Coldwater, The Halloween-est Fall-est Town in Ontario
First things first, where is Coldwater? Coldwater Ontario is located on beautiful Georgian Bay in Severn Township. It is a small town with a population of approximately 1400, making it the ‘village of Coldwater’. Severn is a township in south-central Ontario, Canada, located between Lake Couchiching, and the Severn River in Simcoe County. The picturesque Severn River winds into the village, right to downtown.
People visit Coldwater for it’s small town cute-ness and beauty. If you’re boating, cottaging or vacationing nearby, this is definitely one of the most beautiful and endearing downtowns in all of Ontario, especially in the Fall. Surrounded by mature forests, bike trails and hiking trails, Coldwater is a perfect rest or refuel spot of you are a nature lover enjoying the region. It is a road trip destination where couples, families and solo explorers can find things to do.
While Coldwater is beautiful in any season, Fall presents some pretty awesome events with a ton of community spirit and participation. You’re going to want to bookmark this article and add the following Coldwater Ontario ToDo List to your next fall road trip adventure.
To-Do List: Coldwater, Ontario
Coldwater Fall Fair
The Coldwater Fall Fair promotes rural and agricultural life through entertainment, competitions, demonstrations and displays. It is one of the biggest and most popular fall fairs in Ontario. It takes place each year in September, beside the arena. The Coldwater Fall Fair has a midway and an extremely popular demolition derby. Here you’ll find all expected and wanted things to do at any fall fair.
Witches Walk
This is an epic event that draws hundred of witches to Coldwater every October. Young and old witches of all kinds fly into Coldwater and completely take-over the downtown. Downtown Coldwater streets, sidewalks, stores and more are all transformed into a sorcerer’s delight. You don’t want to miss this extraordinary experience, it is an annual tradition that takes place on the third Saturday night of October. The event is also promoted as 19+. It can get pretty scary!
Downtown Shopping, Coffee, Eats & Ice cream
You’ll be able to grab your favourite fall coffee or tea beverage and stroll the street or sit in the coffee shop and enjoy a snack at Em’s Cafe. If it’s a nice fall day, you can sit on their patio and enjoy the display of colourful umbrellas above you. There is also the riverside patio restaurant, Riverside Hideaway, and Subway Subs to consider for meals. Coldwater Ice Cream Shop is just the place to enjoy a treat, and don’t forget your camera, this place has some pretty cool photo props and toys to check out.
Find the Potter-isms
During the summer, downtown Coldwater hosts Transfigured Fridays where the whole downtown transforms into Harry Potter-land. From characters, to Hogwarts, muggles, spells and butter beer, if you’re a Harry Potter fan, this an event to add to your summer to do list. But if you happen to be in Coldwater during the Fall, you’ll notice something Harry Potter-y on every single block.
Best Spots For Halloween Photos & Videos
There are witches on trees, skeletons in coffins, bats and scary props everywhere, including the stores. If you’re looking for spooky content, come to Coldwater and be sure to tag @todoontario or use #todoontario so we can see and share your photos.
Places to stay near Coldwater:
Bayview Wildwood Resort | Christie’s Mill Inn & Spa | Rawley Resort | Eco Bay Chalet
Helpful Links:
Downtown Coldwater Information Orillia & Lake Country Tourism LinksDirections:
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