Famous for the Blue Mountains community, Collingwood is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts and in the summer offers the very best of trails. Geared to hikers and all types of riders, The Blue Mountains offers residents and visitors an authentic and memorable trail walking or riding experience with beautiful vistas and unique terrain. Thornbury Harbour is home to many recreational boaters. The Village of Clarksburg is affectionately known as Artsburg for the many art galleries in the area The Village of Thornbury is a culinary and shopping delight.

There are also a number of historic or interesting buildings to see that feature numerous examples of Victorian, Georgian, Greek Revival and Gothic styles in brick, stone and wood. Keep an eye out for The Old Town Hall (1890’s) and the Collingwood Federal Building (1914).

The Downtown Collingwood Business Improvement Area is an organization of more than 300 business and property owners who assist in the beautification, maintenance, promotion and economic development of Collingwood’s downtown area. With more than 255 shops and services, downtown is the “heart” of Collingwood. Additionally, the Farmers Market, which has a long history in the downtown area, has returned. It is open every Saturday morning from the May holiday weekend to Thanksgiving.