Looking for something to do at wasaga aside from the beach? Come check out this mini golf…read moreestablishment. Free parking at the back. Well maintained and pirate themed with nice music lighting and ambiance. 18 holes some of which can be quite challenging even for adults. The nice water features adds to the charm. Adults $15 plus tax which is affordable. There is 1 washroom on site. A score card to keep track up to 5 players on a sheet. Fun place to spend time with friends with photo opportunities throughout the venue. The last hole you can get a chance to win a free game! Excellent highly recommend.

Went on a date with a hot new girl got six hole in ones. It was a fun time. The course isn't overly…read morecomplicated. Many of the holes are fairly similar. However, the price was right and the company was even better.

This place is so so much fun! we brought a 17 month old, 3 year old and 10 year old and they all…read morehad a blast. The owner was so nice and welcoming, the space was so clean and literally had every toy imaginable. 90 minutes went by so fast but you can spend as much time as you want, and I could easily see 2-3 hours having fun. Washrooms were clean! wifi! Had a great time

I went to this go cart place today and I have a good experience i would for sure go back. My dad…read moreand brother motor stoped working in the middle of the track. One of the staff members came to help him quickly they were really on the ball today! I found the price a little bit higher for the time but all this today I had a great experience! Thank you go cart 500!

I was there with kids. There two types of Karts: for adults and for kids. We tried both of them and…read morekids loved to drive. Bigger karts are more faster but on the other hand they are a little bit shaky when you push gas very hard. Other than that it very nice experience. The location is very good if you are staying in Wasaga Beach or Collingwood.

We had a fantastic time at the spa right in Blue Mountain Village. Clean, relaxing, surprisingly…read moreroomy space. The massage was lovely and everything smelled so nice. Their volcanic yoga studio and sauna are super neat. It's the tiny touches that carry this place-- from the tea to the little treat after your massage to the friendly staff and the cute robes! I also always appreciate whenever business have feminine hygiene products in their bathrooms. The only note is that there are no showers on site, so be prepared for this.

For our birthdays, Gord and I don't buy each other anything ... instead we gift each other a…read moremassage. So we had an hour long "Wine and Dandy" massage at iwa Spa in Blue Mountain Village. The hot towel compresses smelled of crème brûlée which was followed by agave nectar massage oil. Very nice! Then a half hour laying in the Ganban Volcanic Rock Studio listening to a relaxation meditation ... had it been longer, I would have fallen asleep! Rather than get our wine to-go, we enjoyed a glass of Pinot in rocking chairs on their patio. We felt very relaxed! Thanks, Nicky and Jessica!

If I could give the Elmvale Zoo more than 5 stars, I absolutely would…read more The BEST zoo in Ontario. Hands. Down. Seriously, this is one of those places you leave and immediately find yourself talking about. It's the kind of experience that stays with you. I came here completely last minute with my boyfriend's family, not really knowing what to expect. I've only ever been to the Toronto Zoo, so I assumed this would be a much smaller experience. I couldn't have been more wrong. This zoo is incredible. The entire place is beautifully laid out, easy to navigate, very accessible, and most of the pathways are shaded, which makes exploring so comfortable even on a warmer day. The variety of animals honestly surprised me, and so many of the exhibits allow you to get incredibly close in such a special way. Feeding the giraffes, goats, and pigs was something I'll never forget. There are so many opportunities throughout the zoo to safely interact with the animals and create memories you simply don't get at most places. I also loved seeing hand-washing stations available at every feeding area -- such a thoughtful touch! But what made this visit truly unforgettable wasn't just the animals. It was the people behind them. Because the zoo is outside the city, I had almost no cell service... which was honestly refreshing. Everyone in the zoo was disconnected from their phones and completely connected to their families, and the animal exhibits. Ironically, a bunch of important work calls all came through at once, and I desperately needed to get in touch with my team but couldn't. I asked if there happened to be Wi-Fi available, and instead of simply saying they didn't know the password, a staff member went above and beyond. She brought us into the office and kindly let me use their landline to make the calls I needed. Afterward, I thanked her and told her how amazed I was by the zoo. That's when I found out she was Michelle, the owner. We ended up talking for over ten minutes about animals, life, and sharing plenty of laughs. Within minutes, it was obvious this isn't just a business to her -- it's her life's work. She grew up here, knows every single animal personally, and genuinely loves them all. They truly are her babies. As an incredibly generous surprise, Michelle gave my boyfriend and I complimentary feeding baskets so we could enjoy even more of the animal interactions. It was such an unexpected act of kindness, but what stood out most was seeing how passionate she is about creating lifelong memories for every family that walks through those gates. That kind of care is rare. Something else I think deserves to be shared is the reason the zoo doesn't allow outside food for feeding the animals. At first, I didn't know the reasoning behind the policy, but after learning more, I completely understood and respected it. The animals' diets are carefully monitored, and the feeding baskets are specifically prepared to be safe, chemical- and pesticide-free, with carefully controlled quantities. They are distributed throughout the zoo so that every animal -- not just the giraffes -- receives proper nutrition. That isn't a cash grab. That is responsible animal care. After hearing the thought, effort, and love behind it, I have nothing but respect for that decision. (They allow you to bring your own food for you & your humans! And, have tons of picnic areas!) Throughout the day, we kept running into Michelle and other family members checking on the animals, chatting with guests, and making everyone feel welcome. We even took photos together before we left. That level of genuine care and connection is something you simply don't find often anymore. You can feel the love that has been poured into every corner of this place. The habitats are thoughtfully designed, the animals are happy, active, and clearly adored, and the entire zoo has such a warm, family atmosphere that it's impossible not to smile while you're there. Hi Charlie!!! This wasn't just a day at the zoo -- it was one of the most unexpectedly wholesome and memorable experiences I've had in a long time. Thank you, Michelle, for your kindness, your generosity, and for sharing your beautiful home and incredible animals with all of us. We can't wait to come back, and we'll be recommending Elmvale Zoo to everyone we know. Some places are worth visiting... Elmvale Zoo is worth experiencing.

Where else can you feed a giraffe!…read more This place is cute, not as enriching at the Toronto Zoo but it's small walk around outside with opportunities to feed some animals. I was excited to visit this place and feed the giraffes and zebras, anything else is a bonus. Was impressed and also sad, they had two kinds of Lions, leopards, tigers, cougars and a bunch of other animals. The enclosure for the big cats was not stimulating for them and you can't help feel bad for them, but they are mostly sleeping the whole time. The entrance is also the gift shop and exit. Ask for change into loonies specifically there, to pay for coin operated pellet feed at three locations throughout the park. What's neat and unique here, is they sell cute plastic souvenir buckets with simple food for the animals. It's $10 to start and you keep the souvenir bucket or $7 for a refill. We got one banana, a romaine leaf, shredded/slim carrots, (no ice cream) cone. You are not allowed to feed the animals food from home for safety reasons. Feeding some of the animals was difficult as there is separation 3-4 ft from the cage and wires. You can see failed attempts that bounced off the wires onto the ground, that some animals cannot reach. Find a stick and help the poor little animals get their snack. Some animals were more hungry than others. Some of the monkeys could even catch your banana chunk if thrown to them. TIP: giraffes are hungry and interested in the morning, but by 2:30pm, they seemed full and migrate to the opposite side of the fence. They go inside at night, so they seem to wait there until then. Washrooms: only one building in the whole park, it's flushing and clean enough. Smells like washroom chemicals. Near the tigers by the entrance. Two foot pump washing stations around the park by the goats and giraffes. Food: nothing inside the pavilion, bring your own snacks or picnic. There's a food truck outside, fair prices for ice cream($4-6$ and hot dogs($5)

This is a review for day-use only, as the park is actually closed for camping during this time of…read morethe year. There are a couple of day-use lots on the outside of the actual park for locals to use, I don't believe you can drive into the park proper to use it for day use. At the time we visited, Orillia was close to peak color, so it was a fantastic time. It was a nice day for a hike, and there were quite a few other people using the park as well -- there's a little beach area in the day use part as well as a playground and places for taking your dog on leash. We went and followed the trails in the park, there seems to be a few that can be used, one in the treeline and one along the lake. You can make a decent little loop of a couple of kilometers. There's nothing incredibly challenging about this little hike, to be honest, but the tree colors make for some gorgeous photos. I'll definitely want to come back and visit here and go camping during the season. A really lovely provincial park!

Very nice park well established tree canopy with lots of shade. We stayed 2 nights. Overall good…read moretime, although the beach area gets rather busy from folks from outside the park. The beach area that allows dogs is very rocky and somewhat dangerous if you're not stable in walking. Also, there is not mobile service at the park. Some will take that as a blessing while others will struggle from being disconnected. Bathrooms while clean for the most part there was a lot of spiders and insects where the kids would not enter.

It's a beautiful day to spend at Awenda Provincial Park!…read more We walked while others were biking the trails enjoying the outdoors while not having to wear a mask but social distancing when encountering others. Remember to pay and display your park use permit on your vehicle dash; strictly enforced or you can pay a $30 parking ticket. The machine accepts cash or credit card. It was a $15.50 charge for day use since the machine didn't allow an hourly selection. Gorgeous and tranquil nature along the shores of Georgian Bay.

I went into the Collingwood Georgian Bowl with my friend-group for some friendly bowling, we had a…read moregood time, food and drinks were also good, overall the experience was fun and a good way to fill time with your friends or family. It wasn't until we were leaving that i received a snarky comment from one of the employees telling us to basically grab our stuff and get out asap "You guys finished your lane, now get out!" There wasn't a moment in our groups time at the bowling alley where we were disrespectful or not following the set rules, when she said no outside drinks we didn't argue with her we kindly agreed and brought them right back to the car. I had a good time at this bowling alley but if your looking for some more optimistic and empathetic workers, Id most definitely find another place to go bowling.I don't know if i'll be returning back.

I booked a few alleys for my coworkers and I to have a fun event to do after a work conference at…read moreBlue Mountain. This little alley was about 15 minutes away, and felt like we actually traveled back in time when I walked in. Pretty small venue, and they only have 5-pin bowling which is actually super hard! They had shoe sizes for men up to a size 15 which was great - we actually had someone who needed that size! We didn't eat while we were there, but it looked like they had a nice selection of 'bowling food' (like fried goodness, beer, etc.). The facilities were clean and well-kept, the staff we interacted with minimally were helpful and friendly, and the bowling was super fun even though I wasn't good at it ...haha. The screens above you also told you how fast you were launching the ball down the lane, that was pretty neat. There was a pretty decent-sized arcade as well, with air hockey and some other huge arcade games with lights that I wasn't familiar with. I think if I lived in Collingwood, this would be a fun place to visit on weekends to get my bowl-on. The only thing missing was 10-pin bowling, but I would surely come back to try and improve my 5-pin game!