Summer Time Guide To Ice Cream Shops


Ice Cream! We all Scream for Ice Cream!!!

Few simple pleasures instantly take us back to a fond memory or a shared moment than the cold taste of an ice cream cone during the hot, humid summer months on the shores of Georgian Bay. Whether Moose Tracks in a sugar cone or an old classic like Pralines and Cream in a waffle cone there is a flavour for everyone to be savoured. By no means definitive the following is a list of our local establishments to enjoy that classic summer cone.

Grandma’s Beach Treats | Wasaga Beach

Located at 1014 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach this family-owned establishment has been serving ice cream for decades. Stop by for a classic cone and don’t be shy to pick up a half dozen of their award-winning butter tarts for the journey home. IG: @grandmasbeachtreats.
https://www.grandmasbeachtreats.com/

The Chipper | Sunset Point, Collingwood ON

If you are a fan of Kawartha’s Dairy, then Collingwood’s Sunset Point’s The Chipper is the destination for you. What better way to cap of hot summer day with your favourite cone while taking in the sun as it descends for another day across the waters and behind the beauty of the escarpment to the west. IG: @thechipper.ca
https://thechipper.ca/

Nicky’s Doughnuts and Ice Cream | Downtown Collingwood

Tucked off Collingwood’s main street, this little gem located at 10 Third Street, opened during Covid and has been delighting the connoisseur of the classic doughnut and handmade ice cream to rave reviews. This summer take in Collingwood’s rich heritage while strolling the main and many side streets with a classic treat in hand. IG: @nickysdounghnutsandicecream
https://www.nickysdoughnutsandicecream.com/

Pom Pom | Downtown Thornbury

With a fun name you know you are in for a creative unique ice cream experience. Pom Pom’s serves up delicious plant-based ice cream in a cone in many, many exquisite flavours. Let your taste buds experience this delicious treat at one of their two locations in Thornbury (6 Bruce Street, N) or Meaford (25 Sykes Street, N) and be sure to keep you eye out for their product as it is served at many locations including some of your favourite restaurants across the region. IG: @pompomtreathut, https://www.pompomtreats.com/

Rocklyn Inn | Rocklyn

If you are up for a Sunday summer cruise and find yourself exploring some of our many beautiful Concessions and Sideroads be sure to seek out and make a point of stopping by the Rocklyn Inn B&B. Located south of Meaford you find them located on the southeast corner of the 7 th Line and Sideroad 22B. Allow yourself to slow down, step back in time and just enjoy the country’s fresh air while enjoying your favourite flavour at this must stop location. IG:@rocklyninnicecreamandsnackshop, https://rocklyninn.ca/rocklyn-inn-ice-cream-snack-shop/