Take a stroll with us down by the water, not just in the evening but back in time as we explore some of stories that show the changing nature of our town’s waterfront through the years. From the community hub and enter of activity it is today, to idyllic postcard scenes of unspoiled nature of yesteryear, to an absurd tale of nature fighting back against those who would try to tame it, this episode may have you looking at the waterfront in a new light.

Following the story Ken has a humorous tale of his own losing battle with nature and we highlight both the trails of Collingwood (many of which run down by the water) and a music festival coming up in honour of the same. See the links below so you don’t miss out on either.

Episode Picture:

Methodist Choir Picnic, early 1880’s  [Collingwood Museum Collection X970.344.1]

Research:

Barbara Arp, ed., Reflections An Historical Anthology of Collingwood (Collingwood: The Corporation of the Town of Collingwood, 1983), 2,6.

Links:

Trail Tunes information and schedule can be found at www.cyclesimcoe.ca/trailtunes

The Collingwood Trails Map is available in the Museum or online at https://www.collingwood.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/trails_map_final_for_website.pdf