Around Town

Snow Squalls

We've been sitting under snow squall streamers coming off Georgian Bay today. Visibility downtown was limited. It must have been awful on the highways!

Snow Squalls

We've been sitting under snow squall streamers coming off Georgian Bay today. Visibility downtown was limited. It must have been awful on the highways!

Caged

Our granddaughter, (center), celebrated her fourth birthday today at Collingwood's indoor playground. I have no idea where those years went!

Go Fly a Kite

Pops of colour dotted the beautiful sky behind Collingwood's Grain Elevators last weekend. Kitefest, part of last weekend's Side Launch Days entertained children and adults alike.

Go Fly a Kite

Aug. 3, 2015. Pops of colour dotted the beautiful sky behind Collingwood's Grain Elevators last weekend. Kitefest, part of last weekend's Side Launch Days entertained children and adults alike.

Go Fly a Kite

Aug. 3, 2015. Pops of colour dotted the beautiful sky behind Collingwood's Grain Elevators last weekend. Kitefest, part of last weekend's Side Launch Days entertained children and adults alike.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Get Out On The Water

June 27, 2015. The rain held off long enough for families to take part in Get Out On The Water day in Collingwood.

Gone Fishing

These fishermen were enjoying the first truly Spring-like temperatures of the year.

All in a Day's Work #1

Cold, rain and high winds didn't stop the crew of the U.S. Brig Niagara tall ship, moored in Collingwood Harbour.

All in a Day's Work #2

Cold, rain and high winds didn't stop the crew of the U.S. Brig Niagara tall ship, moored in Collingwood Harbour.

Tall Ship Liana's Ransom #1

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson visited Collingwood in July and offered 90 minute sails out of the harbour. It was a perfect day to be on the water!

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson #2

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson visited Collingwood in July and offered 90 minute sails out of the harbour. It was a perfect day to be on the water!

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson #3

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson visited Collingwood in July and offered 90 minute sails out of the harbour. It was a perfect day to be on the water!

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson #5

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson visited Collingwood in July and offered 90 minute sails out of the harbour. It was a perfect day to be on the water!

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson #4

Tall Ship Liana's Ranson visited Collingwood in July and offered 90 minute sails out of the harbour. It was a perfect day to be on the water!

Scarecrow Invasion #1

Every October whimsical fabric art adorns downtown Meaford, Ontario.

Scarecrow Invasion #2

Every October whimsical fabric art adorns downtown Meaford, Ontario.

Scarecrow Invasion #3

Every October whimsical fabric art adorns downtown Meaford, Ontario.

Scarecrow Invasion #4

Every October whimsical fabric art adorns downtown Meaford, Ontario.

Scarecrow Invasion #5

Every October whimsical fabric art adorns downtown Meaford, Ontario.

Scarecrow Invasion #6

Every October whimsical fabric art adorns downtown Meaford, Ontario.

Scarecrow Invasion #7

Every October whimsical fabric art adorns downtown Meaford, Ontario.

Scarecrow Invasion #8

Every October whimsical fabric art adorns downtown Meaford, Ontario.

Centurion Races #9

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Centurion Races #8

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Centurion Races #7

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Centurion Races #6

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Centurion Races #5

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Centurion Races #4

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Centurion Races #3

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Centurion Races #2

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Centurion Races #1

Hundreds of cyclists pitted their skill and stamina against the rolling hills of the Niagara Escarpment in the Collingwood area this weekend. Judging by the whooping I heard as the racers descended the hills of County Rd. 91, they enjoyed the vistas and challenges alike.

Tall Ship Sorlandet

Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet arrived in Collingwood this morning. The oldest full rigged ship in the world still in operation, she is currently serving as a floating classroom. After picking up a local student, the ship will sail through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway and then across the Atlantic Ocean. (2013-08-21.)

Tall Ship Sorlandet

Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet arrived in Collingwood this morning. The oldest full rigged ship in the world still in operation, she is currently serving as a floating classroom. After picking up a local student, the ship will sail through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway and then across the Atlantic Ocean. (2013-08-21.)

Tall Ship Sorlandet

Norwegian tall ship Sorlandet arrived in Collingwood this morning. The oldest full rigged ship in the world still in operation, she is currently serving as a floating classroom. After picking up a local student, the ship will sail through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway and then across the Atlantic Ocean. (2013-08-21.) See 'Around Town' gallery for more pics.

Tall Ship Lynx #3

The Tall Ship Lynx leaves the harbour after taking part in the War of 1812 Bicentennial festivities in Collingwood, Ontario. (2013-08-19.) See 'Around Town' Gallery for more pics.