Sustainable Community Plan for the Town of Collingwood

Enhancing Our Cultural, Heritage and
Recreational Opportunities
“Working with the existing partners to ensure a strong and sustainable cultural
dimension for the Town of Collingwood”
What We Have Heard?
Throughout the consultation process this is what others in the Nottawasaga Region
have identified as being important to them.
• Promote and support a healthy and active population
• A community that embraces a balance between work and play
• Unique destination for year round tourists
• Many diverse recreational opportunities and natural environment
• Extensive network of multi-use trails
• Many accessible and well-maintained recreational fields and facilities
What We Are Currently Doing?
This is a list of some of the current initiatives being done in the Collingwood Area.
Art and Culture Committee – Town Council committee providing advice and guidance
to Council and the Town of Collingwood.
Re-design of Collingwood Library – Offers services for residents, local gallery for artists
and promotes cultural programs, workshop space, policies and initiatives
Collingwood and District Historical Society – Provides information
and a forum on the history of the region
Collingwood Museum – Regional history, marine heritage,
archives, programs and research facilities
Theatre Collingwood – Offering musical and theatrical productions and vital to the
cultural aspect for Collingwood
Hosting Heritage and Cultural Events – Elvis and Music Festivals, Farmers Market
Heritage Grant Program – Offering grants to heritage property owners
Leisure Services Master Plan – Developed that included lifestyle and social trends
influencing leisure participation, sport and recreation activity. Sets a clear
direction for the activities required by the Town.
ENVIROPARK - Situated in Sunset Point Park, this unique network of play structures was
designed to instill in children an understanding of how everyday life has a direct impact
on the environment
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