Welcome to Thornbury/Clarksburg
About Thornbury/Clarksburg
Welcome to Thornbury/Clarksburg, two small-town communities with big hearts. Located along the shores of Georgian Bay and just minutes from the mountain, these communities are a perfect place to live for people who love getting outside.
People love summer in Thornbury/Clarksburg. Many local restaurants have patios set up for you to enjoy the lovely weather and the views of the wonderful scenery. The Thornbury Harbour is also a favourite summer hangout spot & there are tons of local events in the winter.
Thornbury/Clarksburg is also an amazing culinary destination. Some of our favourite restaurants include the Bruce Wine Bar and the Corner Cafe & Grill. Thornbury is also home to the Thornbury Village Cidery & Brewery.
Thornbury/Clarksburg Property Listings
January Blue Mountains Real Estate Market Report
When looking at the Municipality of the Town of the Blue Mountains, there has been no change in the number of new listings compared to December 2020 but a 58% decrease from January of 2020. When comparing this month to December 2020, the number of sales also saw no change but did see a 36% increase compared to the same month last year. Average sales price trends are back to normal, with the highest majority of sales sitting in the 1 Million Plus range.
Thornbury/Clarksburg Amenities

Local Schools
Acorn Montessori Pre School – Thornbury
Beaver Valley Community School – Thornbury
Georgian Bay Secondary School – Meaford

Local Library
L E Shore Memorial Library – Thornbury
Sheffield Park Black History Museum – Clarksburg
The Craigleith Heritage Depot – Craigleith

Nearest Hospital
General & Marine Hospital – Collingwood
Collingwood After Hours Medical Clinic – Collingwood
Local Gems
Explore each section below to see some of our favourite local spots. You can choose from Arts & Culture, Local Businesses that we love, Outdoor Recreational Activities and Natural Treasures!
History of Thornbury/ Clarksburg
Thornbury, most likely named after the town of Thornbury in England, was first inhabited by Solomon Olmstead in 1848. After being surveyed in 1833, the 900 acres of town plots lay vacant for years until water-power was harnessed by Solomon Olmstead. Mr. Olmstead was the first miller of Thornbury and operated the largest mill located on the Beaver River. Other prominent residents in Thornbury’s early history include: the Pedwell family; lumber barons who were well-known for building homes of grand stature, Thomas McKenny; the town’s first druggist and chemist, Dr. George Hurlburt; brother in law to Mr. McKenny and the towns first Doctor, and Mr. Snetsinger; another lumber baron and later mayor.