VACATION RENTALS, SERVING COLLINGWOOD & BLUE MOUNTAIN
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BLUE MOUNTAIN CHALETS

Tour 1
The Purple Hills Tour - Collingwood-Dunedin-Creemore

Take hwy 124 (Hurontario Street)
South from Collingwood through Singhampton to Country Rd 9. Turn left on 9 and follow signs to Dunedin. At the stop sign at the bottom of the hill turn left and continue on this road to the village of Creemore on your right. Stop and tour through this beautiful historic village. Explore the shops, studios and cafes on the tree-lined main street. Hike down to the Mad River or explore North America’s smallest jail. To return to Collingwood follow the main street back out and cross country Rd 9 head up the hill on the 4th line. This scenic road climbs then descends back towards Collingwood. Turn left at Hwy 91 and follow it until you reach Duntroon. Turn right at Duntroon and follow Hwy 124 back to Collingwood and a gorgeous view of Georgian Bay. The rural scenery on this trip is spectacular, with rolling hills, winding rivers and breathtaking views of the Mad River Valley.

Tour 2
Scottish High Country Tour - Collingwood-Rob Roy-Feversham

Start at the Collingwood Terminals off First Street at Collingwood Harbour. Explore this historic shipbuilding site and the view across the water, before heading south via Hurontario Street (Hwy124). South of Nottawa turn right at Local Airport Rd and follow it (33/34 s.r.) as it winds its way through the Pretty River Provincial Park up to the top of the escarpment (there are several access points to the Bruce Trail off this road). Turn right at the T intersection where the road meets Grey Rd 31. The road ends at the small community named after the Scottish hero Rob Roy. Follow Grey Rd 2 to Feversham (be sure to check out the Feversham Gorge at the Madeline Graydon Park). Continue past Feversham and turn left at Hwy 124 back to Collingwood. The Pretty River Valley is the most spectcular in fall.

Tour 3
The Blue Mountain Tour - Blue Mountain Village-Banks-Ravenna

Start at the Village at Blue Mountain. Take time here to stroll through this pedestrian village’s variety of shops and cafes or take a gondola ride up the mountain. Once back in your car exit the village and turn right on Grey Rd 19, right on Mountain Drive and left at Scenic Caves Road where it climbs the ski hill at the south end of Blue Mountain. At the top of this road is the Scenic Caves Nature Adventure Park. For some real excitement stop here and take a walk on southern Ontario’s longest suspension bridge. Follow this road until it reaches Banks and turn via the Loree Forest (good place to stop and hike) to Grey Rd 2. Turn left on 2 through past Ravenna (the Ravenna General Store is worth a look) until Grey Rd 19. Turn left here and follow Grey Rd 19 back to Blue Mountain. Dramatic Views of Georgian Bay highlights this route.

Tour 4
Beaver River Headwaters Tour - Thornbury-Heathcote-Eugenia

Thornbury Harbour is the starting point of this well-known route. Explore the harbour area, wander along the Riverwalk Trail up to the fishladder and visit the town’s fine shops and cafes. Once back to your car drive up Bruce Street and follow this road (road changes names several times) through Clarksburg, Heathcote, Kimberly climbing up through the Beaver Valley until reaching Eugenia. Eugenia is worth a visit. Stop for ice cream cone at the famous Emporium then head down to the Falls Conservation Area across the street to view the 30-metre waterfall. Continue south on Grey Rd. 13 to Hwy 4 and turn left until Grey Rd 2. Turn left on 2 and then right on Grey rd 31 down the Pretty River valley (follow road left where Grey Rd 31 intersects Pretty River Rd) to the 10th line. Turn left here and follow the 10th line all the way to Mountain Rd and turn right to go back into Collingwood. This drive features lovely fall colours and breathtaking views.

Tour 5
Big Sky Tour - Meaford-Kimberly-Eugenia

The starting point of this tour is Meaford Harbour at the foot of Trowbridge St. off Hwy 26. Drive around to the scenic marina, with its lovely gardens and harbour-side benches, then on to the beautiful old harbour, past the Meaford Museum and down Lakeshore Rd. W. to a unique waterfront park and magnificent views of Georgian Bay. Explore the historic and architecturally interesting Golden Town of Meaford before heading east on Hwy 26 to Grey Rd. 7. Follow 7 south, up the seven steps of the ancient global lake Algonquian and into the Beaver Valley, with a stop at the scenic Epping lookout- a good picnic site. Check out the historical plaque dedicated to John Muir, the famous American naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club. Drive on past Talisman Resort until you come to Grey Rd 13. Turn left on 13 to return to Thornbury or right to Eugenia and Hwy 4.

Tour 6
The Three Falls Tour - Walter Falls- Eugenia Falls-Hoggs Falls

Travel west out of Meaford on Hwy 26. Turn left on Grey Rd 18 following the road until Grey Rd 29 south, through the hamlet of Bognor. Continue on 29 east to Walter’s Falls (the 40m falls are at the end of Front St). Continue south on 29 and turn left on Grey Rd 40 (aka Dave McNichol Pkwy). Follow Grey Rd 40 until Grey Rd 7 and turn right. Stop at Epping Lookout along this road for a spectacular view of the Beaver Valley. Turn right on Grey Rd 13 just past Talisman Mountain Resort. Pass through Kimberly as the road climbs out of the Beaver Valley. At top of the hill is the Eugenia Falls Conservation Area where you can view the 30m falls. Continue south on Grey Rd 13 and take Hwy 4 west to East Back Line north. Turn east on Lower Valley Road. The trial entrance to Hoggs Falls is marked by two yellow posts on the north side of the road. Return to Hwy 4 and link up with Tour 2 to return to Collingwood.

Tour 7
Bayview Escarpment Nature Reserve-Leith-Annan

Start at the Bayview Escarpment Nature Reserve between Meaford and Owen Sound. (off Hwy 26 W drive north on the Townline to SR 27, Turn left then right on the 2nd Concession N.) This rural area of the Georgian Triangle is especially beautiful in the fall. Follow the road to Lakeshore drive and turn left. The next sideroad is 18, turn right here along to Blackshaw’s Hill, with its’ lovely view of the Sound. Follow 18 until Bayshore Rd and turn left and follow this road along the shore to the hamlet of Leith (visit heritage sites here – the picturesque Leith United Church and Pioneer Cemetery, where Group of Seven painter Tom Thomson is buried). Follow Grey Rd 15 to Annan, turn right and return to Hwy 26.