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Toronto–Collingwood Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

4.3 (3 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Toronto–Collingwood Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Written guide
English
Operated by
Tripvia Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace
  • Included: One booking per vehicle
  • Included: Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour
  • Included: Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule
  • Included: Live GPS route map and offline tour download

Not included

  • Not included: Attraction admission and optional interior access
  • Not included: Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from device speaker)
  • Not included: Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)
  • Not included: Parking fees and optional detour costs; attraction access and hours vary by season
  • Not included: In-person guide

Itinerary

  1. Blue Mountain Village

    Passing by

    Begin or finish at Blue Mountain Village, a lively base for mountain adventures, shops and dining; activities are separate.

  2. Craigleith Provincial Park

    Passing by

    Pass Craigleith Provincial Park on Georgian Bay’s shale shoreline; park access is seasonal and separate.

  3. Stop 3

    Passing by

    Discover Scenic Caves’ escarpment views, forest trails and suspension bridge on an optional detour; admission is separate.

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    Spot Collingwood’s towering historic grain terminals from the road, a landmark of the town’s shipping past.

  5. Collingwood

    Passing by

    Travel through Collingwood, a Georgian Bay town shaped by shipbuilding, heritage streets and outdoor recreation.

  6. The Bruce Trail

    Passing by

    Hear about the Bruce Trail, the long-distance footpath that traces the Niagara Escarpment west of Collingwood.

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    Travel south of Georgian Bay and hear stories of its thousands of islands and rugged shoreline.

  8. Clearview Township

    Passing by

    Explore the Kitchikiwana legend associated with this part of Simcoe County and Georgian Bay.

  9. Stayner

    Passing by

    Pass through friendly Stayner, a small town at the gateway to Georgian Bay and the Blue Mountains.

  10. Stop 10

    Passing by

    Discover how lake-effect snow shapes winters along the Blue Mountains and Georgian Bay.

  11. Stop 11

    Passing by

    Hear about the fish and wildlife that thrive in Georgian Bay’s varied waters and shores.

  12. Stop 12

    Passing by

    Pass Edenvale Aerodrome and its roadside aircraft display, a reminder of the site’s aviation history.

  13. Edenvale Conservation Area

    Passing by

    Cross the Nottawasaga River and follow its winding route toward Georgian Bay.

  14. Minesing Wetlands Conservation Area

    Passing by

    Hear about the ecologically rich Minesing Wetlands; visiting the conservation area is an optional detour.

  15. Borden

    Passing by

    Learn about nearby Canadian Forces Base Borden and its long military history.

  16. Stop 16

    Passing by

    Discover the Ontario story behind the Civic Holiday as you travel toward Barrie.

  17. Simcoe County Museum

    Passing by

    Pass the Simcoe County Museum, where an optional visit explores the region’s people and history; admission is separate.

  18. Stop 18

    Passing by

    Hear a local Barrie-area story as Highway 26 approaches the city.

  19. Barrie

    Passing by

    Consider a short detour to Barrie’s historic centre and waterfront shops beside Kempenfelt Bay.

  20. Barrie Centennial Park

    Passing by

    Barrie Centennial Park brings a lively waterfront green space and beach to Kempenfelt Bay.

  21. Stop 21

    Passing by

    The 1985 Barrie tornado left a lasting mark on communities near this stretch of Highway 400.

  22. Stop 22

    Passing by

    Hear a local Innisfil-area story as the route continues south of Barrie.

  23. Alliston

    Passing by

    Follow the turnoff toward Alliston, a farming town known for its potato-growing heritage.

  24. Stop 24

    Passing by

    Hear another local story while travelling the Highway 400 corridor.

  25. Stop 25

    Passing by

    Hear about physician William Osler, born in nearby Bond Head, whose medical legacy reached far beyond Ontario.

  26. Holland Marsh

    Passing by

    Drive beside Holland Marsh, the fertile market-garden region that has supplied southern Ontario for generations.

  27. Stop 27

    Passing by

    Pass the Happy Valley area, a landscape of rolling hills and woodland north of Toronto.

  28. King City

    Passing by

    Near King City, the route crosses historic Yonge Street, long celebrated in Ontario road lore.

  29. Stop 29

    Passing by

    Discover another southern Ontario story as Highway 400 approaches the Toronto area.

  30. Canada's Wonderland

    Passing by

    Begin or finish near the 407/400 interchange and Canada’s Wonderland, whose roller coasters mark the Toronto-area gateway; park admission is separate.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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.

End point

  • One of the start / stop points for the route. Tour experience is the same in either direction.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking the Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Collingwood and Toronto!!

**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED **

From your mobile device, follow this link to get started: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

*Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance ⇒ www.tripvia.tours/chat

  • Important - Make sure you have a strong Wi‑Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Enjoy your adventure!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • 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.

Traveller ratings

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