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Collingwood's Two Distinct Dining Districts Transform Food Culture

Two distinct Collingwood locations offer separate dining scenes built around named streets and venues.

By Collingwood Things-to-do Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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There are two distinct Collingwood food scenes, one centered on Smith Street and Gertrude Street and the other in a tourist town near Georgian Bay.

Smith Street and Gertrude Street venues

Smith Street features Easy Tiger, Huxtable, Lee Ho Fook and Robbie Burns Hotel. Gertrude Street is home to Ladro, Trippy Taco, Charcoal Lane and Belle's Hot Chicken. Huxtable serves international share plates. Charcoal Lane offers Indigenous bush tucker. Ladro prepares woodfired pizza. Easy Tiger focuses on modern Thai dishes. Easey's operates as an iconic burger joint with trains on the roof. Bulk health food stores include Friends of the Earth and Organic Wholefoods. Sonsa Markets on Smith Street stocks imported Asian, African and Middle Eastern ingredients.

Ontario St and downtown eateries

MEK Breakfast House provides breakfast options. Low Down Bar serves tapas. Georgian Bay Surf Club, The Huron Club and Bello Pizza operate in the area. A seasonal Farmers' Market runs from late May to October on Ontario St. The scene includes casual and other dining options in historic buildings and modern architecture.

These streets and venues form the core of each location's offerings. Residents and visitors can select from share plates, woodfired items, tacos, burgers and market produce depending on the Collingwood they visit. Practical steps include checking current hours at the listed addresses and visiting the market during its operating months for fresh local items.

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