Dear Guests,
We’re delighted to welcome you to Collingwood during the holiday season! Downtown is especially charming this time of year, with festive lights, cozy cafés, and wonderful local food spots — all within easy walking distance of the hotel.
📅 Holiday Planning Tips
The holiday season is one of the busiest times in downtown Collingwood, and many small shops, cafés, and restaurants adjust their hours for Christmas and New Year’s; some close completely on statutory holidays, while others operate with shortened hours.
We highly recommend planning ahead:
– Call ahead to check hours and availability for specialty shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
– Consider making reservations for popular dining spots to secure your preferred time.
– Plan your shopping and snack stops during the day, as many smaller vendors may close early in the evening.
– Take advantage of free holiday parking downtown, available from early December through January 4, 2026, making it easier to stroll between shops and cafés.
Being prepared ensures you don’t miss out on local favourites and can make the most of your holiday visit.
🎁 Specialty Shops, Holiday Treats & Snacks
Perfect for gourmet snacks, cheese boards, gifts, and festive goodies:
Dags & Willow Fine Cheese & Gourmet Shop
https://www.dagsandwillow.ca/
A specialty shop offering artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, prepared foods, and gourmet gift baskets. Perfect for creating cheese boards, picking up holiday treats, or finding unique foodie gifts. Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve: reduced hours | Christmas Day: Closed | Boxing Day: Open (shortened hours) | New Year’s Eve: reduced hours | New Year’s Day: Closed
Tesoro Mercato
https://tesororestaurant.ca/tesoro-mercato/
A charming Italian market featuring fresh sandwiches, antipasti, desserts, pantry items, and specialty groceries. Ideal for a grab-and-go lunch or stocking up on authentic Italian ingredients at home. Holiday Hours: Typically closed Christmas Day
Boon Bakery (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
https://www.boonbakery.ca/
Specialty bakery offering handcrafted gluten-free and dairy-free breads, pastries, and seasonal desserts. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking for unique holiday treats. Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve: closes early | Christmas Day: Closed | New Year’s Eve: closes early | New Year’s Day: Closed
Nicky’s Doughnuts & Ice Cream
https://nickysdoughnutsandicecream.com/
A beloved local shop serving handmade doughnuts, ice cream, and sweet seasonal treats. A perfect stop for a morning pick-me-up, a festive snack, or an indulgent dessert after a walk downtown. Holiday Hours: May be shortened; typically closed Christmas Day
Collingwood Bread Company
https://collingwoodbread.ca/
Artisan bakery offering freshly baked breads, pastries, and seasonal baked goods. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or adding fresh artisan bread to a holiday meal. Typical Hours (approximate): Wed–Fri ~8:30 am – 4 pm, Sat ~8:30 am –2 pm, Closed Sun–Tue (call ahead for holiday variations).
Brightside Deli & Baked Goods
https://brightsidedeli.ca/
A cozy deli providing fresh sandwiches, baked goods, and grab-and-go meals. Great for lunch on the go or picking up specialty items to enjoy in your suite or as gifts.
Gordon’s Market & Café
https://www.gordonsmarket.ca/
A market and café offering locally sourced groceries, prepared foods, snacks, and beverages. Perfect for picking up essentials, enjoying a light meal, or sampling seasonal treats. Regular Hours: Daytime; call ahead for holiday hours.
Heavenly Café
https://heavenlycafe.ca/
A charming café specializing in coffee, specialty teas, cakes, and desserts, perfect for a relaxing coffee break or a cozy place to enjoy a holiday pastry. Typical Hours: Tue– Sun ~10:00 am – 5:00 pm (closed Monday).
Gibson & Company
https://www.gibsonandcompany.ca/
A stylish café and gourmet shop offering coffee, fresh pastries, sandwiches, wine, and curated pantry items. Ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or finding unique gifts for food lovers. Holiday hours may vary.
Press Market.
https://www.pressmarket.ca
A modern café and market serving coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and prepared foods, along with curated wines, local groceries, and gourmet items. Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or holiday treats on the go. Holiday Hours: Typically shorter hours on Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day
Blue Mountain Tea Co.
https://bluemountainteaco.com
Selection of teas, herbal infusions, specialty pantry items, and a curated range of non-alcoholic and de-alcoholized wines, ciders, and sparkling beverages. Holiday Hours: Call ahead; may close early on holidays, closed Christmas Day
Espresso Post
https://www.espressopost.com/
A local café serving coffee, espresso drinks, and freshly baked pastries, ideal for a quick pick-me-up, a cozy coffee break, or a casual snack while exploring downtown.
Typical Hours: ~7:00 am – 6:00pm
Typical Hours: ~10:00 am – 5:00 pm most days; shorter Sunday ~10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Exact holiday hours may vary; most shops close or shorten hours on statutory holidays (Christmas Day & New Year’s Day). Calling ahead is highly recommended.
️️Dining & Restaurant Recommendations
Breakfast & Brunch
– MEK Breakfast House: https://www.mekbreakfast.ca/
– Press Market: https://www.pressmarket.ca/
– Brightside Deli: https://brightsidedeli.ca/
– Gibson & Company: https://www.gibsonandcompany.ca/
– Summit Social House: https://www.summitsocialhouse.com/
– Misfits Bodega: https://www.misfitsbodega.com/menu
– Duncan’s Café: https://www.duncanscafe.ca/
– Eggsmart (First St.): https://eggsmart.com/
Lunch
– Sol Kitchen: https://solkitchencollingwood.ca/
– Misfits Bodega: https://www.misfitsbodega.com/menu
– Low Down Bar: https://lowdownbar.ca/
– The Huron Club: https://thehuronclub.ca/
– Georgian Bay Surf Club: https://georgianbaysurfclub.com/
– The Curly Willow Eatery: https://thecurlywilloweatery.com/
– Bello Pizza: https://www.bello-pizza.com/
– Fish & Sips: https://fishandsips.ca/
– Fig & Feta: https://www.figandfeta.ca/
– Later Pizza @ Endswell Brewery: https://www.laterpizza.com/
– Baked & Pickled (Mexican): https://bakedandpickled.com/
– Press Market: https://www.pressmarket.ca/
– Black Bellows Brewing: https://blackbellows.com/
Dinner
– Low Down Bar: https://lowdownbar.ca/
– Georgian Bay Surf Club: https://georgianbaysurfclub.com/
– Poppy’s French Bistro: https://poppysbistro.com/
– The Huron Club: https://thehuronclub.ca/
– Later Pizza @ Endswell Brewery: https://www.laterpizza.com/
– Sol Kitchen: https://solkitchencollingwood.ca/
– Prime Seven Nine: https://prime7nine.ca/
– Tesoro Restaurant (Italian): https://tesororestaurant.ca/
– Bello Pizza: https://www.bello-pizza.com/
– Black Bellows Brewing: https://blackbellows.com/
– The Smoke: https://thesmoke.ca/
– Fig & Feta: https://www.figandfeta.ca/
– Katherine’s Château: https://www.katherineschateau.com/
– The Curly Willow Eatery: https://thecurlywilloweatery.com/
If you need assistance with planning, directions, or personalized recommendations, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re happy to assist. Wishing you and yours a beautiful Holiday, Ashley Martin, manager & The VanderMarck Team The VanderMarck Boutique Hotel 64 Third St, Collingwood | 416 • 575 • 4893 | [email protected] | www.thevandermarck.com