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Collingwood Adventure Voyages.

Private fishing charters, snorkel-shipwreck tours, and lighthouse cruises out of Collingwood Harbour on Georgian Bay since 2011

Collingwood Adventure Voyages
01 — About

The brief.

Collingwood Adventure Voyages is a private charter operator running boat-based tours from Collingwood Harbour on southern Georgian Bay since 2011. The fleet operates from 45 Heritage Drive in Collingwood, Ontario, and runs daily from May through October. Offerings span Salmon and Trout fishing charters, snorkel access to the Mary Ward shipwreck, and 2-hour private sunset and lighthouse heritage cruises that visit the 1855–59 Imperial Tower on Nottawasaga Island. The vessel includes an on-board washroom, covered top, and what the operator describes as the largest fighting deck of any boat in Collingwood Harbour. Groups of 1–8 passengers book direct by phone; tackle, filleting, and pre-departure safety briefings are included.

02 — Programs

7. ways in.

  1. 01

    Fishing Charter

    For: 1–8 passengers; beginners welcomeWhen: May–October, departs daily

    Salmon and Trout charters on Georgian Bay with all tackle, equipment, and a guide included. Filleting and cleaning are part of the trip; breakfast is included on 4-hour-and-up departures leaving before 7:00 am. The vessel features the largest fighting deck of any boat in Collingwood Harbour, with on-board washroom, fridge, stove, covered top, and full deck lighting.

    3 hour: $375 / 4 hour: $500 / 5 hour: $600 / 6 hour: $700 (taxes included)

  2. 02

    Mary Ward Shipwreck Tour

    For: Adults and youth (Youth pricing requires accompaniment by 2 adults)When: June–September

    A 4-hour snorkel tour to the Mary Ward, a roughly 140-year-old Georgian Bay wreck whose 86-plus feet of original structure remain intact in shallow water. Direct travel to the wreck site is by inflatable boat, and all snorkeling and viewing equipment is supplied. Reservations are required by phone.

    $75 Adult / $45 Youth (with 2 adults)

  3. 03

    Sunset Cruise (Private Charter)

    For: 2–8 passengers, private groupWhen: May–October, departs daily

    A 2-hour private charter for groups of 2–8 that runs out of Collingwood Harbour and stops at the lighthouse for sunset views over the bay. The guide narrates maritime history along the way, including the story of the Imperial Tower lighthouse on Nottawasaga Island and the people who shaped the region. Departs daily May through October; reservations by phone.

    $250 flat rate

  4. 04

    The Original Lighthouse & Collingwood Heritage Tour

    For: 2–8 passengers, private groupWhen: May–October, departs daily

    A 2-hour heritage cruise that runs Collingwood Harbour past the grain terminals and shipyard dry docks out to Nottawasaga Island and its 1855–59 Imperial Tower lighthouse — one of six built across Lake Huron. The route includes 180-degree views of the Niagara Escarpment biosphere and bird sightings at the island wildlife sanctuary.

    $250 flat rate

  5. 05

    Sunset & Fishing Cruise

    For: Groups up to 8When: June–September

    A combined sunset-and-fishing private charter on Georgian Bay for groups of up to eight, running June through September. All fishing tackle and equipment are included so casual groups can drop a line during the golden-hour run; food is BYO. A lighter-touch alternative to the dedicated multi-hour Salmon and Trout charter for groups that want both the cruise and the fishing.

    $375 (group up to 8)

  6. 06

    Swimming & BBQ Cruise

    For: Groups up to 8When: June–August

    A swim-and-eat private charter for groups of up to eight, available June through August. Built around the vessel's swim platform on Georgian Bay, with on-board music and BBQ catering supplied by local Collingwood vendors. The flat $375 rate covers the group; the operator coordinates the food order in advance of the departure window.

    $375 (group up to 8)

  7. 07

    July 1st Sunset Cruise

    For: Up to 10 passengersWhen: July 1st (Canada Day)

    A single-date Canada Day evening departure from Collingwood Harbour with on-water viewing of the Collingwood fireworks display. Catering is included in the per-person price, and the trip caps at ten passengers — the only offering on the calendar that scales beyond the standard eight-person private-charter limit. Reservations by phone.

    $65 per person

AER’s guide to Collingwood Adventure Voyages · Compiled from osmadventuretravel.com/collingwoodadventurevoyages.htmlLast verified 2026-05-08