Collingwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Collingwood

With a population of 15.809, Collingwood is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Collingwood to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Collingwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Huron Club (94 Pine St) and Crow Bar and Variety (18 Huron St) are great picks.

When to visit Collingwood

Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
€107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
€107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Collingwood

Plane

Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 101 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to London takes 2h 30m and costs around €28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €37 for a 4h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 209 km and will cost you around €31. From Montreal, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 101 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to London takes 2h 30m and costs around €28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about €37 for a 4h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 209 km and will cost you around €31. From Montreal, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Collingwood

Airlines serving Collingwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Collingwood

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pleasant Manor Motel and Collingwood Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood

Most booked hotels in Collingwood

Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€112+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€121+
Living Water Resort And Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€129+
Living Stone Golf Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€83+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€104+

Hiring a car in Collingwood

Expect to pay €1.33 per litre in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.93 and €21.24. The most frequently booked car type in Collingwood is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.33 per litre in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.93 and €21.24. The most frequently booked car type in Collingwood is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.