Communities
The Town of the Blue Mountains was formed in 1998 with the amalgamation of the Township of Collingwood and the Town of Thornbury. Communities in the municipality include Thornbury, Banks, Camperdown, Castle Glen Estates, Christie Beach, Clarksburg, Craigleith, Duncan, Gibraltar, Heathcote, Hurlburt, Kolapore, Little Germany, Loree, Ravenna, Redwing, Sixth Line, Slabtown, and Victoria Corners.
Craigleith
Craigleith Community Centre
The Craigleith Community Centre, formerly a school, was built in 1862. From 1862 to 1968 this building served as school, though in 1893 it was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt (Garrad, 1990). From 1968 to now it has served as The Craigleith Community Centre.
The Sinking of The "Mary Ward"
Located in the Craigleith Provincial Park is the plaque, The Sinking of The "Mary Ward." Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation. This plaque states: "on the night of November 24, 1872, the steamer, "Mary Ward" ran around on MIlligan's Reef, two kilometres offshore. Recently purchased by five Owen Sound men, the vessel was making the trip from Sarnia to her new home port of Collingwood with twenty-seven aboard, including a Canadian Pacific Railway survey party, when the accident occurred. The first lifeboat safely reached shore, then a fierce gale sprang up, delaying rescue operations. After a perilous journey, the second lifeboat succeeded in landing but the third capsized and all eight aboard drowned. A group of local fisherman, led by Frank Moberly and Captain George Collins, later rescued those remaining on the wreck and they were subsequently recognized by the Canadian government for their heroic actions."
Craigleith Community Centre - Heritage Sign
The Craigleith Community Centre, located at 123 Lakeshore Road in Craigleith has been a long standing heritage building. The building was built in 1862 as a school and was Craigleith's first and only stone public building (Garrad, 1993). For a more detailed photo of the Centre please refer to the picture, "Craigleith Community Centre" ID: 67.
Craigleith Provincial Park Campground
The Craigleith Provincial Park Campground store. Located at the entrance of the campground just off of Highway 26.
According to Ontario Parks, Craigleith Provincial Park opened in 1967 and covers 65.69 hectares. It is "located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay" and features "fractured plates of shale that form our shoreline" which "contain fossils that are 450 million years old." (ontarioparks.com/park/craigleith. June 17, 2018)
Mrs. Gibson and the Craigleith Station
Mrs. Helen Speck Gibson, visiting the Craigleith Heritage Depot, August 13th 2016 to relive her birth place. Mrs. Gibson was born in the Craigleith Station February 23, 1922. Her father, Alan Speck was the station master. Here is her interview, accompanied by her son Douglas Gibson. Interviewer is Robert Buchanan.
Ski Train - Craigleith - Knapman Collection
Skiers getting off the ski train at Craigleith Depot Station
Polaroid Photograph - Depot Exterior
This photograph is of the exterior of the Depot Restaurant. It was taken with a Polaroid camera, from highway 26. Most likely taken in the spring or summer.
Polaroid Photograph - Depot Exterior Dusk
This photograph is of the exterior of the Depot Restaurant taken at dusk. It was taken with a Polaroid camera, highway 26 (southeast of the Depot). Most likely it was taken in the spring or summer
Polaroid Photograph - Depot Exterior at Grey Rd 19
This photograph is of the exterior of the Depot Restaurant. It was taken with a polaroid camera, from Grey Rd 19 (North of the Depot). Most likely taken in the sping or summer.
Polaroid Photograph - Depot Exterior at Hwy 26
This photograph is of the exterior of The Depot restaurant. It was taken with a polaroid camera, from highway 26 (southeast of the Depot). Most likely taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - Flower Bed
This photograph is of the exterior of the north facade of The Depot restaurant along with its flower bed and porch. Most likely the photograph was taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - Flower Bed
This photograph is of the exterior of the north facade of The Depot restaurant along with its flower bed and porch. Most likely the photograph was taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - Porch with Lilacs
This photograph is of the exterior of the north facade of The Depot restaurant along with its porch. Most likely the photograph was taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - Flower Bed and North Porch
This photograph is of the exterior of the north facade of The Depot restaurant along with its flower bed and porch. The photograph was most likely taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - Porch with Lilacs
This photograph is of the exterior of the north facade of The Depot restaurant along with its flower bed, porch, and turret. Most likely the photograph was taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - Flower Bed
This photograph was taken on the north facade of The Depot restaurant, where a flower bed with a vareity of flowers could be seen every year. Most likely the photograph was taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - Turret View
This photograph is of the north facade roof exterior of the Depot Restaurant. The photographer would have been facing the bay when the photograph was taken. The bay, the Depot's turrets and lilacs are visible within the picture. The photograph was most likely taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - East Porch
This photograph is of the east facade of The Depot restaurant. The picture shows the east porch where dinners would have been able to sit outside and eat. They would have been surrounded by lilacs. The photograph was most likely taken in the spring.
The Depot - Turret View with Lilacs
This photograph is of the north facade roof exterior of The Depot restaurant. The photographer would have been facing the bay when the photograph was taken. The bay, the Depots turrets and lilacs are visible within the picture. The photograph was most likely taken in the spring or summer.
Lakeshore Construction
This photograph depicts the sewer construction that occurred in 1990. The photograph would have been taken from the west side of The Depot building showing the entrance to Lakeshore road from The Depot restaurant. The construction took place during the summer of 1990.
Craigleith Train Station
This photograph shows the Depot when it was a train station. Two women are standing near the north facade of the station. Most likely this photograph was taken in either the spring or the summer.
The Depot - Interior
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant. The photograph itself is small, square in shape and quite hard.
The Depot - Interior
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant. The photograph itself is small, square in shape and quite hard.
The Depot - Interior Poinsettias
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant with a large group of poinsettias. The photograph was most likely taken in the winter.
The Depot - Interior
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant.
The Depot - Interior
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant.
The Depot - Interior
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant.
The Depot - Interior
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant.
The Depot - Interior Poinsettias
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant with a large group of poinsettias. The photograph was most likely taken in the winter.
The Depot - Interior Poinsettias
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant with poinsettias scattered around the dining area. The photograph was most likely taken in the winter.
The Depot - Interior Poinsettias
This photograph is of the interior of the dining room area at the Depot Restaurant with a large group of poinsettias. The photograph was most likely taken in the winter.
The Depot - Flower Bed and North Porch
This photograph is of the exterior of the north facade of The Depot restaurant along with its flower bed and porch. The photograph was most likely taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - East Porch
This photograph is of the east facade of The Depot restaurant. The picture shows the east porch where dinners would have been able to sit outside and eat. They would have been surrounded by lilacs. The photograph was most likely taken in the spring.
Craigleith Provincial Park - Fossil Photo
This photograph shows the fossils that can be found at the Craigleith Provincial Park.
Brad-I-Brin Motel and Restaurant - Craigleith Bay
This postcard photograph shows the aerial view of Brad-I-Brin motel and restaurant at Craigleith Bay.
The Depot - Turret View with Lilacs
This photograph is of the north facade roof exterior of The Depot restaurant. The photographer would have been facing the bay when the photograph was taken. The bay, The Depot's turrets and lilacs are visible within the picture. The photograph was most likely taken in the spring or summer.
The Depot - East Porch
This photograph is of the east facade of The Depot restaurant. The picture shows the east porch where dinners would have been able to sit outside and eat. They would have been surrounded by lilacs. The photograph was most likely taken in the spring.
The Depot - Georgian Trail
Photograph of bushes and Georgian Trail outside of The Depot in the fall.
The Depot - Georgian Trail
Photograph of bushes and the fence thats seperates The Depot restaurant from the Georgian Trail
The Depot - Sewer Construction - Vegetation
Photograph of bushes outside The Depot restaurant destroyed by sewer construction in June of 1990
The Depot - Sewer Construction - Vegetation
Photograph of bushes outside The Depot restaurant destroyed by sewer construction in June of 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - Vegetation
Photograph of bushes outside The Depot restaurant destroyed by sewer construction in June of 1990
The Depot - Lilacs
Two photographs of the lilac bushes outside The Depot restaurant. Most likely taken in either the spring or summer
The Depot - Lilacs
Photograph of lilac bushes facing Grey Road 19. On The Depot restaurant land. Would most likely have been taken in either the spring or summer.
The Depot - Lilacs
Photograph of the lilac bushes outside The Depot restaurant. Most likely taken in either the spring or summer
The Depot - Lilacs
Photograph of the lilac bushes outside The Depot restaurant. Most likely taken in either the spring or summer
The Depot - East Porch Dinning Area
Photograph of man sitting on the east porch at one of the outdoor tables at The Depot restaurant. Most likely this photograph would have been taken in the summer time.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - June 1990
Photograph of sewers being put in the space between Grey Road 19 and The Depot restaurant in June of 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - June 1990
Photograph of sewers being put in the space between Grey Road 19 and The Depot restaurant in June of 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - June 1990
Photograph of sewers being put in the space between Grey Road 19 and The Depot restaurant in June of 1990.
Road closure at Highway 26 and Lake Shore Road - Sewer Construction
Photograph of road closure sign at Highway 26 and Lake Shore Road in June of 1990. The closure was for the construction of sewers.
Road Closure at Lake Shore Rd. at the Condominium - Sewer Construction
Photograph of road closure at Lake Shore Rd. at the condominium in June of 1990. The closure was for the construction of sewers.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - June 1990
Photograph looking down Lake Shore Rd. Construction is blocking the entrance to The Depot restaurant and Lake Shore Rd. off of Grey Rd. 19. Taken in June of 1990
The Depot - Sewer Construction - June 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and Hwy 26. The construction had a large impact on The Depot restaurant and occured in June of 1990.
Superimposed Photograph - Sewer Aftermath/Birthday Party
A superimposed photograph, part of the photo shows the damage after sewers were put in and the other picture shows a birthday party, July 1990.
Superimposed Photograph - Sewer Aftermath/Birthday Party - 2
A superimposed photograph, part of the photo shows the damage after sewers were put in and the other picture shows a birthday party, July 1990.
Superimposed Photograph - Sewer Aftermath/Birthday Party - 3
A superimposed photograph, part of the photo shows the damage after sewers were put in and the other picture shows a birthday party, July 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - June 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant. Taken in June of 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - June 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant. Taken in June of 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - June 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19 and Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to The Depot. Taken in June of 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of a large pile of dirt to the north of The Depot on Grey Rd. 19, caused by the construction of sewers between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19 and Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant. Taken July 1990
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19 and Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot, 1990 July,
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and the Depot Restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken 1990 July.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken1990 July.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot Photo taken 1990 July.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken 1990 July.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken 1990 July.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken 1990 July.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photot taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photo taken in July, 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photograph taken July 31 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photograph taken July 31 1990.
The Depot - Sewer Construction - July 1990
Photograph of sewer construction between the intersection of Grey Rd. 19, Lake Shore Rd. and The Depot restaurant, blocking entrance to the Depot. Photograph taken July 31 1990.
The Depot - East Facade
Photograph of the east facade of The Depot restaurant from Hwy 26. Taken in either the spring or summer of 1989.
The Depot - East Facade
Photograph of an obstructed view of The Depot restaurant from the south east, taken from across Hwy 26 close to the water. Taken in either the spring or fall of 1989.
The Depot - Georgian Trail
Photograph of a bicycle path (Georgian Trail), view from Hwy 26 in front of The Depot, lilacs line the trail. The photograph was taken in 1989-90.
The Depot - Georgian Trail
Photograph of a bicycle path (Georgian Trail), view from Hwy 26 in front of Depot, lilacs line the trail. The photograph was taken in 1989-90.
The Depot - Turret
Photograph of the intersection of Hwy 26 and Grey rd. 19. The corner of the Depot Restaurant is visible. Photo taken April/May, 1990
The Depot - Georgian Trail
Photograph of a large pile of dirt between the Georgian Trail and The Depot restaurant, April/May 1990
The Depot - East Facade
Photograph of the east facade of The Depot restaurant from Hwy 26. Taken in either the spirng or summer of 1989.
The Depot - Snow Buildup
Photograph of snow build up on the north facade porch of The Depot restaurant. The photograph would have been taken in the winter.
The Depot - Snow Buildup
Photograph of snow build up on the east facade porch of The Depot restaurant.
The Depot - Snow Buildup
Photograph of snow build up on the north facade porch of The Depot restaurant.
The Depot - Snow Buildup
Photograph of snow build up on the north facade porch of The Depot restaurant.
The Depot - Winter
Photograph of snow build up on the north facade porch of The Depot restaurant.
The Depot - Winter
Photograph of the intersection of Hwy 26 and Grey Road 19, taken from The Depot restaurant porch.
The Depot - Restaurant Parking Lot
Photograph of a car parked in The Depot restaurant parking lot.
The Depot - Intersection of Hwy 26 and Grey Road 19
Photograph of intersection of Hwy 26 and Grey Rd 19, taken from The Depot restaurant porch in the winter.
The Depot - Canadian 5286 National Train
Photograph of a Canadian 5286 national train buckle. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact Vase
Photograph of flowers in a large copper/tin holder. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact Mountian Landscape
Photograph of a drawing or page in a book depicting early landscapes of Canada (maybe of this area). This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - North West Territory Report of Progress
A book about the North-West Territory Report of Progress. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Canadian Pacific Railway and an Unidentified Book
Photograph of two books, Canadian Pacific Railway and an unidentified book. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - "A Difficult Trick" Small
Photograph of a drawn picture titled “A Difficult Trick”. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - "A Difficult Trick" Big
Photograph of a drawing titled “A Difficult Trick”. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Canadian Bills
Photograph of a large collection of Canadian bills. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Photograph of a Drawing
Photograph of a drawing. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Furnace
Photograph of a furnace. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Large Cupboard with Ceramic Ware
Photograph of a large cupboard filled with ceramic ware. These artifacts would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Medium Cupboard with Ceramic Ware
Photograph of a medium sized cupboard filled with ceramic ware. These artifacts would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Photograph of a Mountain Painting
Photograph of a painting, painting depicts a mountain, at the base of the mountain lay fields. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - 1864 Bonds
This is a photograph of bonds that were issued in 1864. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Medium Cupboard with Glass Ware
Photograph of a medium sized cupboard filled with glass ware. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Artifact - Large Cupboard with Ceramic Ware
Photograph of a large cupboard filled with ceramic ware. This artifact would have been on display in The Depot restaurant for patrons and guest to look at.
The Depot - Interior
Photograph of the interior of The Depot restaurant where patrons and guest would have eaten.
The Depot - Exterior Nighttime
Photograph of the exterior of The Depot restaurant lit up, taken at night.
The Depot Station - Incoming Train
Photograph of a train coming into the Depot Station. Two men outside the train station waiting for the train to stop. The train is coming from Collingwood station.
The Depot Station - Skiers Disembarking
Photograph of a large group of skiers coming off the ski train, at Craigleith Depot Station.
The Depot Station - Incoming Skiers
Photograph of skiers getting off the ski train at Craigleith Depot Station
The Depot Station - Incoming Ski Train
Photograph of skiers getting off the ski train at Craigleith Depot Station
Ski Bus Pick up/Drop off at Depot Station
Photograph of a bus either picking up or dropping off at Depot Station.
The Depot - Exterior Black and White
Compact photograph of the north facade exterior of The Depot.
Journey to History Stop at The Depot
Photograph of the GO train stopped at the Depot, Journey to History. Photograph taken in June of 1974.
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