For nearly 30 years, Not-So-Pro Sports has brought their beach volleyball tournament to Wasaga Beach, inviting over 500 players to stay and play in the community. The tournament unites players from all over Ontario, many of whom look forward to participating each year because it’s the only time t...

Fans of all things country were in their element during Blue Mountain’s Country Fest. The themed weekend included a full lineup of country artists and musicians, interactive experiences like line dancing classes and family scavenger hunts, dining specials, a petting zoo, and more. The weekend enc...

The Hottest Street Sale invites hundreds of vendors, artists, and entertainers to take over the River District and promote local businesses. Not only are bricks-and-mortar shops open to visitors, but an impressive number of street vendors are also invited to pitch their tents and sell their wares...

Now in its 29th year, the Meaford Harbour 5K has become a hallmark of the community. With nearly 10% of the entire town registered to participate, it’s evident that the people of Meaford love their local hospital and will do whatever it takes to ensure it continues running at full steam.

This y...

With drag performances, concerts, partnered events and more, Collingwood Pride welcomes everyone across South Georgian Bay and beyond to come together and celebrate love, acceptance, courage, and allyship.

Now in its fifth year, Pride features a jam-packed weekend of inclusive programming and ac...

Metalheads and car enthusiasts enjoyed a spectacular showcase of exotic, rare, and flashy supercars at Blue Mountain Village. The collection was curated by Frank Smolinger in partnership with Saturns Drives and GTA Exotic Car Rental; city-based companies that are expanding further North as intere...

Yeticon continues to grow, attracting fans to Blue Mountain from around the world. The weekend includes an exhibition, panels, and workshops on costume making and other cosplay elements, a live action role playing (LARP) experience, and plenty of opportunities for meet ups and photo ops around th...

The annual Walk for Pets brings animal lovers from all over South Georgian Bay together for a day of activity and celebration. With a fundraising target of $170 000 designated for daily operational support, the GTHS was thrilled to see so many eager participants. In total, over 250 people registe...

The stars were shining bright in Wasaga Beach for Champions on Ice, a figure skating showcase that brought some of the country’s most renowned skaters together for an unforgettable performance. Hosted by silver medalist Elizabeth Manley, the lineup included Nam Nguyen, Elvis Stojko, and Kurt Brow...

South Georgian Bay is renowned for is extensive trail networks that invite residents and visitors alike to keep active in the great outdoors. To help encourage this active lifestyle while also showcasing some of the area’s talented musicians, the towns of Collingwood, Stayner, and Wasaga Beach un...

Pinball and arcade lovers flocked to the GNE for the third annual Pinfest. Festival Organizer Dave Astill launched the festival three years ago to give the Ontario arcade community an opportunity to connect and play. The festival grows annually with an expected attendance of around 500 this year....

Founded in 2021, The Blue Mountain Film Festival grows in both scope and popularity with each passing year. In 2025, the festival features international sensations, Canadian premieres, and special outdoor screenings free to anyone visiting the Village.

When curating this year’s selection, Direct...

A new record was set when nearly 700 people gathered for the annual Hike & Bike to raise funds for Hospice Georgian Triangle. The yearly fundraiser invites participants to complete a 6k hike or bike, or a 20k bike ride through the Collingwood trails. This year, the goal was to raise $175000, and ...

One of the biggest goals for Ontario-based hikers is conquering the Bruce Trail. Stretching film Niagara all the way to Tobermory, the trail offers 900kms of beautiful and rugged terrain ready to be explored. The Bruce Trail is maintained and preserved by a number of clubs covering different terr...

Milan Somborac wants to make Collingwood the chess capital of Canada not only because it’s the place he calls home, but because Collingwood is a nationally recognized town with mass appeal.

Four years ago, the retired dentist founded the Somborac Chess Festival, and the event has been steadily g...

One of the hallmarks of the changing seasons in Grey County is the Home & Cottage Expo in Owen Sound. Jointly hosted by the City of Owen Sound, the Grey-Bruce Home Builders’ Association, and the Knights of Columbus, the expo welcomes thousands of visitors annually to help home and cottage owners ...

When the River District of Owen Sound was tasked with programming family friendly events and activities designed to promote living healthy and active lifestyles, the Wheel & Ride Safety Festival was born.

The River District partnered with the Owen Sound Police Services, the Kiwanis Club, the Op...

The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival has been running on the last Saturday of April for every year since 1966, attracting scores of vendors and visitors alike to join in the festivities. This year, the festival was event larger, with roughly 200 vendors and between 30-40 000 visitors flocking to the ...

Beer & Books is a series that has been running for the past six years in joint effort between Curiosity House Books and Creemore Springs Brewery. The event encourages readers from across the region to come together for readings and open discussions with renowned authors and novelists. The spring ...

Easter Eggstravaganza is a family friendly festive celebration that draws thousands of visitors from Wasaga Beach and surrounding areas each year. Highlights of this year’s event were the outdoor Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, activities like bouncy castles, bingo, and colouring c...

As the seasons change, residents from around the region are getting excited to begin their spring renovations, landscaping, and gardening. The Home & Garden Show, put on by the Wasaga Beach Lions Club, is always a popular event that helps get those spring projects off the ground, and this year wa...

The Collingwood Legion hosted a Pop Culture Canada ComiCon event for lovers of all things comics, anime, trading cards, and more. The ComiCon featured over twenty vendors and welcomed hundreds of visitors from around the local region for a day of cosplay, celebration, and entertainment.

Visitors...

With spring just around the corner, the Town of Wasaga Beach is eager to get families in the community feeling excited about the changing seasons. The Town’s Recreation department hosted its second annual Wild Wasaga; a family friendly event designed to give kids the chance to participate in a va...

Meaford is rife with talented, tenacious, and successful women in business, and the Culture Foundation is committed to amplifying their voices and uniting the community. For the third year in a row, the Meaford Culture Foundation hosted its International Women’s Day event, featuring a women-owned...