NC3's training area is nowhere near Collingwood. I never did train there, I trained in Guelph, NC4, and have a hard time believing that NC3's training area is anywhere near Collingwood.
I was an instructor and later became the CFI and the C.P just north-east of the Toronto.
When it comes down to it, as far as the student is concerned, it's 30% school 70% instructor. Flight instructor is the tougher job to find. A quality instructor.
Anyways, as far as schools go, if you're west of Toronto, check the following airports;
- Hamilton
- Burlington
- Guelph
- Kitchiner/Waterloo
- Brampton
East of the city;
- Oshawa
- Markham
- Buttonville
- Island Airport