COVID-19 Update

Please plan ahead, call ahead before leaving home to visit our region as COVID-19 has changed the way many of our operators run their businesses.

For up-to-date information on current COVID-19 public health measures, visit the Ontario website.

STAYCATION TAX CREDIT FOR VISITORS

Ontario residents can claim 20% of their eligible accommodation expenses for travel in 2022!

Stay at a hotel, cottage, or campground between January 1st and December 31, 2022, keep your detailed receipts and you can claim 20% of eligible expenses up to $2,000 when filing your personal Income Tax and Benefit Return. Learn more here.

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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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Opening to the Mystery	https://theatrecollingwood.ca/2022-porchside-festival/, Opening to the Mystery https://theatrecollingwood.ca/2022-porchside-festival/	7/5/2022 11:00:00 PM	7/6/2022 12:30:00 AM	Opening to the Mystery	Starring Jake McArthur with musical accents by Violet Roseman on Tibetan Singing Planet Bowls July 5th at 7pm July 6th at 2pm & 7pm Location 84 Ontario Street, Collingwood Porch Generously Sponsored by Collingwood Celebrancy SHOW DESCRIPTION Join us for an evening of storytelling with Collingwood resident, Jake McArthur, based on intimate spiritual experiences with his late daughter Erica. These stories are taken from his published book. The storytelling will be followed by a reading of selected poems and a Q & A session. Signed copies of Jake’s book will be available for purchase for $20 cash at the show. “Thank you for inviting us into the deep intimacy of your experiences and for being so courageous in your vulnerability. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.” — SF “You are a captivating storyteller jake!” — MJM “You have a wonderful stage presence … a gift of truly connecting with your audience” — PB JAKE MCARTHUR Jake is a resident of Collingwood and these days focuses his energy on creating content and experience as an author, playwright, poet, actor and celebrant/officiant for weddings and end of life celebrations. He formerly was a business leader, executive coach and facilitator. He has written plays performed by Gaslight Theatre; he has acted with Gaslight as well as Quarter century Theatre and last year performed in our Porchside Festival in Love Letters and in our production of A Christmas Carol. His personal life purpose is to create, perform and support. The experience of Opening to the Mystery provides a strong vehicle for each. His impactful storytelling style brings the stories to life in a personal and poignant way. VIOLET ROSEMAN Violet will provide sonic accompaniment and augmented dimension to Jake’s storytelling. She will compose, in the moment, a one-of-a-kind symphony of sound that will transport your senses using an array of different musical instruments from the hand pan, crystal bowls, chimes, tuning forks and Tibetan singing bowls. Violet is a Licensed Soul Therapist®, Certified Generational Healer® + Spirit Guide and Tibetan Planet Bowl Practitioner infusing an array of sacred instruments. She is known for her passion to serve others in their healing journey with harmonic sounds to inspire others to connect to their authenticity.
Opening To The Mystery	https://theatrecollingwood.ca/2022-porchside-festival/, Opening To The Mystery https://theatrecollingwood.ca/2022-porchside-festival/	7/6/2022 6:00:00 PM	7/6/2022 9:00:00 PM	Opening To The Mystery	Join us for an evening of storytelling with Collingwood resident, Jake McArthur, based on intimate spiritual experiences with his late daughter Erica. These stories are taken from his published book. The storytelling will be followed by a reading of selected poems and a Q & A session. Signed copies of Jake’s book will be available for purchase for $20 cash at the show.
Opening To The Mystery	https://theatrecollingwood.ca/2022-porchside-festival/, Opening To The Mystery https://theatrecollingwood.ca/2022-porchside-festival/	7/6/2022 11:00:00 PM	7/7/2022 2:00:00 AM	Opening To The Mystery	Join us for an evening of storytelling with Collingwood resident, Jake McArthur, based on intimate spiritual experiences with his late daughter Erica. These stories are taken from his published book. The storytelling will be followed by a reading of selected poems and a Q & A session. Signed copies of Jake’s book will be available for purchase for $20 cash at the show.

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!