For our birthdays, Gord and I don't buy each other anything ... instead we gift each other a…read moremassage. So we had an hour long "Wine and Dandy" massage at iwa Spa in Blue Mountain Village. The hot towel compresses smelled of crème brûlée which was followed by agave nectar massage oil. Very nice! Then a half hour laying in the Ganban Volcanic Rock Studio listening to a relaxation meditation ... had it been longer, I would have fallen asleep! Rather than get our wine to-go, we enjoyed a glass of Pinot in rocking chairs on their patio. We felt very relaxed! Thanks, Nicky and Jessica!

Amazing Place ! All our Stress got relieved!…read moreAmazing Vibe Amazing service we requested for

After a build up of somewhat a high expectation, and were told this is a water park- it's was…read morecertainly a far cry from that! This place is a nearly a disaster with potential to grow.. With a tiny splash pad area- for the little ones, which had a concrete base- which means, when the little ones fall down, or fly out the slide they land on their little knees and scrape every part of it!! With 1 pool which goes inside/ outside, 1 indoor jacuzzi, (half the jets not working) and 2 outside. Same jet problems... There were 2 small slides outside which led into the pool- but were covered in ice and snow.... (needs better maintenance) a very small place over all, and it seem that the owners or management had just given up on this place- Broken showers, in the women's change rooms- half of them missing handles and no lighting- 1 pool- does not mean a water park at all! MOULDING in every shower! No proper space to change - dirty throughout and terribly outdated-over priced for a hot tub with no jets!!! Most of the hotels in the area have pools and outdoor tubs- I don't recommend wasting your money this place unless it goes over a major face lift!

Although it advertises itself as a water park (or "Aquatic Centre"), Plunge! is really more like 3…read moreswimming pools put together. There just wasn't a lot of variety of water features like we had expected. There is a Kiddie area with a small slide inside, a water fountain, a medium sized slide (suitable for 6 - 8 year olds) in the outdoor pool, a rope swing in the 3rd deeper pool, mand a hot tub. My two year old had a great time and of course didn't want to leave, but I think most kids over 8 might get bored rather quickly. Things we did like: all the pools are heated (it was comfortable the day we were there although it was a drizzly, cooler day), and they provide life jackets for kids of various sizes. If you decide to go, I suggest the $14 half day pass. Although the difference with the full day pass is only $3, 6 hours is more than enough. I should note that they have a $5 day pass for non-swimming observers and discounts for those staying at nearby hotels. Overall we thought Plunge! Is a little overpriced for what you get.

Wow wow wow! We were very skeptical about booking any types…read moreof trips during COVID19. We just returned from our 4 day stay... and it was AMAZING. Campground is peaceful, quiet and everyone is so friendly. We were on 61B which was one of the River Campsites Spent most of the days relaxing in the river, exploring the great trails, enjoying the beautiful park. HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a great weekend. Hosts are absolutely WONDERFUL, such nice and accommodating people. I can't wait to go back again!!!

It was my first time going out for a private campground. It was good, place is clean. Staff is…read morefriendly. We go for a tent camping, they had a porty potty, a shower area, a group campsite, a river for those who like to go water activities. A dome for glamping, a yurt. There was a band Saturday night but we did not go because we are tired.

It's a beautiful day to spend at Awenda Provincial Park!…read more We walked while others were biking the trails enjoying the outdoors while not having to wear a mask but social distancing when encountering others. Remember to pay and display your park use permit on your vehicle dash; strictly enforced or you can pay a $30 parking ticket. The machine accepts cash or credit card. It was a $15.50 charge for day use since the machine didn't allow an hourly selection. Gorgeous and tranquil nature along the shores of Georgian Bay.

I pulled a 'walk in' at Awenda park last weekend (July 1st long weekend). Have never been to Awenda…read morebefore, but read stellar reviews so my friends and I thought we'd give it a try. I knew we could only get walk in, but I didn't realize that if they have sites available, you can only have it for one night. They keep approx 60 sites each night for walk ins. Since we wanted to stay for two nights, we had to put our name on a 'roll call' list for the 2nd night. We also had to be at the office for 1pm SHARP and if our name was called, we got a 2nd night. I don't understand how, if they have 60 sites on Friday, they don't have 60 sites on Sat, since you can only stay for one night without getting on the list. But the next day they only had 5 sites available. Luckily we got there early enough and we got 2nd on the list, and got a site across the road (still in Turtle). A short move. The park itself is huge. There are 5 campgrounds in the park I believe. We chose Turtle. There are also 4 beaches, one dedicated to the fury friends. YOU WILL NEED TO DRIVE TO ALL THE BEACHES. If you try and walk, be ready for 45 minor 1.5 hr walk. They are not close. If you have bikes, the ride is nice, but also a bit far... and there's a steep hill on the way to the beaches so be ready to walk or I hope you're cardio is good :) I can only speak for Turtle... it was lovely, sites spaced far apart and heavily shielded above from the sun. Large, tall hardwood trees cover the park. There is warning of lots of poison ivy. Even though they have a plant at the office, I still couldn't spot it in the forest. Thankfully I didn't run into any. Bathrooms were relatively clean, till of course the next morning when there's flies and moths flying about. They close the bathrooms from 11:50-12:10 daily to clean them. The beaches are ROCKY. VERY VERY ROCKY. On beach 1 there is a sandy part on the FAR left (when looking at the water) that has been cleaned up a bit so you can walk on the sand. Otherwise, if you try to walk out in the middle, you will be stepping on rocks and it friggin hurts. Ladies: do not get a pedicure before you go to the beach. You'll be severly p-o'd if you did. I never do, but just a word of advice. I would definitely go back, try the other campgrounds. I hear there are some nice trails for hiking... the road to the beach is a hike itself.. It's nice and only 2hrs from Toronto. Great getaway!

Visited Bare Axe over the holidays with a group of 8. Not really knowing what to expect, we were…read moreall pleasantly surprised! Not only is there Axe Throwing, but also a bar and free to use pool table! We booked a time slot just in case, but found out you can always just do walks in if need be! The location closed just after 11, so doing late night axe throwing was quite a fun time with some drinks! The staff was very knowledgeable and kept our group educated on proper techniques and strategy on hitting a bullseye. Really enjoyed this and would defiantly recommend to anyone looking for a unique thing to do up in Collingwood!

From the owner: Located in the heart of Ontario's premier snowboard and ski town, Bare Axe Throwing is great for…read moreall occasions, from a night out with friends to your next office shindig. How it works? We offer drop in sessions and private parties. Each session is equipped with your very own axe throwing coach - guaranteed to have you throwing like an axepert in no time. In between axe throwing, we have tvs, pool table and darts to keep you completely entertained. Each session will start with a quick safety and throwing lesson. Our experienced host will teach you all the proper and safe throwing techniques, guaranteed to have you throwing like a pro in no time. After your warm up, your host will explain the rules and will run you through a variety of games, including all kinds of trick shots. Just when you think it's over - we bring out the big axe! The big fireman axe comes out for the finals and finishes off the session. Axe Throwing, Pool, Bar & Lounge

Very cool! We saw very cool! I love it there! Check my yt channel spending 24 hours in Bruce's…read morecaves (DANGEROUS!)

Wow, what a beautiful little gem! A must see if you are anywhere in the area. It's a bit tricky to…read morefind and the road to the parking lot is also a bit interesting but it's well worth it. The hike to the caves is good for any age group. I think it must have been about a 1km round trip. There is the main cave and then you have three smaller ones that you can visit. When we first got there it was nice and empty and there must have been only about 2 - 3 groups but on our way out it got a bit busy and there must have been more like 6 - 8 groups there. Lot's to explore and lots to climb, especially fun for the kids. They also have a gazebo in the parking lot with park benches but unfortunately they are right across the outhouses, so not very appetizing. Picture speak for themselves...

I've been axe throwing at other places and this place was far better. The host provided lots of…read moreadvice and tips to help us get better. I improved a lot over the course of the session because of the specific coaching, which made me enjoy it more.

Decided to give axe throwing a go and it was a super fun experience!!! John was a fantastic coach,…read morehe stayed the entire session, maintained safety, guided us and helped everyone find the best throwing form. They also had a good array of axes to suit each individual's throwing style! The place was was quaint and perfect for group sessions. Would definitely come again if in town and recommend to others too!

This is Blue Mountain's newest winter fun addition, and it is by far the best skating trail, not…read morejust for the spectacular view, but because it is over a kilometre long. It would be hard to find a better outdoor skating venue than this. Perfectly situated at the top of the mountain between Orchard Express and Southern Comfort. You can access the trail by Scenic Caves Road. There are signs that lead you to parking by the skating admission area. Rates are $13 for Youth (12 & under) and $16 for Adult (13 & over) for a 2 hour pass. Skate rentals are available for an additional $6. You have to deposit a credit card if renting. Hours of operation vary according to weather conditions so call or check the website before you go to avoid disappointment. The trail is lit by tiki torches for night skating. I would recommend to go near sunset for some great photos and to be able to have the magical night experience. Whether you go day or evening, be sure to dress warmly as it can get very windy up here and the trees do not give as much shelter as you might expect. I'm so glad to have had the chance to skate here during the final opening of the season in March. I will be back next year!

The trail is nice, it's quite pricey and they only have a two hour slot fully knowing that not…read moreeveryone will stay 2 full hours. the customer service is absolutely horrible. if you don't ask you have no idea which line is the correct line, we waited for one hour in line to get skates, the skates were ver uncomfortable and my kids ende up with cuts even with Lon socks, we tried 3 different skates so half an hour gone in trying skates, by the time it was time to skate everyone was cold. extremely bad customer service, we had about 10 people in front of us, it took one hour to get skates.

Great experience. Very friendly and easy-going staff, no deposits and/or license required,…read moreaffordable prices (around $120 all included for an hour), very quick to get set up. Offers free parking, pay in cash but in-house atm is available. Plenty of wave runners available that are fast and in good condition, which is ideal for last minute get aways. Great location right in front of the beach. Lofs of freedom given to have a lot of fun. Staff is present in the water to make you safe. My boyfriend and I had been looking for a while for wave runners to rent not too far from toronto, but struggled to find a place that wouldn't require to book a week in advance and pay a $2,000 deposit up front. We got there around 1pm, signed the paper work, paid and got set up within 15 mins ready to go. Big special thanks to Ben who provided us with zip log bags to put our phones into and even took a few pictures for us while we were in the water. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!

Amazing service for a decent price ! Had a lot of fun and would 100% recommend! Instructors were…read morevery helpful and did an amazing job!