EVENTS MARCH 5 - 13
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COLLINGWOOD
Georgian Bay Primordial Harmony in Nature
MARCH 2 - APRIL 14
Regional artist, Sue A. Miller is exhibiting an art installation inspired by Georgian
Bay at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Centre. The installation will be
a collection of paintings, suspended sculpture and a sound collage. To
compliment the installation, Sue has curated a group show that will be on
display at the same time. The opening reception is Friday March 4. More Info
A Little Princess
MARCH 4 - 6
Sandcastle Theatre presents the play, A Little Princess at The
Simcoe Street Theatre. A Little Princess is an uplifting story about a
young girl who overcomes hardship – remaining positive, kind and
resilient, and in the end not only finds happiness but inspires those around her to adopt more
caring attitudes. More Info
The Trudeau Stories at Theatre Collingwood
MARCH 5
In 1985, while she was a student at the National Theatre School in Montreal,
Brooke Johnson became friends with Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Through
reminiscences, journal entries and correspondence, Brooke gives us a
personal insight into the man and the times that is "not to be missed”
(National Post). More Info
The Northwest Passage
in Story and Song
MARCH 11
Join adventurer, writer, storyteller and musician David Newland and his
musical friends for an evening exploring the mythical Northwest Passage
through the Canadian Arctic. The event includes images, stories and video
from his Arctic travels as a musician and Zodiac driver with Adventure
Canada, including three trips to the Northwest Passage. More Info
Cask Fridays at Northwinds Brewhouse
MARCH 11
Join us every Friday at Northwinds for our brewers unique cask creation
rotating weekly. $6 / 16oz pour. More Info
CLEARVIEW
Jason Collett Backed by Zeus
MARCH 5
We are thrilled to announce that Jason Collett will be at the
Avening Hall as part of his tour supporting his new album Song
and Dance Man, produced by Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas). He will be backed by members of
Zeus and will also bring along a special guest. More Info
Luck of the Irish Dinner Party
MARCH 12
Be sure to purchase your tickets to this year's St. Patty's Dinner at the
Brentwood Community Centre (Clearview). Limited tickets will be available.
Dinner will be Traditional Irish prepared from our own Chef Wayne. More Info
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
Live Music at The Dam Pub
MARCH 5
Always a pleasure to have guitar hero, Greg Wyard, back in the
house at The Dam Pub Gastropub. Music begins at 7pm, dinner
reservations required. More Info
Guided Night Hikes at
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
MARCH 5 & 12
Strap on your snowshoes for a night-time hike, where stars and
shadows create a dramatic setting for adventure. Professional staff
members guide your group on a 1 ½ to 2 hour romp through an
enchanting winter wonderland. Experience beautiful trails that wind through a mature forest
of 100 foot tall trees, sparkling views of the countryside at the Suspension Bridge and
breathtaking lookouts from the top of the Niagara Escarpment. More Info
Night Cross Country Skiing at Scenic
Caves Nordic Centre
MARCH 5 & 12
Introducing a thrilling new nocturnal winter adventure! Cross-country
skiing at night by headlamp. Cross-country ski until 8pm as dusk falls
and transitions to sparkling starlight. This non-guided activity offers
skate & classic trails to explore, with the reflection of glistening snow to light your path. More
Info
Charity Hockey Game
MARCH 5
See The Blue Mountains Volunteer Firefighters versus the
Georgian Bay Secondary School at the Beaver Valley
Community Centre. There will be raffles, 50/50 draw and puck
toss, with all proceeds to benefit The Safe Winter Driving Program & The BVO. More Info
Cross Country Ski Loppet
MARCH 6
Scenic Caves Nordic Centre hosts its second Cross-Country Ski Loppet.
Everyone is welcome. Youth, men and women of all ages are invited to
participate in their age category, for this freestyle (classic/skate) event.
There are three trail course lengths: 3km, 10 km and 20km. The winner in
each category will select from a prize table at the end of the event. Door
prizes will also be awarded. More Info
March Break at Blue
MARCH 12 - 20
Family Channel presents March Break at Blue - Family
Channel Celebrity signings, Hosted Lip Sync Contest, Daily
Family Channel live shows & Movies, Pizza and Plunge!, The North Face DJ parties, Birds of
Prey Demonstrations, Glow Groove Dancing, Fireworks and Weekday day/night lift tickets
will be $39 for all elementary and high school students. More Info
Lifted Golden Ticket
MARCH 13
Win a 2017 Sponsorship from Salomon, Spy, Lifted Board Shop and
Blue Mountain Resort. Ages 16 & Under both ski and snowboard are
invited to show off their skills to the Salomon Representatives for their
chance to get hooked up next season with a full outerwear, hard goods,
shop sponsorship and Super Pass from Blue Mountain Resort. More
Info
MEAFORD
Live Music at The Leeky Canoe
MARCH 5
Dani Strong is playing live at the Leeky Canoe Pub & Eatery. Also enjoy
1/2 Price Wings, $5 domestic Draft, $5 Mixed Drinks. More Info
Thursday Flick: Room
MARCH 10
ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack, a spirited 5-year-old who
is looked after by his loving and devoted mother. Their life, however,
is anything but typical--they are trapped--confined to a windowless,
10-by-10-foot space that Ma has euphemistically named Room. More Info
Hank Williams 1952 Tribute
MARCH 12
For two hours the audience is treated to all of Hank Williams’ hits and an
intimate, revealing evening with one of the legends of country music. Joe
Matheson, who has been dubbed “the quintessential voice of Hank
Williams”, is an accomplished professional actor and singer who previously
starred as Hank Williams in The Show He Never Gave. This fully scripted
musical theatre piece is Joe’s personal tribute to the King of Country
Music. More Info
History of Urban Meaford
MARCH 13
A lecture by John Kerr. John Kerr will discuss the history of some of
Meaford’s most historically interesting buildings, their history and the
stories behind them. Presented by Meaford Hall More Info
SURROUNDING AREA
True or False Travelling Exhibit
UNTIL MARCH 27
Touching a toad gives you warts. Cracking one's knuckles causes
arthritis. Are you a sceptic? You should be. You cannot believe
everything you hear or read. Practice your critical-thinking skills by
sorting out the true from the false. Stop by each station, read the
statement and take a position: True or False? The truth will not strike you; you will need to
find it through pictures, videos and demonstrations, all at The Simcoe County
Museum. More Info
Georgian Triangle Tourist Association 45 St. Paul Street, Collingwood, ON