Collingwood Food Tours

Pssst ... please make a stop at The Collingwood Sweet Shoppe before you stuff my stocking.

Shopping for gifts? Our local stores in Collingwood and Thornbury have what you need to wrap up everything on your list and you’ll likely find a little something for yourself too. . This year it’s more important than ever to get out and support our local purveyors. . .... And for the person who has everything? How about a gift certificate for a food tour? Go to the link in our bio and secure your tickets. See more

Good morning! Who wants a plate of French toast with toasted coconut, bananas and candied walnuts (with lots of maple syrup).

It’s a great time to explore Collingwood the water, the sunsets, the hikes and of course, the food.

We like to celebrate FryDay with these yucca fries from @alcarboncollingwood... but Friday cocktails are good too!

Supporting local eateries is more important than ever before and it’s a joy when places like @breadandbutter.cafe serve up delicious baked treats and warm mugs of lavender-infused joy like this. Get outside and go for a cuppa!

It’s Friday! Who wants a cocktail? @prime_seven_nine has an amazing wine list and their philosophy for cooking is to maintain the simplicity of food, with emphasis on the detail of creating a great dish through the utilization of only the best ingredients. We’re proud to have them part of our food tours! . Join them for dinner tonight and sign up for a fun fall tour via the link in our bio today!

The patio @fig_feta_collingwood is the perfect place to enjoy their delicious white fish plate.

Don't let the nice weather pass you by without experiencing a food tour of delicious Collingwood. Sign up for a tour here -- or gather a bunch of friends and make it a private tour! Info here: https://www.collingwoodfoodtours.com/book-a-tour

It’s Friday! Mix yourself a cocktail and sign up for one of our upcoming tours on September 11, October 2 or October 16. We want to introduce you to some of Collingwood’s best places to eat and drink so grab your friends and make plans to enjoy the gorgeous weather while it lasts. A limited numbers of tickets are available now get them before they’re gone!

Collingwood’s ‘Patiolicious’ is a fresh new way of experiencing the incredible flavours Collingwood has to offer. . . From August 17 to September 30 enjoy sweet and savoury offerings, as well as locally brewed beers and distilled beverages at more than 20+ participating locations. Check out www.Patiolicious.ca for more info. ... Just be sure to include @lowdown.bar on your patio itinerary because this tuna poke bowl is to die for!

Still dreaming about this plate of hand rolled potato gnocchi with Saskatchewan chanterelles, black truffle and lots of pepper @ascari.kingstreet.

Today we pause to acknowledge all the Canadian farmers, producers, chefs and home cooks who feed us! How will you celebrate @fooddaycanada? We’re thinking pizza on a patio... specifically this ‘Prince of Bologna’ with mortadella, mozzarella, parmigiano, pistachio and honey from @viaggiorestaurant...

The weekend’s not over yet right? There’s still time to enjoy a cool beverage on a local patio. We’ll be over here drinking this Chica Morada at @_alcarbon_. It’s a refreshing, traditional Peruvian drink made with purple corn. Beauty eh?

Enjoying super-fresh ceviche on the patio at Al Carbon. Sign up for an August tour here: https://www.collingwoodfoodtours.com//copy-of-collingwood- so you can taste their incredible Peruvian offerings yourself!

This heat wave has us screaming for ice cream so we’re heading to The Collingwood Sweet Shoppe to taste their new summer flavours. . Churned locally by @mcfaddensbest, it’s made with high quality Ontario dairy. . .... . . by Kelsey Curtis via Unsplash See more

Do you eat your daylilies?

Going to the cottage anytime soon? Here's a prep and and pack guide to keep meals easy.

Good news! We're resuming our Collingwood food tours in August! We've made some adjustment to ensure the safety of our guests - but we'll still be visiting the most delicious places in town and having a lot of laughs so go to the link in our bio now to reserve your tickets. We can’t wait to show you around!

These 3-ingredient cookies caught our eye big time today.

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Dads and Stepdads who listen, support and encourage us. We hope you get spoiled today (BBQ is encouraged but not mandatory). Victoria Shes via Unsplash

Looking forward to ‘stage 3’ of the provincial openings so we can continue taking our tour guests to some of our favourite local eateries like @thecheesegallery in Thornbury. Fingers crossed for July. In the meantime, check out The Cheese Gallery online and order some for pick-up or delivery. . . . @maykamarketing

Seriously, how many of these waffles could you eat? . . . Dani Rendina via Unsplash

Did you know that lilacs are edible?

Cheese for dinner is ok right?

Spring is in the rear view mirror and summer is on deck! Hoping that soon we will get back to showing people around our beautiful town and supporting the incredible eateries we get to sample on our tours. #tbt . . . @capturedbykirsten

Anyone else enjoying the bagel-making phase of isolation?

Moms are the very best! They're a cheerleader, a confidant and a gentle critic. This year Mom has been working extra hard and deserves to be spoiled more than ever so we've made it easier for you to show the Mom in your life a little love by rounding up some of our favourite places offering tasty celebration ideas. Enjoy! And happy Mother's Day, Moms. We love you. . @blueridgemeats @espressopost @thecheesegallery... @goodgriefcoffee @gustavchophouse @leukbijhermas @makersoutpost @menwithknivescatering @pressjuiceco . . by Jon Tyson on Unsplash See more

Find yourself cooking the same things over and over again? Here's a solution.

Craving a burger, fried chicken or maybe a hot pizza pie? Like you, we’re missing going out to our favourite restaurants - places like @crowbarandvariety. The good news is, they’re offering their delicious hand made modern food via takeout (and wine too!). So check out their web site, order your favourites and let someone else take care of dinner tonight.

It’s a ‘warm scone with whipped cream and strawberries’ kinda morning don’t you think?

Good news! You don't have to cook or wash dishes tonight because Canadians across the country are coming together today to support our restaurants and the people they keep employed. Every Wednesday is #TakeoutDay. Simply order a meal from one of your favourite local establishments (we’ve tagged some of our favourites) and everybody wins! Let’s eat together, Canada. Visit canadatakeout.com for details and open locations near you.

Tea helps us all 'Keep Calm and Carry On' don't you think? And right now our friends at Blue Mountain Tea Company are helping us do just that by offering pick up and delivery to homes within a 40km radius. Warms us up just thinking about it! Go to their website to find dozens of incredible tea blends to choose from including one of our favourites, Blue Mountain Morning.

Our friends Bread and Butter Cafe in Thornbury are offering pre-packed boxes of goodies that include homemade bread and jam that you can preorder for pick up or delivery just add some of their fresh baked croissants and a frozen pie and you’re sufficiently carb-loaded for the weekend!

Easter Bunny high-fives to everyone dedicated to eating chocolate... All. Day. Long. . . .... . NeONBRAND See more

Happy Easter and chag Pesach sameach to you and yours! . We may not be able to celebrate Easter and Passover in our usual way this year but hopefully we're all finding creative ways to make this weekend a little more special. Tell us about your plans in the comments below. . .... Photo by Zac Harris on Unsplash See more

Instagram just reminded us that we launched Collingwood Food Tours a year ago today. We want to thank all of the chefs, servers, restauranteurs and food enthusiasts who have made it such a fun ride so far. . We are hopeful that by sticking together through this difficult time and supporting each other, we will continue to walk, sip and taste together for years to come.

Who wants a bowl of homemade, piping hot, melt in your mouth traditional French Onion Soup from the @cheesegallery? . Right now, until they reopen for regular business, The Cheese Gallery in Thornbury is putting 25% of every gift card sold into a staff relief fund -- and they're offering curb side pick and delivery. So you can easily enjoy amazing cheese (and did we mention the soup?) all while supporting local business. . Just go to their web site to place an order.... . @seveneves.photo See more

If you're thinking about making bread, here's a simple recipe (3 ways!) with only one knead required.

Sending you caffeine & love this morning.

Remembering a fun day out with friends cabinbistro where you’ll find delicious local, organic and sustainable fare. And you can continue to support Cabin Bistro during this time of physical distancing by ordering their frozen prepared meals, soups and stocks, cheese, wine, beer and more. Simply send them an email and they'll deliver right to your door.

We’re dreaming about this mouth watering cupcake from BAD VEGAN Bakeshop. What are you baking today?

How ever you're spending this time of self isolation, we hope you are finding ways to stay connected and healthy. Given the circumstances, we are canceling our tours in March and April and hoping that our schedule remains unchanged for May. If that's not possible, rest assured, we will reevaluate and refund any tours paid for in advance. Thank you for understanding. And let’s all take care of each other!... Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Gather Grocery's mission is to offer high quality goods in zero to minimal packaging increasing the quality of food and decreasing our collective negative impact on the earth. We're proud to take our guests there on our Thornbury tours and our guests never seem to leave empty-handed! . . We just posted all of our spring and summer tour dates on our website so please click on the link in our bio and sign up for a fun and delicious tour of Collingwood and/or Thornbury.

Sun's out and spring is in the air -- time to get outside and have some fun! We've got a Collingwood tour planned for Saturday, March 28th that'll help you do that in the most delicious way. So join us and we'll walk, sip and taste you right out of hibernation mode. Sign up via the link in our bio.

On our first food tour of Thornbury our group got to experience extraordinary local and international cheeses and see beautiful works of art by local artists. @thecheesegallery is located on Bruce St. where Charles E. Keast’s tailor shop used to be. Keast's was there for four generations and Casey, the Cheese Gallery's owner, is just the 3rd proprietor in 120 years.

It's the weekend, you deserve dessert.

Visiting Alex and Cheryl at Collingwood Olive Oil Co. is always fun. We taste, we learn and we have a laugh. Sign up for a tour today via the link in our bio and let us introduce you!

Pickles with eggs? Yes please! The flavour combination definitely works for this delicious breakfast sandwich at Union Restaurant in Toronto. Called the ‘Swiss Train Ride’, it has layers of ham, swiss and béchamel. Good morning indeed!

Valentine's, Galentine's, Palentine's or simply, 'wake me up when it's over' -- however you might be celebrating Valentine's Day, we hope it's happy and delicious! Helena Lopes on Unsplash

Give a Valentine's Day gift that you don't have to shop for and includes memories that'll last forever -- surprise your honey with a food tour in one of Ontario's tastiest villages on Feb 15th.

Forget flowers, the best Valentine’s Day gift idea includes some quality time together, amazing memories made and of course delicious food. . We’re offering a limited number of tickets for a romantic Collingwood food tour on Saturday, February 15th. So all you need to do to be a Casanova on the 14th is click on the link in our bio and reserve your spots all from the comfort of your living room. You’re welcome! .... We see a big in your future... See more

Big news! We’re expanding our food tours to Thornbury! Starting in early March, guests will be able to taste, sip and explore their way through Thornbury’s most delicious hot spots. We can't wait to show you around so go to the link in our bio and click on ‘Book Thornbury’. See you soon!

What's your favourite Superbowl snack?

Originally called The Empire, then The Rex, The Gayety Theatre in downtown Collingwood has been entertaining film-lovers since 1911. Now, the 300 seat theatre not only plays movies, it offers live music as well as performances by Theatre Collingwood. Adding a fully-licensed bar and lounge in 2017 to enhance the entertainment experience, this elegant Victorian cinema is also known to serve the best hot buttered popcorn in town.

Research has found that psychological well-being is associated, in part, with proximity to green space as well as aquatic and marine environments. On this #BellLetsTalk day we're thankful to live in a place surrounded by so many extraordinary natural places to explore.

Aaaaaahhh... remember summer? We may not be tasting ice cream from #collingwoodsweetshoppe on our tours these days but that doesn’t mean we aren’t sampling the tastiest fare that Collingwood has to offer at the best local eateries. Sign up for a February tour via the link in our bio and let us show you around!

Do you love classic pasta dishes? Of course you do! So you’ll definitely want to check out one of our new favourite places in Toronto, Osteria Rialto. This naduja carbonara is just one example of the irresistible offerings on the menu. And after your meal, you can catch a flick at the stunning, freshly-renovated Paradise Theatre next door.

We never get tired of this view! And we're pumped about being featured on Blue Mountain's activities page. We encourage you to check it out -- there's truly something for everyone at Blue. If you're up for some more delicious adventures, sign up for one of our upcoming Friday tours here: https://www.collingwoodfoodtours.com/book-a-tour

Originating in Tuscany, biscotti were originally twice-baked to remove some of the moisture and make them less likely to perish on long journeys. Now, we all love to dunk them in a cup of coffee -- especially these keto almond biscotti from @creators.cafe. Creator’s Cafe is an inspiring co-working and digital makerspace which just happens to have some of the best baked goods in town.

Who’s baking today? It’s a perfect day to heat up the oven and try a new recipe. Show us a pic of your latest creation in the comments below!

This cauliflower version of classic chicken and waffles from CROW. Bar and Variety is what we're craving today. Our next tour on January 17th is sold out but we’d love to show you around town on Friday, February 21st so reserve your space today via the link in our bio. @capturedbykirsten

It's Taco Tuesday and we're adding @chicastacos to our taco bucket list! Located in LA, it offers tacos made fresh daily with organic ingredients rooted in Mexican traditions -- and check out that cool neon sign! If you're looking for delicious tacos right here in Collingwood, @thehuronclub is definitely the place to go. Come on a tour with us and try them for yourself! Tickets: https://www.collingwoodfoodtours.com/book-a-tour... Shea Rouda on Unsplash

Collingwood's iconic clock tower was built in 1889 and one year later, once complete, the town came together for a fancy celebration. Unfortunately, just two months after construction a fire severely damaged the structure and though it was quickly re-built, it remained 'clock-less' until 1951, when a clock was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Courtice, the namesakes of today’s Courtice Crescent on Collingwood’s west side. During our tours your knowledgable guide, Heidi will regale you a number of colourful tales about Collingwood - and she'll make sure you're well-fed too! Reserve your tickets here: https://www.collingwoodfoodtours.com/book-a-tour

Have you resolved to eat better this year? Here's some help.

Last January, I was lucky enough to attend my first food tour in West Palm Beach. . While sipping on a fabulous cocktail with my brother (who is one of my favorite people in the world), we realized that Collingwood is the ideal place to experience just such a tour. . I learned in my late 20s that we only get one shot at life so I decided to become an entrepreneur and focus my passion for amazing food, people (and of course libations) into Collingwood Food Tours (and soon to a...dd Thornbury Food Tours). Our area is full of talented chefs and restaurateurs who have raised the bar with their culinary talent and experience. When I’m on a tour it’s such a thrill for me to introduce locals and tourists alike to some popular establishments... and hidden gems still waiting (somewhat) patiently for other great spots to open soon. . I couldn't be more excited for 2020 and hope it is an excellent year of health and happiness for everyone. Cheers! See more

We're thinking about a bubbly, salty and buttery NYE celebration this year. Champagne is a beautiful match for popcorn because the fine bubbles cut through the richness of the butter -- and the tasting process encourages conversation so it’s perfect for a party. Ask your guests to hold the popcorn in their mouth for a second or two as they take a sip. The popcorn will fizz a little -- almost like pop rocks, and slowly dissolve creating a unique tasting experience. Make a few ...different recipes for your friends to try -- dusted with parmesan cheese, topped with truffle oil or coated in caramel and chocolate -- the more variations, the better! . @capturedbykirsten See more

Now is a good time to think about hobbies to take up in the New Year... maybe things you used to enjoy doing that you want to get back to. Whenever we visit Alex and Heather at Art Crush Studio we feel inspired to nurture our creative side. If you want to check out some original pieces (and their collection of super-witty greeting cards), come on a tour with us and we'll show you around the studio -- it's worth it just to catch a glimpse of their feline mascot, Lili.

Wishing everyone a fabulous holiday with friends and family. Cheers!