|  We offer you a sincere, warm welcome to come and stay with us while you enjoy the many enchanting pleasures of the beautiful Town of Collingwood and surrounding area.
 Collingwood is one of Ontario's premium vacation areas, a four seasons destination. The Joseph Lawrence House is located minutes from Blue Mountain Village, the ski runs, the Scenic Caves, Wasaga Beach and is within a short walking distance of the many interesting fine shops and fabulous restaurants in the Heritage District of old Collingwood.
Enjoy tastefully decorated Guest Bedrooms or the luxury of a spacious three room Suite, with quality linens, sparkling ensuites, and cozy fireplaces. Choose from queen, twin or king size beds. Each room is decorated to reflect the warmth and charm of the Victorian era. Enjoy the cozy guest parlour with it's fireplace, library, TV and DVD, or relax on the lovely verandah overlooking extensive English gardens. Enjoy elegant antique furniture and a substantial gourmet breakfast in our guest dining room. Try fresh baked goods from our kitchen, preserves, gourmet fair trade coffee from the Creemore Coffee Company, an extensive selection of fine teas, and mouth watering hot entreés. 
Our home was originally built in 1866 by Joseph H. Lawrence, the first Clerk of the Town of Collingwood when it was incorporated in 1858. The red and buff brick front addition was completed in 1877 by Thomas and Elizabeth Fair, prominent merchants in this pioneer community of Upper Canada. Now this restored and renovated Designated Heritage Building with its antique furnishings and vintage lighting invites you to visit and to enjoy the Victorian charm and cozy elegance from the early days of prosperity in old Collingwood. - Ensuites in every guest room
 - Fireplaces in most guest rooms
- Central air conditioning
- Smoke-free and pet-free
- Large covered Victorian verandah
- Extensive gardens
- Full gourmet breakfast
- Fair-traded and organically grown coffee
- Pure water through reverse osmosis for cooking and drinking
- Free off-street parking
- Bike and ski lockup
- A short walking distance to the shops and fine restaurants of the Heritage District of Collingwood
- A short distance by car or bus to all local ski hills and Blue Mountain Village
- A short distance by car to the Bruce Trail and Wasaga Beach
- A short walk or bike to the extensive network of hiking and biking trails throughout Collingwood
We invite you to explore our website and to take a virtual tour of our home as you consider making it your home away from home. Contact us if you have any questions. We hope to hear from you soon. Click here if you are interested in reading a detailed summary of our research regarding Joseph H. Lawrence and his home.
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