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Welcome to the inside the world of Southern Georgian Bay real estate. From Thornbury and Meaford to Collingwood and the surrounding communities, this blog gives you an insider look at one of Ontario’s most desirable four-season lifestyle markets.

Discover neighbourhood guides, market updates, and expert advice on buying, selling, and home design. Whether you’re moving or just curious, find the local insights you need to make smart real estate decisions in Southern Georgian Bay.

Black Bean Salad
Recipes

Black Bean Salad

Fresh, healthy and fun! This Black Bean Salad comes together really easy, and it’s pretty impossible to mess up. Just a little bit of chopping, and all ingredients get mixed up in one bowl.

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Market Report
Market Reports

Southern Georgian Bay Market Report May 2022

The momentous sea change within the Southern Georgian Bay Market (and generally throughout Ontario); caused the tides to provide three months of inventory on the market, meaning we are currently in a buyer’s market.

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Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw
Recipes

Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw

Coleslaw with a flavour twist. No mayo, or processed sugar, this Sweet and Spicy Coleslaw get’s its sweetness from honey, apples and raisins.

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May Long Weekend
Holidays

Victoria Day Long Weekend

May 2-4 weekend is known as the unofficial start of the cottage season! For many of us, this is the first holiday weekend in the year that we plan to adventure. The sun is warming, flowers are starting to bloom, the days are longer and summer feels near. Camping trips, barbequing with friends and family and day trips are on the horizon.

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Beginner Vegetable Garden
Lifestyle

Get Ready For Gardening Season

We are coming into gardening season, and that looks a little different for everyone. Some of us are happy with a few pretty potted plants to brighten up our patios and front entrances. Quick and easy, with a number of local nurseries and grocer’s that supply gorgeous pre-made arrangements.

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Southern Georgian Bay Market Report First Quarter
Market Reports

Southern Georgian Bay Market Report First Quarter

After a Region Record Breaking $2 Billion Sales Volume Year in 2021; everyone has been skeptical of what 2022 would bring. Insert Interest Rates rising at unprecedented pace, a war, COVID wave 6 and many are speaking of a “crash”. DRUM ROLL…

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Family Day Fun
Holidays

Family Day Fun

There are many reasons I love living in South Georgian Bay, but one of them is there is always something to do. It truly provides

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