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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Collingwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Collingwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tremont Cafe (172 Hurontario St) and The Alphorn Restaurant (209881 Highway 26) are great picks.

When to visit Collingwood

Collingwood in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Collingwood in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 63 miles from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 71 miles from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 130 miles and will cost you around $28. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 254 miles.

Plane

Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 63 miles from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 09m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 71 miles from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including FlixBus, Ontario Northland and Bus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 130 miles and will cost you around $28. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 254 miles.

Airports near Collingwood

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Collingwood

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,442 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,571 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,273 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,398 reviews)
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Where to stay in Collingwood

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Collingwood Motel and Comfort Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood

Most booked hotels in Collingwood

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Gables Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 506 reviews)
$132+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 871 reviews)
$111+
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Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1924 reviews)
$114+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1538 reviews)
$123+
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Living Water Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1476 reviews)
$170+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1276 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Collingwood

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Collingwood, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Collingwood, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

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