Toronto–Collingwood Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
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Turn the drive between the Highway 407/400 junction near Toronto and Collingwood into a journey through southern Ontario and Georgian Bay. Follow Highways 400 and 26 in either direction, allowing about 1½–2 hours of driving over roughly 125–150 km, depending on where you begin. The 30 mapped pass-by entries cover Barrie, Holland Marsh, the Minesing Wetlands, the Bruce Trail, Collingwood and Blue Mountain, with optional detours along the way. GPS-triggered audio plays on your own smartphone or tablet while a live route map follows the drive. Download the tour before setting out for offline use, then pause and resume at your own pace. This is a self-guided drive in your own vehicle; there is no in-person guide, and attraction admission is separate.
Your experience
Stop 1
Begin or finish at Blue Mountain Village, a lively base for mountain adventures, shops and dining; activities are separate.
Stop 2
Pass Craigleith Provincial Park on Georgian Bay’s shale shoreline; park access is seasonal and separate.
Stop 3
Discover Scenic Caves’ escarpment views, forest trails and suspension bridge on an optional detour; admission is separate.
Stop 4
Spot Collingwood’s towering historic grain terminals from the road, a landmark of the town’s shipping past.
Stop 5
Travel through Collingwood, a Georgian Bay town shaped by shipbuilding, heritage streets and outdoor recreation.
Stop 6
Hear about the Bruce Trail, the long-distance footpath that traces the Niagara Escarpment west of Collingwood.
Stop 7
Travel south of Georgian Bay and hear stories of its thousands of islands and rugged shoreline.
Stop 8
Explore the Kitchikiwana legend associated with this part of Simcoe County and Georgian Bay.
Stop 9
Pass through friendly Stayner, a small town at the gateway to Georgian Bay and the Blue Mountains.
Stop 10
Discover how lake-effect snow shapes winters along the Blue Mountains and Georgian Bay.
Stop 11
Hear about the fish and wildlife that thrive in Georgian Bay’s varied waters and shores.
Stop 12
Pass Edenvale Aerodrome and its roadside aircraft display, a reminder of the site’s aviation history.
What’s included
- Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
- One booking per vehicle
- Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
- Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
- Live GPS route map and offline tour download
Not included
- Attraction admission and optional interior access
- Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from device speaker)
- Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
- Parking fees and optional detour costs; attraction access and hours vary by season
- In-person guide
Meeting and pickup
One of the start / stop points for the route. Tour runs between Collingwood and the 400 / 407 interchange in Vaughan. You can start or stop anywhere though, and the tour experience is the same in either direction. Tour also come with a free extension to Wasaga Beach.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This self-guided drive uses your own vehicle and can be completed in either direction. Sightseeing is mainly from the road; optional walks and attractions vary in accessibility and may require admission. Public transit cannot cover the route. The audio tour still works when nearby buildings are closed. Check seasonal conditions at parks and attractions before an optional visit.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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