Collingwood offers an attractive blend of small-town charm and vibrant lifestyle — making it a compelling year-round destination for anyone considering a move. Nestled on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, the town provides direct access to water and lakeside recreation while remaining well-connected to major road networks.
The heart of Collingwood is its historic downtown, where the Collingwood Heritage Conservation District preserves 19th- and early 20th-century architecture and gives the town a distinctive character. Creative neighbourhoods — such as the stretch known as Creative Simcoe Street — enhance community life with local galleries, cafés, restaurants and cultural spaces.
Beyond its aesthetics and charm, Collingwood is a gateway to an active, outdoors-rich lifestyle. With easy drives to hiking trails, ski hills and waterfront parks — and a community feel that supports both retirees and young families — it’s a place where you can enjoy nature, culture, and community all in one.
24,811 people live in Collingwood, where the median age is 50.8 and the average individual income is $112,200. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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There's plenty to do around Collingwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Tremont Cafe, Nicky’s Doughnuts and Ice Cream, and Brunello.
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| Dining | 0.19 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.12 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.19 miles | 29 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.16 miles | 7 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.33 miles | 16 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.43 miles | 16 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.64 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.28 miles | 6 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.19 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.27 miles | 8 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.93 miles | 6 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.98 miles | 14 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.71 miles | 34 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.55 miles | 33 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.32 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.55 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.01 miles | 6 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.52 miles | 11 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.16 miles | 17 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
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Collingwood has 11,175 households, with an average household size of 2.2. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Collingwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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