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WOW Day 365: Will It Be Frank Sinatra Or Winston Churchill In Wasaga Beach

” My Way” By Sinatra Is A Classic Way To End

BUT I’m more of a Churchill man :

“Now this is not the end.  It is not even the beginning of the end.  But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”

A whole year ago a few people thought I was mad to take on a project involving 365 things to do in Wasaga Beach. Well not so. If the last year has proved anything it is that we live in an area with numerous activities for all ages all year round.

Often it was matter of what NOT to include. Many, many “smaller” events for want of a better word were not mentioned. There are a number of restaurants and business’s in Wasaga Beach let alone the surrounding area still to explore.

So “365 things to do in Wasaga Beach” will continue. It will not be as frequent but at least once a week I will review or promote an event or business.

I always welcome guest writers if anyone wants to email me

To make up for not posting daily I am just finalising an events calendar that will be on this blog and also can hopefully be accessed from Facebook. Here anyone with something to promote can contact me and it will be added. The aim is to promote the big events such as the Christmas Parade right down to yard sales.

It’s April 18th and there is snow on the ground outside. But to end this beginning I want to look forward. Bill and Joe of The BeachBOOSTER do tremendous work here in Wasaga Beach. We all need a bit of sunshine at the moment, “The Beach Is Back.”

Thank you for reading

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Day 364: Some Favourite Videos From The Last Year In Wasaga Beach

A Look Back At Some Of My Favourite Videos On The Penultimate Day of 365

Tomorrow will be a day to look forward but this is my 364th post and I’m feeling a bit self indulgent.

If nothing else this project has proved how much there is to do in Wasaga Beach and the surrounding area All Year Long. As they say “The Beach Is Just The Beginning” and anyone who lives here knows what a thriving community there is 365 days of the year. The town is not just a summer destination.

These videos give a taste of how lucky I feel to call Wasaga Beach home.

Tomorrow is day 365 of 365 things to do in Wasaga Beach; I hope you can join me

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Day 363: Visit Duncans Cafe & Restaurant Collingwood, You Won’t Be Disappointed

Great Soup & Club Sandwiches At Duncans In Collingwood

Clients who I had helped buy an investment property in Barrie rang me yesterday morning. They don’t live in the area but were going to visit and could they take me to lunch? “Anywhere you can recommend in Collingwood” was the next question.

They liked the idea of a smaller, local restaurant rather than a chain and one of them couldn’t stand seafood. That was Catch 22 off the menu then

The pressure was on. And Duncans sprang to mind. Informal, even trendy, with very good food.

They loved it and bought a litre of soup to take away.

Success !!

It’s too easy to fall back on a chain restaurant or a visit to the Village At Blue Mountain. Good as these options are the area is full of local restaurants well worth a visit. Collingwood has a number and fortunately Wasaga Beach is starting to to attract a better variety such as “Katmanis” and Barcellos.

Another reason I love Duncans? They have their patio next to the restaurant where it should be. And always have even during the nonsense the politicians tried to implement by moving patios over to the curb in Collingwood. I believe Duncans was fined for not complying until reason was restored.

Unlike The Clash they fought the law and won

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Duncans is at 60 Hurontario Street.

Day 362: Downtown Collingwood Easter Egg Hunt

Yes Even More Hunting To Do In Downtown Collingwood

If the Wasaga Beach Easter Eggstravaganza doesn’t pique your interest you can always head over to Collingwood for their annual Easter Egg Hunt and colouring contest on Saturday April 23rd.

The day begins at the Collingwood Museum with a ‘traditional’ Chocolate Easter Egg hunt on the lawn of the Collingwood Museum. Activities will begin at 9:30 am with the ‘egg hunt’ for the various age groups beginning at 10am.

At approximately 11 am activities will continue throughout the rest of the downtown.  This is a fun event for all, as the ‘eggs’ are displayed throughout the district in the businesses windows and the participants have to count all the eggs throughout the downtown.

There will be an information/activity center set up at the Town hall, where you will be able to pick-up your Easter Egg Hunt forms along with colouring activities and other fun things to do.  Volunteers will be there to assist and direct you and your egg hunters on all the day’s activities.

If you can’t get enough Easter fun head over to the Village At Blue Mountain only 10 minutes drive away for a weekend of free activities.

Day 359: Wasaga Beach Salsa Festival At The Donato House Hotel

From May 2oth To 22nd A Salsa Party In Wasaga Beach

Hats off to the Donato House Hotel for this innovative weekend package. All business’s need to think outside of the box these day and the Donato is doing just that:

“All-Inclusive Salsa Festival Package for just $99. Accommodations at the Donato House Hotel or Riverview Lodge for $49 per night per person.
Rooms must be at capacity (groups of 4-6-8), and you must purchase Salsa Festival Package prior to booking rooms.

For Booking call 1-877-372-4411 – Call before April 15 to guarantee your spot!”

The weekend comprises of workshops and dancing.

Friday Schedule
6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Introduction to the Salsa Basics with Peter and Kim Corlett
Class description: This workshop is a must for all beginners.

8 p.m. – Salsa Dance Party Begins!

1 a.m. – Dance ends

Saturday Schedule
12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m – Beginner Salsa Workshop – Part 1 with Peter and
Kim Corlett

2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  – Beginner Salsa Workshop – Part 2 ON THE
BEACH!! with Peter and Kim Corlett

4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Beginner Salsa Workshop – Part 3 with
Peter and Kim Corlett

8 p.m. – Salsa Dance Party Begins!

9.30 p.m. – Performances by Jessica and Olivier, Toronto Dance
Salsa Professional Dance Team

1 a.m. – Dance ends

Sunday Schedule
12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Intermediate/Advanced Shines and Styling
workshop with Tracie Yee
Class description: Shine when you and your partner dance solo!

2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Intermediate/Advanced Bachata workshop
ON THE BEACH!! with Olivier and Jessica
Class Description: Stand out at the Salsa clubs, learn some great Bachata
techniques and patterns.

4.30 to 6 p.m. – Intermediate/Advanced turn patterns
workshop with Tracie Yee
Class description: Expand your repertoire of cool salsa turn patterns.

8 p.m. – Salsa Dance Party Begins!

9.30 p.m. – Salsa Dance performances

1 a.m. – Dance ends

Day 358: The Wasaga Beach Mail Box Man

As Monty Python Would Say:

“And Now For Something Completely Different”

Last weekend was gloriously sunny for much of the time. Spring had finally arrived although there were still largish patches of snow around which always seems strange to me. To celebrate residents could be seen in Wasaga Beach working in yards and on their homes.

What’s this got to do with a “Mail Box Man”??

Well I recently came across an unusual business based here in Wasaga Beach. One where home owners can treat themselves to something quite individual to brighten up the outside of their home.

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John’s unique mailboxes were featured on Global TV, in “Our Canada” magazine and Toronto Star newspaper.

No two mail boxes are the same. If you’d like to buy one or to place a custom order, please visit John’s iCraft store.

Day 357: Wasaga Beach Easter Eggstravaganza

The Snow Has Almost All Gone & Easter Is Just Around The Corner

Last year this was a great morning out; one of the community events that Wasaga Beach does so well. Small town living at it’s best as far as I’m concerned. And it’s FREE admission.

Take your kids along to the Wasaga Beach RecPlex, they’ll love it. See you there

Day 356: Lobsterfest at Olde Town Terrace Collingwood

Celebrate Spring At The Olde’ Town Terrace in Collingwood With Their Lobsterfest

I was going to put in the title the “annual” lobsterfest but seeming last years was in October I’m a bit confused; maybe it’s an annual event twice year. Anyway enough of that irrelevance and it’s just good to know that it’s on till the end of April.

Lobsterfest Menu
$6.00 Appetizers

Garden Greens. House greens topped with a herb and spice vinaigrette
Caesar Salad. Romaine lettuce tossed with a creamy dressing, bacon, asiago cheese, croutons and cherry tomato
Greek Salad. Sweet peppers, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, olives and feta cheese atop shaved iceburg lettuce
Skewered Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail. Served with a thai noodle salad
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. Served with warm grilled pita
Steamed P.E.I. Mussels. In a white wine cream
Stellar Smoked Salmon Roll. Horseradish cre?me fraiche, smoked salmon, rolled in a flour tortilla atop mesclun greens
Cheesy Garlic Bread. Classic garlic bread baked with blended cheese
Chicken Wings. Crispy fried wings with carrot & celery sticks with a BBQ & Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

$20.00 Entrees
*Whole Steamed North Atlantic Lobster. Served with a sun-dried cranberry wild rice blend, fresh vegetables and drawn butter
*Alaskan King Crab Legs. A full pound, cracked and steamed, served with a sun-dried cranberry wild rice blend, fresh vegetables and drawn butter
*Surf and Turf Mix and Match!. (Pick 2) 8 oz. USDA Select New York Striploin, 1?2 steamed lobster, 1 full king crab leg, 8 oz. Sterling Prime Rib, served with mini roasted potato and fresh vegetables
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout or Pickerel. Seasoned and seared to perfection, served with mini potato and fresh vegetables
Cedar Planked Salmon. Baked with local maple syrup, served with mini potato and fresh vegetables
Rays Famous Pickerel Strip Platter. Served with pickerel strips, wonton tiki shrimp, coconut shrimp, calamari and fries
Chicken Parmesan. Panko breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce and melted Swiss atop linguini in a marinara sauce
The O.T.T.s Famous Beef Liver. Specially seasoned and pan fried, served with bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, mini potato and fresh vegetables, also a free appetizer included
Fish n’ Chips. You choose, Atlantic Cod, Georgian Bay Pickerel or Halibut served with fries and homemade tartar sauce, also a free appetizer
Meat Lovers Terrace Platter. Grilled double cut kassler pork chop, pan fried schnitzel and 2 farmer sausage, served with mini potato and fresh vegetable.

The Olde town Terrace is at 219 Hurontario Street, Collingwood.

Day 355: The Wasaga Beach Lions Club 18th Home & Garden Show

This Weekend At The Recplex In Wasaga Beach: Saturday 10am to 5pm & Sunday 10am to 4pm

Bill Frieday of The “BeachBOOSTER” has a love and enthusiasm for Wasaga Beach that never ceases to amaze me. As well as everything else he is an active member of the Lions Club and talks in this video with this year’s organiser of the Home & Garden Show.

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Day 354: Easter Egg Hunt At Rounds Ranch Wasaga Beach (Video)

Head Over To Rounds Ranch On April 16th, 22nd & 23rd For Some Easter Fun

People of all ages can enjoy all things Easter in a Western atmosphere at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Rounds Ranch. Activities include the Bunny Trail, hopping on the Rabbit Trail or solving the Cotton Tail Caper. Egg hunters will receive candy treats on each trail. There will also be time to visit the Easter Bunny and have pictures taken.

WIN a family pass to the Easter Egg Hunt. Enter the colouring contest for your chance to win a free family pass to this year’s Easter Egg Hunt.

Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: $9.95 per person plus HST. Under 2 years old is free.

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