Thanksgiving is just around the corner and there is plenty to do in Southern Georgian Bay to celebrate the holiday with your loved ones! Check out this list of activities and dinners to add to your Thanksgiving celebrations.
EVENTS
THORNBURY Thanksgiving TURKEY TROT
October 11, 2025
The Thornbury Turkey Trot is a Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary event and features a picturesque route on paved and gravel roads that wind through Thornbury, Clarksburg and the Beaver Valley. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, or the free 1k run. This Thanksgiving Weekend Family Event supports Rotary's work in the community! Enjoy the fall colours in the beautiful Beaver Valley. This is a run or walk road race.
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Apple Harvest Weekend
October 10-13th
Blue Mountain Village
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AGORA PATH OF LIGHT
Blue Mountain Village
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AGORA is an unusual and magical space inspired by storytellers and cycles of life in nature. As participants walk this circular path, they will encounter a series of interactive lighting installations based on the five elements of air, space, earth, water and fire. Tickets include one round-trip ride on the Open Air Gondola and 45 minutes on the AGORA: Path of Light experience.
CREEMORE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Saturday October 11th, 9am-12pm
181 Mill Street, Creemore
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Creemore Village Green presents Harvest fest. The Farmers Market will be running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Horse and Hound parade starting at 11 a.m. Live music with Sam Polley & The Old Tomorrows will begin at 11:30 a.m. Join us for music, a floral pumpkin sale, arts, crafts & face painting. There will be fun for the whole family including photo booths, tarot cards, a gratitude tree, food drive and wagon rides.
THE APPLE PIE TRAIL
The Apple Pie Trail is a culinary adventure trail featuring activities and adventures, restaurants, cafes, apple art and culture, farms, shopping and – of course – apple pie. Here’s a short description of the stops featured on the map, but be sure to follow The Apple Pie Trail on social media, as stops are always being added to the trail and some great special events are featured throughout the year.
DINNERS
Oliver & Bonacini
October 11-13th
Blue Mountain Village
Sit back, relax and satisfy all of your holiday cravings with Chef Gerry’s Thanksgiving dinner specials. From roast turkey with caramelized onion stuffing, to white chocolate cheesecake, their fall-inspired features will leave you feeling stuffed. Join O&B for dinner from October 11–13 and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving celebration. Enjoy your Thanksgiving specials with in-room dining, takeout, or pre-order.
Takeout and pre-orders can be picked up from Oct 11–13 from 4–8pm.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Lakeside Seafood & Grill
October 10-13th, 5-9pm
9 Harbour Street East, Collingwood
Enjoy a pre fix menu featuring: Roasted turkey breast, pork tenderloin, wild mushroom wellington, and roasted lamb rack.
$65 per person
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10 Vacation Inn Drive, Collingwood
October 10-13th
This year, Gustav's is offering two delicious ways to enjoy a traditional thanksgiving feast:
Dine-in: From October 10th through October 13th, from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm for a chef-prepared holiday dinner. *reservations recommended.*
Dinner to-go: Prefer to celebrate at home? Order their takeout Thanksgiving dinner by October 9th, complete with all the classics.