COVID-19 UPDATE: As of Friday June 11th, Ontario moves into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen.

Step One includes the resumption of more outdoor activities and will permit limited indoor settings with restrictions in place.

Learn more: http://Ontario.ca/reopen

Stay safe and healthy - Remember that when you enter into a public indoor space or use a public transit service in Simcoe County, you must wear a face covering. Physical distancing also remains a requirement.

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Saints & Sinners

Simcoe, Bruce and Grey Counties are experiencing a major beverage renaissance. Once a hotbed for bootleggers during Prohibition, the area now boasts several thriving (and completely above-board) alcohol producers. Wineries, distilleries, craft breweries and cideries are using locally-grown grapes, potatoes and apples to produce some of the best beverages.

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Alvar Flora: A Unique Dazzling Display	https://robertlbowlesnaturecentre.com/, Alvar Flora: A Unique Dazzling Display https://robertlbowlesnaturecentre.com/	6/16/2021 5:00:00 PM	6/16/2021 7:00:00 PM	Alvar Flora: A Unique Dazzling Display	Award-winning environmental consultant, writer, artist, photographer and naturalist, Bob Bowles will lead us in our discovery of unique Alvar flora at its peak at this time of year. learn about the uniqueness of alvars, the species at risk that make alvars their home and to see and experience a dazzling display of rare alvar flora.
Fundraiser for the Actors’ Fund of Canada	https://collingwoodfestival.com/event/afc-fundraiser/, Fundraiser for the Actors’ Fund of Canada https://collingwoodfestival.com/event/afc-fundraiser/	6/16/2021 11:00:00 PM	6/17/2021 12:00:00 AM	Fundraiser for the Actors’ Fund of Canada	Rabbie Burns Fans! Grab some haggis, whiskey and join us on a fascinating journey that shines a modern light on Scotland’s national poet. In this 1-hour virtual event, we’ll be celebrating the poetry of Robert Burns, narrated by R.H. Thomson with Daniel Vnukowski on the piano. Musical excerpts by Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelssohn, Malcolm Arnold and Led Zeppelin. We explore aspects of Burns’ life & work in four chapters Chapter 1 Poetry & The Love of Language Chapter 2 Independence & the Rights of Women Chapter 3 The Romantic Man Chapter 4 The People’s Poet How It Works STEP 1 Donate to the Actors’ Fund of Canada using the following link https//afchelps.ca/collingwood/ You will receive a tax receipt directly from the AFC for your contribution. STEP 2 RSVP using the form on https//collingwoodfestival.com/event/afc-fundraiser/ (FREE). STEP 3 Enjoy the performance by visiting https//collingwoodfestival.com/event/afc-fundraiser/ on June 16. (Followed by a solo piano recital on June 19 with the music of Franz Schubert. Visit http//collingwoodfestival.com/summer-solstice for the entire series.)
In The Footsteps of Chopin with Dr. Alan Walker and Daniel Vnukowski	https://collingwoodfestival.com/event/footsteps-of-chopin/, In The Footsteps of Chopin with Dr. Alan Walker and Daniel Vnukowski https://collingwoodfestival.com/event/footsteps-of-chopin/	6/23/2021 11:00:00 PM	6/24/2021 12:00:00 AM	In The Footsteps of Chopin with Dr. Alan Walker and Daniel Vnukowski	ONE TIME ONLY - This event will not be archived! Join our Artistic Director, Daniel Vnukowski, on Wednesday, June 23 at 7pm EDT (EASTERN) for a special, virtual presentation featuring the eminently distinguished musicologist Dr. Alan Walker, in which we dispel many of the myths surrounding the tortured genius. "In this particular discussion, I’ll be playing the role of a snarky 19th-century German music critic who despises Chopin’s works,” says Mr. Vnukowski. “All in good humour, tongue-in-cheek, but a subtle way to get closer to the depths of Chopin’s musical genius." We’ll be following the footsteps of Frederic Chopin and covering important topics such as musical aesthetics, Polish vernacular and interpretation as the tail-end of the composing process, with plenty of music excerpts by renowned Chopin interpreters. The event will last approximately 50 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A. Dr. Walker’s recent landmark book Fryderyk Chopin A Life and Times has established him as a leading authority on Chopin and his time, earning praise in such publications as New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice The Sunday Times (U.K.) Classical Music Book of 2018 The Economist’s Best Books of 2018. We’ll also discuss the unique journey that led Dr. Walker to a treasure trove of documents buried deep within the archives in Warsaw, his personal relationship with the music of Chopin, and a few side notes from some of the obnoxious, 19th century music critics who despised Chopin’s music! Followed by a solo piano recital on June 26 with the music of Frederic Chopin. Visit http//collingwoodfestival.com/summer-solstice for the entire series.

Our Location

Less than a hour north of Toronto, Simcoe County is located in the central portion of Southern Ontario, Canada.
Stretching from the shores of Lake Simcoe in the east to Georgian Bay in the west.
Come enjoy the all of the adventures Simcoe County has to offer!