Summer at Georgian Bay Hotel | Family Fun in Collingwood

There’s something about summer in Collingwood that makes it easy to slow down.

The days feel longer. Mornings start a little later. Afternoons seem to stretch on forever. And the simplest plans, a swim, a BBQ, time on the playground or dinner outside, somehow become the moments everyone remembers.

This summer at Georgian Bay Hotel in Collingwood, Ontario, we watched those moments happen again and again.

Families gathered around the pool. Kids ran off to play. Guests enjoyed meals outdoors and gathered around the BBQs as the evening cooled. And between adventures in Collingwood and the Blue Mountain area, there was always a place to come back to, relax and simply be together.

This is summer at GBH.

Summer Starts With a Swim

A summer getaway isn’t complete without a pool day.

At Georgian Bay Hotel, guests can enjoy two ways to swim, our year-round heated indoor saltwater pool and our seasonal outdoor pool.

Our indoor heated saltwater pool is ready for guests throughout the year, making it an easy favourite for an early-morning swim, an afternoon break or a little family time when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Then, when spring arrives, our outdoor pool becomes part of the getaway.

There’s something about stepping outside into the sunshine, finding a spot by the pool and knowing there’s nowhere else you need to be. Kids splash, parents unwind and everyone gets to enjoy that unmistakable feeling of being on vacation.

Room to Play, Explore & Be a Kid

Some of the best vacation memories happen when there isn’t a schedule.

Our outdoor playground gives younger guests a place to run, climb and play, while the hotel’s spacious grounds offer room to enjoy the outdoors together.

Maybe it starts with a quick trip to the playground before breakfast.

Maybe it turns into an afternoon adventure after a swim.

Or maybe it turns into a friendly family challenge of shuffleboard or horseshoes, with a little laughter and friendly competition along the way.

These are the little moments that make a family getaway feel like a real break.

At GBH, we believe there’s value in giving families room to simply BE HERE.

Take Dinner Outside

Summer has a way of making meals feel different.

Breakfast tastes better when you can take your time. Lunch becomes part of the afternoon. And dinner somehow lasts longer when you’re sitting outside, enjoying the fresh air and good company.

Throughout the summer, our outdoor dining areas gave guests another place to gather, relax and enjoy their time at the hotel.

And for those looking to keep things casual, our BBQ areas offered the perfect way to bring everyone together for an easy outdoor meal.

There’s no dress code. No rush.

Just good food, fresh air and the people you’re here to spend time with.

The Moments We Remember

When we look back at summer, it’s rarely the big things we remember most.

It’s the sound of kids laughing by the pool.

The first jump into the water.

The walk back from the playground.

The smell of dinner cooking on the BBQ.

A long conversation outside after the sun has started to set.

The feeling of being together, without the usual distractions of everyday life.

Those are the moments that stay with us.

And they’re the moments we’ve been lucky enough to share with our guests this summer.

There is still time to Make Your Own Summer Memories at GBH

Whether you’re planning a end of summer family getaway in Collingwood, an escape near Blue Mountain, or simply looking for a place to slow down and spend some time together before the fall season, Georgian Bay Hotel gives you room to make the stay your own.

Enjoy our year-round heated indoor saltwater pool, seasonal outdoor pool, playground, outdoor dining areas and BBQ spaces. Explore everything Collingwood and the surrounding Blue Mountain area have to offer, then come back and settle into an evening that doesn’t need an itinerary.

Because sometimes the best vacations aren’t about how much you do.

They’re about how you feel while you’re here.

Come for the summer. | Stay for the memories.

Summer at Georgian Bay Hotel | Family Fun in Collingwood