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.

Where to Eat in Collingwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Huron Club (94 Pine St) and Crow Bar and Variety (18 Huron St) are great picks.

When to visit Collingwood

Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Collingwood in November
Estimated hotel price
£91
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 101 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 10h 29m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about £31 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 209 km and will cost you around £27. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Collingwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 101 km from Collingwood. The shortest flight to Collingwood from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 10h 29m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Collingwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Collingwood to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about £31 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Collingwood is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 114 km from Collingwood. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Collingwood, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Collingwood takes 209 km and will cost you around £27. From Kingston, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Collingwood

Airlines serving Collingwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Collingwood

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and Mariner motor hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Collingwood

Most booked hotels in Collingwood

Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Living Water Resort And Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£114+
Living Stone Golf Resort
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£79+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£88+

Hiring a car in Collingwood

Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.00 and £17.33. Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Collingwood, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.09 per litre in Collingwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.00 and £17.33. Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Collingwood, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.