NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
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The Town of Collingwood presents On The Water We Love, a multi-week celebration of nature’s gift to our community and all who inhabit it. Taking place August 6th through Sept. 12 and inspired by World Water Week (Aug. 23 –27) and Sidelaunch Days (postponed in 2020 and 2021), we salute our own community’s historic love and appreciation of water-based activities, while bringing together culture, arts, and heritage.
On the Water We Love will take you on a journey of discovery and recognition of life-giving water along the Collingwood shoreline exploring themes of water ecosystems, water and industry, water and recreation, water access, water safety, and water conservation and our duty of care for its future. Take the journey in person or online.
The interactive trail markers span Collingwood’s breathtaking shoreline and address the event themes through information, music, poetry, photography, and visual art. Can’t visit in person? Take the tour virtually at www.collingwood.ca/onthewater.
Be sure to watch for various special features including:
Free Deck Tours
The TS Playfair returns to the Port of Collingwood offering free deck tours August 6th-8th. Register for a free tour of this youth sail training vessel based out of Toronto, Ontario. Advance reservations are required as times and spaces are limited. Sign up for your tour time at www.collingwood.ca/onthewater.
Family Fun Activity Kits
Take a family outing to one of Collingwood’s stunning waterfront parks for some shoreline fun including bubble blowing, kite making, and pinwheel spinning. On The Water We Love has created activity kits for your outdoor adventure. Activity kits will be available for pick-up while supplies last. Visit www.collingwood.ca/onthewater to reserve a time for curbside pick-up at the Collingwood Museum.
On the Water We Love and all its exciting components are free to enjoy. Please follow all required health and safety protocols.
For full details visit www.collingwood.ca/onthewater. On The Water We Love is presented by the Town of Collingwood with generous support from Fram/Slokker and The New Shipyards.
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