Someone once said to me that everything she knew about the South Georgian Bay area, she knew from my blog. Actually, I’ve had a number of people say that which gives me a little Dopamine thrill every time. People also say that they seek to validate their idea of moving to the area through what [...]
Silver Glen Preserve Silver Glen Preserve, is located off of Highway 26 West, at Silver Glen Blvd., in Collingwood, Ontario, proximal to the Cranberry Golf Course and mere minutes to the ski hills of Blue Mountain or shopping in Collingwood’s historic downtown. General Comments: This master-planned neighbourhood features contemporary, stylish finishes combined with maintenance-free living [...]
The last couple of months have been surprising many people in the Collingwood and Blue Mountain area as real estate sales outpace all expectations. It seems that almost anything that is newish with a basement and double car garage priced under $375,000 is likely to see multiple offers and a quick sale. Yes, the move-up [...]
For over 100 years, Collingwood’s historic downtown ended at First Street. Often, a large ship could be seen in the launch basin as the shipyards actively built freighters on the site. For over a century, the shipyards and nearby massive grain elevators defined Collingwood’s identify and sense of place on the Great Lakes. In 1986, [...]
Of all the many new home subdivisions in the Collingwood area, and there are many, Georgian Meadows has always been one of my favourites. It has proven itself since the first phase was started back in 2001 through to today as they near final completion of the full site. At its completion, Georgian Meadows will [...]
Well, it finally had to happen. My prediction of a softening in the 4th quarter last month was wrong so far. Sales have not softened and in fact, the opposite happened in October. October boasted 217 sales in the area – the highest sales month of 2012! Actually, this is the highest number of sales [...]
Collingwood is about to get another “lifestyle community”, this time in the form of a mixed-use project called a complete community for adults. This real estate development will be located on about 24 acres adjacent to Cranberry Village on the west end of town. First proposed about two years ago, the original design met with [...]
Located just west of Lighthouse Point and Rupert’s Landing, Dockside Village is located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Collingwood, Ontario. This community is approximately 3.5 kms west of the town centre via Highway 26. Development: Built in 1988 – 1989. Size: situated on approximately 5-6 acres (more or less) overlooking Georgian Bay with [...]
My friend and top notch REALTOR®, Chuck Charlton in Milton, both encouraged me, filmed and edited this quick video about my take on life in Collingwood. Despite having had a fever, I clearly had lots to say. Hope you enjoy! For those who prefer to read, here’s the scoop. 1. The Location. - centre of [...]
A very common question we hear is, “Are there any French immersion school programs in Collingwood?” The Simcoe County Public School Board does offer French immersion classes at Admiral Collingwood School in the south east end of Collingwood. Now, the French Catholic School Board will be opening a French school in Collingwood this September. 75 [...]
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