Category: Moving To Collingwood

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Monaco Condominium Collingwood

In the Monaco condominium, residents enjoy a plethora of luxurious amenities. The moment you step into the grand and tastefully decorated residential lobby, you’ll feel a sense of arrival. Situated just a short distance from trendy shops and restaurants, the Monaco condominium building is surrounded by the year-round splendor of Southern Georgian Bay and the Blue Mountains.

The Monaco stands as a modern condominium project with six stories, 127 units & is located at the intersection of Hurontario St. and Hume St. Positioned in the heart of downtown Collingwood, this elegantly designed building includes such amenities as a rooftop retreat, rooftop party venue, fitness center, underground parking, storage locker facilities, bike racks, and retail spaces on the main floor.

Just a brief walk to the Gayety theatre, shops, the shipyard and numerous excellent dining establishments within our downtown core, make the Monaco an exceptional option for embracing your optimal lifestyle! Check out what is currently listed for sale at www.collingwoodmonaco.com and to book your personal viewing today. Indulge in the luxury lifestyle that awaits you!

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The Georgian Realty Team

Your Neighbourhood Know It All’s

A forward-thinking real estate team with numerous prestigious awards and over 25+ years of sales expertise. This real estate team excels in the marketing and selling homes in the Blue Mountains, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and the surrounding areas of Southern Georgian Bay.  We love our community and are obsessed with client satisfaction!  We employ a cutting-edge home selling system for quicker and more lucrative sales. Our team comprises full-service agents equipped with modern technology.

Kim has established herself as an authority in the realm of fostering communities through the aspiration of home ownership. As a dedicated member of the Southern Georgian Bay community, Kim has garnered recognition for her inventive strategies that ensure optimal outcomes for her clients.

In addition to realizing dreams of home ownership for individuals within her community, Kim places a strong emphasis on giving back. This principle is of paramount importance to The Georgian Realty Team, with Kim emphasizing, “Real estate as been very good to us” and she firmly believes in the potential for money to create positive impacts!  Consequently, for every home sold, the team donates to both My Friend’s House, the local women’s shelter, as well as The Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

Kim also serves as a team leader overseeing, mentoring and training initiative for agents nationwide and derives immense satisfaction from her leadership role.   As a team leader, it is crucial for me to remain well informed about the most recent developments in the real estate sector.  Staying on top of industry changes and updates ensures that our team maintains a competitive edge. 

Praised by both buyers and sellers, Kim has played a central role in a multitude of amazing transactions in Southern Georgian Bay.  This success has earned her numerous accolades for sales achievements.  Kim effectively showcases her listings across a diverse range of social media platforms.  Additionally, she has established a dedicated team of expert service providers to support her clients in buying and selling endeavors.  This team includes professionals such as stagers, painters, designers, handypersons, lenders, lawyers and inspectors. 

Kim’s communication skills, meticulousness and attention to detail ensure that she will be with you every step of the way!

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The Collingwood Shipyards in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, were a significant part of the town’s history and economic development. Here are some key facts about the shipyard’s history:

Origins: The shipyard was founded in 1882 by a group of local businessmen, who saw an opportunity to capitalize on the town’s location on Georgian Bay and the increasing demand for shipbuilding.

Early Success: In its early years, the shipyard built a number of wooden steamers, including the Asia, which was the largest ship built in Canada at the time. The shipyard also built vessels for the Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard.

War Effort: During World War II, the shipyard was a major contributor to the war effort, building a variety of naval vessels for the Canadian and British navies. The shipyard also built cargo vessels for the Merchant Navy.

Technological Advancements: The Collingwood Shipyards were known for their innovation and technological advancements. The shipyard was the first in Canada to use electric welding and was a pioneer in the use of diesel engines in ships.

Decline and Closure: In the 1980s, the shipbuilding industry in Canada began to decline, and the Collingwood Shipyards were no exception. In 1986, the shipyard closed its doors for the final time, marking the end of an era in Collingwood’s history.

Today, the Collingwood Shipyards are remembered and celebrated through a variety of initiatives, including the Collingwood Marine and Station Museum, which features exhibits and artifacts related to the town’s maritime heritage, and the HMCS Haida National Historic Site, which is a museum ship that was built at the Collingwood Shipyards in 1943. The shipyard’s legacy lives on as an important part of Collingwood’s history and cultural heritage.

There is currently a proposal in place for the iconic grain terminals. A projected condominium development is being explored as a possibility. The condominium build is to incorporate the the existing terminals into it’s design. The years of history that we face losing , our ancestors stories deep-seated into those concrete terminals, their untouched beauty are part of Collingwood’s charm.

With all of the sadness, the unavoidable truth is that times change. The terminals are dated and their preservation costs money. What to do with the terminals has been up for question for quite sometime. It is with a big sigh I resign myself to the fact that one of the most special spaces we are still able to cherish today, will possibly be changed forever in the near future. Some call it progress and or revitalization. Others, wish it would remain the same consistent preserved historical waterfront.

I teeter on the fence in question, humming an old tune to myself – Joni Mitchell. Big Yellow Taxi.