Snowmobiling
There are many scenic lookouts in the area, as well as nearby rest stops, dining, shops and pubs to enjoy along the way. The Blue Mountains, Collingwood and surrounding South Georgian Bay region includes two Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Districts, District 9 and 8. Ontario law requires every recreational sled entering an OFSC Prescribed Trail to have and display a valid snowmobile trail permit. ofsc.on.ca
District 8
MID ONTARIO SNOWMOBILE TRAILS (MOST) is an association of 10 snowmobile clubs located in District 8 of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. The 10 member clubs are: Barrie Snowmobile Club, Bonsecour Track & Trail Snowmobile Club, Blue Mountain Snowdrifters, Carden Sno Drifters, Georgian Bay Snowriders, Kawartha Lakes Snowmobile Club, Orillia District Snowmobile Club, Osprey Snowhawks, Sno Voyageurs Club, and the Wasaga Snowmobile Club. Our area is blessed with an abundance of snow due to our close proximity to Georgian Bay, and those great Northwesterly winds we receive in the winter which create snow squalls capable of dumping huge amounts of snow.
Source: most.on.ca
District 9
Snowmobile Rentals
Ride on Rentals rents the best, most reliable and safest snowmobile skidoo's. Go on an exhilarating adventure tour on safe and groomed ontario snowmobile trails this Winter!
Source: rideonrentals.com
Cross Country Skiing
Highlands Nordic
Located on the Niagara Escarpment, Highlands Nordic hosts amazing views of Georgian Bay and bountiful nature. Enjoy 25km of ski trails (perfect for running and easy biking), single track trails for racing and programs, and an 8000 square foot lodge complete with cafeteria, meeting rooms, pro-shop, rentals, and more.
Telephone: 705.444.5017
Source/Website: highlandsnordic.ca
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
The Nordic Centre is home to 27 kilometers of terrain that is groomed daily, perfect for both classic and skate skiers. Three trail designations indicate the level of difficulty and we offer something for every level of cross country skier.
Our location sets us apart. Not only are we at the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment, providing unmatched views and lookouts, our location also provides unparalleled conditions.
Telephone: 705.446.0256
Source/Website: sceniccaves.com
Wasaga Nordic Centre
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park offers some of the most exciting nordic ski terrains in Central Ontario with over 30 kilometers of groomed trails. Expert skiers can challenge themselves on the High Dunes Trail while beginner skiers can choose the more leisurely Blueberry Trail. In addition to nordic skiing, snowshoeing is also available with a recently updated 10km trail system. The Wasaga Nordic & Trail Centre offers modern equipment rentals, light refreshments, with a warm-up, and outback ski shelters to warm up a lunch on a crisp winter day. Quiet skiers/snowshoers will be rewarded with wildlife viewing as white-tailed deer and winter birds are abundant.
Telephone: 705.429.0943
Source/Website: wasagabeachpark.com/cross-country-skiing
Kolapore Uplands Wilderness Ski Trails
The Kolapore Wilderness Trails Association manages a 50 km network of trails in the Kolapore Uplands (about 20 km southwest of Collingwood). The trails are maintained as wilderness ski trails in the winter. When there is snow please NO walking, snowshoeing or dogs. The trails are also maintained for hiking and mountain biking in the summer, where permitted by landowners, and as volunteer resources permit.
Source/Website: kolaporetrails.org
Eleventh Line Trails
These trails are a scenic route between Mountain Rd. and Georgian Trail with several off-road trails at the north end. A nice mini-circle route with the Tenth Line trail. The Collingwood Trails not only link the various attractions and experiences within the Collingwood community, such as shops and restaurants, but also link to the Georgian Trail.
Source/Website: ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/eleventh-line-trails