Collingwood, ON [17 March 2026] – The Town of Collingwood has been recognized as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition. This designation highlights Collingwood’s commitment to making cycling safe, accessible, and enjoyable for residents and visitors.
A representative from the Share the Road Cycling Coalition will visit Collingwood on March 23, 2026 to present the Silver designation to Council.
“This recognition shows that Collingwood is working hard to make cycling safe, easy to use, and enjoyable for everyone who lives here or visits.” Says Mayor Yvonne Hamlin. “It reflects the work we’ve done and will continue to do to build a community where active transportation is supported and encouraged for everyone.”
The Bicycle Friendly Communities program, launched in 2010 by Share the Road Canada, provides guidance and support to municipalities to actively promote cycling. Communities are evaluated across four categories: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, and Evaluation & Planning. To earn a designation—Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond—communities must demonstrate achievements in all four categories. Collingwood first received the Silver designation in 2021 and continues to work toward a Gold level award in the future.
The Silver designation recognizes Collingwood’s investments in cycling infrastructure, programs, and initiatives that make cycling a safe and viable option for residents and visitors. The Town joins a growing network of Bicycle Friendly Communities across Ontario, which currently includes 61 municipalities representing more than 10.8 million residents.
For more information about Collingwood’s trails and active transportation, visit collingwood.ca/trails. To learn more about the Bicycle Friendly Communities program, visit sharetheroad.ca/bicycle-friendly-communities/
