Saturday, February 04, 2012
This region nestled in the southern most area of Georgian Bay is known for it's many beautiful beaches and a small mountain range known as the Blue Mountains.

This region includes the communities of:
  • Collingwood - Population 16,039
  • Thornbury (Blue Mountains Township) - Population 6,116
  • Meaford (Georgian Highlands Township) - Population 10,381
  • Wasaga Beach (Wasaga Beach Township) - Population 12,419
  • Elmvale (Springwater Township) - Population 10,104

The distance to this area from Kitchener Waterloo is approximately 230 km and takes 3.5 hours depending on the traffic.


Golfing, Boat Cruises, Sailing, Water Activities, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Antiquing, Cycling, Fishing, Winter Skiing, and Snowmobileing.


Craigleith Provincial Park, Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, and Devil's Glen Provincial Park.


The Great Northern Exhibition (Clearview), Jazz Festival, Elvis Festival (Collingwood), Elmvale Zoo, Live Theatre (The Georgian Theatre Festival in Meaford, Theatre Collingwood, Murals (Collingwood), Blue Mountain, Bruce Trail, Trans Canada Trial, Museums (Meaford, Collingwood, The Shefield Black Cultural), Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Blue Mountain Slide Ride, Collingwood Scenic Caves, Festivals, Studios (Rich Thistle, Northwind), Many Beaches, Lighthouse (Collingwood).


Nottawasaga River, Beaver River, Orr Lake, Nottawasaga Bay (Southern Georgian Bay).
Term Posted Rates Best Rates
6 Month 4.45% 4.45%
1 Year 3.50% 2.75%
2 Year 3.55% 2.89%
3 Year 4.05% 2.89%
4 Year 4.79% 2.95%
5 Year 5.29% 3.14%
7 Year 6.35% 3.99%
10 Year 6.75% 3.89%
Information update: 1/29/2012