Scenic Places in the Blue Mountain / Collingwood Area

about a two hour drive from Toronto, Ontario, the Blueground. Visitors have the most spectacular view of
Mountain/ Collingwood area is an all-season scenicGeorgian Bay and the surrounding countryside that is
delight. This picturesque area is one of10 000 square-km of awe-inspiring view. At 126
Ontario’s top ranked tourist destinations. Frommeters long, 25 meters above the valley and stream,
hiking beautiful forested hiking trails, to spending a funand more than 300 meters above Georgian Bay, it is
day at the gorgeous beach, there are beautiful andthe longest suspension footbridge in Ontario.
scenic sites that will delight every visitor.The Niagara Escarpment has been designated a
The following is a list of the must-see scenic places inbiosphere reserve by the United Nations Educational,
the Blue Mountain/Collingwood area:Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Collingwood Walking TourBeneath a blanket of red oak and sugar maples,
Every visitor taking the Collingwood Walking Tour willvisitors will discover such vegetative life as forest
enjoy viewing the many captivating historic homes andberries, wildflowers, white birch, trilliums, and much
buildings that are peppered throughout the charmingmore.
and quaint town.A three hour guided tour includes a 410 foot
Georgian Trianglesuspension bridge walk, tree-top walk, cave tour, and
The Georgian Triangle is a unique collection of smallthe new 1000 ft long Zip line. You will see 200 year-old
communities that feature a striking blend of rural farmoak trees, up to 60 feet in height, amazing wildlife,
fields and apple orchards that dot the shore ofpicturesque woodland, and your tour guide will provide
Georgian Bay which are enclosed by a theyou with fascinating information about the unique
spectacular cliffs that shape part of the Niagaraecology of the Niagara Escarpment.
Escarpment.Blue Mountain Summer Gondola
Scenic CavesLocated at the opening to the Village Events Plaza,
Located in the Town of The Blue Mountains, just 20take a scenic ride to the top of the Niagara
minutes from Wasaga Beach, and less than two hoursEscarpment. The gondola can be used by pedestrians,
north of Toronto, the Scenic Caves is a must-seecyclists, and is appropriate for all ages.
scenic attraction. Explore a maze of caves andWasaga Beach
crevices. Travel down into the ice cave where it soAs one of the longest freshwater beaches, with 14
cold and deep that snow and ice frequently stays untilkilometers of white sand and clear waters, Wasaga
early summer. The scenic caves offer stunningBeach is one of Ontario’s most popular
scenery and breathtaking views.destinations, and one of Canada’s few Blue
Suspension BridgeFlag Beaches. With numerous restaurants,
The Suspension Bridge is at the highest point on theaccommodations, and shopping, Wasaga Beach hosts
Niagara Escarpment, suspended high above thealmost two million visitors every summer.