Thanksgiving Weekend Getaway Guide: Collingwood & Blue Mountain 2026

Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 12, 2026, making October 10 -12 the last long weekend before winter really sets in, and one of the busier ones on the calendar for both Living Water Resorts and the towns around it. Here's what's actually open and happening that weekend, starting with what's on-site.

Thanksgiving dinner without leaving the resort

Lakeside Seafood & Grill is running a Classic Canadian Thanksgiving Meal from October 10 through 12, a three-course dinner served in the restaurant, with a pickup option available if you'd rather eat back at your room or bring it home. It's an easy way to build the holiday meal into your stay without needing to plan around a separate reservation somewhere else.

The last farmers market of the season lands the same weekend

The Collingwood Farmers' Market runs every Saturday from May 23 through October 10, which means this year, its final market day of the season falls right on Thanksgiving Saturday. If you've been meaning to catch it before it wraps up for the winter, this is the weekend to do it, in the municipal parking lot at Second and Pine Streets, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A family-friendly run to start the day

If your group likes to earn the turkey dinner, the Thornbury Turkey Trot takes place Saturday, October 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, in support of the Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary. There's a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon for runners, plus a free kids' fun run, making it one of the more family-friendly options on the weekend's calendar.

Rounding out the weekend

Golf is still in play this time of year, fall rounds at Cranberry Golf Course tend to be some of the most comfortable of the season, with cooler mornings and a quieter course than peak summer. Living Shore Spa also stays open through the fall for anyone who'd rather spend the holiday weekend somewhere warm and slow rather than out on a trail or a course.

If you're extending your stay

If you're staying into the following week, Canadalicious: A Taste of Canada, runs at Lakeside Seafood & Grill until December 17. Celebrate the flavours of Canada with a delicious prix fixe dining experience featuring locally inspired ingredients, classic Canadian favourites and a few creative twists.

Explore offsite as well...Fallicious takes over Blue Mountain Village starting October 13, the day right after Thanksgiving Monday, running through November 13 with seasonal, chef-inspired menus and prix-fixe features across the Village's restaurants. It's worth timing the tail end of a longer stay around, if your schedule allows it.

Planning your Thanksgiving weekend

Book your stay at Living Water Resorts and build the weekend around the Thanksgiving dinner at Lakeside, a Saturday morning at the farmers market, and a round of golf or a spa afternoon, whichever pace fits your group.

FAQ

When is Thanksgiving in 2026? Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 12, 2026, making October 10-12 a three-day weekend.

Is there a Thanksgiving dinner option at Living Water Resorts? Yes. Lakeside Seafood & Grill offers a Classic Canadian Thanksgiving Meal, a three-course dinner, from October 10 through 12, with a pickup option available.

Is the Collingwood Farmers' Market open on Thanksgiving weekend? Yes, and it's the final market day of the 2026 season. The market runs Saturdays from May 23 through October 10, so Thanksgiving Saturday is the last chance to visit before it wraps up for the year.