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Coffee, Brews, Best Burgers and Sandwiches

Collingwood and the South Georgian Bay area has so many choices we decided to ask around to find out what bikers consider the best, before, during or after their ride. Here are the top 5 in each category that cater to cyclists, gravel riders and mountain bikers that we love to stop at.

Bike Stores Abound in Collingwood

At The Highlands House you are a mere 15 minutes away from an amazing selection of specialized bike and sports stores!  That’s one of the many things that make this one of the best places to bike near Collingwood. Our top picks include The Summit Social Bike Cafe, Kamikaze Bikes, Little Ed’s and VO2 Sports.

Customized Guided Trail Tours at Duntroon Highlands

TOURS OFFER A GLIMPSE INTO THE FORCES THAT SHAPED THE ESCARPMENT The Escarpment is one of only thirteen Canadian UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves. Its majestic cliffs, extraordinary ecosystems and diverse forests, one of the oldest in eastern North America, make the Escarpment so unique. Highlands Trail Tours offer customized escarpment excursions in the highlands above Duntroon.   …

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Explore Duntroon Highlands Hiking Trails. Do more loops. Have more Fun!

SELF-GUIDED ESCARPMENT HIKES Explore a range of trails nestled on one of the highest points of the escarpment. The trails offer breathtaking views, the sound of babbling brooks and meandering forest paths. The trails start from the Clubhouse at Duntroon Highlands Golf Course. Waterfall TrailAccessible from the Clubhouse, this trail winds past the scenic Rockside …

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Lake Eugenia – Collingwood Gravel Loop a Gem of a Ride

A gravel specific 90km advanced route that is a modification of the famous Lake Eugenia road cycling loop.  The gravel version starts off at The Highlands House, meandering through gravel and paved farmlands before coming to Lake Eugenia.  Jump into the lake and cool down before heading into the headwaters of the Beaver River an …

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