/7 on call support.” In addition to the services and amenities offered by all Sienna Senior Living Retirement Residences, Waterford Barrie also provides memory care for ladies, enhanced assisted living and independent living options. The indoor city streetscape features a 3D virtual golf simulator, chapel, cinema, spa and salon, plus physiotherapy and fitness studios. “Home-cooked meals and a friendly and caring atmosphere are the secret to our welcoming, family-oriented environment,” said Napper-Campbell. “We’re within walking distance of shops, restaurants and parks, and minutes from Lake Simcoe and Hwy. 400, so it’s easy for loved ones to visit.” 132 Edgehill Drive, Barrie 705-792-2442 • siennaliving.ca

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Four Seasons Realty Limited, Brokerage AWARDS 2020 Blair Thompson, Owner /Broker of Record congratulates the following outstanding REALTORS® for their achievements in 2020.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Jayne’s Luxury Rentals

Dr. Robert McCoppen Family Dentistry

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Brokerage

Erie Street Dental

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Josh Dolan

HEALTH/BEAUTY/FITNESS

Georgian Bay Dental Hygiene

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Good Health Mart Collingwood

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Pretty River Foot Clinic

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Scandinave Spa

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FURNITURE PAGE 21

ARTS/MUSEUMS/ PHOTOGRAPHY

Orangeville Furniture

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The Collingwood Museum

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Craig Gallery

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POOLS

Elevated Photos

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Pool Products Canada

Loft Gallery Inc.

PAGE 73

SGB Gallery

PAGE 33

Sweetwater Writers Workshop

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AUTO /SMALL ENGINE SALES & SERVICE

HOME DÉCOR/DESIGN FAD Farrow Arcaro Design

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JDC Janssen Design

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LFI Design

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Barriston Law LLP

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BDO Canada LLP, Chartered Accountants

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BlueRock Wealth Management Inc.

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Brian Renken Professional Corporation, Barristers & Solicitors

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Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital

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Cathie Hunt, CPA Professional Corporation

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National Bank Financial Wealth Management, Jamie Bennett

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RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Elizabeth de Groot

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RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Paul Chapman

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TD Wealth Management, Darryn Stroud

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Master Mechanic

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Aeon Kitchens & Design

Speedy Glass

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Black Rock Construction

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Walkers Small Motors

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Cartier Kitchens

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Court Contractors

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Headwaters Windows & Doors

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JDC Custom Homes Inc.

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L. Patten & Sons Ltd.

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Huronia Steel, Container Rentals, Recycling

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Twin Dolphin

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Meaford Carpets & Interiors

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Yanch Homes

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Northern Stable Supply

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Seeley & Arnill Construction

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COMMUNITY SERVICES mycollingwood.ca

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EVENTS 9th Annual Walkathon, Georgian Triangle Humane Society Collingwood Summer Music Festival Hospice Georgian Triangle, Winter Blast

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Brabary Fine Lingerie

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Elaine Dickinson’s Fashions

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Vaiya

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Sutherland Insurance

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LANDSCAPE/GARDEN & SUPPLIES Environmental Pest Control

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Meaford Carpets & Interiors

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FOOD/DRINK PAGE 84 PAGE 6 PAGE 51, 53

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The Landmark Group

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Maxwell Garden Center

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Mulch-It

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Collingwood Optometry

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Collingwood Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre

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Culford Family Hearing

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The Chris Keleher Team

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Neil Moutrey

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Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage Suzanne Lawrence

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SCP Properties

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Sea & Ski Realty Ltd. Brokerage

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Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Todd Kutz

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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS Centre Point North (Deveonleigh Homes)

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The Regent (Condos.ca)

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RESTAURANTS Chez Gilles Fine Dining & Catering

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SENIOR LIVING

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Clairwood Real Estate Corporation PAGE 104, 105 Brokerage Forest Hill Real Estate Inc., Brokerage Collingwood Morgan Ornstein

Re/Max Four Seasons Realty Ltd., Brokerage Darice Lush

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Village of Arbour Trails

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Waterford Barrie Retirement Residence

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SEPTIC SERVICES Ardiel Septic Services

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TELEVISION PAGE 41

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Dean’s Carpet One

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Green Earth Landscapes

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FLOORING

The Vine Agency

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13 Forty Landscape Supplies

Barb’s Clothes Closet

Georgian Bay Spirit Co.

Edwards Insurance

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FASHION/JEWELRY

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Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage

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Brokerage PAGE 67

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Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc.,

Baker Tilly SBG LLP, Chartered Accountants

Blue Mountain Chrysler

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Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc., Brokerage PAGE 18 Christine Smith Royal LePage Locations North Realty Inc., Brokerage Jane Moysey & Lorraine McDonald PAGE 8

OneTV

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WINDOW FASHIONS Ashton’s Blinds, Draperies & Shutters

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Salnek’s Custom Window Treatments Shades & Shutters

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B A C K

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COLLINGWOOD MUSEUM COLLECTION, X973.594.1

L O O K I N G

Riding Into

HISTORY

his photo from about 1887 shows members of the First Collingwood and Stayner Bicycle Club on the pier in Collingwood. The riders are identified as George Mathers of Stayner; Rev. D. H. Currie, H. Fanjay and John Leary of Collingwood; Will Petrie and Ernest Woods of Stayner. These early bicycles were known as high-wheelers or “penny farthings” after the British penny and farthing coins, the former of which was much larger than the latter, reminiscent of the size difference between the two wheels of the bicycle. Before the advent of “safety” bicycles similar to those in use today, cycling on these ungainly contraptions was not for children. The high-wheeled bicycles were expensive,

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mounting and dismounting was difficult, and remaining aloft required some athletic prowess, so the sport tended to attract professional men in their 20s and 30s. The cost of a bicycle at that time was around $100 Canadian, equivalent to several months’ wages for the average factory or shipyard worker. The safety bicycle had already been invented by the time this photo was taken. As the name implies, it was a safer alternative, with equal-sized wheels and a lower saddle that put the rider’s feet within reach of the ground. With the rise in popularity of safety bicycles among all ages and both sexes, penny farthings soon became obsolete. ❧ Sources: Collingwood Museum; The Ride to Modernity: The Bicycle in Canada, 1869-1900, by G. B. Norcliffe.

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