Collingwood, Ontario

Real Estate for Sale in Collingwood, Ontario

Buying and Selling Collingwood Homes for Sale

Population: 720,102 (StatCan 2016)
Coordinates: 44°30′N 80°13′W

Collingwood is located in southern Georgian Bay, and is part of “Ontario’s Playground” along with the Blue Mountains and Wasaga Beach. Live life outdoors all year round, from the shores of the Nottawasaga Bay (an inlet of Georgian Bay) to the ski hills on the Niagara Escarpment. This is a wonderful place to call home.

North from the hustle and bustle of Toronto, the sight of the Historic Grain Elevators welcomes you. The Collingwood Terminals Limited, an iconic landmark since 1929, marks the spot of the Historic Commerce of Agriculture and Shipping. Known for shipbuilding from 1882 – 1986, the Collingwood Shipyards were located at the foot of Hurontario Street, now known as Side Launch Way, and is a massively successful new development. The Shipyards offers a range of high-end town homes for sale as well as waterfront condos for sale.

Collingwood is home, a home away from home, and a tourist destination. The population swells in the peak winter and summer seasons, with the numerous outdoor activities the area has to offer. Winters in the Georgian Bay area are made for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and so much more. There is never a dull moment in this scenic area. Collingwood boasts a large number of hiking trails, most of which remain open in the winter months. These trails offer a scenic view as you hike, bike, or stroll along them, close to your doorstep from the lovely single family homes nearby. During the summer months there are plenty of locations ideal for swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and sailing.

Picturesque downtown Collingwood features many shoppes, boutiques, and art galleries to suit the diversity of people who live and visit the area. Stop in for some truly delicious food with a variety of many fine restaurants, breweries, cafes, and eateries for every taste and budget. Theatre Collingwood enriches and entertains the community by presenting and producing live professional theatre.

Neighbouring to the west is The Blue Mountains, with Wasaga Beach to the east, and Clearview Township to the south. The entire Georgian Bay area offers many wonderful outdoor activities and amenities.

Real estate for sale in Collingwood varies, offering single family century homes, wartime homes, newly built townhouses, golf course estate homes, and waterfront condominiums. The variety of housing allows for individual needs to be met. Whether you are a first time home buyer or a retiree looking to downsize, Collingwood has a home for you.

Collingwood is a great place to live, work, and play – trust me, I know! Contact me, Michelle Kingsbury, a local Collingwood REALTOR®. I love Collingwood and all it has to offer and would be delighted to assist you in your search to make Collingwood your home.