It’s been so busy here in the Collingwood-Blue Mountain area of late. Several times a day, something comes to mind I’d love to share with you but there just don’t seem to be quite enough hours in the day. This spring has been amazing with outstanding weather and lots of things going on in the [...]
Spring 2010 marks the opening of The Shipyards’ amphitheatre and biking/walking trails. The terraced amphitheatre incorporates locally quarried limestone into it’s design and is built into a landscaped berm. It will be utilized for summer events, such as music festivals and concerts featuring our trademark spectacular sunsets. Plans are to open the theatre, along with [...]
Nope – this isn’t an “R” rated post, although I am talking about a four-letter word beginning with the letter “F”…flea! Recently I was showing property in Collingwood to a lovely young couple with whom I am working, who would like to buy a home in our quaint little town. Boy, did we get more [...]
Have you ever heard of a SUN DOG? According to a wiki explanation I found, they are an atmospheric phenomenon that creates bright spots of light in the sky, often on a luminous ring or halo on either side of the sun. They are caused by ice crystals called diamond dust drifting in the air [...]
Driving down just about any street in the Collingwood – Blue Mountain area triggers a flood of memories. After over 20 years in the real estate business, there’s a property in every nook and corner that makes me think of a person or family that I’ve known. During the holidays in particular, I’ve thought of [...]
Collingwood and Blue Mountain used to be unknown little towns and then somehow, the secret got out. The Georgian Triangle has really become the “Hamptons” of Toronto with people moving into this area on mass from “the city.” I’ve often wondered what drives this forceful and ongoing trend. Although I was born in Toronto and [...]
Although it’s really his pen name, E. H. Scott sent me the most fascinating picture a few weeks ago. The “Scott’s” are now living on top of the escarpment south of Collingwood near Rob Roy. One day a few weeks ago, E.H. went out and took a picture of the skyline at night. You can [...]
Another guest post by Chris… The first day of spring is upon us in just a few days, but I am seeing the early signs all over our beloved region: Robins and woodpeckers, rabbits and squirrels. (Oh, My!) Tiny buds peaking out of the ground A six year old on her scooter in shirt sleeves [...]
A whole new year has begun. I wonder what’s in store. Do you remember the drinking bird? John got one in his stocking this year and I’ve been hypnotized into watching this little guy over and over. It occurred to me that he is a bit like our attitudes about the economy and the markets. [...]
Did you know that Canada ranks #1 in the Global Competitiveness Report of having the lowest incidence of malaria? Not a surprise. Moncton REALTOR®, Larry Estabrooks, recently drew my attention to this report put out by the World Economic Forum. In it, Canada ranked 10th overall in terms of Global Competitiveness which is no small [...]
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