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| We enjoyed walking the trails in Collingwood, Ontario |
We spent a week in early autumn in Collingwood. After our
friends William and Amy left, we had a day off before our next guests arrival
on the following day.
We took a break from entertaining our friends and explored
the hiking trails in this small but picturesque
city.
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| The Arboretum is within easy walking distance from downtown Collingwood |
Having visited Collingwood numerous times, we had not explored the Arboretum. This time we made a point of walking the trail there.
The arboretum covers an area of five acres in the downtown
area of Collingwood. It was a sawmill in the
mid 19th century.
However, when the building boom in
this area ended, it became a wasteland where people dumped their rubbish.
In 1995 members of the Collingwood Horticultural Society had a vision of transforming the landfill site into an arboretum.
In 1977, the arboretum was born, an oasis within the Collingwood downtown district.
In 1995 members of the Collingwood Horticultural Society had a vision of transforming the landfill site into an arboretum.
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| The Arboretum is a 5 acre parkland .\ |
In 1977, the arboretum was born, an oasis within the Collingwood downtown district.
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| Ample benches for visitors to rest & relax in the park |
It is a beautiful quiet spot to bring a book to read, or just sit and enjoy nature.
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| An impressive metal sculpture in the Arboretum, Collingwood, Ontario |
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After a short stroll in the Arboretum, we were pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful modern sculpture in an open area.
It seems like a gathering place or an open space for performances.
Following the trail in the arboretum, we came upon a small creek.
A bridge hidden among the woods.
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| View of Georgian Bay and the Grain |Elevator, Collingwood |
When we reached the waterfront we had a great view of the Georgian Bay and the town's grain elevator.
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| EZ Launch - waterfront near the Collingwood Arboretum |
We also discovered a small dock called the EZ Launch.
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| EZ Launch Accessible Transfer System instructions posted on site |
Completed with clear instructions posted above the launch site, the EZ Launch pad - an Accessible Transfer System, enables a person in wheel chair to be lowered into a kayak or canoe safely allowing him/ her to enjoy the water.
How cool was that!
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| Arboretum, Collingwood, Ontario |
We thoroughly enjoyed our stroll in the Collingwood Arboretum and the many scenic discoveries we made during our walk.
It is another free thing visitors to the Georgian Bay area can do in the beautiful town of Collingwood!
R.T.
Arboretum
Collingwood, Ontario
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