From Collingwood’s shoreline to the trails of the Niagara Escarpment, every community around Southern Georgian Bay offers a different way to get outside. Start with a location, then follow the links to relevant activities and official visitor information.
Explore the region
Collingwood — Waterfront paths, community trail links and easy entry points for exploring the bay.
The Blue Mountains — Escarpment hiking, cycling networks and ski destinations, with different access rules for municipal and resort trails.
Thornbury — A small-town waterfront base for harbour walks and excursions along the bay.
Meaford — Parks, shoreline and routes that invite you farther west along Georgian Bay.
Wasaga Beach — Sandy shoreline, swimming, family outings and seasonal trails.
Clearview — Rural escarpment landscapes, hiking and conservation-area access.
Choosing your outing
Consider travel time, route length, parking, permitted activities and weather before picking a destination. Our destination pages point to official park, municipal and conservation resources to verify details before you go.
Prefer to browse by activity?
Start with our activity guide or check recent stories.