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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, Prime 79 (79 Hurontario St) and Lakeside Seafood & Grill (9 Harbour St E) 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 11m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m 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, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 265 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 11m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to Ottawa takes 4h 08m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m 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, Rider Express and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Collingwood

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving Collingwood

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,341 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 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, 507 reviews)
$132+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 875 reviews)
$105+
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Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1927 reviews)
$112+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1541 reviews)
$105+
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Living Water Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1478 reviews)
$148+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1277 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Collingwood

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. 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 $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. 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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