Georgian Gables

Today at Georgian Gables

Today, there are 45 units and 75 tenants – made up of individuals, couples and families. Simcoe County provides support through rent subsidy and the Board has hired Bayshore Property Management to manage the operations and the tenants.

The Board remains dedicated to managing the finances and Bayshore Property Management as well as ensuring the building is cared for with necessary physical repairs/updates, and are consulted monthly on any tenant queries, openings and events. Sharon Goldsworthy, a Collingwood resident, is the current Georgian Gables Board Chair and has been working on the Board for 35 years. Sharon is proud of the rich history and many successes of tenants who have been able to thrive in an affordable building – safely housed in a welcoming environment.

Current statistics of the Georgian Gables tenant make-up in the Summer of 2025:

  • 40% work in the service industry in town
  • 35% are children and youth
  • 25% are seniors many with disabilities

The community is very supportive of Georgian Gables, there are faith groups, school groups and local business who help to provide gift certificates, food and material goods for tenants. The building is close to schools, downtown and on a local bus route. The superintendent providing 9 to 5 office support, meets with tenants and is happy to connect them with local services such as Tracks employment, local health providers, food banks and other key programming for their needs.

Senior woman in a wheelchair, sits in front of a window on a sunny day