Collingwood Trip Overview
Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle and listen to a tour guide while you drive.
Follow the suggested route along Highways 400 & 26 and discover pieces of Ontario you never knew existed! Start anywhere along the route between Collingwood & Toronto. The experience is the same in either direction.
Learn about the Bruce Trail, Minesing Wetlands, Lake Effect Snow, Kitchikiwana and medical pioneer William Osler. Discover the beauty of Georgian Bay and Muskoka. Hear about the Holland Marsh, Blue Mountain Scenic Caves, Camp Borden, the Edenvale Aerodrome and so much more!
With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour.
This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Collingwood, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle and listen to a tour guide while you drive.
Follow the suggested route along Highways 400 & 26 and discover pieces of Ontario you never knew existed! Start anywhere along the route between Collingwood & Toronto. The experience is the same in either direction.
Learn about the Bruce Trail, Minesing Wetlands, Lake Effect Snow, Kitchikiwana and medical pioneer William Osler. Discover the beauty of Georgian Bay and Muskoka. Hear about the Holland Marsh, Blue Mountain Scenic Caves, Camp Borden, the Edenvale Aerodrome and so much more!
With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour.
This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Blue Mountain Village, 156 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountains, Ontario L9Y 0V2 Canada
Start / stop point for the tour (but you can start anywhere along route). As you drive, we’ll point out, and tell you all about, the following points of interest. Please note that although it says ‘Pass by Without Stopping’, you can stop at any attraction for as long, or as little time as you like. The tour will pick up right where you left off.
Pass By: Craigleith Provincial Park, 209403 Highway 26, Blue Mountains, Ontario L9Y 0T6 Canada
We’ll point out this fantastic little lake-side provincial park.
Pass By: Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, 260 Scenic Caves Rd, The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0P2, Canada
We’ll tell you all about one of Collingwood’s best tourist attractions, including a little ghost story.
Pass By: First Street & Walnut Street, First St & Walnut St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 1B3, Canada
Collingwood Terminals. Not that we’ll need to, but we’ll point out the towering grain terminals on the horizon and tell you about their importance to the city.
Pass By: Collingwood, Collingwood, Ontario
You’ll drive right through it, so you might as well learn a little about it while you do!
Pass By: The Bruce Trail, Ontario Canada
You’ll learn all about this incredible trail that passes just west of Collingwood and goes all the way from Niagara Falls to Tobermory.
Pass By: Georgian Bay, The Archipelago, ON, Canada
30,000 Islands. As you drive just south of Georgian Bay, we’ll tell you about each one of it’s 30,000 incredible islands. Kidding.. but we’ll touch on a few.
Pass By: Clearview Township, Clearview Township, Ontario
Kitchikiwana. We’ll tell you all about this first nations legend that inspired the stone statue!
Pass By: Stayner, Stayner, Clearview Township, Ontario
As you drive through this small town, we’ll give you the low-down on why it’s so friendly!
Pass By: Ontario 26, ON-26, Stayner, ON, Canada
Lake Effect Snow. This area get’s A LOT of snow. You may know this already if you’re heading to Blue Mountain. We’ll tell you why!
Pass By: Ontario 26 & County Road 10, ON-26 & County Rd 10, Clearview, ON L0M 1S0, Canada
Species of Georgian Bay. We’ll tell you all about some species commonly found in the area.
Pass By: Edenvale Aerodrome, 5195 ON-26, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0, Canada
We’ll point out the small aerodrome with a big past. You’ll probably notice the huge fighter jet displayed out front anyways.
Pass By: Edenvale Conservation Area, Highway 26, Minesing, Springwater, Ontario L0L 1Y0 Canada
As you pass by, you’ll see and learn about the Nottawasaga River you’ll cross over,
Pass By: Minesing Wetlands Conservation Area, Willow Creek Canoe Access, Minesing, Springwater, Ontario L0L 1Y0 Canada
We’ll tell you all about this super important eco-region. You may even want to go check it out after!
Pass By: Borden, Borden, Ontario
Camp Borden. You’ll learn a bit about the history of the nearby
Canadian Forces Base Borden.
Pass By: Ontario 26 & Anne Street North, ON-26 & Anne St N, Minesing, ON L0L 1Y2, Canada
Civic Holiday. You enjoy this long weekend every year, but do you really know the story behind it? You will now!
Pass By: Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Hwy 26, Minesing, Springwater, Ontario L9X 0Z7 Canada
You’ll drive past this interactive museum, while you do, we’ll tell you all about why you pay want to turn around.
Pass By: Ontario 26 & Hanmer Street East, ON-26 & Hanmer St E, Barrie, ON L4M 5A2, Canada
Popular Peeps. Try to guess who the local and popular person is from the hints we give!
Pass By: Barrie, Barrie, Ontario
Downtown Barrie. As you drive through the city, we’ll tell you a bit about why you may want to take a quick detour and walk through downtown.
Pass By: Barrie Centennial Park, 65 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario L4N 2M6 Canada
We’ll tell you why the park, and rest of downtown Barrie, is a summer hotspot for both tourists and locals alike.
Pass By: Ontario 400, ON-400, Innisfil, ON, Canada
Barrie Tornado. As you pass by Innisfil, you’ll hear about the historic tornado that tore through in 1985.
Pass By: 783H+5H Innisfil, ON, Canada
Popular Peeps. Try to guess who the local and popular person is from the hints we give!
Pass By: Alliston, Alliston, New Tecumseth, Ontario
We’ll point out the road to Alliston, and tell you about it’s potatoes. Seriously.
Pass By: Ontario 400, ON-400, Ontario, Canada
Popular Peeps. Try to guess who the local and popular person is from the hints we give!
Pass By: Ontario 400, ON-400, Ontario, Canada
William Osler. We won’t spoil the surprise and tell you who this now, but you’ll learn all about him and why he was so important to the area.
Pass By: Holland Marsh, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario Canada
You’ll notice this one yourself as you drive through the lush valley, but we’ll tell you about how important it was to the development of Toronto.
Pass By: Happy Valley, ON L7B 0L3, Canada
We’ll point out and tell you all about this very Happy, cartoon sounding Valley.
Pass By: King City, King City, Ontario
Longest Road. Learn all about the longest road in the world, Yonge Street!
Pass By: Ontario 400, ON-400, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A6, Canada
Popular Peeps. Try to guess who the local and popular person is from the hints we give!
Pass By: Canada’s Wonderland, 9580 Jane St, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1S6 Canada
You’ll be starting at this one anyways, but we’ll tell you about some it’s jaw dropping roller coasters and rides.
Pass By: Barrie Centennial Park, 65 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario L4N 2M6 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery, 107 Dunlop St E, Barrie, Ontario L4M 1A6 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Sunnidale Park Arboretum, Sunnidale Road & Cundles Road West, Barrie, Ontario L4M 3B9 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Spirit Catcher Sculpture, 24 Maple Ave, Barrie, Ontario L4N 6T4 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Heritage Park, 6 Simcoe St, Barrie, Ontario L4M 1A1 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Ardagh Bluffs, Ardagh Road & Mapleview Drive, Barrie, Ontario L4N 5V2 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Splashon Wibit Water Park, 55 Lakeshore Drive Centennial Beach, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Chappell Farms, 617 Penetanguishene Rd Hwy 11 and County Road 93, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4Y8 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Ontario Travel Information Centre – Barrie, 21 Mapleview Dr E, Barrie, Ontario L4N 9A9 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Maclaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster St, Barrie, Ontario L4M 3M2 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: King City, King City, Ontario
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Bradford West Gwillimbury, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Sunset Point Park, Huron Street & Albert Street, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4Y3 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Georgian Trail, 3 Birch St Harbourview Park, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 2T8 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Collingwood Arboretum, 6 Hickory St, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3E4 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Collingwood Museum, 45 Saint Paul St, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3P1 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Millennium Park, Heritage Dr End, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 0E8 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Tremont Studios, 80 Simcoe St, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 1H8 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Collingwood Brewery, 10 Sandford Fleming Rd, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4V7 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Butter Gallery, 126 Hurontario St, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 2L8 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Northwinds Brewery, 499 First St, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 1B9 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Nottawasaga Island Lighthouse, Nottawasaga Island, Collingwood, Ontario Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Theatre Collingwood, 115 Hurontario St Suite 104, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 2L9 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: The Collingwood Trails, Collingwood, Ontario Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Collingwood Olive Oil Co., 42 Saint Marie St, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3K1 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Xtreme Adventures Watersports, 15 Harbour St E, Collingwood, ON L9Y 5C1, Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Collingwood Adventure Voyages, 45 Heritage Dr, Collingwood, ON L9Y 0E8, Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Curries Farm Market, 736 Sixth St, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3Y9 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Living Shore Spa, 9 Harbour St E, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 5C5 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Collingwood Farmers’ Market, 2nd Street & Pine Street, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3Z4 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.
Pass By: Cranberry Golf Resort, 19 Keith Ave Highway 26 West, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4T9 Canada
Please note this is not a point of interest on the tour, however we’ll pass by it. Feel free to stop here for as long as you like.