the white paint that covered the upper two stories were removed to reveal the original brick. The words "Tremont House", painted on the exterior during the original construction, are once again visible. The rooftop parapets were restored, although only to about half their original height. With support from the town to use the adjacent parking lot for outdoor celebrations, the restored Tremont Hotel had a grand reopening celebration on September 17, 2010. The restoration won a Heritage Award from Heritage Collingwood, the 2010 Peter Stokes Award for Restoration from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, and a national revitalization award in the Building Rehabilitation and Conservation category from the National BIA. Restoration of the Tremont has been credited as the cornerstone and catalyst for transforming the neighbourhood. Today, the Tremont building houses artist studios, art gallery space, residences and a restaurant. The Tremont House is featured in the Town of Collingwood East Heritage Walk. References Collingwood, Ontario Buildings and structures in Simcoe County Buildings and structures completed in 1889 History of Simcoe County