Shop Spotlight: Georgian Bay Surf Club

Have you ever needed to make a pit stop for some surf wax and ended up with a beautiful bowl of tuna ceviche and a delicious hand crafted cocktail instead? No? Well you should stop by Georgian Bay Surf Club in Collingwood, Ontario and try it out sometime, because it rocks.

This place is a complete game changer for Great Lakes Surfers in Ontario. After one meal here, you’ll never want to stop at Tim Hortons for a post surf bagel ever again. Georgian Bay Surf Club is a bar, restaurant and surf shop all wrapped up into one. You can pick up a brand new board, walk downstairs and celebrate with a local beer. It’s the kind of place you visit once and never want to leave. Their surf shop offers an awesome collection of surf gear, accessories and merchandise while the restaurant features some delicious meals inspired by surf destinations from around the globe.

Though often labelled primarily as a ski town, Collingwood is also a premiere destination for Great Lakes Surfing. Collingwood is located on Georgian Bay, which is the northeastern arm of Lake Huron. Waves in this area often work best on North/Northwest winds from September - April, sometimes reaching three metres in height. If you want to learn more about waves in the area, get some new gear or just a bite to eat, make sure to stop by Georgian Bay Surf Club for anything you might need.